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AMERICA PROTESTS VIRUS OUTBREAK ‘It’s a big mess’: Stop-movement order burdens some families

BY J.P. LAWRENCE Stars and Stripes Andrea and Army Capt. Jerry Bortner bought their first home on the same street as Jerry’s brother near their next duty station in northern Virginia, confident that their military housing allowance would cover the monthly mort- gage payment. But a Pentagon stop-movement order issued in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic has left them paying for two homes: their new 4-bedroom home near Fort Belvoir and the home they’re Cutting ties stuck renting at Fort Riley, Kan., until the Army lets them move. “We’re paying for two houses in May, June and July,” Andrea Bortner said in a phone call Thursday. “It’s a big mess.” The Bortners are among tens with the cops of thousands of military fami- lies whose permanent change of SEE ORDER ON PAGE 8 Prosecutors charge police, push reforms amid Floyd protests

BY ALANNA DURKIN RICHER “Prosecutors realize that they’re Police in riot gear line AND MICHAEL TARM being watched,” said Mark Dupree up in Atlanta on June Associated Press Sr., district attorney for Kansas’ 13, amid protests over Wyandotte County, which includes the killing of Rayshard rosecutors across the country are defying tra- Kansas City. “My hope is that this Brooks, a black man who ditionally cozy relationships with police depart- is a change and that we are turning was shot and killed by a tide.” Atlanta police following ments, swiftly charging officers with murder, On Wednesday, Fulton County a struggle in a Wendy’s assault and other crimes following protests prosecutors charged Atlanta offi- drive-thru line. P cer Garrett Rolfe with murder for over the death of George Floyd and dropping charges BEN GRAY, a shooting during a sobriety check ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION/AP against demonstrators. gone awry near a Wendy’s. The Even just a few years ago, when protests erupted over other officer involved in Rayshard the killings of other black men by police, officers were Brooks’ death faces lower-level Trump’s plan rarely arrested for suspected criminal acts during the charges. The shooting happened less than a week ago. to visit Tulsa demonstrations. It’s been rare to charge police with Derek Chauvin, the officer who Andrea Bortner pinned George Floyd to the ground crimes in the death of civilians, and winning a convic- this weekend A DOD stop-movement order by the neck, was charged with mur- has left Andrea and Army Capt. tion is harder. der days after Floyd’s death, and raises concerns Jerry Bortner, pictured with their But the tide may be turning, led by progressive pros- three other officers were charged children, paying for two houses shortly afterward. about violence ecutors pressing for criminal justice reforms to better while receiving one housing hold police accountable for wrongdoing. SEE COPS ON PAGE 12 Page 12 allowance. PAGE 2 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 BUSINESS/WEATHER EUROPE GAS PRICES EXCHANGE RATES

Country Super E10 Super unleaded Super plus Diesel Military rates Switzerland (Franc)...... 0.9518 Germany $2.361 $2.758 $3.008 $2.666 Azores -- -- $2.999 -- Euro costs (June 19) ...... $1.10 Thailand (Baht) ...... 31.11 Change in price +6.2 cents +6.1 cents +5.9 cents +0.7 cents Change in price -- -- +2.7 cents -- Dollar buys (June 19) ...... €0.8671 Turkey (Lira) ...... 6.8597 British pound (June 19) ...... $1.22 (Military exchange rates are those Netherlands -- $3.420 $3.629 $3.449 Belgium -- $2.834 $2.190 $2.252 Japanese yen (June 19) ...... 105.00 Change in price -- +6.6 cents +6.1 cents -0.8 cents Change in price -- No change No change No change available to customers at military banking South Korean won (June 19) ...... 1,185.00 facilities in the country of issuance U.K. -- $2.668 $2.918 $2.576 Turkey -- -- $2.809 $2.467* Commercial rates for Japan, South Korea, Germany, the Bahrain (Dinar) ...... 0.3775 Change in price -- +6.1 cents +5.9 cents +0.7 cents Change in price -- -- +5.9 cents +0.7 cents Netherlands and the United Kingdom. For British pound ...... $1.2425 nonlocal currency exchange rates (i.e., Canada (Dollar) ...... 1.3588 purchasing British pounds in Germany), China (Yuan) ...... 7.0895 check with your local military banking Denmark (Krone) ...... 6.6494 PACIFIC GAS PRICES facility. Commercial rates are interbank Egypt (Pound) ...... 16.1818 rates provided for reference when buying Euro ...... $1.1212/0.8919 Country Unleaded Super unleaded Super plus Diesel currency. All figures are foreign currencies Japan -- $2.799 -- $2.459 South Korea $2.179 -- $2.829 $2.489 Hong Kong (Dollar) ...... 7.7501 to one dollar, except for the British pound, Change in price -- +6.0 cents -- +1.0 cents Change in price +6.0 cents -- +6.0 cents +1.0 cents Hungary (Forint) ...... 308.93 Israel (Shekel) ...... 3.4565 which is represented in dollars-to-pound, Okinawa $2.149 -- -- $2.459 Guam $2.159** $2.559 $2.809 -- Japan (Yen) ...... 106.77 and the euro, which is dollars-to-euro.) Change in price +6.0 cents -- -- +1.0 cents Change in price +6.0 cents +6.0 cents +6.0 cents -- Kuwait (Dinar) ...... 0.3077 INTEREST RATES Norway (Krone) ...... 9.5531 Philippines (Peso)...... 50.18 Prime rate ...... 3.25 Poland (Zloty) ...... 3.98 Discount rate ...... 0.25 * Diesel EFD ** Midgrade Saudi Arabia (Riyal) ...... 3.7511 Federal funds market rate ...... 0.06 For the week of June 19-25 Singapore (Dollar) ...... 1.3945 3-month bill ...... 0.16 South Korea (Won) ...... 1,210.76 30-year bond ...... 1.52 WEATHER OUTLOOK FRIDAY IN THE MIDDLE EAST FRIDAY IN EUROPE SATURDAY IN THE PACIFIC

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BY CHAD GARLAND They said they were “proud and Stars and Stripes honored” to have Weninger join the formation and become a part A special operations Marine of their legacy. died Tuesday from injuries suf- He showed “unsurmountable fered during airborne training at determination, a deep sense of Fort Benning, Ga. integrity, and an unconquerable Sgt. Wolfgang “Wolf” K. spirit,” as well as a good sense of Weninger, 28, a critical skills humor even in the most challeng- operator assigned to the Marine ing times, said Col. Travis Homi- Raider Training Center, was fa- ak, the Marine training center’s tally inured while taking part commanding officer. in the Army’s Basic Airborne Weninger’s death comes about Course 24-20, Marine Forces Spe- six months after Army Green cial Operations Command said in Beret Master Sgt. Nathan Good- a statement Thursday. man died after a free-fall jump U.S. Africa Command Born and raised in Auburn, during routine training near Eloy, Ohio, Weninger graduated from Ariz., in January. These Russian aircraft are being used to support Russian-backed private military companies backing Kenston High School, MARSOC Libyan warlord Khalifa Hifter, U.S. Africa Command said Thursday. Last year, at least four service said. He joined the Marine Corps members died in parachuting in- in May 2015 and was the honor cidents, including a Ranger who graduate for his platoon at Marine died during a routine training boot camp in Parris Island, S.C. jump at an undisclosed location in Russian planes now flying for From November 2015 to De- Arizona in March. cember 2018, he was an armory But hundreds of service mem- custodian with Combat Logistics bers attend the three-week Basic Libyan warlord, AFRICOM says Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Airborne Course in Georgia each Group, out of Camp Lejeune, N.C. year. In the final week, before He reported to MARSOC in Janu- BY JOHN VANDIVER inexperienced, non-state PMC cant military aid. On the other graduating and earning the silver ary 2019. Stars and Stripes mercenaries who will not adhere side is the Libyan National Army, parachutist badge known as “jump Enlisted Marine Raiders earn to international law; namely, they wings,” they must complete five led by Hifter, a self-proclaimed the critical skills operator desig- STUTTGART, Germany — are not bound by the traditional static line parachute jumps from field marshal, who has Moscow’s nation after undergoing a com- Russian warplanes delivered to either a C-130 or C-17 aircraft at laws of armed conflict,” Gering backing. petitive two-phase assessment support a rebel warlord in Libya an altitude of over 1,200 feet, the said in a statement. “If this is true In late May, AFRICOM said at and selection process and com- and flown by mercenary pilots course website states. and bombing occurs, innocent least 14 MiG-29 fighters and sev- pleting a nine-month individual are now operational, U.S. mili- On three “Hollywood” jumps, Libyan lives are at risk.” eral Su-24 attack jets were flown training course. Weninger com- tary officials said Thursday. they wear only the main chute Besides potentially changing from Russia to Syria, where their pleted the course in October 2019, Last month, U.S. Africa Com- and a reserve. On two “combat the military balance in Libya, Russian markings were painted earning the Marine Special Op- mand said that Russia sent at equipment jumps” — one of them the Russia warplanes represent erator insignia, MARSOC said in least 14 MiG-29 fighter planes over to camouflage their origins. at night — they each carry a ruck- an attempt by Moscow to gain a the statement. to Libya to prop up the forces of AFRICOM said the deployment sack with a modular airborne Khalifa Hifter, who has waged a “strategic foothold on NATO’s of the aircraft was in direct viola- “Wolf was exactly what we look southern flank,” Gering said. weapons case and a dummy yearslong fight against the coun- tion of the U.N. arms embargo on for when training students to be- Since NATO’s 2011 interven- weapon. try’s Western-supported govern- Libya. come Marine Raiders,” said a tion in Libya, which helped militia statement issued on behalf of the Class 24-20 was slated to grad- ment. Those aircraft are flying Moscow has dismissed AFRI- fighters topple dictator Moammar course’s instructor cadre. “He uate Friday, an Army schedule out of al-Jufra air base in central COM’s claims that it had shipped Gadhafi, the country has been in was a consistent top performer, showed. Members completed the Libya and operating near the first two of their five qualify- disarray amid an armed conflict the jets to Libya, saying they were a natural leader, he never com- coastal city of Sirte, according to ing jumps Monday, according to between rival factions seeking to delivered to Syria in keeping with plained, and was always there to AFRICOM, which released pho- a post on the Airborne School’s gain control. a bilateral defense agreement. pick up his team during challeng- tos of a MiG-29 in flight. Facebook page. The United Nations and the AFRICOM estimates that there ing events.” The pilots are connected to The final Tuesday on the train- Russian-backed private military United States, which doesn’t cur- are about 2,000 mercenaries con- An avid hockey player, he could nected to the private, Russian- often be found on the ice even ing schedule usually includes the companies, or PMCs, said Brig. rently have ground troops in the daytime combat equipment jump. Gen. Bradford Gering, AFRI- country, support Libya’s Govern- backed Wagner Group currently after a tough week of training, COM director of operations. ment of National Accord. Turkey in Libya. said the instructors’ statement. [email protected] “There is concern these Rus- also backs the national govern- [email protected] sian aircraft are being flown by ment and has provided signifi- Twitter: @john_vandiver Trump to meet Polish president Navy aviators safely eject from F/A-18 Associated Press presence in Germany to 25,000 President Donald Trump will troops, down from the current meet with Poland’s President An- level of about 34,500. BY CAITLIN M. KENNEY evelt. The statement did not say are in good condition, according drzej Duda at the White House He told Duda during an Oval to which unit the aviators were Stars and Stripes to the statement. next week to discuss defense, Office meeting last year that he assigned, but U.S. Naval Insti- The incident is being investi- trade, energy and telecommuni- was thinking of moving some WASHINGTON — Two naval tute News reported that the Black gated, according to the Navy. aviators assigned to the car- cations security, the White House troops from Germany to Poland. Knights of Strike Fighter Squad- The Roosevelt returned to its announced Wednesday. rier wing on the USS Theodore He also complained that Ger- ron 154 from Naval Air Station deployment in the Indo-Pacific The meeting, set for June 24, Roosevelt had to eject from their many was not living up to its de- Lemoore, Calif., is the only unit region on June 4 after being side- comes on the heels of Trump an- aircraft Thursday over the Phil- in the carrier wing on the ship to fense spending obligations under lined in Guam due to an outbreak nouncing plans to reduce the U.S. ippine Sea, according to a Navy fly the F/A-18F aircraft. NATO, while praising Poland for of the coronavirus among its military presence in Germany. statement. The aviators were picked up Under the current plan, at least doing its part. crew. Of the nearly 4,800-mem- T he av iators were f lying an F/A- by a helicopter assigned to Heli- some of those Germany-based Duda has been trying to woo 18F Super Hornet during routine copter Sea Combat Squadron 8 ber crew, 1,273 were infected by troops are expected to be shifted more American forces, even sug- pilot proficiency training when from the Roosevelt. They were the virus and one sailor died. to Poland. gesting Poland would contribute the incident happened, accord- assessed by medical personnel [email protected] Trump announced Monday that over $2 billion to create a perma- ing to a statement from the Roos- aboard the aircraft carrier and Twitter: @caitlinmkenney he was reducing the U.S. military nent U.S. base in the country . PAGE 4 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 PACIFIC China sends ships to Senkaku Islands 66 days in a row

BY MATTHEW M. BURKE natural gas deposits. AND HANA KUSUMOTO During a press conference Stars and Stripes Wednesday, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Suga declined to speculate on the China set a new record Thursday ships’ purpose in the contiguous for the number of consecutive waters. days — 66 — its government ves- “The Senkaku islands are under sels have been seen in waters near our control and are unquestion- the Japan-controlled Senkaku Is- ably our territory historically and lands in the East China Sea. under international law,” he said. In the latest sighting, four “We think it is an extremely LILLIAN MILLER/U.S. Air Force Chinese coast guard vessels ap- serious [matter] that these activi- Senior Airman Jar’quayla Doss of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit marshal s a B-52H Stratofortress at peared around 9 a.m. about 18 ties continue,” he added. “We will Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on Wednesday. miles north-northwest of Uotsuri respond firmly and calmly to the Island, inside Japan’s contiguous Chinese side.” zone, and heading southwest, a Suga said the Japanese gov- spokesman for the Japan 11th Re- ernment had lodged a protest B-52 bombers train with Japanese gional Coast Guard headquarters with Chinese diplomats over the said Thursday. incident. Chinese vessels have been spot- The previous record for Chi- fighters after Alaska deployment ted in Japan’s contiguous waters nese vessels in the contiguous every day since April 14. zone was 64 days between April Nations may exert limited 12 and June 14, 2019, the Japan BY CAITLIN DOORNBOS making its global bomber pres- statement in October by the U.S. control in the contiguous zone, Coast Guard spokesman said. Stars and Stripes ence less predictable. Strategic Command. a maritime area that extends 12 Government spokespeople in The new “force employment “Deploying in an expeditionary nautical miles beyond the territo- Japan customarily speak on con- Two Air Force B-52H Stra- model” means the Air Force will format challenges our aircrews, rial limit. They may act there to tofortress bombers and several dition of anonymity as a condition deploy strategic bombers to the maintainers and support person- prevent further intrusion or il- of their employment. Navy E/A-18G Growlers practiced Indo-Pacific region from more lo- nel in different theaters,” Duff legal activity in their territorial The United States has long long-range escort and aircraft cations overseas and in the United said in the statement. waters. declined to take a position on interception with the Japan Air States, the statement said. Exercises like these have be- China’s presence there is not an the islands’ sovereignty. Presi- Self-Defense Force on Wednes- Global deployments demon- come common recently in areas intrusion, but is viewed by Japan dents Barack Obama and Don- day over the Sea of Japan. strate the Air Force’s capability that brush up against areas of in- as provocative. ald Trump, however, have both The bombers left Eielson Air for long-range strikes “anywhere terest to China and Russia, along Beijing also claims the barren declared the Senkakus fall under Force Base in Alaska for the mis- in the world, and at any time,” with the Air Force publicizing group of rocks and islands that the U.S.-Japan security alliance. sion, which involved four F-2 and Duff said in the statement. them. total 7 square miles and that it [email protected] 12 F-15 JASDF fighter jets “to en- The B-52s arrived with one The most recent bomber task calls Diaoyu. The area surround- Twitter: @MatthewMBurke1 hance the readiness and security other at Eielson on Sunday, their force mission before Wednesday’s ing them, however, is a rich fish- [email protected] of the region,” according to an Air first presence there in three took place Sunday over the Beau- ing ground and may hold oil and Twitter: @HanaKusumoto Force statement Thursday. years, the Air Force announced fort Sea when B-52s teamed up “These strategic bomber mis- Monday. The bombers were last with F-22 Raptors and Royal Ca- sions provide our Airmen with deployed to Eielson in July and nadian Air Force CF-18 Hornets the realistic long-duration sorties August 2017 for the Red Flag- for intercept training to support that they require to remain highly Alaska exercise. the North American Aerospace proficient and ready to act when The Growlers, from Elec- Defense Command, according to called upon to support the collec- tronic Attack Squadron 209, are the Thursday statement. tive defense of the United States,” deployed to Misawa Air Base in In May, a pair of B-1B Lancer said 96th Bomb Squadron com- northern Japan from Naval Air bombers trained with 16 Japa- mander Lt. Col. Christopher Duff Station Whidbey Island, Wash. nese fighter jets over the Sea of in the statement. The statement did not say how Japan. The Texas-based bombers The bombers are from the 2nd many of the aircraft participated. were among four that deployed to Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Bomber task force missions Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Japanese coast guard Force Base, La., but are deployed familiarize aircrews with other from May 1 through early June. to Eielson, near Fairbanks, as par t combatant commands’ areas of [email protected] A Japanese coast guard vessel sails in the East China Sea near of the new Air Force approach to responsibility, according to a Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos Uotsuri-jima, the largest island in the uninhabited Senkaku chain.

For 8th time this year, F-22s intercept Russian bomber formations off Alaska

BY COREY DICKSTEIN flew within eight nautical miles miles of Alaskan shores, NORAD consecutive months. The United have penetrated our Canadian Stars and Stripes of sovereign American airspace said. U.S. airspace stretches 12 States, too, flies regular military or Alaskan Air Defense Iden- last week, they remained farther nautical miles from its shores. flight operations near Russian tification Zones, and each and WASHINGTON — F-22 Raptor away Tuesday, according to the But NORAD — the command that territory, which are typically in- every time, NORAD forces were stealth fighter jets were scram- NORAD statement. defends American and Canadian tercepted by Russian aircraft. ready to meet this challenge,” bled late Tuesday to intercept two The first formation Tuesday airspace — expects all aircraft to Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy said in a state- Russian bomber formations fly- night featured two Tu-95 Bear identify themselves for national O’Shaughnessy, who commands ment issued Wednesday. “De- ing off Alaska’s coast, the eighth bombers, two Su-35 Flanker security purposes when flying NORAD and U.S. Northern Com- spite the [coronavirus] pandemic, such incident reported this year within about 200 miles of U.S. mand, linked the uptick in Rus- fighter jets and an A-50 airborne NORAD constantly monitors the by U.S. military officials. early warning and control air- and Canadian shores, in what are sian military flights off Alaska’s northern approaches to our na- The latest intercept announced craft, NORAD said. The second known as air defense identifica- coast to the ongoing coronavi- Wednesday by the North Ameri- formation included two more tion zones. rus pandemic. The general has tions, and our operations make it can Aerospace Defense Com- Cold War-era Bear bombers and It is not unusual for Russian repeatedly warned that Russia clear that we will conduct home- mand comes about a week after an A-50. The Russian aircraft re- military aircraft to fly near U.S. would test America’s ability to land defense efforts 24 hours a a similar incident with a similar mained in international airspace and Canadian airspace, especial- defends its territory during the day, 7 days a week, 365 days a Russian formation flying unusu- at all times. ly off Alaska’s coast, to observe crisis. year.” ally close to Alaskan shores on The second group of Russian off-shore training. NORAD has “For the eighth time this [email protected] June 10. While Russian bombers aircraft flew within 32 nautical reported such incidents for three year, Russian military aircraft Twitter: @CDicksteinDC Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 5 PACIFIC Base post offices to offer space to fill out online forms

BY JAMES BOLINGER Stars and Stripes Post offices on some U.S. mili- tary bases across the Pacific are setting up self-service worksta- tions with printers to accommo- date a switch from customs forms filled out by hand to computer- generated ones. A new rule that takes effect Aug. 13 requires all packages mailed from any overseas mili- tary post office to carry a customs RHITA DANIEL/U.S. Marine Corps form completed and printed from MATTHEW KEELER/Stars and Stripes Marines prepare to launch an RQ-21 Blackjack drone in Yuma, Ariz., the U.S. Postal Service website. in 2017. Sasebo Naval Base and Yokota Staff Sgt. Dustin Traylor uses a computer to fill out a customs form Air Base, both in Japan, and Osan inside the post office at Osan Air Base, South Korea, on Tuesday. Air Base in South Korea, have ei- USMC sends RQ-21 ther already installed computer received the equipment yet, post- There are benefits to patrons stations for customer use or plan al clerk Senior Airman Brianna who print their customs forms at to do so in the near future. Phillips said Wednesday. home, Powell said. If they know Blackjack drones to “We have set up a printer and The post office at Yokosuka the weight and dimensions of computer in the lobby to han- Naval Base, south of Tokyo, does their packages, they can also pay dle these issues,” said Sasebo not have the money for a worksta- the shipping costs from their com- Australia for 1st time postal manager Lewis Powell on tion and printers but is always puter. When they drop a package Wednesday. “However, we have “looking for ways to improve our off that has already been paid for, a limited number of [customer] services to the community,” ac- a clerk will confirm the package BY SETH ROBSON aloft more than 16 hours, depend- lines. So, we plan to set up a line cording to a Facebook message size and weight and it will be on Stars and Stripes ing on how it’s configured. It has for people with the customs form to Stars and Stripes from the post its way. a line-of-sight range of 64 miles, already printed out and another office on Wednesday. Customers who access the The annual Marine Corps ro- according to Boeing’s website. for the computer station.” The switch from the familiar Postal Service website on their tation to Darwin, Australia will, Australia is preparing to ac- Powell said the post office will green-and-white form available own must first create an account, for the first time, incorporate un- quire some of its own large provide patrons with step-by- on post office counters to the digi- then select the “Click and Ship” manned surveillance drones this drones, including the MQ-4C Tri- step instructions to complete the tal version is required under glob- option, where they can create la- year, according to U.S. and Aus- ton and MQ-9 Reaper, said Royal process. al trade agreements, Powell said. bels, fill out customs forms and tralian officials. Australian Air Force Group Capt. At Yokota, the home of U.S. The first changes began in March pay for shipping. RQ-21 Blackjack drones will Stewart Dowrie, commander of Forces Japan in western Tokyo, with a digital form required for soon arrive in Australia to suppor t Stars and Stripes reporters Theron Northern Command headquar- the base post office plans on three packages headed anywhere but Godbold, Matthew Keeler and Christian Marine Rotational Force — Dar- ters and a former liaison with Pa- or four printing stations but hasn’t the United States. Lopez contributed to this report. win, rotational force commander cific Air Forces in Hawaii. Col. David Banning said in a tele- The Marines in Darwin will phone interview Thursday. also have M-777 towed howitzers This year’s rotation, delayed by and a variety of trucks and Hum- two months due to the coronavi- vees this year, Banning said. rus pandemic, includes 1,200 Ma- Last year, the force brought rines, fewer than half as many as with it 10 MV-22 Osprey tiltro- headed south last year. tors, four AH-1Z Vipers and The force is made up of a three UH-1Y Venom helicopters, ground combat element from but the coronavirus meant there Twentynine Palms, Calif., Com- aren’t any manned aircraft head- bat Logistics Battalion 5 out of ing south this time. Camp Pendleton, Calif., and a Tiger attack helicopters from command element from the III Australia’s 1st Aviation Regiment Marine Expeditionary Force on will train with the Marines, Dow- Okinawa, Banning said. rie said. He declined to reveal exactly The Marines won’t be going how many Blackjacks will sup- to sea on Australia’s amphibi- port the force until the aircraft ous ships HMAS Canberra and arrive in Australia. HMAS Adelaide, as they did last “It’s the first time for the ro- year, he said. tational force to incorporate un- They had planned to deploy on manned aircraft,” he said of the the ships to participate in the Rim RQ-21s. of the Pacific exercises off Ha- The Blackjacks, supported by waii, he said. On-shore portions a detachment of Hawaii-based of RIMPAC, which runs from Marines, will monitor remote Aug. 27-31, have been canceled battlespace, he said, adding that this year, Indo-Pacific Command his forces will practice dispers- announced in April. ing small units across wide areas A second wave of Marines ar- in line with recent guidance from rived in Darwin this week and Marine Commandant Gen. David will go into quarantine for two Berger. weeks. None of the Marines who The Marines in Australia will have arrived there so far have exercise the drones’ capability to tested positive for coronavirus, feed information to commanders, Banning said. who might use the information to When they come out of isola- call for artillery or airstrikes on tion, the Marines will conduct the enemy, he said. small-unit training and work up The Blackjack is made by In- to Exercise Koolendong with the situ, a Boeing Inc. subsidiary in Australian Defence Force in late Washington. A “small, tactical” September, he said. aircraft, it can carry payloads of [email protected] 39 pounds maximum and stay Twitter: @SethRobson1 PAGE 6 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 PACIFIC Seven test positive after Guam deployment

BY WYATT OLSON statement said. They all received not disclose the dates that they tion and response efforts.” more than 1,100 crew members Stars and Stripes medical checks at that time. tested positive nor the unit to Joint Region Marianas, which and killed one. On June 11, one of the service which they belonged. manages Andersen and Naval The commander of Misawa Seven service members belong- members showed symptoms of All service members with the Base Guam, announced last week Air Base in northern Japan on ing to a unit that had deployed COVID-19, the respiratory dis- unit have been moved to Ander- that it was preparing to loosen re- Wednesday ordered all person- May 25 to Andersen Air Force ease caused by the virus. That in- sen and placed in isolation, the strictions put in place to slow the nel to shelter in place for 24 hours Base on Guam have tested posi- dividual was tested by staff from statement said. spread of the virus because infec- after members of a visiting air- tive for the coronavirus, the Air U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and on Brig. Gen. Gentry Boswell, tions had been on the decline. crew were found to be infected Force said Wednesday. June 12 found to be positive. commander of the 36th Wing, said Guam, a U.S. territory, had with coronavirus. The base is Upon arrival, members of the Six other service members who in the statement that the base was been in the headlines for weeks in tracking down anyone on base unit had been lodged at the Guam had close contact with the first working closely with the Guam April and May as the aircraft car- who had significant contact with Reef Hotel in Tumon, the island’s individual have also been con- Department of Public Health and rier USS Theodore Roosevelt was the infected individuals. main commercial district about firmed positive for the virus, the Social Services and Joint Region in port there dealing with a coro- [email protected] 13 miles southwest of the base, a statement said. The Air Force did Marianas to “coordinate preven- navirus outbreak that infected Twitter: @WyattWOlson

US airman tests positive for virus after flying to S. Korea

BY KIM GAMEL aimed at preventing the spread of Stars and Stripes the virus. People in quarantine or isola- SEOUL, South Korea — A tion also must receive a negative member of the Air Force has test before being released. tested positive for the coronavi- The airman’s quarantine room rus after flying to South Korea had been thoroughly cleaned, from the United States for a new assignment, the military said USFK said. Thursday. “Despite the confirmed case, The confirmation raised to USFK remains at a high level of 35 the total number of cases af- readiness with two active duty filiated with U.S. Forces Korea, service members — all of the re- a quarter of which have been cent confirmed cases have been troops traveling to the peninsula declared recovered — who are from abroad. currently confirmed positive for The service member was test- COVID-19,” the command said. WYATT OLSON/Stars and Stripes ed and went into mandatory quar- USFK has reported 35 coro- This 1942 Willys Jeep, which has no engine or transmission, was centerpiece decor at the Home of the antine after arriving Monday at navirus cases since an outbreak Brave brew pub in Honolulu. Osan Air Base on a government- began in South Korea in Febru- chartered flight from the United ary. Those included 11 active- States, USFK said in a press duty service members, but only Hawaii’s Home of the Brave Museum release. two troops were infected while in “Since testing positive, the air- South Korea. man has been moved to Osan’s The others arrived in recent isolation facility designated for weeks after being approved for collection is headed to auction block confirmed COVID-19 cases,” it travel as exceptions to a Defense BY WYATT OLSON said. COVID-19 is the respiratory selves and the remaining core during World War II. Department stop-movement Stars and Stripes collection to Colorado, where they The couple went through the disease caused by the virus. USFK health professionals de- order. Most USFK personnel ar- hope to set up a similar but more museum collection and withheld rive aboard the Patriot Express, FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — modest operation. “the real historical items” from termined there was limited need which requires passengers to About half of the collection that The collection is chock full of sale, particularly World War II- for contact tracing because ev- wear masks and maintain social made up the Home of the Brave military memorabilia from most- era items donated through the erybody on the Patriot Express distance. Museum in Honolulu is now on ly World War II but also more years by Pearl Harbor survivors had been tested and immedi- the auction block, while the items recent wars — uniforms, equip- — hundreds of whom toured the ately quarantined for at least two [email protected] most closely related to World War ment, buttons, insignia, weapons, museum through the years. weeks, according to procedures Twitter: @kimgamel II and survivors of the 1941 Pearl gadgets, helmets and a whole lot One of the Tomlinsons’ three Harbor surprise attack are head- more. The online auction at oa- sons lives in Colorado and wants ed for Colorado. huauctions.com, where items are to help restart the Brewseum The museum had struggled to displayed, ends at 6 p.m. June 26. there. survive over the past three years, “We got all the stuff out of the They hope the auction will yield closing its doors in December in museum and into our garage,” enough to pay off debt they’ve preparation for relocation from Tomlinson said. “And then this accrued through personal bank the city’s funky-but-cramped warehouse district to the tour- damn coronavirus thing. It was loans. ist-laden Waikiki Beach, which like the perfect storm. We had an “There’s some really cool items has been a ghost town since late investor lined up to do this whole in there,” Glen Tomlinson said of March in the wake of the corona- thing. We just lost it.” the auction bill. “There are some virus pandemic. The Tomlinsons also ran the really cool collectibles, one-of-a- “This coronavirus has abso- Brewseum, a military-themed kind things. But all of the signed lutely wiped us out,” said Glen brew pub next door that generated prints — the ones that actually Tomlinson, who has been operat- decent revenue for the operation. have meaning to me from all the ing the museum since the early But, like all bars on Oahu, it was Pearl Harbor survivors — I’m 1990s with his wife, Janet. ordered closed in March by Gov. keeping all of that to try and do The couple maxed out their David Ige in an effort to stem the almost like a mini-museum over bank credit and took out a second spread of the coronavirus. there in Colorado.” mortgage on their house to keep Among the items up for online He is reluctantly leaving be- the doors open as they searched bidding are tables, chairs, taps hind some of the museum’s larg- for a benefactor. An investor had and decorations from the brew er items, including a cherished stepped in to make the Waikiki pub, along with the 1942 Willys customized table that was once Beach location a reality, Glen jeep that adorned the Brewseum. on the carrier USS Enterprise Tomlinson said, but the wide- While it no longer has an en- and signed by a Pearl Harbor spread economic setback from gine or transmission, the jeep is survivor. MATTHEW KEELER/Stars and Stripes the coronavirus shutdown ended the same year and model used by “I didn’t want to let that go,” that possibility. Adm. Chester Nimitz as his so- Tomlinson said, “but you can’t Passengers exit a Patriot Express flight at Osan Air Base, South They now plan to move them- called “land flagship” in Hawaii take everything.” Korea, on June 10. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 7 VETERANS Plan to prevent veteran suicides unveiled

Critics push back on Trump’s ‘bold’ initiative President Donald Trump departs after BY NIKKI WENTLING speaking about Stars and Stripes the PREVENTS “President’s WASHINGTON — President Roadmap to Donald Trump praised his new Empower plan to prevent veteran suicide Veterans and Wednesday as unprecedented, End a National bold action against the problem — Tragedy of but critics argue it isn’t enough. Suicide,” Trump unveiled the plan, task force, which was three months overdue, in the East in the White House on Wednes- Room of the day afternoon, surrounded by White House, Department of Veterans Affairs Wednesday in officials and veterans advocates. Veterans Affairs Secretary Washington. The plan is the result of an execu- Robert Wilkie adjusts his mask after Wednesday’s event in PHOTOS BY tive order Trump signed March ALEX BRANDON/AP 5, 2019, creating a Cabinet-level Washington. task force titled PREVENTS, short for “President’s Roadmap plan was a “necessary step for- to Empower Veterans and End a ward,” but “far more” — includ- National Tragedy of Suicide.” ing policy changes — needs to be Recommendations in the White House plan to reduce suicide among vets The last annual report from the done to make a real difference. VA showed that suicide among Tester and Moran have pushed  veterans continues to be high- legislation for over a year that Create and implement a national across government agencies and itary organizations focused on saving er than among the rest of the would boost funding to local or- public health campaign focused on nongovernment entities and orga- the lives of veterans.  population, particularly among ganizations that help veterans, suicide prevention for veterans and nizations to increase capacity and Increase implementation of pro- women. About 20 veterans and as well as increase mental health all Americans. impact of programs and research grams focused on lethal means safe- members of the National Guard staff, alternative therapies and  Identify and prioritize suicide sur- to empower veterans and prevent ty (e.g., voluntary reduction of access and Reserve die by suicide every research at the Department of veillance and research that focuses suicide. to lethal means by individuals in cri-  day. The task force issued its Veterans Affairs. The bill, the on a veteran’s unique combination Encourage employers and aca- sis, free/inexpensive and easy/safe 60-page plan, which included 10 Commander John Scott Hannon of individual, relationship, commu- demic institutions to provide and in- storage options). recommendations. The recom- Veterans Mental Health Care Im- nity, and societal factors to deliver tegrate comprehensive mental health  Develop a coordinated, interagen- and wellness practices and policies mendations are expected to take provement Act, also builds into the most effective intervention(s) cy federal funding mechanism to into their culture and systems. two years to fully implement. the law an initiative that Trump tailored to meet their needs and support, provide resources for, and  Provide and promote compre- The first action will be a na- announced in 2018 to automati- circumstances. facilitate the implementation of suc- hensive suicide prevention trainings tional public service announce- cally enroll every servicemem-  cessful evidence-informed mental Promote foundational changes across professions. ment, which Trump described ber into VA mental health care health and suicide prevention pro- to the way research is conducted  Identify, evaluate and promote as a “historic” campaign to help for one year when they transition grams focused on veterans and their — including improving the speed community-based models that are end the stigma surrounding men- from active duty. communities at the state and local and accuracy with which research effectively implementing evidence- tal health. Second lady Karen Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif, is translated into practice, improving levels. Pence, mother of a Marine Corps informed mental health and suicide  chairman of the House Commit- efficiency through data sharing and Streamline access to innovative pilot, will be the campaign’s lead prevention programs across the coun- tee on Veterans’ Affairs, was even data curation practices, and using in- try. In doing so, they should leverage suicide prevention programs and in- ambassador. more critical of the PREVENTS terventions by expanding the network The plan also focuses on im- novative funding techniques to drive relationships with community-based plan, describing it Wednesday as team science and reproducibility. efforts, nonprofit organizations, faith- of qualified health care providers. proved research into veteran sui- “meek” and “tepid.” He claimed  Develop effective partnerships based communities, veteran and mil- SOURCE: The White House cide, increased suicide-prevention it was developed with little input training and new partnerships be- from veterans service organiza- tween government agencies and tions and lawmakers who work outside organizations. It includes on veterans policy. a legislative proposal that would “Tepid calls for more research, establish a federal grant program interagency coordination and to fund state and local groups that meek public education campaigns help veterans. won’t do enough to end this cri- “We’re gathered to address sis,” Takano said in a statement. an especially urgent struggle,” “We have much more substantial Trump said. “Today, we’re un- work to do to prevent veteran sui- veiling our roadmap to empower cide and ultimately help save vet- veterans and end the national erans’ lives.” tragedy of suicide.” Karen Pence, along with Republican lawmakers praised other senior administration of- Trump’s plan, including the GOP ficials who spoke on background leaders of the House and Senate veterans’ affairs committees, Wednesday, said the plan came at Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and an urgent time. The coronavirus Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn. pandemic has created more need “We must do more to change for a national plan to address sui- the culture and conversation cide, an official said. surrounding suicide in the pub- “I feel like right now is such lic and private sectors and, most an opportune time because we’re importantly, in neighborhoods all dealing with anxiety, we’re all across the country where the real dealing with stress,” Pence said. healing work must start and end,” “So, if I can do anything as lead Roe said in a statement. “The ambassador, it’s my goal to help PREVENTS roadmap shows us take away the stigma around how, and I am confident that it mental health. We want them to will help to save and improve the know there are people out there lives of at-risk veterans and oth- who want to help. There is a way ers for years to come.” forward.” Democrats, though, criti- The VA’s budget request for cized the plan for not being bold fiscal 2021, released in Febru- enough. ary, includes $53.4 million to the Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., rank- PREVENTS initiative. ing member on the Senate Veter- [email protected] ans’ Affairs Committee, said the Twitter: @nikkiwentling PAGE 8 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 MILITARY Officials warn of caterpillars, ticks in Europe

BY JENNIFER H. SVAN Stars and Stripes

KAISERSLAUTERN, Ger- U.S. Army many — A hairy, toxic caterpil- lar frequently found in forests Oak processionary moth caterpillars pose health risks to humans and pets. They are easy to identify and a rising tick population have because by the long black stripe down the back of their yellowish-white body covered in gray hairs. Defense Department health com- mands in Europe warning fami- Borrelia bacterium that causes from head to tail,” or processions, after spending time outdoors. lies to take precautions while Lyme disease — two more than Heinemann said. It’s also a good idea to use insect outdoors in the months ahead. during the whole of last year. Disturbing them cause the cat- repellant with DEET on exposed The oak processionary moth There have been six cases of erpillars to “release their hairs, skin, and to spray insecticide caterpillar, whose fine bristles Lyme disease in DOD personnel which can get caught in the wind with permethrin on shoes, socks can trigger allergic reactions, in Europe so far this year, the and cover you,” she said. Pets can and pants, where ticks often at- command said. accidentally inhale the caterpil- tach and start moving upwards, such as painful rashes and breath- Stars and Stripes ing problems, should be avoided, TBE, which can cause long- lar toxin if they sniff near a nest, Heineman said. said Army Captain Megan Heine- A lab technician in the term neurological complications, Heineman said. Pets can be protected with oral man, chief of entomology for Pub- Entomological Sciences Division is more common in the German Some forests use signs to warn or topical tick prevention prod- lic Health Command Europe. at Landstuhl Regional Medical state of Bavaria than in Rhein- of a heavy presence of the cater- ucts. People have told Heineman But of greater concern are Center looks at a tick. land-Pfalz, Heineman said. pillars, called Eichenprozessions- this year that they have found ticks, whose bite can cause seri- Coming into contact with pro- spinner in German. On U.S. bases, more than 30 ticks on their pets ous illness and whose population tial for tick-borne diseases in our cessionary caterpillars is unlike- caterpillar nests are typically after a short walk in the woods. has exploded after a mild winter community.” ly to cause death or severe illness, cordoned off, Heineman said. Defense Department person- and an unusually warm spring, Ticks can carry bacteria that but will cause discomfort. The best prevention for cater- nel and their families can drop off she said. cause illnesses such as Lyme dis- Found in oak trees until July or pillar-related reactions is to stay ticks they find with a military vet- “We’ve had ticks emerging ease, which if left untreated can so, the caterpillars have a black away from them, Heineman said. erinarian or health care provider early and in large numbers,” affect the heart, nervous system stripe down their backs and are “We don’t want people even to test for disease. Public health Heineman said. “I think also and joints, and tick-borne en- covered with long, grayish-white going near them,” she said. does the testing for free. … because of COVID, people cephalitis, an inflammation of hairs that contain a toxin. To prevent tick bites, Heine- A European-made vaccine for are going outside into tick habi- the brain. Their name comes from the man advises avoiding high grass TBE is available from German tat more. Those combinations Of 91 ticks tested by the public fact that “as they’re moving from when hiking, keeping lawns well- providers. have made a nice recipe of an health command since January, their nest to their feeding places, mowed, and doing a full body [email protected] increase of tick bites and poten- nine have been found to have the they move in these large groups check for ticks and showering Twitter: @stripesktown Order: Some families forced to pay two mortgages, leases due to travel ban

FROM FRONT PAGE to the unreleased data shared this week by memo said last week. “The member would continue to receive station moves have been delayed by the the nonprofit with Stars and Stripes. The Air Force did not respond to a re- a housing allowance at the current duty order. Many of those families are facing fi- So far, the stop-movement order has quest for comments on its plans. station but would not be eligible for a sec- nancial difficulties because of the backlog, delayed about 24,000 soldiers and 42,000 Congress has also tried to help, with a ond housing allowance at the prospective sailors originally scheduled to move, Army bill introduced in May that would provide said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of the Cali- duty station,” Pentagon spokeswoman Lisa and Navy spokesmen said this week. The some financial relief to military families fornia-based nonprofit Blue Star Families. Lawrence said in an email. Air Force and Marines have also experi- affected by the stop-movement order. “About a fifth of families with PCS or- While the family has found someone enced PCS backlogs. In the meantime, families like the Bort- to rent their new home for a few months, ders polled have been paying two mortgag- The Army has allowed about 3,000 sol- ners are spending their savings. The fam- which will partly help with costs, Andrea es or leases,” Roth-Douquet said in a phone diers to continue their moves since the stop ily bought their house in northern Virginia Bortner said PCS season this year has call Monday. movement order took effect March 16 and — which is within one of the priciest metro Some 18% of respondents to a Blue Star was extended twice. areas in the U.S. — on the expectation they been much more stressful than their previ- Families survey of 7,500 family members The Navy said they offer waivers to the would receive a housing allowance of about ous five moves. reported unexpected out-of-pocket ex- stop-movement order for those facing “ex- $2,800 a month, Andrea Bortner said. “We are used to change, but no one penses due to rescheduling their moves. treme financial hardships.” It will priori- However, they’re only entitled under knows what the rules are now,” she said. Meanwhile, 28% said they have had to tize operational sea duty billets as it clears DOD rules to receive about $1,400, based [email protected] dip into their savings as a result, according its five-month PCS backlog, a service on their on-post residence in Fort Riley. Twitter: @jplawrence3 Doctors Without Borders closes Kabul program after hospital attack

BY RAHIM FAIEZ and several young mothers. based group’s only project in the tacked in the past. whether it was the Hazara com- Associated Press The international charity said Afghan capital. “This was not an easy decision,” munity or the Shiite community it would keep its other programs No one claimed responsibil- said Brian Moller, head of pro- at large.” KABUL, Afghanistan — Doc- in Afghanistan running, but did ity for the assault. The Taliban grams in Afghanistan for the or- Moller said the organization tors Without Borders said it not go into details. promptly denied involvement in ganization, which is often known still hopes that an Afghan govern- closed its operation on Tuesday The May 12 attack at the ma- the attack, which the U.S. said by its French acronym MSF. “We ment investigation would uncover in Kabul, ending yearslong work ternity hospital set off an hours- bore all the hallmarks of the Is- don’t know who is responsible who was behind it. to support a maternity hospital in long shootout with Afghan police lamic State’s affiliate in Afghani- for this attack, we don’t know the “So, given this lack of informa- the Afghan capital. The closure and also left more than a dozen stan — an attack targeting the rationale or intent behind the at- tion ... we have decided that it is came a month after a horrific at- people wounded. The hospital in country’s minority Shiites in a tack and we don’t know who was a safer option to close this project tack at the facility killed 24 peo- Dashti Barchi, a mostly Shiite neighborhood of Kabul that ISIS actively targeted, whether it was for the time being,” Moller told ple, including two infants, nurses neighborhood, was the Geneva- militants have repeatedly at- foreigners, whether it was MSF, The Associated Press. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 9 MILITARY Impeachment casts shadow on promotion

The Washington Post proved a list of those up for pro- Vindman listened to a phone call ‘perfect’ calls incorrectly & was motions. A second official said last July between Trump and given a horrendous report by his WASHINGTON — An Army that Trump dislikes Vindman Ukrainian President Volodymyr superior,” Trump tweeted after officer’s promotion is in jeopar- more than any other witness in Zelensky. In the call, Trump the officer’s removal. “In other dy over what some officials fear the impeachment proceeding and asked the Ukrainian government words, ‘OUT.’” could be White House retaliation noted that he was the first one to open an investigation into for- One U.S. official said that fi- for his role in last year’s impeach- fired when it ended. mer vice president Joe Biden, nalization of the Army promotion ment inquiry, raising the possibil- “The president said it was a now the presumptive Democratic roster had been held up longer ity that President Donald Trump ‘total disgrace’ what he did,” the nominee for president. Vindman than initially anticipated by a might again intervene in military official said. told House investigators that he number of factors, including the affairs, according to officials fa- The second official said it is not was alarmed by the call and that COVID-19 crisis and concerns miliar with the matter. clear what Trump would do, but Trump appeared to condition that the White House might re- Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, couldn’t imagine that he would military aid to Ukraine on the move Vindman’s name from the who received a Purple Heart for support Vindman’s promotion. investigation. list. being wounded in Iraq and later The uncertainty surrounding Vindman’s testimony, which Several officers up for promo- ANDREW HARNIK, STAR TRIBUNE/TNS served as a White House aide Vindman’s promotion comes at was corroborated by other offi- tion have said they anticipated National Security Council aide Lt. on European affairs, is among a sensitive moment for Pentagon cials as well as a partial transcript that the final list would have been hundreds of officers selected to Col. Alexander Vindman testifies leaders as they seek to move past of the call released by the White approved by now, and that it was before the House Intelligence be promoted to full colonel this a major crisis in civil-military House, became crucial firsthand being held up over Vindman and year. Normally, such promotions Committee in November during relations caused by the partici- evidence in Trump’s trial in the the potential reaction from the a public impeachment hearing of are signed off on by Army then pation of armed forces in the re- Senate, where he was acquitted. president his ascension might President Donald Trump. Pentagon leaders before moving sponse to recent civil unrest and In February, Trump removed trigger. to the White House and onto the Vindman from his post at the But a senior defense official the perception that top Defense Vindman specifically. Senate for a confirmation vote. Department officials were inap- NSC, in what many officials saw said there had been “zero delay” Vindman’s attorney David The list now sits in a Pentagon propriately involved in one of as retribution for his testimony. and that speculation about “the Pressman said if the list was de- personnel office. the most politically and racially Vindman, a decorated combat causes of a non-existent delay are layed, it would have professional Multiple government officials, charged episodes in recent U.S. veteran, was escorted out of the fabricated and incorrect.” who spoke on the condition of history. White House. At the same time, In a statement, Pentagon consequences for other lieutenant anonymity to address personnel While the fate of an officer at Trump ordered the ousting of spokeswoman Lisa Lawrence said colonels who the Army has ap- matters, have voiced concern, Vindman’s grade wouldn’t nor- Vindman’s twin brother, Yevg- the department follows “applica- proved for a step up in rank. however, that the White House mally draw the scrutiny of senior eny, a chief ethics lawyer at the ble laws and regulations with re- “For his lifetime of service and could strike Vindman’s name White House officials, decisions NSC who did not testify in the im- gard to developing and reviewing his commitment to the rule of once it is conveyed, effectively about his military career path peachment probe. officer promotion lists and sub- law, Lt. Col. Vindman has been sanctioning him for testimony he have taken on political overtones The president has also attacked mitting them to the White House targeted by the President and his gave under subpoena to House after he emerged as a key figure Vindman personally and ques- and the Senate. This list and any proxies in an effort to humiliate lawmakers in October. in the impeachment drama. tioned his credibility. names on it have been and will be and intimidate,” Pressman said A senior official said the White In his role as the National Se- Vindman “was very insubor- treated as is customary.” in a statement to The Washington House has not received or ap- curity Council’s Ukraine expert, dinate, reported contents of my She declined to comment on Post. PAGE 10 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 NATION Bolton: Trump sought China’s help for reelection

Associated Press book, telling Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” on Wednesday: “It’s WASHINGTON — President highly classified information, and Donald Trump “pleaded” with he did not have approval.” China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 The book includes embarrass- summit to help his reelection ing claims that Trump thought prospects, according to a scath- Finland was part of Russia, didn’t ing new book by former Trump know that the United Kingdom adviser John Bolton that accuses was a nuclear power and called the president of being driven by reporters “scumbags” who should political calculations when mak- be “executed.” ing national security decisions. The White House worked furi- As for the meeting with the Chi- ously to block the book, asking a nese president in Osaka, Japan, federal court for an emergency Bolton wrote that Trump told Xi temporary restraining order that Democrats were hostile to Wednesday against its release. China. Bolton’s allegations that Trump “He then, stunningly, turned solicited Chinese help for his re- the conversation to the coming election effort carried echoes of U.S. presidential election, allud- Trump’s attempt to get political ing to China’s economic capability help from Ukraine, which led to to affect the ongoing campaigns, his impeachment. pleading with Xi to ensure he’d “I am hard-pressed to identify win,” Bolton said. “He stressed the importance of farmers, and MANUEL BALCE CENETA/AP any significant Trump decision during my tenure that wasn’t increased Chinese purchases of DACA students rally in front of the Supreme Court on Thursday in Washington. driven by re-election calcula- soybeans and wheat in the elec- tions,” Bolton wrote. toral outcome.” The 577-page book paints an Bolton wrote that he would unvarnished portrait of Trump print Trump’s exact words, “but Court rejects Trump bid to end and his administration, amount- the government’s pre-publica- ing to the most vivid, first-person tion review process has decided account yet of how Trump con- otherwise.” young immigrants’ protections ducts himself in office. Several The book, titled “The Room other former officials have writ- Where It Happened: A White ten books, but most have been House Memoir,” is set to be re- Associated Press The Department of Homeland decided to formally protect peo- flattering about the president. leased Tuesday by Simon & Security can try again, he wrote. ple from deportation while also Schuster. It has been the subject WASHINGTON — The Su- Other former officials have indi- The court’s four conservative of a lengthy battle between Bolton preme Court on Thursday re- allowing them to work legally in cated they were saving their ac- justices dissented. Justice Clar- and the White House. jected President Donald Trump’s the U.S. counts of their time working for ence Thomas, in a dissent joined The Justice Department sued effort to end legal protections But Trump made tough talk Trump until after he left office by Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Tuesday in an effort to delay pub- for 650,000 young immigrants, on immigration a central part of to speak more candidly. The As- Gorsuch, wrote that DACA was his campaign, and he announced sociated Press obtained a copy of lication of the book, claiming that a stunning rebuke to the presi- it still contained highly classified dent in the midst of his reelection illegal from the moment it was in September 2017 that he would Bolton’s book in advance of its re- lease next week. information and that a required campaign. created under the Obama admin- end DACA. Bolton, Trump’s national secu- review by the National Security For now, those immigrants re- istration in 2012. Immigrants, civil rights groups, rity adviser for a 17-month period, Council had not been concluded. tain their protection from depor- Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote universities and Democratic-led called Trump’s attempt to shift the According to the filing, a career tation and their authorization to in a separate dissent that he was states quickly sued, and courts June 2019 conversation with Xi to official determined no classified work in the United States. satisfied the administration acted put the administration’s plan on the U.S. election a stunning move material remained in April, but The outcome seems certain to appropriately in trying to end the hold. and wrote that it was among in- national security adviser Robert program. The Department of Homeland elevate the issue in Trump’s cam- numerable conversations that he O’Brien initiated a secondary re- paign, given the anti-immigrant DACA recipients were elated Security has continued to pro- by the ruling. found concerning. He added that view that deemed additional in- rhetoric of his first presidential cess two-year DACA renewals formation to be classified. “We’ll keep living our lives in Congress should have expanded run in 2016 and immigration re- so that hundreds of thousands Bolton wrote that he was asked the meantime,” said Cesar Espi- the scope of its impeachment in- strictions his administration has of DACA recipients have protec- to add phrases like, “in my view,” nosa, a DACA recipient who leads quiry to these other incidents. imposed since then. tions stretching beyond the elec- to make it clear he was expressing the Houston immigration advo- Deeply critical of the presi- The justices rejected admin- tion and even into 2022. his opinion instead of relying on cacy group FIEL. “We’re going dent and much of his senior team, istration arguments that the The Supreme Court fight over sensitive information. In others, to continue to work, continue to Bolton wrote that because staff 8-year-old Deferred Action for DACA played out in a kind of legal he was asked to describe things advocate.” had served him so poorly, Trump Childhood Arrivals Program is slow motion. The administration “saw conspiracies behind rocks, more generally. He was asked to Espinosa said he got little sleep illegal and that courts have no and remained stunningly unin- remove quotation marks nearly overnight in anticipation of a pos- first wanted the justices to hear role to play in reviewing the deci- formed on how to run the White every time he recounts conversa- sible decision Thursday. In the and decide the case by June 2018. sion to end DACA. The justices said no. The Justice House, let alone the huge fed- tion between Trump and foreign Chief Justice John Roberts, minutes since the decision was Department returned to the court eral government.” He added that leaders and himself and foreign joined by his four liberal col- posted, he said his group has later in 2018, but the justices did while he was at the White House, leaders. leagues, wrote for the court that been “flooded with calls with nothing for more than seven Trump typically had only two in- The White House’s conten- the administration did not pursue Dreamers, happy with that hope tion that so much of the book was months before agreeing a year telligence briefings a week “and in the end of the program properly. that they’re going to at least be in classified appeared to be a tacit ago to hear arguments. Those most of those, he spoke at greater “We do not decide whether this country for a while longer.” length than the briefers, often on admission that many of Bolton’s took place in November, and more DACA or its rescission are sound DACA covers people who have matters completely unrelated to allegations were accurate — as than seven months elapsed before policies,” Roberts wrote. “We ad- been in the United States since the subjects at hand.” inaccurate information could not dress only whether the agency they were children and are in the the court’s decision. Trump on Thursday denounced be classified. complied with the procedural country illegally. In some cases, Thursday’s ruling was the sec- the book as “a compilation of lies U.S. Trade Representative Rob- requirement that it provide a rea- they have no memory of any home ond time in two years that Roberts and made-up stories, all intended ert Lighthizer said Wednesday soned explanation for its action. other than the U.S. and the liberal justices faulted the to make me look bad. Many of that he attended a meeting be- Here, the agency failed to con- The program grew out of an im- administration for the way it went the ridiculous statements he at- tween Trump and Xi at the Group sider the conspicuous issues of passe over a comprehensive im- about a policy change. Last year, tributes to me were never made, of 20 nations in Osaka, but never whether to retain forbearance and migration bill between Congress the court forced the administra- pure fiction,” he tweeted. heard Trump pleading with Xi to what, if anything, to do about the and the Obama administration in tion to back off a citizenship ques- Trump accused Bolton of vio- buy more agriculture products to hardship to DACA recipients.” 2012. President Barack Obama tion on the 2020 census. lating the law by releasing the ensure he would win reelection. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 11 NATION Officer charged with murder in Atlanta shooting Associated Press statement. The prosecutor said Brooks ATLANTA — As Rayshard “never presented himself as a Brooks lay dying in a Wendy’s threat” during a more than 40- parking lot, prosecutors say the minute interaction with officers Atlanta police officer who shot before the shooting. An officer him in the back kicked him and found him asleep behind the didn’t give him medical attention for more than two minutes. wheel of his car in the restau- Rolfe, who is white, shot Brooks rant’s drive-thru, and a breath after the 27-year-old black man test showed he was intoxicated. grabbed a “Mr. Brooks on the night of this Taser and incident was calm, he was cordial ran, firing and really displayed a coopera- ANDREW HARNIK/AP tive nature,” Howard said. it at the offi- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, accompanied by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, cer, the pros- The charges reflect a potential “sea change” in tolerance for vio- R-W.Va., left, and Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., center, stands with other Republican senators before a ecutor said. news conference to announce a Republican police reform bill on Capitol Hill on Wednesday . But when lence by police, said Caren Mor- the officer rison, a Georgia State University fired his law professor who used to be a gun, Brooks federal prosecutor in New York. was too far “If they were to get a convic- Senate GOP’s proposed changes to ahead of him tion, I feel like what they’re say- Rolfe for the Taser ing is that policing as we know it policing less sweeping than Dems’ to be a danger, and it had already needs to change,” she said. “This been fired twice, so it was empty I think five years ago wouldn’t and no longer a threat, Fulton have been charged.” Associated Press conference with GOP colleagues approaches to the core issues of County District Attorney Paul Morrison said the view until at the Capitol. The only black Re- police accountability and proce- WASHINGTON — Senate Re- Howard said. now has generally been that offi- publican senator, he had asked dures as Congress delves into the publicans unveiled proposed “I got him!” Howard quoted Of- cers are justified in using deadly leadership for a say in the bill and problem of excessive use of force changes to police procedures and ficer Garrett Rolfe as saying. force when the suspect has a stun was tapped to craft it. and the treatment of people of accountability Wednesday, coun- On Wednesday, the prosecu- gun or other weapon that could The outlook is extremely fluid, color. cause them “grievous bodily tering Democrats’ far-reaching tor announced a murder charge as both parties see a need to meet Central to both packages is a harm.” overhaul with a more modest against Rolfe and an aggravated the moment after graphic cell- beefed-up database on use-of- The Atlanta Police Department package but one that underscores assault charge against a second phone videos and a public out- force incidents, so officers’ re- tweeted late Wednesday that it how swiftly the national debate officer, Devin Brosnan, who the cry over police killings sparked cords can be tracked even when had more officers calling out than on race has been transformed district attorney said stood on a worldwide movement against they transfer from one depart- normal but that it had “enough five months before elections. Brooks’ shoulder as he struggled racism and police violence. ment to another. It’s also a pri- for his life. resources to maintain opera- The White House signaled Pres- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ority for Trump, who signed an The decision to prosecute came tions & remain able to respond to ident Donald Trump’s support criticized the GOP package as executive order this week on a less than five days after the kill- incidents.” as Republicans embraced a new “inadequate.” But she also said similar plan. ing rocked a city — and a nation Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance priority with the “Justice Act,” House Democrats “hope to work The GOP legislation would — already roiling from the death Bottoms said on CNN that many the most ambitious GOP policing of George Floyd under a police of the department’s partners had proposal in years in response to in a bipartisan way to pass leg- increase requirements for law officer’s knee in Minneapolis late been notified in case they needed the massive public protests over islation that creates meaningful enforcement to compile use-of- last month. to call in others. She said the true the death of George Floyd and change to end the epidemic of ra- force reports under a new George Rolfe’s lawyers said he feared test would come Thursday. other black Americans. cial injustice and police brutality Floyd and Walter Scott Notifica- for his and others’ safety and The felony murder charge Senate Majority leader Mitch in America.” tion Act, named for the Minne- was justified in shooting Brooks. against Rolfe, 27, carries life in McConnell promised speedy ac- In the Senate, McConnell is sota man whose May 25 death Rolfe opened fire after hearing a prison or the death penalty, if tion next week, when the House pushing the Republican bill ahead sparked worldwide protests over sound “like a gunshot and saw a prosecutors decide to seek it. He will also be voting on the Demo- of other priorities, all but daring police violence, and Scott, a South flash in front of him,” apparently was also charged with 10 other cratic plan. That puts the two less-than-satisfied Democrats to Carolina man shot by police after from the Taser. offenses punishable by decades bills on a collision course, but the block the debate. a traffic stop in 2015. Scott is not “Mr. Brooks violently attacked behind bars. momentum of suddenly shifting “We are serious about making a related to the senator. two officers and disarmed one of The district attorney said Bros- American attitudes is driving law,” said the GOP leader, whose It would also establish the them. When Mr. Brooks turned nan, 26, is cooperating with pros- both. Half of adults now say po- home state of Kentucky has faced Breonna Taylor Notification Act and pointed an object at Officer ecutors and will testify. But one lice violence is a serious problem, unrest over the officer-involved to track “no-knock” warrants, Rolfe, any officer would have rea- of his attorneys, Amanda Clark according to an Associated Press- killing of 26-year-old Breonna named for the Louisville woman sonably believed that he intended Palmer, denied that and said NORC poll. Taylor. who was killed when police used to disarm, disable or seriously Brosnan was not pleading guilty “We hear you,” said Sen. Tim The two parties’ bills take a no-knock warrant to enter her injure him,” the lawyers said in a to anything. Scott of South Carolina at a press similar but far-from-identical home. New York declares Juneteenth a holiday for state employees

Associated Press making June 19 a permanent state to make it a state holiday in 1980. Virginia’s governor proposed and I want to help synergize this holiday. Such a bill is already be- President Abraham Lincoln’s making Juneteenth a state holi- moment,” Cuomo said. “Whether ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s governor signed an executive fore the legislature. Emancipation Proclamation was day there earlier this week. it’s reform on police department, order Wednesday recognizing “It is a day we should all reflect effective Jan. 1, 1863, but the Protesters nationwide have whether it’s an expanded racial Juneteenth as a paid holiday for upon. It is a day that is especially news took time to travel. It wasn’t called for action to address the understanding and sensitivity state employees to commemorate relevant in this moment in his- until June 19, 1865, when word of nation’s legacy of racial oppres- and progress. And if Juneteenth the emancipation of slaves in the tory,” Cuomo said. the proclamation was brought by sion and discrimination in the is part of that, and the recogni- U.S. Several states already observe the Union army to enslaved peo- wake of Minneapolis police offi- tion of what happened and an Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he Juneteenth, which has its histori- ple in Galveston, Texas, making cers killing George Floyd. understanding of what happened, will propose legislation next year cal roots in Texas, the first state them among the last to be freed. “I want to be a force for change, great.” PAGE 12 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 NATION Cops: Prosecutors press for overhauls of contracts with police

FROM FRONT PAGE Most of the time it takes months, if not years, to charge an officer in an on-duty death. Meanwhile, in New York City, a police officer caught on video shoving a woman to the ground is facing criminal charges, and prosecutors in Buffalo charged two officers with assault after a video showed them knocking down a 75-year-old pro- tester. Atlanta police were charged with assault in a protest-related stop. In Phila- delphia, a police officer faces aggravated assault stemming from video that shows him striking a student protester in the head with a metal baton. And in Chicago, investigators are looking at whether more than half a dozen officers broke the law after security video captured them lounging around a side-street office with its windows smashed in, making pop- corn and napping on a couch, as a shopping center was ransacked nearby. “This is the time to be aggressive,” Kim Foxx, the first black woman to hold the top prosecutor’s job in Chicago, said about pressing for overhauls of contracts with police that have helped abusive officers sidestep charges. Her office is looking at whether the offi- ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT/AP cers who seemed so uninterested amid the chaos committed a crime or were follow- This screen grab taken from body camera video provided by the Atlanta Police Department shows Rayshard Brooks speaking with ing orders, which could mean they aren’t Officer Garrett Rolfe, left, in the parking lot of a Wendy’s restaurant June 12. subject to charges. Prosecutors are also investigating new contract. cers accountable for wrongdoing, she said. of social media, of cellphone camera re- whether some officers covered their badg- “The politics of not wanting to appear to “District attorneys have been complicit cordings or body camera footage. Now we es during protests, turned off their body go against the police union are over,” Foxx and co-conspirators in this lack of over- do and it is incumbent upon us to not sim- cameras or wielded their batons on pro- said. sight. And we deserve to be called out ply accept the narrative in a written police testers without cause. To date, no officers Transforming collective bargaining about it. That’s exactly why I ran for of- report in these cases,” he said. have been charged. contracts that for decades enshrined pro- fice,” said Rollins, district attorney for Suf- Some lawmakers have proposed creat- In Manhattan, Miami and Houston, tections for officers accused of misconduct folk County. ing independent state prosecutors to inves- charges have been dropped against hun- “is the biggest piece of criminal justice re- In Kansas City, Kan., Dupree said he tigate police misconduct and abuse, in part dreds of protesters arrested for minor of- form that can happen,” Foxx said. plans to expand an independent unit that because local prosecutors work closely fenses, such as curfew violations, unlawful The top prosecutor in Boston is also will be dedicated to investigating accusa- with police every day. assembly or trespassing. butting heads with the city’s largest police tions of excessive police force or miscon- But district attorneys are historically Foxx and others ushered into office on union. duct and is setting up a hotline for people not keen to hand their investigative powers promises of overhauling the criminal jus- Officers accused Rachael Rollins, the to report complaints about officers. over to others. tice system are seizing the moment, throw- first woman of color to serve as district The district attorney for San Francisco And politics have already scuttled at ing weight behind proposals to scrap laws attorney in Massachusetts, of inciting vio- this month announced a new policy to least one proposal to remove them from that conceal police records and barring lence against police after she tweeted: “We ensure prosecutors review all available cases involving police. prosecutors from accepting campaign are being murdered at will by the police … evidence, like body camera footage, before In Minnesota, the state’s county attor- cash and police union endorsements. No more words. Demand action.” Rollins filing charges against people accused of neys group recommended putting the state Too often in the past, negotiators have re- rebuffed the union’s criticism, saying on resisting arrest or assaulting officers. Dis- attorney general in charge of prosecuting sisted pushing hard for overhauls of police Twitter, “White fragility is real people.” trict Attorney Chesa Boudin said it’s de- all cases of killings involving police, but union contracts from fear of being cast as But Rollins said in an interview that “not signed to ensure people aren’t wrongfully leaders of the Republican-controlled Sen- anti-police, Foxx said. That’s now changed, all of the blame can lay at the feet of po- charged. ate rejected the proposal because they dis- she said, as the city looks to hammer out a lice.” Prosecutors have failed to hold offi- “For decades, we didn’t have the benefit trust the fiery progressive. Many fear Trump’s upcoming visit to Tulsa could spark violence

Associated Press Sharpton is among the speakers city’s north side. “I’m hearing drop for Donald Trump’s visit,” the 90-degree-plus heat. Several at the Juneteenth observance in rumors of people coming from said Marq Lewis, a black commu- acknowledged concerns about OKLAHOMA CITY — Black the Greenwood district, where both sides who may be inclined to nity organizer and founder of We violence between rally goers and community leaders in Tulsa several dozen blocks of black- incite some kind of physical con- the People Oklahoma. “His visit protesters. said they fear a large rally by owned businesses were burned flict or war of words. That wor- is definitely inflammatory.” “That is in the back of every- President Donald Trump in the in the massacre. A separate anti- ries me.” Adding to the tension is fear one’s mind down here,” said city this weekend could spark hate rally is set for Saturday night Wednesday, the QuikTrip con- about a recent spike in corona- 41-year-old Trump supporter violence, and the state’s governor in a Tulsa park about a 30-minute venience store chain announced virus cases in Tulsa and how it Delmer Phillips. “We know that asked Trump not to visit the site walk away. the closing of its downtown area could be worsened by throngs of if protesters show up, it could get of a race massacre where up to Community leaders and orga- locations “out of possible safety people cramming into downtown nasty. That’s ultimately what I 300 black residents were killed nizers say all the events should concerns for our employees.” Up and indoor arenas. fear the most.” by white mobs in 1921. be peaceful, but worry about the to 250 Oklahoma Army National Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. State Sen. Kevin Matthews, a Tens of thousands of Trump potential for clashes involving Guardsmen will be activated as a Kevin Stitt had invited Trump Democrat whose district includes supporters are expected in Tulsa Trump supporters, participants “force multiplier” for local, state and Vice President Mike Pence to the Greenwood area, said Stitt on Saturday for the first of a se- in several anti-Trump protests and federal law enforcement pro- tour the city’s Greenwood district didn’t consult community mem- ries of rallies across the country planned downtown, and those at- viding security, said Tulsa Police during their visit, then backped- bers before extending the offer. to rev up his reelection campaign. tending the Juneteenth program. Chief Wendell Franklin. aled after being told it was a bad An appearance in Greenwood by The gathering at the 19,000-seat Tulsa experienced several days Tulsa’s long history of racial idea. Trump would be “a slap in face,” BOK Center, and at a 40,000-ca- of large protests after the death tension was exacerbated in re- He said he doesn’t know what he said. pacity convention center nearby, of black Minneapolis resident cent weeks by the arrest of two Trump will do. “That is some- Meanwhile, Franklin said there would overlap a two-day local George Floyd on May 25, but vio- black teenagers for jaywalking. thing that will ultimately be the will be a massive police presence celebration of Juneteenth, which lence and damage were limited. Another flashpoint was the fatal president’s decision,” Stitt said. downtown Saturday. marks the end of slavery in the “We’re all terribly concerned,” shooting of an unarmed black Trump supporters started ar- “The eyes of the world are on country. said the Rev. Ray Owens, pastor of man, Terence Crutcher, by a riving from around the country Tulsa, Oklahoma, during this Both events are in the city’s the Metropolitan Baptist Church, Tulsa police officer in 2016. as early as Monday, some camp- event and we are ready for it,” he downtown area. The Rev. Al a historically black church on the “All of those things are the back- ing outside the BOK Center in said. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 13 PAGE 14 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 VIRUS OUTBREAK 1.5M more seek unemployment benefits

BY CHRISTOPHER RUGABER The total number of people who crease that suggested that the job look for new ones, 32.5 million rectly account for hiring, which Associated Press are receiving unemployment aid market has bottomed out. people are out of work, econo- can offset layoffs. fell slightly, a sign that some peo- But the recovery has begun mists estimate. That would have The surprise job gain in May WASHINGTON — About 1.5 ple who were laid off when res- slowly. Though the unemploy- raised May’s unemployment rate suggests that some employers are million laid-off workers applied taurants, retail chains and small ment rate unexpectedly declined to 19.7%. recalling laid-off workers. for U.S. unemployment benefits businesses suddenly shut down from 14.7%, it is still a high 13.3%. Thursday’s report also shows last week, evidence that many have been recalled to work. And even with the May hiring that an additional 706,000 peo- Private real-time data also Americans are still losing their The figures are “consistent with gain, just one in nine jobs that ple applied for jobless benefits points to steady, if modest, rehir- jobs even as the economy appears a labor market that has begun were lost in March and April last week under a new program ing. Data from Kronos, whose to be slowly recovering with more what will be a slow and difficult have returned. Nearly 21 million for self-employed and gig work- software tracks workers’ hours, businesses partially reopening. healing process,” said Nancy people are officially classified as ers that made them eligible for shows that the number of shifts The latest figure from the Vanden Houten, an economist at unemployed. aid for the first time. These fig- worked has recovered steadily Labor Department marked the Oxford Economics. “Still, initial Even those figures don’t cap- ures aren’t adjusted for seasonal since bottoming in mid-April. 10th straight weekly decline in jobless claims remain at levels ture the full scope of the dam- variations, so the government Shifts worked have risen 25% applications for jobless aid since that at the start of the year might age to the job market. Including doesn’t include them in the offi- they peaked in mid-March when have seemed unthinkable.” people the government said had cial count. since then, recovering nearly the coronavirus hit hard. Still, the Last week’s jobs report showed been erroneously categorized as The weekly reports on applica- half the work that was lost to pace of layoffs remains histori- that employers added 2.5 million employed in the May jobs report tions for unemployment benefits the pandemic-induced business cally high. jobs in May, an unexpected in- and those who lost jobs but didn’t track layoffs. But they don’t di- shutdowns. Europe sees spikes as China’s outbreak wanes

Associated Press Germany has recorded 188,474 traced to locate all further cases confirmed COVID-19 cases and as quickly as possible. ATHENS, Greece — Europe 8,844 deaths — about one-fifth of The United States, meanwhile, grappled Thursday with local Britain’s death toll. has been increasing pressure on spikes in coronavirus infections Greek authorities on Thurs- China’s leaders to reveal what as the continent’s lockdown re- day imposed a full lockdown on they know about the pandemic. strictions eased after hundreds of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pom- cases were found at one meatpack- Echinos, which has a population peo “stressed the need for full ing plant in Germany and Greece of around 3,000, in the northeast- transparency and information had to impose a total seven-day ern province of Xanthi, after a sharing to combat the ongoing lockdown on one village. spike in cases and deaths, while COVID-19 pandemic and prevent The developments came even the small Balkan nation of Mon- future outbreaks,” the U.S. State as a new outbreak in Beijing saw tenegro reported new infections Department said about his meet- a decline in daily cases and Hong after weeks of having no positive ing with the Communist Party’s Kong Disneyland reopened after cases. top diplomat, Yang Jiechi. a major drop in infections in the All residents of Echinos were Pompeo has joined President Chinese territory. under curfew, allowed to leave Donald Trump in criticizing In western Germany, health their homes only to buy food or China’s response to the outbreak, officials in Guetersloh on medication and only while wear- including claiming that the virus Wednesday said the number of ing masks, after 73 new corona- may have emerged from a Chi- new COVID-19 cases linked to virus cases and four deaths were nese laboratory in Wuhan. the Toennies slaughterhouse in registered in the last week. China is also being called on to Rheda-Wiedenbrueck had risen Greece has been widely relieve the virus’ financial conse- to 657, a significant regional spike praised for managing to contain quences in Africa. for a country that has recorded its outbreak, with only 187 virus- South Africa’s President Cyril daily nationwide infections in the related deaths and just over 3,200 Ramaphosa addressed Chinese low hundreds lately. confirmed cases. leader Xi Jinping during an online “It’s no coincidence that the In neighboring Turkey, au- China-Africa summit and remind- /AP Toennies slaughterhouse has be- thorities made wearing masks KIN CHEUNG ed China that African nations are come the next hotspot of Coro- mandatory in three major cities, seeking significant debt relief as Visitors wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the new navirus infections,” said Freddy including the financial hub of Is- they battle the pandemic. coronavirus, take a selfie at the Hong Kong Disneyland on Thursday. Adjan, the deputy chairman of tanbul and the capital of Ankara, the NGG union that represents following an increase in con- workers in the food and drinks firmed cases since many busi- industry. nesses were allowed to reopen. He said workers employed In China, an outbreak detected by sub-contractors face “cata- in a wholesale market in the capi- strophic working and living tal last week has infected at least conditions.” 158 people in the country’s largest Germany is widely consid- resurgence since the initial out- ered to have handled the pan- break was brought under control demic well. The infection rate in March. The city reported 21 declined sharply after authori- new cases of COVID-19 on Thurs- ties imposed nationwide social day, down from 31 on Wednesday. distancing rules in March and City officials said close contacts the daily case increase has aver- of market workers, visitors and aged between 300-400 in June. other connections were being Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 15 WORLD India cautions China over its German prosecutors charge Russian over claim to area of deadly clash brazen Berlin killing

Associated Press Associated Press Russian citizen they identified as Vadim K., alias Vadim S. His last BERLIN — German prosecu- name was withheld in line with NEW DELHI — India on Thurs- tors on Thursday filed murder German privacy laws but has day cautioned China against mak- charges against a Russian man been widely reported as Vadim ing “exaggerated and untenable accused in the brazen daylight claims“ to the Galwan Valley area slaying in Berlin last year of a Krasikov, using the alias Vadim even as both nations tried to end a Georgian man, and said that the Sokolov. standoff in the Himalayan region Russian state ordered the killing They said that, at some point where their armies engaged in a — adding to tensions between the before mid-July last year, “state deadly clash. two countries. agencies of the central govern- Twenty Indian troops were The case prompted Germany ment of the Russian Federation” killed in Monday’s clash, which in December to expel two Rus- tasked him with “liquidating” the was the deadliest conflict be- sian diplomats, citing a lack of co- victim. tween the sides in 45 years. China operation with the investigation The suspect “accepted the state has not disclosed whether its forc- of the Aug. 23 killing. Russia’s killing assignment,” prosecutors es suffered any casualties. ambassador was called in to the said in a statement. “He either Responding to China’s claim foreign ministry in Berlin again hoped for a financial reward or to the valley, India’s External AP on Thursday. he shared the motives of those Affairs Ministry spokesman An- The victim, Tornike K., who who tasked him to kill a political urag Srivastava said both sides Indian paramilitary soldiers keep guard as Indian army convoy moves also has widely been identified in opponent and take revenge for his agreed to handle the situation on a highway northeast of Srinagar, India, on Thursday. reports on the killing as Zelim- participation in earlier conflicts responsibly. khan “Tornike” Khangoshvili, with Russia.” “Making exaggerated and liberately provoked and attacked as two emerging nations trying to was a Georgian citizen of Chech- Proseutors say that the killer untenable claims is contrary to its officers, though it also sig- realize their full development. en ethnicity who fought against approached Tornike K. from be- this understanding,” he said in a naled it wanted talks, noting the “After the incident, China and Russian troops in Chechnya. He hind on a bike in the small Klein- statement. importance of the broader bilat- India communicated and coordi- had previously survived multiple er Tiergarten park and shot him Both sides accused each other eral relationship. nated through military and diplo- assassination attempts and con- in the torso with a Glock handgun of instigating the clash between Foreign Ministry spokesperson matic channels,” he said at a daily tinued to receive threats after equipped with a silencer. The vic- their forces in the valley, part of Zhao Lijian, citing Chinese For- briefing. “The two sides agreed to fleeing to Germany in 2016. tim fell, and the assailant then fa- the disputed Ladakh region along eign Minister Wang Yi in a call deal fairly with the serious events On Thursday, federal prosecu- tally shot him twice in the head. the Himalayan frontier. with his Indian counterpart, said caused by the conflict in the Gal- tors filed charges of murder and The suspect was arrested near China stuck to its position that that “mutual respect and support wan Valley, and … cool down the a violation of weapons laws in a the scene shortly afterward and it was Indian troops who had de- serves our long-term interests” situation as soon as possible.” Berlin district court against a has been in custody ever since. PAGE 16 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 SHIFTING GEARS

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited hybrid

PHOTOS BY MARK PHELAN, DETROIT FREE PRESS/TNS Hyundai hybrid offers surprising features

BY MARK PHELAN midsize sedans in recent years. Ford and price to $29,900 and adds features and Highway driving assist supplements Detroit Free Press Kia still offer carryover hybrid sedans. A larger 17-inch aero-look wheels. The base adaptive cruise control by helping keep new Kia Optima hybrid should arrive soon, Blue has 16-inch wheels. the car centered in its lane. The driver still yundai should score a choice but Ford’s Fusion midsize sedan is on bor- I tested a top of the line Sonata Limited must have hands on the steering wheel, but slice of the shrinking pie for rowed time until a vehicle in a potentially that stickered at $35,300. Features on it the system takes a surprising amount of midsize hybrid sedans with the more popular body style replaces it. included a solar panel on the roof; blind work out of a long drive. Hstylish and well-equipped 2020 spot alert; video blind spot monitor; adap- Sonata hybrid. The new hybrid offers a Priced to move tive cruise control; Apple CarPlay; An- Quiet, comfortable and clean miserly version that the EPA rates at 52 droid Auto; front and rear collision alert mpg in combined city and highway driv- Prices for the 2020 Sonata hybrid start and automatic braking; LED headlights, The Sonata hybrid is smooth, comfort- ing and a loaded top model rated at 47 mpg at $27,750 for the Blue model, which is also taillights and daytime running lights; 12- able and easy to drive. I got good fuel econ- combined. the most fuel-efficient, rated at 50 mpg in speaker Bose audio; leather seats; heated omy in real world driving that combined What used to be a flood of hybrid mid- the city, 54 on the highway and 52 mpg and ventilated front seats, and a 10.25-inch city, suburb and highways. The gasoline size sedans has all evaporated in the last combined. The Blue’s 52 mpg matches the touch screen. engine and electric motor provide 192 few years, as automakers dropped sedans Toyota Camry LE as the midsize sedan The SEL and Limited are heavier than horsepower, fine for daily drives. While like the low-profit bad habit they’d become. with the best fuel economy. the base Blue, thanks to extra features most hybrids have continuously variable Where once an automaker had to offer Stepping up to an SEL model raises the and bigger wheels. The EPA rates them automatic transmissions, Hyundai uses its them to seem relevant, hybrid sedans are at 45 mpg in the city, 51 highway and 47 six-speed automatic. It works fine with the now more symbols of an automaker’s good combined. hybrid system. intentions than core products. Sonata prices are competitive with top The hybrid system uses a lithium-ion The Sonata, which debuted its new gaso- 2020 Hyundai Sonata Camry and Accord hybrids. The 2020 So- battery that’s under the rear seat. That line model late last year and just began Limited Hybrid nata hybrid is in dealerships now. location preserves trunk space at a useful selling hybrids, is nothing if not sincere. 16.0 cubic feet. Leg, shoulder and head- Unexpected features room are also fine. Where did all the hybrids go? The interior of my car featured leather The solar panel on the roof weighs 66 upholstery and soft materials on the doors, Hyundai Kia has quietly become one of pounds. That’s about 29 pounds less than dash and arm rests. the world’s leaders in electrification, add- a panoramic sunroof, but 44 pounds more Visually, the hybrid gets a unique grille ing all-electric models at the same time it than a simple steel roof. (with shutters to reduce drag), front bum- rolls out new hybrids. That’s a meaningful On a sunny day, the solar roof generates per, rear spoiler and 17-inch multi-spoke, philosophical and financial decision, as enough electricity to move the Sonata hy- aero-look wheels. The interior is unchanged, automakers like General Motors and Volk- brid about 2 miles a day or 700 miles a year, except for some display pages that show hy- swagen abandon hybrids to concentrate on if you live in a particularly sunny area. brid energy flow and fuel efficiency. purely electric vehicles. Vehicle type: Front-wheel drive midsize A “smart” driving mode reads inputs Safety equipment includes: About 33% of all car shoppers are con- sedan including the accelerator pedal, follow- Front and rear collision alert and auto- sidering a hybrid for their next vehicle, Base price: $35,300 ing distance, steering and hilly terrain to matic braking according to Hyundai, while 24% are con- Price as tested: $35,300 (excluding choose eco, comfort or sport mode. Sport Pedestrian detection sidering all-electric and 20% plug-in hy- destination charges) mode adjusts steering feel and engine Parking sensors brids, a technology that offers the best of Powertrain: 2.0-liter gasoline engine and sound noticeably. Blind spot alert and assist both worlds but seems to leave shoppers electric motor You can play “nature sounds,” including Lane keeping assist irredeemably confused. Output: 192 hp a crackling fire, rainy day and footsteps in Automatic high beams As with most customers shopping for Transmission: Six-speed automatic snow on the audio system. Adaptive cruise control vehicles these days, many people lean- EPA fuel economy rating: 45 mpg city/51 Hyundai took advantage of cameras and Lane following assist ing toward a hybrid are looking for SUVs. highway/47 combined sensors required by safety and assistance Highway driving assist Hyundai, Honda and Toyota are the only TNS to add the video blind spot monitor simply Rear cross traffic alert and assist major automakers to introduce new hybrid by adding a few lines of code. Rear occupant alert Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 17

Norah Jones picks up where she left off Music, Page 32

You may know tall, tattooed comedian Pete Davidson from ‘SNL’ or maybe from his appearances in the tabloids. The semi-autobiographical film ‘The King of Staten Island’ might change your perception of him.

Video games — 22 Travel — 23-31 Books — 34 Health — 36 Crossword — 38 PAGE 18 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: GADGETS & CHARTS The purr-fect companions Animatronic cats designed to comfort dementia patients living in isolation

BY DANIELLE IVANOV therapy fi ve days a week at the Sun Sentinel memory center. There, she did not have her own robotic cat, hen Marlys Cordes but she had structure to ground fl ipped on the light her days and friends to make in her daughter’s crafts with. But when the center Wbedroom, the last switched to teletherapy because thing she expected to hear was of the coronavirus pandemic, a robotic meow. She had no idea Hasey had to stay home, drasti- how interactive the toy cat re- cally magnifying her seclusion. sponsible, Silver, would be. “Especially since this corona- Silver is her 53-year-old virus hit, she’s not motivated to daughter Christine Hasey’s gray, do much at home,” Cordes said /TNS lifelike animatronic cat. Deliv- of her daughter. A typical day for AMY BETH BENNETT, SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL ered a week and a half ago as Hasey involves watching “Gold- Assistant Professor of Nursing Lisa Kirk Wiese, left, and nursing student Melissa Johnston sit with a surprise for Hasey, the pet is en Girls” episodes, completing robotic cats used to treat individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease June 2 at the Louis and Anne from the Louis and Anne Green word search puzzles, going out Green Memory & Wellness Center at Florida Atlantic University. Memory & Wellness Center at for two walks and sleeping. Florida Atlantic University. “Not much else interests her,” is intermediate. She recognizes triggered empathy and other Now, Melissa Johnston, a nurs- Silver, who purrs, meows, Cordes added. her surroundings and the day, positive emotions in patients, ing doctoral student at FAU, is blinks and rolls over, is one of But now, after just a week month and year. She still argues Wiese said, a former student carrying on part two of the pet more than 30 robotic cats the and half with Silver, Hasey is with her mom sometimes, like thought robotic pets might do the project by evaluating how the memory and wellness center improving. She regularly talks any mother-daughter duo. But same. robotic cats help at home during uses to treat dementia and to the toy cat, brushes its fur and she often seems lost in thought, She was right. quarantine. Alzheimer’s disease. Although jokes about it acting drunk when and she needs a walker to keep The robotic cats project, fi rst The memory and wellness they’ve been used for more than it rolls over. her balance. introduced by former student center has 30 cats for cognitively a year on campus, the cats are Hasey knows Silver isn’t alive, To slow the progression of her Bryanna Streit last summer for impaired adults ages 55 and now going to homes to see how but she loves and interacts with dementia and keep her mind as three months, not only got all 12 older who want to participate. effective they are as treat- her robot pet. And because Silver sharp as possible, Hasey needs participants cooing and smiling The cats are free for participants ment for the increased isolation doesn’t eat, poop, shed or pee, it’s not just pills but positive social in person, it even reduced their as they were already paid for by brought on by the coronavirus not a burden on the family. interaction. Silver provides the overall anxiety and depression grant funding through the uni- pandemic. “It makes me feel really latter. by 6 points and their dementia versity or donated by the Florida Hasey is one of the fi rst to encouraged to see her playing FAU registered nurse and as- loss by 1 to 2 points, Wiese said. Department of Elder Affairs. receive a robotic cat at home. with that cat,” Cordes said. “I’m sistant professor Lisa Wiese said “We’re so thrilled it’s working Johnston said she hopes to She has dementia caused by happy that she has anything to holding on to empathy is crucial for cognitively impaired adults start the project by July. Reye’s syndrome, and before stimulate her mind and body.” for people battling cognitive im- because there’s very few things “I think this has the potential quarantine began, she attended Hasey’s cognitive impairment pairment. Because animals have that stimulate them,” she said. to help a lot of people,” she said. GADGET WATCH

The new blower has a vari- able speed trigger for control and Gift ideas for Father’s Day a handy speed lock for easy and accurate control. Since the motor ($199) raises speed affects the noise level of BY GREGG ELLMAN shaping is an understatement. the game from the motor, it’s nice to keep it at Tribune News Service Along with your arm length, its previous model, which a low speed at times for an easy the pole trimmer extends up to a worked at 90 mph, to the new cleanup in near silence. But it e doesn’t need a tie, a 12-foot reach. Using it was a joy blower hitting speeds of 125 mph is worth noting, even at full vol- T-shirt or a belt he’ll — just charge the battery cording to De- with an output of up to 450 cubic ume, the new blower operates at never wear. What dad and you’re ready to go. Walt, the trimmer feet per minute with the included a maximum of 66 decibels. Hdoes need for Father’s As well as features a high-output concentrator nozzle. As for the battery life on both, Day is cool stuff like innovative extend- motor that can produce up to It’s as easy as walking around after several test runs and charg- to use the battery-operated tool tools for the grill and new tools ing, the 2,800 strokes per minute with its es, I’ve had no problem. But even to clear your yard of debris. for a perfect lawn. trim- 22-inch hardened steel laser-cut with great battery life, an extra The axial fan design maximizes DeWalt’s new cordless tree mer blades, making fast, clean cuts. A battery is always good to have on air output and run time with a trimmer and brush blower make has a 1-inch cutting gap works per- hand for bigger jobs. brushless motor. Its lightweight some of the most basic home seven-posi- fectly for some thicker cuts. www.dewalt.com landscaping tasks so simple. and ergonomic design make tion end that It can be stored fully extended, portability easy. The products are additions to acts like an elbow to position the or fold the trimmer down 180 DeWalt’s 200-product line in the trimmer in seven positions with degrees. A shoulder strap is 20V MAX System. a 180-degree range. This made it included, which is handy when Since I knew the DeWalt 20V perfect for trimming the tops of you’re working to control fatigue MAX Pole Hedge Trimmer hedges so the trimmings blended with the 7.9-pound trimmer. It ($199) would arrive in the com- with the rounded look they have. also assists in storage. ing weeks, I let some trimming The rechargeable battery Along with the rechargeable grow out a little over the past works off of the DeWalt DCB205 battery, an AC desktop charger is DEWALT/TNS month for better testing. To say 20V MAX Lithium Ion Battery included. DeWalt’s new it was done quickly, easily and Pack and is compatible with The DeWalt 20V MAX XR cordless tree trimmer, effi ciently along with perfect DeWalt’s 20V MAX tools. Ac- Brushless handheld blower top, extends up to a 12-foot reach. DeWalt’s cordless brush blower can hit speeds ON THE COVER: Illustration by Sean Moores/Stars and Stripes; photo of “The King of Staten Island” of 125 mph with an output of star Pete Davidson from Universal Studios and the Associated Press. up to 450 cubic feet per minute. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 19 WEEKEND: MOVIES

IFC FILMS/AP The Trip to Greece There is a poignant melancholy to “The Trip to Greece.” It’s partly because it might just be the last time Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon take their semi-fi ction- alized versions of themselves out for an impression-soaked spin around a pictur- Associated Press esque locale. But it’s also a beautiful reminder of everything that we’re missing, elieve it or not, a lot of new fi lms and the little and big luxuries that we can’t even afford to dream about right now: have been released since movie Travel, food, wine, friends. (Available for digital rental.) theaters were shuttered by the — Bahr Bcoronavirus pandemic — and a lot of good fi lms. They have arrived by streaming service, cable television, on-demand, drive-in Stream now and even Instagram. And the fi lms keep coming. Here are 10 favorites of AP Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr.

The 10 best fi lms released Michael Stuhlbarg and Elisabeth Moss star since theaters were closed in the biographical drama “Shirley.” NEON/AP

Crip Camp:

A Disability Revolution HBO/AP The decadeslong struggle for the Bad Education equity of people with disabilities is at the center of Nicole Newnham and This true-life suburban crime drama might very well have been destined for Jim LeBrecht’s Netfl ix documentary. Oscar buzz. Instead, it went straight to HBO and very likely the Emmys, should But for a fi lm that tells a vital and they happen. In Cory Finley’s fi lm, a Long Island school district becomes under-told history, it’s also uncom- enmeshed in an embezzlement scandal that has its prim superintendent (Hugh monly loving, celebratory and spirited. Jackman) and assistant superintendent (Allison Janney) fi ghting for their jobs. In “Crip Camp,” we see a social — Coyle movement fueled by the passion of remarkable individuals. — Coyle

NETFLIX/AP The documentary “Crip Camp” is now available on Netfl ix.

How to Build a Girl IFC FILMS/AP A portrait of a writer as a young, talented and messy woman, “How to Build a Girl,” based on Caitlin Moran’s semi-autobiographical novel, features a delightful Beanie Feldstein as a teenage girl from a downtrodden U.K. AMAZON STUDIOS/AP town who invents a larger-than-life persona to help get a foot in the door The Vast of Night in the male-dominated world of music Andrew Patterson’s stunning directorial debut (streaming on Amazon) is a low- writing. (Available for digital rental) budget sci-fi thriller set in a small town in 1950s New Mexico. With sound and — Bahr shadow, it summons a fully realized vision of mid-century paranoia with more contemporary fi lmmaking fl air, including a memorable long-take prowl through Beanie Feldstein stars in the town. Rarely do new directorial talents announce themselves this clearly. comedy “How to Build a Girl.” — Coyle

Driveways Never Rarely The Half of It Shirley New York, New York A gracefully understated fi lm about Sometimes Always This Netfl ix sleeper is smarter than Josephine Decker’s prickly, unnerving Spike Lee’s ambitious Vietnam War next-door neighbors — one an eight- Eliza Hittman’s “Never Rarely Some- your average Cyrano-inspired high story about reclusive author Shirley veteran fi lm, “Da 5 Bloods,“ recently year-old boy (Lucas Jaye), the other a times Always” will break your heart, school dramedy. From writer-director Jackson is set a ’50s Vermont col- debuted on Netfl ix, but he’s already retired Korean veteran (Brian Dennehy, and you’ll be glad it did. This quiet, Alice Wu (“Saving Face”) in her fi rst lege town but also takes place in the made possibly the most indelible and in one of his last performances) — sharp and deeply felt drama about fi lm in 15 years, “The Half of It” fol- gothic realm of one of Jackson’s own moving fi lm of the pandemic. Set to who become unlikely friends, Andrew a teenage girl in rural Pennsylvania lows a whip-smart Chinese-American stories. Decker’s fourth fi lm, executive Frank Sinatra, the three-minute short Ahn’s exquisitely gentle little movie has who must travel to New York to get student Ellie (played by the wonderful produced by Martin Scorsese, has a “New York, New York” simply and felt blessedly nourishing this spring. an abortion is the kind of fi lm that Leah Lewis) who reluctantly helps a knack for making perspective a play- straightforwardly captures lockdown in The tale might be sentimental, but burrows deep into your being and romantically challenged football player thing and blurring the lines between Lee’s home city. A galvanizing tribute Ahn’s touch is true, and the perfor- stays with you long after. Newcom- woo the beautiful and soulful Aster art and reality. In “Shirley” (available to New York when it needed it most. mances of the three leads (including ers Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder (the girl of both of their dreams). It’s for digital rental), the fi lmmaking craft — Coyle Hong Chau as the boy’s mother) are capture the unease of simply existing an original gem that didn’t get half the is nearly as good as Elisabeth Moss’ all tenderly human. The beautiful fi nal in their teenage girl bodies when the buzz it would have had the Tribeca ferocious performance as Jackson. shot is achingly sweet. (Available for world sees them only as objects to be Film Festival not been canceled — Coyle digital rental. possessed and controlled. (Available because of the pandemic. — Coyle for digital rental) — Bahr — Bahr PAGE 20 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: MOVIES

In stand-up and on ‘SNL,’ Pete Davidson’s comedy has always been disarmingly open. He says ‘The King of Staten Island’ is ‘100% me’

BY JAKE COYLE  Associated Press

he fi rst time Pete Davidson performed It’s an ironic place for Davidson to be since “The King stand-up, he was 16. It was in front of of Staten Island,” a comedy Davidson co-wrote with Apa- a handful of people at a place called tow and Dave Sirus, begins with him playing videogames the Looney Bin Comedy Club in Staten in his mom’s basement. The movie is about him getting off Island. He describes it as inside a bowl- the couch, reluctantly making something of himself and ing alley and a Wendy’s and across the fi nding some peace with the death of his father. street from an LA Fitness. From the start, Davidson’s gleefully squirm-inducing “Which is the most Staten Island comedy has been open and self-referential. The fi rst joke thingT I ever heard,” says Davidson. “I remember when it he ever told onstage was about when he asked for a car wouldn’t go well, you could hear people bowling and get- and his mom said he could have a Mongoose. “I got really ting strikes and spares.” excited because I thought it was like a German car,” he As a standout performer on “Saturday Night Live” and says. “I thought it was like a Kia Mongoose.” the star of Judd Apatow’s new “The King of Staten Is- In appearances on Weekend Update, he often uses his land,” the 26-year-old Davidson would normally be able own life for punchlines, self-deprecatingly and bemusedly to refl ect on those humble origins from a higher perch. drawing on the media coverage that has followed him But because of the pandemic — and since he was about to through mental health issues and a high-profi le romance move when the lockdown began — he’s back in his moth- with pop singer Ariana Grande. er’s house in Staten Island, living in the basement. And yet Davidson feels widely misunderstood. “The “This is my basement but it’s also my bedroom, which King of Staten Island” may change that. The movie, he is even more embarrassing,” says Davidson, smiling on a says, “is 100% me.” recent interview by Zoom with his bed in the background. CONTINUED ON PAGE 21

Directed by Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson stars in “The King of Staten Island,” based loosely on the life of the “Saturday Night Live” actor.

UNIVERSAL PICTURES/AP Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 21 WEEKEND: MOVIE REVIEW Davidson steps up in ‘King of Staten Island’ Comedian plays semi-fi ctionalized version of himself in Apatow fi lm

BY LINDSEY BAHR of the most unlikable Apatow Associated Press leads (at least at fi rst). Scott is angry at the world for he protagonists in Judd taking his father away, although Apatow movies don’t he tries to hide that behind a generally have their nihilistic stoner front. He lives Tstuff together. They are with his mother Margie (Marisa emotionally stunted, occasionally Tomei) and refuses to commit to underachieving, unmotivated to the local girl he’s sleeping with change and often even border on (Bel Powley, channeling “Work- unlikable. But whether it’s Seth ing Girl”-style Staten Island Rogen’s stoner-entrepreneur, swagger). He knows he has men- Steve Carell’s 40-year-old virgin tal health issues but doesn’t seem or Adam Sandler’s depressed to want to do anything about it. movie star, there has always been He doesn’t have any prospects or at least some separation between passions. His friends are losers the actor and the character. too. And he doesn’t even really That shield of fi ction is pushed seem to care about his pie-in-the- aside in his latest, “The King of sky career choice of tattoo artist Staten Island,” in which Pete Da- (his lack of skills in that depart- vidson (a co-writer and producer ment provides a particularly on the fi lm) lays bare many of his funny through line). personal struggles for our enter- But Scott is 24 and his youthful UNIVERSAL PICTURES/AP tainment and edifi cation, from indifference is starting to turn losing his fi refi ghter father at the into a full-fl edged character fl aw, Marisa Tomei, left, plays Pete Davidson’s mother in the comedy “The King of Staten Island.” age of 7 to living with Crohn’s which is why Margie gives him syndrome, in this tale of a Staten a push and then a shove out of Apatow refuses to make short to learn about both work and his interest descends to pull him out Island loser who is more than her house to get his act together. movies, and thus “The King of father. of his status quo. And there is no happy to just drift. She’s emboldened by her new Staten Island” is a bit of an odys- It might seem silly to say, but miraculous revelation that fi xes It is the kind of personal proj- boyfriend Ray (Bill Burr). He’s sey that’s packed with some well- Davidson is really good at play- him completely, just a few little ect that could have gone wrong a fi refi ghter too, which makes drawn side characters (including ing himself. He never sacrifi ces ones. in so many ways. All you need Scott crazy. When Ray takes him Maude Apatow as Scott’s sister) honesty in the name of trying Davidson isn’t everyone’s cup is for the lead to lack a certain out to a baseball game with his and subplots as well as some to make himself seem cooler or of tea, and no one knows that self-awareness or for the fi lm- fellow fi refi ghters, Scott decides questionable and repetitive ones. more sympathetic, and you end better than he does. It’s that maker to be too protective. But to rant to the guys (among them It also curiously leaves some up liking him more because of it. self-awareness that elevates this somehow, and despite its bloated an excellent Steve Buscemi) story threads dangling . What is so refreshing about story and makes “The King of runtime, Davidson and Apatow about why people in their profes- But it’s a journey that does pay “The King of Staten Island” is Staten Island” worth the watch. have made a fi lm that is honest, sion shouldn’t have families. It’s off and the fi lm really hits its that there isn’t some big Holly- “The King of Staten Island” is now entertaining and humane. That raw and uncomfortable and helps stride in the third act, in which wood arc to it. Scott doesn’t sud- available through VOD. It is rated R for language, drug use, sexual content and is no small feat considering that set the stage for what will come Scott fi nds himself living in the denly become a tattoo prodigy. some violence/bloody images. Running Davidson’s character Scott is one next for Scott. fi re station with Ray and starts No suspiciously put-together love time: 136 minutes.

FROM PAGE 20 tell, was cathartic. “I personally don’t think people have a “Pete had to write scenes from the point good idea of who I am, which is another of view of other people. If he was writing reason why this movie is so important and a scene with him confronting his mom, dear to me,” says Davidson. “It’s as trans- he had to write in her voice and he had to parent and honest and open as I could pos- write in his sister’s voice,” says Apatow. “I sibly be. I hope that if you do see it, maybe think that allowed him to see himself in a you see what I see in myself.” new way.” Universal Pictures will release “The Davidson could have been seen by some King of Staten Island,” originally slated to as a risky bet. In 2018, a troubling Insta- gram message prompted a police visit to open the SXSW Film Festival, on Friday the “SNL” offi ces. But Apatow believed via on-demand after its theatrical run was that Davidson should also be a producer canceled by the pandemic. on the fi lm, making him responsible for The movie is heavily based on David- the entire set. son’s life. His character is struggling with “I’ve been through a lot and to have the death of his father, a fi refi ghter who someone believe in you and still have your died in the line of duty. When Davidson back even when it might not be popular was 7, his fi refi ghter father, Scott, died on to do so, it really means the world to me,” Sept. 11. In the fi lm, Davidson’s feelings of says Davidson. “I’ll never forget that.” heartache and anger are challenged when For those who know him more from his mother (Marisa Tomei) begins dating the tabloids, “The King of Staten Island” a fi refi ghter (Bill Burr). will certainly reveal a different side to “It’s something that’s been weighing Davidson. It has as much emotional pain on my chest for a very long time,” says and tender family drama as it does clouds Davidson. “It allowed me to heal on a UNIVERSAL PICTURES/AP of weed smoke and man-child jokes. Like personal level. My main goal in doing this Davidson, it’s full of the messiness of life. was to grow out of it.” “The King of Staten Island” is a semi-autobiographical take on the life of Pete Davidson, Tall and lanky with sunken eyes, David- Apatow, the fi lmmaker of “The 40-Year- who lost his fi refi ghter father during the Sept. 11 attacks. son is covered in tattoos; he’s literally an Old Virgin” and “Funny People,” fi rst open book, though all that ink can work became acquainted with Davidson when they began kicking around movie ideas. Davidson hasn’t avoided his father in like a mask, too. But he counts two as his he was making 2015’s “Trainwreck,” with One of their fi rst scripts, a college his comedy. In his recent Netfl ix comedy most important: He has his father’s badge Amy Schumer. Apatow has shepherded comedy, fi zzled. “Pete hadn’t been to col- special “Alive From New York,” he recalls number, 8418, tattooed on his arm, and a the careers of several young comic tal- lege and I had only been for 18 months,” learning his dad did cocaine. “I knew he fi re helmet with 343 on it for the number ents, like Seth Rogen (“Knocked Up”) and chuckles Apatow, speaking from his home was a hero,” he says with a grin. “But I of fi refi ghters who died on 9/11. Lena Dunham (“Girls”), but Davidson’s in Los Angeles. Then they inched toward didn’t know he was a superhero.” “They were very healing for me to get,” seemingly lackadaisical, bug-eyed ver- something more personal. And the comedian had contemplated he says, before noting he has some he sion of stunted maturity is more plainly “As soon as we said, ‘Let’s make a mounting a one-man show about his fa- regrets, too. Stewie from “Family Guy” is wounded than his previous collaborators. movie about his character’s mom dating ther. Instead, “The King of Staten Island” on his hands and neck. Davidson shrugs. At Schumer’s urging, Apatow gave Da- a fi refi ghter,’ we knew that we’d have to became his autobiographical outlet. They “I’m an impulsive person,” he says. “You vidson a small role in “Trainwreck.” Then address everything,” says Apatow. took it slowly. The writing, Apatow could just get to learn.” PAGE 22 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: VIDEO GAMES 5 intriguing titles Return to the classics for PlayStation 5

BY GIESON CACHO Clubhouse Games for Nintendo Switch has a favorite for everyone The Mercury News Although E3 has been canceled, it’s not BY GIESON CACHO stopping video game makers from un- The Mercury News leashing big announcements. Sony led the way June 11 with its PlayStation 5 reveal f there’s one consistent message event showing what the console looks like this year, it’s this: People should along with a slew of upcoming games. stay inside. The coronavirus has left Sony Interactive Entertainment un- Ipeople sheltering in place, and civil veiled everything from AAA blockbusters unrest has made curfews widespread. to promising indie titles. The reveal ran As America swings from one crisis the gamut and showed that there’s a little to another, quality time at home has something for everyone on the PlayStation become more important. Families can 5, which is slated to come out this holiday spend it bingeing Netfl ix series, or they season. Here is what stuck out the most: can turn to Clubhouse Games: 51 World- 1. Village: Resident Evil: Despite the wide Classics on the Nintendo Switch. unusual name, this should be considered Yes, the title doesn’t exactly roll off Resident Evil VIII and it follows Ethan, the tongue, but the latest entry to the the protagonist of the previous entry. As console’s library packs plenty of amuse- the name implies, he’s investigating a ment for a family game night. Leverag- village near a snow-capped locale a few ing the versatility of the Joy-Con and the years after the events of Resident Evil system’s touch screen, the developers at VII. What moved this game to the top of Agenda have programmed 51 fi ne-tuned the list are its visuals. They jump out at games plus a rudimentary piano for play- Photos by Nintendo of America you in terms of the realistic faces and ers. Nintendo’s Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics for the Switch includes a mix atmosphere. The title looks like it will The roster is a mix of card games, show off the next-generation graphics of board games, toy-based curiosities of 51 card games, toy-based curiosities and other pastimes like Checkers, Dominos, Chess and Mancala — without the hassle of pieces to lose, set up or clean up. the PlayStation 5, which will likely include and other pastimes. Clubhouse Games ray tracing to boost realism in the game, supports up to four players and has an increase the immersion and make the online mode. Through a free download- remains. experience altogether more terrifying. able program on Clubhouse Games has 2. Horizon: Forbidden West: Again, this the Nintendo eShop, a trade-off. Although the is “Horizon Zero Dawn 2” with a some- players who have feel of a classic game what different name, and it again follows the full game can isn’t entirely there, the Aloy. The postapocalyptic hero is back, play with another fact that players can and this time she makes her way to North Switch console. jump in without setting America. From the screenshots, it looks That means one full up pieces or cleaning like she’ll be in the Bay Area for part of version can support up is a major benefi t. It the adventure. She’ll also face off against multiple consoles also lets players cycle Sylens who now has control of HADES, for local play. through the amusements the original’s main villain. The trailer At its core, at a rapid-fi re pace. If showed off new robot designs and fresh Clubhouse Games your group decides Toy areas for Aloy to explore, most notably is a party title. It’s a Boxing isn’t cutting it, the underwater elements. Just the fact project that excels you can switch over that players get to continue Aloy’s journey in group settings to Blackjack in a min- Take on a human foe or the computer in Toy Boxing. is enough to make this one of my more — much like a board game. Competitors ute. If Slot Car Racing anticipated games of the future. can argue over the lucky roll in Yacht grows dull, players can 3. Spider-Man: Miles Morales: This test their skills. They can even earn cos- Dice — aka Yahtzee — or they can test try their hand at 6-Ball title is notable because it appears to be metic upgrades such as Mario-themed their skills at Darts by using the Joy-Con Puzzle, a Tetris-style diversion. the only one on the list coming out in 2020 cards for playing through the single- motion controls. What’s great is that Clubhouse Games and it stars one of the few Latino heroes The games themselves don’t take too tallies the wins and losses for each player mode. The most surprising element of Club- in gaming. Morales was introduced in long and they’re easy to pick up and competition. It’s essentially the unbi- 2018’s “Spider-Man” as a teenager just play thanks to their familiarity. Players ased scorekeeper and arbiter, though I house Games is the educational factor. Many of the 51 worldwide classics have learning his powers, but in this sequel, it will know games like Checkers, Domi- wouldn’t try arguing over the rules with appears he’ll be setting out on his own. noes and Chess. They’ll even recognize the Switch. It is going to ignore you. their origins in different cultures and feature long histories. Agenda acknowl- This webslinger created in 2011 has a dif- carbon copies of childhood favorites such If a player wants to enjoy the distrac- ferent set of powers than Peter Parker and as Sorry!, Uno and Connect 4, although tions of Clubhouse Games alone, Agenda edges that and gives players the back- ground behind games such as Mancala it looks like that will manifest itself in the they are listed by their non-copyrighted supports that as well with a surprisingly upcoming game. His “venom strike” — a good single-player mode across all 51 from ancient Egypt, and Hanafuda, names. directed energy power — also shows up in games. Players will just have to battle the a card game that Nintendo originally Agenda leveraged the visual power of the trailer. computer. In addition, titles such as Klon- manufactured. the Switch to create lifelike facsimiles 4. Demon’s Souls: From the looks of dike and Spider solitaire are meant to be The developer groups the activities of various games and adapted each so it, this remake will look exceptional on played alone. in themes and ties them to unlockable that it feels close to the original. The the PlayStation 5 and will fi ll a niche in Agenda rewards players for their vic- fi gurines that act as guides through each tactile sensation of dropping chips on the that library. Bluepoint Games has a good Four-in-a-Row board isn’t there, but the tories with medals, and players can try game. This single-player mode is a great history of doing remakes: updating the core strategy of outhinking the opponent more diffi cult versions of the games to way to learn the basics of each enter- prise. It gives gamers a chance to learn superb “Shadow of the Colossus” and a new pastime in a welcoming environ- releasing “Gravity Rush Remastered.” ment. They’ll have all the virtual equip- (That’s a cult favorite worth playing on ment and rules at hand. the PS4.) I have no doubt that the Austin, Clubhouse Games does a decent job of Texas-based studio will have the same teaching players the 51 games. Offer- success here. I just hope that some of the ings such as Shogi or Riichi Mahjong mechanics are updated and the game is are complicated, but thankfully, Agenda somewhat easier to play. presents these games intuitively. It al- 5. Little Devil Inside: This indie title lows players to learn the games through captured my attention because of its the best teacher — experience. distinct look and humor. It’s described as The sheer variety in Clubhouse Games an action RPG with survival elements, is its strength. The developers maximize but the trailer appears to show infl uences the fun of these tried-and-true games of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” and by making them easy to play so the “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The combina- focus stays on what makes each of them tion of style and compelling substance has great. Even if fans don’t like one activity, this game high on my list. The developer, there’s plenty of others to choose from Neostream, has been working on this title and they can perhaps fi nd a new hobby to for a while. It was a Kickstarter project focus their passion on. scheduled to be released in 2016. Now it’s In Texas Hold’Em, a variation on poker, you must make hands with the two cards Platform: Nintendo Switch a timed exclusive for the PS5 that will also you’re holding and the fi ve cards on the table. Online: tinyurl.com/y9245l7g come to the PS4. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 23 WEEKEND: QUICK TRIPS Europe ON THE QT DIRECTIONS Shawarma Alley in Adliya. Take Awal Ave. west from the base. Pass the Grand Mosque through the intersection onto Bani Otbah Ave and the second left onto Osama Bin Aid Ave. (aka Shawarma Alley). TIMES Daily, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; call ahead if any coronavi- rus restrictions are in effect. COSTS Looking is free. Carpet prices vary. INFORMATION Carpet House: Phone: +973 1771-0163, Online: facebook/carpet.house.79, email: houseofcarpet@ hotmail.com Oasis Carpet Centre: +973 1771-3197, Online: oasiscarpets.com, email: [email protected] — Joshua Karsten

PHOTOS BY JOSHUA KARSTEN/Stars and Stripes Mohammed Abdu Al-Omari rolls out a carpet during a “rug fl op’’ event in Bahrain, hosted by U.S. Navy Cmdr. Joe Zerby and his wife, Jill. The informal parties involve socializing and perusing rugs of varying value for sale. Patterns and patter

Mustafa Ameen, from the Carpet House in Adliya, ‘Rug fl ops’ make for a colorful social event in Bahrain Bahrain, rolls out a carpet during a “rug fl op.”

BY JOSHUA KARSTEN dulla said. The word ‘rug’ is an American word, but the Stars and Stripes term “rug fl op” soon caught on. Although the origin is up for debate, Abdulla explained here’s nothing like a good old-fashioned “rug fl op,” where carpet vendors literally that he and other successful “rug fl oppers” continue to thrive with the military community because of trust, as roll out the red carpet for service members stationed in Bahrain. “not all shop owners will give you a fair price.” But if red isn’t your carpet color, shop owners will keep them rolling until you “It is this honest attitude and not focusing on the highest price that has gotten me more business over the T see one you like, either in their store, or at your place for an afternoon of food, fun years,” Abdulla said. and a truckload of carpets. Honest price or not, some carpets can cost thousands, said former Bahrain community member and carpet Rug fl ops typically include a couple hours of social- ($16,000) and he has many antique carpets more than a afi cionado Cmdr. Charles McKinney, currently serving at izing before participants circle around, as the host fl ops century old. Omari said Persian rugs can cost much more a NATO base in the Netherlands. carpets one by one into a mound. overseas depending on the location, quality and history, “Prepare yourself to be in a situation akin to any other My fi rst rug fl op last year was a surreal experience. with some carpets being “made before Jesus.” situation which could be addictive,” McKinney said. “Es- After a few oohs and ahhs, participants then negotiated “Mohammed will take the time to teach you about the pecially if you attend a fl op.” prices — often cheaper than in the store — and broke out differences,” Joe Zerby said. “When you see this one McKinney recommended to set a rug aside and look at the credit cards. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed it. is 600 BD and that one is 200 BD, he can explain why, it again later, saying “you’ll be surprised how different it As coronavirus restrictions slowly ease, rug fl ops are instead of it just being like magic.” looks the second time around.” McKinney has purchased becoming an option again, though the outdoor versions The Zerbys regularly visited Omari’s store, where they more than 15 carpets from Omari and other shops from are understandably more popular in the winter. sipped tea and looked at carpets “just for fun.” multiple tours in Bahrain over his career. “Flops are a great idea, especially for a community of My fi rst invite, prior to the pandemic, came from bud- “I’ve learned you cannot get rugs like this in America friends and co-workers,” McKinney added. “They really ding collectors Cmdr. Joe Zerby and his British wife, Jill, or the U.K. unless you’re paying thousands and thou- are fun social events, and I applaud and give thanks to who have purchased more than a dozen carpets from host sands,” Jill Zerby said. “And the Americans do have a anyone who has ever hosted one.” Mohammed Abdu Al-Omari, owner of Carpet House in fascination for them; I don’t know why.” More than half of Abdulla and Omari’s business comes Adliya. After asking around, I learned that this phenomenon is from Americans. The shop owners both showed off their Omari knew where each carpet came from and its growing in popularity for the military community, which proud collection of U.S. Navy command ball caps and value just by looking at the patterns and material. Per- Omari claims was his idea back in 1994. coins that have been presented to them over the years. sian, Afghan, Pakistani, Kashmiri, Kazakhstani, Turkish, “It started with an American guy” who came into If you want to see a fl op, shop owners will take the time the list goes on and on. But Omari said the value can be Omari’s store with an idea to host a carpet education to show you as many carpets as you want in their stores, found in the details. event for U.S. Navy sailors coming to Bahrain for a port assuming current coronavirus restrictions permit it. “It is very easy to know,” Omari explained. “Each area visit. “He invited me to his house, and we brought food They even offered me some tea and Arabic coffee at the of Iran, for example, has their own design, own color.” and he brought the drinks ... and he make it like a party.” time. Omari shared tips and advice on the difference be- Under normal circumstances, Omari hosts similar par- Abdulla said he had customers cancel rug fl ops at their tween handmade carpets — which have imperfections ties about fi ve times a week. homes over the past few months because of the pan- and knots on the back — to machine-woven carpets that But just a few doors down from Omari is Oasis Carpet demic, but that he’s ready to do them again with social are more symmetrical. A tribal carpet from Afghanistan, Centre, where shop owner Abdul Wahed Abdulla has distancing and other safety measures enforced. for example, could take up to eight months to complete been doing rug fl ops for three decades, also claiming to Both Omari and Abdulla will take care of everything, and will often have no designer. A rug designed by a have started the trend out of his van in the earlier days including the food. single family from Iran will have fewer imperfections, of Naval Support Activity Bahrain, “when it was much “But you need to buy the booze,” Omari joked. Omari said. smaller.” [email protected] His most expensive carpet costs 6,000 Bahraini Dinar “It started small and we called it ‘carpet party,’ ” Ab- @joshua_karsten PAGE 24 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Europe English shops open to delighted customers

BY SYLVIA HUI AND PAN PYLAS a more tentative approach to the easing Associated Press of the coronavirus restrictions. North- ern Ireland’s stores reopened last week. Long lines stretched along streets England also saw zoos, safari parks and across England as shops selling items drive-in cinemas reopen on Monday. considered as nonessential during the The new shopping experience is any- coronavirus pandemic, such as sneakers thing but normal, though. and toys, welcomed customers on Monday Shops are limiting numbers and are for the fi rst time since the U.K. was put providing hand sanitizers at the door as into lockdown in late March. well as creating one-way traffi c systems Starved of the retail experience for inside. Plastic screens protect workers the best part of three months, shoppers from shoppers at payment counters and generally appeared to abide by the social some shops will only take cards, not cash. distancing requirement to stay two meters At the Apple store on Regent Street in (6 ½ feet) apart as they awaited their turn central London, staff checked custom- to enter the stores. ers’ temperatures and insisted upon face Not everywhere, though — pushing coverings. and shoving was evident at the NikeTown Not all shops in England are reopening. store on Oxford Street, London’s world-fa- Many say the social distancing guidelines mous shopping mecca, at its reopening. are just too diffi cult and are urging the For friends Dionne Sumner and Ol- British government to reduce the 2-meter ivia Copeland, both 25, it was a far more requirement. orderly experience when they waited to Critics have also accused the govern- get into their local budget clothes retailer ment of being too hasty given still-high MATT DUNHAM/AP Primark in Liverpool. Arriving at the levels of daily coronavirus infections. store at 8:30 a.m., they queued for about Though the country’s daily virus-related Shoppers frequent stores considered nonessential June 15 for the fi rst time in 15 minutes before getting in. death rates have fallen to below those seen months in London. Social distancing and sanitizing measures were encouraged. “This has been planned; we’ve been before the lockdown, there are worries really missing it,” Copeland said after of a second spike. The U.K., as a whole, Despite the reopening, footfall is not to travel there without using the city’s spending more than 200 pounds ($250). has recorded 41,698 coronavirus-related expected to come anywhere near levels Underground subway. “It is nice to get back out; it’s better than deaths, the third highest in the world pre-lockdown. At London’s Oxford Street, With virtually no tourists in town, being stuck in the house.” behind the United States and Brazil. normally teeming with shoppers, busi- London’s entire West End shopping and Monday’s reopening of shops, from Customers are being encouraged to nesses have installed scores of signs to theater district was expected to see just department stores to booksellers and “be sensible” as the government seeks to ensure social distancing. Some sidewalks 10% to 15% of its normal customers this electronic retailers, only applies to reopen the economy “gradually and care- have been widened and extra bike sta- week. International tourists now face a 14- England. Scotland and Wales are taking fully.” tions were put up to encourage shoppers day quarantine upon arrival in Britain. British, Belgian museums shed light on slave trade, exploitation

What many have failed to expand perspectives beyond that materials refl ects the enduring in the Caribbean; resistance to The history of the museum achieve over the course of years of the dominant cultural group . impact of the transatlantic slave slavery and the abolition cam- itself is fascinating and highly was suddenly and swiftly ac- (Actual museum visits may have trade. The Enslavement and paigns; the African presence in troubling. In 1897, at the request complished in the wake of the to wait a bit longer, as coronavi- Middle Passage gallery shows London post-abolition and the of King Leopold II, the “Colo- killing of George Floyd at the rus concerns keep many doors the horrifi c conditions the cap- enduring legacy of London’s nial Section” of an exhibition hands of police in Minneapolis. closed for the time being.) tives endured on the journey involvement in slavery. Online: making up part of the Brussels In Europe, at least three statues across the Atlantic and the toil tinyurl.com/y2dvvsww International Exposition was glorifying fi gures with legacies Britain and abuse they faced on the moved to the “Africa Palace” in tied to slavery and colonialism Estimates place the number plantations at which their labor Belgium Tervuren, where in addition to in Africa are now part of history of Africans shipped to the New was exploited. Instruments of en- The Royal Museum for Central animals, ethnographic and ar- themselves, with more falls from World for slavement and punishment add Africa in Tervuren, a Flemish tistic objects, an African village grace likely to follow. a life of impact to the displays. Online: municipality east of Brussels, was re-created in the park, with The toppling of the monuments slavery at tinyurl.com/yddsd5f9 houses 27 collections on themes 267 Congolese people brought in began on June 7, when a statue somewhere Bristol’s close connection to relating to history and anthropol- to lend it an air of authenticity. of Edward Colston, an English around 12 the transatlantic slave trade ogy. The majority of its holdings The seven who died over that merchant involved in the slave million, is brought to light at the Bris- originate from the Democratic exceptionally cold summer were trade, was pushed into the har- and it is tol People gallery at a mu- Republic of the Congo and were buried in paupers’ graves. bor in Bristol, England. On June estimated seum named the M Shed, where collected during the colonial pe- In 1898, the temporary ex- 9, authorities in London removed that Britain visitors learn how the growth of riod, when the military person- hibition became the country’s a statue of Robert Milligan, a transported sugar cultivation in the Carib- nel, civil servants, missionaries, fi rst permanent museum of the sugar plantation owner and slave more than bean and tobacco in Virginia teachers, traders and scientists Congo. trader. Also that day, a statue of Karen Bradbury 3 million and Maryland ensured a steady active there were encouraged In an effort to shake off the King Leopold II was removed Africans to demand for enslaved Africans. to collect everyday and artistic museum’s reputation as a space in Antwerp, Belgium. The king, its colonies in North and South Online: tinyurl.com/y9pjv7kh items and animals. Although that glorifi ed colonialization, who referred to himself as the America and the Caribbean. The At the Museum of London primarily known for its ethno- the museum underwent a fi ve- proprietor of the world’s only slave trade was carried out from Docklands, the gallery titled graphic objects, the museum year, 75 million euro revamp, privately-owned colony, presided many British ports, the three “London, Sugar and Slavery” also possesses a wealth of photos, reopening in December of 2018. from Brussels over an unspeak- most dominant of which were in is housed in a archive In a room with a marble wall ably brutal regime of forced Liverpool, London and Bristol. building materials inscribed with the names of labor in the Congo for the extrac- The International Slavery constructed and items Belgians who died in the Congo, tion of ivory and rubber. Be- Museum in Liverpool explores for the pertaining to the names of Congolese victims tween 1880 and 1920, the native the legacy of the transatlantic storage of the natural of colonialism are superimposed population went from 20 million slave trade and other forms of sugar gained sciences. So by means of a projector. Other to 10 million. enslavement. This campaigning by the labor vast is the collections feature revised cap- The reckoning for monuments museum that actively engages of enslaved museum’s tions, and videos allow African to controversial fi gures will like- with contemporary human rights men, women collection that voices to speak out on contempo- ly continue. London Mayor Sadiq issues was opened in 2007, the and children only about 1% rary issues from climate change Khan stated that a commission on West Indi- bicentenary of the abolition of is displayed as to popular culture. The museum would be set up to review all the an plantations. the British slave trade. Its Albert part of its per- is presently open to visitors, but capital’s landmarks, which will The gallery Dock location is equally signifi - manent exhibi- advance booking is essential. include street names, the names cant; as it was here that the slave offers a look at tions. Online: africamuseum.be of public buildings and plaques, trading ships were repaired and early trade with and to make recommendations fi tted out. Liverpool ships car- Africa and its This hand-painted sugar bowl, distributed by for the renaming or removal of ried about 1.5 million enslaved slave traders; life campaigners for the abolition of slavery, reminded those with links to slavery. Africans across the Atlantic on on the plantations British people of the slaves who produced their sugar. It’s a good time to look more approximately 5,000 voyages. and the wealth It’s on display at the Museum of London Docklands. closely at the collections of The museum’s extensive col- generated by museums that are attempting to lection of artifacts and archive British colonies Museumoflondon.org.uk Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 25 WEEKEND: FOOD & DINING Europe YACHTOVA RESTAURANT

Address: Aleja Spacerowa 11 11-730 Mikołajki, Poland Hours: Monday-Sunday, breakfast 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m., dinner 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Times are subject to change. A la carte menu avail- able until 10 p.m. Prices: Between $5 and $24.99 Menu: English, Polish Phone: +48 87 420 60 00 — Immanuel Johnson

PHOTOS BY IMMANUEL JOHNSON/Stars and Stripes Tender chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes, drizzled with gravy and served with vegetables, is an excellent choice at the Yachtova restaurant in Mikolajki, Poland. Lakeside luxury

Yachtova Restaurant in Mikolajki serves up delicious Beef with a signature sauce, served with potatoes and vegetables, is one of the main courses offered at the Yachtova restaurant. The sign in the background says the table has been disinfected, one of many yet affordable regional dishes and spectacular views preventive measures the restaurant takes against the coronavirus.

BY IMMANUEL JOHNSON Stars and Stripes ikolajki is a hidden gem of a town in Po- AFTER land’s northeastern HOURS Mlake district, offering breathtaking views of nature and POLAND wildlife, historical buildings and fi ve-star dining at an affordable price at the Yachtova Restaurant. happy to offer recommendations About a half-hour drive from for what to eat, and what bever- the Bemowo Piskie Training age would go well with the meal. Hotel Mikolajki in the Polish Irish coffee is a satisfying way to Black raspberry cake is one of Area, where U.S. troops lead a I ate at the restaurant a few town of the same name houses top off an excellent meal. Yachtova’s tasty dessert options. times on a recent trip to Poland. NATO battle group, the Yachtova the Yachtova restaurant. Diners For appetizers, there was the is part of the Hotel Mikolajki, enjoy views of Lake Mikolajskie traditional Polish beef tartare, which sits on one of the lakes that through the restaurant’s many which was light and had a color- the town is famous for, at least in windows or from the terrace. ful, visually appealing presen- Poland. tation. The fi sh soup with sour and soft drinks. Diners have the option of cream captured different fl avors In addition to serving great sitting inside, in the modern in a spoon. food at an affordable price, the dining area, which offers a One main course dish that panoramic view of Mikolajskie stood out to me was the chicken Yachtova takes the fi ght against Lake through the many windows, served on a bed of mashed pota- the coronavirus seriously. The or outside on the terrace, which toes surrounded by vegetables socially distanced tables are offers the same calming views. and drizzled with gravy. It was a thoroughly disinfected between Weather permitting, I’d recom- simple dish, but I’d give it nearly customers, and there is hand mend sitting outside, but Polish fi ve stars. The only reason it lost sanitizer just outside the restau- weather isn’t always conducive to half a point in my rating was that rant. The staff wear face masks outdoor dining. the peas and carrots were a bit at all times, and diners are re- The menu features an array of salty for my taste. quired to wear them when walk- Polish dishes for breakfast and A local brew called Zywiec ing around, but can remove them dinner and a limited number of married perfectly with the meal, when seated at a table. The face seasonal dishes. A set menu or and an Irish coffee wrapped up mask rules apply to all guests, a la carte dining are available, the experience. Zywiec was the whether dining indoors or on the and if you’re fl ummoxed by the only Polish beer the restaurant outdoor terrace. An aerial shot, taken with a drone, of the town of Mikolajki, Poland, names of typical Polish foods, had on tap, but the Yachtova also [email protected] in the country’s northeastern lake district. Lake Mikolajskie is in the like pierogi or bigos, the staff are offers bottled beers, cocktails Twitter: Manny_Stripes foreground and Yachtova restaurant is at bottom left. PAGE 26 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Scents of clean Hotel managers hoping that smells associated with cleanliness will help ease visitors’ coronavirus fears

BY REBECCA POWERS ‘ “But as they welcome guests back, in parties arriving with gowns and tuxedos Special to the Washington Post Hygiene is the new security. order for people to feel comfortable, that cocooned in garment bags, swinging from That very first smell is going fi rst smell of clean will bring the guests’ rolling racks. capacity crowd populated sofas shoulders down,” she says, referring to a As hotels move to reopen, “a lot of and ottomans. Fragrance — a to be your first impression. ’ posture of relaxation. things have been taken away,” says Daniel proprietary blend described as Lisa Simeone There are other methods for convey- Caudill, the creative director for Shinola A leather, smoke, amber and your owner of Simeone Deary Design Group ing an emotional sense of well-being, she Hotel in Detroit, which reopens June 21. grandfather’s cologne — circulated among says. There will, of course, be physical, “Scent will yield the memory of the way guests who socialized on a Friday night in operational ways to add the assurance of it was: warm, inviting, inclusive.” late winter, just before everyone vanished. healthfulness, such as removing lobby Aromas designed to evoke the outdoors During the bubonic plague, it was be- Now, our public living rooms are under- magazines, extra books and throw pillows, may be especially welcome for travel- lieved foul odors transmitted the disease. going a post-shutdown spring cleaning of and putting plants between chairs, she ers tentatively emerging after months of “Plague doctors wore beak masks, and sorts. In the process, sterile may no longer says. mostly indoor self-sequestration. stuffed herbs and citrus peels in them be a pejorative when describing atmo- As became clear during the initial At Toronto’s luxury micro hotel the so they wouldn’t smell bad smells and sphere. peak of the coronavirus spread, the vital Ivy at Verity, which plans an early July As Chicago-based interior-design ex- therefore wouldn’t become infected,” he importance of essential workers is being reopening, a blend of outdoor air and ecutive Cheryl Durst suggests, in addition says. “So somewhere in our collective realized, recognized and embraced more organic bath salts, including lavender and to actually being sanitary, the places we unconscious, there are scent memories of than ever. eucalyptus, provide an aroma of clean, as visit may also need to evoke a reassuring rosemary, orange and thyme being amu- “What was once back of the house, the do rooms tended by an assigned pair of sense of clean. Aroma could become as lets of protection against plagues.” cleaning ritual, let’s make it overt,” Sime- housekeepers for each. important as newly minimal decor with Peterson, who with his wife, Jane Lar- one says. “Bring out the staff. Let’s make “We have only four hotel rooms and we distanced seating, touchless entry and son, runs Sfumato + Castalia, a natural a beautiful ritualistic show of cleaning.” spend a lot of time on cleaning,” says Ceci- Plexiglas shields. fragrance boutique and scent-based cock- When Simeone imagines clean smells, lia Keller, Ivy’s general manager. “You get Many hotels’ reopening policies include tail bar in a Detroit mansion, says pleas- she says she thinks of laundry that has a really pristine bed washed in scent-free cleaning with hospital-grade disinfec- ant smells are a very powerful way to air-dried on the line. detergent. The pillowcases are unfolded tants, even as man-made scent molecules evoke a sense of security. What you don’t “It’s almost the smell of nothing,” she and brought up on a trolley with the clean envelop guests in a sense of escape. want, he says, is a hand-sanitizer smell, says. duvet cover on a hanger, crease free.” Just like airing out an old summerhouse because people will “have a weird associa- At the famed BlackBerry Farm in Wal- The mattresses, from the Swedish for the season, reopenings after the coro- tion” with it after the pandemic. land, Tenn., there is no signature ambient brand Hastens, are made of a hypoaller- navirus may need to, in effect, clear the His solution is a new blend of oakmoss, scent that circulates via the ventilation genic blend of horsehair, cotton, wool and air, says Durst, who is CEO of the Chi- basil and mandarin orange, which the system. But scented personal amenities fl ax with no chemicals. cago-based International Interior Design couple plan to spritz as a clean welcome are changed seasonally. The current “In a lot of hotels, you can’t even open Association. in the entry of their space when it reopens aroma is Appalachian hyssop, which is the windows,” Keller says. “We have bal- “There are smells associated with later this month. appropriate amid pandemic fears, given cony doors that open to the courtyard. We clean,” Durst said in a recent telephone “Hygiene is the new security,” says Lisa its traditional use as an herbal restorative air out the room.” interview. Cleanliness and health safety, Simeone, owner of the Simeone Deary De- and for treating respiratory ailments. At the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, Calif., she says, should be communicated sign Group, which has collaborated with Past, tried-and-true comforts are fi gur- a beach hotel highlighted in writer-mu- through sight, touch and smell. many hotels on decor and branding. ing into the decision by many hoteliers sician Patti Smith’s book “Year of the “There’s hygiene, and there’s the per- “That very fi rst smell is going to be your to stay with their signature, air-infused Monkey,” the prevailing hotel fragrance ception of it,” she says. fi rst impression,” she says. aromas. is a blend of salt, cedar, sunscreen and Kevin Peterson, a Detroit-based fra- Speaking by phone from Chicago, We may still be a long way away from ocean : the real thing, which beckons from grance expert, has pondered scents that Simeone said she’s not sure if any of her the lobby scene of conference-goers the balcony door in every guest room. signal “germ-free.” Humans have long as- company’s hospitality clients will alter greeting their fellow lanyard wearers In the year of a pandemic, that does sociated smell with illness, Peterson says. their fragrance or shift to something new. with hearty handshakes and wedding sound like a dream.

At the Ivy at Verity, a Toronto luxury hotel, a blend of outdoor air and organic bath salts provides an aroma of clean. Anna with Love Photography Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 27 WEEKEND: TRAVEL Testing the waters Would-be vacationers approach summer travel cautiously

BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT Its guidelines advise owners to Those who opt for less solitary Special to The Washington Post disinfect high-touch surfaces, options will have their fellow build in times between bookings travelers to consider. “How ow bad is the fear of for thorough cleaning, and stock do we protect ourselves from travel right now? So hand soap and hand sanitizers others?” asks Robert Yeager, bad that even people for guests. Jeff Hurst, Vrbo’s a retired military contractor Hin the travel industry chief executive, says his compa- from Tucson who enjoys cruises. are staying home. ny took the steps “to help guests “What about passengers who Annie Gofus, a Washington, feel safe when they’re ready to fail to use the hand sanitizers D.C., travel agent who founded travel again.” prominently located just outside the site Wunderbird, isn’t going D. Alexander, a high-end vaca- of eating areas? And those that anywhere. She’s worried not just tion rental management compa- handle food and serving utensils for her own safety, but also for ny, is marketing its luxury homes recklessly? How about the people that of her customers. by highlighting features such as who don’t wash their hands after “I’m afraid of a client falling remoteness and isolation. using the bathrooms?” iStock ill while traveling, or spreading “Safe travel today boils down Concerns like Yeager’s are coronavirus while on vacation,” As travel restrictions ease, would-be globe-trotters are continuing to to a handful of basic questions,” among the reasons experts she says. “As eager as I am to exercise caution when planning their next vacation whether traveling says Alex Allison, the company’s recommend local getaways that start planning travel again, I domestically or making a trek overseas. managing partner. “How many limit exposure to those outside don’t think I’ll be totally confi - people would I come in contact your household. Road trips to dent until we have a safe vaccine pist based in Stamford, Conn., occasionally, according to Jes- with? Do I know what safety and state and national parks are for COVID-19.” who specializes in anxiety and sica Borelli, an associate profes- hygiene practices are in place? summer favorites for travelers If you’re afraid to travel this grief counseling. “You ultimately sor of psychological science at summer, you’re in good com- Can I be certain they’re being who want to avoid exposure to need to face your fear head-on the University of California at pany. followed?” COVID-19. Summer travelers and stay in the feared situation Irvine. Lum Kamishi is afraid to The safety comes at a price. are avoiding planes, cruises and until the anxiety comes down on “Anything we do infrequently travel, too. He says the pandemic A month on Florida’s Emerald any activity where people are in its own. Continuing the avoid- is a prime target for anxiety threatens to create a rift between Coast will set you back $18,000. proximity. ance — or partial avoidance buildup,” she says. “If we want to visitors and suspicious residents. A 30-day isolation in the red Even in the best of times, — will only continue or amplify gain control over that anxiety, we “I’m afraid I’ll be seen as an rocks of Sedona, Ariz., costs travel anxiety can be diffi cult to the fear.” have to do it more. The answer alien — an outsider by the lo- $19,000. Maybe not in everyone’s manage. And the sooner, the better. is always doing something more cals,” says Kamishi, who is based budget, but they have the right “Overcoming the fear of travel Travel-related phobias are frequently, not less frequently, in Kosovo and works for a travel idea: Get away to somewhere requires tolerating the fear,” says notoriously challenging to treat if you want to feel less anxious news site that specializes in visa safe. Anna Diamantis, a psychothera- because most people travel only about it.” information. Carlos Chilin, the general manager of AirportParking- Reservations.com, doesn’t expect consumer confi dence to rebound until next year. But there could be some hope for 2020, he says, “if travel operators listen and take action to satisfy travelers about their number-one concern, health and safety.” First, a reality check. The virus continues to spread, and many states still have restric- tions in place. “It is reasonable to want to avoid a threat to your safety,” says Robert Quigley, a physician and regional medical director for the Americas at In- ternational SOS, a travel security fi rm. “While many areas are starting to reopen, COVID-19 is still a large health threat to the world. But there are still ways to travel and enjoy a summer vacation.” Juan Fernandez, the operat- ing partner at Virtuoso-affi liated Elli Travel in Larchmont, N.Y., says travel has always come with risks. “The difference this time around,” he says, “is the fear of the unknown.” The travel industry hopes that reassuring travelers will push them to return sooner. For example, VisitPortugal in April unveiled an initiative called Clean & Safe. It’s a government certifi cation to distinguish tour- ist activities that are compli- ant with hygiene and cleaning requirements for the prevention and control of COVID-19 and other possible infections. In May, the vacation rental company Vrbo introduced a new program to both help customers fi lter for close-to-home proper- ties and allay anxiety about the cleanliness of its rental homes. PAGE 28 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: QUICK TRIPS Pacific Beating the quarantine blues A stroll through Okinawa’s Yohena Hydrangea Garden is a sure-fi re prescription to lift the spirits

BY MATTHEW M. BURKE Stars and Stripes f the stress of being cooped up inside for weeks on end due to the coronavirus has got you down, Okinawa’s Yohena IHydrangea Garden in Motobu might be just what the doctor ordered. Tucked away in the jungle near other northern tourist attractions like Dino Park and the Nago Pineapple Park, about 90 min- utes’ drive from Naha on the expressway, the garden looks like something out of a J.R.R. Tolkien novel. It features some 40 varieties of blooming hydrangeas — more than 300,000 in all — as well as 100 other types of fl owers from begonias to St. John’s wort and chan- delier trees, in a space of roughly 100,000 square feet, according to the Okinawa Con- vention & Visitors Bureau website. The fl owers wrap around the hillside in breathtaking fashion, appearing to swallow a quaint cafe, called Hydrangea House, as well as a spiderweb of scenic hillside walking trails and rest areas. The garden provides an injection of color and natural beauty that instantly inspires and lifts the spirit. The fl owers bloomed a bit late this year, as if to coincide with coronavirus park and beach restrictions being lifted for all U.S. service members late last month. Yohena Hydrangea Garden was started as a hobby about 40 years ago by the home- owner on the property, Uto Yohena, after she was gifted two hydrangeas by her brother- in-law, the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau website said. As she fi lled the hillside surrounding her home, word of her garden began to spread. It offi cially opened in 2000, thanks to the crush of visitors that would just show up after PHOTOS BY MATT BURKE/Stars and Stripes hearing about it through word-of-mouth. The park has received interest from all A blue hydrangea blooms at Yohena Hydrangea Garden in Motobu, Okinawa. over the world, the park website said. Yohena died in 2018 at age 102, but the park has and colors range from white to pink and like a giant open ocean swell, rolling down lived on with the help of her family. In fact, it blue, depending on the acidity of the soil, the the steep hillside into the tiny valley below. It continues to grow. encyclopedia said. They are popular with was almost too perfect to be real. ON THE QT Hydrangeas belong to a genus of “erect or horticulturists and American homeowners Visitors got a good sweat going due to the climbing woody shrubs” native to the West- alike for their beauty. thick jungle humidity. They walked slowly ern Hemisphere and Eastern Asia, accord- Hydrangeas are a high-maintenance plant, and posed for selfi es as they wound up and DIRECTIONS ing to the Encyclopedia Britannica website. and they require constant weeding, fertiliza- then down the hillside trail, fl anked on all Located at 1312 Izumi, Roughly 23 different species are known, tion and pruning, the garden website said. sides by stepped fl ower beds and Mother Motobu, Okinawa. GPS renowned for their colorful “ball-like fl ower Yohena also performs pest control by hand. Nature’s best in show. coordinates, N 26.646995, clusters.” Last week, Yohena Hydrangea Garden [email protected] E 127.945551 They grow to generally about 4 feet tall displayed a kaleidoscope of color that looked Twitter: @MatthewMBurke1 TIMES Daily, mid-May to the end of June, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Check website for confi r- mation. COSTS 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for kids 6 and older. Dis- counts available for those with disabilities as well as large groups. FOOD A small on-site cafe called Hydrangea House offers cold drinks and Okinawan sweets. INFORMATION Phone: 0980-47-2183; Online: yohenaajisaien. sakura.ne.jp The Yohena Hydrangea Garden in Motobu, Okinawa, was started as a hobby 40 years ago. — Matthew M. Burke A chandelier tree brightens the garden. The fl owers almost appear to swallow the Hydrangea Cafe, which offers drinks and sweets. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 29 WEEKEND: FOOD & DINING Pacific Plain roast chicken made better with everything bagel seasoning

BY JEANMARIE BROWNSON the cooking time for the size Chicago Tribune chicken you can fi nd. When done, the juices should run clear when You’ve heard it before. Roast you pierce the thigh with the tip chicken truly is one of the easiest of a knife. main courses to cook and the All in all, the only real trick most versatile. You can dress it to roasting chickens? Heat. For up or down. golden skin, turn on the convec- Armed with just the two basic tion setting on the oven, if it’s ingredients, chicken and salt, available. Or, fully heat a con- I’ve cooked fryer and roaster ventional oven to 400 degrees. birds in ovens big and small, Keep the heat high during the decrepit and new, countertop and complete cook time. mammoth professionals. Before Chicken roasted plainly with we had kids, I roasted chickens just salt tastes fantastic. For in an ancient gas range in our variety, I add herbs and spices. city apartment during renova- This spring, my fascination with tions. everything bagel seasoning mix When the children were little, — that blend trend that took off we roasted simply seasoned in recent years — inspired a chickens in a trusty almond-col- coating for chicken and veg- ored Sears range for birthday etables. A bit of smoked paprika, celebrations. Whole chicken also dried basil and oregano adds was the fi rst dish we cooked after color and fl avor. moving into our suburban family After the chicken is in the home. I cooked it in a tired-look- oven, I prepare vegetables to ing kitchen with an oven prone roast alongside. In the recipe PHOTOS BY THERON GODBOLD/Stars and Stripes to losing its door. No matter, the that follows, I add small new The $5 gyoza bento from Turtle, a takeout eatery near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, includes chicken emerged juicy and the potatoes to the chicken pan part- fi ve deep-fried pot stickers, a slice of fried chicken breast and a large portion of rice. house smelled like home. way through the cooking. That This month, we will move from way they can roll around and that home of 20 years. I roasted absorb the fl avorful pan juices. a chicken in the sleek, much-be- A sheet pan or two of eggplant, loved Wolf range as our last meal zucchini, peppers and onions there — complete with a fl avorful makes a great accompaniment Deliciously affordable coating on the skin and a tray to the chicken. I make enough of like-seasoned vegetables. We for leftovers for another dinner couldn’t gather the family, but or to serve with eggs for brunch. comfort ensued. Season the vegetables with the My roasting pans already rest same blend of spices as you used Lunch House Turtle near in their new cabinet in prepara- for the chicken. tion for our fi rst roast chicken The pan juices from the dinner in the wall oven at our chicken taste amazing. Spoon the Yokota shines with tasty, new townhome. I plan to open mixture over the carved chicken the windows to let the aromas for a rich but simple topping. I escape so our new neighbors get also like to save them to stir into wallet-friendly options a true sense of our style. a bowl of hot, cooked egg noodles These days, whole chickens (or rice) with shreds of the can be easier to procure than chicken and a heaping spoonful BY THERON GODBOLD boneless chicken parts. Adjust of the roasted vegetables. Stars and Stripes ith dine-in options still off-limits for many EVERYTHING BAGEL ROAST CHICKEN folks in the U.S. military thanks to corona- WITH NEW POTATOES virus restrictions, now’s the time for Lunch House Turtle, a walk-up, take-away shop Turtle, a takeout restaurant near Yokota W Air Base in western Tokyo, is known for Look for everything bagel sea- Roast chicken, 25 minutes. near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, to shine. soning mix in the spice aisle of Add potatoes to pan and roll The one-story, bright yellow building with a counter generous portions and affordable prices. most grocery stores; see the note them around in the pan juices. and sliding windows facing the sidewalk is a fi ve-minute below to make your own version. Sprinkle potatoes with remain- drive from Yokota’s main gate. Park along the street. In Ingredients ing seasoning mixture. Continue fact, a line of cars with fl ashing hazard lights may signal 1 whole chicken, about 5 roasting, stirring potatoes every you’ve arrived. pounds 20 minutes or so, until potatoes The Turtle serves a tasty selection of bento boxes at AFTER great prices. The Turtle Special, for one, at just under $10 HOURS 3 tablespoons everything bagel are tender, the chicken is golden (1,000 yen), is hard to beat. seasoning mix, recipe below and the juices run clear when For lunch recently, I opted for the gyoza bento: fi ve pot JAPAN 1 tablespoon smoked paprika the thigh is pierced, about 50 stickers; a breaded, fried and sliced chicken breast; a 2 teaspoons dried basil minutes more. small bed of noodles; and a generous portion of rice and 1 teaspoon dried oregano Gently transfer potatoes to a Japanese ginger. All that for just under $5. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil bowl. Put chicken on a cutting Back at my desk, I opened the plastic foam box and dug 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds petite red or board and tent with foil. Let rest in. The rice was still steaming as I plucked a deep-fried LUNCH HOUSE small gold potatoes (about 1 ½ about 10 minutes. Scrape the pan dumpling and crunched into it. A very light hint of ginger inches in diameter) juices into a bowl (or save them spiced up the fl avor as I devoured the dumpling’s smooth 1 handful fresh cilantro, rough- for serving over buttered noodles fi lling. I prefer a pan-fried dumpling, but Turtle’s sensa- TURTLE ly chopped, or minced chives or or rice). tional fl avor surprised me. Location: 1 Chome-21-10 Musashino- a combination Carve the chicken into serving While I waited 10 minutes back at the shack for my dai, Fussa, Tokyo Directions portions. Serve with a drizzle of order, I watched as locals pulled up and picked up their Hours: Turtle is open six days a Heat oven to 375 degrees pan juices and some potatoes. lunch orders. I recalled what my uncle once told me about week, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; it’s closed on convection or 400 degrees Sprinkle with chopped herbs. good dining options: “Always look for the locals,” and Wednesday. conventional. Put seasoning mix, Homemade everything bagel “The more run-down the place, the better it probably is.” Prices: Everything is under $10, paprika, basil and oregano into a seasoning mix: In a jar with In this case, “run-down” may not apply to the Turtle as sides are under $1 small bowl. a tight-fi tting lid, put ¼ cup much as “humble,” and “locals” includes personnel from Dress: Come as you are Pat chicken dry. Tuck wings sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon nearby Yokota who are frequent customers. And yes, Directions: Five-minute drive from behind back. Place back side up coarse (kosher) salt, 1 tablespoon English menus are available. Yokota’s main gate; Google GPS code in a large roasting pan. Sprinkle minced dried garlic, 1 tablespoon My uncle’s advice played through my head as the siz- is P8XM+MM Fussa, Tokyo chicken generously with one- minced dried onion, 1 tablespoon zling sounds of frying chicken perked my ears and the Information: Phone: 042-553-4896; third of the seasoning mixture. black sesame seeds (or more wafting smells of fried food teased my nostrils. Online: turtlebento.html.xdomain. Turn chicken breast side up and regular sesame seeds) and 2 tea- The wait was worth it. jp/english/eindex.html sprinkle with another one-third spoons poppy seeds. Shake well. [email protected] — Theron Godbold of seasoning. Drizzle chicken Keeps almost forever. Twitter: @GodboldTheron with olive oil. Serves 6 PAGE 30 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: TRAVEL

Lessons from the

Mount Hood can be seen from a weathered sign pointing the way along the Pacific Crest Trail Pacifi c Crest Trail in Oregon. iStock

What 2,650 miles taught one man about surviving quarantine

BY DAN WHITE Special to The Washington Post hen I hiked the Pacifi c Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada in the ’90s, a rattlesnake struck at my ankles, missing by millimeters. I found black, wriggling creatures in my drinking water. Field mice nibbled my pack straps. W But the biggest obstacles were intangible things: the enormity of a 2,650-mile hike through the lengths of California, Oregon and Washington, combined with my lack of training. The open wilderness and the claustrophobia of a one-person tent containing me and my girlfriend, our elbows in each other’s faces. The inability to imagine the end of the trail and what I would do next. I was on the trail by choice, while sheltering at home is part of a national emergency. Yet I notice many overlaps between my time on a national scenic trail and these months drifting around my home in Santa Cruz, Calif.: the long stretches of time, my lapsed social graces and hygiene, the constant fi ghting with loved ones over candy bars and apples, the once-every-10-day shopping binges. As this time indoors drags on, my thoughts return to the trail — not for escape, but as part of my search for structure and meaning. The trail has become a template for the time ahead of me, with no northern terminus in sight. My experience on the Pacifi c Crest Trail (PCT) helps me consider the endgame, and the life I want to have when this is over.

Here are the lessons I’ve gleaned. DAN WHITE/The Washington Post

CONTINUED ON PAGE 31 The author walks on a fl atter part of the trail in 1993. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 31 WEEKEND: TRAVEL

FROM PAGE 30 Look down, not ahead I spent the fi rst couple of weeks on the PCT wonder- ing why faraway mountains did not seem to get closer. No matter how quickly I walked, they receded into the distance, taunting me. After a while, I tried forgetting the miles. Instead, I looked at the ground, or off to the side. I noticed wild- fl owers that seemed to burst from solid rock, and weird antlike insects covered with thick furry coats. I broke days into moments, ignoring the horizon line, focusing on footsteps, pebbles, desert sagebrush or the bumps on a horned lizard’s head. Before I knew it, I was devouring vast chunks of the trail. The more I forgot the walk in front of me, the faster the miles fell away. Now, during the pandemic, we don’t know when we’ll be able to resume normal life, but by focusing on the present — updating our plague journals, supporting local businesses, writing our own comic strips and maintain- ing unruly compost heaps — we can take our minds off the steep terrain ahead of us. Walk away from conflict In isolation and confi nement, fi ghts break out over the most idiotic things. The PCT is so huge, you’d think my girlfriend and I would have had enough personal space to maintain equi- librium and not squawk at one another over small things. But the pathway is only a few feet wide. In such condi- tions, relationship fl aws magnify. Quirks lose their charm DAN WHITE/The Washington Post and seem pathological. The author gets a lift in the back of a pickup truck during a 1993 hike of the Pacifi c Crest Trail. We fought over water breaks, rest breaks and daunting logistics. The trail exploited our weaknesses. I spent too many hours pouting, bellowing and digging in instead of Shower. Shave. walking away or admitting I was wrong. When I solo-hiked the fi nal thousand miles of the PCT, Though these fi ghts seem trivial now, their lasting im- my personal hygiene became so terrible that a fellow pact was devastating. That relationship survived the trail, hiker dubbed me Dirty Dan. but it ended soon after the hike was over. I reveled in fi lth, smearing mud on my legs and face Now I’m married, with an 11-year-old daughter. Skir- and drinking boiled Tang with bugs and grit in the stock- mishes happen over broken eggs and mushy strawber- pot. I embraced what is now known as the “hiker trash” ries. We have battles and weeklong investigations over ethos, going without baths and wearing the same clothes missing cookies. over and over as signs of freedom and rebellion. But I’ve learned to sequester myself when my anger I later discovered that letting myself go was a sign of spikes. Now I know that today’s outbursts can reverberate withdrawal. These days, I force myself to shave. I “dress into the future, long after these strange times are over. for work” and change out of my pajamas at 8 every morn- Nature will humble you ing. I remember what happened when I allowed my inner slob to run wild. Out on the trail, I was amazed by the many inventive ways that nature had of thwarting me, stretching time- Plan for the end lines and wrecking plans. In the desert, the sun was so iStock Early on in my hike, I could never imagine the trail hot I had to hike at night. Bees swarmed. Mosquitoes ending. Then I fi nished, and my post-PCT life was a descended. Up north, snow and ice blocked the path. Hundreds each year attempt to hike all 2,650 miles of disaster. Bottles froze. the Pacifi c Crest Trail’s rugged terrain along the west During my fi rst weeks on the trail, the days seemed Every time I stopped paying attention to what was in coast of North America, but not all complete the trek. front of me, hairy woodland creatures, invisible bugs or bizarre and unmanageable. I always questioned myself. unpredictable weather put me in my place. Are you really going to pitch your tent on that windy Once I got sick of putting iodine tablets in my spring Send mail and care packages ridge? Will you ever fall asleep with coyotes howling their water, so I gulped it untreated. I got so sick I had to leave When I hiked the trail, there wasn’t much of an inter- heads off, and crickets chiming in the bushes? the trail for weeks. By the time the ordeal ended, I’d lost net, and no reliable cellphones. I called my parents from Somehow it just became my life after a while. The sud- 30 pounds to giardiasis and abandoned all hope of fi nish- pay phones in supply towns — and when I hung up, I denness of the fi nish line shocked me. It was like leaving ing the trail that season. My timeline for fi nishing was six knew I’d be out of contact for at least another week. I got a bumpy, one-lane country road and fi nding myself on the months, but it took two years. used to not seeing loved ones for months. Autobahn. This lesson came to mind when I spoke with a friend, These days, we have Zoom, but it doesn’t ease our hun- A thousand decisions awaited me. Where to live? What an emergency physician in Chicago, who talked about ger for connection. We can’t safely visit our elderly rela- job to apply for? What to do about my depleted bank ac- spikes in hospitalizations when people get complacent tives. All of us are touch-deprived, and longing for tactile count? and relax social distancing measures or stage public things. Every time I reached a trail supply town, I’d The end was a joyful time in many ways. I could hug revolts against them. head to the post offi ce and fi nd postcards with scribbled loved ones again, drive around freely and reconnect with I can’t look at anti-lockdown protesters without own- messages. Sometimes I’d fi nd care packages containing friends. But I couldn’t adjust to the pace. My post-trail ing up to occasional personal lapses, such as forgetting Snickers and Advil. life was marked by depression, unemployment and an my mask at home, and winding up in a tight scrum of Once I got a shrink-wrapped pile of inedible brownies inability to course-correct. I wish I’d spent more time mask-free runners and bicyclists. With some distaste, I’ll that seemed to have been made of caulking cement, and planning for the future. remember when I tried to cheat nature on the PCT. And yet they fi lled me with joy. It took me more than 20 years to see the ways the PCT what I learned then: You cannot outthink that which can- In times of isolation, it feels good to send and receive changed my habits and rearranged my priorities. Surely not think at all. something you can hold in your hands. These days, I our shared memories of the COVID-19 crisis will alter have a friend in Minnesota who makes me laugh with his us in even more profound ways. I can only hope that this Accept the grace of angels kitschy postcards. I can’t visit my mother in Los Angeles, time of exile will drive me to revisit lapsed friendships The generous people I met on the trail, and in the but she looks forward to my weekly cards crammed with and forget old grudges. supply towns along the trail, far outnumbered the jerks, cartoons about my malfunctioning washer/dryer and my Considering the aftermath makes me think of the days miscreants and idiots. exploding sourdough starter. leading up to my fi rst steps on the trail. A postal worker So many people offered comfort, water and food that I Ignore the super-hikers in a high desert town took pity on me when he saw my forget their names. And yet the jerks loomed larger in my overstuffed backpack. He forced me to empty its contents memory. They occupied my head space in ways that kind I encountered certain overachieving hikers who were out on the fl oor. people never could. They shouldn’t have. obsessed with the “right” and “wrong” ways to do the Some of the items were ridiculous, including a kite and It’s a human adaptive response, sounding the alarm at trail. a pile of books. “This is going to be the most strenuous the bad and irresponsible ones. I’ll never forget the men Sometimes they mocked others whose backpack loads thing you’ve ever done,” he told me. “With all this stuff, who fi red their guns across the water, close to a lakeside weighed more than theirs, or could not hike as many you will never make it. So let’s start getting rid of stuff campground where hikers were sleeping. miles a day as they could. When I tried to keep up, I right now.” It takes an act of will to remember the people who left developed a bad case of shin splints and left the trail for That postal worker saved my walk from disaster. His water caches out for me in deserts, and gave me rides weeks, losing the time I had gained. words popped into my head when I was chatting with the to grocery stores, but it’s worth it. The only other option This taught me to beware of self-documenting “super- friend who is treating COVID patients. “This just makes is cynicism and despair. So stop fi xating on the mask- shelterers,” who say they are learning multiple languag- you think, ‘What is absolutely essential?’ ” my friend less walkers crowding the sidewalks and be grateful for es, mastering impossible bakes and Peloton-ing their way told me. “And what are all the stupid nonessentials we all the front-line workers, volunteers and people buying through the Criterion Collection on Kanopy. The trail can cast aside? What are the things we can all just live extra loads of groceries for their elderly neighbors. reminds me not to chastise myself when I can’t keep up. without?” PAGE 32 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: MUSIC

BY MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press he title of Norah Jones’ new album, “Pick Me Up Off the Floor,” has two chief meanings. After spending two years recording one-off monthly ses- sions,T the piano-playing jazz-pop singer realized she had enough great songs piled up. “I didn’t know what was happening with them. I was sort of picking them up and putting them together. That was sort of the idea,” she said. The other meaning? It’s the extremely literal one: the songs were sad, and Jones needed a hand getting up. “That feeling of desperation, when you just need somebody to pick you up, it was all of that,” she said. Jones’ seventh album was released June 12 and though the 11-track album was writ- ten and recorded sporadically, it is a cohe- sive set that is personal and emotional, with song titles like “How I Weep,” “Hurts to Be Alone,” “Heartbroken, Day After” and “Stumble On My Way” to drive the point home. PICKUP ARTIST

Norah Jones gathers herself and a collection of one-off recordings for her seventh album

“Then it whacks me straight into my stomach at night, it’s a hard blow to take with all of its might / It tries to be sorry, it tries to be sweet, then it runs out the door as if on two feet,” she sings on the opening track. Jones, 41, isn’t down and out the entire time — the album’s later songs, including “I’m Alive” and “To Live,” fi nish off with hopeful notes proving there is light at the end of the tunnel. “I feel like there’s a lot on this album that is very personal ... I think I was sad when I wrote a lot of them, for sure, obviously,” said Jones, who added that the subjects of the songs came from one period of time in her life, though she didn’t say when that was. Getting the sad songs out of her system was healing, she said. “I think it’s a really good way to release it, actually. It’s more like an outlet for me to sort of release that sadness, I guess,” she explained. “It feels really good to write songs when you’re feeling things deeply because you have somewhere to put all that energy. I think it’s almost like therapy.” After she fi nished touring in support of her 2016 album “Day Breaks,” Jones held monthly recording sessions to collaborate with artists and also to put out singles without thinking about a full-length album. CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

Norah Jones poses for a portrait June 8 in Hudson, N.Y., to promote her latest album, “Pick Me Up Off the Floor.” Jones said the songs, many of them sad, came from one period of her life, but she didn’t say when that was.

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FROM PAGE 32 She said she was extremely Norah Jones inspired to write, and the songs poured out of her. Pick Me Up Off the Floor (Blue Note) “I’m not incredibly prolifi c usu- Norah Jones, we need you now. ally. I’ll go through creative spurts, The torch-singing pianist has but I think just the act of doing made quietly satisfying music ever these sessions every few months since her 2002 debut, “Come Away was like throwing another log on With Me,” navigating the world the fi re,” she said. “I just thought between jazz and pop, and throw- it might open me up to new things, ing in a little country for an extra and it so did. Out of it came the heartache. album I wasn’t trying to make.” Jones’ records are always Jimmy Buffett Teddy Thompson She began to live with the songs tasteful and never in the slightest — listening to them on her phone hurry. And in the frantic, no-atten- Life on the Flip Side (Mailboat Records) Heartbreaker Please (Thirty Tigers) while walking the dog or in the tion-span world we used to live in, Jimmy Buffett’s fi rst studio record in Teddy Thompson’s roots are showing, house — and thought of ways to her air of imperturbability could enhance the piano-based tunes, the seven years arrives with equal parts seduc- and that’s nothing new. seem a little dull, so becalmed tion and absurdity. The New York-based singer-songwriter majority of them written and pro- that it sometimes bordered on the duced by herself: “What do I want Coming just as we crave a margarita in is the son of British folk-rock royalty but soporifi c. to add to it? Do I want to add horns? a mason jar, sand in our toes and the salty grew up on Sam Cooke, Hank Williams and Now it’s a quality that comes Does it need anything?” wind of the ocean, Buffett’s beach bum life the Everly Brothers, and he often makes in handy, amid global pandemic, Once she realized she had a full — often mocked — has never been so aspi- music suitable for a sock hop jukebox. economic collapse and civil unrest. album she loved listening to, she rational. What we wouldn’t do right now to Such is the case with “Heartbreaker If your nerves are rattled, never worked on song sequencing to pre- join a goofy conga line. Please,” an album of 10 new songs that fear: Norah Jones is here. vent it from sounding like a com- “Life on the Flip Side” is no departure want to be oldies. There’s even a tune titled pletely gloomy affair: “Let it get sad “Pick Me Up Off the Floor” from what Parrotheads expect — that “Record Player,” on which Thompson but not so sad that you don’t want to shines from the start. Its opener, special Gulf Coast mix of country, pop, grouses about the quality of today’s pop. listen anymore.” “How I Weep,” makes its sorrow folk and rock, topped by Buffett’s swaying That debate aside, Thompson’s retro “It could be very different (de- felt in the subtle interplay between voice. Few can mix steelpans, trombones sound sounds great. “Why Wait” and “It’s pending on) the way the sequence her piano, Paul Wiancko’s cello and pedal steel guitar so effortlessly. Not Easy” are the kind of horn-driven fare goes,” she said. “That’s the art of and Ayane Kozasa’s violin. Though the songs were written before that has gotten kids dancing since “Ameri- the album making, the arc of what- The album grew out of a series the global pandemic, the album nods to our can Bandstand,” and the waltz “Take Me ever story you’re trying to tell.” of collaborations — with poet viral troubles. Away” pairs Chris Carmichael’s inventive As for her next project, Jones Sarah Oda, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco “Hopefully, the songs we wrote and string arrangement with a nifty melodic isn’t sure how the songs will come and others — but hangs together recorded, will also help folks deal with the twist. The title track benefi ts from the together, but she’s still going to hold cohesively. It revs up occasion- fallout,” he writes in the liner notes. “There subtle guitar work of Thompson patriarch one-off sessions because it feels like ally, as on the gospel-fi red “Flame will be a time and a place when we emerge Richard, who partnered with Teddy’s freedom. Twin.” Usually, “Pick Me Up” is from these troubled waters and things will mother, Linda, on some of the best records And though she’s stuck at home happy to settle into a deeply com- change for the better.” of the 1970s and is still making great music like the rest of the world, she’s still fortable, languorous groove that Buffett’s incredible ear for hooks and today. writing during the pandemic, when leaves space for ace musicians like light grooves are often overshadowed by Credit good genes for Teddy’s glorious time allows it: “I’ve had a few mo- drummer Brian Blade to shine. his lyrics about fi sh tacos and sunsets, but tenor, and here it’s bracing but warm and ments of little lightning bolts where It really fi nds itself in a stretch don’t underestimate his song skills. Many never showy. On the ballad “Brand New,” I write ideas down, but ... my kids of three thematically linked songs of these tunes are destined to be played two he lingers softly on one sad note for four beautiful bars. are 4 and 6, so it’s been a lot of just about essential stuff: “This Life,” generations from now at sandy beach-side Much of the music was inspired by a that.” “To Live” and “I’m Alive.” In the snack bars. breakup, but nothing gets too heavy, and The recent worldwide protests last one, written with Tweedy, Toward the end of the album, Buffett the formidable Thompson family wit peeks in the response to the killings of Jones sings about a woman fi nding treads carefully into Tropical House with through. “I’m a metaphor that’s reaching,” George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, her strength. This fi rst captures a the superb “Live, Like It’s Your Last Day,” he sings on “No Idea,” a great lyric in any Breonna Taylor and other black common feeling these days: “This which has lyrics seemingly perfect for this era. people have moved her to write, too. life as we know it,” Jones sings, “is pandemic. “Live like it’s your last day / — Steven Wine “Sometimes things come through over.” Time just keeps slippin’ away.” You’ll sing Associated Press you (and) you try to capture them,” — Dan DeLuca along with Buffett — and wish. she said. “Last week has inspired a The Philadelphia Inquirer — Mark Kennedy lot of thinking.” Associated Press Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July

BY MESFIN FEKADU . . . he actually proceeded to ex- Kunin said that although “What I was given was a beau- Associated Press plain to me how important music they’ve worked on the album for tiful template of (the Dalai is,” Kunin said. “He leaned the past fi ve years, it feels ex- Lama’s) voice speaking . . . it was Stressed out while working at forward and his eyes were tremely relevant releasing it now. very evocative with his speak- a bank in New Zealand, Junelle sparkling, and his fi ngers were “The entire purpose of this ing. It’s so clear what the mood Kunin began searching for music rubbing together and he (talked) project is to try to help people. is about . . . that it kind of fl owed paired with teachings from the about how music can help people It’s not a Buddhist project, it’s to quite simply to just play over Dalai Lama to calm herself down in a way that he can’t; it can tran- help everyday people like myself, that and try to add a musical and allow herself to focus. scend differences and return us even though I am Buddhist,” she enhancement to the words he’s She couldn’t fi nd it online. to our true nature and our good said. “The messages couldn’t be speaking.” HITCO ENTERTAINMENT, KHANDRO MUSIC/AP That’s when the musician and heartedness.” more poignant for our current Dozens of other musicians practicing Buddhist proposed an The 11-track project will be social climate and needs as were invited to help on the “Inner World” features teachings idea to The Offi ce of His Holi- released in conjunction with a humanity.” project, while Kunin’s husband and mantras by the Dalai Lama ness the Dalai Lama: Let’s make companion booklet. Net proceeds from the sales had multiple roles, from play- set to music. an album fusing music with man- On her trip to India in 2015, of the album will benefi t Mind & ing guitar and percussion to tras and chants from the Tibetan Kunin wrote down a list of top- Life Institute as well as Social, drum and synth programming. restrictions, she and her family spiritual leader. ics and mantras she thought Emotional and Ethical Learning Kunin co-produced the album couldn’t carry out the tradition She was politely turned down. would be great for the album, (SEE Learning), an international and added vocals to three songs, of sleeping surrounding his body, But on a trip to India — where and recorded the conversations education program developed by including “Purifi cation.” which would typically lie on a Kunin says she typically gets a with the Dalai Lama for “Inner Emory University and the Dalai She wrote the piano part of marae for three days. On top of chance to meet the Dalai Lama World.” The religious leader Lama. that track with her hospitalized that, her husband was back home — she asked again, this time recites the mantras of seven Grammy-nominated sitar mother in mind, growing more fi nishing the album to make its writing a letter and handing it to Buddhas on the album, discuss- player Anoushka Shankar makes nervous as the coronavirus rap- deadline. one of his assistants. ing topics like wisdom, courage, a guest appearance on the idly spread. “(My husband) was home Five years later, “Inner World” healing and children. album, playing on “Ama La,” a “I really thought we were is born. The album featuring When Kunin returned home, track honoring mothers. Shankar going to lose her. And so I wrote weeping at this point, which is teachings and mantras by the her husband, Abraham, who is said being invited to perform on what I would want her to feel and when the inspiration came to Dalai Lama set to music will be also a musician and producer, the album was “a huge honor.” hear at the time of her dying,” complete the song ‘Purifi ca- released July 6, his 85th birth- helped her create music and She fi rst met The Dalai Lama Kunin said. tion,’ ” Kunin said, adding that day. sounds to enhance the Dalai as a child with her father, the leg- Her mother survived, but they dedicated the track to their “I’d never heard him speak Lama’s messages and powerful endary musician Ravi Shankar. weeks later Kunin’s nephew nephew Izyah Micah Toli. like this. He really was so excited words. For the new album, she said, died. Because of COVID-19 “And he fi nished it.” PAGE 34 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: BOOKS Michael Connelly putting quarantine to good use

The founding father, executive editor, the series about Mickey Haller. What’s the ‘Lincoln Lawyer’ author jack of all trades at FairWarning is Myron status of the TV series based on that Levin. I worked with him for years at the character, run by David E. Kelley and LA Times, and I also played poker at his announced as a CBS show? on his latest book, how house every Thursday for years. He took a It got whacked. That’s directly related buyout from the Times and used it to start to the virus. We were two days away from pandemic affects work FairWarning. starting to fi lm (when CBS announced it He was a consumer reporter, and a good was dropping the show). We had a cast, BY COLETTE BANCROFT one. There is this story about him getting sets, scripts, everything. Tampa Bay (Fla.) Times sued by a guy who claimed (Levin’s) story It was quite a shock, and it was a pretty about him was so wrong and caused him expensive decision, as well as disappoint- ichael Connelly is keeping an so much stress that he was “bleeding from eye on the 101 freeway from ing. But we’re actively hoping to fi nd a new the seat.” home for the show. It’s ready to go. It’s a his home in Los Angeles. Amazon TV announced recently that “I have the same view good package. It has built-in IP, as they say M there would be a seventh season for in Hollywood — intellectual property, with as Harry Bosch,” says the bestselling “Bosch,” but that would be the last in crime fi ction author of his best-known the books, the Matthew McConaughey the series. Where does it stand? movie (“The Lincoln Lawyer”). fi ctional character. “Not the house in the Like everyone here, we’re waiting for TV show, with that glittering expanse. I’m still writing the book. It’s called the world to return to normal, whatever “The Law of Innocence.” I don’t know the Harry Bosch’s house in the books. That’s that is. The writing is going forward. Our the view I have, closer to the freeway. So end to this one. My books are all set in the production usually begins in August, or year I write them. This is about a murder watching the freeway is my way of tak- the last Friday in July. This year it prob- ing the temperature of Los Angeles. For Mark DeLong case that comes to trial in April. Well, in ably won’t start until September, and if we April there were no trials. I had to fi gure a while it was empty, but now there are Michael Connelly can start then, of course, we’ll observe all more cars on the road.” out what to do. For three or four weeks, I the protocols of safety. If we can start then didn’t write anything. That’s the longest Connelly, 63, splits his time between points or starting points for this novel. I don’t think we’ll miss the April window homes in LA and Tampa, but he hasn’t I’ve gone without writing since I left the One, a while back I read just a short (for the series to drop). University of Florida (in 1980). It was just been back to Florida since March. He Will the pandemic have any effect on story about the Pentagon telling military this malaise. Then I moved the story back talked by phone about his new book, “Fair personnel not to provide their DNA to any the story? to January and February, and I’m seeding Warning,” his 35th novel and his third commercial DNA analysis or heritage Before anything happened, we had in early reports of the pandemic. But I lost about reporter Jack McEvoy. fi rms, because of the security risk of your started writing the show. It’s set start- a month, a bad thing to do in a two-book Tampa Bay Times: How are you doing DNA being out there. In the future that ing on New Year’s Eve 2019 into 2020, so year. sheltering in place? might be how you’re identifi ed, instead of that’s pre-pandemic. But I’ve been doing Any plans for a second season of your Connelly: I had just come back on your fi ngerprints or whatever. That made research and there was a fi rst report March 8 from Tampa, and a few days later me delve into the whole issue of DNA (about the virus) on Jan. 7. So we’ll be “Murder Book” podcast? we went to sheltering in place. It’s kind of privacy. dropping in hints, the idea that there’s a That’s one of the things the virus has embarrassing, because a lot of people are The other point is that I’ve always used coming pandemic. not impacted. For the fi rst season I had to dealing with really tough stuff. But writ- Jack sporadically for my kind of state of How do you feel about the series end- go to a recording studio for each episode, ers shelter in place anyway. It’s what I’ve the union reports on media. This time it ing? and I wanted to get rid of that time suck. done for most of my adult life, until the was what’s been happening in our country I feel good and bad about it. It’s be- So in a closet in my garage here I put in a “Bosch” TV show kind of pulled me out of the last few years with the erosion of trust come a family, because we shoot in LA. soundproof recording studio. I don’t have that routine. in the media. I never want to tell people People in the industry don’t necessarily to leave the house or put on a mask or (His wife) Linda is here. My daughter what to think in my books. I don’t want to love going somewhere else to work. So it’s anything. had gone to a college near Los Angeles. be didactic. I want to refl ect what’s going been pretty stable, I’d say only about 10% I have six episodes done, so it will be out She graduated and got a job, then she was on in the world. Jack is a tried and true turnover. It’s a good family on both sides this summer. This one is called “Killer on furloughed, so she came home to stay with journalist, doing what journalists do: fi nd- of the camera. So losing that is going to be the Road.” It’s about (LA Police Depart- us. It’s like a throwback to seven years ing the hidden truth and reporting it to the bittersweet. ment Detective) Mitzi Roberts, who is the ago, when there was no “Bosch” TV show community. On a creative level, I’m all right with inspiration for (his fi ctional character) and my daughter lived with us. I feel like In the fi rst two books, Jack worked it. It’s good knowing we could write to an Renee Ballard, about one of her cases. She the luckiest guy around. I sort of have for newspapers, the Rocky Mountain ending. I never thought it would last so caught this guy in 2012 for three murders survivor’s guilt. News and the Los Angeles Times. This long, so seven seasons with a complete- in LA; it took her three years. Your new novel, “Fair Warning,” came time he’s an investigative reporter for ness is a good thing. The guy is Sam Little. Now he’s known out May 26. It brings back Jack McE- an online consumer watchdog publica- I’m not fi nished with Harry Bosch as as the most prolifi c serial killer ever. voy, the reporter who was the main tion called FairWarning. It’s a real site a writer, so it will be a little weird to end There have been TV shows; 60 Minutes character in “The Poet” (1996) and (fairwarning.org), and its real-life execu- it on a TV level. I think we’ll hear from covered him. But they never mentioned “The Scarecrow” (2009). What was the tive editor is a character in the novel. Harry Bosch next year in a book. who caught him. So the podcast is about starting point for this book? Why did you choose that setting? Your next book, coming in Novem- Mitzi’s experiences tracking him, catching There were two kind of inspiration I’m actually on the board of directors. ber, is another in the Lincoln Lawyer him, and the challenge of convicting him. ‘Fair Warning’ should please fans as it fits well in writer’s oeuvre

BY OLINE H. COGDILL major newspapers for major stories. The The story also puts McEvoy back in contact Sun-Sentinel work suits McEvoy’s need to continue to with former FBI agent — and one-time write stories that make a difference and to girlfriend — Rachel Walling. Throughout his outstanding thrillers, hone his craft while taking him away from The briskly paced “Fair Warning” spins Michael Connelly has expertly weaved con- the world of violent crime, his former beat. on its realistic look at journalism as Con- temporary issues into solid plots, usually Operating on a shoestring while con- nelly, who worked as a reporter at the Sun with his perennial police detective Harry stantly seeking donors, FairWarning also Sentinel and Los Angeles Times, makes the Bosch at the helm. mirrors McEvoy’s current path. Once at minutia of reporting exciting. Connelly is Connelly also has achieved this in his the top of his profession with a bestselling careful not to glamorize reporting — as if novels about journalist Jack McEvoy, who true crime book, McEvoy, now in his 50s, anyone still believes it is a glamorous pro- makes his third most welcome appearance has had to downsize. Royalty checks have fession — but shows that good journalism is in the intriguing “Fair Warning.” In their gotten smaller and the website work, how- based on ethics and getting details right. own way, the McEvoy novels have tracked ever satisfying, doesn’t pay well. Connelly also illustrates the energizing the state of journalism while showing McEvoy is pulled back into crime why the profession and its ethics matter. reporting when a woman with whom he “addictive momentum” that a journalist “The Poet,” McEvoy’s fi rst appearance in had a one-night stand more than a year often feels when a story that can right a 1996, showed a fairly robust media while ago is murdered by “internal decapita- wrong comes together. Adding to the real- “The Scarecrow,” published in 2009, gave tion.” Although the police consider him a ism, FairWarning is a real news site based a glimpse at how newspaper struggles af- “person of interest,” McEvoy follows his in Los Angeles offering tough watchdog fected the industry, staffers and readers. journalism instinct and begins looking into reporting, and Connelly is a member of the Now “Fair Warning” explores how online a story about cyberstalking because the nonprofi t’s board. news sites are serving a niche for journal- woman told a friend she was being followed Harry Bosch — and his new partner, ists and readers. online. But McEvoy’s research leads him Det. Renee Ballard — aren’t even refer- The one-word site FairWarning focuses to another story involving the dark web, a enced in “Fair Warning.” They will return, on consumer fraud, often partnering with black market for DNA and a serial killer. though not with their own story this year. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 35 WEEKEND: TELEVISION & DVD NEW ON DVD

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”: A painter, Marianne (Noemie Mer- lant), travels through choppy wa- ters when she is commissioned to do a portrait of the mysterious Heloise (Adele Haenel). Heloise’s mother (Valeria Golino) reveals that Heloise wore out the previous artist by refus- ing to pose for said portrait. Since the artwork is supposed to be sent to Heloise’s wealthy suitor in Milan, whom she abso- lutely doesn’t want to marry, it’s her one form of feasible protest. Instead, Marianne must mas- querade as a walking partner for Heloise, who’s been kept in her room following her sister’s death. But that’s just one secret in this beautiful, tragic love story. Longing glances and extended silences may as well be sup- porting characters as the two women fall for each other, while they help a maid, Sophie (Luana Bajrami), with a secret of her own, and dread the clock ticking AP; Lifetime toward the end of their time Reality TV stars such as Stassi Schroeder, left, and Kristen Doute, who starred on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” and Abby Lee Miller of together. Lifetime’s “Dance Moms,” are facing repercussions for comments they’ve made in the past about race. Director Celine Sciamma’s sparse but pointed script elevates the tension and desire brought on by Merlant’s and Haenel’s magnifi cent performances, with imagery mirroring a retelling Unscripted, uncalled for of Orpheus’ inability to not look back at his newly deceased bride, Eurydice, while attempting to rescue her from the underworld. Reality TV stars are feeling heat for their controversial, off-camera remarks Alas, for these women, the patriarchy of late 18th century EMILY YAHR alleged racist comments. MTV fi red “The friend. (Though she didn’t elaborate, Season France is an underworld of its The Washington Post Challenge” star Dee Nguyen over “offen- 6 focused on Stowers and Jax Taylor, with own. sive” social media posts about the Black whom she had an affair while Taylor was Also available on DVD: n April 2018, Bravo’s “Vanderpump Lives Matter movement. In some cases, engaged to another cast member. Stowers “Burden”: An optimistic black Rules” star Stassi Schroeder went on a stars themselves reached their breaking pointed out it was strange that they were preacher (Forest Whitaker) faces podcast and told a story about how she point: Rachel Lindsay, the only black lead in upset with her and not Taylor, a known se- community backlash after of- Iand her co-star, Kristen Doute, called “Bachelor” franchise history and co-host of rial cheater.) fering to take in a man (Garrett the police when they thought a photo of an the show’s offi cial podcast, said June 9 that Stowers fi rst heard that Schroeder and Hedlund) raised by Klu Klux alleged robber in a Daily Mail article looked she will cut ties with the series if producers Doute reported her to the police when Klan members. just like their former cast member, Faith don’t make serious changes to address the Schroeder appeared on a now-deleted epi- “Corpus Christi”: An ex-con- Stowers. long-running lack of diversity and racist be- sode of the podcast “B— Bible” and told the vict (Bartosz Bielenia) mas- The woman in the Daily Mail photo was havior from contestants. Perhaps they were story about the photo in the news article. querades as a priest after being not, in fact, Stowers — the only thing they listening: on June 12, the franchise named When Stowers’ comments blew up online, denied admission to the semi- had in common is they were both black. Matt James its fi rst black Bachelor for its Schroeder and Doute released lengthy nary. In Polish and French. Still, at the time, Doute also tweeted her next season, which will air in 2021. apologies on Instagram. “Couple Trouble”: This Dan- suspicions with a link to another article As for “Vanderpump Rules,” an ex- Schroeder: “What I did to Faith was ish series follows a couple’s from the Los Angeles NBC station. tremely popular Bravo series that follows wrong. I apologize and I do not expect for- travails through fl ashbacks in “I didn’t wanna go there but I’m going the drama among staff at former “Real giveness.” counseling. Stars Ditte Ylva there,” she wrote. Housewives” star Lisa Vanderpump’s Los Doute: “Although my actions were not Olsen, Esben Dalgaard Andersen While this did not strike Schroeder or Angeles restaurants, fans were stunned racially driven, I am now completely aware and Rasmus Bjerg. In Danish. Doute as particularly problematic two years that the network took action. Schroeder, the of how my privilege blinded me from the “Inheritance”: A family ago, they learned their lesson June 9 when show’s biggest breakout star with a bestsell- reality of law enforcement’s treatment of the receives a surprise inheritance Bravo fi red them both a week after Stowers ing book and hit podcast, has made plenty of black community, and how dangerous my that brings them more harm shared this anecdote in an Instagram Live offensive statements in the past: calling an actions would have been to her.” than good. Stars Lily Collins, chat. In addition, the network confi rmed outfi t “Nazi chic”; sighing that she was over Miller, the controversial dance instructor Simon Pegg, Connie Nielsen, that “Vanderpump” cast members Max “everyone making everything about race” on “Dance Moms,” was also called out for Chace Crawford and Patrick Boyens and Brett Caprioni, who both apolo- in regards to the #OscarsSoWhite cam- hypocrisy after she posted a black square Warburton. gized in January for past racist tweets, will paign; saying that women who revealed sto- for #BlackoutTuesday, a music industry “The Legion”: Two Roman le- not be returning to the show, which conclud- ries of sexual harassment wanted to be part campaign to support black artists. Adriana ed its eighth season stateside last week. gions struggle to survive. Mickey of the “hashtag Me Too trend.” After the lat- Smith, whose 7-year-old daughter Kamryn Racist behavior from reality TV stars Rourke stars. ter, multiple sponsors severed partnerships appeared on Season 8, responded with a has gone on for years, and viewers have statement that started with the hashtag “Pennyworth: The Complete with her podcast. Now, Schroeder has been frequently railed against it online. Execu- dropped by her talent agency and PR fi rm, “#DontActLikeYouCare.” First Season”: Epix series fol- tives and producers typically do nothing: and lost her gig as a columnist at Glamour. “People need to be held accountable not lows the beloved butler (Jack After all, they cast outrageous personalities Doute, who just released a book, is no longer just for the injustices but also for being a Bannon) of the Wayne family who say outrageous things, which translates represented by her literary agency. closet racist,” she wrote. She said that Miller before Bruce’s birth. to attention and ratings. Sometimes, these Schroeder and Doute’s call to the police once compared her growing up in “the “South Park: The Complete controversies lead to a tearful apology, or a was only re-shared recently because, as country club” to Adriana growing up “in the Twenty-Third Season”: The denial, or an attempt at a teachable moment. Stower explained during a chat on Insta- hood,” and that Kamryn overheard someone raunchy animated series created But given the current reckoning over racism gram with MTV star Candice Rice, she say “they need a sprinkle of color.” by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and police brutality, with protests across started getting messages from people who In an Instagram statement, Miller apolo- continues. the world to support the Black Lives Matter noticed “Vanderpump Rules” cast members gized: “I realize that racism can come not “Stuck with You”: A celebrity movement, networks are realizing they were posting about Black Lives Matter. just from hate, but also from ignorance. No couple privately splits up while can no longer just hope the social media “I know some of them, and I know they matter the cause, it is harmful, and it is my maintaining the appearance of backlash blows over. There must be conse- defi nitely don’t care about black people like fault.” a marriage for the brand in this quences. that,” Stowers said. On June 5, Entertainment Weekly re- series. Stars Tammy Townsend, In addition to Bravo, Lifetime, two weeks Stowers said she experienced repeated ported that Miller will no longer appear on Timon Kyle Durrett and Monti ago, pulled the plug on dance teacher Abby bullying from the “Vanderpump” cast, in- “Dance Moms” if it’s renewed for another Washington. Lee Miller’s “Dance Moms” spinoff after cluding her hair being called “nappy,” after season, and a planned spinoff (“Abby’s Vir- — Katie Foran-McHale/TNS students’ parents detailed Miller’s past she was involved in an incident with their tual Dance Off”) is canceled. PAGE 36 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 WEEKEND: HEALTH & FITNESS

BY JOHN BRILEY whether they did high reps of low Special to The Washington Post weights or fewer reps of heavy weights. andemic life has a “Fatigue is fatigue no matter way of revealing our how you get there,” Stanforth weaknesses. For those says. “I recommend [sets of] of us of a certain age, Just a signifi cant number of reps I mean that literally. — 15, 20, 30 — and you’ll see all PIf you are feeling like certain the gains that you would with household activities — toting heavier weights.” groceries, hoisting children, Encouragingly, studies also moving furniture, carrying laun- show that you’ll reap most of the dry — are more diffi cult than a gains from just one set of each they were in the past, you aren’t exercise, so you can safely skip alone. And you aren’t imagining the oft-recommended second and it. third sets. This isn’t a new phenomenon; As for how often to train, the it just wasn’t until the 1800s that weekly guidelines for generally many of us lived long enough to healthy people age 50 and older experience this decline. For me, aren’t any different from those it started a few years ago, when I lift for other demographics: Strength noticed that lifting an air condi- train two to three days, engage in tioner, carrying a child up to bed aerobic activity at least fi ve days or bringing in a load of fi rewood at moderate intensity, or at least seemed harder than they once three days a week at high inten- did. I summoned excuses for sity, and perform a stretching each diffi culty (“Darned kid away routine at least two days a week. gained 20 pounds today!”), but Metzl takes this up a notch by now, at age 54, I’m ready to con- incorporating high-intensity in- cede: I simply can’t lift as much terval training, or HIIT — short, as I once could. punishing bursts of activity usu- Starting sometime in our 30s ally lasting 30 to 90 seconds with (the data aren’t precise), we lose Strength training can recovery breaks in between. up to 8% of our muscle mass per “I do HIIT with people in decade, a decline called sarco- help mature adults their 70s and 80s,” he told me. penia, along with up to 30% of “We all change over the decades, our strength and power. This but I don’t want people to be leaves us weaker, less mobile and regain muscle mass, afraid of intensity.” — especially after we cross age In fact, Metzl says, we should 50 — more vulnerable to injury mobility and power be increasing intensity as we age from falls and similar accidents. to “better stimulate all the cells But it doesn’t have to be that in our bodies.” He cited a 2017 way. Men and women can regain study published in the journal some of that lost muscle mass Cell Metabolism that showed that and, importantly, stay strong high-intensity training signifi - enough to enjoy youthful activi- cantly improved how the body ties well into their winter years, converts macronutrients into experts say. The key is strength energy. But, he said: “For some training. people, a sprint is intense. For “I have people who start in others, it’s walking up the stairs.” their 60s, 70s and even 80s,” says For those who can perform Jordan Metzl, a sports medicine them, Metzl suggests burpees, physician at Hospital for Special jump squats and lunges, which Surgery in New York. “Building he says deliver full-body func- and maintaining strength is one tional training : “Burpees utilize of the most important things you every muscle in your body. can do at any stage of life, and They’re high intensity and tre- it’s extremely important after mendously effective.” And, Metzl age 50.” says, you’ll still reap a benefi t Why? Strength training from burpees if you opt to step improves your “economy of — not jump — your feet back movement,” Metzl says, mean- when dropping into the push- ing the amount of energy you up position at the nadir of the expend to complete a task, and exercise. it “offl oads joints, so you can Stuart Phillips, director of do the same amount of work the Physical Activity Center of with less pain and lower risk of Excellence at McMaster Univer- injury. You’re essentially getting iStock sity in Hamilton, Ontario, says more juice out of your muscles.” that older people who regularly Metzl is personally vested in this strength train can expect to see quest: He has run 35 marathons, and inhibited. All the sitting front-facing muscles (chest, weighs approximately eight signifi cant gains in strength competed in Iron Man triathlons we’re doing at home could be abs, biceps and quadriceps, for pounds), you can use them for and power, but not necessarily and says he aspires, even as he making things worse. example), but also devoting extra strength training. muscle mass. Still, the benefi ts approaches his mid-50s, “to keep The fi rst thing to do if you’re time to stretching them because Both Stanforth and Metzl of a training regimen — and the going forever.” starting or resuming strength of how tight they become in our recommend building muscle by extended period of physical inde- But what if your marathons training, says Stanforth, a 60- daily, deskbound lives. performing a high number of pendence that comes with them are measured in Netfl ix episodes year-old personal trainer and “Many people might consider reps of a lighter weight — i.e., — should be enough to motivate or you just need to jump-start an “avid athlete,” is to target major a 1:2 ratio of exercises” — that is, one you can lift at least 15 times us all, he adds. engine that’s been accumulat- muscle groups, especially the double your strengthening time before failure, the fi tness term “It’s about quality of life, and ing rust for years? Again, you’re glutes and back. for rear-chain muscles — “but for can’t ... do ... one ... more. that’s not a function of muscle not alone, says Dixie Stanforth, “Glutes are tremendously all of the major muscles [includ- Data show that straining to mass, but of strength/power ,” he associate professor of instruc- important, because they acti- ing biceps, calves and triceps] perform fewer repetitions of said. tion in the University of Texas at vate the ‘rear chain’ of the body should be trained,” she said. much heavier weights greatly And, as Stanforth says, “exer- Austin’s Department of Kinesiol- and can produce a lot of power And, before you even ask: Just increases the risk of injuries to cise is better than any drug” in ogy and Health Education. for movement,” Stanforth says. about every exercise you can do cartilage, tendons and ligaments, sustaining bone and countering “Most people are professional Rear chain muscles are critical in a gym, you can do at home without offering much benefi t the increased risk of osteoporosis sitters,” she says. As a result, for posture, balance, running, — albeit with some modifi cation. over lighter weights. A 2017 that comes with age. many muscles in the front of our jumping and — yes — lifting Homebound strength exercises meta-analysis of 21 studies, pub- “It helps tremendously. But we bodies — namely our hip fl exors heavy things. To strengthen that don’t require equipment lished in the Journal of Strength do have to be smarter about how and chest muscles — become those muscles, Stanforth says include squats (with or without and Conditioning Research, we apply the dose as we age,” he short and tight. That shuts off squats, rows and leg presses are weight), chair dips, pushups, found that people who engaged in said. signals to their corresponding all good, because they engage the pullups, planks, lunges, burpees strength training regimens for at So, do it right, and we’ll feel anterior muscles — the glutes core and require movement in and step-ups. If you have canned least six weeks, performing ex- stronger, and smarter for it, and upper back — to keep work- multiple joints. goods or empty milk or drink ercises to failure, showed similar every day — and have one less ing, so those areas become weak She advises strengthening containers (a gallon of water muscle cell growth regardless of thing to worry about. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 37 WEEKEND: FAMILY

THE MEAT AND COVID-19 complications POTATOES OF LIFE Lisa Smith Molinari Isolation, mental struggles can be extra hard for new black moms

BY KELLY GLASS of social distancing guidelines, she’s for a return to normal, but none of Beach socialization Special to The Washington Post struggling. Her partner, she says, is them include steps to ensure mental depressed too, so most of the child health is on the upswing,” says sia Davis welcomed home care burden falls on her. “I’m doing Pande. “This is a huge problem.” was once a shoo-in her now two-month-old this alone, and it’s just too much. I And it’s a problem that could dis- baby at the onset of the need help.” On top of that, Davis is proportionately affect black women. coronavirus pandemic. om, how did you meet people your age A facing going back to work and fi nd- “There are differing levels of during your family vacation?” my 22- From the start, things didn’t go ing childcare during a pandemic, maternal mortality and morbidity as planned. Davis was diagnosed year-old daughter Anna asked a couple which adds another huge worry. in racial and ethnic groups, and I of weeks ago, during the 13-hour car with gestational diabetes, which According to a recently released worry that disparity will widen in “M black women are at a 63% higher ride to our North Carolina beach cottage. We would be report by Aerofl ow Healthcare, the midst of this pandemic,” she picking up Anna’s college roommate on the way. Clearly, risk of, and was required to get 56% of new moms said they had says. Black women specifi cally, who regular non-stress tests to monitor the girls were weighing their vacation social options. family and friends stay with them are already at greater risk of post- I dug deep into my faded memory bank. There were a the health of her baby. Two weeks to help out. Still, 48% said they partum depression, are also at high- few beach stories I would NOT tell her; however, I had before her due date, her midwife struggled with postpartum depres- er risk for childbirth complications, had plenty of relatively innocent experiences in my youth explained the results of her recent sion and 39% with social support premature birth, and death during that were worth recounting. The beach cottage had been non-stress test were “off,” and she isolation. Postpartum depression, and after childbirth. The very real in my extended family since 1979, when it was outfi tted needed to give birth right then. a serious mood disorder, affects 1 fears black women have about giv- with groovy gold shag carpeting, matching plaid This “I cried and I begged to go home in 7 women and can last for months ing birth are only compounded by End Up furniture and a circular red painted fi replace. and get my stuff,” says Davis. “I had if left untreated, according to the the coronavirus pandemic, and the That house was where I spent all my childhood family va- a birth plan. I wanted to labor at American Psychological Asso- fact that COVID-19 is yet another cations, where I met my husband, and where we’ve taken home before coming to the hospital, ciation. Other postpartum mood thing black people are at higher risk our own family vacations every summer. but now that wasn’t going to hap- disorders, namely postpartum of dying from than other racial and Three lots away was the Atlantic Ocean — sea oats, pen.” post-traumatic stress disorder (PP- ethnic groups. golden sand and green-blue water stretching for miles A maternal-fetal specialist sent PTSD), can occur when childbirth Pande says there needs to be along the narrow, hurricane-battered barrier reef that her immediately to labor and deliv- is stressful and traumatic. To add a coordinated effort on behalf of runs from the Virginia border south to Duck, Nags Head, ery, where a series of unexpected to that, according to a 2018 study in medical care workers to reach out Hatteras, Okracoke, Cape Lookout and Emerald Isle. events continued. Davis’ baby’s Frontiers in Psychiatry, low social proactively to women after child- When adolescence descended and my social life be- heart rate was too high, and doc- support is a signifi cant risk factor birth. “We need to be thinking came paramount, I kept a vigil from my beach towel or tors and nurses rushed to get him for PP-PTSD. And those fi ndings proactively about how to support walked the shoreline, scanning the clusters of umbrellas out. He was fi ne after a frightening came during what now seems like new moms of all races and ethnici- and chairs for boys and girls my age. birth: When her son fi nally made a faraway time when baby showers, ties, and especially those that are at Considering the only telephone I had access to was his grand entrance, his umbilical hospital visitors and family coming greater risk,” says Pande. attached to the wood-paneled wall of our beach house or cord was wrapped around his neck over was the norm. Now, moms not Telehealth can help bridge gaps two miles down the road in a phone booth, my only means and body. “He wasn’t moving,” only face postpartum depression in access, eliminate child care of communicating was face-to-face interaction. After Davis said. “It was really scary, and stressful birth experiences like concerns, and help reduce stigma scanning the beach all day, adolescents, teens and young especially with nobody telling me Davis’, but are even more isolated for women concerned about going lifeguards would eventually approach each other, intro- anything.” than before — and the effects are to mental health appointments even duce themselves, and exchange any information about No visitors were allowed at the yet unseen. after the pandemic is over. “Tele- meetups happening that night. hospital where she gave birth, in Reena Pande, chief medical of- health is actually a wonderful op- It was all I could do to get through dinner with my Cleveland, Ohio’s COVID-19 epicen- fi cer for mental-health app AbleTo, portunity to get more mental health parents at the beach house. The thought of meeting up ter, on March 26. So although her says we have the perfect makings of services to all the patients who need with other kids my age was so exciting. While I teased my partner was with her for the birth, a postpartum mental health crisis. it and will need it as this pandemic bangs and frosted my lips after dinner, I would wonder, her mother and family weren’t able “We’ve seen phased approaches progresses and the mental health “Would I make new girlfriends to body surf with? Would I to visit for the three days she was effects of it continue to develop,” make an idiot out of myself at a volleyball game? Would I there. she says. “Mental health is fi nd summer love?” The postpartum period has one that absolutely can be One summer night after word of a bonfi re had been cir- been equally as isolated. delivered that way with culated, I scurried out of the house barefoot after dinner. Davis was diagnosed great success.” I was wearing a cropped white T-shirt and a long pastel with postpartum pink surfer skirt. Sporting a golden tan, I swished my depression, and with long sandy blonde hair as I strutted the path to the beach. a lack of physical From the sea oat-dotted walkover, I saw the bonfi re down connection and a the beach, glowing in the dusky night. I carried on toward present support the silhouettes of teenagers against the fl ames, feeling system because pretty, confi dent, full of hope for a fun night. About fi ve strides later, it happened. Today, bonfi res aren’t the only things prohibited on the beach. Dogs are no longer allowed either. But back then, one had to be careful where one stepped. Especially while barefoot. The foul substance oozed between my toes like Play- Doh through a Fun Factory squeeze machine. My mind raced with the potential humiliation I might suffer. But I just had to get to that fi re. Missing the event meant social disaster, or worse, summer vacation mediocrity. I plastered a confi dent frosted grin to my perfect ’80s beach ensemble, and continued my stride. But at the last minute, I diverted to the surf, shouting playfully, “I just wanna see if the water’s warm enough for a midnight swim!” In darkness at the ocean’s edge, I plunged my fouled foot into the wet sand, scraping it furiously back and forth to remove the humiliating remnants. Not only did I attend that bonfi re, I also miraculously escaped hook worm, and had a most awesome summer vacation. Recounting these stories to my daughter and her col- lege roommate, we realized that it’s harder for kids today to meet peers on vacation. Smartphones and social media have made spontaneous in-person interactions obsolete. “It may seem old fashioned, but try meeting other young people face-to-face while we’re at the beach,” I advised. “But whatever you do, wear shoes.”

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GUNSTON STREET RESULTS FOR ABOVE PUZZLE

“Gunston Street” is drawn by Basil Zaviski. Email him at [email protected], and online at gunstonstreet.com. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 39 FACES 2 Garrison Keillor books set for release Garrison Keillor will have two books out this fall — a novel and Making it on her own a memoir — marking his first re- leases since sexual harassment allegations were made against Maude Apatow is ready to move out of her parents’ shadow, into the spotlight the author and humorist three years ago. Arcade Publishing announced BY AMY KAUFMAN Thursday that Keillor’s “The Lake Los Angeles Times Wobegon Virus,” which contin- ust before the coronavirus ues his popular “Lake Wobegon” became a global pandemic, series and ties it to the current Maude Apatow was plan- pandemic, is coming Sept. 8. Two Jning on finally moving out months later, Arcade will release of her parents’ house. She’d found “That Time of Year,” a reflection a few apartments that piqued her on his childhood and “a good life, interest and scheduled times including mistakes, regrets, and a to tour them. But when the city few medical adventures.” went on lockdown, she put her In his memoir, the 77-year-old plans on hold, instead hunkering Keillor will address the harass- down in Brentwood, Calif., with ment allegations, which led to her mom, dad and 17-year-old his being dropped by Minnesota sister. Public Radio and The Washing- “It’s been fun, I guess — there ton Post. Keillor was long known are definitely ups and downs,” for his wry depictions of small- said Apatow, 22, with a telling town life in his “Lake Wobegon” smile. She had retreated to her novels and in “A Prairie Home mother’s office to conduct a Zoom Companion,” the radio program interview, one of the few spots that was the basis for Robert Alt- in the house where she doesn’t man’s movie of the same name, worry that “someone will start which came out in 2006. screaming in the background or embarrass me.” ‘Antiracist Baby’ to be It was during quarantine that the actress and her dad, director released as picture book Judd Apatow, began discussing A picture book edition of Ibram the possibility of debuting his X. Kendi’s “Antiracist Baby,” one new movie via on-demand in- of the country’s top-selling books stead of postponing its theatrical since the death last month of release. The film, “The King of George Floyd, is coming out July Staten Island,” stars “SNL” co- 14. median Pete Davidson as a wan- “Antiracist Baby” went on sale nabe tattoo artist struggling to this week as a board book and find his purpose after the death has been part of a wave of works of his father. Maude has a sup- about race and racism that have porting role, playing Davidson’s CAROLYN COLE/Los Angeles Times been selling strongly as protests sister — the younger-but-more- Actress Maude Apatow stars in “The King of Staten Island” and the Netflix show “Hollywood.” mature sibling who leaves for against Floyd’s death at the hands Apatow, the 22-year-old daughter of director Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann, wants to prove of Minneapolis police spread college while her brother is still she is ready to make a name for herself without the help of her parents. living at home. worldwide. “When my dad first told me The picture book of “Antiracist I definitely thought about that my dad — but I wanted to do a learning and it’s still a problem. about the release plans, there Baby” will feature illustrations before doing this movie. Obvi- good job for him, and his opinion But I think I’ve gotten to a place was an option to wait a year, like by Ashley Lukashevsky, Pen- ously, I’ve acted in so many of of me as an actor is probably the where I’m able to be more pro- so many movies that have been guin Young Readers announced my parents’ movies, and people most important to me. But my ductive. But seeing “Euphoria” pushed,” she recalled. “And we Thursday. are going to say it’s nepotism. I dad also makes self tapes with and having them talk about OCD were like, ‘I feel like a lot of peo- mean, it’s not even an insult — me and knows how to make me and that pressure — I’d never ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Phantom’ ple might watch it right now be- well, it is an insult, but it is what it be a better actor. cause everyone has already gone seen it in a show where it felt so is. But because I’d just done “Eu- Does he read lines with you real and I felt so connected to it. won’t reopen until 2021 through so much content.’ I’m phoria” and I was starting to do during those auditions? Now that you’ve had three Some of London’s biggest West sad about not seeing it with an other projects showing I was ca- Yes. I have to stop doing self major projects come out in the End shows, including “Hamilton” audience, but it might be a good pable of doing work without their tapes with him, though. We did span of a year, do you feel like and “The Phantom of the Opera,” time for it, fingers crossed.” help, I was apprehensive about a self tape for “The Beach Bum” you’re on your way to estab- won’t reopen until next year, pro- Dressed in a BTS sweatshirt it. But then I thought, “I haven’t with Matthew McConaughey, she bought at one of the K-pop lishing yourself outside of your ducers announced Wednesday, worked with my dad since I was and my dad overacts, doing an parents? (Apatow’s mother is band’s concerts, Apatow spoke to 12,” and I really look up to him impression of Matthew McCo- as arts bodies warned that Brit- The Times in mid-May about her the actress Leslie Mann.) ain faces a “cultural catastro- as a mentor figure in my life. I naughey. And I was like, “This is I’m always thinking I need new movie, her roles in the tele- want to be a director someday, terrible.” phe” because of the coronavirus vision series “Hollywood” and to keep going. I don’t know how pandemic. and getting to watch my dad do You’ve said that part of what to say this without sounding “Euphoria” and making a name what he does is very important to appealed to you about doing Producer Cameron Mackin- emo, but I’m pretty hard on my- for herself. me. I don’t know when I’m ever “Euphoria” was the way the tosh, his producing partners and self. I should stop and be happy Los Angeles Times: You acted going to do this again and it just show represented obsessive his Delfont Mackintosh Theatres sometimes, but I’m very “onto in some of your dad’s movies felt like, “Why would I not do it?” compulsive disorder. What group said “Hamilton,” “The the next” mindset. I look up when you were a kid. How did I’m gonna spend my whole life has your experience been with Phantom of the Opera,” Mary he bring up the idea of you ap- trying to prove myself as an in- anxiety? to Lena Dunham and Phoebe Poppins” and “Les Miserables” pearing in “Staten Island?” dividual, and that’s a chip on my Even though it makes work a Waller-Bridge because they act, would return “as early as practi- Apatow: It was pretty close shoulder. It’s really important lot more challenging sometimes write and direct. I also think of cal in 2021.” to when we were about to shoot. to me to show that I work really for me, I really do everything I Emma Stone as someone I look Pete had said something about hard, because I do. I want to be can to not let it get in the way. up to — doing comedies and then Other news it, and I don’t think my dad was an individual. Even this interview, I’m in a full- super dramatic roles. I saw her Dame Vera Lynn, the en- super open to the idea at first. I How different was it work- blown panic the entire time. I in “Cabaret” in New York. To see dearingly popular “Forces’ think he was hesitant. But I read ing with him when you were 12 get very flustered when I’m put that she can do all of that is re- it with Pete and it ended up mak- versus in your 20s? on the spot or have to talk for a ally cool to me. And my dad has Sweetheart” who serenaded Brit- ing sense. I’ve known Pete for a I acted when I was a kid, but long time. I had really bad OCD always been really encouraging ish troops abroad during World long time and I feel like I care of writing for myself. He’ll give War II, died Thursday at 103. not really, because I was so in middle and high school. I’ve about him, so having a relation- me writing advice, even though “That ’70s Show” actor young. My dad said this the other gone to OCD treatment. My par- Danny Masterson ship made it easier to play it with day: ‘It was almost like a simu- ents were very supportive of me I don’t always take it. He gives has been him. lation of our real life.’ We were getting help and reading books really good advice, even though charged with the rapes of three Were you concerned about doing what we did normally at about it and learning about men- I don’t like to tell him that. I in- women in the early 2000s, the perception of you getting breakfast or whatever. And now tal health at a young age, and I stinctually have to be like, “I Los Angeles prosecutors said the role only because he was — I would never say this to him, think that was a big advantage don’t agree with that,” but he’s Wednesday. your dad? because it’s cringey to say it to for me. Obviously, I’m not done right, most of the time. Compiled from wire reports PAGE 40 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 AMERICAN ROUNDUP Man arrested after valuable beehives stolen

BELLINGHAM — A WA man who authorities believe stole dozens of beehives across the West has been arrested in Washington state, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said. The bees could be worth more than $200,000. “The case has the potential of over 30 victims spread across California, Idaho, Montana, Or- egon and Washington,” the Sher- iff’s Office told the Bellingham Herald. Perry David Bayes, 56, was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property in the first degree, which is a class B felony, according to officials. The investigation began after the Sheriff’s Office received a report from a beekeeper whose bees were taken. “The victim went to retrieve his hives and they were gone,” Lincoln County officials said. “The investigation soon led to some tips and the ‘sting’ was set up, resulting in the arrest and a ‘very sweet’ ending.” Farmers offer reward after melon crop ruined

NEWBERRY — A fam- FL ily of farmers in north Florida is seeking answers after a field of watermelons was sprayed with damaging chemicals. Hugh Martin told the Gaines- ville Sun his family is offering a $10,000 reward for information ERIC GAY/AP that helps lead to the arrest and conviction of the person they be- lieve intentionally poisoned 56 Barging in again acres of melons. The family rents the property Using social distancing and other protective measures against COVID-19, visitors ride a river barge Monday along the River Walk in San in Newberry, near Gainesville, Antonio . The barges, which have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, began running again this week. for their business, Martin Farms LLC. Martin and his stepson said Michael Frazier, spokesman THE CENSUS jar allegedly funneled $15 million Joshua Moore said they believe for the museum and memorial. into former WCVB-TV anchor someone filled their crop-sprayer The amount of money stolen from an ar- Bianca de la Garza’s beauty busi- with the harsh chemicals. Woman finds mother’s mored truck that a Helena, Mont., man ness. Alden attorneys estimated On June 1, Moore said he spent on gambling, day trading and travel. that Garza received $2.7 million sprayed what he thought was a ashes, long after flood $390K A federal jury found John Gregory Alexan- in 2019 alone. tank filled with pesticides over der Herrin, 30, guilty in January of inter- Garza now refuses to return the crops to keep insects away. As SANFORD — With a state transportation of stolen property and eight counts of money laundering. He the money or the lavish gifts pur- he was spraying that evening, one MI friend’s help, a woman was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal prison. The money was removed chased by Hajjar, according to of the sprayer’s nozzles got dam- has discovered her mother’s ashes from a GardaWorld vehicle in November 2013. An internal investigation was un- the lawsuit. aged on a fence. So he stopped be- in the flood-ravaged remains of able to directly implicate anyone, however, not long after the money went missing, Attorneys for Alden filed a let- fore the entire field was sprayed. her Midland County home. ter in November requesting Garza Kathy Parsch said she had Herrin’s financial situation improved dramatically, prosecutors said. Herrin worked When he returned to the field, to return all the misappropriated made eight trips to the home in for Garda from 2012 until 2014. By early 2015, though, Herrin owed nearly the watermelons were already funds. According to court filings, Sanford, which was destroyed by $18,000 on his credit card and his car was repossessed, prosecutors said. wilting . an attorney for Garza agreed to a flood nearly a month ago, but return the funds, however, pay- couldn’t find the container that Officials: 9/11 memorial ment has not been made. held a portion of her mother’s stung but did not require medical charges, according to a BART Hajjar has only returned about plaza to reopen July 4 cremains. A friend felt inspired to treatment, the warning said. statement . Station video showed $3 million in assets . search a bedroom area Sunday. The lion’s mane jellyfish, the the woman leaping up from a NEW YORK — The “She’s in this corner, I can feel largest known variety, can grow bench Monday night and push- NY Sept. 11 memorial plaza it,” Margaret Charbonneau said. to five or more feet across, with ing a man with both hands as the Woman accused of will reopen to the public on July “So I found a piece of broken win- tentacles more than 100 feet train neared, the statement said. firing at boy on bike 4, more than three months after dow. It was a fairly large piece, long . Encounters can cause tem- “The victim was able to squeeze it was closed due to coronavirus, and I took it very carefully and I porary pain and redness but are between the train and the plat- HARRINGTON — Del- the 9/11 Memorial & Museum an- started digging with it.” not known to be fatal, the state’s form and avoid being struck,” DE aware State Police ar- nounced Tuesday. And the ashes were found. Department of Conservation and BART said. He had a minor ankle rested a woman accused of firing Visitors will once again be al- Recreation said in an advisory . injury . a rifle at a 12-year-old boy who lowed to approach the memo- Officials warn of large was riding a three-wheeler bike rial pools that sit in the footprints Arrest made after man Ex-news anchor named near her home over the weekend, where the twin towers used to jellyfish near beaches according to the agency. stand, but the museum at the site pushed in train’s path in embezzlement suit The child was riding through a HINGHAM — Swim- remains closed. A plan for its re- field near the property of Jeanne mers in Massachu- BERKELEY — A BOSTON — A multi- opening is in the works. MA D. Zebley, 55, on Sunday after- setts are being warned about woman who allegedly million-dollar lawsuit The memorial and the museum CA MA noon when the woman came out large jellyfish that have been pushed a man onto the tracks at has been filed against a former had been closed since March 13, of her house with a rifle, pointed spotted off the state’s coast. the downtown BART platform in television news anchor for alleg- with the water flowing into the it toward the boy and fired off two The Hingham Harbormaster Berkeley as a train approached edly embezzling millions. pools turned off except for main- rounds, police said in a statement tenance and the area roped off to issued a warning Sunday saying was arrested Tuesday on sus- The former chief financial of- Monday. The boy was not struck, keep people away from the panels numerous lion’s mane jellyfish picion of attempted murder, au- ficer of Massachusetts-based and returned home to get his of names . The memorial will open had been seen in the town’s inner thorities said. Alden Shoe Co., Richard Hajjar, stepfather, police said . with safety protocols to enforce and outer harbor over the week- Roli Okoropudu, 34, also was allegedly stole nearly $27 million, social distancing regulations, end. At least one resident has been booked for probation violation T he Boston Globe reported. Haj- From wire reports Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 41 PAGE 42 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 43 PAGE 44 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 OPINION Max D. Lederer Jr., Publisher Lt. Col. Marci Hoffman, Europe commander Germany’s commitment to US security is multifaceted Lt. Col. Richard McClintic, Pacific commander Caroline E. Miller, Europe Business Operations BY DAVID T. ZABECKI German support for to participate in Iraqi Freedom, and even Joshua M. Lashbrook, Pacific Chief of Staff Special to Stars and Stripes directly opposed it in the United Nations, America both within NATO the German government nonetheless bent he recent decision by President over backward to help us get everything EDITORIAL Donald Trump to withdraw 9,500 and globally is one of our quickly and efficiently through the Ger- Terry Leonard, Editor American troops from Germany most important bilateral man rail, road, barge and port networks. [email protected] Tby September 2020 carries with Quite frankly, the Germans could very it a deep risk of doing irreparable damage Senior Managing Editor partnerships. Russia and easily have locked up V Corps in Germany. Robert H. Reid, to NATO, the most successful and effective [email protected] China understand that Virtually all of the troops headed for the defense alliance in history. Any weakening Gulf flew out of Ramstein. The 173rd Air- Tina Croley, Managing Editor for Content of NATO will ultimately weaken America only too well, which is borne Brigade’s March 26 combat jump [email protected] itself. NATO has been under increasing into northern Iraq depended on all the C- stress in recent years, and this unilateral why they devote so much Managing Editor for Presentation 17s staging initially out of Ramstein, before Sean Moores, action by the alliance’s senior partner [email protected] effort to fracturing that picking up the troops in Italy. And as soon may become the final pressure point that as the 173rd secured the airhead, a com- Joe Gromelski, Managing Editor for Digital will lead to the fracturing of the alliance. partnership by pressuring pany of M1-A1 Abrams tanks flew from [email protected] If that happens, it will collapse the secu- Ramstein on C-17s directly into the Bashur rity framework established and led by the Germany to accommodate Airfield in Iraq. 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tragic day and those lives lost and irrevo- What newspapers cably changed. We need to remember the goal of the pathetic criminal — to start a race war — and to rededicate ourselves to are saying at home empathy, understanding and goodwill. We need to rededicate ourselves to fighting The following editorial excerpts are se- hate. lected from a cross section of newspapers It is heartening to see so many survivors throughout the United States. The editori- and relatives doing just that, in their own als are provided by The Associated Press way. As The Post and Courier’s Jennifer and other stateside syndicates. Berry Hawes reports, Tyrone and Feli- cia Sanders, who lost their son Tywanza, Fear of 2nd wave of COVID-19 26, find hope in his namesake foundation, which awards college scholarships and cases keeps economy down supports a camp for entrepreneurs. Jen- The Wall Street Journal nifer Pinckney, widow of Pastor Clementa Stocks sold off recently amid investor Pinckney, has focused on their daughters. worries that a “second wave” of coronavi- The Rev. Anthony Thompson, who lost his rus infections could cause countries and wife, Myra, wrote a book, “Called to For- states that are reopening to lock down give.” The Rev. Sharon Risher and Chris again. But headlines about a coronavirus Singleton also have written books. Thomp- resurgence in the U.S. are overblown so son also speaks together often with survi- far, and the bigger threat is keeping the vor Polly Sheppard to spread the message economy in a coma. about the power of faith. “That’s where I’m “We know as a fact that reopening other at now when it comes to remembering, it’s states we’re seeing significant problems,” GRACE BEAHM ALFORD, THE (CHARLESTON, S.C.) POST AND COURIER/AP about helping people,” he told Hawes. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said earlier Those stories are just a slice of how they this month . “Twelve states that reopened Visitors, including Matt and Marsha Bacoate, leave flowers, notes and prayers at are picking up the pieces and trying to turn are now seeing spikes. This is a very real Emanuel AME Church on the five-year anniversary of a shooting Wednesday in Charles- an unimaginable loss into something good, possibility.” This is Cuomo’s excuse for ton, S.C. Dylann Roof killed nine people while they were in a bible study at the church. or at least not as bad. keeping New York City in lockdown pur- Most of us did not have a family mem- gatory for 12 weeks as other states reopen We aren’t among the revisionists who say The long delay has already hurt the pub- ber inside Emanuel that evening, but we and their economies rebound. Cuomo should have locked down New York lic debate. It would have been helpful if all share a sense of loss and grief. And on Democrats cite a spike in cases in earlier. Bolton’s book had emerged, or Bolton had this anniversary, we all can do something Florida, Arizona and Texas as evidence But other states that didn’t impose strict testified, when Congress was considering in our own way to try to improve things, of a virus resurgence. But more testing, lockdowns and have been gradually re- Trump’s impeachment. The Xi revelations whether it’s forging new relationships, be- especially in vulnerable communities, is opening have kept the epidemic under suggest that Trump sought to manipulate coming more politically active or provid- naturally turning up more cases. Cases in control and not paid as high an economic U.S. foreign policy with China, as with ing fresh support for a good cause. Texas have increased by about a third in price. Some 7.3% of workers in Arizona Ukraine, for his own personal gain. In fact, There is hope that something good will the last two weeks, but so have tests. About and Florida and 11.4% in Texas were col- writes Bolton, “I am hard pressed to iden- come out of all this nation’s anguish over a quarter of the new cases are in counties lecting unemployment benefits in late May tify any significant Trump decision during the death of Floyd and other tragedies, in- with large prisons and meatpacking plants compared to 18.7% in New York. my tenure that wasn’t driven by reelection cluding the one that unfolded in downtown that were never forced to shut down. More infections are inevitable as states calculations.” Charleston five years ago . Tests have increased by about 37% in reopen, and there will be much trial and At this point, no self-respecting judge This may indeed be a unique opportunity Florida in two weeks, but confirmed cases error. States need to be vigilant for out- would order Bolton to halt publication. The to make progress on matters of justice and have risen 28%. In Arizona, cases have breaks and protect high-risk areas and government seeks a “prior restraint” of equity — to help build a better America. In increased by 73% in the last two weeks the vulnerable. But the costs of shutting speech on matters of critical public inter- doing so, we should draw inspiration from though tests have increased by just 53%. down the economy are so great, in damage est. Nothing in the First Amendment or the living victims of the Emanuel tragedy But a quarter of all cases in the state are on to lives and livelihoods, that there is no al- the Supreme Court’s interpretation of it, in and the example they continue to set of em- Indian reservations, which have especially ternative to opening for the broader public tougher cases than this one, suggests the pathy, love and hope. high-risk populations. good. government has any right to expect such a Liberals and the media demanded more result, particularly when Bolton worked to Commemorating Juneteenth is testing before states could reopen, yet now Free speech at stake in suit scrub the book in good faith. are criticizing states because more testing The lawsuit could simply be a feeble at- both historical and significant has turned up more cases. Keep in mind against Bolton’s book tempt to mollify Trump, who only likes Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times that New York has reported about the same The Washington Post freedom of speech when the message On Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lin- number of new cases in the last two weeks In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the Justice praises him, and who routinely pressures coln issued the Emancipation Proclama- as Florida, though it ramped up testing Department insists that it wants to stop the Justice Department to help his friends tion, announcing all persons held as slaves earlier so the relative increase appears former national security adviser John and punish his enemies. But even a long- within the rebellious areas are and hence- less significant. Bolton from damaging national security shot bid to silence a Trump critic may forth shall be free. A more important metric is hospitaliza- by revealing secret information in his intimidate other disillusioned former of- A political move by Lincoln, the procla- tions. In Arizona the weekly rolling aver- forthcoming book, “The Room Where It ficials from revealing disturbing things mation did not end slavery immediately or age for new COVID-19 hospitalizations has Happened.” In fact, the primary danger is they saw during their time in the admin- in all states, but it served as a rallying cry been flat for a month. Emergency-room to President Donald Trump, who, if early istration, lest the Justice Department sic for Union troops and for blacks to fight on visits for COVID-19 spiked last week, leaks are any indication, has much to fear taxpayer-funded lawyers on them, too. the side of the Union to win their freedom. but the number of ER beds in use hasn’t from an unvarnished account of his be- U.S. District Court Judge Royce Lam- The Civil War did not officially end until changed since late April. havior. The suit is absurd, and the Justice berth, who is hearing the case, should move June 2, 1865, and word of the Emancipa- Texas has also recently reported an up- Department should be ashamed to be asso- quickly and rule decisively against the Jus- tion Proclamation did not reach the last tick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, mostly ciated with a clear attempt to harass a man tice Department so the opposite message is stronghold of slavery, in Galveston, Texas, in the Houston and Austin areas. Current trying to detail Trump’s malfeasance. sent: Former government employees need until June 19, 1865, more than two and a COVID-19 hospitalizations are up about The Washington Post reported Wednes- not fear telling the truth. half years after it was issued. 20% since the state began to reopen, but day that, based on Bolton’s account, Trump “The people of Texas are informed that, Gov. Greg Abbott says hospitals aren’t pleaded with Chinese President Xi Jin- Slain SC parishioners live on in accordance with a Proclamation from overwhelmed and much of the increase is ping to help him win the 2020 U.S. elec- the Executive of the United States, all tied to nursing homes. tion, telling Xi during a summit dinner in efforts to bring change slaves are free. This involves an absolute Fatalities are a lagging epidemic indica- last year that increased agricultural pur- The (Charleston, S.C.) equality of rights and rights of property tor since most people who die have been chases by Beijing from U.S. farmers would Post and Courier between former masters and slaves, and in the hospital for two to three weeks. But aid Trump’s electoral prospects. Bolton’s Most of us remember where we were the connection heretofore existing between deaths also aren’t surging. Texas has re- manuscript laments that he was unable and what we were doing on the evening of them becomes that between employer and corded 151 deaths this past week versus to relate Trump’s precise words because June 17, 2015, when nine African Ameri- free laborer.” So began General Order 221 in the last week of April. Florida has the administration demanded them struck can parishioners at Charleston’s Emanuel Number 3, as read by Maj. Gen. Gordon reported 239 deaths, 72 fewer than in the during a prepublication review. AME Church were gunned down during a Granger on June 19, 1865. It was on this last week of April. Deaths are probably Indeed, Bolton worked painstakingly Bible study. date that Union soldiers landed at Galves- declining in part from better and earlier with the National Security Council’s chief As the fifth anniversary arrives, it ton with news the Civil War had ended and treatment, but this means there’s less to classification official to scrub the book, a doesn’t feel like enough simply to remem- the enslaved were now free — again, two fear from reopening. While Arizona has process that consumed four months. While ber that horrible crime, especially as a and a half years after President Abraham reported 114 deaths — 43 more than in the this review proceeded, Trump insisted that fresh wave of racial tension breaks over Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, last week of April — its deaths per capita the book must not be published before the this country. which became official Jan. 1, 1863. are similar to the 325 that New York has November election, and, nonsensically, that The latest unrest has been triggered by The annual celebration of the events of reported in the past week. all of his conversations with Bolton were last month’s death of George Floyd at the June 19, 1865, is most commonly known as Cuomo recently boasted that New York classified. Unsurprisingly, after Bolton’s hands of a white Minneapolis police officer. Juneteenth. It’s the oldest known celebra- “did the impossible” and “crushed” the manuscript was scrubbed, another Trump To many protesters, his death is part of a tion commemorating the ending of slavery coronavirus curve. New York has made official swooped in to insist that further re- larger pattern, one that includes too many in the United States. Juneteenth has be- enormous progress since the early days of view was necessary. Reasonably conclud- widely reported, hate-driven deaths of Af- come a day of freedom — a day marking the pandemic, which hit the state harder ing that the administration was using the rican Americans, including those killed by the liberation from American slavery, and and earlier because of its population den- process as pretext to silence him, Bolton a white supremacist inside Emanuel. now a day symbolically marking the lib- sity, mass transit and international travel. decided to publish. So we need to remember more than that eration from racism and prejudice. 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Sports on AFN NHL faces big short-term losses

Go to the American Forces BY JOHN WAWROW Network website for the most Associated Press NHL scoreboard up-to-date TV schedules. myafn.net With so much uncertainty, Larry Quinn can’t predict just Eastern Conference how severe the NHL’s financial GP W L OT Pct GF GA Deals losses might be due to the corona- x-Boston 70 44 14 12 .714 227 174 x-Tampa Bay 70 43 21 6 .657 245 195 virus pandemic. x-Washington 69 41 20 8 .652 240 215 That doesn’t stop the former x-Philadelphia 69 41 21 7 .645 232 19 6 Wednesday’s transactions y-Pittsburgh 69 40 23 6 .623 224 196 BASEBALL Buffalo Sabres managing partner y-Carolina 68 38 25 5 .596 222 193 Major League Baseball from provid- y-N.Y. Islanders 68 35 23 10 .588 192 193 National League y-Toronto 70 36 25 9 .579 238 227 CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms ing a bleak y-Columbus 70 33 22 15 .579 180 187 with RHP Tyler Keysor, LHP Leo Nieren- assessment, y-Florida 69 35 26 8 .565 231 228 berg, RHP James Proctor, RHP Braxton at least for y-N.Y. Rangers 70 37 28 5 .564 234 222 Roxby, RHP Carson Spiers and 2B Fran- y-Montreal 71 31 31 9 .500 212 221 cisco Urbaez on minor-eague contracts. the short COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Case Williams on a mi- term. Buffalo 69 30 31 8 .493 195 217 nor-league contract. New Jersey 69 28 29 12 .493 189 230 American League “They’ve Ottawa 71 25 34 12 .437 191 243 CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to got big Detroit 71 17 49 5 .275 145 267 terms with LHP Jaime Arias and C Joe Donovan on minor-league contracts. challenges JASON FRANSON, THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP Western Conference DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms ahead,” with SS Trei Cruz and 3B Colt Keith on GP W L OT Pct GF GA minor league contracts. Quinn said. Many NHL issues are similar to those facing North America’s other x-St. Louis 71 42 19 10 .662 225 193 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to “And the major sports leagues, such as when fans will be allowed to return. x-Colorado 70 42 20 8 .657 237 191 terms with 3B Coby Mayo on a minor- Pegula x-Vegas 71 39 24 8 .606 227 211 league contract. problem x-Dallas 69 37 24 8 .594 180 177 SOCCER is that you effect the drop of the Canadian 21 scouts and their entire minor y-Edmonton 71 37 25 9 .585 225 217 Major League Soccer y-Nashville 69 35 26 8 .565 215 217 LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB — don’t know the answers to the dollar will have on a league with league coaching staff. Owner y-Vancouver 69 36 27 6 .565 228 217 Signed D Andy Najar. questions you have to ask.” seven of its 31 teams based north Terry Pegula specifically cited y-Calgary 70 36 27 7 .564 210 215 y-Winnipeg 71 37 28 6 .563 216 203 The questions are many at a of the border. uncertain times raised by the y-Minnesota 69 35 27 7 .558 220 220 Auto racing time the NHL hopes to go ahead The NHL was a $2.3 billion pandemic, . y-Arizona 70 33 29 8 .529 195 187 with a 24-team expanded playoff business with a $39 million salary The Canadian dollar plays a y-Chicago 70 32 30 8 .514 212 218 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup format in a bid to conclude the cap coming out of the lockout that major role in league finances, Anaheim 71 29 33 9 .472 187 226 season with no clear timetable wiped out the 2004-05 season. It with player salaries paid in U.S Los Angeles 70 29 35 6 .457 178 212 schedule and winners San Jose 70 29 36 5 .450 182 226 of when to open the next one. broke the $5 billion mark in 2018- currency. That wasn’t an issue in x-earned first-round playoff bye Feb. 9 — x-Busch Clash at DAYTONA (Erik Jones) It could be as late as January, 19, with an $81.5 million cap this 2007, when the Canadian dollar y-earned playoff berth Feb. 13 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at though Commissioner Gary Bet- DAYTONA (Joey Logano) past season. briefly jumped above par, which Feb. 13 — x-Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at tman has said it would be a full 82 At least 10 teams have laid off was reflected in the NHL’s sal- DAYTONA (William Byron) Feb. 16 — DAYTONA 500 (Denny Hamlin) games. employees or announced indefi- ary cap making its largest two- border project losing $400,000 Feb. 23 — Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Many NHL issues are similar nite furloughs, with many execu- year gain, going from $44 million each time the Canadian dollar Lube (Joey Logano) March 1 — Auto Club 400 (Alex Bowman) to those facing North America’s tives taking pay cuts. Just this in 2006-07 to $56.7 million in drops a penny, putting a strain on March 8 — FanShield 500 (Joey Logano) other major professional leagues, their ability to compete for or re- March 15 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500, week, the Sabres made a drastic 2008-09. Hampton, Ga., ppd. such as when fans will be allowed series of cost-cutting moves by That’s not the case today, with tain high-priced talent. March 22 — Dixie Vodka 400, Homestead, Fla., ppd. to attend games. Others are more firing general manager Jason the Canadian dollar at the 75- AP hockey writer Stephen Whyno March 29 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, Fort distinct to hockey, such as the Botterill and his assistants, 12 of cent range. Teams north of the contributed. Worth, Texas, ppd. April 5 — Food City 500, Bristol, Tenn., ppd. April 19 — Toyota Owners 400, Richmond, Va. April 26 — GEICO 500, Talladega, Ala., ppd. May 3 — NASCAR Cup Series Race at Do- ver, Dover, Del., ppd. May 9 — Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief Plan allows players to access coaches 500, Martinsville, Va., ppd. May 16 — x-NASCAR Open, Concord, N.C., ppd. May 16 — x-NASCAR All-Star Race, Con- cord, N.C., ppd. BY RALPH D. RUSSO tion with coaches supervising for May 17 — The Real Heroes 400 (Kevin Harvick) Associated Press up to eight hours per week. Skills May 20 — Toyota 500 (Denny Hamlin) instruction cannot exceed four May 24 — Coca-Cola 600 (Brad Kesel- owski) The NCAA Division I Council hours per week and no days off May 28 — Alsco Uniforms 500 (Chase El- on Wednesday approved a plan liott) are required. May 31 — Food City presents the Super- to allow college basketball play- The original proposal from the market Heroes 500 (Brad Keselowski) June 7 — Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 ers to start working with their basketball oversight committee (Kevin Harvick) coaches for the first time since asked for an 18-day period from June 10 — Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 (Martin Truex Jr) the pandemic wiped out March July 1-19 when basketball play- June 14 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, So- Madness. noma, Calif., canceled. ers could add “enhanced in-per- June 14 — Dixie Vodka 400 (Denny Hamlin) The summer access period for son nonphysical activities” to the June 21 — Chicagoland 400, Joliet, Ill. June 21 — GEICO 500, Talladega, Ala. men’s and women’s players will already permissible voluntary June 27 — Pocono Organics 325 in part- begin July 20. The NCAA basket- weight training and conditioning nership with Rodale Institute, Long Pond, Pa. June 28 — Worry-Free Weather Guaran- ball tournaments were canceled at team facilities. Those enhanced tee 350, Long Pond, Pa. days before the fields were sched- July 5 — Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 activities included team and indi- Powered by Big Machine Records, Speed- uled to be selected because of the vidual meetings requested by the way, Ind. July 12 — Quaker State 400 Presented by coronavirus outbreak. athletes and film study. Walmart, Sparta, Ky. The NCAA also announced the The council instead extended July 15 — x-NASCAR Open, Concord, N.C. July 15 — NASCAR All-Star Race, Concord, expected approval by the council the current rule, allowing vol- N.C. of an extended preseason model July 19 — O’Reilly Auto Parts 500, Fort untary activities and up to eight Worth, Texas for football teams that was fi- hours per week of virtual activi- July 23 — Kansas 400, Kansas City, Kan. Aug. 2 — Foxwoods Resort Casino 301, nalized by that sport’s oversight ties through July 19. Loudon, N.H. committee last week. The council deferred a decision Aug. 8 — FireKeepers Casino 400, Brook- JERRY LARSON, WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD/AP lyn, Mich. And the council introduced on a proposal to restart off-cam- Aug. 9 — Consumers Energy 400, Brook- lyn, Mich. a legislative proposal to create pus basketball recruiting and al- Baylor women’s coach Kim Mulkey, center, talks with players during Aug. 16 — Go Bowling at The Glen, Wat- a path for schools to transition tering the calendar. practice on Sept. 30 in Waco, Texas. The NCAA Division I Council kins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 23 — Drydene 400, Dover, Del. straight from Division III to Di- The council needed more time on Wednesday approved a plan to allow college basketball players to Aug. 29 — Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona vision I, paving the way for D-III to consider the recruiting rec- Beach, Fla. start working with their coaches this summer. Sept. 6 — Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. football powerhouse St. Thomas ommendations and will vote on Sept. 12 — Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond, Va. (Minn.) to make that jump as the recruiting calendar in a few mitted to attend. Off-campus and As for the current players, on Sept. 19 — Bass Pro Shops NRA Night soon as next year. weeks. It will also consider add- in-person recruiting for coaches Sept. 15 or the first day of classes, Race, Bristol, Tenn. Sept. 27 — South Point 400, Las Vegas, In basketball matters, required ing more activities for basket- would begin in September. whichever comes first, teams can Nev. activities for both men’s and ball players during the July 1-19 On the women’s side, the re- transition to out-of-season work- Oct. 4 — YellaWood 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 11 — Bank of America ROVAL 400, women’s teams can begin July 20 period. cruiting proposal called for an outs, similar to summer access Concord, N.C. Oct. 18 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas and last up to eight weeks until In men’s basketball, the recruit- evaluation period to be created but two days off per week are City, Kan. Sept. 15 or the first day of classes, ing proposal called for tourna- from Aug. 15-Sept. 8 and for the required. Oct. 25 — Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 1 — Xfinity 500, Martinsville, Va. whichever comes first. Those ac- ments and scouting events usually fall contact period from Sept. 9- Full preseason practice can Nov. 8 — NASCAR Cup Series Champion- ship, Avondale, Ariz. tivities include weight training, held in April, June and July to be 29 to be converted into an evalua- start 42 days before a school’s x-non-points race conditioning and skills instruc- held in August, with coaches per- tion period. first regular-season game. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 49 BOXING/VIRUS OUTBREAK Halls of fame adapt to COVID-19 worries

BY JIMMY GOLEN in St. Augustine, Fla., has been Associated Press handing out styluses since it re- opened on May 18. At the Inter- As part of a $22 million, court- national Tennis Hall of Fame in to-dome renovation, the Naismith Newport, R.I., the plan is to keep Memorial Basketball Hall of the “touch” in touch screen but Fame replaced the static plaques clean them frequently — once honoring inductees with touch an hour, if not more. Among the screens that display videos and other changes: A theater with a career highlights. Another exhib- hologram of Roger Federer will it allows visitors to put their hands now be limited to two people at a inside an impression of Kevin time, instead of eight. Durant’s, to compare sizes. “In the short term, we’ll obvi- That was before a pandemic ously have to adapt to if and how turned hands-on into “Hands fans can interact with those,” Off!” said Todd Martin, a former pro Now, for the museum’s planned tennis player and the hall’s CEO. reopening on July 1, visitors will “There’s infinite challenges touch the touch screens with a sty- and imposed limitations on our lus, and the players’ hand prints businesses.” will be covered by plexiglass. A room where visitors could “You can look, but you can’t put sit and watch the Tennis Channel your hand in it,” hall President will be closed. Wands that pro- MARTIN MEJIA/AP John Doleva said. “For obvious vide audio tours will no longer be reasons.” handed out, and guided tours will Ingrit Valencia, right, of Colombia and Ginny Fuchs, of the United States compete in the women’s As the world attempts to re- also be canceled. The hall also flyweight final at the Pan American Games on Aug. 2 in Lima, Peru. Valencia won the bout. open from the coronavirus shut- has public grass courts; those down, every restaurant, retail have reopened, but players can shop and other public amenity no longer rent or store rackets is looking for ways to return to and they will have to bring their business while still keeping its own water, too. staff and customers safe. But for “We’re going to be letting 20 the Springfield, Mass., basketball people in a 12,000 square-foot Bigger challenges shrine and other sports museums, museum at one time. That’s just there is an added challenge: man- astounding math,” Martin said. aging social distancing and other “It does demonstrate the gravity health protocols while preserving of the operational challenge.” Pandemic just 1 of many hurdles for Fuchs the interactive features they have Museum consultant Jim Rich- long leaned upon to help bring ardson said exhibitors are mak- once-dusty archives to life. ing many of the same changes BY GREG BEACHAM Mayer traveled around the coun- “It’s a much more engaging ex- as other businesses — screening Associated Press DID YOU KNOW ? try by car over the past three perience, and you can really only visitors, cleaning more frequent- months, going to fight camps in do that through touch,” Doleva ly, making masks available, cut- or a few days in March, The coronavirus isn’t the most Washington, D.C., and in Fuchs’ said. “It’s a different world, but we ting capacity to allow for social Ginny Fuchs thought daunting challenge confronting native Houston before continu- want to be one of the first places distancing and adding plexiglass her biggest challenge of U.S. Olympic flyweight hopeful ing to Las Vegas and Colorado people think about visiting. We’re dividers and hand sanitizing the year would be man- F Ginny Fuchs, who suffers from Springs. investing in all the protocols to stations. aging her obsessive compulsive obsessive compulsive disorder. Each stop required a new plan make sure our museum is safe.” Some interactive displays disorder during a viral pandemic for procuring the cleaning sup- The hypervigilant cleanliness When it reopens — a date that will need to be closed for now. while still training to box at the plies Fuchs needs to satisfy her required to minimize COVID-19 has been pushed back two months But halls of fame can’t abandon Olympics. mind. to July 1 — the basketball hall hands-on exhibits entirely. exposure hasn’t changed much And then 2020 got even crazier Fuchs’ exoneration of guilt for will hand out styluses with a rub- “Research has shown that mu- for the U.S. Olympic flyweight for Fuchs, whoe particular form of her failed doping test capped an- ber tip to every visitor to dimin- seums that include physical in- hopeful. OCD forces her to think constantly other stressful period. USADA ish the chance of spreading the teraction as well as information The Tokyo Games were post- about thorough cleaning and took the extra step of publicly virus from their hands. On Cen- and objects make it easier for poned, adding another delay to avoiding cross-contamination with proclaiming Fuchs’ innocence ter Court, where fans can shoot people to learn and retain infor- the dreams of a tenacious fighter everything she touches. with a news release. at hoops resembling James Nai- mation,” said Richardson, whose who has spent a decade work- Fuchs’ positive test was ad- SOURCE: Associated Press smith’s original peach basket or company, MuseumNext, works ing toward her first Olympic ministered in mid-February, and dunk on rims of different heights, with exhibitors to keep up with appearance. she found out about the results bigger obstacles already this a staff member will hand out the the latest museum trends. “These She failed a U.S. Anti-Doping in March, according to USADA. year. basketballs and sanitize them playful interactives also spark Agency test, only to be cleared When the Tokyo Games were Fuchs said the coronavirus after each use. creative thinking, especially for by USADA on Thursday when postponed around the same time, actually doesn’t seem like the The World Golf Hall of Fame children.” the agency determined the two the 32-year-old Fuchs admits banned substances had been most daunting challenge of her she thought briefly about joining passed to her by her boyfriend. Olympic preparation. The hyper- Mayer in the professional ranks. And just last week, Fuchs’ close vigilant cleanliness required to But Fuchs has been focused on friend and training partner, pro- minimize COVID-19 exposure the Olympics since shortly after fessional boxer Mikaela Mayer, hasn’t changed much for Fuchs, she took up boxing in her sopho- tested positive for COVID-19. The whose particular form of OCD more year of college at LSU. She former U.S. Olympian was forced forces her to think constantly didn’t make the U.S. team for the to miss her comeback fight in Las about thorough cleaning and debut of women’s boxing at the Vegas, even though her test might avoiding cross-contamination London Olympics in 2012, and have been a false positive. with everything she touches. she fell just short of qualification Through it all, Fuchs is still “With this epidemic, I’ve been for the Rio Olympics four years fighting. like, ‘Hey, everybody, welcome to later. “Everybody is struggling right my world!’ ” she said with a laugh. Fuchs was determined not to now,” Fuchs said. “I’m not the “Everybody is disinfecting ev- miss out on her third and best only one.” erything constantly. Everybody shot, no matter what obstacles the Fuchs and the prospective U.S. is wearing gloves, and whoever world has thrown in her way. Olympic team returned to Colora- is wearing masks, well, I always “My first goal in boxing was al- do Springs last week to begin its do this. It makes me less anxious ways to be an Olympian and get a first training camp since the start because everybody else is doing gold medal,” Fuchs said. “That’s JESSICA HILL/AP of the pandemic. The fighters still it, too.” why I waited another four years don’t know when they’ll be able to The biggest challenges of the (after Rio). All of these last four The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is seen in participate in a qualifying tour- pandemic have been about ge- years, I worked hard for it. It’s not Springfield, Mass. The basketball shrine and other sports halls of nament to earn a spot in Tokyo. ography and the availability of going to go to waste. I still want to fame have been forced to backtrack from a longtime trend in all But Fuchs has overcome even cleaning supplies. Fuchs and get that gold medal.” museums toward interactives that are taboo in this pandemic era. PAGE 50 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 HIGH SCHOOL Subject of race a challenge for Pahokee coach Isolated Florida town turns out football players, but they struggle to adjust to racism in outside world

BY STEVEN WINE Associated Press PAHOKEE, Fla. wide spot in the road running alongside Lake Okeechobee, Pahokee is a low-income, pre- A dominantly black town with two traffic lights and no chain restau- rants, 40 miles and a world away from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. As the first-year football coach at Paho- kee High School last fall, D.J. Boldin led a 48-player roster. “The only Hispanics on the team were kickers,” Boldin says. “Talk about setting a stereotype. I did not have a white player on my team.” Therein lies Boldin’s challenge, or at least one of them, in this time of racial reckoning and awakening. He’s a black Pahokee native who played receiver at Wake Forest, majored in sociol- ogy and landed a coaching internship with the San Francisco 49ers. His brother, retired three-time Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin, returned to Palm

Beach County to pursue a career in justice PHOTOS BY LYNNE SLADKY/AP reform. Now D.J. is trying to make their hometown a better place. Above: D.J. Boldin throws a football outside of his home in Miramar, Fla. Boldin is the football coach at Pahokee High School, a At 33 the coach is an eager mentor. Re- predominantly black school located alongside Lake Okeechobee in Florida. Recent events have given Boldin an opportunity to use cent events have provided even more op- his position to prepare his players for the challenges they will face when they leave the bubble that is their small town. Below: portunity to address the challenges his Boldin throws a football with his children Madison, 10, left, and Dallas, 4, center, outside of their home in Miramar, Fla. players will face when they leave the bub- ble that is their town. Banks, a Pahokee native and Pentecostal “You need to talk about the possibility of “When I was coming up I didn’t notice ‘ The first taste of racism youth minister. how your interaction with police could go,” racism, because everybody looked like “Coach Boldin cares about the person as Boldin says. “But you can also talk about me,” Boldin says. “The first taste of rac- I ever encountered was a whole, not just the athlete,” Banks says. what’s the right thing to do, and the good ism I ever encountered was when I went when I went to college. “In Pahokee, you can roll out of bed and officers, and the positive impact they can to college. Our kids in Pahokee are pretty play football. It’s a question of what you’re have on kids’ lives.” shielded.” Our kids in Pahokee are going to do when football is done. That’s Such is the national conversation follow- Not that life for them is easy. Pahokee, pretty shielded. what coach Boldin has done — build the ing Floyd’s death. The country has become flanked by the lake and sugar cane fields, whole man.” a different place in the past few weeks, and ’ D.J. Boldin is a high-crime area with an average Guest speakers at the mentoring ses- much of the United States has long been Pahokee, Fla., football coach sions have included a lawyer, doctor, finan- household income of $39,312 and a poverty very different from Pahokee. cial expert, realtor and sheriff’s deputy. rate of 38%. “I’ve been around white people, but I Lake Okeechobee, that dot in the middle And on the subject of relations between blacks and police, Boldin can speak pain- haven’t experienced racism at all,” says of Florida, is literally visible from outer City Manager Chandler Williamson McKelton, who just turned 17. “But I know space. Pahokee (population 6,300) tends to says Pahokee has struggled economically fully from experience: His cousin was shot to death in 2015 by a plainclothes police of- how to handle it: ignore people if they say go unnoticed. for decades, but benefits from the support stuff, keep my head high, don’t lose focus.” “You’ve got to find ways to survive,” says ficer who was convicted of manslaughter of the Boldins and other former football McKelton is considering scholarship Geoffrey McKelton, who will be a senior stars. and attempted murder. offers to play at the University of South defensive back for Boldin this fall. “There “D.J. has set the bar high and has that Boldin, the father of two young children, Florida or Indiana University beginning in are not a lot of opportunities.” NFL pedigree,” Williamson says. “Anquan has thought a lot about what he next wants It has been that way for a long time. is an active supporter in the community, to say to his players about the police. He 2021. That gives Boldin a little more time “Lord, I tried everything within my and others have bought property and rein- plans a seminar on what they should do if to help prepare the young man for what life power, but I can’t make but just a dollar vested in Pahokee. Football has kept this pulled over while driving. may have in store. an hour,” goes the song “Mr. Dropout” by community moving forward.” country music star Mel Tillis, Pahokee The Blue Devils are six-time state cham- High School Class of 1951. pions and play in Anquan Boldin Stadium, The Class of 2020 is preparing to leave the name a reminder football can lead to the difficult but insulated environment to fame and fortune. More than a dozen alum- enter a world roiled by a pandemic, the ni have played in the NFL, including Pro death of George Floyd and the protests that Football Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson. have followed. But are coach Boldin’s players ready for Most of Boldin’s players are using foot- what they’ll encounter when they put the ball as a way out. At the end of last fall’s town’s towering royal palms in the rear- 6-6 season, he had 12 seniors, and 10 plan view mirror to chase their dreams? to play in college, all with scholarship aid, “Something like that is not talked about including five in Division I. — the people you are going to see outside of Like much of Florida, Pahokee has long Pahokee,” Boldin admits. “You don’t even been a hotbed for the sport. And the town think about it. Now, with racial identity in takes it seriously. the forefront of the world, you can have “When the football team is doing well, that conversation and it doesn’t seem far the crime rate goes down, the economy out.” goes up and the whole city is more jolly,” Add the topic to a long list the coach cov- says Demetres Hampton, a Pahokee native ers with his players beyond blocking and and longtime assistant coach at the high tackling. He requires them to attend week- school. ly mentoring sessions hosted by Hikeem Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 51 BASKETBALL/HORSE RACING/SOCCER Court grants Tiz the Law draws Williamson’s No. 8 post, is 6-5 motion in suit with ex-agent favorite for Belmont BY BETH HARRIS side rather than breaking from in MIAMI — A Florida appeals court has granted Associated Press front of the grandstand when the Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block race is 1 ½ miles. his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex- It wasn’t quite the post position Tagg is trying to win the race Duke star answer questions about whether he re- trainer Barclay Tagg wanted for that eluded him in 2003. Funny ceived improper benefits before playing for the Blue Tiz the Law. Still, it wasn’t far off Cide, a New York-bred horse Devils. for the colt who on Wednesday owned by Sackatoga Stable just The order Wednesday shifts the focus to a sepa- was made the early 6-5 favorite like Tiz the Law, won the Ken- rate but related case between the same litigants in for the Belmont Stakes. tucky Derby and Preakness to federal court in North Carolina. Tagg was hoping the Florida set up a Triple Crown bid in the The Florida lawsuit, filed last summer by Prime Derby winner would land any- Belmont that year. But the huge- Sports Marketing and company president Gina where between spots 5 to 7 in ly popular Funny Cide finished /AP Ford, accused Williamson and the agency now rep- RUSTY COSTANZA the starting gate for Saturday’s third, beaten by Empire Maker, resenting him of breach of contract and seeks $100 New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson beginning of the reconfigured on a rainy day. million in damages. walks onto the court during the second half of Triple Crown series. Tiz the Law At 82, Tagg is back to try again That came after Williamson had filed his own his team’s game against the Miami Heat in New drew the No. 8 post in the 10- with Tiz the Law, who brings the lawsuit a week earlier in North Carolina to termi- Orleans. A Florida appeals court has granted horse field and will be ridden by strongest résumé to the race. He nate a five-year contract with Prime Sports after his Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing Manny Franco. is the only colt in the field with a decision to move to Creative Artists Agency. agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer “It could have been worse,” Grade 1 victory and actually has Ford’s attorneys had submitted questions in fil- questions about whether he received improper Tagg said from behind a mask two: the Champagne and Florida ings last month that included whether Williamson benefits before playing for the Blue Devils. The worn to protect against the Derby. or anyone on his behalf sought or accepted “money, order Wednesday shifts the focus to a separate coronavirus pandemic that has “He does everything we ask benefits, favors or things of value” to sign with Duke. but related case between the same litigants in upended the Triple Crown and of him,” the trainer said. “We’re They sought answers within 30 days to establish federal court in North Carolina. pretty much every other sporting pleased with him.” facts under oath in the pretrial discovery process. event this spring and summer. Sole Volante is the 9-2 second Attorneys for last year’s No. 1 overall NBA Draft before ultimately being picked by the New Orleans “He likes this track, so I’m glad to choice. Dr Post is the 5-1 third pick had argued the questions were “nothing more Pelicans. be back on it.” choice, and Tap It to Win is the than a fishing expedition.” Florida circuit judge The argument about Williamson’s eligibility is the Instead of concluding the Tri- 6-1 fourth choice. Pneumatic at 8- David C. Miller denied Williamson’s original stay center of the legal fight over Williamson’s endorse- ple Crown, the Belmont is kick- 1 is the only other horse listed at request, but that was overturned on a temporary ment potential. Williamson’s lawsuit stated that ing off the series. It will be run at single-digit odds. Five others are 1 basis by the state appeals court, which has now Prime Sports violated the state’s sports agent law, 1 ⁄8 miles — shorter than its usual 15-1 or higher. made that ruling permanent, siding with William- both by failing to include disclaimers about the loss grueling 1 ½ miles — without The Belmont lost three top son attorney Jeffrey S. Klein that the federal case of eligibility when signing the contract and the fact spectators or owners at Belmont horses to injury: trainer Bob Baf- takes precedence. neither Prime Sports nor Ford were registered as Park in New York. fert’s undefeated duo of Charlatan In a filing last week in the North Carolina case, agents in North Carolina. “It’s going to be a far differ- and Nadal, and Maxfield. Prime Sports-Ford attorneys continued to argue Attorneys for Prime Sports and Ford argue the ent scene for sure,” trainer Todd “There isn’t quite the star that last summer’s No. 1 pick didn’t meet the defini- Uniform Athlete Agents Act wouldn’t apply if Wil- Pletcher, who has two entries, power we all expected,” said Jack tion of a student-athlete because he was “ineligible” liamson was ineligible to play college basketball said this week. “It’s sad in some Knowlton of Sackatoga Stable, to play college sports. That filing referenced hous- from the start. ways, but we’re grateful we’re which paid $110,000 for Tiz the ing for Williamson’s family during his time with Duke has repeatedly declined to comment on the getting an opportunity to run.” Law. the Blue Devils as well as three luxury SUVs reg- case because it isn’t involved in the litigation, but The starting gate will be po- Besides Dr Post, Pletcher is istered by his mother and stepfather between De- issued a statement in January that the school had sitioned in the far corner of the taking aim with Farmington cember 2017 and April 2019 — the latter being the reviewed Williamson’s eligibility previously and sprawling track with the horses Road, one of three 15-1 shots in same month Williamson announced he would go pro found no concerns. looking at a run down the back- the field. Ronaldo may have lost a step during the lockdown

BY ANDREW DAMPF against AC Milan, Ronaldo virtu- Instead, he’s going to have to Associated Press ally disappeared after failing to play himself back into shape with convert a first-half penalty. Serie A resuming next. ROME — At 35, Cristiano Ron- Against Napoli, the five-time Juve’s other key forwards aldo is struggling to regain his fa- Ballon d’Or winner’s impact last- are also racing to get back into mous explosiveness following the ed all of five minutes. shape. three-month break for the coro- Ronaldo earned a corner kick Paulo Dybala has shown only navirus pandemic. with a series of his trademark flashes of brilliance after test- The Juventus striker failed to step-over moves and then had his ing positive for COVID-19 for 50 make an impact in his first two only chance of the match batted days. His failure to convert the matches back, making his run of away by Napoli goalkeeper Alex opening penalty of the shootout 19 goals in 14 consecutive match- Meret. set the tone for the loss. es before the break seem like a Making matters worse, Ron- Gonzalo Higuain missed the distant memory. aldo could only watch helplessly two cup matches after injuring “Right now his (physical condi- when Napoli sealed the 4-2 shoot- his right thigh upon the return tion) numbers are not bad, maybe out victory before he was slated to to training, and Douglas Costa the best of the season, which take Juventus’ last spot kick. had a series of injuries before the means he trained a lot (during During the awards ceremony, break. the lockdown),” Juventus coach Ronaldo appeared on the verge of “These are all players who are Maurizio Sarri said after his team tears. used to resolving situations indi- lost to Napoli in a penalty shootout The game coincided with his vidually,” Sarri said. “Right now in the Italian Cup final following son Cristiano Jr.’s 10th birthday we can’t expect more considering a 0-0 draw on Wednesday. and a title would have given Ron- our condition.” “In terms of his acceleration aldo the 30th trophy of his career With little time for training, and top speed, his numbers are for club and country. though, Ronaldo and Juventus ANDREW MEDICHINI/AP not what he’s accustomed to. But This was supposed to be the will have to play their way back that’s normal for someone who month when Ronaldo was lead- into shape with Serie A about to Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Italian Cup hasn’t been playing games.” ing Portugal in the defense of its restart with games every three or final against Napoli at Rome’s Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. In last week’s semifinal match European Championship title. four days. Ronaldo had little impact on the match. PAGE 52 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 MLB Asterisk: Statistical anomalies more likely in abbreviated season

FROM BACK PAGE ‘ That’s if there even is a Major Everybody 100 years League Baseball season, with from now will know it players and owners currently was abnormal. caught in a bitter dispute over ’ how to start amid the coronavirus Todd Montgomery pandemic. New York Mets fan, Both sides occasionally men- on a potential 50-game MLB season tion fans, talking about doing right by them. But apart from taking sides, how do the fans feel team played over 100 games. And — would they consider a severely there’s no debate about the third shortened schedule legit? of four straight NL Cy Young To some, a limited MLB sea- Awards won by Greg Maddux in son would resemble a European a 1994 season ended in August by soccer round-robin. That’s how a players’ strike. Brewers fan Matt Tobin from Wauwatosa, Wis., sees it. Ken Katz of Columbia, Md., “Frankly, a 50-game season is has no illusions about seeing a basically a playoff. I play Strat-O- 2020 championship flag flying Matic baseball regularly. If you over Camden Yards next year. play a third of a season, the num- He’s been a Sunday season-ticket bers are so skewed,” he said. holder in Baltimore since 1995. DARRON CUMMINGS/AP Suppose Christian Yelich got “I think a 50-game season is a Fans watch as Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart takes batting practice last week in Westfield, Ind. off to an incredibly fast start joke. Sixty-five is a bit closer, but and wound up batting .402 in 48 honestly, if you don’t have three games. Would that make him months of baseball, you don’t baseball’s first .400 hitter since have a season,” he said. Ted Williams in 1941? Either way, he added, “I will Union quiet on possible terms to “I think any rate-based stat be there in section 360, watching record — batting average, ERA and rooting for the Orioles, see- — would have to be considered ing what’s going on.” an anomaly,” Oakland fan Adam On a gorgeous Tuesday after- play 10-week, 60-game season Brooks said. noon outside the locked gates of Brooks, an orthopedic surgeon Progressive Field in Cleveland, Associated Press in the East Bay suburb of Wal- co-workers Jenna Honsberger nut Creek, Calif., had planned to and Josiah Begg ate lunch next to NEW YORK — After days of bump up from a partial season- the statue of Hall of Famer Larry angry exchanges over money be- ticket package to a full plan this Doby. tween Major League Baseball and year. The pandemic has emptied the players’ association, Commis- “I mean a starter could go the the city’s streets, which under sioner Rob Manfred started to whole season without giving up a normal circumstances would be doubt whether there would be a run. Would we then consider that filled with fans in the hours lead- 2020 season and said as much on the best starting pitching season ing up to the first pitch between national television. ever? Of course not. The stats in the Indians and Orioles. He then called union head Tony this season would just have to be At this point, an abbreviated Clark and offered to fly from New season would bring a welcomed York to Arizona to meet for the compared only against itself as a lift. first time in three months. They bubble,” he said. “I would like that. It would be spoke one on one for several hours Added A’s fan Kimberlee better than nothing,” the 30-year- Tuesday in a room at The Westin MacVicar: “I don’t see a reason Kierland Resort & Spa in Scotts- for an asterisk for an individual old Honsberger said. “That would dale and emerged with what MLB game stat.” be something good for this city considered a framework for each “If a player hits three home and for other cities.” leader to sell to his side. runs or the cycle in a single game, And Begg would gladly take the MLB thought it had terms to I would count that in their per- Indians’ first World Series crown play the pandemic-delayed sea- sonal stats without an asterisk,” since 1948. son in empty ballparks, not just a she said. “Look, you got two champion- could be sold, and MLB would statement Wednesday. “We left proposal. Kay Kenealy of Waukesha, ships in 118, 119 years. I was a have the option of 14 or 16 post- that meeting with a jointly devel- The union said nothing pub- Wis., holds a 20-game ticket pack- kid when ’95 and ’97 happened, season teams in 2021. oped framework that we agreed licly and staff conferred with the age at Miller Park and has her and 2016 broke all of our hearts, MLB would guarantee a $25 could form the basis of an agree- eight-man executive subcommit- eye on a bigger prize. She would and I mean in Cleveland you can’t tee and other players. Some on million postseason players’ pool, ment and subject to conversations love to see her Brewers win their really complain about anything,” the players’ side considered the creating postseason shares for with our respective constituents. first World Series title. he said. framework merely another plan players in the event no tickets are “Consistent with our conversa- “I’m sure there’s a lot of purists “The world is just out of control subject to more bargaining. sold. tions yesterday, I am encouraging out there who go, you have to play weird right now,” he added. “So The framework includes full The designated hitter would the clubs to move forward, and I 162 games or whatever,” she said. at this point if you have 50 games prorated pay, even if games are expand to all games for the first trust Tony is doing the same,” “But if the season’s a month long, with a playoff and World Series or played in empty ballparks, people time, also involving games be- Manfred added. you play for that month.” you have nothing — I watch Ko- familiar with the details told The tween National League teams, for Manfred and Clark got into such “The season’s the season. It’s rean baseball at 6 o’clock in the Associated Press. They spoke on 2020 and 2021. detail during the meeting they re- kind of like with the Bucks in the morning sometimes, so I’d take condition of anonymity because The luxury tax would be sus- cessed for a period to allow Man- running for an NBA champion- it.” details were not announced. pended for 2020, saving money fred to consult owners on MLB’s ship. A championship’s a cham- So would Montgomery, the New Each team would play 60 games for the Yankees, Astros, Dodgers labor policy committee. pionship. The World Series is the Yorker. As he says, it all counts over 10 weeks starting July 20, and Cubs. After considering the frame- World Series,” she said. — amazingly, he’s tracked every though a Sunday opener on July Both sides would contribute work, players could counter with Sort of, said Steve Palec, who’s home run he’s hit since he was 19 could be added. The frame- jointly to initiatives for social a higher amount of games, per- held season tickets since Milwau- a kid, in any sort of game, ever. work would result in players re- justice. haps by adding doubleheaders. kee played at County Stadium. Current total: 892. ceiving about 37% of their salaries Players with so-called split con- Before this week, Manfred and “I definitely would put a giant “Let’s say the Mets or the Red and would come to roughly $1.48 tracts, who get paid at a lower sal- Clark had not met since March 13- asterisk next to it,” he said. “I’d Sox or the Yankees win the World billion from salaries originally to- ary rate when sent to the minor 14 in Arizona, the two days after also put an asterisk next to that Series this year. We’ll take it, oth- taling $4 billion. leagues, wouldn’t have to repay the spring training was suspended asterisk, which is like, ‘Hey, you ers won’t. But that’s OK,” he said. Baseball’s postseason would advance they already received: due to the new coronavirus. know what? If you want to give “So we argue about it. That’s what expand from 10 teams to 16 this $16,500, $30,000 or $60,000, de- Manfred maintained last week me a car, I’ll take it. I’m not going sports fans do — we argue. Noth- year, and the two wild-card pending on their contract, for a he was “100%” sure there would to argue about what kind of car it ing wrong with that.” games would transform into eight total of about $33 million. be a season, but following angry is.’” best-of-three series. That would “At my request, Tony Clark and exchanges last weekend he said No one disputes the Los Ange- AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley and AP Sports Writers Tom Withers, David create a minimum of 14 new play- I met for several hours yesterday Monday “there’s real risk” of no les Dodgers’ title in 1981 during a Ginsburg and Steve Megargee contrib- off games whose broadcast rights in Phoenix,” Manfred said in a season at all. strike-split season in which every uted to this report. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 53 MLB/GOLF Hilton Head hides urgency of golfers

BY DOUG FERGUSON range and see ... most of the top Associated Press players in the world here,” said Rory McIlroy, at Hilton Head HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. for the first time since 2009. “We — The ambiance of Hilton Head all want to play against the best doesn’t change, a most peace- fields week in, week out. I guess ful setting among shade of oaks its silver lining to all this is that along the Calibogue Sound. Add- it seems like all the top guys are ing to the serenity this week is going to play a little more often the absence of spectators for the going forward, and that’s a good second straight week on the PGA thing for the tour and for us and Tour. for the people at home that are It’s the calendar that makes all watching.” the difference. There will even be some watch- The RBC Heritage for years ing in person. has been held the week after the Spectators are banned for the Masters, a time to exhale after first five tournaments. Colonial the buildup to the first major of still had a dozen or so people peer the year. Thanks to this shortened through a chain-link fence on season brought on by the COVID- the perimeter of the Fort Worth, JOHN BAZEMORE/AP 19 pandemic, now is not the time Texas, golf course, and three to relax for some players. On signing undrafted players, Tampa Bay Rays general manger Erik Neander, above, said, “(We’re) doing houses had makeshift hospitality Dustin Johnson is No. 115 in the our best to prepare and if we can provide opportunity to more players, that’s something that we’re going tents and grandstands. FedEx Cup standings with nine to lean on our scouts and our staff to identify the right players to do that with.” events left before the postseason Harbour Town is lined with starts. Brooks Koepka is at No. villas and vacation homes, and 204, and only one player over the even during a practice round last decade has been out of the top Wednesday, several homeowners 200 this late in a season and made or guests were on the deck with it to the playoffs. their morning coffee or “5 o’clock The wait continues Johnson still feels relaxed. Re- somewhere” drink, watching member, this is a guy who said players pass by. his pulse increases only when Ropes line the fairway, giving walking up a hill, the player who it the feel of a regular PGA Tour Undrafted players have uncertain futures kept his cool even when he didn’t event. In this case, ropes also know the score in the U.S. Open run along backyards. People can he won. watch from their homes, but they BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. clubs are limited to offering maximum signing bo- Still, there is an urgency typi- can’t come onto the course. Associated Press nuses of only $20,000. cally not found at Harbour Town It was an eerie feeling for five- “It’s not ideal, but every team across baseball is Golf Links. time champion Davis Love III, NEW YORK being hurt by this on a number of levels,” Baltimore “I need to have a few good playing Hilton Head for the 31st hey sat anxiously by their phones, comput- Orioles general manager Mike Elias said of the weeks here to kick off this restart, time. ers and TVs, hoping to hear their names shortened draft. “It’s not fun that we can’t continue but I haven’t played a lot of golf,” “When I turned the corner at called by big league teams. to add players to the system beyond the fifth round. Johnson said. “This is sixth tour- 16, it was like, ‘Holy cow!’ I mean, Instead, the waiting continues for hun- T We feel like we’re good at picking late. Last year, we nament of the season. So, yeah, the other holes looked strange, dreds of young baseball players. took a number of pitchers on the second day of the it’s time to start playing well.” but when you turn the corner Major League Baseball’s amateur draft wrapped draft and really bolstered our system. So we’re just He will be competing against on 16 and there’s beautiful oak up June 11, shaved to only five rounds over two days not getting that. the best again. Golf was shut trees and you see all the way from the usual 40 rounds over three because of the “We’re going to try to sign as many kids as we can down for three months because of to Daufuskie (Island), I’m like: coronavirus pandemic — a move that figures to save after the draft.” the pandemic, and players clearly ‘Wow. Where are we?’ ” Love said. teams about $30 million. So, instead of more than High school seniors could choose to go to college, are eager to get going. The top “You stand there on 17 green and 1,200 players celebrating the start of their profes- but players at four-year programs are only eligible five in the world are in the field can see all the way to the light- sional careers, only 160 can do so right now. to be drafted again after their junior or senior sea- for the second straight week, and house without walking around For the rest, they must carefully weigh their op- sons, or if they turn 21 before the draft. Hilton Head has a roster of stars the big sky box. tions. And, so do teams. In what could become an it doesn’t always get. “It’s a strange feeling not to “In terms of the post-draft increasingly more popular “It feels great to look down the have the gallery.” signings, it’s going to be dif- scenario, players could opt to ferent,” said David Stearns, enroll in junior college — where the Milwaukee Brewers’ gen- there’s no limitations on draft eral manager and president of eligibility. baseball operations. “There “You start seeing some of are probably going to be all the top players already commit sorts of different mechanics in to a junior college just to have play there and market forces in that as a backup,” Seattle Mari- play that we haven’t seen in the ners amateur scouting director past.” Elias Hunter Scott Hunter said. Major league clubs are But even that could be no scouring their draft boards and sure thing since MLB teams scouting reports while trying to identify the best of have the option to cut the 2021 draft to as few as 20 the remaining talent around the country. rounds. “The fact we were only able to scout four college Another thing for current college seniors to con- weekends and the high school kids, many of whom sider: The NCAA granted players at every level an we didn’t see in their spring seasons, it’s difficult,” extra year of playing eligibility because of their sea- said Paul Toboni, the Boston Red Sox director of sons being shortened, or canceled in some cases, by amateur scouting. “There’s a lot more uncertainty the coronavirus pandemic. than there would be in a normal spring.” Either way, undrafted players and talent-hungry Instead of the typical free-for-all immediately teams have plenty to consider. after the draft, when teams race to add undrafted “We don’t know really what to expect,” Tampa players to fill out their minor league squads, the Bay Rays general manager Erik Neander said. “But conclusion of this year’s event included a few impor- (we’re) doing our best to prepare and if we can pro- tant caveats. vide opportunity to more players, that’s something For one, teams weren’t allowed to start signing or that we’re going to lean on our scouts and our staff negotiating with undrafted players until the Sunday to identify the right players to do that with.” after the draft. GERRY BROOME/AP As part of the March 26 agreement between MLB AP baseball writers Ron Blum, Mike Fitzpatrick and Noah Trister, and AP sports writers Tim Booth, Jay Cohen, David and the players’ association, teams are permitted to Ginsburg, Jimmy Golen, Steve Megargee and Steven Wine Fans watch from their condos along the course Thursday during the sign an unlimited number of undrafted players. But, contributed. first round of the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, S.C. PAGE 54 F3HIJKLM •STARS AND STRIPES• Friday, June 19, 2020 NFL Bills’ Allen kept busy despite all pandemic limits

BY JOHN WAWROW — Allen’s childhood idol — and Associated Press Manning to provide tips during the Bills’ virtual quarterbacks BUFFALO, N.Y. — Josh Allen meetings. has hardly spent this coronavirus Allen then took it upon himself pandemic-altered offseason in to organize a workout with Bills self-isolation. offensive rookie draft picks in The Buffalo Bills quarterback California in early May, followed instead kept himself busy in seek- by bringing together 19 offensive /AP ing advice from Peyton Manning players for workouts in Miami a GERRY BROOME and Brett Favre on Zoom calls, to few weeks later. Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said being at home during the pandemic has taught him patience. gathering his teammates together Allen’s take-charge approach for workouts on both coasts. drew praise from Daboll and It’s all been done with an in- coach Sean McDermott. tent to continue developing into “He’s our quarterback, but you a team leader entering his third New game plan: Pandemic can’t force leadership. You can season, and smooth the inconsis- improve it, you can learn about tencies that have hampered Allen it. You can grow from it,” Daboll and the offense’s production. said. “But helps coaches, GMs balance What fuels Allen is the still Josh has in- stinging memory of his up-then- nate leader- down performance in a 22-19 ship qualities BY LARRY LAGE overtime loss to Houston in an that guys Associated Press AFC wild-card playoff, in which gravitate to- First in, last out. the Bills squandered a 16-0 third- ward, and he NFL general managers and coaches, and those quarter lead. understands who assist them, work within a highly competitive his role on “I was talking about it last culture. Putting in extremely long hours is simply the team.” night, so I’m definitely not over understood as part of the job. Added it,” Allen during a Zoom confer- They show up early in the morning and often leave McDermott: ence call with Buffalo-area re- late at night — if they even go home at all. Day after “It’s a criti- porters Thursday. Allen day, week after week, month after month. cal step that He was efficient in the first half “Everyone that works in football and other profes- he took it by going 13-for-20 for 131 yards sional sports sacrifices a lot of family time,” Detroit upon himself and his own initia- and catching a touchdown pass, Lions general manager Bob Quinn says. “That is tive to put this together.” before unraveling in going 11-for- just the way it has always been.” The Miami workouts were 26 for 133 yards and a lost fumble Unless there’s a pandemic. particularly important because the rest of the way. The league closed team facilities in March due to they marked the first time Allen DUANE BURLESON/AP “I know that we had opportu- the coronavirus outbreak, sending coaches and gen- was able practice throws with re- nities to win that game,” he said. eral managers home. Those with families wound up Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia, left, said he ceiver Stefon Diggs, the dynamic “That’s something that continues under the same roof with their wives and kids on a often slept at the office before the pandemic but threat acquired in a trade with to drive me in knowing I could’ve daily basis for an extended period for the first time said he’s learned to look for more of a work-life Minnesota in March. played better and I could’ve done in their careers. balance during it. “It was very, very awesome to more, and I could’ve eliminat- Even though team headquarters were opened see just the amount of detail he ed a mistake here or there that earlier this month, some teams such as the Lions to take full advantage of the unique opportunity, puts into his craft, how commu- could’ve been super easy to elimi- opted to stay in place while continuing to connect sitting at the dinner table and stirring up conversa- nicative he was, how willing he nate and given us a better chance with each other via computers and cell phones. tions with his family on a regular basis. was to learn,” Allen said of Diggs . to win that game.” And when the NFL allows doors to open for train- “This is a time that I feel like I can make up for “He’s such an explosive player It was a performance which ing camp this summer, the Lions will be among the maybe some of the things I feel guilty about,” Mar- and a great player, and he’s going encapsulated the best and worst franchises evaluating what standard operating pro- rone said. “For so many years, I’ve been at work.” to add a lot to our offense.” of Allen, the Bills 2018 first- cedures can be altered to help employees strike an Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psy- Scoring more points was gen- round pick, who has yet to shed improved life-work balance. chologist, said the pandemic is an opportunity for eral manager Brandon Beane’s his pre-draft reputation of being “I never thought I could be as efficient working successful people to explore other dimensions of objective behind acquiring Diggs, a strong-armed, but raw product exclusively from home since mid-March,” Quinn their lives. who joins a well-established group with accuracy issues. said. “It has opened my eyes to be able to spend a “When people are highly skilled at any craft, of receivers rounded out by John “I’ve got personal goals set out little less time at the office.” Brown and Cole Beasley. Despite there’s an identity trap that waits in the wings. It’s for myself,” Allen said, noting his League leaders found out it is possible to pull off a 10-6 finish, the Bills scored 21 called identify foreclosure,” said Gervais, who has 11-0 career record when com- a relatively regular offseason in some major ways, or more points just six times and worked closely with Seattle Seahawks coach Pete pleting 60% or more of passes in conducting the draft, free agency and owners meet- ranked 23rd in the NFL in scor- Carroll and his team. games he starts and finishes. ings virtually, while making contingency plans ing and 24th in yards offense. Lions coach Matt Patricia sheepishly acknowl- “So I think that’s the goal every for potential delays in the preseason and regular Allen made significant strides edges he inhabits the team’s headquarters in Allen game to at least hit 60%,” he said. season. from his rookie season by show- Park, Mich., longer than he would like, and spends “I’m not going to try to force “I’ve learned more about myself as a person ing poise and patience in the some nights there during the season. For the past things and I’m not going to be through this,” Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott pocket . few months, though, Patricia’s wife and kids have Captain Checkdown either.” said. “Just in terms of the patience that has to go into Allen doubled his touchdowns had unprecedented access to him. The test for Allen this offseason moments like this.” “I’ve never been around my family this much passing total to 20 and threw only has been finding ways to improve During the draft, kids were hanging out around and I’ve never been home this much,” Patricia said. nine interceptions (down from 12 without the benefit of on-field their dads while picks were being made, and TV “I’ve never been in a situation where I could make the previous year). Though he en- practices, with the pandemic wip- cameras captured the touching scenes not seen be- my kids breakfast, then go back down to work. Or ing out the NFL’s entire spring joyed a six-point jump in complet- fore because, well, they didn’t happen before. run upstairs to have dinner, then go back to work. Or schedule. ing 58.8% of his passes, Allen still “I get emotional talking about this because I love put my kids to bed and go back to work. He began by seeking advice ranked last among NFL starters. these two kids, and I love my wife,” Quinn said. “It’s “I don’t have a very good life balance. Hopefully, from former Dallas Cowboys Allen particularly credited hard to be away from these guys, traveling around we’ll try some things remotely and find out they quarterback Tony Romo, whom Romo for providing tips that have to pro days and jumping on flights, getting home work.” he met at the Super Bowl. It con- improved his throwing motion, late, then sleeping for six hours and going to the of- AP Pro Football Writers Teresa M. Walker and Mark Long, and tinued with offensive coordina- which he saw pay off during the fice the next morning.” Sports Writers Janie McCauley, Brett Martel, John Wawrow, tor Brian Daboll inviting Favre Miami workouts. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone tried Andrew Seligman and Steve Megargee contributed. Friday, June 19, 2020 •STARS AND STRIPES• F3HIJKLM PAGE 55 NFL Lynn: Kaepernick fits Chargers, but no workout is set BY JOE REEDY fident and happy with the three Associated Press quarterbacks that I have but you can never have too many people COSTA MESA, Calif. — Colin waiting on the runway.” Kaepernick is on the Los Angeles LA will have a new quarter- Chargers’ workout list, but that back under center for its sched- doesn’t mean he will be coming uled Sept. 13 opener at Cincinnati in anytime soon or at all. after not re-signing Philip Rivers. Anthony Lynn said Wednes- The 17-year veteran signed with /AP ALEX BRANDON day that Kaepernick fits the style Indianapolis after making 235 The national conversation about racism has renewed calls for the Washington Redskins to change their of quarterback Los Angeles is consecutive regular-season and name. D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser called the name an “obstacle” to the team building its stadium and looking for, but the third-year playoff starts in powder blue. headquarters in the District, but owner Dan Snyder has shown no indications he’d consider a change. head coach hasn’t spoken to him. NFL Commissioner Roger Lynn was also quick to point out Goodell said Monday that he is that he first wants to see how the encouraging teams to sign Kae- three quarterbacks he has on the pernick, who has been out of the Debate on racism renews calls roster perform — something he league the past three seasons. hasn’t been able to do during the Seattle Seahawks coach Pete offseason due to the coronavirus Carroll said last week that he re- pandemic. ceived a call from another team for Redskins to change name “It would be something I think about Kaepernick. Carroll and any team would have to explore the Seahawks brought Kaeper- with a talent of that caliber that nick in for a workout in 2017 and BY STEPHEN WHYNO 980 radio. “This is a great franchise with a great his- is available under these circum- had another planned in 2018 but Associated Press tory that’s beloved in Washington, and it deserves a stances,” Lynn said. “I know he it was canceled. Lynn said the name that reflects the affection that we’ve built for The recent national debate over racism has re- has a high IQ at the position. It Chargers were not the team that the team.” comes down to physical shape inquired. newed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to Snyder has owned the team since 1999 and shown change their name, with Native American advo- and his ability to do what he does. Tyrod Taylor goes into train- no indication he’d make a change like Washington’s You can figure out real quick ing camp at the top of the depth cates believing the climate is right for action despite NBA franchise did in 1995, going from the Bullets to no evidence owner Dan Snyder is considering it. where he is in his career after an chart. Los Angeles also drafted Wizards. When a 2016 Washington Post poll found intense workout. Oregon’s Justin Herbert with It could take pressure from the other 31 owners nine in 10 Native Americans aren’t offended by the and the league office itself to force Snyder’s hand. “Teams need to see if those the sixth overall pick and have name, Snyder said the team, fans and community three years (out of the league) second-year player Easton Stick. A Redskins spokesman said the team had no com- believe it “represents honor, respect and pride.” ment, while the NFL did not immediately respond helped him or hurt him. That is Lynn said he has been happy with A peer-reviewed UC Berkeley study co-authored three years of not getting hit. It the virtual offseason sessions, but to questions about the future of by Eason and University of the name. would really be nice to see him that the lack of field work makes Michigan diversity of social back in the league. I’m very con- it harder to gauge the position. “(It) might be easier if the transformation professor of NFL as an institution or a cor- psychology Stephanie Fryberg poration mandates the change that was released earlier this because then it takes the pres- year revealed 49% of the 1,000 sure off of the Washington Native Americans surveyed team themselves and Dan Sny- der,” University of California, agreed or strongly agreed that Berkeley, assistant professor of the name was offensive. That psychology Arianne Eason said number goes up to 67% among Wednesday. those who strongly identify as Washington, D.C., Mayor Bowser Snyder Native. Muriel Bowser last week called Since the death of George the name “an obstacle” to the Floyd in Minnesota, protests team building a new stadium and headquarters in have erupted around the world, with much of the the District, which would likely be on land leased by conversation centered on systematic racism. the federal government. The site of the team’s for- “We are very much in a moment of reckoning mer home, RFK Stadium, is one option, along with around equity concerns in this country,” Fryberg locations in Maryland and Virginia when the cur- said. “At some point, the NFL as an organization is ALLEN EYESTONE, THE PALM BEACH POST/AP rent lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., expires going to have to make a decision whether teams like in 2027. the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington football Colin Kaepernick waits to enter the field with the 49ers before a “I think it’s past time for the team to deal with team should be allowed to continue to systematically 2016 game against the Dolphins in Miami. He’s on the Chargers’ what offends so many people,” Bowser told Team discriminate against Native people.” workout list and coach Anthony Lynn says he fits the team’s offense. Cardinals’ Murray says he’ll kneel for anthem

BY DAVID BRANDT Wednesday. “I stand for what’s right, that’s like there’s not a lot of it in my generation. Associated Press the bottom line. I call it like I see it. What’s “I know generations above me, my par- been going on is completely wrong. I’ll def- ents’ generation, there’s a lot of racism, Quarterback Kyler Murray says he’ll be initely be taking a knee.” whether we want to believe it or not, there kneeling during the national anthem this The 22-year-old Murray said he didn’t is. There’s a lot of hate in this world, but I season. have a lot of bad experiences with the think what’s happening, what we’re seeing The Arizona Cardinals’ emerging star police growing up but added that he was right now, is huge.” — who was the NFL’s Offensive Rookie lucky because he’s usually recognized as Murray joins other NFL players who of the Year in 2019 — wasn’t particularly a famous football player. The quarterback have indicated they’ll be kneeling during vocal about social issues during his first said the “peaceful protests, I think they’re the anthem this season, including Browns LINDSEY WASSON/AP season but said that would change in the amazing” and he is confident younger peo- quarterback Baker Mayfield. Murray and Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, ple will be the catalyst for real progress. Mayfield are close friends who were team- who wasn’t outspoken on social issues a black man, while in police custody in “I do feel like we’ll see change,” Murray mates in college at Oklahoma and who as a rookie, says he’ll kneel during the Minneapolis. said. “Just because my generation, we’re so won the Heisman Trophy in back-to-back national anthem this season. “Yeah, I’ll be kneeling,” Murray said diverse. We know what racism is but I feel seasons. S TARS AND STRIPES Friday, June 19, 2020 F3HIJKLM Insurmountable obstacle? DC’s mayor suggests Redskins’ name SPORTS remains issue in stadium talks » Page 55

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BY BEN WALKER Associated Press NEW YORK resh off a robust round of batting practice in Central Park, softball slugger Todd FMontgomery squared up his Mets cap and took a swing at hardball questions involving his fa- vorite team. Would Jacob deGrom be wor- thy of a third straight Cy Young Award if he goes 4-2 with a 1.45 ERA? Does Pete Alonso get on the hallowed MVP list by hitting 19 home runs? And the big one: If the New York Mets win the World Series in a 50- game season, does that pennant proudly flap alongside the banners from ‘69 and ‘86? “Fly it high! It counts. It all counts,” Montgomery said. “DeGrom doesn’t get to have this year back. Whatever you get, it counts.” With a caveat, of course. “It’s abnormal,” offered the 60- year-old songwriter who ran the “School of Rock” team in the Broad- way Show League. “Everybody 100 years from now will know it was abnormal.”

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