Marana News 05/03/2023

Blazing a trail: Becoming an engineer

BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media Sta

Beth Long is finally off probation. Now she can work on her next career goal: to become an engineer assigned to Station 333 at Shannon and Ina roads.

Long wants to be responsible for getting the water to the firefighters that put out fires. She is already a full-fledged firefighter and EMT, as she just earned the certification to drive an ambulance. Most of the calls they receive at her station are EMT/health maintenance calls.

“Those are when someone’s sick, someone fell, someone’s injured. Someone is feeling something that they have no idea what to do with,” Long said.

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FFA wins big at Pima County Fair

BY VERONICA KUFFEL Tucson Local Media Sta

According to the Farm Bureau, one farm in the United States feeds 166 people annually, across the country and the globe. The other fact, which Marana High School Career Technical Education teacher Ashley Haller finds more surprising, is farmers will have to grow 70% more food than what is now produced to meet the demands of population growth by 2050.

As with female firefighters Rebecca Rodriguez and Marcela Hammond, Long is a rare breed. She is only one of five female firefighters in the Marana Fire District. Why did she seek the fire service?

“Prior to this I was in restaurant management,” she said. “I wanted something stable with a stable income, benefits and retirement. I wanted something I would be proud to do, something that challenged me mentally, physically every day, and I wanted to find a community. I’m not from here. I don’t really have family here. I wanted to find a family.”

Long got what she was looking for and more.

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“In addition to production agriculture, many agricultural services and technology management careers are in high demand,” Haller said. “My hope is I can show (students) the opportunities that agriculture can provide them in the career field and they can play a vital role in feeding the world.”

Part of the school’s agriculture program includes Future Farmers of America, a leadership component which engages students in learning through competitions and career-building opportunities.

Along with the curriculum, Marana FFA competes in the annual Pima County Fair Livestock Show, where youth programs across the county demonstrate their prog-

Beth Long found a family and a career that challenged her when she became a firefighter with the Northwest Fire District. (Karen Scha ner/Sta )

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African American Museum of Southern Arizona Ongoing

The African American Museum of Southern Arizona has opened its doors at the UA. Co-founded by Beverly and Bob Elliott, the museum presents a cultural and educational experience through items of significance and intentional storytelling to preserve African American and Black life, culture and history in Southern Arizona to benefit the community. Admission is free to the museum in room 244 of the Student Union Memorial Center. Until regular hours are established, interested visitors can schedule an appointment by emailing aamuseumofsouthernaz@gmail. com.

African American Museum of Southern Arizona, 4511 N. Campbell Avenue, Suite 255-2, Tucson, free, by appointment only, aamsaz.org

Juried Student Art Exhibit TO MAY 5

The Spring 2023 Annual Juried Student Award Art Exhibition, hosted by the Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, brings together the best student artwork for the summer, fall and spring semesters from any student taught at the five campuses at Pima Community College. The 237 entries were received from 104 students, and 77 entries were accepted by the jurors for this exhibition. This year, the Bernal Gallery has Tucson Art

Museum staff as jurors who choose the students and award winners. The jurors were Dr. Julie Sasse, chief curator of modern and contemporary art, Tucson Museum of Art (TMA); Olivia Miller, interim director and curator, University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA); and Harrison Orr, education director, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA-Tucson).

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, Center for the Arts -West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, free, various times, 520-206-6942, pima.edu/cfa-gallery

“Woman-Ochre” TO MAY 20 Willem de Koonig’s “Woman-Ochre” was stolen in 1985 from the University of Arizona Museum of Art. It’s returned home and on display through May. Tickets for “Restored:

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The Return of Woman-Ochre” are $8 general admission; $6 seniors 65-plus and groups of 10 or more; and free for students with ID, museum members, UA faculty, staff, military personnel, AAM members, visitors with a SNAP card or Tribal ID, and children.

The University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road, Tucson, various pricing, artmuseum.arizona.edu

Linda McCartney Retrospective TO AUG. 4

The North American premiere of the Linda McCartney Retrospective comes to the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography, now through Friday, Aug. 4. Spanning McCartney’s entire career from 1965 to 1997, this exhibition features 176 photographs and archival materials, including Polaroid images and presents three sections such as family life, photographic experimentation and artists. The exhibit will recur weekly from Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibition will also feature various community events inspired by the collection.

Center for Creative Photography 1030 N. Olive Road, Tucson, various times and

ENGINEER

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“I have never spoken to a firefighter who hasn’t loved every day of their career,” she said. “They are proud to say they do it. (Also), I like the schedule. I like that the job is challenging, and it’s not something that everybody can say they do.”

Long also looked at joining the border patrol, but it wasn’t quite what she was looking for — not enough medical service, she said. Marana and the fire district called and here she is, in a community where she can put down roots.

There is no usual day for Long; calls can come in at any time during her 24-hour shift. However, there are typical tasks that must be accomplished during her time at the station.

“A typical day in my probationary area, (I) do a lot of the station maintenance outside of calls,” she said. “You’re cleaning, you’re learning, you’re drilling. We have regular tests we keep up with. (There are) monthly reviews. Then you throw in all the calls; I’ve been averaging seven calls a day. Sometimes you get four, sometimes 14.”

Long has some long-range goals.

“I hope to remain here the entire 25 years,

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Mini Time Museum: Steve Farley’s “Dowdytown” TO AUG. 20

Pandemic isolation inspired artist, graphic designer and former Arizona State Sen. Steve Farley explores childhood memories through a series of miniatures. They’re artifacts of his Ontario, California, home, but their resonance with childhood reveries is universal. Farley’s youth included a fondness for building miniature models. As an adult, he’s an artist and graphic designer renowned for public murals. He found that creating these tiny structures helped to ground him in the social and emotional upheaval that accompanied our months in lockdown. An artist reception and talk take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22.

Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive, tickets start at $8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays, theminitimemachine.org

Kuumba In Afrikan Arts

MAY 13

For more than a decade, Barbea Williams Performing Company has offered this fiveweek camp experience for children ages 7

and I hope to be an engineer,” she said. “They drive the fire truck. They’re also in charge of all the pumping and hoses on fire scenes, so they get the water from the hydrant to the firefighter. The engine is their baby; they run that.”

Long reflected on how it felt the first time she put on a firefighter’s jacket and pants that would be worn to fight a fire; they call them turnouts.

“We got our turnouts in the academy, it’s really cool,” she said. “You feel cool, genuinely like, ‘Oh, I look kind of sweet in this.’ Then

through 15. The program covers West African Dance, African diaspora culture and art, drumming, healthy cooking and beauty. For the first time this year, the program also includes STEM programming in professional development workshops. Register now via bwpcarizona.com, class starts at 2 p.m., email bwpc2020@gmail. com for details, $1,200, discounts and scholarships available.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Western Experience TO MAY 7

Journey into a Western Experience at Old Tucson Studios, through Sunday, May 7, and witness the spirit of the Old West come alive. Get a glimpse of a historic town in Arizona territory during the 1800s and enjoy live action cowboy gun fights, death-defying stunts, rides and attractions.

Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, $34 adults, $17 children ages 5 to 11, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays, oldtucson.com

Kentucky Derby Watch Party MAY 6

The Rillito Park Foundation invites us to celebrate the Kentucky Derby almost as if we’re

when we got our badge, it’s humbling and I felt very proud of myself for getting to where I did, and you’re looking around at your peers. We started at the academy with 17. Right now, there are 10 of us left so we’ve lost quite a few, and to be around all the guys, and everybody’s different shapes and sizes and different backgrounds, it’s really exciting.”

Not really one of the guys

Without fail each of the women interviewed for this series said working with the men, though different than working with women, is not an issue. The men treat the women with the same respect they have for each other. It makes for a workplace where problems can be aired, and resentment does not have an opportunity to build.

“You don’t have to prove anything to anybody, you just have to be able to do your job,” Rodriguez said. “Not everybody here wants to see me fail. I actually have a lot more support than I know.”

“I remember the one time, it was the most senior engineer on my shift,” Hammond added. “The station I was at, we had a ladder (truck), an engine and an ambulance; it was

right there at Churchill Downs. There will be live betting and Mint Juleps plus food, beverages, a raffle, prizes and a souvenir for the first 100 guests. Attendees are encouraged to “dress to impress.” Churchill Downs may be more famous, but Rillito Park is known as “The birthplace of modern Quarter Horse racing.”

Rillito Park Racetrack, 4502 N. First Avenue, free, noon to 5 p.m., rillitoracetrack. com

Cinco de Mayo at Hotel Congress MAY 5 AND MAY 6

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a Sonoran Desert band and happy to be. Fans in Arizona and Mexico flock to their shows, which often sell out, to revel in their distinctive blend of desert folk and pop rock, layered with road dust, shimmering hot sand and the light of starry nights. They perform on the plaza at 6 p.m. Friday, May 5, and will play a completely different set on Saturday, May 6. Meanwhile, in Club Congress, Santa Pachita and Salvador Duran perform on Friday at 8 p.m., and XIXA plays on Saturday at 7 p.m. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress Street, various prices and times, hotelcongress. com

a really busy house. He said, ‘You know, you can’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do anything. You may not be as strong or as tall as most of us, but you can still do the job. You just have to figure out what works for you,’ and it’s true.”

“I think they try to treat me as one of the guys,” Long said. “The reality is, it’s just a little different. I think it’s a different dynamic for everybody, but there is no ill will. There is no bullying or being left out. It’s as normal as it possibly could be.”

The staff, both men and women, know they have a job to do, and they do it well.

“We are here to be part of the help, to do our absolute best to help you have a better outcome,” Hammond said. “We are part of the solution. On your worst day we are here to help you.”

“You get to help people literally every single day,” Long said. “We don’t show up because we’re not wanted. We show up because we’re needed there for some reason, and every day, no matter how simple or tragic (the need), you’re having a positive influence on somebody’s life. You’re impacting them in some positive way. Who wouldn’t want to do that?”

When Beth Long got her badge, she felt excited but humbled, too. (Karen Scha ner/Sta )

ress with animals and receive awards for their work. This year, Marana FFA placed in 32 competitions in both small and large livestock from April 20 to April 30.

The results are a big win for the program, but Haller noted these real-world experiences outside of the classroom create an equal, if not greater, impact on Marana students.

“Having an agriculture program and providing students with a work-based learning project, like taking an animal to the fair, go hand-in-hand,” Haller said. “The work-based learning component of the agriculture program allows students to take the skills they have learned and pair them with career development.”

According to Haller, all of her 17 students placed in fair competitions. A majority of student wins came from the large livestock category in lamb, swine and cattle. Of the total 32 awards, seven were for grand champion, best in class or breed and first place. Most of her students placed in the top three spots for their respective competitions. Some of their large livestock received blue ribbons and were sold at fair auction on April 29.

Throughout the school year, the program combines an agricultural science and mechanics curriculum with work-based learning projects, which can be anything from taking an animal to the fair, rebuilding a tractor or keeping a garden at home. Each of her 110 program students completed their OSHA 10 certifications for safety within their projects.

“We have a barn on campus where students can keep their animals if they can’t keep them at home,” Haller noted. “The school FFA program also purchases (animals) for students to lease for the year to show at the Pima County Fair.”

Haller has taught Marana High School’s agricultural program for nine years, but the Marana FFA was chartered in 1948, the 16th chapter in the state. After another successful year at the fair, she looks forward to helping more students learn the technical and career skills needed to succeed in the agricultural workforce.

For students like rising junior Kaidynce Norwood, Reserve Champion for the Goat Senior Showmanship, Marana FFA equips her with the skills to kickstart a career in agriculture.

“I’ve been raised around animals and agriculture all my life, and it’s the career path

I want to take,” Norwood said. “It’s nice to see my hard work pay off at the end of the day, whether it’s winning a buckle or a ribbon, to have friendly competition and to be around people who enjoy the same hobbies.”

Norwood has been in Marana FFA for two years and will continue with the program in the upcoming school year. She plans to compete in next year’s county fair and move on to a career in agriculture after high school.

She stressed the importance of agriculture, not only for the rewarding work but for the good it provides the public.

“A lot of people are misinformed about what we do in agriculture and how large of a role it plays in our lives,” Norwood said.

“I believe FFA gives students an opportunity to learn and understand the importance of farming and agriculture, and how it affects our economy and society.”

Pima County Fair results *order based on schedule of competition

LARGE STOCK

Savannah Kelly

• Grand Champion: Senior Novice Showmanship (Lamb)

• Second: Market Class (Lamb)

Isabelle Butcher

• Third: Overall Senior Showmanship (Lamb)

• Third: Market Class (Lamb)

• Second and third: Class Breeding (Ewe)

Ariel Salgado

• Seventh: Overall Senior Novice Showmanship (Swine)

• Third: Breed (Berkshire Swine)

• Fifth: Class (Breeding Doe)

Cierra Arzaga

• Third: Class (Breeding Doe)

Kyleah Peck

• Second: Class (Breeding Doe)

• Grand Champion: Senior Novice Showmanship (Goat)

Angelique James

• Reserve Champion: Senior Novice Showmanship (Goat)

Kaidynce Norwood

• Reserve Champion: Senior Showmanship (Goat)

Caiden Murphy

• Second: Market Class (Beef Cattle)

• First: Average Daily Gain (Steer)

Jaden Noel

• Third: Market Class (Beef Cattle)

• Second: Average Daily Gain (Steer)

Jacie Dunham

• Fourth: Market Class (Beef Cattle)

• Second: Class Senior Novice Showmanship

• Third Overall Senior Novice Showmanship

Brianne Cramer

• Fifth place: Overall Senior Novice Showmanship (Swine)

Courtney Sullivan

• Reserve: Champion Intermediate Novice Showmanship (Swine)

• Fourth: Market Class (Swine)

Samantha Howard

•Fourth: Market Class (Hog)

SMALL STOCK

Carmen Mutzberg

• Second: Breeding Show (Holland Lop)

• Fourth: Breed Show (Holland Lop)

Mia Manns

• Best in Breed: Florida White Rabbit

• Grand Champion: Senior Novice Showmanship (Cavy)

Anuhea Willett

• Best in Breed: New Zealand Rabbit

• Best Overall: Six-Class (Rabbit)

Sydney Manns

• Best Pet Class: Cavy

• Reserve Senior Novice Showmanship (Cavy)

Ashley Haller (far right) and some of her FFA students during the last livestock competition of the Pima County Fair.(Ashley Haller/Submitted)

PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND CHRONIC PAIN TREATMENTS NOT WORKING!!

Tucson, AZ - When it comes to chronic pain and/ or neuropathy, the most common doctor-prescribed treatment is drugs like Gabapentin, Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Neurontin. The problem with anti-depressants or anti-seizure medications like these is that they offer purely symptomatic relief, as opposed to targeting and treating the root of the problem. Worse, these drugs o en trigger an onset of uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes harmful side effects.

The only way to effectively treat chronic pain and/or peripheral neuropathy is by targeting the source, which is the result of nerve damage owing to inadequate blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. This o en causes weakness and numbness.

(above 95% nerve loss is rarely treatable)

3. The amount of treatment required for the patient’s unique condition

Arrowhead Physical Medicine in Tuscon, AZ uses a state-of-the-art electric cell signaling systems worth $100,000.00. This ground-breaking treatment is engineered to achieve the following, accompanied by advanced diagnostics and a basic skin biopsy to accurately analyze results:

1. Increases blood flow

2. Stimulates and strengthens small fiber nerves

3. Improves brain-based pain

The treatment works by delivering energy to the affected area(s) at varying wavelengths, from low- to middle-frequency signals, while also using Amplitude Modulated (AM) and Frequency Modulated (FM) signaling.

It’s completely painless!

THE GREAT NEWS IS THAT THIS TREATMENT IS COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND MOST INSURANCES!!

Depending on your coverage, your peripheral neuropathy treatment could cost almost nothing – or be absolutely free.

As displayed in figure 1 above, the nerves are surrounded by diseased, withered blood vessels. A lack of sufficient nutrients means the nerves cannot survive, and thus, slowly die. This leads to those painful and frustrating consequences we were talking about earlier, like weakness, numbness, tingling, balance issues, and perhaps even a burning sensation.

The drugs your doctor might prescribe will temporarily conceal the problems, putting a “BandAid” over a situation that will only continue to deteriorate without further action.

The number of treatments required varies from patient to patient, and can only be determined following an in-depth neurological and vascular examination. As long as you have less them 95% nerve damage, there is hope!

Thankfully, Tuscon is the birthplace of a brand new facility that sheds light on this pressing problem of peripheral neuropathy and chronic pain. The company is trailblazing the medical industry by replacing outdated drugs and symptomatic reprieves with an advanced machine that targets the root of the problem at hand.

Effective neuropathy treatment relies on the following three factors:

1. Finding the underlying cause

2. Determining the extent of the nerve damage

Arrowhead Physical Medicine begins by analyzing the extent of the nerve damage – a complimentary service for your friends and family. Each exam comprises a detailed sensory evaluation, extensive peripheral vascular testing, and comprehensive analysis of neuropathy findings.

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#RunMarana starts with Mother’s Day 5K

BY VERONICA KUFFEL

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What’s so special about the #RunMarana series, according to Town Sports & Wellness Supervisor Jacob Jaeger, is how each race encompasses its own theme or unique feature.

“On Mother’s Day weekend, you’re going to see a toast to moms, and a family area with lawn games and inflatables,” Jaeger said. “That way, those coming out to support Mother’s Day 5K have the option to hang out and be part of the community after the event itself.”

Parks and recreation kicks off the first race of its #RunMarana series with the Mother’s Day 5K, a nod to Marana moms on their holiday weekend. On Saturday, May 13, participants will meet at Gladden Farms Community Park to cheer on mothers, grandmothers and mothers-tobe and engage in both the race and related family activities.

The series began in 2019 when the town brought several stand-alone races together under the #RunMarana brand. Along with developing a community events schedule, Jaeger explained the goal to get families outdoors and exercising regularly.

“We want to make sure people are staying active throughout the entire year,” Jaeger said. “#RunMarana encourages that just based on having those events spaced out throughout the year. It gives people the opportunity to be able to train and go into that next program and be there.”

The Mother’s Day 5K is the first installment of the series, with the Aquathon in the spring and the last three races in the fall and winter. Parks and recreation hosts the Turkey Trot around Thanksgiving with a themed dress-up and a Tom the Turkey mascot. The Dirt Dash trail run and Egg Nog Jog finish out the year, with an option to complete Oro Valley’s Hot Cocoa Dash for a bonus medal.

This is the first year the town will team up with On Your Left Fitness and Timing, a local company that develops race infrastructure for community events. While the town has worked with OYL in the past, they formalized an annual partnership in 2021 for the series.

“OYL truly enjoys working with the Town of Marana and its parks and recreation department,” founder Julie Stark said. “Everyone is very professional and truly cares about their local community. They continue to expand and improve every year.”

The company oversees the registration platform, course design and timing. They also provide live streaming results with instant text messaging as well as RaceJoy, an app that allows runners to track their progress on the course.

Stark noted her favorite part about working with the town is its focus on community over competition.

“They don't focus on the ‘fastest’ runners,” Stark said. “Instead, they have raffle

prizes that any participant can win. It’s a level playing field.”

While the Mother’s Day 5K honors Marana moms, everyone is welcome to sign up and participate in the race and side activities. Those interested can register online up until race day at 7:45 a.m.

Participants who register before Thursday, May 11, can pick up their physical packets and purchased swag on that Thursday. All racers will be entered in a raffle for two fitness-themed prizes.

With OYL’s help, the parks and recreation department will start their race series in 2023. Jaeger prepares for #RunMarana with a mission to build community through collective exercise.

“We want people to come into our

parks, and we want them to be connected,” Jaeger said. “Whether that’s through their love of running or through their goal setting… we want all of those community members to get together in one space, on one day and have a good time.”

#RunMarana Mother’s Day 5k

WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 13, (Check-in at 7 a.m.)

WHERE: Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road, Marana

COST: $30 ($40 on race day)

INFO: https://runsignup.com/Race/ AZ/Marana/MMD5K

Runners enjoy a toast to mothers with sparkling cider-filled flutes. (Jacob Jaeger/Submitted)

Wild Arizona completes sign installations

BY VERONICA KUFFEL Tucson Local Media Sta

As volunteer coordinator for the nonprofit Wild Arizona, Luke Koenig’s mission is to engage the public in wilderness protection. The latest project is a wilderness boundary sign installation across Arizona’s wild spaces.

“Wilderness has the highest form of protection for federally managed public lands,” Koenig said. “Sometimes, though, it’s unclear when we’re crossing into designated wilderness. By putting these signs in, we’re helping the public become aware that they’re entering into wilderness where different prohibitions may apply inside the boundary.”

A wilderness boundary area outlines natural land protected by the government with a focus to maintain it in its natural state.

On behalf of Wild Arizona, Koenig organizes wilderness stewardship opportunities like Sign Installation Saturdays, a once-amonth volunteering event to install wilderness boundary signs in a protected area. The

nonprofit focused its 2023 series on the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, and on May 6, it will complete the installations for the spring.

The reason for choosing Pusch Ridge, according to Koenig, was its proximity to a major urban area. Hosting a recurring stewardship event near Tucson created a more tangible opportunity to engage the community and get the word out about Wild Arizo-

na.

“Sometimes you have to drive hours to get to some of our events because of the nature of where we work,” Koenig noted. “The idea was if we could have an event close to an urban area, we might be able to get some folks out that aren’t usually able to make it out.”

On the first Saturday of each month, from January to May, volunteers and crew members meet at different locations in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness and start with a safety meeting. Volunteers are asked to bring long shirts and pants, along with food, a hat and glasses.

The premade signs and hardware are provided by the Forestry Service, and Wild Arizona supplies tools and other equipment. The group will install an average of three to four signs across the boundary. In the meetups before their last installation on May 6, the group installed 11 signs across Pusch Ridge.

The signs, at the very least, warn adventurers of the protected area. With that protection, there is a list of rules and prohibitions

upon entering the site. For instance, motor equipment or mechanical vehicles like chainsaws or bikes are not allowed in these areas.

“It makes (visitors) aware, in the bigger picture, that something like wilderness even exists,” Koenig said. “It’s a really meaningful distinction in terms of how we manage our natural lands and how we protect some of the most vulnerable ecosystems within them.”

Wild Arizona, the event series host, is a nonprofit aiming to protect and restore the state’s wildlife for future generations. Koenig explained the increasing need for trail stewardship and trail work, especially in this region. Arizona, in his words, is “a hotbed for sustainable trails, and those that are more resistant to erosion.”

The need was so prominent the organization turned its volunteer program into an inhouse field crew, comprised of paid and volunteer workers. Wilderness Stewardship, or Wild Stew, carries on Wild Arizona’s mission

Wild Stewardship program members with an installed sign in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness.

(Luke Koenig/Submitted)

AGING WELL

5 Fascinating Interior Design Trends

As far as current interior design trends go, maximalism is bigger than ever. New textiles are a game-changer, retro is popular (again), and we all want a lighter environmental footprint. This concise overview is courtesy of Marisela Panzarella, the Designer/Move-In Coordinator at Splendido, an all-inclusive community in Oro Valley for those 55 and better. When residents first move to Splendido, Marisela helps them with space planning and design. She also lends her expertise in the community’s amenity spaces— including newly transformed restaurants.

Maximalism still going strong. While midcentury modern furniture is here to stay for a while, the maximalist trend of opulent, lush décor featuring layers of sumptuous textures has grown in popu-

larity. Instead of clearing out a lot of your older pieces, Marisela says the new trend seems to be, “If it gives you joy, keep it—only make it bright, to bring happiness in!” She says that those who pre-

fer minimalism can keep their pared-down décor, but have fun incorporating a bit of maximalism with a single grouping of small items on a mantel or side table, or a short wall devoted to an eclec-

tic art collection.

High-performance fabrics changed everything. Manufacturers are creating upholstery and other fabrics that look like velvet and linen but

can withstand a lot of wear and tear. So you can have a white sofa, for example, without worrying about how it will hold up. The variety is amazing— even faux-distressed fabrics—and you can layer them for that maximalist look. “We used these in Splendido’s restaurants— it wouldn’t have been possible to use real linen on chairs that get that much use,” says Marisela. “And unlike older manufactured fabric, these are soft and comfortable.”

The 70s are back! Designers are having fun with 1970s colors and patterns. “I see a lot of retro earth tones, especially browns and golds, paired with deep blue, and geometric and basketweave patterns,” says Marisela.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

A lighter environmental footprint is important to people today, so it’s “in” to use recycled and repurposed furniture.

“Hold onto the furniture that’s meaningful to you,” Marisela says. “Those pieces can be used as accents to your new decor. Think beyond painting—you can reupholster chairs or sofas, change out chair or table legs, and updatehardware on drawers.”

While these trends are fun and o er diverse options, Marisela stresses that, “You are not obligated to follow any trends. Your home should be a reflection of who you are and what makes you happy.”

You can learn more about design trends, and get expert advice on downsizing for a move or makeover, at Splendido’s Downsizing & Design Tips event on Wednesday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome, but RSVPs are required. Visit splendidotucson.com/events to register online, or call (520) 878.2612.

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Cocktail party grows for paranormal community

BY VERONICA KUFFEL Tucson Local Media Sta

Astrologist Larry Martin has worked many jobs in the past, but the ones he’s found most interesting deal with the unknowns in the modern world.

“Almost everyone has had either a ghost story or some experience they can’t explain,” Martin said. "But if they’ve been ostracized, a lot of times, they have to keep that story to themselves. We want to give opportunities for people to share those experiences or learn about the experiences of others.”

Martin is the founder of the Tucson Paranormal Society, a community that provides space for the public to share paranormal stories, knowledge and other information, as well as a consulting forum for paranormal businesses.

TPS will host their monthly cocktail party on Saturday, May 6, with complimentary food, beverages and an open conversation. At the event, people can tell their stories of

the unknown and meet with experts for explorative discussion. The cocktail parties introduce participants to the vast TPS network and open the floor to all topics paranormal. When people ask Martin what will happen at an upcoming cocktail party, he doesn’t have a clear answer. That’s the excitement of

it, he explained.

“I have to laugh when people ask me what the topic will be,” Martin said. “I tell them I really don’t know. The stories always amaze us because we never quite know what we’re going to hear.”

According to Martin, it’s also relieving. The open nature of the cocktail party allows a safe space for participants to discuss their experiences.

“It’s not just about joining the society and hoping you fit in somewhere,” Martin noted. “The whole idea is to have a relaxing, inviting atmosphere where people can share whatever they want to share.”

The goal for TPS is to be all things paranormal for Tucson. Martin created the group in August 2022 to be a forum for everyone who’s had a paranormal experience, encouraging participants to have conversations and tell their stories. Along with the cocktail parties, TPS hosts weekly meetings and conferences open to the public.

TPS also provides open business consultations for those interested in the paranormal industry, whether it’s palm readings, hosting seances or anything under the umbrella. These two aspects allow TPS to have multiple opportunities for networking and education.

TPS also has a string of experts throughout Arizona who are society leaders and operate as resources to the public. People can call the TPS number, leave a message, and depending on the topic, they are connected with the appropriate leaders.

“An organization is going to work better if we’re able to get those experts to you,” Martin said. “While we don’t always have the an-

swer… we do have a variety of experts, some are members and some are people we’ve just encountered along the way. Helping people connect is what we want to do.”

Membership for TPS is free for a limited time, and Martin hopes to expand the society’s operations. As more people join the cocktail parties and other events, Martin sees a need for bigger venues.

According to Martin, the future of TPS will feature a new, full-color magazine and an annual Paracon convention in Tucson. A lot of these endeavors cost money, and the astrologist explained the society will need to monetize and raise funds to make it all happen.

Until then, TPS will continue to have their weekly meetings, monthly cocktail parties and open lines of communication for members and the public. Martin had a parting message to those intrigued by the unknown.

“Stay curious,” Martin said. “If you’ve got a curiosity, let us know about it. We always talk about everything, there’s nothing off-limits. We’ve heard some pretty strange stories and we can’t wait to hear what’s next.”

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Athlete of the Week: Kate Cherrington

BY TOM DANEHY Tucson Local Media Columnist

Back before he morphed into a semi-lovable wannabe dad in a couple PG-rated “Are We There Yet?” movies, Ice Cube was a hardcore rapper best known for his song “It Was a Good Day.” The way he growls those words with a mixture of understatement and bravado makes the phrase a classic. (Of course, just about every other word in the entire song is incredibly inappropriate, so don’t ever listen to it.)

When the results of the Southern Arizona Track & Field Championships at Mountain View High School were released, you could say that Ironwood Ridge senior Kate Cherrington had a good day. Actually, it was a great day, a near-legendary day. It actually started out with the one sour note of an otherwise-brilliant symphonic performance. In her tightest event of the day, she finished a close second in the 100 meter hurdles. She would later win the 300

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had a great day at the Southern Arizona Track & Field Championships at Mountain View High School. (Kate Cherrington/Submitted)

meter hurdles. But then, on the field side, she completed a very odd double, winning both the long jump and the high jump. To the casual observer, that may not seem like that big a deal, thinking jumps are jumps,

right?

Wrong. Long jumpers are great combo athletes, gifted with a sprinter’s speed and a basketball dunker’s hops. High jumpers, on the other hand, take up permanent residency inside their own heads. They talk differently and walk differently, and are self-critical to a point just this side of lunacy. High jumpers can also be pole vaulters, while long jumpers can also excel at the triple jump, but a long jumper who also high jumps…uh, no.

How, then, does Kate explain the strange convergence? “I’m an outside hitter in volleyball.” Oh, OK, now we get it. Actually, she thinks that she wouldn’t mind trying the pole vault. “I don’t know if I would be any good, but it might be fun.”

Considering she’s an accomplished heptathlete, excelling in everything from the 200 meters to the shot put to the javelin, it’s fair to assume that she would do well in just about every event on the schedule. What’s the one she wouldn’t want to try? Answer-

ing before the question is even done, she blurts, “The 2 mile. No way. I don’t know how anybody does that.”

An outstanding student, she really likes her biology class and plans to study something in that field when she attends Brigham Young University in the fall. “I really don’t want to go the medicine route,” she says. “Probably something more in the research field.”

She’s not sure if she will try to continue her athletic pursuits in college, but what she is sure of is that she will try to compete in all four events at State in the second week of May. Her leap of 18 feet is one of the best in the state and her high jump of 5 feet 6 inches has her tied for her school’s record.

“I would really like to go higher (than 5 feet 6 inches),” she says. Whether she does or not, her making it to state in four events is a towering achievement. Whatever happens in Mesa next weekend, for Kate, it’s gonna be a good day.

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It’s safe to watch sports now

BY TOM DANEHY Tucson Local Media Columnist

If I live to be 110, I’ll be really old. But even then, I will not understand why the NFL Draft is a thing. I won’t buy into the fake importance put on it by sports-talk radio and ESPN. I won’t understand why, right after the season ends the first week of February, they feel the need to start talking about the draft, which won’t happen until late April. There are lots of things I don’t get about the NFL Draft. It’s not like the NBA, where one great player can change a team’s fortunes from one season to the next. There are 53 guys on an NFL roster. Drafting a future star might change the long-term trajectory of a team and maybe add a win or two to the next season’s total, but the reason that a team is drafting so high is that they had a horrible year last season and so they might go from three wins to five.

All I can guess is that somebody’s nephew, fresh out of college, ran a focus group one time the day after the Super Bowl without correcting for demographics. Everybody in the group looked like (the old) Kevin Smith living in his mom’s basement. As a control, they were asked “Do you give even a whit about who gets drafted three months from now?”

When they ran the numbers, they found that the eight-person group actually gave a total of nine whits about the draft and an entirely new cottage industry was born. This led to the age-old conundrum as to which came first — the blathering sports talk guy looking for anything about which to drone on for three hours or the gullible listener thinking that whatever the talker is droning on about must be important. I love just about all sports but I am so glad that this nonsense is over. Perhaps most annoying about the NFL Draft is that there are multiple people

who get paid lots and lots of money to try to guess which players will be drafted by which teams. They start even before the playoffs are over (by then, the order of the teams that are drafting is set) and then they guess and guess and guess—and are always wrong, sometimes spectacularly so.

How would you like to earn a living just guessing at stuff and being labeled an “expert” if you manage to get even 20% of your picks right?

Let’s take a quick look at how some of the “experts” did. The king of them all is Mel Kiper, who basically invented the mock draft and will therefore serve hundreds of years in Purgatory (not the one in Colorado) after he shuffles off this mortal coil. Anyway, Mel’s the Man! He had all 32 first-round picks all scoped out. He got the first one right, then biffed on the second one. After that, he was done.

Once you get one wrong, it becomes a

Markov chain, which is a mathematical process in which the probability of a series of events is predicted. It’s basically a series of educated guesses, with the success of each depending on how close the previous educated guess was.

As happens every year, Mel Kiper didn’t come close to getting even half of his picks correct. A guy he had projected to be picked fourth in the draft ended up not being picked by any of the 32 teams.

There was one good thing about the night. It’s really cool that Bijan Robinson was drafted with the eighth pick in the draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He becomes the highest-drafted football player from Tucson.

I first met Bijan when he was a freshman in high school. I had known his grandfather, Cleo, who is in the Pac-12 Hall of Fame as a ref but also reffed high-

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Local Kitchen Tune-Up wins system award

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Sta

Scott and LeeAnn Shaff, owners of Kitchen Tune-Up Tucson-Marana, recently received the Fast Track Award at the Home Franchise Concepts Owners Conference in Orlando, Florida.

“We love to recognize and honor the achievements of our ‘Tunies’ — and each year they never fail to amaze us,” said Heidi Morrissey, president of Kitchen Tune-Up.

“Each location puts so much into their business and strives to make every project their best yet. It’s a joy to meet with them every year and acknowledge those who stood out in 2022. We are so grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm of our Tunies and their teams, and we greatly appreciate their continued commitment to creating dream kitchens for their clients.”

The Shaffs earned the award for achieving the largest sales increase in Kitchen Tune-

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Scott said the pandemic actually helped their business, as the public was working at home, looking at their home’s design.

“Everybody’s working from home, staying home and actually cooking,” he added. “I’m sure that had a lot to do with it. The franchise has been in business for 30 to 35 years. You have your ups and downs economy wise. The system is pretty consistent all the way through.”

Founded in 1988, Kitchen Tune-Up specializes in five ways to update kitchens and cabinetry. Services include its signature one-day tune-up; cabinet painting; cabinet refacing; cabinet redooring and new cabinets.

named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list in 2023.

In addition to the Fast Track Award, Kitchen Tune-Up celebrated multiple other successes from 2022, including “Franny of the Year,” the “National Customer Service Award” and the “Rising Star Award.” The HFC Owners Conference provided owners opportunities to network, learn and grow their expertise.

“It was a great year for us last year,” Scott said. “We mainly attribute that to our team. We have a great team, so that’s the main thing. We’re a small team, but once the installation team gets in there and starts doing their work, they’re artists. Projects come out beautiful and customers are happy.”

“It’s really exciting,” LeeAnn said. “Customers get so excited to make the change. We can transform kitchens quite easily. It’s really stunning sometimes. It’s really exciting to see.”

“Among the hundreds of dedicated ‘Tunies,’ we are incredibly honored to receive the Fast Track Award this year,” LeeAnn said. “We love the work we do, and it’s fulfilling to be recognized for our efforts. We had a great year in 2022, and we’re excited for what’s to come in 2023.”

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Be aware of these 5 warm weather hazards

BY MIA SMITT Tucson Local Media Columnist

Though we are just barely into springtime in Arizona, our weather is getting hotter by the day. Spring and summer, with the longer days and warmer temperatures, are favorite seasons for many of us. We spend more time outdoors and adopt a more active lifestyle. Walks in the park, bicycling along the Loop, swimming, barbecue parties in the back yard, and even doing our own gardening are fun and invigorating. These are seasons with many enjoyable outdoor activities, but we should be aware of the five most common warm weather health hazards.

Accumulated sunburns over a lifetime greatly increase the risk of skin cancer. Many of us boomers remember those days of youth, basking in the sun’s rays without a clue as to the risks. But as we have become aware of the danger, hopefully we have adopted the practice or regular high SPF (sun protection factor) sunscreen use. We should use sunscreen daily, not just for a day poolside or at the beach.

Heat can be a health risk, especially for the youngest and oldest members of our communities. Babies and young children are not able to make behavioral adjustments to warm environments and their bodies are frequently unable to make adaptive changes due to the immaturity of the thermoregulatory system. Elderly persons are at a higher risk for heat related illness due to underlying illnesses, certain medications, and declining physical ability to regulate body temperature.

There might be poor access to adequate air conditioning, limited social support, and declining ability to care for oneself. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are risky and can lead to death if left untreated. Check on elderly neighbors and if necessary, transport them to a cooling center or senior center on those especially hot days. Avoid dehydration by sipping on cool drinks throughout the day.

A walk in the woods or along the river or estuary can be beautiful, relaxing, romantic — and itchy. The most common poisonous plans in Arizona are poison ivy, candelabras cacti, and poison oak.

Poison oak is common in the western part of the United States and can be seen as scrub brush or grow as tall as 40 feet and can be found as high as 5,000-feet elevation. There are no leaves in winter, but in the spring it sprouts three green leaves and white flowers before turning the familiar pink-red hue.

Poison ivy is a smaller plant, shrub or

climbing vine and also has three distinct leaves that turn reddish pink. Remember the maxim, “leaves of three, leave them be.”

Urushiol, the oily resin in both poison ivy and poison oak leaves can remain on shoes for up to a year. The best prevention is recognition and avoidance. Treatment is usually with antihistamines and cortisone creams but may require more intensive treatment in severe cases.

Candelabras cacti can grow up to 25 feet and produce a milky white substance that also irritates the skin and can be deadly if ingested.

Food poisoning is more common in the summertime. Picnics and potluck gatherings can create that “perfect storm” opportunity for improperly prepared or stored foods to grow bacteria that can cause illness and even death. Avoid food poisoning by keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold. This is not too difficult with the various insulated trays and bags available for us. Uneaten foods should be refrigerated immediately after a meal.

Insect bites are a common summer health hazard. Honeybees and bumblebees are not aggressive unless provoked. They leave their stingers embedded in the skin, so treatment consists of careful removal. There is usually not a serious reaction except localized discomfort until the stinger is removed. The vespids — wasps, yellowjackets and hornets — can be more aggressive. Usual reactions include swelling up to 2 inches across within 24 hours.

Systemic reactions include hives, wheezes and bronchospasm similar to an asthmas attack, swelling around the eyes,

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school basketball. Cleo and I get along really well because I never argue with refs. That’s weird, but true.

Cleo asked me to help his grandson with a little bit of math. But Bijan had shown up without a book or a writing utensil or something on which to write. I told him to go home and don’t come back unless he was prepared to work. I felt a little bit bad after that because he turned out to be one of the politest kids I’ve ever met. He

and swelling and infection at the bite site. These reactions can be mild to life threatening and must be treated as soon as possible after the symptoms are felt. Anyone with an allergy to insect bites should carry an “epi-pen,” an epinephrine injection system that anyone can use to administer life-saving medication while emergency help is on the way.

West Nile virus is becoming commonplace but is no less problematic. Remove all standing water and use mosquito repellent.

Water dangers finish our list of top summer health hazards. Drowning is a leading cause of death in children under the age of 5. Pools need to be fenced or otherwise inaccessible to young children unless supervised. Even adults should always swim with a buddy. Unforeseen events such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or sudden cramping can lead to serious injury in the water or death due to drowning. Our rivers and streams are inviting and cool, but the currents can be treacherous. Swimmers’ ear is a common summer malady prevented by a mixture of (or a commercial preparation) vinegar and alcohol in the ear canal after swimming.

We need to stay aware of the many seasonal health hazards we may potentially face as we enjoy the warmest time of year here. Good health and commonsense practices will make the season more enjoyable and safer.

Mia Smitt is a longtime nurse practitioner who writes a column for Tucson Local Media.

was all “Yes, sir” and “No, sir” and smiles and positivity. I hope to see him if he visits Tucson this summer before heading off to Atlanta.

That’s a small problem. I haven’t watched an Atlanta Falcons game since they blew that 28-3 lead and choked away the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots.

It looks like I will have to start watching Falcons games, but if I live to be 110, I will never watch the NFL Draft. The Markov Chain probability on that is 1.0.

5 House of mirrors at a carnival, for one 9 Takes a load off

Skunk’s defense 15 Leon who wrote “Exodus”

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“___ upon a time …” 18 Loud, prolonged noises

19 ___ badge (award for a scout)

20 Stick your tongue out, say

22 Use an e-cigare e

42 Jacket fastener that’s not a bu on

43 Pass to a different owner, as a business

48 Aunt: Sp.

49 Electric ___

50 Princess who says “Into the garbage chute, flyboy”

51 Traveler’s stopover

52 Best Rap Performance and Best Instrumental Composition, for two

56 “Get ou a here!”

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3 Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” for one

4 Actress Garson of “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” 5 Landslide of wet sediment

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More than one occasion of the week will demand your attendance. You may not feel up to the challenge at rst, but the rewards of being there (or the consequences of not being there) will have far-reaching e ects. It doesn't matter if you drag yourself to it or rise to it -- as long as you show up, you win.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You're an excellent steward of bounty, which is why you keep attracting more of it. You'll accept all gifts with a gracious smile, knowing it's the feeling between people that matters the most. Don't worry too much about what happens next. You can't hold onto everything. What you don't keep, you'll distribute well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

Though it's said there are "no dumb questions," there are de nitely questions that get you closer or further away from learning what you're interested in. Some queries lead to happiness and awakening, while others bring on anxiety. Improvements happen this week because you ask so well.

Having had enough food

Sounds from a sauna

“Back in Black” band

“Hunny”-loving A. A. Milne character

Bi er part of an orange

Thieve

Bit of Christmas candy

Venom neutralizer, e.g.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22)

You don't wait for the right time to project magnetism and heart. Any old time is good enough for you, especially when you feel as happy as you do this week. A breakthrough in your personal life will make you feel you can nally move forward. Someone falls in love with your smile, then you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You want to give freely, but you can only give as freely as you feel. The opportunities for fun probably won't drop into your world this week, and that's actually a good thing because it's a chance to create your fun just the way you like it. Whatever you do to ll yourself with joy will contribute to the generosity of spirit you spill into the world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

When you're trying out a new endeavor, it can be hard to know what sort of goals are reasonable. Don't be too eager to set your aim. Enjoy the stage of playful curiosity this week. It's enough to get a feel for what an activity is like and how it matches up with your skills.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

There's a time and place for making comparisons. The time is hardly ever. The place is on a spreadsheet, not a social media platform. Let this week be all about you, your interests and your personal growth. There's too much to enjoy about who you are to waste one second thinking about who you aren't.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

While you do feel more secure when you know your nances are in order, money is neither your only source of stability nor is it your most important one. It's your relationships and other accomplishments that give you a real sense of your ability to connect and make things happen in your world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Because there are people around you who could be committed to your growth and well-being, it makes no sense to spend all your energy on those who can only take and never give. Sel essness is an important aspect of good character, but it is not sustainable to have this as your mode too much of the time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

To look into another person's eyes and try very hard to understand what that person feels and needs is no small act. Your brand of attention is something special and rare. You teach just by being you. As you pick up the subtle dynamics of a situation, you'll help others around you to do the same.

You're a con dent tastemaker. You don't pander to what people want; you give them strong options instead. You know that having more choices doesn't make people happier and in fact can lead to confusion, decision fatigue and buyer's remorse. The optimal number of options to o er is three. Across 1

23 Kind of exam at school or the dentist’s

24 Like old-fashioned railroad crossing signs

27 Tinder or Hinge

29 Beer ingredient

32 ___ trick (hockey feat)

33 College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 34 Move onto a new topic of conversation, metaphorically

Campus quarters

Beverage that comes in green and black varieties

58 Hershey’s candy with a caramel center

59 Epitome of precision … or a description of 20-, 34- and 43-Across?

64 “You can’t make me!”

66 Capital of Italia 67 Yoke-wearing animals

68 Enclose, as on a farm 69 ___-friendly

70 One-dimensional drawing

71 Upright

72 Put a patch on, say 73 Winter forecast, o en

A focus on smooth routines and improvements in your realm could be interrupted by an ask. Stand back and assess the situation from as many angles as you can to determine if you can help, and if so, what level of involvement would be most bene cial to all. Justice will win in the end, though it's not always up to you to deliver it.

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