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82°/74° 83°/73° 84°/73° field: Alley’s Complete forecast, A2 state title had special meaning. C1 Statistics on COVID-19 reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health as of Tuesday. FLORENCE n MUSCLE SHOALS n SHEFFIELD n TUSCUMBIA n NORTHWEST ALABAMA County Cases Deaths Colbert 6,374 139 Franklin 4,297 83 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 timesdaily.com timesdaily @TimesDaily Lauderdale 9,556 246 Statewide 546,540 11,220 WELCOME BACK MUSCLE SHOALS Hardest hit county: Jefferson with 80,705 cases and 1,549 deaths. Job hunt for REGION Seniors glad to get golf pro begins By Russ Corey Staff Writer back to centers MUSCLE SHOALS — City council members have approved a new job description for the golf pro at Cypress Lakes Golf & Tennis Facility. Parks and Recreation Department Director Rusty Wheeles said the job has been posted in house for all city employees to consider. “We put it out (Tuesday) and it will end next Monday,” Wheeles said of Florence hosts K-9 the posting. certifications this week If nobody internally applies, the job will be posted for the general public The police department is hosting for two weeks, City Clerk Ricky Wil- this year’s U.S. Police Canine Asso- liams said. ciation Region 22 certification trials Wheeles said he doesn’t think any B1 this week. current city employees will apply for the job because one of the require- WEIRD NEWS ments of the position is holding a Class A Professional Golf Association German military to certification. “I’m not aware of anyone having ship surplus beer back it,” he said. from Afghanistan Previously, a candidate could either have the certification or be BERLIN — The German military working toward it. The amended job says it has found a solution for description makes the Class A PGA an unusual logistics problem its certification a requirement. troops in Afghanistan face: a glut Applications that are received of beer. will be reviewed by Wheeles and the Defense Ministry spokeswoman Muscle Shoals Civil Service Board. Christina Routsi said Monday that The board is expected to meet July 6, a recent decision by the German Wheeles said. commander in Afghanistan to “We will go though the applications ban the consumption of alcohol and figure out who to interview,” he for security reasons had resulted said. “We’re hoping to get the inter- in a pileup of beer, wine and Roger McNeece walks past decorations as the Muscle Shoals Senior Living Center opened to guests on views done in a week, by mid July.” mixed drinks at Camp Marmal in Tuesday. [PHOTOS BY DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY] Williams said three weeks is typi- Mazar-e-Sharif. cally the time allowed to advertise a German soldiers are usually By Russ Corey position in the city. entitled to two cans of beer — or Staff Writer Once interviews are concluded, equivalent — per day. Wheeles said he would make a recom- Routsi said the military had MUSCLE SHOALS — mendation to the Civil Service Board, found a civilian contractor who There was an overlying which has the final authority to hire will take the alcohol back out theme among the more than the new golf pro. of the country ahead of the two dozen senior citizens “All department heads make rec- German troops’ withdrawal from who returned to the Muscle ommendations to the Civil Service Afghanistan as the NATO mission Shoals Living Center on Board,” Wheeles said. in the country ends in the coming Tuesday. The only positions the city council months. While they were glad to selects are department heads, Wil- The German army said almost participate in exercises and liams said. 6,000 gallons of alcohol — includ- bingo, the main reason the Another change in the job descrip- ing almost 60,000 cans of beer men and women who fre- tion states the new golf pro would — couldn’t be sold in Afghanistan quent the center were glad assume the role of supervisor of due to local religious restrictions, to be back was being around Cypress Lakes Golf & Tennis Facility or destroyed for environmental each other once again. if the general manager, Scott Arndt, reasons. Muscle Shoals and Shef- is on vacation or out of the office for — The Associated Press field welcomed returning some reason, Wheeles said. seniors after their respective Right now, he said, there is nobody directors and mayors gave to assume that role, except for ONLINE the green light to reopen. himself. The Muscle Shoals Living Wheeles said they hope to have the Follow us on Center was decorated with new pro in place by the end of July. Facebook. balloons and streamers. Frankie Kelly cuts a celebration cake as he is applauded by Janet [email protected] or 256- YOUR OPINION SEE CENTERS , A5 Nichols, director of the Muscle Shoals Senior Living Center. 740-5738. Twitter@TD_.RussCorey

Tuesday’s Question: When will Nick Saban win his next national TUSCUMBIA championship? 1-3 years: 86.7% 4 to 6 years: Never: 12.7% 0.7% Demolition of 23 properties to cost $354K Today’s Question: Do you think Senate bill 258, which allows law By Lisa Singleton-Rickman declared — architects to start immediately 2027, adding another The first half of the enforcement to collect saliva at the Staff Writer and state consultants and this early prep work five years to the pay- $1.5 million could scene of a wreck or traffic stop will for surveying. should start soon,” ment schedule. By doing arrive any day, and the help get more drugged drivers off TUSCUMBIA — The The council approved Underwood said. “The so, it will create $1.5 remainder at year’s end. the roadways? city council is moving Create Architects of quicker the better for million that can be used Underwood said forward with a demo- Florence to oversee the us.” now by the city. the city hasn’t made Vol. 132 No. 114 lition project that will project with Katherine In other business the “The risk with waiting definitive plans for Classified...... C4 Obituaries...... B2 remove 23 structures Swope of Montgomery council: is not knowing what the that money as regula- Comics...... D3 Opinion...... A4 from the city’s land- serving as the demoli- • Authorized Under- market will be then,” tions are still being set Crossword...... D4 Region...... B1 scape, beginning with tion site surveyor. wood to begin a bond Underwood said. regarding how it can be Life...... D1 Sports...... C1 some key appointments. Ninety percent of refinancing process, due • Approved a new used. Lotteries...... C1 Weather...... A2 Mayor Kerry Under- the $354,000 project is to the low interest rate account for its Corona wood said before the funded through a state of less than 2%. Virus Local Fiscal lisa.singleton-rick- actual demolition can Community Develop- It’s an opportunity Recovery Funds that [email protected] get underway, two ment Block Grant. to roll over some bonds Underwood said will or 256-740-5735. Twit- appointments had to be “We’re ready for this scheduled to pay off in arrive in two parts. ter@TD _LSRickman.

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Sports commentator Dick Vitale is 82. Author Letty Cottin Pogrebin is 82. Rock musician Great White Way. ation I’d ever Mick Box (Uriah Heep) is 74. Retired MLB All-Star Dave Parker is 70. Film composer James Newton Howard is 70. New Jersey’s favorite son ‘get into’ with Hov is a creative Mystery author Patricia Cornwell is 65. Actor Michael J. Fox is 60. Writer-producer Aaron Sorkin is 60. Actor Gloria will return to Broadway with his tangent, such as our #1 song Reuben is 57. Gospel singer-actress Tamela Mann is 55. Rock musician Dean Felber (Hootie & the Blowfish) is 54. Rock one-man show, the cleverly titled ‘Heartbreaker’!! To the people Depp musician Dean Dinning is 54. Musician Ed Simons is 51. Actor Keesha Sharp is 48. Bluegrass singer-musician Jamie “Springsteen on Broadway,” this who make up these lies I say Dailey (Dailey & Vincent) is 46. Actor Michaela Conlin is 43. Actor Natalie Portman is 40. Actor Mae Whitman is 33. summer, he announced Monday. ‘Poof! —Vamoose, sonofa*****’!,” “I loved doing ‘Springsteen Carey tweeted, including a clip on Broadway’ and I’m thrilled to from the video of the pair’s 1999 have been asked to reprise the collaboration, “Heartbreaker.” show as part of the reopening “Hov” is a reference to one of Broadway,” the singer said in of the rapper and hip-hop a statement. mega-mogul‘s many nicknames: 219 W. Tennessee St. The show originally ran for “Hova,” for “J-Hova,” a play on Florence, Alabama 35630 236 sold-out performances from the Hebrew word for God. TODAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY USPS 617-760 October 2017 through Decem- The Sun had reported Friday Published each morning by ber 2018, earning Springsteen a that Carey, who has been with Tennessee Valley Media Inc. Special Tony Award. 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TimesDaily | Wednesday, June 9, 2021 A3 Report details failures of Jan. 6 attack By Mary Clare Jalonick does not answer some of commission, her cham- Associated Press the bigger questions that ber will launch its own we need to face, quite investigations. WASHINGTON — A frankly, as a country and The top Republican Senate investigation of the as a democracy.” on the rules panel, Mis- Jan. 6 insurrection at the Senate Majority Leader souri Sen. Roy Blunt, has U.S. Capitol found a broad Chuck Schumer said Tues- opposed the commission, intelligence breakdown day the findings show arguing that investigation across multiple agencies, even greater need for a would take too long. He along with widespread law bipartisan commission to said the recommendations enforcement and military investigate the root causes made in the Senate can be failures that led to the vio- of the attack, referring to implemented faster, such lent attack. Trump’s unfounded claims as legislation that he and There were clear about the 2020 election. Minnesota Democratic warnings and tips that sup- “As the ‘big lie’ contin- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the porters of former President ues to spread, as faith in rules committee chair, Donald Trump, includ- our elections continues to intend to introduce soon ing right-wing extremist decline, it is crucial — cru- that would give the chief groups, were planning cial — that we establish of Capitol Police more to “storm the Capitol” a trusted, independent authority to request assis- with weapons and pos- record of what transpired,” tance from the National sibly infiltrate the tunnel Schumer said. Guard. system underneath the But Senate Repub- The Senate report building. But that intelli- lican leader Mitch recounts how the Guard In this Jan. 6 photo, U.S. Capitol Police officers hold off rioters loyal to President Donald Trump at the gence never made it up to McConnell, who led the was delayed for hours Jan. Capitol in Washington. [AP PHOTO/JULIO CORTEZ, FILE] top leadership. blockade against such a 6 as officials in multiple The result was chaos. The Senate report is the for law enforcement and commission that would commission, said he’s agencies took bureaucratic A Senate report released first — and could be the to streamline intelligence investigate the insurrec- confident the ongoing steps to release the troops. Tuesday details how offi- last — bipartisan review of gathering among federal tion more broadly. reviews by lawmakers and It details hours of calls cers on the front lines how hundreds of Trump agencies. “This report is important law enforcement will be between officials in the suffered chemical burns, supporters were able to As a bipartisan effort, in the fact that it allows us sufficient. Capitol and the Pentagon brain injuries and broken push violently past secu- the report does not delve to make some immedi- The House in May passed and as the then-chief of bones, among other inju- rity lines and break into into the root causes of the ate improvements to the legislation to create a the Capitol Police, Steven ries, after fighting the the Capitol that day, inter- attack, including Trump’s security situation here in commission that would Sund, desperately begged attackers, who quickly rupting the certification role as he called for his sup- the Capitol,” said Michi- be modeled after a panel for help. overwhelmed them and of Joe Biden’s presidential porters to fight to overturn gan Sen. Gary Peters, the that investigated the Sept. It finds that the Penta- broke into the building. election victory. his election defeat that day. chairman of the Homeland 11 terrorist attack two gon spent hours “mission Officers told the Senate It recommends imme- It does not call the Security and Governmen- decades ago. planning” and seeking investigators they were diate changes to give the attack an insurrection. tal Affairs Committee, House Speaker Nancy multiple layers of approv- left with no leadership or Capitol Police chief more And it comes two weeks which conducted the probe Pelosi told colleagues in a als as Capitol Police were direction when command authority, to provide better after Republicans blocked along with the Senate letter Tuesday that if the being overwhelmed and systems broke down. planning and equipment a bipartisan, independent Rules Committee. “But it Senate fails to approve the beaten by the attackers. Ransom payment CEO’s ‘hardest’ career decision By Eric Tucker and Ben Fox company hadn’t paid to hackers on the evening of resume operations), and Associated Press get its data back, Blount the May 7 attack and paid we already started to see said, “That’s an unknown a ransom of 75 bitcoin — pandemonium going on in WASHINGTON — The we probably don’t want then valued at roughly the markets, people doing chief executive of the mas- to know. And it may be $4.4 million — the follow- unsafe things like filling sive fuel pipeline hit by an unknown we probably ing day. garbage bags full of gaso- ransomware said Tuesday don’t want to play out in a The hack prompted the line, or people fist-fighting that authorizing a multi- public forum.” company to halt operations in line at the fuel pump, the million-dollar payment to Blount’s testimony, his before the ransomware concern would be what hackers was the right thing first since the May 7 cyber- could spread to its operat- would happen if it had to do after an attack that attack that led the pipeline ing systems. stretched on beyond that prompted a gas shortage in to halt operations, under- Though the FBI has amount of time,” Blount much of the eastern U.S., scored the dilemma facing historically discouraged said. even as federal authorities both the private industry ransomware payments for “What would happen have discouraged such and the federal government fear of encouraging cyber- at the airports where we transactions. as ransomware attacks attacks, Colonial officials supply a lot of jet fuel, let “I made the decision have proliferated in scale have said they saw the alone what might happen to pay, and I made the and sophistication. transaction as necessary to at the gas pump,” he decision to keep the infor- U.S. authorities resume the vital fuel trans- added. Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount testifies during a Senate mation about the payment have cautioned against port business as rapidly as The operation to seize Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Tuesday on as confidential as pos- payments for fear of possible. cryptocurrency paid to Capitol Hill in Washington. [GRAEME JENNINGS/POOL VIA AP] sible,” Colonial Pipeline encouraging additional The encryption tool the the Russia-based hacker CEO Joseph Blount told the attacks, but Blount’s Though officials said they ransomware variant, one hackers provided the com- group is the first of its Senate Homeland Security remarks made clear the may be able to achieve of more than 100 vari- pany in exchange for the kind to be undertaken by Committee at a hearing enormous economic con- similar success in future ants the FBI is currently payment helped “to some a specialized ransomware about last month’s attack. sequences if ransoms ransomware attacks, that investigating. degree” but was not per- task force created by the “It was the hardest deci- aren’t paid and criti- is hardly guaranteed. The attack began after fect, with Colonial still in Biden administration Jus- sion I’ve made in my 39 cal infrastructure is shut The May 7 attack on hackers exploited a legacy the process of fully restor- tice Department. years in the energy indus- down. Colonial Pipeline — which virtual private network ing its systems, Blount It reflects a rare victory try, and I know how critical In this case, the Justice supplies roughly 45 of the that was not intended to said. in the fight against ran- our pipeline is to the coun- Department was able to fuel consumed on the East be in use and has since been “If you start to look at somware as U.S. officials try — and I put the interests recover much of the $4.4 Coast — has been attrib- shut down, Blount said. the fact that it took us scramble to confront a of the country first.” million ransom after seiz- uted to a Russia-based Blount said the Geor- from Friday all the way rapidly accelerating threat Asked how much worse ing a virtual bitcoin wallet gang of cybercrimi- gia-based company began to Wednesday after- targeting critical industries it would have been if the used to hide the proceeds. nals using the DarkSide negotiating with the noon the following (to around the world. Slow charging times a threat to EV sales By Tom Krisher but it’s one of those things communities. Details are When Nissan’s Leaf first life.) Hyundai knows there minutes. Over half of Elec- AP Auto Writer that moves the needle more being worked out as the went on sale more than a aren’t many chargers now trify America’s stations can toward a competitive vehi- administration negotiates decade ago, for example, that can fill the Ioniq that pump out 350 kilowatts, DETROIT — If the auto cle for a lot of people, this its infrastructure plan with it could take in only 50 fast. But it says it’s ready which charge twice as fast. industry is to succeed in ability to fast charge.” key members of Congress. kilowatts per hour from a for a future when more A fast-charge fill-up to its bet that electric vehi- The latest generation Of the roughly 42,000 fast charger. That meant it quick chargers are more 80% of battery capacity cles will soon dominate of EVs, many with ranges public charging stations took a half hour to charge it widely available. varies by state but typically the roads, it will need to around 300 miles (480 in the United States, only to 80% of its small battery, “Hopefully the infra- costs around $16. overcome a big reason kilometers) per charge, about 5,000 are consid- with a range of just 58 miles structure will improve Even Tesla owners, who why many people are still can accept electricity at ered direct-current fast (93 kilometers) . across the U.S. for this can access the nation’s avoiding them: fear of run- a much faster rate than chargers, according to the A new long-range ver- to be a whole lot more biggest fast-charging ning out of juice between previous models could. Department of Energy. The sion released in 2019 viable,” said John Shon, charging network, risk Point A and Point B. So fast, in fact, that most rest are like home chargers; nearly tripled the range senior group manager of running out of juice on Automakers have sought charging stations cannot they require roughly eight per charge. Because it can product planning. road trips, especially in to quell those concerns yet accommodate the vehi- hours to fully charge lon- take 100 kilowatts at a fast Tesla, which has its own rural areas. On Monday, by developing EVs that cles’ advanced technology. ger-range batteries, longer charger, it can get to 80% private charging network one such driver, Dan go farther per charge and It can now require than anyone wants to wait — 181 miles (291 kilome- of 25,000 plugs world- Nelson, said he had to fill up faster. Problem is, hours to fully charge an to charge a vehicle on a ters) — in 45 minutes. wide, leads just about stop at a Tesla station near most public charging sta- electric vehicle because road trip. Newer EVs can be every automaker. Its newer Ann Arbor, Michigan, for tions now fill cars much too most stations operate on And most fast chargers charged even faster. But chargers can crank out up more than 20 minutes to slowly, requiring hours — a home-like alternating can pump out only about they far exceed the capac- to 250 kilowatts and 175 make sure his Model 3 had not minutes — to provide current. Direct-current 50 kilowatts per hour — ity of most fast chargers. miles (282 kilometers) of enough charge to reach his enough electricity for an fast-charging stations, by requiring roughly an hour Ford’s Mustang Mach-E range in about 15 minutes. rural home 25 miles (40 extended trip. contrast, are hours faster. to charge an average EV to and F-150 Lightning can Electrify America, a kilometers) away. Concerned that such But they can cost tens of 80% — even though newer take in 150 kilowatts per charging network funded “There’s definitely prolonged waits could turn thousands of dollars more. EVs are capable of being hour. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 with money paid by Volk- improvements that can be away potential EV buyers The high cost is charged must faster than and Porsche’s Taycan are swagen as punishment made,” said Nelson, who and keep them stuck on something the Biden that. over 200 kilowatts. for its emissions cheating charges at home most of gas-burning vehicles, administration will have “It’s one of the big barri- The Hyundai, with 300 scandal, says it’s ready the time. automakers are trying to consider as it develops ers for someone who is not miles (480 kilometers) of for the newer EVs. Having Bruce Westlake, presi- to cut charging times to incentives to encourage living with a battery-elec- range, can go from a 10% installed fast chargers since dent of the East Michigan something close to the five companies and govern- tric vehicle yet,” said Alex charge to 80% in just 18 2018, it runs more than 600 Electric Auto Association, or 10 minutes of a conven- ments to build 500,000 Tripi, who head’s Volvo’s minutes, much closer to stations with 2,600 plugs suggested that such anxi- tional gasoline fill-up. charging stations nation- electric vehicle marketing. gasoline fill-up times. nationwide. All can pump ety tends to ease as people “It’s absolutely the wide by 2030. Among the “It will continue to be for a (Automakers tend to quote out 150 kilowatts. That gain more experience with target to get faster and possibilities being dis- while.” charging times to 80% of means they can charge a EVs. He said he is now faster,” said Brett Smith, cussed are grants, with $15 Limited by technol- battery capacity because typical EV with 300 miles comfortable running his technology director at the billion in spending over five ogy, early electric vehicles it takes much longer to go (480 kilometers) of range two Teslas as low as 5% of Center for Automotive years to build the network, charged at ridiculously from 80% to 100%; the to 80 percent of battery battery capacity to go far- Research, an industry think including fast chargers low speeds when com- final 20% is often slowed capacity (240 miles (386 ther between charges on tank. “It’s not there yet, along highways and in pared with recent models. down to prolong battery kilometers) ) in roughly 45 trips. TimesDaily | Wednesday, June 9, 2021 A5 Rick Warren to retire as lead pastor of Saddleback Church By Chris Kuo Los Angeles Times (TNS) Home Careinthe Shoals since 1996 LOS ANGELES — Rick Warren, the founder of a sprawling megachurch, Founded by a bestselling author and one of the most influential Jean GayMussleman, figures in American evan- gelicalism, is retiring as ElderCarehas been lead pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County, helping Senior California. Dee Mussleman, In a video service Citizens for25years. Owner,CSA, CDP streamed to thousands of congregants on Sunday, •Personal Care Warren explained that he will take the title of “founding pastor,” and •Fall Prevention •Meals that the church he has led for over 40 years will •Medication Reminders soon begin a search for a successor. Singer Elton John, right, founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and Pastor Rick Warren, left, of “This isn’t the end. It’s •Transportation the Saddleback Church arrive to testify about global health programs during a Senate Appropriations not even the beginning of Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on May 6, 2015. [SAUL LOEB/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES/TNS] the end. It’s the beginning •Alzheimer’s&Dementia Care of the beginning,” Warren, to over a dozen campuses according to the Saddle- megachurch pastors, 67, said in the video. “But in California — including back Church website. 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Matthew spinal myoclonus that speak. “Rick Warren is the pope had battled “dark holes of causes spasms and blurs While leading his church, of a version of American depression” and mental his vision when he gets Warren achieved influence evangelicalism,” said Amy illness, Warren told his a jolt of adrenaline. That in other ways: he became a Hall, associate professor of congregation at the time, makes preaching six ser- bestselling author of “The Christian ethics at Duke also posting his thoughts vices in one day a tough Purpose Driven Life,” a Divinity School. on his Twitter account, task, Warren said. book that sold more hard In this “Warren-ified,” which now has 2.2 million “Serving as your pastor, copies than any other celebrity evangelicalism, followers. it’s been the greatest privi- in the U.S. except the churches are often defined Warren’s time as pastor lege in the world,” he said. Bible, according to Tanya by a single face, Hall said. wasn’t without contro- “And regardless of what- Luhrmann, an anthropol- Warren emerged as versy. Obama’s choice ever new roles God has ogy professor at Stanford one of the key early fig- of Warren as his invoca- for me, I’m never gonna who has written about ures in Orange County tion speaker drew the ire Sips •Sweets •Savorys stop loving you. I’m never American evangelicals. evangelicalism — a roster of civil rights groups and gonna stop praying for you. 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BROOKS HIGH SCHOOL Indicted teacher resigns position By Lisa Singleton-Rickman of Ashton McCluskey, and many variables can incident over to the State felonies, punishable by not Staff Writer whose hearing before the affect how slowly or Bureau of Investigation less than 2 years and up to board was scheduled for quickly it moves,” Owens when it was discovered 20 years in prison. KILLEN — An indicted that morning, but was said, adding that the that the student involved McCluskey’s jury trial is Brooks High School waived. board earlier this year was a family member of a set for Aug. 16. teacher has resigned her Board President Ronnie sent McCluskey a letter sheriff’s office employee. Her attorney, Tim Case, position five months Owens said the delay in of intent to terminate McCluskey was indicted could not be reached after being placed on paid action was due to the slow employment. in February by a Lauder- Tuesday afternoon for administrative leave for moving process afforded McCluskey, who was dale County grand jury on comment. sexual misconduct with a McCluskey, who had a seventh-grade math two counts of engaging in student. tenure. teacher and cheer coach, a sex act with a student lisa.singleton-rickman@ The Lauderdale County “Any time there’s a was placed on leave Jan. 11. under 19 including sexual TimesDaily.com or 256- School Board on Tuesday situation like this, there’s The Lauderdale County intercourse and sodomy. 740-5735. Twitter@TD approved the resignation a process to be followed Sheriff’s Office turned the The charges are Class B _LSRickman. Ashton McCluskey

RACE AMITY DAY Florence hosts K-9 Shoals area to celebrate certifications this week on Sunday By Lisa Singleton-Rickman Staff Writer

The Shoals Race Amity Coalition has realized its goal of having a 100-year-old effort recognized throughout the Shoals. The Shoals area, as well as Franklin County, will celebrate Race Amity Day on Sunday. The event’s purpose is to recognize the growing diversity of Amer- ica’s citizens and encourage friendship, civility and respect between all people. Sheffield was the first city government to approve a proclamation declaring the day. The town and city coun- cils of Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Cherokee, Leighton and Littleville, as well as Russellville, have followed with similar proc- lamations. The commissions of Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties have also followed suit. The effort has been spear- headed in the Shoals by Jacquie Osborne of Florence and Sheffield resident Mary Stevens. The Florence-Lauderdale A Huntsville police officer used as a decoy is apprehended by a K-9 during the USPCA Region 22 K9 Certification Trails on Tuesday at Tom Brady Stadium. Public Library will host a [PHOTOS BY DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY] watch party at 3 p.m. Sunday to livestream the national By Bernie Delinski certification trials this week. observance of Race Amity Staff Writer There are 31 teams from law Day. At that event, procla- enforcement agencies in Ala- mations and resolutions from FLORENCE — The German bama, Georgia and Tennessee each city and town council, as shepherd waited obediently working toward certification, well as the three county com- Tuesday in the end zone at Braly Gargis said. missions, will be on display. Stadium while 30 yards away a The dogs are judged on various This year marks the 100th man started running in the other qualities. Obedience, evidence observance of the annual direction. search, agility, criminal appre- Race Amity Conference, With a simple command from hension and narcotics detection which seeks to address his handler, the dog took off after are among skills that are part of racial divisions and focus the decoy, grabbed his padded the certification process. on developing cross-racial arm and held him until the han- Tuesday’s focus was on crim- friendships. dler caught up. inal apprehension. The decoys “We do this by encourag- With another command, the all wore a thick decoy outfit that ing communities across the dog laid on its belly while the allowed the dogs to grab onto United States to reflect on handler patted down the decoy them without harming them. the beauty and richness of and took him into custody. Gargis said one part of the our diverse peoples with a “He did exactly what he’s sup- apprehension drill required the spirit friendship and good posed to do,” Florence police dogs to react to the commands feeling toward one another,” Capt. Wes Gargis said while while running full speed after Osborne said. watching the exercise from the the decoy. stands. “At the 20-yard-line, the han- lisa.singleton-rickman@ The police department is dler has to recall the dog to him TimesDaily.com or 256- hosting this year’s U.S. Police A Madison police officer praises his K9 partner after the dog apprehended a 740-5735. Twitter@TD Canine Association Region 22 SEE DOGS, B3 decoy during the USPCA Region 22 K9 Certification Trails. _LSRickman. Katie Britt announces run for US Senate By Todd Stacy from Alabama, we need a stand with Sen. Shelby to year to go before primary Inside Alabama Politics Alabama Daily News senator for Alabama.” bring opportunity to every elections, the race for U.S. has previously reported During the late 2010s, corner of our state, con- Senate is starting to take that others considering a MONTGOMERY — Katie Britt served as chief of firm conservative judges shape. Two Republicans run for U.S. Senate on the Britt has made it official: staff for U.S. Sen. Rich- and justices, and help build were already in the race — Republican side include the Wiregrass native and ard Shelby, who is retiring President Trump’s border Congressman Mo Brooks Birmingham attorney Rob former head of the state’s after the end of this term. wall. At the business coun- and Lynda Blanchard, a Riley, son of former Gov. largest business organiza- After her work in Wash- cil, I led the charge to save businesswoman who was Bob Riley, Dothan busi- tion is running for the U.S. ington, Britt was named Alabama’s small busi- recently ambassador to nessman Jeff Coleman and Senate as a Republican. president of the Business nesses and our jobs, and Slovenia under former Prattville businesswoman In a campaign announce- Council of Alabama, which worked to make sure that President Donald Trump. Jessica Taylor. Britt ment video, Britt said advocates for pro-business rural Alabama wasn’t for- Brandaun Dean, mayor Britt lives in Montgom- she would “put Alabama policies on the state and gotten,” Britt said. of Brighton, is the only ery with her husband, New England Patriots. first and never apologize federal level on behalf of “I’m proud of my accom- announced candidate on Wesley, and their two The Republican and for it, championing pro- member companies. plishments in business and the Democratic side. children, Bennett and Democratic primary elec- jobs policies that increase She referenced both our nation’s capital. But Brooks scored the early Ridgeway. Wesley was an tions are scheduled for May opportunity for hardwork- recent job experi- it’s my love for the Lord endorsement from Trump, All-SEC offensive line- 24, 2022. ing families in every corner ences in her campaign and my family that give whose presence still man at the University of of our state. Because we announcement. true purpose to my life.” looms large in Republican Alabama before going on The Associated Press con- don’t just need a senator “It was an honor to With a little less than a politics. to play in the NFL for the tributed to this report. B2 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | TimesDaily OBITUARIES&NEWS

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Roden and , 12:30 p.m., Obituaries of military veterans will display a small American flag ford’s Collinwood. Funeral Baptist Church. Burial Mattie Lou Major Roden. Cross Roads Baptist Church at no charge. Please sign the Guest Book that is provided for each Kathryn Kerr will follow at 3 p.m. in will follow in the adjoining , 3 p.m., Life- obituary at TimesDaily.com/obituaries. Online Guest Books allow the chapel with burial in cemetery with Hamilton Floyd ‘Dale’ Runge song Church, Sheffield friends and family to express condolences and share memories. Karen Lane, 10 a.m., Green- Entries are free and are posted after being reviewed for appropri- McGlamery Cemetery. He Funeral Home directing. FLORENCE was the husband of the late Floyd “Dale” Runge, 61, view Memorial Park ate content. Guest Books are attached to most online obituaries for Ada Richardson, 11 a.m., Betty Ruth Wright Adams. Vernon Dean Phillips Jr. died June 2, 2021. A memo- 30 days. Anyone can sponsor a Guest Book; sponsored Guest Books Odem’s Chapel Cemetery remain online permanently or for one year. In memory paid notices KILLEN rial service will be held Bob Woodard, 2 p.m., Lemley Johnny Lee Barnwell Vernon Dean Phillips Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. also are paid ads. Funeral Home, Oneonta Pricing information for photographs, artwork and icons is avail- HACKLEBURG Jr., 74, died June 7, 2021. Joseph Catholic Church. A Johnny Lee Barnwell, 75, Visitation will be Thurs- toast and social will follow able from Marsha Gargis at 256-260-2524 or 888-353-4612 from 9 died June 7, 2021. Visita- day from 12 to 3 p.m. at afterwards (drinks only). Bertha was a loving a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. tion will be today from 6 to Greenhill Funeral Home. Greenview Funeral Home mother who took care 8 p.m. at Hackleburg First Funeral will follow at 3 p.m. is assisting the family with of her family. She was a (Zac), Jesse Coffey, Kenny away on June 6, 2021. Baptist Church. Funeral in the chapel with burial in arrangements. An online devout Christian and there Lane Beason (Bridgette), He was a member of will be Thursday at 1 p.m. Greenhill Cemetery. guestbook may be signed at is no doubt she is resid- William Thompson, Jr., and Springdale Baptist Church a the church with burial greenviewmemorial.com. ing in Heaven. Bertha was Paul Thompson (Saige); in Tarrant. He is survived by in Cedar Tree Cemetery. Helen Marie preceded in death by her and great-grandchildren, his children, Glenda (Tom Hamilton Funeral Home is Kinard Pratt OBITUARIES husband, Troy Grant; par- Alaina Askins, Adley Ed) Dickie, Paul Woodard directing. HAMILTON ents, Ester and Clarence Askins, Penelope Grant, and Bruce (Teresa) Wood- Helen Marie Kinard Bertha Nell Hamilton; and brother, Will Thompson, Triston ard; nine grandchildren and Arminda Bradford Pratt, 58, died June 6, 2021. Hamilton Grant O.D. Hamilton. Thompson, Zoe Lewis, 11 great-grandchildren. RUSSELLVILLE Visitation will be Thursday COURTLAND Bertha is survived by her Brannon Lewis, Raelynn The family will receive Arminda Bradford, 50, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Frost Bertha Nell Hamilton children, Tommy Grant Childers, Bryson Glover, friends today, June 9, died June 7, 2021. Visitation Chapel Church. Funeral Grant, 77, of Courtland, (Michelle), Annette Hall- and Kyron Beason. 2021 at Lemley Funeral will be Thursday from 2 to will be held on Friday at passed away on Saturday, mark (Rick), Debra Beason Please visit morrisonfu- Home from noon until 2 4 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral 11 a.m. at the church with June 5, 2021. Visitation (Kenny), and Sheron Glover neralhomes.com to leave p.m. Funeral will follow Home. Funeral will follow burial in the adjoining cem- will be Thursday, June 10, (Randy); brother, Donnie tributes and condolences in the Chapel of Lemley at 4 p.m. at the funeral etery. Hamilton Funeral from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton; sisters, Betty for the family. Funeral Home at 2 p.m. home with burial in Old Home is directing. Morrison Funeral Home, Sue Pitts and Carolyn Cole; with Brother Michael Cor- Bethel Cemetery. Arminda Tuscumbia. A memorial grandchildren, Thomas Bob White Woodard nelius presiding. Burial will was the daughter of Steve Paul William ‘Bill’ Roden service will immediately Grant, Grace Grant, TUSCUMBIA be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Bradford and the late Judy FLORENCE follow in the funeral home Michael Lewis, Wayne Bob White Woodard, 93 Oneonta. Lemley Funeral Bradford. Paul William “Bill” chapel. Lewis, Mahaleigh Jones of Tuscumbia, AL, passed Home directing. Harris turns focus to Mexico on trip to address migration By Alexandra Jaffe three-dozen candidates or The Associated Press pre-candidates were killed as drug cartels sought to MEXICO CITY — Vice protect their interests — President Kamala Harris are certain to loom over told Mexican President their conversations. The Andrés Manuel López government’s inability to Obrador that the United provide security in parts States and Mexico are of the country is of interest “embarking on a new era” to the U.S. in an immi- during her first in-person gration context, both for meeting with the leader, as the people who are dis- she seeks to foster greater placed by violence and the cooperation with Mexico impact it has on a severely on immigration to the U.S. weakened economy trying Speaking at the start to reemerge from the of their bilateral meeting pandemic. at the Mexican national The increase in migration palace, Harris empha- at the border has become sized the “longstanding one of the major challenges relationship” between confronting Biden in the the two nations and their early months of his first “interdependence and term, with Republicans interconnection.” seizing on an issue they see Joined by a number of as politically advantageous her top foreign policy aides as polling suggests Amer- for the region, the two for- icans are less favorable eign leaders met for over an toward Biden’s approach hour in an elegant confer- to immigration than they ence room at the palace, are toward his policies seated across from each on the economy and the other under a grand crystal COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President Kamala Harris, center, walks to her motorcade Monday at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City after arriving chandelier. They’ve tried to make from Guatemala. [AP PHOTO/JACQUELYN MARTIN] Just prior to the meeting, Harris the face of that Harris and López Obrador back to Washington Tues- new commitments to dealing with the root causes Monday from members of immigration policy, charg- watched as the Mexican day night. combat trafficking, smug- of increased migration her own party when she ing she and Biden are foreign affairs secretary The visit to Mexico gling, and corruption, as from the Northern Triangle delivered a direct mes- ignoring the issue because and the charge d’affaires of capped off Harris’ first well as investments in eco- countries of Guatemala, El sage to those considering both have yet to visit the the U.S. embassy in Mexico foreign trip as vice presi- nomic development in the Salvador and Honduras, as fleeing their homes for southern border. Harris signed a memorandum of dent, a brief foray focused country. well as Mexico, has sought the U.S. “Do not come,” told reporters Monday in understanding establish- on dealing with the root While her visit to Mexico to strengthen diplomatic Harris said, emphasizing Guatemala that she was ing greater cooperation causes of migration that didn’t deliver as clear and relations with the Mexican the danger of the trek. focused on addressing the between the two nations brought her first to Gua- concrete an agreement, president. Her comments echoed root causes of migration in on development programs temala on Monday. While Harris emphasized the Harris aides have said those made by past U.S. a way that delivers “tangi- in Guatemala, El Salvador in Guatemala, she met importance of the rela- during her meeting with officials as they’ve tried ble” results “as opposed to and Honduras. with President Alejandro tionship between the two López Obrador, the two to dissuade migrants grand gestures.” Harris was later slated Giammattei. To coincide nations. planned to discuss vac- from seeking to cross the Regardless of the even- to meet with female entre- with their meeting the “We have a partnership, cine sharing, the economic border, as the U.S. faces tual outcome of her preneurs and labor leaders Biden administration a longstanding partner- and security relationship unprecedented numbers meetings Tuesday, Mexico in Mexico, before heading announced a number of ship. Other than Canada, between the two nations, of attempted border cross- will remain a key partner in we are the closest neigh- and dealing with the root ings. But she was criticized enforcement efforts at the bors to each other,” Harris causes of migration from by New York Rep. Alex- border. Lauderdale Co. Rabies Clinic told reporters Monday other countries in the andria Ocasio-Cortez, Illegal border crossings night. region. Harris speaks fre- who called her comments have increased steadily June 5-12, 2021 López Obrador remains quently of the need to “disappointing” and said since April 2020, after Alabama State Law requires that all dogs and cats three a key but complicated ally improve economic condi- that seeking asylum is a Trump introduced pan- months of age or older be vaccinated against rabies. in the Biden administra- tions for residents of the legal means of entry. demic-related powers to The Fee is $12.00 per animal at any given stop on the tion’s efforts to curb the region, so they don’t feel Asked later by report- deny migrants the oppor- notice. We will attempt to follow this schedule rain or shine. spike in migration at the compelled to make the trek ers about Ocasio-Cortez’s tunity to seek asylum, Please be patient if we run late. U.S. border. to the U.S. border. criticism, Harris declined but further accelerated For all stops, please have your cats confined in a pet taxi or While López Obrador The memorandum of to respond directly, saying under Biden, who quickly some other type of box. LEAVE ALL CATS in the vehicle committed in a previ- understanding, according only, “I’m really clear: we scrapped many of Trump’s and the Veterinarian will come to your vehicle and give the ous virtual meeting with to special envoy Ricardo have to deal with the root hardline border policies — vaccine. Dogs MUST be leashed or confined to a pet taxi, or left in your vehicle. Please bring water with you for your Harris that the U.S. can Zúñiga, who traveled with causes and that is my hope. most notably the “Remain pets, so that they remain hydrated. “count on us” to help Harris on the trip, marks a Period.” in Mexico” program to Dr. Brandon Fisher, DVM - Rabies Inspector, Lauderdale County address the issue of irregu- new level of cooperation, Her meeting with Lopez make asylum-seekers wait lar migration, the Mexican and is important because Obrador comes just days in Mexico for court dates in Thursday, June 10 president has in the past the two nations have after the country’s mid- U.S. immigration court. 3:00-4:00 PM……………………………….Lexington High blamed President Joe Biden “some of the same issues” term elections, during U.S. border authori- 4:15-5:15 PM………...…………….Grassy/Hammond Store 5:30-6:30 PM ...... Old Anderson Football Field for the increase in migra- when it comes to irregular which the president’s ties encountered nearly 6:45-7:45 PM…..……………… .Lauderdale Co.High School tion at the border. And he migration. party appeared poised to 19,000 unaccompa- was chummy with his pre- “It’s very important to maintain its majority in nied children in March, Friday, June 11 decessor, President Donald show that the United States Mexico’s lower chamber of the highest on record. 3:00-4:15 PM…………….…………….Rogers High School 4:30-5:30 PM….………………………..Lone Cedar Church Trump, despite Trump’s and Mexico are collaborat- the congress, but fell short Overall, it had more than 5:45-6:30 PM…..…………………………. Mt. Zion Church hardline policies toward ing and trying to improve of a two-thirds majority 170,000 encounters on the 6:45-8:00 PM…..……………………...... St. Florian Park migrants. conditions on the ground as some voters boosted border in April, the high- Early last month, he among our neighbors, the struggling opposition, est level in more than 20 Saturday, June 12 also accused the U.S. of because of the importance according to initial election years though the numbers 8:00-8:25 AM…………………….. Handy Recreation Center 8:35-9:15 AM………………...... Long Rider Feed & Seed violating Mexico’s sover- that other countries in results. aren’t directly comparable 9:30-10:45 AM……………...... Broadway Recreation Center eignty for giving money to Central America have for Harris is not expected because getting stopped 11:00-11:45 AM...... Home Builders Association On Veterans Dr. non-governmental organi- both of us,” he told report- to address the election under pandemic-related 12:45-1:45 PM……………. Royal Avenue Recreation Center zations that were critical of ers traveling with Harris. results during her meeting authorities carries no legal 2:00-3:15 PM…………...……… Cox Creek Farmers Market his government. The vice president with the president, but the consequences, resulting in 412819-1 But Harris, in her role received some criticism bloody campaign — nearly many repeat crossings. TimesDaily | Wednesday, June 9, 2021 B3 Biden would slash Pentagon money for pandemic prevention By John M. Donnelly reported. Another senior member coronavirus vaccines and detected early. The focus Last year, Defense Sec- CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The of the committee, Rhode in disseminating them. And is not just diseases but also retary Mark Esper’s plan proposed Island Democrat Jim Lan- despite the proposed cut in biological weapons. was to move money from WASHINGTON — funding gevin, who chairs the the biological early-warn- “These capabilities the pandemic prevention President Joe Biden has reduction cybersecurity panel, also ing program, the Pentagon counter the threat of theft effort to nuclear weapons proposed cutting by nearly comes as said the biological pro- is still planning to spend or diversion of danger- and hypersonic missiles. half the Pentagon’s budget U.S. intel- tection program deserves $500 million in fiscal 2022 ous materials, counter But the reasoning behind Biden for the leading U.S. gov- ligence more funding. to continue to respond to the threat of accidental the current Pentagon lead- ernment program for agencies and scientists “At a time when the COVID-19 and prepare for or intentional pathogen ership’s decision remains preventing, detecting and predict that pandemics pandemic is still threaten- future pandemics, officials release, and establish an unclear. responding to global dis- will become increasingly ing our allies and partners, have said. early detection capabil- Kingston Reif, a defense ease outbreaks, a move that common and as COVID- we should be investing COVID-19 is “the great- ity for biological threats expert with the Arms Con- even the White House’s 19 still rages in many in, not cutting, a program est proximate threat to our to contain outbreaks at trol Association, said the staunchest allies on Capi- countries and hangs on in whose primary purpose is nation’s security,” said a their source before they proposed cut is “clearly tol Hill oppose as the nation America. to detect and minimize the Pentagon budget briefing can become destabilizing inconsistent” with the continues to grapple with Some of Biden’s top spread of dangerous patho- slide presented to report- regional events or pose a current president’s goals, the COVID-19 pandemic. allies in Congress said gens,” Langevin said. “If ers May 28. threat to forces, the U.S. including global health The so-called Biological they are baffled and con- 2020 taught us anything, The biological threats homeland, or partners security. Threat Reduction Program cerned about the move, it is that we absolutely program is unique among abroad,” the Pentagon “Congress on a biparti- finds and fights emerging as are some Republicans must confront these chal- these many efforts in that said in a fiscal 2022 budget san basis rightly excoriated global diseases that can and many experts on lenges before they become it is focused on fight- document summarizing the the wrecking ball taken to threaten U.S. troops and, pandemics. crises.” ing emerging pandemics program. the program last year and ultimately, the world’s Senior members of the GOP Conference Chair- overseas — just as the The Trump adminis- increased the budget,” Reif population. In fact, the House Armed Services woman Elise Stefanik of U.S. military has for two tration, like Biden’s, had said. “It should do the same Pentagon program funded Committee told CQ Roll New York, another senior decades preferred to fight sought to cut the program’s this year.” a lab in Thailand that Call in statements that the member of the House terrorism in other coun- budget. Hayley Severance, senior detected in January 2020 funding must not be cut. Armed Services Commit- tries before it comes to the President Donald program officer for global the first case of novel coro- Arizona Democrat Ruben tee, criticized the proposed United States. Trump’s fiscal 2020 biological policy and pro- navirus outside China. Gallego, chairman of the reduction in spending on The biological initiative request, drafted well before grams at the Nuclear The Defense Depart- Intelligence and Special the biological program as is part of the Cooperative the pandemic, would have Threat Initiative, an orga- ment wants the program’s Operations Subcommit- an example of what she Threat Reduction Program, cut spending on the initia- nization that focuses on fiscal 2022 budget to be tee, which oversees the called a shortchanging of which is administered by tive by about 10 percent, enhancing biological secu- set at $124 million — or 45 biological threats program, the defense budget more the Defense Threat Reduc- but Congress increased its rity and combating the percent lower than the cur- called the budget proposal broadly. tion Agency. funding to $203 million. danger of mass casualty rent level, according to the “deeply troubling.” “The president’s budget The program is aimed at Trump’s fiscal 2021 weapons, said the program Pentagon’s budget justifi- “Rather than cut fund- is a gift to China and our enhancing the safety and request, delivered to Capi- should receive no less than cation documents, which ing, we need to double adversaries around the security of facilities located tol Hill as the virus began $250 million per year. were released earlier this down, learn from the world and unfortunately in allied and partner spreading domestically, The proposed cut in fiscal month. global pandemic, and sup- lacks adequate support for nations in Asia, Europe, the would have cut the pro- 2022 “seems ill-timed,” Administration officials port programs that work our military and critical Middle East and Africa that gram’s funding by about Severance said, “espe- have not yet responded to increase our capacity programs like bio defense,” handle biological material. one-third, down to $127 cially as questions around to several requests for an to anticipate and respond Stefanik said. Through this initiative, the million. But again Con- the origin of COVID-19 explanation of the pro- when another dangerous The U.S. military has Pentagon pays for medi- gress rebuffed the move point to the need to pre- posed cutback, which pathogen arises,” Gallego been a leader in research cal surveillance networks and instead provided $225 pare against all manner of has not previously been said. and development of so that pandemics can be million in fiscal 2021. biological threats.”

Vinyl records surge during pandemic, keeping sales spinning By David Sharp in sales revenue, accord- Independent Music expectations, he said. to invest the time,” said more to the experience The Associated Press ing to the Record Industry Stores. Like many indie record Thompson, who produces than flipping through Association of America. A year later, the stores, Miller’s White electronic music. “There’s songs on your phone.” PORTLAND, Maine — Audio cassettes, of all first Record Store Day Label Vinyl provides a Vinyl record sales surged things, are also seeing launched. place for people to get during the pandemic as renewed interest — though These days, retailing together, talk about music, JIMMY HUGHES DAY music lovers fattened their still something of a novelty is far different from the and to check out the latest Honoring Leighton native rhythm and blues collections, and audio cas- when it comes to overall golden era when teens new and used records, and singer,Jimmy Hughes,who is best known forhis settes began a comeback sales — thanks to some rushed to their local store other merch. hit “Steal Away”and his contributions to the success of the music industryinthe Shoals. as well, keeping business help from Hollywood and to flip through 45-rpm Some people shop for spinning at record stores. Netflix. records. new albums, which cost Saturday, June 12, 2021 Easing restrictions on “Guardians of the Megastores like Virgin upward of $30 apiece. Historic DowntownLeighton, AL indoor shopping and con- Galaxy” featured a groov- and Tower Records are Others are more interested Music beginning at noon featuring DJ JROC, tinued interest in vinyl ing mixtape with hits from long gone, but about 1,400 in classic records. PatJamar and Crew,and The Midnightersat7PM records provide stores — the 1960s and 70s that record stores are still in John Nyboer, a profes- Special TributetoJIMMY HUGHES at 6:00 PM and shoppers — something became a chart topper, business, said Michael sional photographer in Local Food •Local Art •Kids Area to cheer on Saturday, the while Netlfix’s “Stranger Kurtz, co-founder of Los Angeles, said he pre- Farmer’s Market 7 AM -Noon Leighton Museum 10 AM -5PM first of two Record Store Things” featured a mix- Record Store Day. That’s fers to shop vintage stores 417182-1 Day dates. Although tape with the Clash and up from about 1,000 for quirky tunes for his many stores were closed other artists from the ‘80s. stores when the business 2,000-record collection. during the early part of That surge in interest bottomed out as people Lately, he’s exploring old the pandemic, people were in records and cassettes shifted to digital music, records from Mexico and listening to records at bodes well for the annual he said. South America. home and boosting online celebration of indie music Record albums and “It’s a really fun way to and curbside pickup sales stores, those local music compact discs account expose myself to music, to of vinyl. hubs where people can together account for about learn about the history, to Will Emanuel, a Univer- thumb through albums, $1.1 billion in annual sales, play amateur historian,” sity of Maine student stuck CDs and cassettes, and a far cry from the $10 bil- he said. at home outside Portland, talk music. lion spent on streaming Back in Maine, Eman- bought about 50 to 55 New releases, a hallmark services like Spotify, uel prefers the sound and albums during the pan- of Record Store Day, which according to RIAA. experience of vinyl records Hames Foot Clinic is now demic. “I was absolutely is being held on June 12 and Nonetheless, new record over digital music. A lis- itching to build a collec- July 17, include everything stores are opening up. tener can’t flip through FLORENCE FOOT CENTER tion,” said Emanuel. “I fell from Black Sabbath to The In California, Michael tracks on a record album, in the rabbit hole and now Blind Boys of Alabama, Miller and a friend who he said. Vinyl requires a We have moved to our new location at: it seems I can’t escape.” and the Buzzcocks to The have a collection of 5,000 listener to settle in. 2577 Mall Rd., Suite A, Florence, AL 35630 At 20, Emanuel is part Notorious B.I.G. to 6,000 albums apiece “It helps put the focus of a new generation drawn Many of those are one- decided to open a store on the music itself,” he in the Hames Professional Building. to the warm sound, album time exclusives available in February during the said. “You appreciate an Our phone number will remain the same art and retro vibe of vinyl only on Record Store Day, pandemic in Twentynine entire album instead of records, joining with older making them rare and Palms, not far from Joshua one or two songs.” 256-760-8485 Americans who grew up collectible. Tree National Park, which Chris P. Thompson, a with the format to increase The story of its start has a thriving art and composer and percus- sales. begins in Maine, where music scene. sionist in New York, said Vinyl record sales Chris Brown from Bull “My wife says you that’s precisely why he soared in 2020 during the Moose Music pitched want to open a store right chose to release his music pandemic year, growing the idea in 2007, and now, in the desert? I say on records. 29% to $626 million and was joined by Eric Levin sure, why not?” Miller “I wanted a format to surpassing compact discs from the Alliance of said. Sales are beating encourage the listener 415372-1

No representation is made about the quality of the podiatric services to be performed or the expertise of the podiatrist performing such services. and include members of the in,” Tyler said. “We’ve had DOGS Alabama Law Enforcement people in the community From Page B1 Agency. come out and see a unique Specializing in “We really had a draw event.” without making contact from folks all over,” Gargis The chief said K-9s can with the decoy,” he said. said. “We have about 75 play an important role in a ROOFING There also is a session that out-of-town folks joining law enforcement agency. judges the ability of the K-9s us.” He said Florence uses them &GUTTERS to handle situations involv- The event also drew while responding to serious ing simulated gunfire and an attention from some mem- crimes, such as the recent UsU ethhe most trusted attack on their handlers. bers of the public, who sat one involving a standoff in roofing company in The handlers and K-9s in the stands and watched Lauderdale County with a arrived Sunday for the Tuesday. Gargis said he was man suspected of injuring the Shoals area! event, which culminates glad to see their interest. his children and brother with a banquet and awards “We’re all here showing with a machete. Voted#1Roofing ceremony Thursday the public a spectator sport The K-9 in that instance evening. that’s a little different from diverted the direction of the Company Five Years Gargis said agencies from what you’re used to,” he suspect when the suspect in aRow! numerous regional cities said. tried to run, helping offi- 416915-1 and counties are repre- Florence Police Chief Ron cers apprehend the suspect sented, ranging from nearby Tyler also watched Tues- quickly and safely. Franklin County, Decatur day’s session. He said the “When you have some- and Huntsville to locations event has been a good show- body who’s a threat, I’d including Chattanooga, case for the Shoals. Officers much rather have a K-9 than Tennessee, and Lowndes and evaluators are spending risk the safety of one of the County, Georgia. money here and will return officers,” Tyler said. Evaluators are from Baton home talking about their Rouge, Louisiana, Hunts- visit. bernie.delinski@timesdaily. ICS ROOFING &CONSTRUCTION, INC. ville, Chattanooga and “We can highlight our com or 256-740-5739. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, area and bring some people Twitter @TD_BDelinski 3312 Jackson Hwy., Sheffield •256-383-4277 •icsroofingco.com B4 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | TimesDaily ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ loses genocide appeal By Mike Corder said the “historic judg- spread far beyond the Associated Press ment shows that those Balkans. who commit horrific crimes To Serbs in Bosnia, he THE HAGUE, Nether- will be held accountable. It is a war hero who fought lands — Ratko Mladic, the also reinforces our shared to protect his people. To military chief known as resolve to prevent future Bosniaks, mostly Muslims, the “Butcher of Bosnia” atrocities from occurring he will always be a villain for orchestrating genocide, anywhere in the world.” responsible for their war- crimes against human- The court also rejected time suffering and losses. ity and war crimes in the an appeal by prosecutors of Mladic was first indicted Balkan nation’s 1992-95 Mladic’s acquittal on one in July 1995. After the war war, lost his final legal battle other count of genocide in Bosnia ended, he went Tuesday when U.N. judges linked to ethnic purges early into hiding and was finally rejected his appeals and in the war. arrested in 2011 and handed affirmed his life sentence. As commander of the over to the International The ruling involving his Bosnian Serb Army, the Criminal Tribunal for the 2017 convictions and sen- once-swaggering Mladic former Yugoslavia by the tence closed a grim chapter led troops responsible for then-ruling pro-Western in European history that atrocities ranging from government of Serbia. included the continent’s “ethnic cleansing” cam- first genocide since World paigns to the siege of Associated Press writ- War II — the 1995 Sre- Sarajevo and the war’s ers Dusan Stojanovic in brenica massacre of more Former Bosnian Serb military chief Ratko Mladic enters the courtroom in The Hague, Netherlands on bloody climax in the 1995 Belgrade, Serbia, Sabina than 8,000 Muslim men Tuesday. [AP PHOTO/PETER DEJONG, POOL] Srebrenica massacre. Niksic in Srebrenica, and boys. Mladic’s toxic legacy Bosnia, and videographer war that killed more than Former Yugoslav Presi- criminals in modern his- The now-frail Mladic, continues to divide Bosnia Aleksandar Furtula in The 100,000 and left millions dent Slobodan Milosevic, tory” who abused his often belligerent at his court and his dark shadow has Hague contributed. homeless. who was accused of foment- position of power to commit appearances in The Hague, The 79-year-old former ing the ethnic conflicts that crimes including genocide. showed no reaction other general is the last major tore apart the Balkans in the “Mladic should be than a scowl as Presid- figure to face justice from 1990s, died in a U.N. cell in condemned by all respon- ing Judge Prisca Matimba the conflict that ended more 2006 before judges at his sible officials in the former Nyambe of Zambia said the than a quarter century ago. trial could reach verdicts. Yugoslavia and around the panel had dismissed, by His former political chief, Serge Brammertz, the world,” Brammertz said. a vote of 4-1, his appeals ex-Bosnian Serb President prosecutor who finally “His name should be con- of convictions for crimes Radovan Karadzic, already brought both Karadzic signed to the list of history’s including genocide, murder, is serving a life sentence and Mladic to justice, said most depraved and barba- extermination and terror for after being convicted for Mladic “ranks among rous figures.” atrocities throughout the The contact lens the same crimes. the most notorious war U.S. President Joe Biden for your ear. French leader slapped in face on visit to small town By Sylvie Corbet But France’s well-pro- Associated Press tected head of state had been spared, which com- PARIS — French Presi- pounded the shockwaves dent Emmanuel Macron that rippled through French denounced “violence” and politics in the wake of Tues- • 100% invisible “stupidity” after he was day’s assault. • Clear, naturalsound slapped in the face Tuesday Macron, like his prede- • No dailyhassles by a man during a visit to a cessors, enjoys spending small town in southeastern time in meet-and-greets • No batteriestochange France. with members of the public. PhonakLyric™ is the world’sonly100% The incident prompted Called “crowd baths” in invisible, extended-wearhearing device a wide show of support French, they have long been youcan wear 24/7 formonthsatatime.1 for the head of state from a staple of French politics politicians across the ideo- and only very rarely pro-

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[PHILIPPE DESMAZES, POOL VIA AP] slapping Macron in the face flour the next year, months and his bodyguards pushing more of a glancing blow no case can it be violence, before winning the presi- Serving the Shoals area for over 3360 years! Dr.Marilyn and the assaulter away as the than a direct slap. verbal assault and even less dential election. Richard Gresham French leader is quickly The man, who was wear- physical assault,” Castex 433 North Pine Street,Florence AL www.drgresham.com rushed from the scene. ing a mask, appears to have said. Elaine Ganley in Paris, and 256-740-8383256-27 or5- 256-275-77277727 “I’m always going to cried out “Montjoie! Saint Far-right leader Marine John Leicester in Le Pecq, Most insurances accepted We are a provider for the Department of Labor meet people,” Macron told Denis!” a centuries-old Le Pen firmly condemned contributed to the story. 417627-1 reporters on Tuesday eve- royalist war cry, before on Twitter “the intolerable ning, as he was greeting a finishing with “A bas la physical aggression tar- crowd in the nearby city of Macronie,” or “Down with geting the president of the Valence, accompanied this Macron.” Republic.” #1 Lighting Store time by his wife, Brigitte Another video showed Visibly fuming, she said Macron. Macron immediately later that while Macron is in the Shoals “Some people express coming back after the inci- her top political adversary, anger, sometimes disarray dent, seemingly to face his the assault was “deeply, ... that’s legitimate anger, assailant, and then to say deeply reprehensible.” and we will continue to hello to other members of Former President Fran- respond. Stupidity and the crowd. cois Hollande of the violence, no, not in democ- Valence prosecutor Alex Socialist Party tweeted that racy,” he said. Perrin said in a statement the slap was an “unbear- A few hours earlier, that police have detained able and intolerable blow Macron had taken another the man who slapped against our institutions. 25-minute walk in the Macron and another man ... The entire nation must narrow streets of the city, who was accompanying show solidarity with the posing for selfies with a him. Their motives aren’t head of state.” small crowd and chatting known at this stage, he said. Less than one year before with many people in a laid- They are both 28 and live France’s next presidential back atmosphere. in the region. They weren’t election, centrist Macron Macron described the armed and not previously embarked last week on a incident as an “isolated known to police. They are political “tour de France,” act,” in an interview with being detained on suspicion saying he plans to visit local newspaper Le Dau- of “violence on a person in French regions in the 415375-1 phine Libere. a position of public author- coming months to “feel the “We must not let isolated ity,” the statement said. pulse of the country” as the 2308 Woodward Ave., Muscle Shoals • 256-383-1437 • Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 9-2 acts, ultra-violent individ- In 2018, “Montjoie! Saint government works to revive uals ... dominate the public Denis!” was cried out by the nation’s pandemic-hit debate: they don’t deserve someone who threw a economy. it,” he said. cream pie at far-left French Macron has said in an Macron said he didn’t lawmaker Eric Coquerel. At interview he wants to Multiple truckloads of have specific concerns after the time, the extreme-right engage with people in a the assault. monarchist group Action mass consultation with “I greeted the people who Francaise took responsi- the French public aimed at waterproof LVP were by the man’s side and bility. Coquerel on Tuesday “turning the page” of the made pictures with them. expressed his solidarity pandemic — and preparing $ I continued and will con- with Macron. his possible campaign for a starting at 2.19 s.f. tinue. Nothing will stop Speaking at the National second term. me,” he said. Assembly, the lower house Mounting concerns A bodyguard, who was of the French parliament, about violence against Wide range of colors and styles. standing right behind Prime Minister Jean Castex elected officials and police Macron, raised a hand in said “through the head of have been aired in France, defense of the president, state, that’s democracy particularly after unruly Huge inventoryofcarpet in stock. but was a fraction of a that has been targeted.” members of “yellow vest” second too late to stop the Lawmakers from across economic protest move- The ONE and ONLYFamily Owned &Operated slap. The bodyguard then the political spectrum got ment repeatedly clashed OurO ONLONLYYLLocationti isi put his arm around the to their feet and applauded with riot-control officers 7730 Hwy 72 E., Killen president to protect him. loudly in a show of support. in 2019. WOODS Macron just managed to “Democracy is about Village mayors and law- WHOLESALE FLOORING, L.L.C. 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IN BRIEF AUBURN TIGERS ALABAMA FOOTBALL 4-star tailback Harsin, Pearl adjust to transfer rule commits to Tide By Josh Vitale building, but the pool of recruiting process that we Alabama landed another top run- Montgomery Advertiser immediately eligible play- already have,” Harsin said ning back in the class of 2022 — this ers was limited mostly to last month. “You’re able time from a rival’s backyard. AUBURN — Bryan graduates. to address some immedi- Le’Veon Moss, a Harsin has been a head Austin Golson and ate needs with guys that 6-foot, 190-pound football coach for nine Darius James made can come in and play that prospect from years. Bruce Pearl is impacts for Auburn foot- you know can play.” Istrouma High in entering his 27th in ball in recent seasons, The first four transfers Baton Rouge, Loui- basketball. as did Desean Murray he and his staff brought siana, announced And both are managing and Samir Doughty for in — Northwestern pass- he has committed their teams differently Auburn basketball, but rusher Eku Leota, West Saban to the Crimson Tide now than they ever have. they all had to sit out for Virginia cornerback on Sunday evening. Moss, the No. The reason for that is a year first. Dreshun Miller, UAB 6 running back in the nation by the the one-time transfer That’s no longer the defensive tackle Tony Fair 247Sports Composite, is Alabama’s rule the NCAA passed this case. and Southeast Missouri Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl says he may take time seventh commitment and first since spring. Transfers have “I think it just adds just watching his players this summer to get a better feel for defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis com- long been a part of team another layer to the SEE AUBURN, C2 them. [CHUCK BURTON/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] mitted in April. Moss is Alabama’s second Louisi- ana commitment in the class of 2022 ALL-AREA GIRLS TRACK & FIELD and the state’s No. 4 prospect. LSU was the favorite in the 247Sports’ crystal ball predictions. Moss took a visit to Alabama on June 4, and defensive coordinator Pete Golding is listed as Moss’ pri- mary recruiter by 247Sports. Success with a story Alabama, OSU schedule series Alabama and Oklahoma State have scheduled a home and home football series for the 2028 and 2029 seasons. The Crimson Tide’s series with Notre Dame will move to the 2029 and 2030 seasons. Alabama and Oklahoma State announced Tuesday the first meeting will take place in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Sept. 23, 2028. The Cowboys are scheduled to come to Tuscaloosa on Sept. 15, 2029. Alabama has added 11 home-and- home series to future schedules recently: Texas (2022 & 2023), Wis- consin (2024 & 2025), Florida State (2025 & 2026), West Virginia (2026 & 2027), Ohio State (2027 & 2028), Notre Dame (2029 & 2030), Georgia Tech (2030 & 2031), Oklahoma (2032 & 2033), Arizona (2032 & 2033) and Virginia Tech (2034 & 2035). NFL

Titans’ Henry named ASWA Athlete of Year BIRMINGHAM — Derrick Henry continues to win awards in the state where he captured both the Heisman Trophy and a national championship. For the second straight year, the former Alabama star and current Tennessee Titans running back is the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Professional Athlete of the Year. The group announced him as the winner Brooks’ Helena Alley finished first in triple jump, second in discus and fourth in high jump at the Class 4A state meet. [DAN BUSEY/TIMESDAILY] on Tuesday. Henry won his second straight rushing title and became just the eighth player in NFL history to total Brooks’ Helena Alley fought through effects 2,000 yards in a single season. Henry finished the 2020 regular season with 2,027 rushing yards, of mono to win state title the fifth-most in a single season in NFL history and more than 23 teams By Craig Thomas that offered her a chance to Instead, Alley was temporar- lying on the couch for a week managed to tally. The NFL offensive Sports Writer prove herself in a new way. ily banned from eating dairy, and then said ‘I’m going to run player of the year also led the league Alley got sick last winter and spicy foods or cold foods and a mile,’” Alley said. in attempts (378) and touchdowns A crowded medal rack illus- was diagnosed with mono- required to drink warm water. Her body was not ready to (17). trates how much success nucleosis. Her high school “So gross,” she said. allow her to run as hard as Henry is just the third athlete to Helena Alley had in track and basketball career ended pre- She missed the first three she needed to get momentum win the award in consecutive years, field as a Brooks High School maturely while she sat in the weeks of track and field prac- for the triple jump, and the joining former baseball standouts student. doctor’s office. tice but, upon getting healthy first attempt was memorably Frank Thomas (1993-94) and Tim One medal, though, hangs “Mom, I’m done,” she enough to return, figured humbling. Hudson (1999-2000). alone. It’s her Class 4A state remembers saying. “I have to she would resume her usual “I didn’t even make the championship triple jump turn my jersey in.” performances soon enough, sand,” she said. Ex-Giants coach medal she won this past spring. Still, Alley had a major role particularly in the triple jump. Entering the season looking Alley, the TimesDaily’s girls on the track team. Seventh in Recovery just wasn’t that for state championships, Alley Fassel dies at 71 track and field athlete of the the state in Class 4A in both simple. Mono had enlarged soon realized she was in danger Jim Fassel, whose bold guaran- year, has collected plenty of the triple jump and high jump her spleen and liver, and she of not qualifying for the state tee of a playoff bid late in the 2000 honors. But that recent triple as a sophomore, she was eager had been physically inactive meet at all. season seemingly catapulted the New jump state championship was to show how she had improved for too long. York Giants to a spot in the Super the culmination of a journey over two years. “It’s like if you had been SEE ALLEY, C2 Bowl, has died. He was 71. Son John Fassel, special teams coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, confirmed the death to the Los Ange- COLUMN les Times on Tuesday. He told the newspaper his father was taken to a Las Vegas hospital with chest pains and died while being treated Monday. In Miami, hatred of Saban has lost its venom Fassel, the 1997 NFL coach of the By Armando Salguero coach’s undeniable and taking, leaving then- year, guided the Giants from 1997 to Miami Herald unrelenting success at Dolphins owner Wayne 2003, posting a 58-53-1 record. He Alabama — the team he Huizenga so bewildered was 2-3 in the postseason, including Remember that hatred once promised he’d never he asked reporters for a 34-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in of Nick Saban and all coach. suggestions on what to the Super Bowl in February 2001. things Nick Saban that Yeah, it’s a long time do next. — Wire reports was once as much part of since Dec. 21, 2006, when Saban’s move, after the south Florida sports Saban, then Miami’s an unremarkable 15-17 landscape as sun-soaked coach and under contract record in two seasons, Lotteries fall football games? for several more years, incensed Dolphins fans Florida 4 Midday: 1-8-9-9 The poison isn’t quite stood at the lectern in that not so much because he 3 Midday: 4-4-7 5 Midday: 4-4-6-1-6 so robust anymore. interview room at Dol- was leaving but because 3 Evening: 0-8-8 5 Evening: 4-5-6-8-3 Like so many SEC phins headquarters and he wasn’t very honest 4 Midday: 3-5-4-4 Tennessee opponents over the past pledged, “I’m not going about it. 4 Evening: 8-7-4-4 3 Midday: 3-7-4 14 seasons, the vis- to be the Alabama coach.” Radio station phone Georgia 3 Evening: 3-3-6 ceral disdain for Saban And on Jan. 3, 2007, lines were lit for days by Nick Saban may have left the Miami Dolphins for Alabama, but 3 Midday: 5-1-2 4 Midday: 4-8-7-0 in and around Miami Saban officially accepted he has maintained strong ties with the NFL team. [SAM CRAFT/ 3 Evening: 7-1-0 4 Evening: 1-7-3-4 has succumbed to the the job he said he wasn’t SEE SABAN, C2 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] C2 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | TimesDaily

NCAA Colleges prepare for paid athlete endorsers By Ralph D. Russo is focused on educa- 23 schools that responded The Associated Press tion, teaching athletes by publication time have entrepreneurism, finan- committed nearly $1.9 mil- There is Arizona Edge cial literacy and brand lion to contracts that range and Buffs with a Brand. development. from Oregon State’s five- Oklahoma State rolled out At Wazzu, for example, year, $216,000 deal with OSU Elite and Texas Tech Blair said athletes will have Opendorse to the $10,000 launched Beyond Verified. the opportunity to take one-time payment Arizona Florida State unveiled a one-credit class at the State made to the company Apex in April with a social business school that covers for providing photos ath- media video that included those areas. At Tennessee, letes can use to enhance clips of former Semi- NIL-related education will social media posts. noles sports stars from now be part of the school’s Those are modest num- Deion Sanders to Burt entrepreneurship minor. bers considering Power Reynolds. The program Arizona tapped into its Five budgets often exceed Alabama created to help Eller College of Manage- $100 million annually. its athletes monetize their ment to create Arizona Still, every dollar counts, names, images and like- Edge, which gives ath- especially coming out of nesses is simply called The letes access to professors the pandemic, and plenty Advantage. and experts affiliated with of schools have decided to Behind the catchy names the university. Brent Blay- hold off on joining up with is a sense of urgency from lock, senior associate AD one of the growing number the schools: College sports for compliance, said the of companies jumping into is entering a new era, one goal is for athletes to be the NIL business. where athletes will be per- “empowered to be their Colorado formally mitted to be paid endorsers own personal business announced Buffs with a Big Al may not be one of the most-recognizable Alabama athletic figures for long. The school has cre- and social media influenc- entities.” Brand in June 2020, but ated a program called The Advantage to help its players monetize their names, images and likenesses. ers without fear of running Arizona’s plan also a year later CU had yet to afoul of NCAA rules. [LM OTERO/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] includes a partnership with sign on deal with an out- On July 1, laws in five on-campus resources. place where athletes can Blair, deputy athletic INFLCR, which has been side firm. states, including Alabama, Others are partnering with build their brands, with director at Washington working with schools for UCLA, Iowa and Miami will go into effect that outside companies such help and expertise, and State. “But I’d rather our several years to help pro- were also among the will usurp current NCAA as INFLCR, Opendorse to then sell that on the coaches have some things grams and athletes raise schools that had not yet regulations prohibiting and Altius. All are simply recruiting trail — even if that are at their disposal their online profiles. partnered with an NIL NIL compensation for hoping their compliance some of the details are still to talk through and then In a public records company. athletes. As of now, the officers can keep up as they taking shape. when we feel like we’ve got request last month, AP “I purposely didn’t NCAA is lagging behind on brace for a world in which “We could name some- a better handle on where requested contracts from want to because it’s still its pledge to “modernize” NCAA athletes can earn thing ‘Unleash,’ toss a we’re going, then we’re each Power Five confer- changing,” UCLA athletic its rules on the subject, but money off their fame and couple graphics together, ready to jump out and take ence public school with director Martin Jarmond schools from coast to coast celebrity. some cool pictures and toss advantage of this.” any company that provides said. “Yeah, we know it’s are not waiting. The goal for each school out our social media ad and Most of the program- services related to name, coming, but we don’t know Some are tapping into is to portray itself as a call it done,” said Bryan ming in place on campuses image and likeness. The exactly what format yet.”

learn the basics. There was assistant, Alley worked healthier and stronger and And the triple jump? First That’s why the triple ALLEY Alley, a seasoned skier with her dad for hours eventually qualified for place at 34 feet, 10 inches. jump state championship From Page C1 being sent to the bunny one day until she finally state in the triple jump, “I’ve kind of learned not medal gets its own peg. slopes. achieved a more respect- high jump, long jump and to really count my chickens Alley chooses the word One especially frus- “Calm down. Get over able distance. discus. before they hatch. Some- “fulfilling.” trating practice session here,” she remembers It wasn’t a personal best, It was a state meet to thing could easily come “It just warms my heart humbled her. Black saying. “We’re going but it was better than the remember, with Alley help- on and change my plans every time I look at it,” she “I was on the verge of to do these until you get out 25 feet she managed in the ing Brooks win the Class 4A instantaneously,” she said. said. tears because I was so mad of your head and jump how season’s first meet. girls team title. She was But sometimes there’s at myself,” she said. I know you can jump.” In the meantime, Alley fourth in the high jump at special meaning in a chal- Contact Craig at Craig. Brad Black, her coach, Talked out of dropping looked for other ways 4 feet, 8 inches. She took lenge conquered and Thomas@TimesDaily. brought her over to an area the triple jump event by to make state and even second in the discus at 100 journey completed, and so com. Follow him on Twit- where the seventh-graders her father, John, a Brooks gave discus a try. She got feet, 1 inch. it is in this case for Alley. ter: @TD_CraigThomas

2021 ALL-AREA GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Helena Alley, Brooks senior: Ranked No. 1 in the Shoals to transfer following the the transfer portal and NBA “People ask me how good in the high jump and triple jump. Was third in the discus and AUBURN December coaching change. draft, Auburn signed a pair we’re gonna be, right? And fifth in the long jump. Won the 4A triple jump championship – From Page C1 That’s the positive of the of experienced seniors in I go, ‘Look, you’ve seen my Brooks’ 20th girls gold medal in the last 14 state meets. Was new rule. But it comes with Zep Jasper and Desi Sills. guards on tape as much as I runner-up in the discus. Helped lead the Lions to their first State safety Bydarrius challenges, too. Signing But adding them seemed to have,’” Pearl said. team track championship. Two-time All-Area. Knighten — were gradu- top high school prospects cost the Tigers a four-star So rather than imme- Mary Claire Ridgeway, Florence senior: Notched the best ates, so they would have remains “extremely impor- signee at the same position diately teaching them times among area athletes in three distance events: the 800, been eligible anyway. tant,” Harsin said, so teams — top-15 2021 shooting Auburn’s system when 1,600 and 3,200. Highest 7A state finish was fourth in the 3,200. But the Tigers have since will have to be careful about guard Trey Alexander asked team practices begin, Pearl Mallory Cole, Brooks freshman: Was among the area’s best in four individual events. Ranked first in the 400, second in the added others, including recruiting over them or for his release days after said he may instead watch 800 and 300 hurdles, and third in the 1,600. Won a silver medal Vanderbilt safety Dono- stacking too many players Sills committed. them play pickup games in the 4A 300 hurdles. van Kaufman, Kansas at one position in the same Those transfers not only just to get a better feel for Keeara Ricks, Colbert County sophomore: Posted the defensive lineman Marcus class. changed the roster, but their games. He feels he best numbers in the 100 and long jump and was third in the Harris and LSU quarter- Younger players may not they’re also changing the needs to learn his players 200. Was fourth in the 100 and fifth in the 200 at the Class 2A back T.J. Finley, who were wait around as long to earn way Pearl plans to coach before they start learning championships. underclassmen. playing time when there are his team this summer, too. from him. Kendall Akins, Brooks junior: Ranked No. 1 in both the high The fact that any one opportunities immediately After also adding Georgia’s That’s not something jump and pole vault, plus was third in the area in the triple of them could contribute available elsewhere. K.D. Johnson, plus five-star Pearl has ever done. But jump. Won 4A bronze in the high jump and was fourth in the pole vault. immediately this season Pearl learned that first- freshman Jabari Smith, the he’s probably never had so Hailey Tucker, Muscle Shoals senior: Was the best in the gives Harsin a chance hand this offseason. In Tigers will have as many many immediately eligible Shoals in both the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles. Took silver in to quickly replenish a need of guard depth after a newcomers as returning transfers on the same team, the 400 at the 6A championships and was fourth in the 300 roster that lost 11 players series of departures to both players (six). either. hurdles. Three-time All-Area. Kendyl Hawkins, Florence junior: Was the Shoals’ best in both the 200 and 400. Finished third at the 7A championships in the 400. Three-time All-Area. been a strong Saban advo- the past six. Every one of manager Chris Grier, who Aliyah Williams, Muscle Shoals junior: Registered quality SABAN cate, made no secret of his his recruiting classes at worked under Saban in numbers in three field events. Was the area’s best in the discus, From Page C1 newfound disdain for the Alabama has won at least Miami as a national scout second in the shot put and eighth in the javelin. Brought home a new Alabama coach — who, one national title. Saban’s and assistant director of silver medal in the 6A discus. Three-time All-Area. callers who merely wanted not coincidentally, took the overall record at Alabama college scouting, maintains Eva Armstead, R.A. Hubbard seventh-grader: Ranked second to voice Saban insults. job Shula’s son Mike had is 170-23 (.881). a strong working relation- in the 100 and 200. Was also 10th in the 100 hurdles. Won the Local sports pages used held. It’s no surprise the Crim- ship with Saban and seeks 1A championship in the 200, the Chiefs’ first event title since words in print such as South Florida’s distaste son Tide wants to keep and accepts advice from 2013. Scarlett Albert, Brooks freshman: Was No. 2 in the Shoals “loser” and “weasel” to for Saban was so palpable, that rolling, so on Monday Saban. in the pole vault, third in the long jump and seventh in the high describe Saban. the coach and his wife the school and Saban Grier, drawing on that jump. Even Don Shula, who had Terry didn’t oversee the signed a three-year con- relationship with Saban, move out of their house. tract extension averaging has drafted or signed more They just got out of town. approximately $10 million Alabama players than any Dolphins fans took to per season through the previous Dolphins GM. calling Saban by a Biblical 2028 season. Under previous general Be apart name: Satan. “Our family calls Tus- managers, the Dolphins And somewhere, prob- caloosa and the state of did not draft one of Saban’s of the ably down deep, Saban Alabama home, it’s a place Alabama players for a felt bad about the way he where our roots now run decade. Grier, meanwhile, Souvenir handled his time in south deep,” Saban said in a drafted Kenyan Drake in Florida and how he exited. statement. “This agree- the third round his first Because for the next 14 ment gives us the chance year as Miami’s GM. And Athlete of years he went to lengths to continue to impact the he drafted Minkah Fitz- to explain his thinking for lives of the young men and patrick in the first round the Year promising not to coach their families who choose of 2018. the Crimson Tide and then to play football and get an And even when those section! doing exactly that. He education at Alabama.” players didn’t work out for explained what really hap- One can almost hear the Dolphins, Grier kept pened with his decision to longtime Dolphins fans adding Alabama players Make sureyour business shows its support to all trade for Daunte Culpep- who still remember the such as: 2020 first-round of our outstanding local Athletes and Coaches on per instead of signing Drew December 2006 snub mut- pick Tua Tagovailoa, 2021 Brees. tering under their breath. first-round pick Jaylen agreat and successful 2020-2021 season! Saban tried to make nice. But their numbers are thin- Waddle, 2020 second- But none of that is the ning and certainly do not round pick Raekwon Davis reason the loathing for include current Dolphins and three free agents this Deadline: Friday, June 11th Saban has subsided. administrators, players, year. The reason is because or ownership. Unless something sig- Publication Date: Friday, June 25th time has defeated the hate. Owner Stephen Ross, nificant has changed, those And Saban bought himself a strong University of players don’t dislike Saban. that time by winning. Michigan booster, has Grier obviously doesn’t Contact Cecilia Brumley at 256-740-5802 And winning. in recent years attended dislike Saban. Ross doesn’t or Renita Jimmar at 256-740-5815 And winning some more. multiple Alabama confer- dislike Saban. He has won six national ence games, bowl games The Dolphins hatred of

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GREEN BAY PACKERS Teammates unsure over Rodgers’ status By Steve Megargee The Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams isn’t making any predictions on whether Aaron Rodg- ers will be throwing to him again this fall. Offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, the man who protects Rodgers’ blind side, also won’t hazard a guess on the reigning NFL MVP’s future in Green Bay. Rodgers wasn’t with the Packers for their first man- datory minicamp session on Tuesday, the latest chapter in the standoff between the team and its three-time Jordan Love, a first-round draft pick in 2020, is one of three other quarterbacks on Green Bay’s roster. MVP quarterback. He also hadn’t participated in the [MORRY GASH/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] Packers’ voluntary orga- over $93,000 if he misses all idea as anyone else does,” before you. But the people, nized team activities, which three minicamp sessions this Bakhtiari said. “I think as that’s the most impor- represented a change from week without an excused time goes on, it’s going to tant thing. People make an his usual offseason routine. absence. Packers coach sort itself out and we all organization. People make “Honestly, I’ve got no Matt LaFleur wouldn’t say will find out. Aaron is going a business, and sometimes expectations, man,” Adams Tuesday whether Rodgers’ to speak when he wants to that gets forgotten. said Tuesday. “I’m just absence was excused. speak. “Culture is built brick by being supportive of my guy “That’s team business “The Packers and the brick, the foundation of it by and let it all unfold how it that we’re always going to people making those deci- the people, not by the orga- does. Obviously I’m pray- keep confidential between sions are going to speak to nization, not by the building, ing that he comes back. We us and the player,” LaFleur us when they want to speak not by the corporation. It’s all want him back. I think said. to us and tell us what’s going built by the people.” everybody in this build- Rodgers has spent his on. Other than that, that’s The only other quarter- ing has that same mindset, entire career with the Pack- behind closed doors and backs on Green Bay’s roster but I can only control what ers, who selected him with that’s out of our control.” are 2020 first-round draft I can. I can’t control any of the 24th overall pick in the Rodgers was noncom- pick Jordan Love, Blake what’s going on with that 2005 draft. But his future mittal about his future in an Bortles and Kurt Benkert. situation.” with the team has been ESPN interview that aired The Packers signed Bortles Adams and fellow receiv- uncertain ever since ESPN May 24 but did discuss and Benkert over the last ers Allen Lazard, Marquez reported in the hours lead- his frustrations with the month. Valdes-Scantling, Devin ing up to this year’s draft organization. LaFleur and general man- Funchess and Equanimeous that Rodgers doesn’t want “I think sometimes people ager Brian Gutekunst have St. Brown all were at Tues- to return to Green Bay. forget what really makes both said they want Rodg- day’s practice after sitting And that’s left even his an organization,” Rodg- ers back. Gutekunst has said out OTAs. closest teammates wonder- ers told ESPN. “History is he won’t trade Rodgers, who The Packers have the ing what’s next. important, the legacy of so has three years left on his option to fine Rodgers just “I have just as much of an many people who’ve come contract.

GOLF Clark’s chase for Open spot finally over By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press

WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Wyndham Clark always knew where he wanted to go. He just didn’t know where he was. Clark made his first trip to Ohio for U.S. Open qualify- ing when he was 17 and had just finished his junior year of high school in Colorado. He said that wasn’t even the first time he tried to get into the U.S. Open. But when Clark saw that Columbus offered more spots than any of the other qualifying sites, he liked his odds. Wyndham Clark, who first tried to qualify for the U.S. Open as a 17-year-old high school junior, is now Only when he arrived did 27, in his third year on the PGA Tour and qualified Monday for the U.S. Open for the first time. [RAY he realize why the field was so big. CARLIN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] He saw Vijay Singh. Also “qualifying events” that are elementary school, already was his eighth consecutive at The Lakes and Brookside part of professional tours hooked on golf, when in week playing, and he was that year was David Duval. and events. The U.S. Open, consecutive years, a pair of fried even during a three- The name on another bag still not back to normal 16-year-olds in Colorado hour rain delay Monday said Charles Howell III. because of COVID-19 travel made it to the U.S. Open that forced him to finish in “I didn’t realize it was restrictions, offered 66 of — Derek Tolan in 2002 at near darkness. Playing the the tour stop the first time its 156 spots to players who Bethpage Black and Tom tougher Brookside course I came,” Clark said. “I was made it through 36 holes Glissmeyer in 2003 at first, he opened with a 64. walking around seeing a of qualifying. In normal Olympia Fields. That was all Then, it was a matter bunch of pros and I was like, years, half of the field has the motivation he needed. of hanging on. That’s the ‘Holy cow!’ I was 17. I was to qualify. “I looked up to them as a hardest way to play golf, awestruck.” Clark was among 9,069 Colorado kid,” Clark said. and he was feeling it. Trying Imagine the feeling he players who signed up for The youngest quali- to protect a score instead of had Monday night. the U.S. Open and paid a fier was Andy Zhang, who chasing one made the fair- The cold beer in his hand $200 fee. Some of them was 14 when he played at ways at The Lakes look a and the soft grin gave Clark probably had no chance Olympic Club in 2012. Then lot more narrow than they away. After more than a to get past the first stage there’s Jeff Brehaut, who really were. decade of trying and failing, of 18-hole qualifying. For was 44 when he made his “When you have to put the 27-year-old is finally some of them, simply U.S. Open debut in 2007 at the pedal to the metal, going to the U.S. Open. having the chance was all Oakmont. you’re going,” he said. “I really want to smile,” that mattered. Clark falls somewhere in “When you feel like you’re Clark said, “but I’m too Clark is in his third year between. holding on, trying not to exhausted.” on the PGA Tour and lost He said he has been give away shots, that was These are the stories that in a playoff last fall to Brian trying since he was 15, and hard. I made a lot of tenta- play out across the country, Gay in the Bermuda Cham- he guesses he has reached tive swings. We ended up and it’s what sets the U.S. pionship. He is capable the final stage about a half- taking less club so I could Open apart from the other of winning next week at dozen times. Clark had little hit full shots and make majors. Torrey Pines. reason to believe this would better swings.” The British Open also But he used to be one of be the year. It paid off. He shot 70 to is open, but access now those dreamers. He missed the cut last make it with four shots to is largely restricted to Clark was still in week at the Memorial. It spare.

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Quesadilla with chicken, made on the grill. [PHOTOS BY HILLARY LEVIN/ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH/TNS] Campfire cooking beyond the bounds of hot dogs, hamburgers and Spam By Daniel Neman (but don’t worry; it will still taste good). St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) Per serving: 284 calories; 26 g fat; 10 g saturated fat; 45 mg cholesterol; 11 g The last time my Boy Scout troop protein; 3 g carbohydrate; 2 g sugar; 1 g went on a campout, we ate steak. fiber; 466 mg sodium; 61 mg calcium I was startled. I was shocked. I didn’t know you could do that on a campout. Recipe by Norma Klingsick Before that, most of our previous experiences around a campfire some- Campfire French Toast how involved Spam. We also had a Yield: 4 servings memorable night in which we ate ham- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted burgers with the ground beef stretched 1 (12-ounce) can nonfat evaporated by adding bread, which our troop leader milk or 1 1/2 cups whole milk informed us was to add flavor. 2 large eggs Our troop leader’s name, inciden- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus tally, was Norman Bates. Despite more for serving sharing a name with the notorious 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract psycho in “Psycho,” he was a nice guy. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon He was so nice, he bought steak for our 8 slices multigrain bread last campout. 1 cup mixed berries, optional So perhaps my concept of eating 1. Spray 8 (14-inch) pieces of heavy- Savory S’mores, mushrooms with bacon and blue cheese, made on the grill. around a campfire has been skewed. I duty foil with nonstick spray, or use always thought it meant Spam, with nonstick foil, and brush the center of Campfire Quesadillas protein; 40 g carbohydrate; 3 g sugar; occasional sightings of hamburger and, each piece with melted butter. Yield: 4 servings 5 g fiber; 821 mg sodium; 311 mg calcium on the rarest of occasions, steak. 2. Whisk together the evaporated 4 flour tortillas, medium size (7 But apparently things have changed milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and inches) Recipe by Daniel Neman, adapted from in 50 years. Now, some people drive to cinnamon in a small baking dish or 8 ounces cooked chicken (from about a recipe by cupcakediariesblog.com a campsite in campers equipped with large resealable bag. If you don’t have 12 ounces raw) all the comforts of a four-star hotel. a whisk, use a fork. 1 cup canned black beans, drained and Savory S’mores Others’ tastes have expanded beyond 3. Dip both sides of each piece of rinsed Yield: 4 servings the bounds of hot dogs, hamburgers and bread in the milk mixture until fully 1 cup salsa 8 ounces mushrooms, preferably with Spam to encompass dishes with more submerged. Arrange 2 pieces of bread 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese large caps creativity in their cooking. next to each other, without overlapping, 1. Place each tortilla on a large piece 1 ounces blue cheese I recently camped out in the wilds 1/2 on 1 piece of buttered foil. Repeat with of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place 8 ounces bacon of St. Louis’ Tower Grove East neigh- the remaining bread and 3 pieces of foil. chicken on half of each tortilla. Top 1. Clean mushrooms and remove the borhood, where I encountered exotic 4. Make the foil packs: Put the with equal amounts of beans, salsa and stems. Fill caps with blue cheese and wildlife (squirrels) and experienced remaining 4 pieces of foil, buttered-side cheese. Fold tortilla over and fold foil wrap with bacon so the bacon covers the mysterious sounds of nature (the down, directly on top of the bread so the over tortilla, but do not seal the edges. the cheese. Secure with a wooden friendly barking of the dogs next door, foil touches the bread and the edges line 2. Place foil packets on the grate over toothpick. Florence and Moby). up. Fold and crimp the edges tightly to a fire and cook, flipping occasionally, 2. Place wrapped mushrooms on a I also cooked up a mess of chow make 4 rectangular packets. until cheese has melted and tortilla is grate over a fire. Cook, occasionally around the old campfire, which I guess 5. Place the packs on a grate over moderately browned and crisp. turning carefully with long tongs, until would technically be called a “grill.” a medium-hot fire and cook about Per serving: 392 calories; 13 g fat; 5 g bacon is done. When turning, try to But still, the recipes will work for saturated fat; 68 mg cholesterol; 28 g keep melted cheese from dripping out campfires, too. SEE FLAMES, D2 Unusual crops Exotic veggies make California farm a favorite with Michelin-starred chefs

By Pam Kragen as tiny as currants. well as some of the most The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS) Launched in 2016 by acclaimed restaurants in Aaron Choi and his wife, San Diego, New York and SAN MARCOS, Calif. Emily Chen Choi, Girl & Chicago. — Hidden inside green- Dug Farm’s unusual crops “Aaron is growing stuff houses up a dirt road in San have attracted some of that other people aren’t Marcos’ Twin Oaks Valley the nation’s pickiest cus- growing,” said Eric Bost, there are plants with leaves tomers: Michelin-starred executive chef at Jeune et that taste like raw oysters, restaurant chefs. Jolie restaurant in Carlsbad, chocolate-flavored mint, Before the pandemic, who first started buying lime and pineapple varieties the farm’s 60 restaurant produce from Girl & Dug at of basil, snow-white straw- customers included all but his former L.A. restaurant, Farmer Aaron Choi stands in a green house filled with Korean Sesame Leaf plants at Girl & Dug Farm berries, pink blueberries one of the Michelin-starred on May 6 in San Marcos, Calif. His farm sells to the Michelin-starred restaurants around the nation. and full-grown tomatoes chefs in Los Angeles, as SEE VEGGIES, D2 [EDUARDO CONTRERAS/SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE/TNS] D2 Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | TimesDaily From Gretchen’s Table: 3 cheese kale lasagna

By Gretchen McKay Make sauce: Melt butter sauce into the bottom of a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) in large saucepan over 12-by-9-inch lasagna pan medium heat. Add whole and spread so it completely Lasagna is a favorite Ital- and crushed tomatoes, covers the bottom. Lay 4 ian pasta for many reasons, along with onion wedge, lasagna noodles on top of but mostly because it’s easy red pepper flakes and salt. sauce. to assemble and can be Bring tomatoes to a Pour another 3/4-1 cup adapted to any diet. Time simmer. Cook, uncov- of tomato sauce on top of and again I’ve stacked a ered, for about 30 minutes, noodles (depending on how savory mixture of red sauce stirring occasionally and saucy you like your pasta), and cooked ground beef or mashing large pieces of and spread with a spatula or sausage between the layers. tomato with a fork or spoon. spoon to cover. But like a lot of people, I’m Remove onion wedge, stir Layer half of the kale trying to consume less meat in cream and season with mixture over the noodles, these days. additional salt or pepper then dollop 1/3 of the ricotta Luckily, there are plenty flakes, if needed. Keep mixture on top, followed of items in the produce aisle warm. by 1/3 of the mozzarella that go with tomatoes and While sauce is cooking, cheese. Repeat with 4 more cheese and can stand up to make cheese filling. In a noodles, sauce, kale, ricotta the heat of a hot oven. medium bowl, combine mixture and mozzarella This recipe features the ricotta cheese, egg, grated cheese. classic combo of mush- Parmesan, lemon zest, salt Add a final layer of lasa- room, garlic and Tuscan and pepper. Set aside. gna noodles and top with kale, a long-leafed variety Preheat oven to 375 the remaining tomato that is not as bitter (and degrees. In a large sauce- sauce and remaining ricotta prettier) than the common Layering sauteed kale and mushrooms instead of meat between the noodles makes this cheesy lasa- pan, heat olive oil over and mozzarella cheese. If curly kale. Be sure to cut gna a healthier alternative to the classic Italian pasta dish. [GRETCHEN MCKAY/POST-GAZETTE/TNS] medium heat. desired, sprinkle a little out the fibrous center rib Add garlic and saute for grated Parmesan on top before chopping the leaves nice glass of sangiovese. pepper flakes, or more to For lasagna about 30 seconds, being along with finely chopped into bite-sized pieces or taste 1 cup ricotta cheese careful not to burn it. parsley. 3 Cheese Kale Lasagna ribbons. Generous pinch of salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Add mushrooms and a Cover pan with foil and I used a tomato cream PG tested 1/2 cup heavy cream, or cheese, plus more for sprin- pinch of salt. Cook for 2-3 bake lasagna for about 45 sauce but you could go with For sauce more to taste kling on top minutes, stirring often, minutes or until top cheese marinara for a less rich dish. 2 tablespoons butter For kale filling Zest of 1 fresh lemon until mushrooms are lightly is melted and golden. If you use no-boil noodles, 28-ounce can of San 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and fresh browned. Remove from oven; let be liberal with the sauce Marzano whole peeled 1 clove garlic, minced cracked black pepper, to Add kale and sauté for 5 for 10-15 minutes before (especially on the sides and tomatoes 8 ounces mushrooms taste minutes, or until kale has serving. corners) or it will end up 28-ounce can of crushed (any variety), sliced 12 cooked or no-boil lasa- softened. Set aside to cool Serves 8. dry. San Marzano tomatoes Salt and pepper gna noodles slightly. Serve with crusty Italian 1/2 peeled onion 1 bunch Tuscan kale, 16 ounces grated mozza- Prepare lasagna: Ladle — Gretchen McKay, bread, a green salad and a Generous pinch of red destemmed and chopped rella cheese about 1 cup tomato cream Post-Gazette

Bacon and FLAMES Avocado Toast From Page D1 Yield: 1 serving 2 slices multigrain bread 5 minutes on each side. 2 strips bacon Cooking time will depend 1 small ripe avocado on the heat of the fire and 1 wedge lemon the distance of the packs Salt and pepper above the embers, so check 1. On a grate over a for doneness by carefully campfire or grill, toast opening one of the packs bread on both sides. (hot steam will escape). 2. Place a cast-iron skil- The French toast is done let over the fire and cook when it is browned on both bacon; watch carefully to sides and the center is cus- keep from burning. Cut tardy. Keep in the packets Shrimp Scampi, made on the grill. avocado in half, remove or transfer to plates. Top the pit and scoop out the each serving with 1/4 cup parsley flipping occasionally, middle; mash it with a fork of the berries, if using, and 1. In a small bowl, mix until done. Cooking time in a small bowl. Spread more maple syrup. together garlic, wine or will vary depending on the the avocado on one piece Per serving: 321 calories; broth, salt, crushed red size of the shrimp and heat of toast, sprinkle with 13 g fat; 7 g saturated fat; pepper, black pepper and of the fire, but remember the juice of the lemon 117 mg cholesterol; 13 g lemon juice. that shrimp cook quickly. and season well with salt protein; 37 g carbohydrate; 2. Divide shrimp onto 4 Periodically open a packet and pepper. Top with the 16 g sugar; 5 g fiber; 262 mg large pieces of heavy-duty to check doneness; shrimp bacon and the other piece sodium; 166 mg calcium aluminum foil, and sprinkle are cooked when they are of toast. Grilled Bacon and Avocado Toast. [PHOTOS BY HILLARY LEVIN/ST. evenly with garlic-wine pink and curled. Per serving: 606 calo- Adapted from a recipe by LOUIS POST-DISPATCH/TNS] mixture. Top each portion Per serving: 268 calories; ries; 46 g fat; 11 g saturated the Food Network with 1 piece of butter, and 13 g fat; 7 g saturated fat; fat; 37 mg cholesterol; 17 teaspoon (2 large juice sprinkle with parsley. Fold 304 mg cholesterol; 34 g g protein; 37 g carbohy- Shrimp Scampi 1/8 pinches) salt, or to taste 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, foil over each shrimp mix- protein; 3 g carbohydrate; drate; 5 g sugar; 14 g fiber; Yield: 4 servings Pinch crushed red pepper shelled ture and fold edges to seal 1 g sugar; 1 g fiber; 278 mg 735 mg sodium; 85 mg 4 garlic cloves, minced flakes, or to taste 2 tablespoons butter, cut tightly. sodium; 123 mg calcium calcium 2 tablespoons dry white Black pepper, to taste into 4 pieces 3. Place foil packets on a wine or chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon 1 tablespoon chopped grate over a fire and cook, Recipe by Daniel Neman Recipe by Daniel Neman

dream.” consumers. Now home a living selling dried flow- Farm, which was inspired leaves, which diners use VEGGIES “Every encounter with a cooks could also buy the ers at swap meets. Instead, by their daughters, Ella as a wrap for ahi crudo From Page D1 delicious variety, no matter farm’s psychedelically they bought a florist shop in and Olivia, and their very “tacos.” Bost at Jeune how strange or common, colored “Atomic” toma- Torrance and that grew into chubby beagle, Dug. et Jolie said he loves the Auburn. “He takes risks sparks and deepens an toes, striped Badger Flame a small chain. Girl & Dug’s crops now farm’s pichuberries, red with new product and puts awareness of that region beets and a trio of black Aaron’s oldest sister, make up about 20% of the shiso, sorrel, radish flow- it out there, not knowing and its people,” Choi said. and white potatoes from Carol Choi, still owns the acreage in San Marcos and ers and other highly acidic how it will turn out, and he In the months leading up Row 7 Seed Co. that the last remaining flower shop 80 percent of a 38-acre items that brighten up the gets so excited when he’s to the pandemic, Choi said Chois — avid “Star Wars” in Rancho Palos Verdes. His farm launched last year flavors in his dishes. come up with something sales in the farm’s restau- fans — have renamed Darth other sister, Lauren Choi, is in Portland, Oregon. Girl Other San Diego County new.” rant division were growing Tater, Starch Maul and Star a financial adviser. In 2011, & Dug specializes in what restaurants that use Girl Aaron Choi said he loves at a “meteoric rate.” Tuber. their parents semi-retired Choi calls “kinder greens.” & Dug products are Addi- growing food that intro- But when the state Over the past six years, to an 8-acre farm off Quarry Unlike microgreens, the son, Campfire, Nolita Hall, duces chefs and their diners ordered a lockdown in Choi has experimented Road in Twin Oaks Valley. infant sproutlings that Kettner Exchange, Waverly to other nations’ cultures mid-March 2020, all of his with nearly 130 specialty It’s called Lucky Growers, decorate plates as gar- and Coastal Kitchen at the and cuisines through their restaurant orders evapo- greens, vegetables, herbs which supplies wholesale nish at many restaurants, Hilton Del Mar. native crops, such as the rated within 36 hours. and fruits. Many of these Korean vegetables such kinder greens are like As the pandemic winds Argentine yacon water To fill the gap and keep crops have failed, either as sesame leaf (perilla), “first-graders,” with much down, Choi said about root, Andean pichuberries the farm’s 48 workers because they didn’t grow cucumbers, chiles and more flavor and physical one-third of his restaurant or a spiny South African employed, Choi quickly well or they didn’t have other produce to Korean definition, Choi said. This customers have returned cucumber the Chois call launched an e-commerce the unique qualities that markets nationwide. business — all grown from and the direct-to-con- “Porcukepine.” He calls website, girlndug.com, chefs were looking for. For many years, Aaron seeds he buys from com- sumer division has become this business model his that began shipping spe- Sometimes persistence Choi, 40, resisted join- panies around the world a viable and growing busi- “seed-farm-pan-fork cialty produce directly to pays off. For three years, he ing the family business. In — includes spring green ness. His future plans are tried growing the Peruvian college, he studied biology, mixes named after Ella and for more expansion. That’s YOUR TIMESDAILYNEWSPAPER IS root vegetable oca, but the philosophy and religion Olivia, edible flowers and why he and his wife opened crops were continuously and considered careers as ice plant and plants with the Portland farm last year, decimated by heat, frost, a veterinarian, a cancer unique flavors, colors, where the cooler, rainy cli- flooding and wildfire. Now researcher and theology shapes and textures. mate is more hospitable to TRUSTED the crop is finally viable and professor. But in 2009, he Anthony Wells, execu- growing Andean vegetables Newspaper readers oca is being served at chef changed his mind and went tive chef at Juniper & Ivy in like oca and Scandinavian across generations Richard Blais’ new Carlsbad to work for Lucky Grow- Little Italy, was Choi’s very gooseberries. Down the identify newspapers restaurant Ember & Rye. ers, which has expanded first Girl & Dug customer. road, he plans to expand as the most trusted Choi said he doesn’t mind over the years to include “He stopped in one day the farm’s plant breeding source of news failing, because it’s impos- Girl & Dug on a combined with a box of things and operation and, possibly, and information. sible to succeed without 56 acres. he’s got this infectious per- open some farms on the trying. By 2016, the wholesale sonality,” Wells said. “He’s East Coast. Improve your “I call it the supply and Korean vegetable busi- someone that you want to Wells said he’s happy business demand dilemma,” said ness was successful, but know. He’s so passion- that Girl & Dug is expand- performance. Choi. “You can’t create a Choi was still looking for a ate about what he’s doing. ing. On May 24, he will take market without product. creative outlet of his own. Every time I’ve talked to all of his cooks and servers Buy weekly I had a hunch that chefs He and his wife are fans him since then he’s got to the San Marcos farm for ads today! might be looking for some- of TV’s “Top Chef” series some new seed or vegetable a tour so they can get as thing new and I wanted to and chef-driven restau- heirloom that he wants us excited about their prod- see if I could grow it.” rants like Nancy Silverton’s to try.” ucts as he is. Choi was 6 years old Osteria Mozza in L.A. So in Wells’ favorite Girl & “I want them to see how when his family emigrated 2016, they decided to create Dug items are the farm’s passionate this farmer is 402112-1 from South Korea to the Los a second farming operation kinder-size butternut about what he’s growing,” CALL 256-740-5815 Angeles area in 1987. His that specializing in crops squash, its wildly colorful Wells said. “What he grows Guaranteed to speak with someone parents, Brian and Agnes for high-end restaurants. Atomic tomatoes and its is so beautiful. It’s like a who can help yougrowyour business. Choi, had planned to make They named it Girl & Dug licorice-flavored sesame painting.”