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Jerome schools ask for $26M bond RYAN BLAKE

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JEROME — Voters will still decide on a $26 million bond to build a new school in Jerome. Many things about the May 19 primary election have changed, but the need for more space in Jerome School District remains the same, superintendent Dale Layne said. “Jerome is a growing community, and as we grow, we have more people, we have more houses, and we have more children,” he said. “As we have more students com-

ing into school, we need the facilities for those kids to attend.” The $26 million bond would cost residents $88 per $100,000 of assessed property value. Chris Bragg, a member of the Jerome Citizens for Better Schools Committee, said he understands it’s a challenge to ask for money during a pandemic that has had wide-ranging financial consequences for many families. But low interest rates, the state’s bond equalization program, and a plan to restructure district finances mean residents won’t pay

a higher annual rate by approving the measure. The need is not going away in Jerome, and now is the best time to act, Bragg said. “This period of time right now seems to be the most fiscally opportune to be able to build a new school at the lowest cost possible,” he said. “The longer we wait, the more expensive it’s going to get.” The $26 million would mostly pay for the construction of a new elementary school. Once built, the new school and the three existing elementary schools would each

host K-6 students. All seventhand eighth-graders would attend Jerome Middle School. Currently, the district’s elementary schools host different age ranges of students and the middle school hosts all sixththrough eighth-grade students. This means parents with multiple kids often send them to different schools spread across Jerome. Layne said the proposal would open up space at the middle school, which is overcrowded with more than 1,100 kids. It would also simplify the logistics

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of getting kids to and from school. The proposed layout could save as much as an hour a day on bus routes. Some of the money would go to renovations at each of the elementary facilities to provide equity within the district. Layne said the district began preparing the request several months ago but acknowledged the timing is less than ideal due to several unexpected challenges caused by the pandemic.

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Public health nurse Jennifer Morgan, right, checks in via phone with a patient self-quarantined at home who had some risk of exposure to the coronavirus as University of Washington epidemiology student Erika Feutz observes on Feb. 13 at the public health agency for Seattle and King County. Washington state now has about 700 people focused on tracing contacts, with plans to expand the workforce to 1,500 by the second week of May.

States fall short on tracing CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY AND JASON DEAREN

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ATLANTA — As more states push to reopen their economies, many are falling short on one of the federal government’s essential criteria for doing so — having an efficient system to track people who have been physically near a person infected with the coronavius. Meanwhile, the worldwide death toll has surpassed 200,000, according to a tally compiled Saturday by Johns Hopkins University from gov-

ernment figures. The death count was over 202,000. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher. An Associated Press review found a patchwork of systems around the country for so-called contact tracing, with many states unable to keep up with caseloads and scrambling to hire and train enough people to handle the task for the months ahead. The effort is far less than what public health experts say is needed to guard against a resurgence of the virus. The result is a wide array of strategies and little national co-

ordination. With few exceptions, most states reviewed by AP are going it alone. Many other countries dealing with the pandemic are taking a national approach to testing. As late as Friday, the website for the Centers for Disease Con-

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BURLEY — The community is rallying around the owner of Darrell’s Dry Cleaners, who fell off the roof of his business April 18 and will be unable to work while he recovers from six broken ribs and a punctured lung. Kevin Butcher, 63, was released Monday from the hospital but went back to the hospital on Thursday after his lung collapsed again. A Facebook GoFundMe page has been set up and neighboring business Nostalgia Coffee & Cafe is holding a Facebook silent auction with business and personal donations up for bid. Though the dry cleaner’s business was experiencing an economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Butcher had kept up regular hours for his customers — until Saturday when he missed the top step on the ladder as he came down from the roof, his step-daughter Jamie Walker said. “He hadn’t taken a day off in over 10 years so this is really hard on him,” Walker said. “He really puts his heart into the cleaning, and he personally does the pressing. He loves the business — it was his mom and dad’s business — and he feels like he has that reputation to uphold.” Butcher was on the roof getting the swamp cooler ready for the season, which is essential due to the nature of the business. “It is 100 degrees in there and we really need it when the weather gets warmer,” Walker said. Walker’s mother, Cindi Butcher, works alongside her husband in the business, but usually takes the weekends off to take care of chores at home. Out of the blue, she decided to go with him to the dry cleaners, Walker said. Cindi Butcher was there with him when he fell shortly after 1 p.m. Please see CLEANERS, Page A8

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Eleanor Fern Rosas, daughter of Charity Fern Rosas and Jose Rosas-Muniz of Twin Falls, was born April 15, 2020. Brianna Sue Andreen, daughter of Desiree James and Russell Andreen of Filer, was born April 15, 2020. Finnegan Vincent Squatrito, son of Ruth Kennison-Squatrito and Vincent Squatrito of Jackpot, Nevada, was born April 16, 2020. Jaelynn Sahira Landeros, daughter of Simona and Juan Landeros of Burley, was born April 16, 2020. Griffin Lewis Bossert, son of Rachele and Will Bossert of Twin Falls, was born April 16, 2020. Reagan Sage Garrison, daughter of Breanna and Jamie Garrison of Filer, was born April 16, 2020. Gunner Lincoln Chase, son of Percilla Benavides and Justin Chase of Jerome, was born April 17, 2020. Scarlett May Sears, daughter of Jerica and Tyler Sears of Jerome, was born April 18, 2020. Khyri Etzio Duran, son of Matahia Cantu and Reyes Duran of Twin Falls, was born April 18, 2020. Ellianna Hope Bales, daughter of Halee and Vance Bales of Twin Falls, was born

A MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR April 18, 2020. Nicolas Paul Garza, son of Cindy Calderon and Daniel Garza of Jerome, was born April 20, 2020. Amara Faye Aguilar, daughter of Kayleigh Coberly and Omar Aguilar of Jackpot, Nevada, was born April 20, 2020. Nevaeha Bernay Harrell, daughter of Misty and Trinity Harrell of Twin Falls, was born April 20, 2020. Mariana May Fagundes, daughter of Sandra Payne and Tiago Fagundes of Buhl, was born April 20, 2020. Russell Gray Roper, son of Courtney Christine and Rick Lee Roper of Kimberly, was born April 20, 2020. Cohen James Alexander Miceli, son of Ashley and Douglas Miceli of Twin Falls, was born April 21, 2020. Dawson Dutch Sharp, son of Tiffany and Michael Sharp of Filer, was born April 21, 2020. Averey Grace Stevenson, daughter of Vickey Stout and Trever Stevenson of Spring Creek, Nevada, was born April 21, 2020. Lux Edward Stradivari, son of Callie and Ryu Stradivari of Twin Falls, was born April 21, 2020. Deklen James Rocha, son of Kayla Jo and Jason Rocha of Jerome, was born April 22, 2020.

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charge of POSSESSION OF A RAYMOND REECE DECKER‌ CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, Date of birth: Sept. 8, 1976 a felony Height: 5 Bond: $75,000 feet 11 inches The Twin Falls County SherSex: Male iff’s Office asks that anyone Weight: 245 with information please call pounds 208-735-1911 or Crime StopHair: Brown pers at 208-343-2677, where they can remain anonymous Eyes: Hazel and may be eligible for a cash reward. Web tips can Race: White be made at 343cops.com or Wanted for: VIOLATION OF through the P3 Tips app. TERMS OF COURT COMPLIANCE on the original Posted April 26.

STREAMFLOWS ‌Average daily flows Snake River at Heise 16,286 cfs Snake River at Blackfoot 11,743 cfs Snake River at American Falls 12,843 cfs Snake River at Minidoka 11,144 cfs Snake River at Milner 4,130 cfs Little Wood River near Carey 158 cfs Jackson Lake is 76% full. Palisades Reservoir is 67% full. American Falls Reservoir is 100% full. Upper Snake River system is at 84% of capacity. Updated as of April 25.

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mall business is the backbone of our American economic system. Here in Twin Falls, we know this to be true. Not only do our small businesses employ their neighbors, but they are also the first to donate to SUZANNE many local HAWKINS charities. As a small business owner for 26 years, nothing in our critical infrastructure is closer to my heart. ‌This past month has taken a toll on many of our local businesses. Owners have spent tireless hours working to create new ways of doing business and finding ways to meet the needs of their clients while meeting all of the new requirements for health and safety. They say “necessity is the mother of invention,” and

we are witnessing that today. The City of Twin Falls and our Economic Development team are committed to helping our local business remain open or reopen safely within the guidelines of Governor Little’s order. Only hours after the Amended Order was issued, our Economic Development Department has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce and Southern Idaho Tourism to develop a checklist and create a process that will help our local merchants develop the required social distancing plans our governor has requested. We continue to look for ways we can partner and help members of our community. If you are in need, please let us know how we might assist you. Stay safe. Together we will get through this. Suzanne Hawkins is the mayor of Twin Falls.

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‌ LKO – Three people E were killed Friday night when the small plane they were traveling in crashed in Goshute Valley. The Elko County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Air Force about a possible plane down, according to chief deputy coroner Nick Czegledi. A REACH aircraft was sent out and spotted the wreckage within 100 feet of the coordinates provided by the Air Force. A mission to recover the bodies was launched around 12:30 Saturday morning. Czegledi said the occupants were Thomas A. Kvanvig, 48, of Chandler, Arizona; Stacie M. Kvan-

vig, 49; and Daniel Kvanvig, 8. A posting on LinkedIn. com lists Thomas Kvanvig as an engineer with Intel Corp. It appeared their Beechcraft was trying to land for unknown reasons and came down hard, nose down, Czegledi said. The wreckage was about 20-25 miles from the Utah border. Czegledi said the bodies were recovered. Their identities are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The sheriff’s office is cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board on the investigation.

Times-News wins big in state journalism awards TIMES-NEWS

‌ OISE — The TimesB News won 12 first-place awards for its 2019 work in this year’s Idaho Press Club Awards. The awards were announced Saturday in lieu of the usual annual banquet for Idaho journalists. Times-News photographers Drew Nash and Pat Sutphin took first place for series for their multi-part project “Refugee Life.” Sutphin also won first place for graphics a photo illustration in his paranormal investigation series, first in general news photography for his photo “Special Needs Prom,” news portrait for his photo “Burlesque” and first in food photography for “Classic Martini.” Nash took first place in spot news photography for his photo of a plane crash at the Jerome County Airport, and he took first place in photo package for photos of Buhl Sagebrush Days. Nash and Sutphin also took first place for their blog, “Between the Frames,” where they discuss their photography. Education and politics reporter Ryan Blake won first place for rookie of the year — an award for the best journalist in their first fulltime reporting job. Former sports reporter Ben Jones won second place in the category.

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Jay Phelps dances with Rosie McDaniel on Saturday during the Special Needs Prom at 360’s Main Event Center in Twin Falls. Agriculture and business reporter Colin Tiernan won first place in environmental reporting for his story “The last South Hills bighorn.” Latino affairs reporter Megan Taros tied with Riley Bunch of the Idaho Statesman for first place in religion reporting for her story “Holy Night: How an Idaho Church is adapting to a growing demographic.” Former Times-News reporters Gretel Kauffman and Bowen West won first place in the serious feature category for their story “A major milestone arrives for transgender people in Idaho.” Times-News staff took third place in general excellence for both daily print and daily website.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE 2nd place: Megan Taros – Times-News – “Latino Affairs” SPORTS NEWS COVERAGE – DAILY PRINT 2nd place: Ben Jones – Times-News – “Bumps, bruises and breaks: Inside the world of sports injuries” SPECIALTY COLUMN – DAILY PRINT 3rd place: Jessica Flammang – Times-News – “Out and About: Eating dust and swimming in the sunshine with the Magic Valley ATV Riders; Blue Heart Springs – A Caribbean oasis on the Snake River” ELECTIONS REPORTING – DAILY PRINT 2nd place: Ryan Blake – Times-News – “City Coun-

cil candidate was fired from TSA in 2011 for ‘inappropriate conduct and candor’” EDUCATION REPORTING– DAILY PRINT 3rd place: Ryan Blake – Times-News – “Lifelong dreams ride on state funding for higher education” BUSINESS REPORTING – DAILY PRINT 2nd place: Colin Tiernan – Times-News – “Sweetening the pot: A town teetering on the edge of economic uncertainty” RELIGION REPORTING – DAILY PRINT 2nd place: Laurie Welch – Times-News – “My Place is to Love Them; How a Burley Latter-day Saint learned from his Muslim Dad and his lesbian mom.” BEST MULTIMEDIA REPORTING 3rd place: Drew Nash – Times-News – “Photo Blog: Inside the Frame – Season 2 Ep. 1” GENERAL NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY 3rd place: Drew Nash – Times-News – “Dual Credit Courses Growing” PHOTO ESSAY 3rd place: Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Congo Refugees” SPORTS NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY 3rd place: Drew Nash – Times-News – “Charge!” FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY 2nd place: Drew Nash – Times-News – “Beer Yoga”

Bean farmer boon: Pandemic spurs legume demand KATHY HEDBERG

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‌GRANGEVILLE — Toilet paper isn’t the only thing being whisked off the grocery store shelves these days. Ever since the coronavirus pandemic settled in, agriculture producers have experienced a bean boom as consumers stock up on dry beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas. Jeff VanPevenage, president and CEO of Columbia Grain International at Port-

land, told The Lewiston Tribune his company has seen a 40% increase in demand for these products over the past couple of months, and processing plants are working around the clock to fulfill an ever-increasing number of orders. “As the news started coming out, dry beans and shelf-stable foods were right in there with toilet paper,” VanPevenage said. “If you started going to the grocery stores in early February, you started to see toilet paper

was gone, but dry beans and lentils were wiped out, and it continues to be wiped out.” VanPevenage said he took a personal tour of seven grocery stores in the Portland area about a month ago and the empty shelves of legumes confirmed his suspicions. “That’s not just something the general public shops for,” in bulk, he said. At the same time, demand for legumes began escalating around the world. Buyers began to call American

producers, wanting to buy more product and “wanting it shipped immediately,” VanPevenage said. Transportation, however, has been a problem in some parts of the world, delaying how quickly the products can be shipped. “I think what has happened, prices have been relatively cheap the last two or three years and buyers have become accustomed to buying what they want with immediate shipment,” VanPevenage said.

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NY starts antibody testing First up will be doctors, nurses, other workers at busy hospitals MICHAEL R. SISAK

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NEW YORK — New York is starting to test health care workers for coronavirus antibodies and will do the same next week with transit and law enforcement workers as the state eases away from the worst days of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. Doctors, nurses and other employees at four New York City hospitals that have handled high volumes of coronavirus patients will be the first tested under the new

program, Cuomo said. Antibody testing is a way of determining if a person has been infected by the coronavirus even if they hadn’t Cuomo shown symptoms. Making such testing widely available is seen as a key to reopening society, but the World Health Organization on Saturday warned there is currently no evidence that people who have antibodies are protected from coronavirus. Cuomo’s testing announcement came as new data showed hospitalizations for coronavirus in the state falling to their lowest level in

three weeks. A little more than 13,000 people were hospitalized for the disease on Friday, about the same level the state was at on April 1, before a surge of cases. The number of people dying in the state from the disease is trending lower, though Friday’s total of 437 deaths was a slight uptick over Thursday’s tally. “All of the numbers are basically saying the same, that we are in fact on the downside of the mountain,” Cuomo said. After weeks of reserving conventional coronavirus testing to people with symptoms to conserve supplies, the state is expanding eligibility to include first responders, healthcare workers and a long

list of essential employees, such as bus drivers, dry cleaners, undertakers and grocery store workers. Meanwhile, the Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stress on New York City hospitals at the height the pandemic is discharging or transferring its last 12 patients this weekend as it nears the end of its mission, according to Northwell Health, which provides operational assistance to the vessel. The USNS Comfort, docked at a Manhattan pier since March 30, will soon leave for its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said. As of Saturday, the 1,000-bed hospital ship had treated just 182 patients.

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Naval destroyer’s virus cases rise WASHINGTON — The Navy reports that the number of sailors aboard the USS Kidd confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus has nearly doubled, rising from 18 on Friday to 33. The destroyer with its crew of 350 are off the Pacific coast of South America. Its current mission is related to U.S. counter-drug activities. In a statement issued Saturday, the Navy said an embarked medical team continues testing of the Kidd’s crew. Two sailors have been medically evacuated to the United States. Meanwhile, officials say those aboard the Kidd are wearing N95 masks and other personal protective equipment. The Kidd is the second Navy ship at sea to report an outbreak of the coronavirus. BRIEFLY BRITAIN: The government on Saturday defended the independence of the scientists advising it on the coronavirus after it emerged that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s controversial chief aide had attended meetings of the group. Criticism of Johnson’s Conservative government mounted as the U.K. became the fifth country in the world to report 20,000 virus-related deaths and counting. PENNSYLVANIA: Workers supporting the food supply chain in eastern Pennsylvania will be eligible for priority COVID-19 testing at two sites, state officials said Saturday. The policy applies to workers ranging from farmers and seasonal laborers to food processing facility and warehouse workers, as well as grocery store employees, the state agriculture department said.

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SOMALI POLICE SHOOTING SPARKS PROTEST On Saturday in Mogadishu, a Somali man protests against the killing Friday night of at least one civilian during the overnight curfew, which is intended to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. A police officer in Somalia’s capital has been arrested in the fatal shooting of the civilian while enforcing coronavirus restrictions, a fellow police officer said, sparking protests that continued Saturday with angry crowds burning tires and demanding justice.

Maryland election will have twist Before counting, ballots to be quarantined for about 24 hours BRIAN WITTE

Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Ballots cast in person in Maryland’s special congressional election between Democrat Kweisi Mfume and Republican Kimberly Klacik will be quarantined for about 24 hours after poll close before being counted — to give any potential germs a chance to die to help protect election workers. It’s one of the safety measures that’s being taken in an unprecedented Maryland election on Tuesday that will have only three places for in-person voting out of concern for the coronavirus, as election officials are strongly urging eligible voters to mail in their ballots in a single race to decide who will serve the rest of the term of the late U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, who died in October. In hopes of avoiding the lines seen in this month’s Wisconsin primary, roughly 484,000 ballots were mailed to registered voters in the district. More than 77,000 already have been turned in. More than half of the vote could be re-

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Kimberly Klacik, who is the Republican 7th Congressional District candidate, adjusts one of her campaign signs Tuesday in Timonium, Md. Democrat Kweisi Mfume and Klacik won special primaries for the Maryland congressional seat that was held by the late Elijah Cummings. leased on the state elections board website shortly after the 8 p.m. poll close on Tuesday. Precautions due to the virus in this special election have thrust the candidates into unknown campaign territory in the time of a pandemic. Fundraising has been tough. Candidates haven’t been able to reach voters with traditional techniques like door-to-door campaigning or large events. Both candidates say they have

been trying to reach voters more through social media. The majority-black district that includes a large portion of Baltimore as well as parts of its suburbs in Baltimore and Howard counties is heavily Democratic, with more than four Democrats for each Republican. Klacik, the Republican who has appeared on Fox News and caught President Donald Trump’s attention with her social media posts that prompted the president to

describe the district as a “disgusting rat and rodent infested mess,” said the pandemic has made it difficult to campaign. But the 38-year-old believes she has an edge on the 71-year-old Mfume in the realm of social media. “I don’t think he was really on social media platforms previously, so I felt like we had a little bit of an advantage that way, but, at the same time, he has such a big name,” Klacik said. “So, we’re basically trying to shout out loud on social media how we can make a positive impact against basically an incumbent, because he had the seat prior to Congressman Cummings.” Mfume, a former NAACP head who held the U.S. House seat for five terms from 1987 to 1996, said he also has been working hard on social media. The man who won his first race for Baltimore City Council in 1978 by three votes said he’s not taking anything for granted in the uncertain times. “It probably concerns me more, because I recognize how elections can be close — even when you don’t think that they are going to be,” Mfume said. Some of the leading issues both candidates have been campaigning on include health care, reducing crime and promoting job creation.

Pandemic hits potato market hard in Idaho ASSOCIATED PRESS

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The coronavirus pandemic has caused a once strong potato market to make an abrupt about-face, leading some Idaho growers to dump surplus spuds from storage cellars or feed them to cattle. Just a few weeks ago, Idaho potato farmers were enjoying some of their best fresh prices in recent memory and anticipated supplies would run short in the coming summer. The combination of

lower spud yields and widespread frost damage during the 2019 harvest had contributed to a smaller statewide crop than normal, the Idaho Falls Post Register reported Saturday. The critical restaurant and food service market, however, has taken a dive due to stay-athome orders amid the COVID-19 crisis. In response, potato processors have cut back on contracted acres with farmers, and fresh potato prices have plummeted, even

as demand at grocery stores has been strengthened. According to USDA Market News reports for the Twin Falls and Burley district, 50-pound cartons of restaurant-grade potatoes were fetching sky-high prices, between $22 and $23, on March 16. By the April 23 report, however, carton prices had fallen to between $10 and $12. Idaho Farm Bureau Federation has sought to make large pur-

chases of potatoes to help the state’s farmers while also providing badly needed food assistance to residents who have lost jobs because of the coronavirus crisis. A spokesman for the organization said all of the county Farm Bureaus in north Idaho have pitched in to purchase a semitruck load of potatoes raised in eastern Idaho. About 1,100 50-pound bags of fresh potatoes will be shared among 18 food pantries in north Idaho.

NEBRASKA: Business owners are starting to plan their comeback, now that the Nebraska governor has unveiled his plan to ease coronavirus restrictions. Gov. Pete Ricketts said Friday that he will relax restrictions in 59 counties. The new orders, effective until May 31, allow restaurants to reopen their dining rooms but require them to keep crowds at or below half of their capacity. MICHIGAN: A Michigan lawmaker has apologized for wearing a face mask that appeared to depict the Confederate flag during a vote at the state Capitol. State Sen. Dale Zorn, R-Ida, said in a statement Saturday he was sorry for his “choice of pattern” on the face mask he wore the day before. INDIA: India announced the easing of a stringent lockdown for its 1.3 billion people by allowing neighborhood and standalone shops to reopen. India has reported more than 24,500 coronavirus cases and 775 deaths. Last week, the government allowed resumption of manufacturing and farming. CALIFORNIA: Restaurants will get taxpayer money to feed millions of seniors during the coronavirus pandemic, but only if they can offer meals with fresh fruit, vegetables and no sugary drinks. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday the requirements reflect California’s values, though lawmakers have repeatedly failed to impose special taxes and require warning labels for sugary drinks. CHINA: China reported no new deaths from the coronavirus for the 10th straight day. Twelve new cases were reported on Saturday, according to the National Health Commission. China, widely believed to be the source of the global pandemic, has reported 4,632 deaths among 82,816 cases. POTBELLY: Potbelly Sandwich Shop is the latest large company to say it will return money it received as part of the Payroll Protection Program. The company said Saturday that its sales dropped dramatically when COVID-19 hit, forcing it to furlough employees and close shops. Potbelly applied for and qualified for assistance under the program. IOWA: A major nursing home for veterans in Iowa reported its first two COVID-19 cases among residents on Saturday — a worrying development on a day in which cases hit a new daily high in the state. — Associated Press

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Ricky Jones, operations manager at Magic Valley Quality Milk Transport, pours milk down the drain April 8 at the Azevedo Family Dairy in Buhl. There are a handful of reasons dairies are unable to donate the milk they can’t sell.

Why not donate

unsold milk? Farmers probably would if they could, but there are a handful of obstacles

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WIN FALLS — Restaurant closures are wreaking havoc on the food industry. The Magic Valley’s biggest agricultural sector, dairy, has been especially hard-hit, with some farmers having to pour milk out due to dramatically reduced demand for cheese, butter and cream. Some Magic Valley residents have wondered why dairy farmers can’t donate that unsold milk instead of wasting it. If potato farmers can drop thousands of pounds of spuds in a field and invite people to load their vehicles with free food, why can’t dairymen extend similar invitations and have people fill up jugs of milk at their farms? There are a handful of reasons the comparison isn’t a good one.

Citizens collect buckets and truckloads of potatoes on a dusty Wednesday at Ryan Cranney’s farm in Oakley. Cranney has made potatoes free to the public Supply chain challenges‌ after having to dump 500,000 pounds due to a shortage of buyers with the Idaho Dairymen’s Association CEO restaurant industry closed. Many have asked why dairies can’t also donate milk. Rick Naerebout said the way the dairy Famers say the two can’t be compared. industry supply chain is set up, donations are a challenge. Glanbia or Agropur, some of the and hand it out. “The dairyman does not own the world’s largest sellers of dairy prodPlus, Idaho doesn’t bottle much bottling plant, so they cannot dictate ucts. Some farmers are part of co- milk in general. About 97% of the what other businesses in the supply ops, which have their own processing state’s milk ends up as cheese, butter chain do,” Naerebout said. plants here. or dozens of other products, so there Magic Valley dairymen might have But virtually no Magic Valley isn’t even enough bottling infraa contract with a processor, such as dairyman is equipped to bottle milk structure in place if farmers wanted

to go the route of handing out bottles. The Magic Valley is also somewhat ill-equipped to donate cheese. That’s because much of Idaho’s cheese is shipped in massive blocks or barrels and sold in bulk. “The packaging isn’t even close to what we buy in retail, and we can’t retrofit these plants in a short matter of time,” Naerebout said. “It is a very complex operation and requires a lot of capital.” There’s a reason that dairy and potato farmers are struggling more than other Magic Valley food producers now: Their crops are relatively perishable. Potatoes are far less perishable than milk, but they go bad more easily than other major southern Idaho crops such as wheat, corn and beans. Milk would be easier to donate if it didn’t go bad so quickly.

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Then there’s the issue of cost. “The milk price has dropped so drastically that there’s an inability to break even right now,” Naerebout said. If a Magic Valley dairy processor wanted to bottle milk and donate it, or process milk and donate the Please see MILK, Page A5

School closures mean more teens work essential ag jobs NICOLE FOY

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‌While many of their classmates are doing school work at home, three teens walk miles across desolate brown fields in eastern Idaho, picking up rocks. The American Falls High School students spend six days a week scouring the dirt, hauling out stones up to 100 pounds so farmers can plant seeds. Rafael Villa, 17, plays rap and reggaeton on his portable speaker as they go. It was his idea that the boys take on the agriculture job while their schools are closed

due to the novel coronavirus. He’d worked picking rock the summer before. “Rafael called me and said: ‘Do you want to pick up some rocks?’’” said Edgar Soltero, 17. “Of course I said yes, because I’ve got nothing else to do.” With Idaho students completing coursework remotely for the foreseeable future, more are filling their days with farm labor and agricultural work. Teens say this is a good way to make money for themselves, or their families, while their schoolwork is flexible and farmers need their help. But educators and farmworker advocates worry it could take a toll on

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This story is part of the Latino Listening Project, an ongoing collaboration At the same time coronavirus between the Idaho Statesman and Idaho Education News, focused on the educational outcomes of Latino students in Idaho. This effort is supported has freed students from rigid by fellowships from the American Press Institute and the Education Writ- class schedules, farmers still need workers for various agricultural ers Association. jobs, which can pose particular Reporters Sami Edge and Nicole Foy will be traveling the state to examine risks for children. The majority the problems — and possible solutions. Do you have an idea for them to of child work-related fatalities explore or a school you think they should visit? Email sedge@idahoedoccur in agricultural jobs, accordnews.org or nfoy@idahostatesman.com. ing to a 2018 U.S. Government Accountability Office report, as students’ education — or worse, Education. “Although these stu- kids can encounter pesticide extheir health. dents are not at school, they are posure, dangerous equipment or “This is definitely a concern,” still in school and are expected to extreme temperatures. Idaho’s agricultural industry is said Sarah Seamount, the Mi- continue their education during grant Education Coordinator for this soft closure, just like all Idaho the Idaho State Department of public school students.” Please see JOBS, Page A5

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cheese, that would be a huge additional cost. It’s expensive to ship milk from the farm to a processing facility, and then run that facility, so given that farmers and processors are bleeding money right now, they probably don’t have the financial resources to pay for processing products that won’t make any money. That’s essentially the main reason dairy farmers have to dump milk: Processing and donating milk would be more expensive than simply dumping it, and an industry that has lost massive amounts of business probably can’t afford the charitable — but more expensive — option. “It’s hard to have the producer community find ways to cover that, the costs of all these donations,” Naerebout said. Even if a big-hearted processor wanted to process and bottle for donations, the Magic Valley is pouring out so many thousands of gallons of milk every day that the donation would still only be a tiny fraction of all the milk being wasted. “The sheer volume of what is being dumped I think is greater than what people perceive it to

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Milk pours out of the bulk tank and into the drain Wednesday at the Azevedo Family Dairy in Buhl. Owner Richard Azevedo had to dump his milk three times in the first week of April because demand for dairy products has plummeted. be,” Naerebout said.

invite people to pick some up, it wouldn’t be legal or safe for most Raw milk‌ farmers to allow people to fill up While a potato farmer can bottles right at the farm. Only a safely dump spuds in a field and very small number of Idaho farm-

ers have the U.S. Department of Agriculture permits necessary to sell raw, unpasteurized milk. “Even if a dairyman was told, ‘Hey, today you have to dump your

milk,’ legally they can’t just jump on social media and say, ‘Hey, come get all the milk you want,’” Naerebout explained. But even with all of those obstacles preventing dairymen and processors from being able to donate their products, the dairy industry could start donating food soon. Naerebout said that the dairy industry is working to find ways to donate milk. There might be a way to donate a portion of unsold milk to food banks. “That’s more complex than it would appear,” he said. The likely way donations would work is the USDA would purchase dairy products and get them into food banks and other programs. The U.S. government has stepped in to help the dairy industry in the past, buying cheese and other products and then both donating some and storing massive amounts in hundreds of warehouses — even underground caves. The main goal, however, was to improve milk prices for farmers. This time the program would be different, Naerebout said. The goal would be primarily to help food-insecure families. “The need to help those families is greater than it’s ever been before.”

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ramping up for the year. But many farmers’ usual workforce of Mexican nationals on H-2A temporary agricultural visas are unable to enter the country because of coronavirus-related visa delays. The early stages of field preparation and planting can be some of the most labor intensive. Idaho students using their summer vacations or after-school hours to work in agriculture is a common occurrence, especially in rural parts of eastern and southern Idaho. Often, these students are Latino, have a family connection to agriculture, or are migrant students whose families move often for agriculture work. Educators across the state say they’re seeing students take these jobs early in the year — while the school year is still technically underway. Harold Nevill, administrator for the Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (COSSA), estimates that 30 to 50 percent of his students are working. Some are mechanics or working in healthcare. But most of his students are in the fields. “These are not insignificant numbers,” Nevill said. “And we are not alone.” While the American Falls high schoolers pick rocks and clear fields, Nevill’s students are preparing hop fields. Migrant education coordinators report that kids are sorting onions, cutting potato seed or at home taking care of younger siblings while their parents work these essential jobs.

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Senior Edwin Hernandez brings his Chromebook out to the rocky fields. He does homework or calls into virtual classroom meetings during his hour-long lunch break. As his government class discussed historical racism in jury selection on a recent call, small video tiles gave a glimpse into the learning environments of his classmates. Most were in living rooms or bedrooms. Hernandez called in from the cab of a work truck parked in the middle of farmland. “It makes me smile when kids are literally on their lunch break, making an effort to join the conversation,” government teacher Caroline Wight said. Most of Wight’s students are working or taking care of siblings during the school closures, and a few have taken on new jobs since the school closures began. The majority of those students are balancing their class load, even if they’ve ramped up hours at work, Wight said. Others are struggling. “You just don’t know if you can push and ask ‘should you really be working?’ or not. It’s a family, a student’s choice,” Wight said. “With some kids, I know that this is really necessary for their family.” Seamount is concerned that if students are working during the day, they’re not doing schoolwork when teachers are around to help. Nevill, at COSSA, said teachers have started teaching classes in the evenings. Wight is answering texts from students late into the night. The American Falls teens have mixed experiences with their new class schedules. Villa says he doesn’t have too much homework, and rarely has to stay up late to get it done. Soltero tries to save

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American Falls High School students Rafael Villa (left), Edgar Soltero and Edwin Hernandez pose for a picture in front of a work truck they use to clear fields of rock in Eastern Idaho. his for the weekends. Hernandez often works into the night, occasionally turning assignments in late when he runs out of time. Distance learning is a challenge for the senior. “I feel like I’m not learning anything,” Hernandez said. “It’s way different having a teacher in front of you than having meetings online, and learning by yourself.” Still he doesn’t plan to give up his day job. Hernandez is enrolling at Idaho State University next fall and will use the $10.50 an hour he makes picking rock to help pay for college expenses. “Work can get in my way, but also I need the money,” he said. “I’ll put extra effort in my school and work, and I can handle it.”

Feds falter on issuing new covid-19 guidance for young workers‌ Educators report that high school students have taken on agriculture jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, but officials worry kids as young as 12 or 13 may start joining their families in the fields as childcare gets scarce and economic hardship increases. Estimates from child advocacy groups and the Child Agricultural Injury Survey say about 500,000 kids under the age of 18 are working in U.S. agriculture jobs. Irma Morin, the CEO of the Community Council of Idaho, said she’s worried that migrant parents will struggle to find childcare if Migrant and Seasonal Head Start centers remain closed. Liaisons in the state migrant education program say some students are going to work in agriculture with their parents because nobody can stay home with them. “In some cases, the parent has no choice since lack of childcare is a problem,” Seamount said. The U.S. Department of Labor

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A field in the Aberdeen area where the American Falls students work clearing rocks and preparing fields for the growing season. has few agricultural labor restrictions for students older than 16 like Soltero, Hernandez and Villa — regardless of whether or not school is in session. Kids 14 and 15 years old can only work in agriculture outside of school hours and in non-hazardous jobs, while 12 and 13-year-olds also need a parent present or written permission. But the “soft closure” of Idaho schools has left unanswered when schools are technically in session or not. Federal labor officials have yet to provide enforcement guidance with all the changes from the pandemic, said Dunnia Aplicano, the state farmworker advocate for

the Idaho Department of Labor. A spokesman for the U.S. Department of Labor regional office based in San Francisco was also unable to provide reporters the new definition of “school hours’ by the time of publication. Seamount and Aplicano have reached out to agricultural employers and trade associations to remind employers the importance of teens continuing their education, and that safety is paramount. “I know that the rules allow for the kids to work in the fields, but the safety of these kids is the number one priority,” Aplicano said. “I don’t care how old these kids are — safeguard the health

and safety of these kids.” The American Falls students estimate they have another month of picking rocks ahead of them, if the weather cooperates. If school still hasn’t resumed, they might move onto other work. Soltero said that if he can’t keep up with his schoolwork, he’ll quit working. But his parents are supportive of his job and would be supportive of a decision to quit, he said. If he wasn’t working he’d probably spend his days playing video games. “I don’t really like being home. I like being out in the sun,” he said. “... I like accomplishing something.”

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CORONAVIRUS CATCHING UP DAILY RECAP LAST WEEKEND

 TV SPECIAL: Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and others sang classic songs brimmed with messages of hope and change during a TV special aimed at fighting the coronavirus, while Beyoncé and Alicia Keys spoke passionately about how the virus has disproportionately affected black Americans.

MONDAY

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PROTESTERS DEMAND REOPENING OF ECONOMY Protesters gathered this week outside state Capitols across the nation to demand that their cities and businesses be reopened. Here, they line up Monday at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., to press Gov. Tom Wolf to rescue Pennsylvania’s economy even as new social distancing mandates designed to counter the coronavirus took effect at stores and other commercial buildings. Flag-waving protesters — some with masks, some without — joined together, ignoring social distancing guidelines to call on Wolf to end the shutdown of businesses deemed nonessential and to get nearly 1.4 million Pennsylvanians back to work. Others protesters drove around the block, horns blaring.

FEDS TO TRACK NURSING HOME INFO Calling nursing homes ground zero of the coronavirus crisis, federal officials said Monday they plan to start tracking and publicly sharing information on infections and deaths in such facilities to help spot trends and early signs the virus is spreading in communities. The move comes as critics, industry officials and local leaders have called for more aggressive actions by the federal government to track infections in homes and contain outbreaks by helping them get greater access to testing and masks, especially given the vulnerability of elderly residents.

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The number of new global subscribers Netflix picked up during the first three months of the year, helping cement its status as one of the world’s most essential services in times of isolation or crisis.

Dr. Gabrielle Beger, left, prepares to take a nose-swab sample from Lawrence McGee earlier this month at Queen Anne Healthcare, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Seattle.

SELF-SWAB HOME TEST GIVEN OK U.S. health regulators on Tuesday OK’d the first coronavirus test that allows people to collect their own sample at home, a new approach that could help expand testing options in most states. The test from LabCorp will initially only be available to health care workers and first responders under a doctor’s orders. The sample will still have to be shipped for processing back to LabCorp, which operates diagnostic labs throughout the U.S.

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President Trump called this a war and it is exactly that. So let’s act like it. In World War II, there weren’t people lining up at the Capitol to protest the fact that they had to drop everything they were doing and build planes or tanks or ration food.” — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week, criticizing protesters who flocked to the Michigan Capitol to denounce restrictions against work and gatherings.

 OIL PRICES: Oil prices plunged below zero, the latest never-before-seen number to come out of the economic coma caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A barrel of benchmark U.S. oil for May delivery fell to negative $37.60 per barrel as traders sought to avoid owning crude oil with nowhere to store it.  TESTING DEBATE: President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game”

by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. But Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, expressing the frustration of many state leaders, said the federal response has simply not been “good enough.”  BOEING: Boeing said it was restarting production of commercial airplanes in the Seattle area, putting about 27,000 people back to work after operations were halted because of the coronavirus.

TUESDAY

 MORE RELIEF: A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small business payroll fund and provide new money for hospitals and testing. Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans. President Donald Trump pledged his support, vowing to sign it into law after it passed through the House later in the week.  MAJOR CANCELLATIONS: Spain canceled the Running of the Bulls in July, the U.S. scrapped the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June and Germany even called off Oktoberfest, making it clear that the effort to return to normal could be a long and dispiriting process.

WEDNESDAY

 IMMIGRATION: President Donald Trump signed an executive order “temporarily suspending immigration into the United States.” But experts said the order would merely delay the issuance of green cards for a minority of applicants.  UNINSURED: The Trump administration announced a plan to start paying hospitals and doctors who care for uninsured patients with COVID-19.  PETS: Two pet cats in New York state tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion

animals in the United States, federal officials said.  ITALY: Deaths in Italy related to the coronavirus pandemic topped 25,000. The number of dead and new positives continue to plateau for Italy, the first western country to be hit by the crisis.  GEORGIA: President Donald Trump said he “disagreed strongly” with the decision by Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to reopen salons, gyms and other nonessential businesses that had been shuttered to contain the coronavirus, saying, “It’s just too soon.”

THURSDAY

 WARREN’S BROTHER: The oldest brother of former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Donald Reed Herring, died from the coronavirus, the Massachusetts senator announced. She said her brother died Tuesday evening. — Associated Press

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The wide world of unknowns Before we can get back to normal, answers are needed on three main fronts LAURAN NEERGAARD

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eopening the U.S. economy is complicated by some troubling scientific questions about the new coronavirus that go beyond the logistics of whether enough tests are available. In an ideal world, we’d get vaccinated and then get back to normal. But, despite unprecedented efforts, no vaccine will be ready any time soon. “We’re all going to be wearing masks for a while,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, infectious diseases chief at Massachusetts General Hospital, predicted during a podcast with the Journal of the American Medical Association. Three big unknowns top the worry list:

Who’s contagious?

“The really unknown in this, to be completely transparent,” is asymptomatic spread, said Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator. From the beginning, authorities have rightly told people to stay home if they’re sick. But according to Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, somewhere between 25% and half of infected people might not show symptoms. That means there’s no way to tell if you’re standing next to someone who’s contagious in the checkout line. And even in people who eventually develop symptoms, it’s not clear exactly how soon after infection they can spread the virus. That’s one reason U.S. officials recently encouraged people to wear cloth masks in public, even as they try to keep 6 feet away from others. To reopen the economy, officials are emphasizing the availability of more virus tests. That’s key to spotting and isolating the infected, and tracing and quarantining the people they may have exposed. But it’s not a panacea. “If you get a test today, that does not mean that tomorrow or the next day or the next day or the next day as you get exposed, perhaps from someone who may not even know they’re infected, that that means ‘I’m negative,’” Fauci said at a recent White House briefing.

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Shawn Cotter, 11, wears a face mask as he catches a Frisbee while playing with his father earlier this week at Sherwood Gardens in Baltimore.

Who’s immune?

Doctors assume people who had COVID-19 will have some immunity against a repeat infection. But they don’t know how much protection it provides or how long it will last. Another key question: Do people who survive a severe infection have stronger immunity than those who had mild symptoms — or those who had no obvious symptoms at all? To tell, scientists are rolling out blood tests that look for antibodies, proteins that the immune system makes to fight off infection. They don’t detect active infection like the tests needed for the currently sick. They’re intended to tell who already was infected whether they knew it or not — including those who had few or no symptoms and those who were sick but couldn’t get a diagnostic test. As they test more people, researchers will look for the level of antibodies that seems to be the key threshold for protection. They’re also trying to tell if having certain types of antibodies are more critical than an overall count.

“How long is the protection — one month, three months, six months, a year?” Fauci said. “We need to be humble and modest that we don’t know everything.” Another hurdle: Dozens of antibody tests are being sold without proof that they work as promised. Some countries have reported wildly inaccurate results from certain tests. Among other things, scientists must prove the tests don’t confuse antibodies against another respiratory bug for COVID-19 protection. The situation is so worrisome that FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn recently warned that his agency has given “emergency use authorization” backing to just four tests — and that urgent work to validate others is underway.

Who’s at risk?

One early warning has borne out: Older adults are especially susceptible to COVID-19. So are people of any age who have certain health troubles, such as lung disease, heart problems or diabetes. But being young and apparently

healthy is no guarantee. Plenty of 20- and 30-somethings, and even some children, get infected and occasionally die. “Some people do extremely well and some people completely crash,” Fauci told The Associated Press in a recent interview. “It’s something more than just age and underlying condition.” There are theories. Maybe genetic differences play a role in how the body responds to this infection, particularly the overactive immune response — what’s called a “cytokine storm” — that is blamed for many deaths. Some scientists are looking into variations in cell receptors, the docking ports that allow the virus to stick to a cell and burrow inside. Whatever the culprit, there’s no way to predict who’s going to crash. Yet that will become increasingly important if some of the experimental therapies being studied pan out, Fauci said, because doctors would need to know whether to focus treatment on the seriously ill or try to reach the newly infected quickly. “If this acts like any other virus, you always want to hit it early,” he noted.

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One final wish: Have affairs in order Conversations with your loved ones key ELIZABETH WELLINGTON

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e’re all trying to stay healthy right now and keep our loved ones safe. But it’s time to plan in case that changes. Confronting our own death and that of our loved ones isn’t an easy thing to do in the best of times. But as we watch strangers, friends and loved ones fall ill and die during the coronavirus pandemic, our mortality has become crystal clear. If, God forbid, we fall ill to COVID-19, surely we want our wishes followed. Now is the time to get our health and financial affairs in order and have those necessary conversations with our loved ones. Because we don’t want to burden them with “whatifs” when they are grieving. And you shouldn’t be burdened either. Those conversations are tough. But here’s how to have them, and what you can, and should, plan right now:

Broach subject with compassion The key is to be open and honest with loved ones about your final wishes, said Nellie Scanlon, a licensed professional counselor and president of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. “Let them know you love them and that you are not planning to go anywhere anytime soon,” Scanlon said. “But that you want to make sure they have the information they will need just in case.” For those from whom you need to gather information — like parents and grandparents — remind them that talking about their final wishes is part of taking care of you. “Let them know this is a very compassionate thing to do because you will need this information at your fingertips during stressful times,” said Dr. Rebecca Sudore, founder and director of the University of San Francisco-based medical decision making website,

Prepare for Your Care.

Make plan for health care

Prepare an advance medical directive. This document names your health care proxy — the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf in the event that you can’t. An advance medical directive also spells out your wishes of how doctors should care for you when you are sick. For example, if your heart stops beating, do you want a do not resuscitate order or do you want doctors to do everything in their power to save you? You can find a PA Advance Directive document at the Prepare for Your Care website. AARP also has a free advance directive form on their website. Pack a day’s worth of medications. If you get sick, you may be in the emergency room for a long time, Sudore cautions. Have a hospital bag ready, too. When people get sick, they can get sick very quickly, Sudore said. And generally speaking, emergency rooms are not allowing visitors in. So you should have a bag packed with the names and phone numbers of your close friends and relatives that you want to be notified if you are too sick to communicate.

Put all your information in one place. Bank information, insurance policies, websites where you pay your mortgage or rent, credit card information — all of it should be easily accessible, said Dan Hernandez, a certified financial planner for Lincoln Investment in Voorhees, New Jersey. This list should include name and website, your sign-in and passwords. Make sure your beneficiaries are up to date. We often set up 401(k) and IRA accounts and add a beneficiary. But then when things change — say we get married — we don’t add our spouse, pointed out estate attorney Barbara Lawrence, an attorney at Herrick, Feinstein. “If this information is up to date then your desired beneficiary will be taken care of,” Lawrence said.

Prepare your will

Social distancing has made it hard to have wills notarized and witnessed, but “the consequences of not having written instructions outlining your last will and testament

can leave a family in turmoil,” said Tracey Gordon, Philadelphia’s Register of Wills. Not to mention you don’t want the state to make your decisions for you. Gordon suggests you start by:  Make a list of your assets  List the people who are important to you  List who gets what  Sign the document Most states will accept a will that has been signed at home in a pinch. But, because these wills weren’t witnessed or notarized, they are often held up in probate court, Sanderson said. When this happens, it costs money in fees to file motions and track down witnesses. Because wills are estate planning documents, you can now get them notarized without being in the physical presence of a notary, Sanderson said. But they must be prepared by an attorney. In the long run, that will be worth it, Sanderson said, because they

have a better chance of being processed easily in probate court.

Make a video of your wishes Writing things down can be daunting, so you may want to make a video of your wishes, says Dawn Santoriello, a certified financial planner and president of the King of Prussia-based DS Financial Strategies. Here, you can tell people where your important documents are like your will or advance directive. Perhaps this is how you tell your family how you want to be buried, whether you want to donate your organs and what songs you want at your funeral. “A video is where you can put a voice to anything that means something,” Santoriello said. “And it can be memorialized for generations to come.”

Financial affairs

Choose a power of attorney. This person will keep your financial house in order — pay your mortgage or rent, utilities and credit card bills — if, unfortunately, you can’t. In a pinch, you can find a link to print out a durable power of attorney form here. However, it’s a good idea to consult an attorney to do this, says John P. Sanderson III, who’s a partner in Sanderson Law Firm, with Pennsylvania offices in Olyphant and Wilkes-Barre, because they can help make sure that your paperwork is filled in correctly. One important note: durable powers of attorney must be notarized. That can be hard when the law of the land is social distancing.

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Help your marriage survive lockdown Communication, kindness can make all the difference

Communicate with each other

Open communication is more important than ever. It’s better to be proactive and get ahead of things than to let resentment build up. “It’s really hard for couples to negotiate chores and workload on the fly, in the moment,” Saxbe said. “To whatever extent couples can try to plan ahead and in calm moments say, ‘OK, we’re eating all our meals inside the house and we need to divvy up who’s doing the cooking and dishes or we’re going to go nuts,’ even the old-fashioned chore wheel or spreadsheet or a visual reminder that gets people on the same page, hammering out those systems can be really important.”

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he coronavirus outbreak and ensuing shutdown situation can be uniquely hard on marriages. People living alone can move in with someone else when this is over. Roommates can white-knuckle it through quarantine and plan to part ways once the lease is up. But if you’re married, and had planned to stay that way before the global pandemic took hold, you might find yourself thinking, “Who did I marry? And do I really have to live with this person forever?” Though there have been jokes about a “coronavirus baby boom,” but in China, there has been a post-pandemic divorce boom. Darby Saxbe, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Southern California and the director of the USC Center for the Changing Family, says we can probably expect one here, too. “For couples that have a healthy relationship, that are doing pretty well, there are some ways this could bring people closer together. Everybody is stressed but in some ways this might lead to some relationship improvements for couples that figure out how to weather this,” said Saxbe, whose work includes research on stress within family relationships. “But for couples who are struggling or don’t communicate as well or don’t share the same values, this situation is going to drive a wedge or exacerbate whatever tension is already there.” Part of the reason we’re susceptible to driving each other up the wall is that we’re all trapped in the same walls, all the time. Most modern American living spaces aren’t designed for that. “Our homes are set up to relax and unwind at the end of the day, where we get ready to head out in the morning, staging areas for weekend activities,” Saxbe said, “but for many people you are not used to spending all day every day inside a home space. Like any place that you’re occupying without a break or interruption, it can become tedious or confining.” In many households, the division of labor is uneven. Prior to coronavirus, some of that labor could be outsourced: day care, babysitters, house cleaners, going out to eat instead of creating another round of dishes at home. But now, all of the responsibilities fall squarely on the adults in the house. The more glaring the inequality in the division

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Though there have been jokes about a “coronavirus baby boom,” in China, there has been a post-pandemic divorce boom. of chores, the more the person taking on the bulk of them may start to chafe. “If one person was really taking care of more of the chores, that’s becoming very clear,” said Jennifer Peepas, who writes the advice blog Captain Awkward. “The things that were not being said and not being handled are going to come to light.” We’re also encountering our spouses in new ways: Suddenly, their persona at work and their persona outside of it have collided. That can be a little jarring. Other households are contending with job loss and money concerns. Households may need to renegotiate domestic responsibilities at the same time they’re dealing with the emotional and financial fallout of losing a job, on top of the possibility of sick loved ones or getting sick themselves. It’s a lot to deal with. But experts have some advice for helping your marriage survive coronavirus.

Create ‘alone time’ opportunities You have to share a house, but you don’t have to be together all the time. Each family member should have a place they can retreat to where they won’t be bothered. “Make a joint decision with your spouse that some time is together time and some time is alone time, even if we must de facto be together,” Peepas, the advice blog writer, said. “Have ‘dates,’ have plans to do together, and have time that’s like, ‘This is not together time. I’m not here, you’re not here.’” Be intentional about getting your own alone time and giving it to others. It might feel a little awkward if you previously had an open-door, no-knocking policy in your house, but it’s worth making the extra effort to be more conscientious housemates right now.

In a perfect and coronavirus-free world, a couple of months of working from home without any social obligations would be the ideal time to finally finish a few big projects around the house. But we don’t live in that world. “Nobody’s going to win any parenting awards right now, no one’s going to win any housework awards,” Saxbe said. “We’re all trying to get through this one day at a time and not compare ourselves to other people or have really rigid expectations for how we’re going to perform. I think it’s important to not just apply that generosity to ourselves but to our partners. They’re going to disappoint us and we’re going to have to find ways to live with that.”

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It sounds cheesy, but the magic words we learned in kindergarten will go a long way right now. “‘Please.’ ‘You’re welcome.’ ‘I’m sorry.’ Those words make a huge difference to creating a sense of request rather than demand, creating a sense of someone has a choice whether to help you, rather than you just expecting that things happen,” said Lizzie Post, the president of the Emily Post Institute and co-host of a podcast about modern etiquette. When you’re communicating with your partner about a tricky subject, break out another classic: “I” statements. Instead of “the bathroom is disgusting and it’s all your fault,” try, “I feel stressed out and overwhelmed when the bathroom is this messy. It would mean a lot to me if you could tackle that tonight.” Disagreements will happen. The most important thing you can do right now is to practice compassion — toward your spouse and for yourself.

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said. Her step-father was back to “cracking jokes in true Kevin fashion,” she said, until Wednesday night when he coughed and his lung collapsed again. Darrell’s Dry Cleaners was opened in 1964 by Darrell and Dorothy Butcher, and is known for its “cowboy starch” on clothing that allows rodeo cowboys to just dust off their clothing after a fall, Walker said. Her step-father has been known to keep customers’ items for long periods of time for them when they’re not picked up, she said. He once had a customer who had been jailed for three years, and his leather jacket was waiting for him when he got out. “The jacket was sentimental to him and it meant a lot to him that it was still there,” Walker said. Nostalgia Coffee & Café owner, Ariel Perley, called Walker and asked if she could run a silent auction for Butcher. “I cry every time I open that page,” Walker said. “Our

community is so amazing.” The donated auction items include packages and gift certificates. “The donations just keep coming,” Perley said. “It’s really a testament to Kevin and the loyalty of his customers. It’s super heartwarming.” Perley said she will start ending auction items at 4 p.m. on May 2, but because it is a fundraiser an item can still be bid on until the bidding for that item is officially closed. “I obviously can’t end all the items right at 4 p.m. so we will take the final bid on the item before it closes,” she said. Perley said this isn’t the first auction she’s held for small business owners but this one “has taken on a life of its own.” “I figured he’s a small business owner and my neighbor so I wanted to do a live auction,” she said. “Fifteen minutes later auction items were pouring in.” Donation items can be dropped off at the café. Call 208-678-1368 for more information. “If individuals want to donate an item,” Perley said, “I’d suggest they buy a gift certificate from a small business and donate that.” Perley’s business has remained open during the COVID-19 shutdowns with carry-out and curbside service and this week they started delivery service. “We are just trying to adapt,” she said.

forced the district to spread the word and answer questions via social media. State officials also recently moved the upcoming primary election exclusively to absentee mail-in voting. Now all voters must explicitly request a ballot to vote by mail. Bragg said it’s unclear how many people will ultimately feel motivated

to vote, especially with few contested elections on the primary ballot in Jerome. One advantage is the situation has forced parents to think about school’s role in education and child care, Bragg said. “The last six or eight weeks have taught us just how critical our schools are to our community,” he said.

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He was descending from the roof to help with a leaking hose when he missed the first step on the ladder. “He tried to grab the roof first and then hit the pickup tailgate, then the ball and the ground,” Walker said. When his wife tried to help him up, he began to vomit. “She knew then that he was really in trouble and she drove him to the hospital,” Walker said. “When they got to the hospital they were locked out.” Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Cindi Butcher was required to stay outside the hospital as medical staff wheeled her husband into the emergency room. “She called me from the parking lot and literally didn’t know if he was dead or alive,” Walker said. When they called the hospital, they were unable to get information about his condition. At 3 p.m., Kevin Butcher called home, but he was medicated and slurring his words, so they were uncertain if they were getting the correct information, Walker said. At around 8  p.m., an emergency room nurse called them and updated them on his condition and said he was being admitted to the hospital. “I feel so bad for people who have loved ones in a hospital right now,” Walker

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Typically when the district asks voters for a bond or levy, they are able to discuss the issue at parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and other face-to-face gatherings. A statewide stay-home order has instead

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Shahpar, a former CDC official. “Right now, that’s not what we’re doing.” Contact tracing is a pillar of infection control and typically requires in-depth interviews with those who may have been exposed. The number of public health employees needed for the work throughout the U.S. remains up for debate, but some estimates are as high as 300,000 people. Louisiana, which has been hit hard by the virus, had only about 70 people working on tracing contacts this week. By comparison, North Dakota, with less than a fifth of Louisiana’s population and no serious outbreaks, has 250 case investigators and will soon bring on an additional 172 staffers. With more than 37,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, Pennsylvania is still working to determine how

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many people it will need in the field. In Texas, coordination will be left to individual counties. Health experts worry that a scattershot approach will only prolong the crisis, and they urge a more coordinated strategy. In South Korea, for example, the national health agency oversees the effort, gathering and sharing data on the movement of confirmed cases with local health departments. The country has seen its case count plummet and remain low. There is little consensus in the states on basic questions such as how extensive the tracing should be and whether cellular data should be used to assist in identifying people who may have been exposed at a public location. Some states have taken decisive action. Utah has 250 people at the state health department assisting local agencies in tracing contacts, and it can add 500 more staffers if needed. Massachusetts expects to

spend $44 million on an aggressive contact-tracing plan and has already begun hiring and training the 1,000 people it expects to need. Other states are slower to create robust tracing systems. California, with nearly 40 million people and more than 37,000 confirmed cases, has limited tracing ability. It recently announced plans to establish a “contact-tracing workforce” and train 10,000 people. In Los Angeles, the nation’s second most populous city, those found to be positive at drive-thru testing centers are being asked to sign up for a contact-tracing website. Pennsylvania initially conducted tracing until the state began seeing community spread of the virus, and its ability to follow contacts was overwhelmed. Now it’s trying again. State officials estimate that it will take six hours to conduct basic tracing if an individual reported just 10 contacts.

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SALEM, Ore. — On ‌ March 14, the day after the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a national emergency in the United States, I decided to take up an activity that I had abandoned decades ago. I brewed some beer. I became part of a trend. While states imposed stayat-home orders, brewpubs closed, and people lost jobs and tried to economize, homebrewing in America has exploded in popularity. “Our industry in a recession does well because not as many people are working, people are more cost-conscious and they have time on their hands,” said David Stuart, national sales manager for Ohio-based LD Carlson, a wholesale distributor of beer- and winemaking supplies. Homebrewing also provides an escape from dwelling on the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the news, constantly feeling like you need to be updated,” said Gary Glass, director of the American Homebrewers Association. “So it’s a way to get away from what’s going on out there in the world and do something that’s fun, and later drink that beer that you brewed.” May 2 is National Homebrew Day. Normally, homebrewers come together to make the same official recipes for side-by-side competition. This year, it will be a “virtual big brew,” in which people brew at home with a suggested recipe (Pangea Proxima Polar IPA) and do a toast on social media. More than 1,700 people from around the world have pledged to join. Northern Brewer, a major supplier of homebrewing and wine-making equipment in America, says business has shot up by 40% to 50%. But not all shops are seeing an upturn. Gina Fox’s Salem Brew Supply, in Salem, Oregon, has had a slight dip in sales since they moved from in-store sales to home deliveries. But she’s optimistic. “I think with the tight community that we have, the homebrewing community, and with the fact that once people start homebrewing they usually continue down the road, I feel like we could survive this,” she said. Hazy IPAs are trendy these days, but many customers are asking for “classic hops” — like cascade, centennial, chinook — that were popular years ago, said Mike Brennan, sales manager in

the western U.S. for the homebrew division of BSG HandCraft, a wholesaler of brewing supplies. “They’re dusting off their old equipment, the fermenters, and they’re going back and brewing some of those classic-style IPAs, those more bitter IPAs, like we used to do,” he said. I myself brewed long before Inda Pale Ales became the rage in America. Back in the early 1990s, my first attempt, a brown ale, was a failure; I had added too much water. My third and last attempt back then, an Anchor Steam Beer style, turned out fine. It was a lot of work, including sterilizing all the equipment and bottles in the confines of our small apartment in Brooklyn. I had other things to do, though honestly I should chalk up

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Does the governor really have the authority to make Idaho citizens quarantine and if yes then who would enforce that order? I know that there are not enough state police to make sure everybody complies.— Robert A: Yes, the governor does have DAN the authority as BRISTOL well as the director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Idaho code 46-601 explains what power the governor has when there is a state of extreme

emergency. The code defines extreme emergency as: the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state, or any part thereof, caused by an enemy attack or threatened attack; or (b) the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state, or any part thereof, caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot or earthquake, insurrection, breach of the peace, which conditions by reason of their magnitude are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of any

county, any city, or any city and county. Idaho code 46-1008 (State disaster preparedness act) gives a little more explanation to the governor’s authority. It reads: Under this act, the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders and proclamations have the force and effect of law. As far as who can enforce the governor’s order, it is simpler than you might think. All city police, sheriffs and the state police have the authority to enforce the order. In case you’re wondering what a violation of the order would be charged as (I know

Twin Falls Toastmasters win area contest ‌TWIN FALLS — Tara Hansen, owner of Kitchen Tune-Up of Twin Falls, won the Toastmasters spring International Area Contest for her speech, “Apply Liberally.” After being sequestered at home because of the coronavirus in Blaine County for more than five weeks with her husband and five children, Hansen shared several humorous examples about how their sense of humor is helping them survive this trying time. She concluded that laughter really is the best medicine and needs to be applied liberally, especially during this period. Trophies and certificates for this contest will be mailed to the winners. Donna Erickson, a member of Toastmasters International for 22 years, won the Area Table Topics Contest. These are oneto two-minute impromptu talks on a thought-provoking assigned topic. Erickson spoke on what defense mechanisms she uses. Both winners will participate in the Division Toastmasters Contest May 2. Both contests, as well as the weekly meetings, are currently being held via Zoom, a video conferencing platform. Twin Falls Toastmasters, part

Please put these officers, killed in the line of duty, and Dan Bristol is the City of Heyburn their families in your prayers. They fought the good fight, now Chief of Police.

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Gardening class offered online Wednesday ‌HAILEY — The Hailey Public Library and the Wood River Seed Library will offer a free talk on “Season Extenders for the Garden” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Zoom. Manon Gaudreau, Master Gardener and Wood River Seed Library co-director, and Kristin Fletcher, Master Gardener and Hailey library’s adult programs coordinator, will instruct the class. Participants will learn ways to protect vegetables from challenging weather throughout the gardening season and techniques to overwinter nutritious root crops. Register for the talk by emailing kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org. More information: haileypubliclibrary.org or 208-788-2036.

‌HAILEY — The Blaine County Recreation District’s Aquatic Center in Hailey will not open for the summer 2020 season due to construction closures and impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The nonprofit recreation district was working to accommodate a Memorial Day opening, but necessary delays in the construction schedule and mandated restrictions for key subcontractors have pushed the completion of the facility into the summer. “The decision to keep our revitalized Aquatic Center closed this summer has been extremely difficult for the board and staff,” Jim Keating, executive director, said in a statement. “We look forward to a grand opening of our expanded facility in 2021.” “We are privileged to continue offering Nordic skiing for free to our community, as well as the Wood River Trail and daily live fitness classes.”

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years. For information on joining the virtual meetings, or later in person, call club president David Hanna at 208-543-5123.

Grocery Store, 991 Washington Street South in Twin Falls Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind, 1450 Main St. in Gooding Jerome City Park, 300 East Main St. (accessible from the south side of Main Street) in Jerome Additionally, Sparklight announced on March 12 that it was discontinuing data overage fees, waiving late charges and suspending disconnection of internet services for residential and business customers who are unable to pay their bill due to disruptions caused by the pandemic through May 12, 2020. The internet service provider has also donated $150,000 to the Meals on Wheels America COVID-19 Response Fund and

$150,000 to local food banks in the markets they serve in an effort to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts across its 21-state footprint, including a donation to the South Central Community Partnership in Twin Falls. “We live and work in the communities we serve and these are our friends and neighbors impacted by effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19), so we want to do our part to help,” said Julie Laulis, president and CEO. “We understand that our customers rely on their internet service to stay connected to family, work, school and information, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the assistance they need during this time.” Customers can call 877-6922253 for more information.

Community Action Partnership Mini-Cassia seeks Mini-Cassia board applicants patriotic ‌TWIN FALLS — The South Central Community Action Partnership is seeking applicants to serve as an elected private sector representative for the Mini-Cassia area. Applicants must reside or work within Minidoka and Cassia counties. The private sector representation shall be from among private businesses, private social agencies, private educational institutions or constituencies of the low-income who are concerned with specific problems and other private organizations within the community. The board private sector seat

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may they rest in peace. God bless these heroes. Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Ladue, Charleston County Sheriff, South Carolina Police Officer Jose Fontanez, Boston Police, Massachusetts (COVID-19) Sergeant Joseph Spinosa, Sands Point Police, New York (COVID-19) Have a question for Policeman Dan? Email your question(s) to policemandan@cableone.net or look for Ask Policemandan on Facebook and click the like button. Mail to: Box 147, Heyburn, Idaho 83336

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Sparklight opens additional Wi-Fi hotspots for MV residents ‌ WIN FALLS— Sparklight has T opened Wi-Fi hotspots in Twin Falls, Gooding and Jerome for public use during the coronavirus crisis in order to keep individuals and communities connected to the things that matter most during these unprecedented times of social distancing – whether that means video calls with family, working from home, schoolwork, grocery deliveries, telemedicine or entertainment. Sparklight’s -Fi hotspots can be accessed in the parking lots of the following locations: Sparklight office, 261 Eastland Drive in Twin Falls Canyon Ridge High School, 300 North College Road West in Twin Falls South Park, accessible from the parking lot at Swenson’s

you’re wanting to know) it would be charged under Idaho code 56-1003(7) (C). That code makes a violation of the quarantine a misdemeanor which, I believe, carries a fine of up to $1,000 plus jail time, if convicted. There is some slack with the order and people are not required to just stay inside their homes. Just know that we will all get through this and hopefully learn lessons for future success.

must be willing to speak up for low-income needs and support the agency’s mission: “To provide a wide range of support services in an effort to improve the quality of life for people with an economic disadvantage.” Applications to participate on the board of directors are available at 314 E. Fifth St. in Burley or 550 Washington St. S. in Twin Falls or call Ken J. Robinette, CEO, at 1-800-627-1733 for more information. Applications and letter of interest are due by May 14 and must be sent to SCCAP, P.O. Box 531, Twin Falls, ID 83303-0531, or faxed to 208-733-9355.

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‌The annual patriotic program that has become a part of Mini-Cassia’s Independence Day celebration has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event has been sponsored by the Burley Lions Club. Organizers hope everyone will find other ways to safely celebrate our country’s freedom and greatness. Practices for the 2021 program will begin in May 2021.

Goode Motor of Twin Falls offers free oil changes to all health care workers ‌TWIN FALLS — Goode Motor in Twin Falls is offering free oil changes for health care workers in the Magic Valley. The offer will run through May 4. “We want to help where we can, as much as we can. Although it seems impossible to fully express the amount of gratitude we have for everyone fighting on the front lines against COVID in our community, being able to offer free oil changes to all health care workers is just our small way of giving back to some of our local heroes. We appreciate what they’re doing to keep our families and our community safe and healthy.” Said Kody Richardson, general manager of Goode Motor in Twin Falls. Health care workers can call 208-733-2954 and arrange a day and time with one of Goode Motor’s service advisors. When they check in for their appointment, they’ll need to show their hospital badge or their medical ID.

OVAC awards memorial scholarships ‌OAKLEY — Oakley High School seniors Hayden Gorringe and Darby Koziol have been awarded the 2020 Johnson Memorial Scholarship by the Oakley Valley Arts Council. Gorringe will use the $250 scholarship to further his education after serving a church mission. He has been involved in many OVAC productions, KFAC productions, and helped with activities at the Wilson Theatre. Gorringe has been in Showstoppers, other performing groups, band, choir, Bel Cantos, and productions in elementary school. Koziol will use the $250 scholarship to further her education at the College of Southern Idaho this fall studying music performance and theater. She has been in many OVAC productions, KFAC productions, and other productions around the community. Koziol has Koziol also been in choir, band, Bel Cantos, and she placed in the top contenders three years in a row at state solo and ensemble. This scholarship is in memory of Aaron and Gloria Johnson, who were killed in an automobile accident. The Johnsons enjoyed the arts and were actively involved with Oakley Valley Arts Council. Oakley Valley Arts Council appreciates the scholarship winners for the contributions to the arts they have given and encourages them to continue to share Gorringe they talents in their future endeavors.

Minidoka book cover entries sought ‌RUPERT — The Minidoka County Fair Board is seeking artwork for the 2020 fairbook cover. The theme is “All-American Flair at the Minidoka Fair.” The fair is scheduled for July 27- August 1. The contest is open to everyone regardless of age. The deadline is May 6, 2020. Artwork must be done on white paper with black ink. Any design not done in black ink will not be judged. Computer designs will be accepted, but must show originality. Other rules: Design must be done portrait or vertical. Whole design cannot measure more than 7 inches wide and 9½ inches lengthwise. Design must include “Minidoka County Fair,” fair date (July 27August 1, 2020), theme “All-American Flair at the Minidoka Fair” and should be neatly signed at the bottom in very small letters. On a separate piece of paper list your name, address, phone number and age. The grand prize will be $25 and the artwork will be printed on the front cover of the fair book. There will be two $10 prizes for the two runner-ups. Bring entries to either the Minidoka County Extension Office or the Fair Board Office, both at 85 East Baseline, or mail to the fair board at PO Box 151, Rupert, Idaho 83350.

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Memory lapses are common with age Tips for maintaining cognitive fitness HOWARD LEWINE, M.D.

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I am getting more forgetful. I will sometimes walk into a room and not remember what I wanted to do. When are memory changes like these worrisome? A: Memory lapses like what you describe are very common as we get older. They can be unsettling, but they don’t necessarily herald impending dementia. The key is in how often these slips occur.

Keep track of the pattern

Is it happening several times a week, or is it happening once or twice a month? Is it a change compared with a few years ago? Is it getting gradually worse? Forgetfulness can be a normal part of growing older. Memory lapses also can stem from several other conditions, including lack of sleep, stress, medications, alcohol or depression.

Any of these conditions can be treated

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When we get a blood test, we all know to watch our cholesterol levels, but there’s another number we should keep an eye on — triglycerides.

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Statins, like these, might be prescribed to combat negative effects caused by high triglycerides.

While certain men may benefit from omega-3s or other drugs, making lifestyle changes remains the preferred way to lower and manage triglycerides specifically. For example:

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ost people have heard of the two main kinds of cholesterol: the “good” HDL and the “bad” LDL. Doctors focus on controlling LDL, as high levels can lead to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries and block blood flow, which can trigger a heart attack or stroke. A blood test called a lipid profile measures your HDL, LDL and total cholesterol levels. But within that test is another number you should not ignore: your triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body. They come from the fat in foods. Extra calories, alcohol and sugar your body doesn’t use also get turned into triglycerides and are stored in fat cells. Elevated levels of triglycerides play a role in fatty buildup in artery walls, which can restrict blood flow and increase cardiovascular risk. Very high levels also can cause pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. “There is renewed interest in looking closer at triglycerides for measuring heart disease risk,” says Dr. Jonathan Salik, a cardiologist with Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. “LDL and triglyceride levels often go together. When LDL levels are high, triglycerides also tend to be high.”

Different approaches

Doctors use cholesterol-lowering statin therapy and dietary changes to lower high LDL levels. This is often enough to lower high triglycerides, too. But when LDL is under control, you should still monitor your triglyceride levels, according to Salik. “Even when LDL levels are normal, triglyceride levels can be high and place you at risk,” he says. Some medications can treat high triglyceride levels. The three that have been most studied are niacin (vitamin B3), fibrates and omega-3 fatty acids. Some research has shown that niacin can help reduce triglycerides by about 20% to 50%, on average. However, high doses are often required to be effective, which can increase the likelihood of side effects. Fibrates can lower levels by 30% to 50%, but studies have found they do not lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes, Salik says. Omega-3 fatty acids may offer the most promise, especially for people whose triglyceride levels remain elevated despite maximizing statin therapy. A study in the Jan. 3, 2019,

Triglycerides by the numbers The American Heart Association places blood triglyceride levels into four categories: Normal

Below 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)

Borderline 150 to 199 mg/dL high High

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New England Journal of Medicine found that people who had high triglycerides and a history of prior stroke, heart attack or diabetes lowered their risk of heart attacks and strokes by 22% after taking statins along with 2 grams, twice a day, of icosapent ethyl (available by prescription as Vascepa), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. In December, the FDA expanded approval of the drug as add-on therapy to a statin for people at high risk of cardiovascular disease who still have triglyceride levels higher than 150 milligrams per deciliter.

Choose the right carbs Simple carbohydrates — such as those in white bread, white rice and sodas — boost triglycerides. Switch them out for carbs with a low glycemic index, which are more slowly digested and keep triglycerides in check. Switch the fat Reduce your intake of saturated fats, such as red meat, butter, cheese and fried foods. Replace them with healthier unsaturated fats from plant oils and fish.

For example, you can adjust your sleep schedule, try deep breathing or other techniques to reduce stress, change the dose or type of medications you take, cut down on your drinking or get treated for depression. Don’t be alarmed by occasional forgetfulness. The time to call your doctor is if it’s more persistent or you develop worsening memory loss that’s interfering with your daily activities and routine.

What you can do now

Clinical studies continue to show that exercising daily, eating a healthy diet such as the Mediterranean diet and getting enough sleep are the best ways to maintain brain health. Regular exercise can slow the progression of and may even prevent cognitive decline. Exercise is thought to shield the brain from damage in a number of ways: by improving blood flow, protecting the blood vessels that feed the brain and reducing stress hormone levels. There have been some large studies showing a benefit of the Mediterranean-style diet in slowing and perhaps preventing cognitive decline as we age. The Mediterranean diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, legumes, fish and small amounts of red wine. Growing evidence suggests that enough good-quality sleep leads to greater clearance of amyloid from the brain, which can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Aim for seven to nine hours per night. Other ways to help maintain cognitive fitness include staying socially connected and learning new things, such as taking a course at a local college or picking up a new instrument. Howard LeWine, M.D., is an internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. For additional consumer health information, please visit www.health.harvard.edu.

Limit alcohol Alcohol can boost triglycerides. If you need to manage your alcohol intake, stick to no more than one standard drink per day — 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of spirits. Aim for a healthy weight If you are overweight, losing just 5% to 10% of your weight can help drive down triglycerides, according to Salik. Get moving Regular exercise not only lowers triglycerides but boosts levels of good HDL cholesterol.

The Mediterranean diet entails eating mostly seafood, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and herbs.

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Nonprofit organization seeks families to host exchange students ‌ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls ages 15-18 for the next academic year. Students from all over the world – places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Ukraine, to name a few – have already received scholarships to study in the USA; all they need now is you! Loving and caring host families are the cornerstone of the program and vital to its mission of bridging the gap between people, cultures, and nations. Organizers say the exchange program furthers a global commitment to increasing

international peace and understanding. ASSE is designated and supervised by the U.S. Department of State. Preparations are underway for the 2020-21 program year and the arrival of our new future leaders this Autumn. ASSE students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture — food, sports, shopping, and more. They also love to share their own culture with their host families – who welcome them not as a guests, but as family members – giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience. In addition, ASSE students have pocket money

for personal expenses, along with health, accident, and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected for participation based on academics and good citizenship. Host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries, and personal interests. Students will not travel unless it is considered safe to do so by the U.S. and foreign governmental agencies entrusted with public health and safety. To become a host family, or to find out how to become involved with ASSE in your community, please call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733 2773 or go to www.host.asse.com.

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‌SALT LAKE CITY — Utah halted plans Friday to buy 200,000 treatments of malaria drugs that have been widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus despite warnings from doctors. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert said the state’s legal counsel is reviewing the circumstances around the planned $8 million purchase from local pharmacy Meds in Motion. A previous $800,000 purchase of hydroxychloroquine from the same company is also being probed. “I have some questions

about how it came about,” he said. “Bottom line is, we’re not purchasing any more of this drug.” A review by The Associated Press found Utah was one of a very few states that had spent money on the drug. Many others have received it through donations or from the federal stockpile. Herbert’s decision comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned doctors against prescribing the drug outside of hospitals or research settings, flagging reports of sometimes fatal heart side effects among coronavirus patients. In other developments: — Four more people,

for a total of 39, died of COVID-19, three of them in nursing homes, said state epidemiologist Angela Dunn. Testing, though, is on the increase and the growth rate in new cases is holding steady. The virus causes mild or moderate flu-like symptoms in most people, but can be fatal, especially for older adults and people with existing health problems. — Some restaurants closed to diners to stop the spread of the virus could begin to reopen as soon as next week, Herbert said, as the state shifts from an urgent “red” response to the eased up “orange.” The state has already restarted elective surgeries.

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ANOTHER VIEW

The deadly economic disease behind COVID-19

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n this horrible time of economic collapse, it is truly touching to see so many corporate chieftains reaching out in solidarity to the hard-hit working class. ‌We know they’re doing this, because they keep telling us they are — practically every brand-name giant has been spending millions of dollars on PR campaigns in recent weeks JIM HIGHTOWER asserting that they’re standing with us, declaring over and over, “We’re all in this together.” Except, of course, they’re really not standing anywhere near us. While we’re waiting in endless lines at food banks and unemployment offices, the elites sit in posh executive suites, still getting fat paychecks, total health care and platinum-level pampering, as well as multibillion-dollar bailouts for their corporations. They’ll even get a tax subsidy to pay for those “all in this together” ads. The severity and gross disparity of our country’s present economic collapse is not simply caused by a sudden viral outbreak but by a severe, decadeslong plutocratic policy of intentionally maximizing profits for the rich and minimizing everyone else’s well-being. As the eminent economist Joseph Stiglitz rightly put it, “We built an economy with no shock absorbers.” Jobs, once the measure of a family’s economic security, have steadily been shriveled to low-wage, unreliable work, untethered from a fair share (or any share) of the new wealth that workers create. In a relentless push for exorbitant, short-term profits, today’s executives and financiers are focused solely on themselves, with no concern even for the long-term condition of their own corporate entity, much less for the common good. They’ve abandoned any pretense that a corporation is a civilized community of interdependent interests. For example, while top executives are richly covered, they’re washing their hands of any responsibility for the health, retirement and other essential needs of their own workforce. Rely on food stamps, Obamacare and other publicly funded programs, they say, even as their lobbyists and for-sale lawmakers slash those safety net provisions in the name of helping rich shareholders and speculators take evermore profit. These forces of American greed have forced millions of our families to live on the economic precipice — and all it takes is a virus to push them over. In addition to exposing the gaping wealth divide in America, the COVID-19 crisis is spotlighting an ugly ethical divide. On the one hand, the pandemic has brought out the best in the American people — the selflessness of front-line nurses and doctors, for example, as well as the generous community spirit of local food businesses. Yet, on the other hand, it has also amplified one of the worst character flaws in our society, namely the “me-first” greed of corporate chieftains. Just last August, we were given a glimmer of hope that a new, more democratic corporate ethic was emerging. In a major PR splash, the CEOs of 181 big-name giants signed a public pledge that they would run their corporations not solely to increase shareholder profits but also to benefit workers, communities and other “stakeholders” in our economy. Then, only five months later, BOOM! The coronavirus hit. Profits dropped. And the new magnanimous spirit of togetherness vanished from those corporate boardrooms. Immediately, masses of workers were

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FINDING MY WAY

Rights and wrongs

ith most of our honey-do lists completed, and our financial anxiety now relegated to a steady, gnawing gut-ache, many of us have turned to a familiar pastime: finding someone to blame for all this mess. ‌China conspired. Trump dawdled. The WHO are schmucks. CNN reporters are all lying liars. CHRIS Fire Fauci. FOX HUSTON News…isn’t. Take your pick, then shout loudly. Many are. Among them are the new wave of sign-waving self-appointed constitutional scholars noisily asserting that

all lockdown restrictions are, by definition, a violation of our constitutional rights. It’s amazing to me how so many people can suddenly decide that every one of our 50 governors, the majority of whom are Republican, are actually constitution-destroying socialist stooges, waiting in secret for just this moment to show their true colors. Who knew? Within the lockdown orders, and the accompanying protests, are two issues drawing the most criticism. The first includes restrictions on public assemblies for religious worship. Many pastors and parishioners are declaring such restrictions to be a violation of our constitutionally-protected freedom of worship.

This strikes me as stupid. Most churches have gone online with services, where followers are free to watch and worship as they please. The only difference is that the plate doesn’t get passed during online services, which (forgive my cynicism) I suspect may be the driving force behind some of these pastor-pumped protests. Meanwhile, to my knowledge, not a single institutional denomination as a body has opposed the current shuttering of religious sanctuaries. Correct me if I’m wrong. The second issue concerns how we’re going restart everything following our self-induced economic coma. I’m not sure it’s a constitutional question, but it is certainly shaping

up to be a battle of sharply conflicted morality. Like you, I’m watching our economic slow-motion train wreck with alarm. When businesses go down, people go down—many of whom are friends and neighbors. One way or another, their loss will become our loss. But state governors are the ones responsible for the implementation of strategies during emergencies caused by pandemics or natural disasters—a fact even the president has finally acknowledged. We elected them all to do a tough job, and they’re doing it. Clearly, we’re closing in on an eventual economic kickstart, but we’re not there yet. Please see HUSTON, Page B3

A CONSERVATIVE PERSPECTIVE

Vote against oligarchs; vote for common sense

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ast week, the baby tyrant of Idaho’s far-right fringe groups, Wayne Hoffman of the Idaho Slavery Foundation, wailed that no one was heeding his shrill cries of state “tyranny” and that Idahoans are wrong to participate in OVID-19 stay-at-home guidance of Gov. Brad Little. People shouldn’t have to live like this, he implored. ‌For once, Wayne’s right. We don’t have to live under the kook-rantSTEPHEN HARTGEN screams of zealots which the Idaho Freedom Foundation wants you to support in their false rhetoric of “liberty” and “freedom.” We can vote these folks out of office if they’re incumbents, or vote for their common-sense Republican challengers. The IFF’s bots, aided by smear-camp social media, kook radio drivel and basement constitutional “scholars,” have picked up a few seats in the Idaho House and Senate over the several past elections. They also occupy some top positions in the state Republican Party, as well as getting their burn-government-down

darling, Janice McGeachin, elected Lieutenant Governor with less than 29 percent of the vote in a multi-candidate primary in 2018. McGeachin, by the way, ran a distant second or third across Magic Valley counties. (Sec of State, 2018 primary returns.) But on real accomplishments for the good of the state, they’ve been barriers to progress. Infrastructure needs? Nope. Education funding? Slash it. Federal-state relations? Nullify ‘em. Court rulings? Don’t apply to me. On and on. Their appeals have been mostly based on fear, and intimidation. McGeachin, for example, had herself photographed with rightist militia members not long after her election. Now, she’s tasted more of the IFF kool-aid, as a leading speaker this weekend at a “disobey” rally. (TN, 4/22) And this is someone who pretends to favor representative government? She also came out in support of Eastern two Idaho radio rightist personalities who quit their KID radio show this week after encouraging people to disobey the stay-at-home guidance. (East Idaho News, 4/21) Southern Idaho has been fortunate to escape this kind

of ideological representation. Our region’s elected officials are generally fair-minded, common-sense folks. They don’t typically veer from the practical, solve-problems approach to governance. Voters locally seem to have a well-refined sense of sniffing out, and rejecting, extremists whether on the left or on the far-fringe right. But there have been exceptions. In District 23, for example (Owyhee, Elmore and several Western Twin Falls County precincts) fringe-right candidates have prevailed in Christy Zito, a Hammett, extremist who routinely opposes school support, CSI funding and Health & Welfare. She’s even proposed charging medical doctors with draconian prosecution for performing trans-gendered surgery. The bill was wisely held by the committee chair. (Idaho Press, 2/26) This election cycle, Zito is being challenged by a highly-qualified Owyhee rancher, Brenda Richards, a former county treasurer with a long history of public involvement in the district. Richards would be an excellent replacement for retiring Sen. Bert Brackett. A vote for Zito is in effect, a vote

for ideological extremism over Richards’ practical record. The same division can be seen in the House seat, 23A, where experienced Mountain Home councilman Matt Bundy is running against another arch-rightist, Andrea Owens, whose zealotry parallels Zito’s. IFF’s frequent diatribes reflect a self-centered focus on individuals; they overlook that one goal of the Constitution is to “promote the general welfare” of the American people, an area of settled law for more than 200 years. (Idaho Press, 4/21) Who are these guys, anyway? Mostly out-of-state (and some in-state) oligarchs (Statesman, 3/13) and predatory lawyers who want to tack on huge “fees” to medical debt collections, dismantle Idaho’s education and state pension systems, legalize marijuana, eliminate federal currency and facilitate money manipulation for their own financial benefit. To the IFF, it’s a dog-eatdog world out there in which the richest survive and do well and the rest, not so much; In their Hobbesian world, they’re really just would-be tyrants who claim individual rights Please see HARTGEN, Page B3

ANOTHER VIEW

Goodman offers hope, but CNN isn’t buying

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ASHINGTON — Bless Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman for wanting to open up Las Vegas for business as soon as possible. ‌Then breathe a sigh of relief that she doesn’t get to make it happen. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered a nonessential business shutdown through April, which is likely to be extended into May. The Democratic governor’s DEBRA SAUNDERS action gives the nonpartisan mayor license to spout her opinions without hurting anyone or anything other than her reputation. The 81-year-old mayor did her cause no favor when she appeared on CNN on Wednesday to make her case. Unfortunately, Goodman did so by suggesting that an open Vegas could serve as the nation’s “control group” and that competition would award the cleanest casinos and close those where people get infected because gamblers some-

how would know when and where they caught the virus. Goodman’s performance was such a fiasco that latenight TV host and Vegas native Jimmy Kimmel tweeted she “should resign before lunch arrives today. She is an embarrassment to my hometown.” Fair enough, but let’s look at the other half of that interview. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper gave Goodman, who sees her role as a “cheerleader,” 25 excruciating minutes of airtime. Let’s be clear about the intent of that sitcom-length allotment. The idea wasn’t to explore how a tourism mecca could open for business — as an actual news story might do. This was pure theater, reality TV dressed up as journalism — with Cooper mugging on camera, calling Goodman “ignorant” and at one point taking off his glasses and rubbing his eyes in a pose of exasperated disbelief, which made for a viral Twitter screenshot. What’s especially irritating about Cooper’s preening-not-probing is his apparent belief that it’s his job to ridicule anyone who wants to

open America for business. If you’re worried about businesses never reopening, if you think about low-wage workers who don’t know how they’re going to make the rent and buy groceries, if you fear what’s next in this economic freefall, beware. You lack the due reverence owed to what CNN anchors refer to as “the science,” and you will be pilloried. “The science” — the very term implies that science is a monolithic pursuit devoid of disagreement, which is a fantasy. Nonetheless, CNN talking heads see their role as high priests demanding conformity from nonbelievers. By making an example of Goodman, Cooper has sent the message to thought leaders: Don’t tell people that it’s time to go back to work unless you want to be a target. This lack of nuance has become a reason for the public to tune out CNN. Where I see workers and small-business owners who are sick over their economic losses and terrified about their future prospects, which grow dimmer with each week of their industries’ doors being

closed, CNN sees college kids partying on Florida beaches and yahoos in pickup trucks who want to go hunting or get their nails done. CNN has a narrative, and no fact will get in their way. Anchor Chris Cuomo had a starring role as the infected newsman who spent “several weeks” of coronavirus quarantine in his basement, ending on April 20. A Long Island bicyclist was shocked to see an allegedly quarantined Cuomo outside his home property on April 12, the New York Post reported. His family posted video of Cuomo outside the home basement, according to The Federalist’s Emily Jashinsky, who dubbed the anchor’s basement exile “fake news.” As for Goodman, she said a lot of stupid things on CNN last week, but she’s smart enough to understand that people need hope — and the longer the country is shuttered, the harder it will be to put a broken economy back together again. Contact Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@reviewjournal.com or 202-662-7391. Follow @DebraJSaunders on Twitter.

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Quote of the day “Any attempt to leapfrog over these almost certainly will result in a rebound, and then we can set ourselves back.” Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious diseases chief at the National Institutes of Health, on Saturday stressing a step-wise approach, with restrictions gradually lifted as areas reach certain milestones.

Good stewards of the Earth

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his last week, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. When I was a child, my father (former House Speaker Newt Gingrich) was an environmental studies professor at West Georgia College in Carrollton. In 1971, our family spent the second Earth Day picking up trash from the side of a road. We often hiked, canoed and camped at the Okefenokee Swamp. ‌One of my earliest memories is the “Keep America Beautiful” commercial, which was produced for the first Earth Day. It portrayed what appeared to be an American Indian crying over JACKIE CUSHMAN the pollution that littered our country. Later, we found out that the actor was neither an Indian nor really crying. But his message was real: We should take care of the land that we inhabit. While many might view this belief as liberal, I believe it’s biblical. If you believe that God created the Earth (which I do) and you believe that humans were entrusted to take care of God’s creation (which I also believe), then the question of how we should interact with the environment becomes a question of stewardship. How do we best take care of the Earth, which was given to us by God? If we take on this challenge of stewardship, we have to think about the best approach. When you are faced with a problem, how do you solve it? Do you solve it by subtracting and controlling, or by adding and incentivizing? Does the approach matter? I think it does. While it’s human nature to attempt to control, this can lead to limiting options, limiting actions and negative results. Incentivizing and building on positive actions tends to provide more options, energy and possibilities, and better results. So, what does this mean for our environmental focus? Democrats are currently pushing a Green New Deal that not only pushes government control as the solution but also adds guarantees of basic income and health care coverage. From the Democrats’ perspective, government is going to solve all our problems. “I understand the intellectual appeal of government control but recognize that it contains two key flaws,” I wrote in my recent book, “Our Broken America: Why Both Sides Need to Stop Ranting

and Start Listening.” The flaws “(1) Government is neither efficient nor effective; and (2) When government attempts to overcome its inefficiencies, it does so by taking away people’s freedoms.” So, if the Democrats’ approach of control is not the answer, what can we do to be better stewards of the Earth? Last year, the Institute of Integrative Biology in Zurich, Switzerland, published a study led by Jean-Francois Bastin titled “The Global Tree Restoration Potential.” It was based on a quantitative analysis that concluded tree restoration “is overwhelmingly more powerful than all of the other climate change solutions proposed,” according to Thomas Crowther, a co-author also at the Institute of Integrative Biology. By measuring tree cover in 80,000 high-resolution satellite images, the authors created a map showing where trees could be planted. The goal: a trillion trees across the globe. While the goal may sound daunting, it is inspiring; it requires positive action; and its impact would be additive. This past January, President Donald Trump signaled the support of the United States. “We’re committed to conserving the majesty of God’s creation and the natural beauty of our world,” Trump said, noting that the United States “will continue to show strong leadership in restoring, growing and better managing our trees and our forests.” The next month, Republican leadership in the House of Representatives introduced the Trillion Trees Act. According to co-sponsor Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., the act would result in more trees being planted throughout the nation and “incentivizing innovative building practices with a sustainable building tax credit.” The bill was sponsored by 33 Republicans and three Democrats. With the current focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic relief packages, this bill has stalled, but it should be picked up again. Once we get through this crisis, we will want and need to get outside and connect with one another and nature. The tree planting could be carried out by individuals. The reality is that planting trees would reduce the carbon in the air, provide shade and beauty to the landscape, and help mankind take a positive step toward becoming better stewards of the Earth.

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ANOTHER VIEW

Kids deserve pandemic playtime without their parents getting arrested

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s if parents don’t have enough to worry about in the midst of a pandemic, last week, I got a terribly upsetting email from a dad who wrote to say that Child Protective Services, or CPS, had come to investigate him. ‌Not because his kids weren’t social distancing. Not because of any beatings or starvation or deliberate exposure to dangerous germs. He was being investigated for allowing his kids, ages 6 and 3, to play on their own front lawn. LENORE Even in the SKENAZY midst of a bio-calamity, it seems that the mere sight of kids outside on their own strikes some as irresponsible. A call is made. But then, instead of allocating stretched state resources toward families in actual distress due to COVID-19, CPS and police are still treating children’s outdoor play as a crime.

How is that making kids safer? The email came to me from a dad in Texas. He wrote, “While letting my kids play in my front yard, I got CPS called on me. I wasn’t out there with them but I was going out every 5 to 10 minutes and watching through the window between checks.” When the caseworker arrived, his son made some popcorn, and the caseworker commented on how self-reliant he was. But self-reliant or not, the caseworker added, Dad had to be by his kids’ side at all times. That is simply not true. “Misstatements of law like this happen all around the country,” says longtime Chicago-based child welfare lawyer Diane Redleaf. “Neglect laws are intended to protect children from serious harm. That’s why it is more important than ever to get child protection policy right.” The idea that kids can’t play on their own lawn, lightly supervised, is nonsensical in the best of times. When there’s a pandemic and kids are cooped

up 24/7 for weeks at a time, it is even more important that we all understand: Kids need some play time. Parents need some work time. Even if helicopter parenting was the crazy norm before, it’s impossible now. And what of the fact that we’ve all been told to keep our in-person interactions to a bare minimum at the moment? Did the caseworker at least social distance? The dad told me she had not, and she questioned him for over 40 minutes. So, if his family had the virus and the caseworker had caught it, he observed, “She would likely get sick and spread it.” Hardly a great victory for child protection. In fact, protection during a pandemic means the authorities must start recognizing that parents who give their kids a bit of independence, sometimes out of rank necessity, are not being neglectful. They’re making the Please see SKENAZY, Page B3

ANOTHER VIEW

While economy goes bust, farm-to-table booms

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IDDLETOWN, Md. — There is an argument to be made that the coronavirus pandemic could change the food supply chain for the long term. It may disrupt across the board our reliance on distant producers, processing plants and large chain grocery stores. ‌In the process, it would connect many of us to local food in the same way our parents and grandparents were. For months during this pandemic, consumers who used to drive SALENA to the supermarket ZITO to buy prepackaged food have instead gotten food delivery literally from a farm to their table. People are getting hooked on direct food sourcing and eating healthier because of it. Farmers such as Tony Brusco here at South Mountain Creamery are growing their family farms in the process. Brusco’s farm provides fresh milk, cream, yogurt, eggs, butter, produce and select cuts of meat — all from his farm and other local family farms that have tilled the soil, grown the grass that feeds their cows, milked, churned and prepared everything else they deliver. While the number of unemployed workers nationwide grows sky-high, demand has been so strong that Brusco is hiring people and has brought along other local farms to share in the profits. “We’re a second-generation dairy farm family that started back in 2001,” he told me. “There’s four of us total that run the operation. My wife and I run the creamery (or the value-added side of our farm), and my brother-in-law and his wife run the farm side of our operation.”

“We like to say that we take care of things from dirt to door,” he said. “So we grow the crops. We raise the animals and milk the cows. We pasteurize and bottle the milk. We do the home deliveries of all the products to our customers’ doors. Our customers have an intimate knowledge of our farm and our farm operation and standards that we offer.” The creamery makes about 10,000 deliveries, all in the Maryland, Washington and Virginia areas. That includes a full line of milks and ice cream from their creamery. It’s fantastic ice cream. “We’ve been working on that recipe for a long time, and it’s changed over the years, but we’re pretty proud of the quality of the products we’re putting out — for sure,” said Brusco. The rolling hills with lush green meadows punctured by silos surrounding the farm operations are as picturesque as a postcard. The sounds of cows mooing as they head toward their daily milking add to the bucolic charm. Inside the dairy plant, a hundred different efficiencies are going on at the same time. The one that caught the eye for a moment was the employees pouring rich chocolate milk into glass bottles. Outside the production plants, there’s a long line of delivery trucks, which look like old-fashioned milk trucks and are decorated with murals of cows, chickens, a barn door and a promise: “Bottled at the source, delivered fresh to you at your front door.” “Back in 2004,” Brusco said, “when we were first getting started, really, we were struggling to grow, but we found ourselves in the right spot at the right time because of the local food movement. Right now we kind of find ourselves in a similar

spot, where we spent the last 19 years building up an efficient delivery service, and right now that’s where everyone’s going toward. Everyone’s going to get food delivered right to their homes, avoid the stores.” Brusco said they are seeing this in a couple of different ways. “It’s a great opportunity for us to share our products and get people to learn more about us or our farm operation,” he said. “We also carry a lot of products from other farmers, like produce and meats and things. So those farmers are finding new outlets for their products through us because farmers market attendance is down. We’re working on supporting those guys.” One big problem he sees on the horizon for all farmers is getting the raw supplies and ingredients to produce their food to be sold. “We’re at the tip of the iceberg at the moment, and I think we’re going to see some major issues here very soon,” he says. “Right now egg cartons are super back-ordered. I can produce the eggs, but if I can’t get the cartons to put them in, there’s nothing I can do with the eggs.” “Same goes with milk,” he says. “We use glass bottles, and the company that prints on the bottles is up in Canada, and they are going on a 10-week back order, and they supply all the glass bottles for the country.” Brusco says he is seeing these kinds of raw ingredients getting further and further back-ordered: “My concern is I think if things don’t change sooner than later, we’re going to be heading into a big problem.” Salena Zito is a CNN political analyst, and a staff reporter and columnist for the Washington Examiner. She reaches the Everyman and Everywoman through shoe-leather journalism, traveling from Main Street to the beltway and all places in between.

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violations while not lifting a finger for the common good. To them, governance is only about “me.” They rant about “tyranny”: and “House arrests,” but ignore the real dangers to public health by the Coronavirus spread. By their logic, if they’re not sick individually, it’s none of society’s concern about the sick or dying, A true “Let Them Eat Cake” disregard for the common welfare, Survival of the Fittest for me. Not for you. Governance in Idaho has generally been blessed with hard-working, common-values folks who offer experience and wisdom for the common good. As a St. Luke’s medical director put it this week, “Your neighbors, who are physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, therapists and other clinicians, are doing their best to fight a threat we all have in common. We stand in support of the governor, of county commissioners, of the mayors of our cities, of university, college and school administrators, of all first responders, of business owners, of every leader, at every level, who is doing the right thing on behalf

of all of us…. “We’re calling on that spirit of community now. As your doctors, nurses and neighbors, we invite you to join us in supporting our governor, policymakers, business leaders, mayors, heads of our school districts and institutions of higher learning in making extremely difficult choices on behalf of all us. It is hard enough in the best of times to be a true leader; it has never been more difficult than it is right now.” (TN, 4/21) Isn’t that the essence of it, to fight a “threat we all have in common?” To accomplish that, we should reject political extremists and vote for common sense. That’s real liberty and freedom. Stephen Hartgen, Twin Falls, is a retired five-term Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives, where he served as chairman of the Commerce & Human Resources Committee. Previously, he was editor and publisher of The Times-News (1982-2005). He is the author of the new book “Tradition & Progress: Southern Idaho’s Growth Since 1990.” This column was first published in www. idahopoliticsweekly.com. He can be reached at Stephen_Hartgen@ hotmail.com

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a group that includes Sorenson. In fairness, the CEO did say he’ll forgo some of his $1.3 milFrom B1 lion salary this year. But that’s a disingenuous show of solipunted out the door; health benefits were coldly terminated darity, since his annual pay has apparently been quietly goosed just when needed most; and up with some $11 million in the August pledge to serve the stock compensation and incommon good went into the centive pay. And, while workers shredder. are now consigned to the unWell, retorted such pledge employment line, Sorenson is signers as Marriott Internareportedly in line for a 7.7% pay tional CEO Arne Sorenson, hike next year, plus a multimilwith revenues drying up, all lion-dollar cash bonus. promises are negated ... so, In CorporateWorld, the more adios. In a March video mesthings change, the more they sage dispatching most of the stay the same. That’s why the hotel empire’s employees, Socorporate greed system will renson cluelessly added this only be fixed when we outsiders insult to their injury: “I wish impose real change on these inyou good health and a sense of curably greed-headed insiders. optimism.” A couple of weeks later, the Populist author, public speaker sting of corporate greed was felt even more acutely by work- and radio commentator Jim ers when they learned that not Hightower writes “The Hightower Lowdown,” a monthly newsletter all stakeholders were sharing chronicling the ongoing fights by their pain. While the Marriott America’s ordinary people against board cut off workers’ payrule by plutocratic elites. Sign up checks, it doled out $160 million to those who own its stock, at HightowerLowdown.org.

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Should significantly more testing be available before we crank the handle to reopen the Jack-in-the-Box? Seems reasonable, if your goal is to save as many lives as possible. But a growing number of critics say that’s just wimpy talk. Folks are gonna die anyway, we’re told, so we may as well let ‘em all die at once and get it behind us as quickly as possible, so the rest of us can get back to working multiple part-time jobs with no benefits. Exhibit A for this growingly popular point of view is Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, (R-TX) who spoke on Fox News this week with Tucker Carlson. In his interview about reopening the economy he stated that, “there are more important things than living.” He specifically singled out older people, who, he said, ought to be willing to die from lack of available treatment—or, as he phrased it, “step out of the way”—if it means a quicker economic recovery for everyone else. I am

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best decision possible. Think of the single mom who has to run to the supermarket. Should she drag her kids to the store with her, where they might acquire or spread the virus? Doesn’t it make more sense for her to leave the 9-year-old home with the 4-year-old for a little bit? These are the everyday decisions parents have to make all the time. Neglect does not mean making a particular decision you or I might not make. Neglect means making a decision that no decent parent would make. Coronavirus or not, parents have been under too much pressure to hover every single second over their kids. In these

not making this up or taking his remarks out of context. You can find the entire interview on YouTube. Check it out. I guess I can admire his candor, but not much else. His remarkably callous idea, as far as it goes, is correct. Every week the economy remains in lockdown is a strain on us all. So props to Mr. Patrick for putting his cards on the table. Deciding that the lives of an entire class of people are worth less than the rest of us isn’t something we typically come right out and say in America. Pre-war Germany? Sure. But America? Usually we do it in a more wink-wink kind of way. But at least it’s good to know where I stand. I suppose that when my time finally comes, my wife will sit at my bedside, hold my hand, look into my eyes and say, “Goodbye, sweetheart. Thanks for taking one for the team.” Chris Huston is an author and award-winning columnist living in the Magic Valley. Connect with Chris on Facebook and Instagram at Chris Huston-Finding My Way and at chrishustonauthor.com.

crazy times, let’s not make things crazier by investigating moms and dads who simply let their children have a little fresh air, or who let them stay home for a bit when the parents are required elsewhere (and the fewer folks exposed, the better). And then, once the pandemic recedes, let’s commit ourselves to allowing those kids — and their parents — to keep enjoying that precious independence. Lenore Skenazy is president of Let Grow, founder of Free-Range Kids and author of “Has the World Gone Skenazy?” To learn more about Lenore Skenazy (lskenazy@ yahoo.com) and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www. creators.com.

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Analysis: Voters may want president who feels their pain JULIE PACE

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WASHINGTON — In 1992, ‌ Americans ousted an incumbent president in the middle of an economic downturn because his challenger, Bill Clinton, seemed to better feel their pain. Twenty years later, when the nation was still climbing out of another recession, voters stuck with President Barack Obama rather than siding with challenger Mitt Romney, who was caught on tape dismissing half the population as people who “believe they are the victims.” Voters may again be seeking solace, as well as solutions, in this year’s presidential race, one still being reshaped by the unprecedented public health and economic turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic. And if empathy is the question, the contrast is stark and the challenge for President Donald Trump may be steep. Though he has a visceral bond with his most loyal supporters, he’s far more likely to use grievance or even biting humor to make his case. His presumptive Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, meanwhile, is a politician defined by personal grief and loss, who has long had an ability to use his own family tragedies to connect with voters. “Biden owns the empathy marketplace,” said Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian. “But that’s just one quality. Sometimes bluster and a can-do attitude also matters.” Early polling in the general election face-off between Trump and Biden bears out a gap between the two contenders when it comes to who Americans see as more compassionate to their concerns. In March, 43% of registered voters said Trump “cares about average Americans,” according to a Quinnipiac poll. Nearly 60% said Biden cares about average Americans, including 29% of registered Republican voters. “I think voters have recognized these traits in him all along, and will continue to because that’s who he is and has always been,” said Jack Markell, the former governor of Delaware and a Biden supporter. Empathy has often been an intangible in presidential politics, helping some contenders overcome glaring weaknesses and sinking others who fail to display a genuine human connection with voters dealing with economic pain and other hardships. Biden witnessed that firsthand as Obama’s vice president during their 2012 reelection campaign. At the time, the economic recovery from the 2008 recession was sluggish at best and the unemployment rate still hovered around 8%. Yet polls showed voters overwhelmingly saw Obama as more empathetic to their economic struggles — particularly after Romney, a millionaire businessman, told wealthy donors that 47% of Americans viewed themselves as victims and thought they were entitled to government aid. Biden arguably has more of a

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Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden walks on stage to speak at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration on Nov. 1 in Des Moines, Iowa. common touch than Obama, who may have bested Romney on empathy but was still often seen as cerebral and professorial. Biden is the opposite: a tactile, emotional politician whose own searing personal losses have played out in the public eye over decades. Just weeks after he was first elected to the Senate in 1972, Biden’s wife and infant daughter were killed in a car accident. In 2015, while he was serving as vice president, his son Beau succumbed to brain cancer. Though Biden can stumble through scripted campaign settings, he’s often at his best after events, when he wades into the crowd to greet voters one-onone. It’s not uncommon to find voters who have come to share with Biden their own personal story of loss — nor is it uncommon for Biden to hand out his personal cellphone number, particularly to those whose lives have been touched by cancer. He nearly revealed his phone number during a nationally televised town hall last month when he took questions from Americans fearful about the growing pandemic and worried about the economic fallout. “Not that I’m an expert, but just having been there ... I’m so sorry for you,” Biden said, his voice filling with emotion. Biden’s campaign is trying to use these moments for maximum political impact — although social distancing guidelines have made it a challenge.

Earlier this month, the campaign launched what it’s calling “virtual ropelines” — 45-minute Zoom calls with a group of eight supporters. The campaign plans to make at least part of those conversations public. Trump rarely puts himself in a small-group setting — either in person or virtually. His sustained, one-on-one interactions with voters are infrequent. He instead prefers commanding an audience from behind a podium at large campaign rallies — where he’s more likely to make people laugh than cry. Throughout his presidency, Trump has mingled moments of sorrow and challenge with political combat, perhaps most notably when he spent days publicly feuding with the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a hurricane devastated the American territory. That approach might doom other politicians. But Trump has repeatedly upended political norms, casting aside the traditional expectations many Americans have for their president, even in the midst of a crisis. Tim Pawlenty, the former governor of Minnesota and a Republican, said that while Trump is not always outwardly compassionate, his actions may matter more than his words. “If you’re drowning and one bystander says they understand while another says nothing but tosses you a life vest — which person is more empathetic?” Pawlenty said.

Trump campaign tests lines of attack to define Biden JONATHAN LEMIRE

Associated Press‌

‌NEW YORK — Air Force One is mostly grounded. Fundraisers are canceled. And the closest thing to a campaign rally is President Donald Trump’s nightly coronavirus briefing. The president’s reelection campaign has been thoroughly upended by the coronavirus. But Trump’s team has revived a plan to quickly define Joe Biden, painting the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee as a Washington lifer, focusing on his links to China and insinuating that he is not up to the job. Though the nation is fixated on the White House’s response to the pandemic, the Trump campaign is prioritizing attacks on Biden rather than selling the president’s handling of the crisis. Worried about declines in support in several battleground states, the campaign is using its financial war chest to try to drive down Biden’s standing by hammering his ties Beijing and, soon, reviving accusations that the former vice president and his son are corrupt. “This is a referendum on how the president handles the pandemic,”

said Stephen Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist. “It’s about making clear that Joe Biden is the worst possible guy for this time.” The playbook was written months ago. The Trump campaign would spend the first months of 2020 deploying its extensive social media outreach and some of the more than $170 million at its disposal to pummel his Democratic opponent. The shock-and-awe plan would be similar to the one President Barack Obama’s team executed in the spring of 2012 when it portrayed Mitt Romney as a heartless corporate raider, a label the Republican challenger never shook. The campaign initially sought to define Biden as a corrupt Beltway insider after spending 40 years in Washington. But when COVID-19 reached America’s shores after ravaging China, campaign advisers decided to prioritize scorching Biden for his ties and past comments regarding that country, according to four people close to the campaign who were not authorized to publicly discuss the private deliberations and spoke on condition of anonymity. It’s a risky strategy since Trump

himself has faced questions about his approach to Beijing. But it’s one that the campaign hopes will tie Biden more closely to the pandemic, while also reinforcing his past support of free trade deals, which are unpopular in swaths of the Midwest that will be critical battlegrounds during the general election. A scathing ad ran on television and on Facebook. America First Action, the principal super PAC behind Trump’s reelection effort, spent $10 million on ads in swing states juxtaposing old clips of Biden speaking favorably about China with allegations that Beijing “stole American manufacturing and hoarded our emergency stockpile.” And the message was amplified on Fox News and in other conservative media. “The American people understood that we are in a hot information and economic war with China,” said Bannon, who hosts a radio show airing on conservative networks. “Biden was empowered and trusted by President Obama on his ‘pivot to Asia’ to handle China. He failed. The exacerbation of the problem with China came under Joe Biden’s watch.”

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‌ ussia comes to R WHO’s defense MOSCOW — The World Health Organization is doing its job properly in the midst of the novel coronavirus crisis, said Russia on Saturday, batting back U.S. criticism of the international agency. “I think the WHO is living up to its role as the leading and coordinating agency,” said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in comments to Russian media. “Yes, it’s not ideal. But nobody is perfect.” Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced that his country would end its contributions to the WHO budget, arguing that lives had been lost because the WHO had mismanaged the health crisis and put too much faith in information from China, where the disease first transferred from animals to humans. Trump argued that the WHO’s mistakes have allowed the virus to grow into a pandemic that has infected millions worldwide and led nearly 200,000 to die of COVID-19, the respiratory disease that the virus can cause. But Lavrov said he thinks such criticism has little to do with the WHO’s performance.

Virtual reboot pushed Existential crisis has members seeking homebound lawmaking LISA MASCARO

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‌WASHINGTON — They long for what’s being lost: the ability to publicly question officials at committee hearings, to chat across the aisle, to speak from the House and Senate floor for all of America, and history, to hear. Congress wants its voice back. With no real plan to reopen Capitol Hill any time soon, the coronavirus shutdown poses an existential crisis that’s pushing Congress ever so reluctantly toward the 21st century option of remote legislating from home. “It’s the ability to be an equal branch of government,” said Rep. Katie Porter, a freshman Democrat from California.

Divisions are fierce, but so too is the sense of what is being lost. Every day lawmakers shelter at home, their public role is being visibly diPelosi minished. While they are approving record sums of virus aid, they are ceding authority to oversee the effort and tackle next steps. It’s an imbalance of power for all to see: President Donald Trump’s daily public briefings without a robust response from Capitol Hill, though there have been discussions within the White House about changing the format of the briefings to curtail his role. “This is a time where oversight is really important,” said Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., a leader of the moderate New Democrats caucus.

The pandemic “begs for Congress’s engagement, virtual or otherwise,” he said. Changing the rules to allow lawmakers to cast votes or hold hearings from home would be unprecedented in House and Senate history. The Constitution requires lawmakers be “present” for most action. The simmering debate cuts across political fault lines. Some lawmakers want to stick with tradition; others are tech-savvy and ready for change. A vocal band of conservatives insists Congress must reopen now, despite public health warnings, echoing Trump’s push to end the shutdown. Others have no interest in returning to the crowded Capitol complex until it’s safe. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., shelved a proposal for proxy voting this past week after Republicans objected. Once resistant to what she called “Congress

by Zoom” meeting, she tapped a bipartisan task force to present fresh ideas. In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., rejected a GOP remote vote proposal. He expects Congress to return May 4, as planned. “It’s a huge can of worms,” said Sarah Binder, a professor at George Washington University. She said the pandemic provokes a set of issues far beyond the logistics of working remotely. Among them: Is it safe to return to Capitol Hill? Can you be “present” if you appear on a computer screen? But she said, “They need a solution if they’re not going to be able to come back.” Lawmakers say they can only do so much on conference calls and virtual town hall meetings as they assess $3 trillion in coronavirus aid and consider annual spending, defense and other bills.

Thousands protest against Israeli deal TEL AVIV, Israel — Several thousand Israelis on Saturday demonstrated against a unity government deal reached last week that leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges. The protesters oppose having Netanyahu as prime minister as long as he is a criminal suspect. The protesters say the unity government agreement, which gives Netanyahu influence over the appointment of judges and legal officials, “crushes democracy” and is meant to rescue Netanyahu from his legal troubles. Netanyahu is scheduled to face trial next month on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. He denies the charges. BRIEFLY INMATES: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Sen. Joe Manchin are asking the federal Bureau of Prisons to reconsider sending inmates to federal prisons in the state for quarantine. Manchin said he was “deeply troubled by the plans to transport new inmates from COVID-19 hotspot regions of the country to West Virginia for quarantine.” ATTACK: A Polish government official says Poland has been hit by a “complex disinformation operation” that appears aimed at weakening the Polish-U.S. alliance and is consistent with previous Russian cyberattacks. There was no comment from Russian officials. SPACE: An unmanned Russian cargo capsule docked with the International Space Station, bringing more than 2 tons of cargo including fuel, water, food, medicine and other supplies to the three-person crew. POLICE: Maryland’s highest court has ruled the city of Baltimore must pay for two settlements resolving claims that police officers from a rogue unit planted guns during arrests. The unanimous decision Friday rejected the city’s argument that the officers acted so far outside the scope of their employment that the city can’t be liable for their actions. BOEING: Boeing announced Saturday it terminated an agreement to join forces with Embraer, prompting the Brazilian jet maker to threaten to seek damages. The pair had planned to work together on Embraer’s commercial aviation business and to develop new markets for its C-390 Millennium aircraft, but Boeing said Embraer did not meet the conditions of the deal.

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FIRE: The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone connected to a fire that badly damaged an Islamic center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and that coincided with the start of a holy month for Muslims. — Associated Press,

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BELARUS HOLDS DAY OF CIVIC LABOR, DESPITE OUTBREAK More than 2 million Belarusians, including doctors and nurses, took part in a government-decreed national day of civic labor Saturday despite worries about the country’s sharply rising coronavirus infections. The work, including painting, tree-planting and general cleanups, was ordered by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has dismissed concerns about the virus. Above, members of the pro-government Belarussian Patriotic Union of Youth clean a monument of Marat Kazei, a young hero of the Great Patriotic war, during a subbotnik, a Soviet-style cleanup, on Saturday in Minsk, Belarus.

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US Navy has gunships at the ready Military branch has been boosting ability to respond to threat TONY CAPACCIO

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‌WASHINGTON — Even before President Donald Trump’s vow to “shoot down” Iranian speedboats if they harass American ships in international waters, the U.S. Navy was bolstering its ability to call in AC-130 gunships and Apache attack helicopters to defend its presence in the Persian Gulf. A practice run for the new tactics on April 15 drew 11 gunboats from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that crossed the bows and sterns of American vessels at close range. And that prompted Trump’s tweet on Wednesday saying he’d “instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass

our ships at sea.” Going back to the Obama administration, Revolutionary Guard members in small but agile speedboats have harassed U.S. ships, but the encounters usually have ended with warnings from the Americans to back off. As far back as 2007, the Office of Naval Intelligence estimated Iran had a fleet of 1,000 small boats that was growing. In early January 2017 a U.S. Navy guided-missile naval destroyer fired warning shots at four Iranian rapid-attack craft in the Strait of Hormuz. While attention has turned on the latest confrontation at sea between Iran and the U.S. — and on Trump’s vow to stop such close encounters — there’s been little focus on the recent moves by the U.S. Central Command to come better-armed with joint Navy, Air Force and Army systems for spotting targets and transferring data. The live-fire gunship exercises

began in March as a first-time effort at coordination between Navy patrol coastal ships, the service’s P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft and the Air Force’s special operations AC-130 gunships, which are capable of nighttime attacks. Armed with a 30mm Gatling gun and precision-guided munitions, the famed gunships have been used to attack ground targets —but not naval targets — from Vietnam to Grenada, Panama, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Then on April 15, Navy vessels were practicing coordinated operations with Army AH-64E Apache tank-busting attack helicopters when the U.S. says Iranian boats came within 50 yards of the USS Lewis B. Puller and within 10 yards of the bow of the Coast Guard cutter Maui. Under the new approach, the Apaches can be stationed on the Puller, the Navy’s first specially designed floating sea base. The

Puller, a destroyer and other, smaller U.S. vessels were practicing spotting targets for the Apaches and transmitting the information. The exercises continued through April 19. The Apache exercise shows how the Army “can use naval platforms as lily pads to expand their operational range along with providing security in its region of operation,” Cmdr. Rebecca Rebarich, the spokeswoman for the Navy’s 5th Fleet, said in an email. “The security acts as a deterrent for any threats against the U.S. and allied watercraft.” Helicopters have been used occasionally to escort vessels into the Persian Gulf, including in September 1987 when U.S. special operations choppers based on a frigate shadowed and struck an Iranian vessel laying mines during “Operation Earnest Will,” an effort by U.S. and allies to guard oil tankers against attack in the Persian Gulf.

Ex-candidate Bloomberg wages virus crusade ALEXANDRA JAFFE AND JONATHAN LEMIRE

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NEW YORK — Nearly two ‌ months after an embarrassing end to his presidential campaign, Mike Bloomberg is again deploying his massive personal fortune — this time to combat the coronavirus. The billionaire former New York City mayor is spending tens of millions of dollars to bolster social services, feed first responders and help local officials trace the spread of the coronavirus in the city that has become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States.

The effort is in line with Bloomberg’s long-standing interest in scientific research and public health. But it’s also an opportunity for him to rebuild an image that was badly damaged earlier this year by accusations from some Democrats that he was trying to buy the White House. He spent more than $1 billion on a campaign that ultimately resulted in just one primary victory, in American Samoa. Allies say the coronavirus plays to Bloomberg’s strengths. “He is really good at a lot of things, but he’s really, really good in crisis, in organizing, in bringing

people together and making plans and executing,” said former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who served as a national co-chair for Bloomberg’s presidential bid. Bloomberg plans to spend $10.5 million to build a contact tracing program, which would help local officials follow the spread of the virus in an effort to contain it. The work will center on New York City, but also go into neighboring jurisdictions. The effort, which requires a massive data operation and significant budget, was seen as a natural fit, according to two people close

to the former mayor who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss his thinking. Beyond the New York contact tracing work, Bloomberg’s philanthropic operation announced a $40 million pledge to support efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income nations. Though Bloomberg didn’t win the Democratic presidential nomination, his coronavirus response could still leave him as a counter to President Donald Trump, whose handling of the pandemic has been criticized as too slow.

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IN THE NEWS Trump order delays green cards

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had signed an executive order “temporarily suspending immigration into the United States.” But experts say the order will merely delay the issuance of green cards for a minority of applicants. Trump said his move was necessary to help Americans find work in an economy ravaged by the coronavirus. The order includes a long list of exemptions, including for anyone who is currently in the country, those seeking entry to work as physicians and nurses, wealthy foreign investors and the spouses and minor children of American citizens. The 60-day pause also leaves untouched the hundreds of thousands of temporary work and student visas the U.S. issues each year. UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: More than 4.4 million laidoff workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down. Roughly 26 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the five weeks since the coronavirus outbreak began and forced millions of employers to close their doors. RUSSIA PROBE: A bipartisan Senate report released Tuesday confirms the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to sow chaos. Senators warned that it could happen again this presidential election year. IRAN: President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has given orders for the Navy to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats found to be harassing U.S. ships.

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CANADA MOURNS AFTER WORST SHOOTING IN NATION’S HISTORY A gunman disguised as a police officer went on a 12-hour rampage last weekend in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, shooting people in their homes, setting fires and killing at least 22 people, including a policewoman, in the deadliest mass shooting in the country’s history. Officials said the suspect was also among the dead in the weekend attack. The original death toll was thought to be in the teens, but by midweek, authorities had recovered remains from some of the destroyed homes. Here, a memorial pays tribute to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Heidi Stevenson, a mother of two and a 23-year veteran of the force, on Tuesday along a highway in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

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It’s concerning. I’m certainly not going to go the gym or get a haircut.” —Dr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease expert at Emory University in Atlanta, after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s call this week to reopen shuttered businesses in the state.

HUNGER GAMES: The next “Hunger Games” book is coming out next month, and a movie version is now being planned. Lionsgate is working on an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel to her three “Hunger Games” novels that will be released May 19. CHALLENGED BOOKS: Stories with gay and transgender themes, a spoof inspired by the family rabbit of Vice President Mike Pence and classics by J.K. Rowling (the “Harry Potter” series) and Margaret Atwood (“The Handmaid’s Tale) were among the books that received the most objections last year at schools and libraries, according to the American Library Association’s “challenged” books list.

MOVIE DELAYS: Warner Bros. is delaying a batch of theatrical releases including “The Batman” and “The Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark.” The studio also said this week that “Scoob!” will skip theaters and be available for a $20 digital rental and $25 digital purchase. SHIRLEY KNIGHT (1936-2020): Shirley Knight, the Kansas-born actress who was nominated for two Oscars early in her career and went on to play an astonishing variety of roles in movies, TV and the stage, died Wednesday at 83. She was nominated for two Tonys, winning one. In recent years, she had a recurring role as Phyllis Van de Kamp (the mother-in-law of Marcia Cross’ character) in the long-running ABC show “Desperate Housewives.”

The financial condition of the government’s two biggest benefit programs remains shaky, with Medicare expected to become insolvent in just six years, while Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035, the government said Wednesday. And that’s before factoring what officials acknowledge will be a substantial hit to both programs from the coronavirus pandemic, which has shut down large parts of the U.S. economy and put millions of people out of work. The depletion dates, which remained unchanged from last year’s estimates, were revealed with the release of the annual trustees’ reports of both programs. When Social Security’s reserves are exhausted in 2035, the program will only be able to pay 79% of benefits at that time. OIL PRICES: Oil prices plunged below zero Monday, the latest never-before-seen number to come out of the economic coma caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Then, on Tuesday, the prices continued to crumble and U.S. stocks sank to their worst loss in weeks as worries swept markets worldwide about the economic carnage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. HOME SALES: Sales of new homes in the U.S. plunged 15.4% in March, while sales of existing homes dropped 8.5%, with real estate activity stalled by the coronavirus outbreak. AIRLINES: Delta Air Lines, the biggest and most profitable U.S. airline, lost $534 million in the first quarter, a setback that will appear trivial when the full force of the pandemic is revealed in the current quarter. — Associated Press

Fact check: Trump’s errant virus theories CALVIN WOODWARD AND HOPE YEN

Associated Press‌

‌WASHINGTON — Lysol is for toilet bowls and countertops, not human consumption. The company that manufacturers it felt compelled to emphasize the danger of ingesting it after President Donald Trump’s musings about heat, light and disinfectant in the time of the coronavirus. Trump’s theories took a turn toward hazmat territory this past week when he said it would be interesting to see whether people’s innards could get “almost a cleaning” from disinfectants. Doctors tweeted their alarm, worried that people will take Trump’s comment as a cue and swallow chemicals that will harm or kill them. A review:

DISINFECTANT

TRUMP, on the virus: “I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute, one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that ... you’re going to have to use medical doctors ... but it sounds — it sounds interesting to me.” — briefing Thursday. THE FACTS: No. The fact Trump would even flirt with the idea prompted a statement from Reckitt Benckiser, parent company of the maker of Lysol and Dettol, that “under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route).” Clorox echoed that bleach and other disinfectants “are not suitable for consumption or injection under any circumstances.” The U.S. surgeon general’s office moved to discourage people from thinking they can self-medicate from something in the house: “PLEASE always talk to your health provider first before administering any treatment/medication to yourself or a loved one.” As the blowback unfolded, Trump said Friday he was being sarcastic the day before.

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A package of Lysol disinfectant wipes is shown on a shelf at a store in Athens, Ga.

SUNLIGHT & HEAT

TRUMP, on an unproved theory that sunlight, heat and humidity can destroy the virus faster than inside the house: “I hope people enjoy the sun. And if it has an impact, that’s great. ... And if heat is good, and if sunlight is good, that’s a great thing as far as I’m concerned.” THE FACTS: Sunlight may be a disinfectant for the spirit and outdoor exercise is recommended in today’s social isolation, but there’s no proof it will make the pandemic go away. Without declaring that it would, Trump is again giving traction to a theory

that could prompt people to let down their guard around others outside. William Bryan, who leads the Homeland Security Department’s science and technology directorate, told the briefing about incomplete, “emerging results” from research that suggest solar light, heat and humidity might be effective at neutralizing the virus. Past studies have not found good evidence of that. Dr. Michael Ryan, the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief, said in March that “it’s a false hope to say yes, it will just disappear in the summertime like

influenza.” Trump said early in the outbreak he expected it to end with the warmer weather of April.

TESTING

TRUMP: “We have now Tested more than 5 Million People. That is more than any other country in the World, and even more than all major countries combined!” — tweet Saturday. THE FACTS: Actually, the U.S. has tested far fewer people than “major countries combined” and lags dozens of countries in testing its population proportionally. Together, just three major countries — Russia, Germany and

Italy — have tested about 6.5 million people, compared with over 5 million in the U.S. And the United States is easily outdistanced when testing in other Group of Seven countries is added to the mix, as well as powers such as India. Moreover, the count does not include China, which has more than four times the population of the U.S. but has not published national testing numbers. More than 30 other countries have tested a larger share of the population than has been done in the U.S., which was slow to make COVID-19 diagnoses available and still can’t offer it to everyone who might be infected. VA SECRETARY ROBERT WILKIE, on a nationwide study finding that a malaria drug had no benefit for treating COVID-19 among veterans: “That’s an observational study. It’s not a clinical study. It was done on a small number of veterans. Sadly, those of whom were in the last stages of life. And the drug was given to them. And I have to also say that the drug — we know the drug has been working on middle-age and younger veterans ... working in stopping the progression of the disease.” — interview Wednesday on MSNBC. THE FACTS: He mischaracterized the study’s finding. Wilkie rejected a study that relies on his department’s own hospital data and finds no benefit from hydroxychloroquine. His claim that it helps younger or middle-aged veterans with COVID-19 is also unsubstantiated. It’s true that the study, done by independent researchers at two universities with VA approval, was not a rigorous experiment. Yet with 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far at hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19, based on VA hospital data. Researchers analyzed medical records of male veterans hospitalized with confirmed coronavirus infection at Veterans Health Administration medical centers who died or were discharged by April 11. About 28% who were given hydroxychloroquine plus usual care died, versus 11% of those getting routine care alone.

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NATION & WORLD

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Surveys: Americans drinking while on the job at home MARK PRICE

Tribune News Service‌

‌Millions of Americans are drinking on the job as they work from home during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to multiple worker surveys. Beer is their drink of choice over cocktails, according to Alcohol.org, but that’s probably little consolation to corporate bigwigs. One survey, released this week, found 42% of nearly 13,000 workers were drinking on the clock at home, according to Fishbowl, a social network “for verified employees.” “Advertising and marketing agency employees had the highest percentage of employees answering with ‘Yes’, with 49.14%,” Fishbowl reported. More than half of those surveyed said they feared layoffs due to the pandemic and 60% said COVID-19 “had caused clients to pause or cancel work,” the survey said. None of the surveys reported asking how much people were drinking, but Americans began stockpiling alcohol as cities, counties and states started announcing stay-at-home orders and restricting travel for the virus. A 55% spike in alcoholic sales was reported in the third week of March, when panicked shoppers began hoarding alcoholic and other necessities, MarketWatch. com reports. “Spirits like tequila, gin and pre-mixed cocktails led the way, with sales jumping 75% compared to the same period last year. Wine sales were up 66% while beer sales rose 42%. And online sales far outpaced in-store sales,” Marketwatch said. The Alcohol.org study of 3,000 workers

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More than 40% of employees working at home are drinking on the clock, according to a recent survey. broke the drinking down by state, revealing where most of the drinking was taking place. It found half those surveyed in Virginia and New Hampshire were drinking on the job, while 60% admitted to it in Rhode Island. “One-fifth of respondents stockpiled alcohol for self-isolation,” the survey added. The larger Fishbowl survey showed

workers in North Carolina, Oregon and Connecticut were the biggest drinkers, each with 47% partaking on the job. Economist Nicholas Bloom of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research believes the “work-fromhome movement ... could actually generate a worldwide productivity slump and threaten economic growth for many years,” according to a March 30 report.

“We are home working alongside our kids, in unsuitable spaces, with no choice and no in-office days. This will create a productivity disaster for firms,” he said in the report,” B’oom said. “I fear this collapse in office face time will lead to a slump in innovation. The new ideas we are losing today could show up as fewer new products in 2021 and beyond, lowering long-run growth.”

Wyoming congregations maintain community amid distancing MELISSA CASSUTT AND GABE ALLEN

Jackson Hole News & Guide‌

‌JACKSON, Wyo. — The “God is Love” sign that weighed “like, I don’t know — 400 pounds” was pulled from the Rev. Jimmy Bartz’s garage early Sunday morning. “Our garage is like Jesus’ resurrection workshop,” said Bartz, the rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church. He wasn’t quite sure how he was going to get the decoration from his home on Moose Street to the end of his driveway, where parishioners were to drive by as part of an Easter “Love Hunt” hosted by the church. The scavenger hunt had churchgoers driving around Jackson to see, as Bartz put it in his Sunday sermon, a dozen “expressions of love.” But it was no easy feat getting the expression to the street. “I don’t know how it’s going to get out to the front of my house,” Bartz said in an interview on Maundy Thursday. “But it’s going to get there. Even if I have to find a team of llamas to pull it down my driveway.” The event was one of a few creative takes on Easter and Passover 2020, a year when traditional gatherings in churches and synagogues weren’t possible. But though connection is more difficult, it’s also a time that spiritual leaders are driven to reach out to their congregations even more, be it through a car-bound scavenger hunt or a Seder dinner over Zoom. “We’re kind of like a Passover radio station,” said Judd Grossman to over 100 people who logged on for a virtual Passover Seder on April 8. “You can tune in and out.” It was quickly apparent no one was interested in tuning out the Jackson Hole Jewish Community’s virtual ceremony. The video feed of participants showed attendees smiling and singing along with an opening song by Grossman, who was soon joined by Josh Kleyman, Jackson Hole Jewish Community lay rabbi and Bet Sefer teacher. “There is a lot of need for healing in our world and our community,” Kleyman told attendees, offering a healing prayer. The sentiment is one shared across the spiritual community — that though congregations must be physically apart in these times, spiritual connection is as import-

ant now, maybe more so, than it ever has been. The message is one Tribe JH Lead Pastor Brian Hunter aimed to deliver at his church’s take on Easter: a drive-in service in the parking lot of the former Kmart. Rows and rows of cars parked facing north, looking to two power lifts prepped to send Hunter, his wife and worship leader Lissa Hunter, and a masked and bundled Amanda Lack into the sky above the cars. Their service, broadcast on KJAX 93.5 FM, was also streamed on the church’s Facebook page. “They can hear it now,” Lissa Hunter said, strumming on her guitar as the station started sending the sound into the airwaves. From behind windshields, churchgoers waved, filmed on their phones and honked their horns. A sign near the makeshift stage read, “Text or call in prayer requests.” “When we met March 8 we had no idea that that would be the last Sunday that we could be able to meet corporately for the foreseeable future,” Hunter told the Jackson Hole News&Guide. “During these times the care providers of people’s spirits are having to get really creative to continue to care for people in their congregation.” Up until the drive-in service — an event put on with the support of the Jackson Police Department, which helped park the packed lot and reminded parishioners to stay in their vehicles with windows rolled up — the congregation had been exploring virtual services, a popular go-to for spiritual leaders in Jackson Hole. As local churches have sent out their messages on YouTube and Facebook, they’re seeing people tune in from across the country — some of whom they know, others with new faces — and around the world. “I feel like our sanctuary has turned into a studio,” said the Rev. Ben Pascal, senior pastor at Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole. “I kind of joke around that I never thought I’d become a televangelist, but here I am.” The Presbyterian Church has been posting its sermons, which have been garnering hundreds of views, on its YouTube channel. “On a normal Sunday before COVID-19, we would maybe get 15,” Pascal said.

The platform, though awkward to use initially, has become a way for his congregation and anyone else who wants to tune in to hear a message and connect with others. “People check in on the YouTube station and let us know they’re there,” he said. “They send in prayer requests. People say hi to each other in the comments section. It’s actually been way more interactive than I thought it was going to be going into it a month ago.” The connections, though not a replacement for physical gathering, have helped many stay linked during COVID-19, Bartz said. “At the heart of every single thing we do as a church, as a religious community, is this idea of connection to God, connection to neighbor — or both those things,” Bartz said. “Now we are forced to connect with each other virtually. It’s my hope that that’s temporary, because while I appreciate the technology and the ability to connect over Zoom or Skype or Facebook or FaceTime, nothing takes the place of sitting across the breakfast table and having a waffle while you talk about what scares you or what excites you.” Carl Levenson, a former lay rabbi and philosophy professor at the University of Idaho, joined the Jackson Hole Jewish Community’s evening Seder on April 8 to take attendees through the historical and philosophical context of the night’s Haggadah. He drew parallels between the plight of the Israelites and the Egyptians in the Torah to the present-day threats of the spread of COVID-19. “Tonight, on the first night of Passover, the whole world can identify with Egypt, enduring plagues,” Levenson said. “And the whole world can identify with Israel, longing to be free from what confines us so absurdly.” But despite a few reminders the Passover Seder was markedly free from discussion of the crisis at hand. Leaders and participants instead focused on honoring dearly held traditions, holding up maror (bitter herbs), matzah and cups of wine when prompted (though Shari Brownfield had little luck at the supermarket when it came to maror, and instead ate dried parsley). Before the second cup of wine, children

from Kleyman’s Bet Sefer class were called to recite the four questions, a tradition that prompts the retelling of the Passover story. One by one kids from around the valley stood in front of their Seder table and sang the traditional Hebrew words. Before taking a break for dinner, Kleyman announced they would be hiding the afikomen (a piece of matzah that is traditionally searched for by the children after the holiday meal) somewhere in his dining room. After the meal he displayed his cabinets on his webcam while the youngest attendees guessed where it was hiding. Spoiler: It was behind a picture frame. Although the interactions between community members were filtered through grainy webcams and tinny-sounding microphones, the connection between the members in the room was strong, something Jackson Hole Jewish Community Executive Director Mary Grossman attributed to nearly 40 years of gathering, with Levenson leading the Passover dinner for the past 20. And it was something that was needed, especially in these times. “People who were alone, single parents, grandmas, they needed it the most,” she said. Even in troubled times the long-standing connections are difficult to break, especially as community members have made an effort to stay in touch with one another and their spiritual leaders. “There is still, absolutely, a longing to be together in person,” said the Rev. Inger B. Hanson, pastor of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. But, she said, “I don’t think we’re necessarily tied to physicality. We’re tied to love. Love does, I think, conquer distance.” Her Easter sermon, which was streamed on Facebook Live, carried a message of “resurrection isn’t rewind, resurrection isn’t return to normal,” she said. “In the Easter message Christ is risen, but he has holes in his hands,” she said. Her message to parishioners was to try to accept this new and changed world. “It’s something new; it’s new relationships,” she said. “It’s new life that doesn’t erase this memory or what we learned or how this changes us.”

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Marilyn Clare Weaver Flynn March 3, 1935—April 16, 2020

Marilyn Clare Weaver Flynn passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Marilyn was born on March 3, 1935, to Maurice and Mary Weaver at Fred and Bessie Dye’s (her grandparents) ranch 12 miles southwest of Nampa, Idaho. She grew up in Nampa with her younger siblings, Joyce (Jerry) Scheutt and Maurice (Joanna) Weaver Jr., and attended Scism Grade School. Upon graduation from Nampa High in 1953, she attended the University of Idaho and received a degree in education in 1957. Marilyn married Richard Flynn and had three children, Byron, Joy and Suzanne. The family moved around southern Idaho, finally settling on the family farm in Gooding in 1967. She enjoyed family activities, including puzzles, games and baking. She loved sewing, drawing, painting, gardening and golfing, and twice shot a hole-in-one. In 1999, Richard and Marilyn retired from Gooding and moved to a golf course in Meridian, Idaho. Marilyn was active in the Cherry Lane (now Ten Mile) Christian Church, where she helped teach Adult Bible Studies and is fondly remembered by the pastoral staff. Marilyn—or as she was known by her students, Mrs. Flynn—had one of the toughest jobs in America. For 35 years, she was a junior high school teacher in Gooding, Idaho. She was beloved by her students, even inspiring some to become teachers themselves. Her sharp mind, quick wit and extensive vocabulary helped her rarely lose a battle of words with a student. She taught many classes, including English, Algebra, Language Arts, Social Studies and Home Economics. Marilyn coached girls’ volleyball, winning District seven times. She taught her students how to play chess and how to love reading. Her family members treasure the beautiful quilts she sewed, and her pies—pecan, cherry and apple—were family favorites, all except for her (in)famous Mock Apple Pie. She was an accomplished musician who performed publicly for school, community and church events and privately for her family and friends. She instilled in her family a lifelong love of music, even when her kids rolled their eyes when she picked up her bassoon or accordion. The family wishes to thank the wonderful and caring staff at BeeHive Homes in Meridian. Even as she struggled with her illness, they enjoyed her quick humor and caring nature. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and her daughter, Suzanne Flynn. She is survived by her husband, Richard Flynn; her son, Byron (Karen) Flynn; her daughter, Joy (Terry) Archibald; her three sisters-in-law, Sherry Jacobsen, Karen Kast and Marilyn Sue Weaver; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services are pending.

DEATH NOTICES ‌Pedro Mendoza, 93, of Burley, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Rosetta Assisted Living in Burley. Arrangements are pending and have been placed in the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley. Val R. Judd, 75, of Buhl, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are pending under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl. Floyd Lewis Cooper, 73, of Twin Falls, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Services are pending and will be announced by Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. Lucille L. Frame, 72,

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Dennis Manning

BURLEY – Dennis Kay Manning, currently of Mesa, Arizona, and formerly of Burley, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. Dennis was born and raised in Springdale, Idaho, and spent most of his adult life in Burley. As a young man he worked on his family farm. He graduated from Burley High School in 1970. He then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England London East Mission, where he met his future wife. Shortly after his mission he was married to Janet Rae Warnick of American Fork, Utah. They raised five children with Dennis working at the Amalgamated Sugar Factory in Paul for 30-plus years. Dennis also worked as a handyman and ran a side business installing and repairing lawn sprinkler systems. Dennis was always looking for ways to serve and help others any way that he could. Often this was done by providing handyman or electrician services for family, friends, neighbors, or people in need. His visits to his children usually included Daddy-Do lists with small projects around the house. He loved camping, fishing, collecting cufflinks, and most importantly, spending time with his family. Dennis remained an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life, serving in many capacities. During retirement he and his wife served multiple church service missions in Florida, Utah, Texas, California, and then back to England, where they had met 40 years earlier. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Dean Leroy Manning; his son, Michael Levi Manning; his father and mother-in-law, Fred and Mary Warnick; and his sisterin-law, Deborah Manning. He is survived by his wife, Janet Warnick Manning; his children, Richard (Rebecca), James (Jill), Melinda (Robert) Wilkinson, Thomas (Barbara), and Scott (Brittany); 17 grandchildren; his mother, L. Carol Christensen Manning; and his siblings, Roger, Karen (Gene) Hines, Randy (Marianne), Lynn (Hollie), Danene (Bart) Beck, and Karlene (Scott) Bowden. A viewing will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a viewing is allowed as long as only one person, or members of the same household, enter the viewing room at a time. The funeral home will assist in guiding those wishing to attend the visitation. A family graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley. Compliance with social distancing will be required. In lieu of flowers, please gift donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Fund.

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RUPERT—A 95-year-old resident of Rupert, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at Highland Estates Assisted Living in Burley. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Bates, Teton Valley Cemetery. Compliance with social distancing measures will be required. Arrangements have of Twin Falls, died Friday, been entrusted to the care of April 24, 2020 at Desert Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral View Care Center of Buhl, Home of Burley. Idaho. Arrangements are REFUGIO MORALES HERRADA pending and under the care HEYBURN—A graveside serof Serenity Funeral Chapel vice will be held at 1 p.m. MonLife Celebration Center day, April 27, at Pleasant View & Cremation Services of Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Idaho, Twin Falls. Con- Burley. Compliance with social dolences may be shared distancing measures will be at www.serenityfuneral- required. Arrangements have chapel.com. been entrusted to the care of Emma Robinson, 85, of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Glenns Ferry, Idaho, died Home of Burley. Saturday, April 25, 2020 DENNIS MANNING at Poplar Grove Assisted BURLEY—A viewing will Living, in Glenns Ferry. be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Arrangements are pending Tuesday, April 28, at Rasmusand under the care of Se- sen-Wilson Funeral Home, renity Funeral Chapel Life 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Due Celebration Center & Cre- to the COVID-19 pandemic, a mation Services of Idaho. viewing is allowed as long as Condolences may be shared only one person, or members at www.serenityfuneralchapel.com.

of the same household, enter the viewing room at a time. The funeral home will assist in guiding those wishing to attend the visitation. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Pleasant View Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley. Compliance with social distancing will be required. GERALDINE ROSENCRANTZ

MURTUAGH — A viewing will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd. in Twin Falls. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a viewing is allowed as long as only one person, or members of the same household, enter the viewing room at a time. The funeral home will assist in guiding those wishing to attend the visitation. A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. Compliance with social distancing will be required. Arrangements are under the caring direction of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral

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Before the outbreak of coronavirus, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Calif., was a popular spot for residents and tourists alike.

What will US travel look like after COVID-19? LAURIE BARATTI

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Industry leaders are ‌ presaging that the face of the travel industry, as well as the ways in which people choose to travel, will be forever changed once we’ve reached the other side of the COVID-19 health crisis. Opinions and forecasts cite several, sometimes disparate, sentiments believed to be brewing among the public while people remain confined to their homes under self-isolation orders. Unsurprisingly, safety and a solid sense of security are assumed to be top-ofmind as travelers begin to venture out into the world again, post-coronavirus. Some suppose that travelers may “test the water” cautiously, while others predict that, coming out of this lengthy isolation, people’s desire to shake off cabin fever will spur them to spring for more adventurous bucket-list-type getaways. The prevailing opinion among the travel industry leaders we surveyed is that, initially, Americans will opt for experiences closer to home, concentrating on getting out-of-doors, seeking off-the-beatenpath locations, avoiding modes of mass transportation and traveling with small groups of trusted companions. “We’re already beginning to see new trends take shape. For example, travelers will be wary of public transportation and plane travel, choosing to drive via their own cars to explore nearby destinations,” said Lisa Burns, executive director of the Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council. “We also predict there will be a larger emphasis on outdoor, open-air attractions and destinations as social distancing phases out slowly.” Dan Yates, managing director of Pitchup.com,

agreed. “Even if the government gives the green light before summer, many will be reticent to travel and will choose remote, domestic locations like campgrounds over densely populated areas, certainly avoiding transport hubs like international airports,” he said, and added: “We also anticipate an increased interest in lowcost travel given the economic impact coronavirus has inflicted on so many.” Mary Quinn Ramer, president of VisitLEX, echoed the expectation, “We anticipate many travelers will still play it relatively safe by traveling in smaller groups and choosing closer-to-home, more familiar domestic travel after restrictions are lifted.” She said, “Following this long period of social distancing, we’ll find many people revisiting the places and experiences that fill them with joy.” Phil Hospod, owner of Rhode Island’s The Wayfinder Hotel, also believes people will largely stick to traveling via private automobile, saying, “We expect to see families, friends and couples jumping into their cars and hitting the open road. We also predict we’ll see more travelers choosing convenient, nostalgic vacation destinations.” Despite these near-term trend forecasts, Ramer also predicts that people will be also eager to set things in motion for trips in the further-off future. “After being cooped up, people will start to put plans in place for destinations that have always been on their bucket list,” she said, “and they may even be more apt to try adventure-filled experiences with their renewed sense of freedom.” Those who do travel internationally are expected to take steps to avoid crowds, opting for off-the-beaten-path locales and also booking during shoulder season.

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HEALTH & FINANCE

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PERSONAL FINANCE | ADVICE

Understand risks of fixed income

The spread between the highest- and lowest-quality bonds always seems to tempt some investors. Don’t forget the lesson of the 2008-09 crisis: Chasing yield is an expensive and foolish proposition. And just because the Federal Reserve now is buying low-quality bonds doesn’t mean you should. Here’s how to think about debt. Bonds serve as ballast against your equities. They also produce income. But most importantly, they promise a return of — not on — capital. Because fixed-income should be part of any diversified portfolio, it’s best to stick with investment-grade bonds. One can never go wrong with high-quality corporate debt. I also like Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, or TIPS, as a modest hedge against inflation. Look for opportunities in the municipal-bond markets, especially general obligation bonds — but only from entities that are not overly indebted.

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How to fill the holes in your retirement plan Five ways to increase your odds for financial security

Develop situational awareness

ou have been diligently working, saving and investing for retirement. You put in 40 or even 60 hours a week for almost 50 years. At long last, you get to kick BARRY back, play bridge, golf, RITHOLTZ fish, whatever pastimes you enjoy. You no longer have to trudge to the office or answer to the boss. Then the pandemic hit: The economy starts tanking, a plunging stock market wipes out as much as a third of the value of your stock holdings, and bond yields disappear. Now what? The good news is you have options. Start with these five things, and your odds go up for a secure retirement:

This phrase comes from the early days of military aviation and was defined as “the perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time and space, the comprehension of their meaning and the projection of their future status.” It was considered essential for pilots if they were to survive their encounters with enemy aircraft. For investors, it means objectively assessing the risks around you. Understand the range of potential outcomes for your investments. Learn what has happened historically. Prioritize the most important inputs. Remove the nonsense in your information diet, and focus on helpful, informative and accurate sources. Steer clear of recession hysteria. Perhaps most important, recognize what is — and is not — within your control.

Have a ‘decumulation’ strategy

How much of your assets will you draw down each year? This is a tough question that depends on many unknowns, including inflation, interest rates and bond yields, financial needs, even longevity. William Sharpe, winner of the 1990 Nobel prize for his work on a model that’s critical in making investment decisions, called the use of savings in retirement “the nastiest, hardest problem in finance.” The key to successfully managing this: having a financial plan that recognizes the unknowns, then focusing on your goals. Every plan should help you understand exactly what you can spend comfortably each year. Without this kind of a strategy, you risk either failing to spend what you want and can, or worse, outliving your money. Working from a position of detailed knowledge instead of guesswork is the best way to have a stress-free retirement.

The obvious tradeoff with equities is that they provide higher expected returns than bonds because they carry more risk. That means not only the possibility of not generating the returns you hoped for but stomach-churning volatility along the way. But because of generally rising longevity, you can’t afford to be without them. The solution is simplicity: Replace all of your individual stock holdings, expensive actively managed funds and alternative investments with broadly diversified, cheap index funds. For those in or near retirement, the risk of holding any single stock is simply too high.

Pivot from saving to spending

This is trickier than it sounds, especially during times of turmoil in the markets. The key to this is as much managing your money as your mindset. We have seen recent retirees become paralyzed when it comes to spending their savings. Surprisingly, underspending can be a larger issue for retirees than is living beyond their means. Software programs can help. Every financial adviser uses these to determine how much can comfortably be spent each year. You can also find retirement calculators online that do something very similar. Use them. You traded decades of your life on the job in return for the chance to enjoy your retirement. Do it right, and the tradeoff will have been well worth it. Barry Ritholtz is chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of “Bailout Nation.”

Study: To live a long life, embrace getting older NANCY CLANTON

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‌Growing old is a goal of most people. Just how old you’ll get could depend not only on your attitude about aging, but also the attitude of those around you. A new study by Orb Media has concluded that people with a positive attitude about getting older live longer and have better mental health. Those who look at aging as a bad thing “are more likely to suffer a heart attack, a stroke or die several years sooner.” Why is healthy aging important? Because, accord-

ing to Orb, by 2050 nearly one out of six people in the world will be over 65, and close to half a billion will be older than 80. Becca Levy, a professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, has been researching attitudes on aging since the 1990s. In one of her studies, Levy found that Americans with more positive views on aging who were tracked over decades lived 7.5 years longer than those with negative views. She attributed this to stress levels. Studies have shown that chronic stress

not only can age your brain, but also can change a person on a cellular level and accelerate the aging process. Orb’s study also found that a culture’s attitude toward its older citizens can have a profound effect. It asked 150,000 people in 101 countries about their experiences and opinions regarding aging and the elderly. Using a scale of 1 (very low respect) to 5 (very high respect), Orb found the overall average global attitude is 3.75. Averages in individual countries range from 2.75 to 4.8. Hungary and Uzbeki-

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Economists see flaws in Trump EPA plan ERIC ROSTON

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‌By proposing to obliterate the legal justification for restricting toxic pollution from power plants, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has flouted bedrock practices that have driven federal policy-making for decades, according to a group of resource economists writing in the journal Science. Finalized in 2012, the agency’s Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, or MATS, was the first U.S. rule to regulate mercury, a potent neurotoxin emitted primarily from coal-burning power plants. The power industry complied with it since April 2016, the deadline spelled out in the rule. Once Donald Trump entered the White House in 2017, however, environmental regulations from the era of his predecessor, Barack Obama, came under scrutiny. Two months into his presidency, Trump directed the EPA to rewrite the Clean Power Plan, the centerpiece of Obama’s climate program. Two months later, he announced he would withdraw the U.S. from the 2015 Paris Agreement. The administration has sought to change rules that address methane emissions, coal-ash waste and car pollution.

The EPA wouldn’t eliminate the mercury rule with this proposal. Instead, it would eliminate the findings that underpin it. The agency argues that controlling mercury and other toxic air pollution from power plants is no longer “appropriate and necessary” — a critical legal precondition for those mandates. Doing so would provide fodder for opponents of the standards to challenge them in federal court by saying that the pollution controls themselves are no longer legally required. At issue specifically is the 2018 cost-benefit analysis underlying the proposed regulatory measure. Cost-benefit analysis is an arcane but powerful tool that has guided the development of federal regulations for four decades. “We’ve had a bipartisan consensus dating to Ronald Reagan that we should analyze the benefits and costs of the regulations that agencies issue,” said Joseph Aldy, a public policy professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, a former adviser to Obama and the Science article’s lead author. He called the EPA’s pollution analysis “some kind of legal distinction that’s somehow inconsistent with the engineering, public health and economic”

“We’ve had a bipartisan consensus dating to Ronald Reagan that we should analyze the benefits and costs of the regulations that agencies issue.” Joseph Aldy, a public policy professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, a former adviser to realities. The Science piece is a condensed version of a longer analysis released in December, in which the economists criticize the proposal for several “deep flaws”: It doesn’t account for what regulators call co-benefits, or reductions in pollution aside from the intended ones. MATS, for instance, also leads to reductions in airborne particulate matter, which kills about 7 million people a year globally according to the World Health Organization. This benefit alone was determined by the EPA in 2011 to be worth more than three times the expected cost.

Research since 2011 into the direct harms of mercury pollution — which affects cognitive and motor development in fetuses and young children and interferes with adults’ nervous-system functioning, which can lead to heart disease among other health issues — has enabled more robust cost-benefit estimates than were available when the rule was written. The most recent estimates show that MATS would yield more than $100 billion in total health benefits through 2050, almost entirely from prevented heart attacks. More broadly, the EPA’s cost-benefit analysis “significantly overestimated the costs and underestimated the benefits,” says Matthew Kotchen, an economist at Yale University and a co-author of the article. That’s in part because coal makes up far less, and natural gas far more of U.S. power generation than anyone expected a decade ago when the mercury rules were being written. The agency appears not to have taken into consideration data from the utilities’ three years of compliance. This rule change has been long expected, but more recently environmental groups decried what they see as the administration

— along with some states and corporate entities — taking advantage of attention shifting to COVID-19 to loosen regulations still further. At the end of March, for instance, the administration temporarily relaxed civil enforcement of various EPA regulations, citing challenges related to the virus. The government of Canada’s Alberta province also extended a $5.3 billion aid package to TC Energy Corp., the oil distributor behind the long-disputed Keystone XL pipeline, at a time when an increasing number of U.S. states are criminalizing protests against pipelines, which they deem “critical infrastructure.” Matt Oberhoffner, director of the Environmental Defense Fund’s Defend Our Future project, said he found the timing of the EPA’s suspended enforcement “particularly galling,” as researchers are beginning to investigate the effects of airborne particulate matter on mortality due to COVID-19. Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of National Wildlife Federation, issued a statement calling the action “an assault on our public health and an absolute abdication of the legal responsibilities of the EPA.”

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Disinfectant riff latest of many Trump science clashes SETH BORENSTEIN

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‌It is annual meeting season for public companies, but the coronavirus restrictions are quickening a trend toward virtual meetings. With no unnecessary travel and stay-at-home orders, some corporations have postponed the meetings. April Hamlin is a partner and securities lawyer in the Minneapolis office of law firm Ballard Spahr. She has helped companies with their annual meetings. “Many companies are just delaying their annual meeting,” said Hamlin. “Some in order to see how things shake out and some due to practical reasons which is the pivot to a virtual meeting.” For years, companies have been dispensing with the pomp and circumstance that once made annual meetings a big event on the corporate calendar for shareholders, employees and retirees. Some

companies made them elaborate affairs hosted by the company at or near its headquarters or moved around the country to be close to major operation centers. Now the big events like Berkshire Hathaway’s and Hormel’s are few and far between, and many annual meetings are lightly attended and held at company headquarters or even the offices of companies’ corporate attorneys. Companies might have to change corporate bylaws to allow the change to virtual, depending on the state where they are registered. Some bylaws also stipulate a physical place by the wording in bylaws. “A couple of years ago when the virtual meetings started to gain in popularity some boards thought to do that, even if they didn’t take advantage of that,” Hamlin said. The changes require board, not full shareholder, approval, so

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eace and quiet were part of the idea behind the 5-acre plot of Georgia farmland that Annette and Jared Thurmon bought and built on in 2015. So the irony isn’t lost on the couple when today, knee-deep in country life, they occasionally find themselves engulfed by hee-hawing donkeys, crowing roosters, mewing cats, and spitting alpacas. These are a different kind of noise, of course. Worlds different from the mental noise of their old life, just outside Atlanta. “When we first got married, we lived by a school,” Jared says. “Every morning at dawn, we’d hear the sound of brakes and the rev of diesel engines from the big buses.” The farm noises you can get lost in, laugh at—even meditate to. Often, they’re accompanied by the best noise of all, squeals from Annette and Jared’s 1-year-old daughter, Ava. Eight-thirty a.m. rounds are for feeding the animals of Azure Farm: six cats, five alpacas, two donkeys, turkeys, ducks, a coop house of hens, and one rooster. Jared named the farm after the color of the sky on cloudless summer days. It was four years ago that they ditched their urban newlywed digs in favor of this slower, quieter, more thoughtful way of life. And they haven’t looked back. Out here, the only neighbors in sight are Annette’s parents, and their house is visible only during fall and winter. Annette and Jared summoned Rosa and Ignacio Chaviano from Kansas City when the little house over the hill went up for sale. “We didn’t have a baby yet, although of course they hoped we would,” Annette says. “And of course, we did.” Now, Ava need merely head next door to spend the day with Abuelo and Abuela Chaviano. Annette grew up speaking Spanish with her Cuban-born parents, and she adores watching them do the same with Ava. Annette hopes to pass on the lessons of farm life. “When she’s old enough, I’ll let Ava collect the eggs and pick the blueberries,” she says. “She’s going to have this ready-made outdoor playground of natural toys. I can’t wait!”

Upon purchasing their 5-acre farm in Adairsville, Georgia, Jared and Annette Thurmon built a new three-bedroom house, a greenhouse, this photo, and a chicken coop. The couple, below, now enjoys lounging on the front porch with their baby, Ava.

The couple builds their raised beds to be no more than 3×4 feet so they can easily access each bed’s center while standing or kneeling.

Annette’s top wish for the dining room was that it be big enough to accommodate family gatherings. “When we’re all together, there are about 14 of us,” she says. Plentiful windows offer views of the animals in their front and back pastures.

Azure Farm’s five alpacas, above, and procession of chickens are recurring favorites on their Instagram page.

“Home is so important; it’s your place,” says Annette, who keeps her Instagram page (@azurefarm) updated with daily doses of farm fun.

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Weaver taken in fifth round RON COUNTS

Idaho Statesman‌

‌BOISE — One of Boise State’s top pass rushers in program history is headed to Miami. Weaver was taken by the Dolphins with the 164th pick in the fifth round Saturday, and he was the second Boise State player taken in this year’s draft. He followed left tackle Ezra Cleveland, who went in the second round to the Minnesota Vikings. The Dolphins traded picks 173 and 227 to the Eagles to move up

in the fifth round to take Weaver. The Broncos have now had at least two players drafted every year since 2016, and at least one Boise State player has been selected every year since 2010. Weaver was projected early in the pre-draft process as a firstround pick, but he ended up having to wait until the final day of the draft to hear his name called. “This is a classic case of bad body, good player,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said on the broadcast. “He’s not going to wow you

when you see him, but what he does have is a knack for getting to the quarterback. Not a real explosive first step, but he’s got this wiggle and ability to bend once he gets to the very top of his rush. ... And he’s an outstanding finisher.” Weaver is No. 2 all-time at Boise State with 34 career sacks. He trails only Erik Helgeson, who ended his career with 54.5. Last fall, Weaver set the Mountain West career sacks record COURTESY, BOISE STATE‌ and finished No. 5 in the country with 13.5. Curtis Weaver is No. 2 all-time at Boise State with 34 career sacks.

F1’s Norris displays virtual dominance JENNA FRYER

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Georgia running back D’Andre Swift and Kentucky guard Logan Stenberg. “The SEC, I would argue, is one of the top one or two conferences in college football. I think a lot of people say it is the best conference,” Detroit general manager Bob Quinn said. “The competition that’s in that conference — from LSU to Alabama to Auburn to Georgia to all those schools — and some of the other teams have really, really good

Formula One driver Lando ‌ Norris embarrassed the field in his IndyCar iRacing debut by dominating Saturday’s race at virtual Circuit of the Americas in Texas. The 20-year-old British driver is a skilled iRacer and competed in the virtual event for Arrow McLaren SP, an IndyCar team that McLaren partnered with for this season to enter the American series. Norris dom- Norris inated qualifying to start from the pole and relinquished the lead during a pit stop. He then picked his way back through the 33-driver field on the virtual road course in Austin, Texas, and regained the lead with four laps remaining when Felix Rosenqvist spun. His victory snapped a threerace iRacing winning streak for Team Penske that included consecutive victories by Simon Pagenaud. Norris overcame a spin after his pit stops, then a challenge from Arrow McLaren rookie Patricio O’Ward. “It was a tough race especially Pato chasing me down on new tires at the end,” Norris said. “I didn’t think I’d get back to the front after that spin.” Norris had more than 20,000 viewers streaming his race on the gaming app Twitch as he crossed the finish line — numbers that dwarf any of the regular IndyCar competitors. O’Ward gave Arrow McLaren a 1-2 finish, followed by Rosenqvist

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The SEC pipeline continued to flow during Day 3 of the NFL draft, with Florida running back La’Mical Perine, right, going to the New York Jets in the fourth round.

Led by LSU, SEC players dominate remote NFL draft BARRY WILNER

Associated Press‌

‌Maybe the Southeastern Conference should simply hold onto its players and become part of the NFL. The home of national champion LSU and perennial contenders Alabama, Georgia and Auburn, the SEC dominated the first four rounds of the NFL draft before the flow of talent slowed to a trickle. Or the conference finally began running out of top prospects. The first four rounds are where

the vast majority of pro starters are found. So beginning with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who went first overall to the Bengals, the SEC provided the mother lode. And by the time this remote draft was over, 63 players had come from its 14 teams — well, 13, because Ole Miss was ignored. LSU had 14 players selected, tying the most in a seven-round draft, followed by Alabama with nine. It wasn’t quite a record because the SEC had 64 draftees a year ago, but this year’s haul was

further proof of the conferences place atop college football. “I think it’s really easy to see NFL players when you watch as many players get drafted from the SEC and from that conference,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said after his team grabbed Georgia tackle Isaiah Wilson and LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton. “But there’s great players in every conference. It’s just you don’t have to look too far to see them play against some really talented players.” The Lions noticed. They took

New court documents reveal discussion of World Series umpire assignments RONALD BLUM

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‌NEW YORK — A major league official testified he suggested Ángel Hernández be removed from consideration for the 2015 World Series because he did not think Commissioner Rob Manfred would approve the umpire to work baseball’s premier event. Hernández sued Major League Baseball in 2017, alleging race discrimination and cited his failure to be assigned to the World Series since 2005 and MLB’s failure to promote him to crew chief. Documents and depositions from pretrial discovery were filed late Friday night and early

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Saturday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan as part of Hernández’s motion for a partial summary judgment. A member of the big league staff since 1993, the Cuba-born Hernández worked the World Series in 2002 and 2005. He was not picked after Joe Torre was hired in 2011 to head baseball operations. Steve Palermo, an umpire supervisor, sent an email on Oct. 16, 2015, to Randy Marsh, the director of umpiring, recommending Hernández for the World Series along with Phil Cuzzi, Gerry Davis, Marvin Hudson, Dale Scott, Bill Welke and Jim

Wolf. Palermo copied Torre and Peter Woodfork, the senior vice president of baseball operations. Woodfork forwarded the email to Matt McKendry, senior director of umpire operations, and wrote on top: “Four new umpires and the guy in the middle of the largest debacle.” Woodfork sent a text message to Torre, the chief baseball officer, on the afternoon of Oct. 16 that read: “Angel is going to be a no for Rob.” Rich Rieker, director of umpire development, sent an email to Woodfork later that day, stating:

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Home plate umpire Angel Hernandez signals during game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 1, 2019, in Detroit. A major league official testified he suggested Hernandez be removed from consideration for the 2015 World Series because he did not think Commissioner Rob Manfred would approve the umpire to work baseball’s Please see UMPIRE, Page D2 premier event.

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Re-energized Augustus may play past this season DOUG FEINBERG

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‌A move to a new team for the first time in her career might have convinced Seimone Augustus to play past this season. Augustus signed with the Los Angeles Sparks on Feb. 20 after playing the first 14 years of her career with the Minnesota Lynx. The veteran guard had previously said that she thought that 2020 would be her final season. “To be honest, my mind is kind of open to coming back,” Augustus said on a conference call from her home in Louisiana on Friday. “A lot of that is if we do have a season, how well I play, how my body feels, how my mind feels. But I’m not closed to maybe playing another season if possible.” It was the first time that the former All-Star, who turns 36 next week, had talked to the media since she signed with the rival Sparks. Augustus had posted on an Instagram video last month that she was disappointed with the Lynx and the negotiations they had over re-signing her. “I understand where they are as an organization and where I am as a player,” Augustus said. “It’s hard to try to rebuild, but also honor and do the right things by a player who’s been there so long. I just wanted to go out with a bang. Unfortunately, we

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Members of the Minnesota Lynx, from left, Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Rebekkah Brunson and Lindsay Whalen celebrate during the 2016 WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks in Los Angeles. Augustus has left the Lynx after 14 seasons to join the Sparks. The All-WNBA guard was a key piece of four championship teams in Minnesota. couldn’t come to an agreement on that. It came to opening the door to see what was out there.” Augustus was surprised when Los Angeles reached out. The two teams met in back-to-back

WNBA Finals in 2016 and 2017 and have had many memorable matchups. She wasn’t too worried about moving to the other side of the rivalry since she had played with many of the Sparks play-

ers overseas or on U.S. Olympic teams, including Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker and Chelsea Gray. “I played with Nneka overseas, so she’s probably the one

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Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm fell to the fifth round before he was drafted by the Buffalo Bills.

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players.” Nearly every NFL club will have an LSU Tiger or member of the Crimson Tide on its roster by next week. As the third day of this unusual draft concluded, it became clear that concerns about communication problems cropping up were overblown. Clunky at times, poignant at others, and exceptionally entertaining in spots, the draft did what Commissioner Roger Goodell hoped. Sure, there were awkward moments, but those come even when the draft is a mega-event drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to the “Rocky Steps” in Philadelphia or lower Broadway in Nashville. Goodell has insisted the sporting world needed the draft to be held on time, and the amount of eyeballs watching has been, well, an eye-opening number. Late in Saturday’s final round, the league said it had gone over $100 million in total funds raised in all its efforts to battle the coronavirus. The telethon accompanying the draft raised more than $6.6 million for six organizations involved in coronavirus relief. NFL general managers also put together donations, initiated by the Eagles’ Howie Roseman, with each giving at least $8,000 for every selection in this draft. The NFL said it would match every telethon donation on Friday and Saturday. “We’re forced to adapt here and change and do this differently, but it’s actually been a lot of great learning,” Goodell said. “We’ve seen some things that we’ve maybe called ‘stumbled on’ that really, I think, will be elements of drafts going into the future. The

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“I do not know the totals. They are just suggestions. Put who you and Joe want in from the suggestions. Take Ángel out if you want. Any supervisor or director that told any umpires about any lists should be disciplined.” Cuzzi, Hudson, Welke and Wolf had not worked a World Series. Hernández was involved in a controversy in 2013 when Oakland’s Adam Rosales was awarded a double after a video review rather than a home run. The replay system in use at the time did not provide sufficiently clear images to the New York control room. Welke and Wolf were picked for the 2015 Series between Kansas City and the New York Mets, along with fellow Series newcomer Mark Carlson. They were joined by Gary Cederstom, Mike Everitt, Alfonso Márquez and Mike Winters. During a deposition last June 21, Woodfork testified he did not recall Manfred telling him he did not want Hernández in the World Series. Woodfork testified “I took a presumption on the situation.” Ed Montague, another umpire supervisor, recommended Hernández for the 2012 World Series. An MLB document referenced in the case stated just 7% of umpires were minorities. Woodfork testified Torre, who retired in February, “focuses on leadership” in crew chief decisions rather than evaluations. MLB has used computer evaluations of umpires’ balls and strikes calls for two decades. Manfred testified that in-person evaluations of umpires were requested by the World Umpires Association during bargaining. “We went along with it in order to get a deal on the evaluation system, but frankly, I don’t think anybody places a lot of weight on what they turn in,” he said. Hernández has been an interim

I’ve talked to the most,” she said. “I’ve been around Chelsea a little bit with USA Basketball. Candace, the only message I really received from her was like, ‘Congrats, glad you’re here. Let’s get it.’ And that’s all I really needed to hear. We’re going to work to achieve our goal, which is possibly to get a championship for the city.” Augustus is coming off an injury-plagued season during which she played in only 12 games for the Lynx and averaged 3.8 points. She said she had a good conversation with Sparks coach Derek Fisher about her role with her new team. They foresee her providing a veteran leadership role that was vacated when former Sparks guard Alana Beard retired. “When I’m out there, I’ll play my minutes and play them hard, give the team whatever I’ve got,” Augustus said. “I’ve always been perfect at just finding my spots; my jumper has been my bread and butter.” For now Augustus is waiting for the league to see if it can play this year. Training camps were supposed to open this weekend, but the WNBA postponed the start indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic. “My bags have been packed for a while,” Augustus said. “I’ll be ready.”

crew chief but hasn’t been picked as a permanent head. Kerwin Danley became the first African-American umpire crew chief in February, and Márquez was elevated to the first Hispanic crew chief born outside the United States. Marquez is the second overall after Richie Garcia, who was born in Florida. Márquez was the first Mexican-born umpire to work in the majors. “Ángel has earned the opportunity to run that crew,” Woodfork said. “There are times when Ángel successfully performs in that, and there are other times where he seems to struggle.” Hernández’s suit alleges violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, New York and Ohio state law and the New York City administrative code. MLB has declined comment. He was announced to work the 2017 All-Star Game shortly after he sued. He worked the League Championship Series in 2016 and Division Series in 2018 and 2019. During the 2018 playoffs, he was reversed in three of four video reviews when he worked first base in Game 3 between Boston and the New York Yankees. Depositions revealed Hernández was fined for trying to get a baseball for a colleague who called Homer Bailey’s no-hitter. Marsh, a former crew chief, testified he was suspended for three days for a similar offense. Marsh also testified that Richie Garcia was fired as an umpire supervisor in March 2010 following an issue connected with Vic Carapazza, who umped his first big league game a month later. “His son-in-law was umpiring in the minor leagues, was in strong consideration for promotion to the major leagues, and he was told not to go watch him work, because of being related to him,” Marsh testified. “He continued to do so. He had been told not to do it, and he continued to do.” Many of the documents were filed under seal accompanied by highly redacted public versions.

The first quarterback chosen on Day 3 was Washington’s Jacob Eason, who went to Indianapolis. ability to use the virtual platforms in a way that we really didn’t think about until we were forced to.” The league even awarded the 2022 draft to Las Vegas after all events on the Strip for this year were canceled due to the nationwide shutdown of large gatherings to curb the spread of the virus. To open Saturday, Appalachian State had its second player chosen, linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither, who went to Cincinnati. The Sun Belt’s defensive player of the year was a standout at the Senior Bowl — a game the Bengals coaching staff worked. The Redskins dealt their unhappy veteran tackle Trent Williams to San Francisco on Saturday morning and then chose LSU’s Saadiq Charles, who has been plagued by off-field issues and served a six-game suspension. The Niners, who later announced the retirement of longtime standout left tackle Joe Staley, sent a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft and a 2021 third-rounder to acquire Williams. The deal reunites him with

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who was the offensive coordinator in Washington when Williams was drafted fourth overall in 2010. San Francisco made two other trades, first sending Matt Breida, who was the Niners’ starting running back for part of their NFC title season, to Miami for a fifth-rounde pick. Then the 49ers traded wideout Marquise Goodwin to Philadelphia for a swap of sixth-round spots. The first quarterback chosen on Day 3 was Washington’s Jacob Eason, who went to Indianapolis. The Colts, of course, signed Philip Rivers as a free agent and still have incumbent Jacoby Brissett. Both have contracts only through 2020, though. Eason lost out to Jake Fromm at Georgia, then transferred to Washington. Fromm finally went 167th overall to Buffalo, which has a young QB in Josh Allen. Fromm likely was hurt by a mediocre combine performance. He was taken well after the Jets got Florida International QB James Morgan at 125th.

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of Chip Ganassi Racing. “It was good, but man, Lando is quick in the SIM,” said O’Ward, who turns 21 in May and is re-adjusting to racing on a simulator after letting it sit idle during real competition. “I just got it back up and running ever since we started this iRacing challenge in IndyCar. But I’m proud that we got 1-2, I was pushing hard at the end to get to him and couldn’t get him.” Norris, who competed via an invitation from IndyCar, said he uses the simulator as a tool to sharpen his skills. He said his rig “is the best stuff you can get, which is important because I really see using SIM to help my driving and work with my engineer. “I don’t just use it for fun, I use it for a lot of work. To replicate things in real life.” IndyCar had planned to compete next race at “a dream track” not currently on the circuit for

what is supposed to be the series’ iRacing finale. Instead, the series announced after the race it will compete next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a 175-mile event for a 33-driver field. The league will give guaranteed spots to all full-time IndyCar entrants, as well as any winner of a previous iRacing event, which makes Norris, Australian V8 SuperCars champion Scott McLaughlin and part-time IndyCar driver Sage Karam eligible. The remaining slots in the field will be determined by a Wednesday qualifying session that mimics actual Indy 500 qualifying — drivers will earn their starting position based on their average speed over four laps. IndyCar suspended its season two days before the March 15 opening race and the Indianapolis 500 has been moved to August. The series is hoping to start its season June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway, the next race on the schedule that has yet to be canceled or postponed.

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AUTO RACING NASCAR: In the season’s 10th race, Chase Elliott scored his first victory of 2019 with an assist from Hendrick Motorsports teammate Alex Bowman at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. The fans rose to their feet and gave the Georgia native a huge ovation. GOLF PGA Tour: The Zurich Classic would have wrapped up with two-man teams parting ways and heading to the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina.

WHAT THEY SAID “This will be Mardi Gras times 10. There will be, I believe, a great celebration of life — the appreciation we have that maybe we took for granted before that will be a fun thing for all people to be a part of. Of course sports plays a huge role in that.” — Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self, looking ahead to fans’ reaction to the return of sports

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1905: Jack McCarthy of the Chicago Cubs became the only outfielder in major league history to throw out three runners at the plate, each of whom became the second out of a double play. The victims were the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 2-1 loss. 1950: The University of Miami ended the longest winning streak in collegiate tennis by defeating William & Mary 8-1. William & Mary, unbeaten in five years, had won 82 consecutive meets. 1964: The Boston Celtics captured their sixth consecutive NBA title with a 10599 victory over the San Francisco Warriors in Game 5 of the Finals. 1995: The Colorado Rockies posted an 11-9 victory over the New York Mets in 14 innings, tying the NL record for in-

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2012: The Charlotte Bobcats finished with the worst winning percentage in NBA history after a 104-84 loss to the New York Knicks. The Bobcats’ 23rd consecutive loss left them with a winning percentage of .106 (7-59) in the lockout-shortened season. The record was set 39 years earlier, when the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers finished 9-73 (.110) in a full regular season. nings played in a season opener. 2002: Odalis Perez of Los Angeles faced the minimum 27 batters in his first career shutout. Perez was perfect for six innings in a 10-0 win over the Cubs at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

2009: French swimmer Frederick Bousquet set a world record in the 50-meter freestyle, becoming the first person to break the 21-second barrier. Bousquet broke the record at the French championships finishing in 20.94 seconds. 2012: Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck was selected first overall in the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, followed by Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, who was taken by the Washington Redskins. 2014: Wladimir Klitschko toyed with Alex Leapai and knocked him out in the fifth round to retain his four heavyweight boxing belts in Oberhausen, Germany.

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“Basketball (and other things)”

Andrew Luck set the 4,183 record for rookie season passing yards after he was drafted by

the Colts in 2012. He retired in August 2019 after seven seasons, citing a cycle of injuries and rehabilitation.

Shea Serrano (2017) Have you ever wondered where Air Bud would get selected in a fictional basketball player draft? What about Lola Bunny “Space Jam,” Sidney Deane “White Men Can’t Jump” or Will Smith “Fresh Prince?” Of course you haven’t. Serrano answers the basketball questions you didn’t know you needed answers to. We’re talking trivial questions, like which was the most important NBA championship ever, and more pressing questions, such as “If 1997 Karl Malone and a bear swapped places for a season, who would be more successful?” In other words, essential reading. — Michael Singer, Denver Post

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John Isner, 35

J.B. Holmes, 38

Owns secondmost aces in ATP history (more than 12,000) and won longest tennis match in history at Wimbledon (2010, 11 hours, 5 minutes over Nicolas Mahut).

Has five career PGA Tour wins. Dropped out of PGA Championship in 2011 and needed brain surgery. Golfer returned to post wins in 2014, 2015 and 2019.

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Bill Wennington, 57 Seven-footer played 13 seasons in the NBA, winning three world championships with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

5. “The Hustler” (1961) Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott and Piper Laurie give stellar performances in this dark drama about the kind of trouble (with a capital “T”) that you can get into at a pool hall. Newman’s self-centered Fast Eddie Felson (a role he would reprise 25 years later opposite Tom Cruise in Martin Scorsese’s “The Color of Money”) is all talent and ambition. He’s too blind and naive to see the game that’s really being played and what he’s losing along the way. By the way, the real Jake LaMotta of “Raging Bull” fame plays a bartender. — Chicago Tribune counts down the 30 greatest sports movies — one for each day of April.

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Mike Scott, 65 Posted 124-108 record in 13 seasons with the New York Mets and Houston Astros. Won NL Cy Young Award in 1986, firing no-hitter and striking out 306 batters.

Donna de Varona, 73 Two-time Olympic gold medalwinning swimmer (Tokyo, 1964) went on to an Emmy award-winning sportscasting career.

Notre Dame: Walt Patulski (1972), Paul Hornung (1957), Leon Hart (1950), Frank Dancewicz (1946), Angelo Bertelli (1944)

Oklahoma: Kyler Murray (2019), Baker Mayfield (2018), Sam Bradford (2010), Billy Sims (1980), Lee Roy Selmon (1976)

Southern Cal: Carson Palmer (2003), Keyshawn Johnson (1996), Ricky Bell (1977), O.J. Simpson (1969), Ron Yary (1968)

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Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef more widespread than ever BRISBANE, Australia — An ‌ aerial survey of the Great Barrier Reef shows coral bleaching is sweeping across the area off the east of Australia for the third time in five years. Bleaching has struck all three

regions of the world’s largest coral reef system and is more widespread than ever, scientists from James Cook University in Queensland state said earlier this month. The air surveys of 1,036 reefs found bleached coral in the northern, central and southern areas, James Cook University professor Terry Hughes said. “As summers grow hotter and

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hotter, we no longer need an El Nino event to trigger mass bleaching at the scale of the Great Barrier Reef,” Hughes said. “Of the five events we have seen so far, only 1998 and 2016 occurred during El Nino conditions.” El Nino is a climate pattern that starts with a band of warm ocean water in the central and east-central Pacific around the equator and affects global weather.

The Great Barrier Reef is made up of 2,900 separate reefs and 900 islands. It is unable to recover because there is not enough time between bleaching events. “We have already seen the first example of back-to-back bleaching — in the consecutive summers of 2016 and 2017,” Hughes said, adding that the number of reefs spared from bleaching is shrinking as it becomes more widespread.

He said underwater surveys will be carried out later in the year to assess the extent of damage. In early March, David Wachenfeld, chief scientist at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, said the reef was facing a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks following the most widespread coral bleaching the natural wonder has ever endured.

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