THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 20, 2020 Page 9 DEALING | from page 8 ton, which begins in mid-April and runs through October. But that job could be in jeopardy if the current Coronavirus lockdown continues into the summer and fall months. Toci and his family currently live in an apartment complex on the west side of town, but have been trying to get into a house. He considers the biggest challenge of the current health crisis is having his three boys adjust to an ever-changing routine and focusing on their studies during the period that school will remain closed. “They’re used to a routine and being with their peers,” Toci said. “Normally, I’d take them to McDonalds to have something to eat and play. But they can’t go there now. They miss their peers and teachers. And, it’s tough to tell them to do their work,” he said. His three boys can’t do all the fun activities, like going to a movie or playing with friends. But they have games they can play at home, access to a home computer and their phones to keep them occupied. “Social media also helps. But I have some concerns about some of the content they could be exposed to,” he said. “I think we’ll be okay if we follow the rules.” It’s good to stay home Ed Barile, 73, came out for a coffee Monday at the Dunkin Donuts across the street from the Saugus Public Safety Building on Hamilton Street. Still working in the engineering field, he said he can do his work at home without much disruption in his life. He thinks state and federal officials are doing the right thing to fight the Coronavirus, but said they should have done it earlier. “This is a virus that is very contagious that we don’t know how to handle yet,” Barile said. “It’s good that people stay home so we can try to eradicate this thing and not have a spike in people going to the hospital,” he said. Barile, who is a Democrat, said he doesn’t like the way President Trump initially treated the Coronavirus by suggesting that its health threat was exaggerated by the media. The federal government should have taken a more aggressive approach to the virus much sooner than it did, he said. “Just look at what happened in Italy. It’s a mess,” Barile said “For once, Trump is listening to scientists and doctors instead of people who are full of crap. Politicians should listen to the scientists for once,” he said. So what ’s the biggest change he’s noticed? “The biggest change is our outlook,” he said. “I think we’re in shock that it’s as serious as it is. People are finally getting it. And it’s starting to reflect back on the president. I think he’s been told to shut his mouth by people in his administration,” he said. Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, said living in a world fixated on the Coronavirus has led to disruptions or inconveniences in her daily routine. But she seems to be taking things in stride. “It’s made for a lot of changes every day. You have to realize what you plan to do is not what you will be doing,” Eisener said. “It also gives you an opportunity to try new foods, because the foods that you went to the store to get are gone. And with everything shut down, you have time to do Ginny Lecaroz, Owner Saugus, MA 339-206-1970 missgspetsittingservice@gmail.com Fully insured Fully certied the things on your to-do list,” she said. Eisener, who is an avid reader of history, said she doesn’t believe that state and federal officials are over-reacting to the virus. She added that it’s important to reflect on past history too. “It’s better to go slightly overboard to keep people from dying,” she said. “We had a program about 1918, the Spanish influenza and World War I. We don’t want to go through that again,” she said. The Spanish Flu infected about 500 million people and took 50 million lives. Temple Emmanuel shuts down due to COVID 19 D ue to the currently changing guidelines for the community’s safety from local and national government in dealing with COVID-19, Temple Emmanuel will cancel all religious, educational and social events for March and April, including Passover services and Community Seder. Questions can be sent to Rabbi Greg Hersh or President Evan Pressman at 781-2451886 or info@WakefieldTemple.org. Staying aware and vigilant with our health and wellbeing is paramount as we get through this together. WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. Collision Repair Shop for Geico, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Progressive and more! * Over 30 Years of putting families back on the Road Safe & Fast! * ATLAS Stands Behind All Repairs with a Limited Lifetime Warranty 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
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