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Jan 26, 2022

Volume 29 • Number 4

Active Living

Local outdoor clubs, Southern Arizona hikes, and more | Page 8

Pima County approves new testing sites as COVID cases continue rise

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Your Turn

Reader photo of the week | Page 7

Happenings Music, theatre and classes around town | Page 14

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The latest Arizona Interscholastic Association Report

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“It’s very individual,” said Gale Morgan, senior vice president

of sales for Mather. “The industry used to consider wellness as strength, muscle, fitness and lack of illness. But wellness can still be important to someone even as fitness changes. In addition to those, wellness can be the ability to stay engaged or stay connected or feel like you’re learning new things.”

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The Board unanimously voted to increase PCR testing in Pima County with an additional 1,000 tests per day through Paradigm Laboratories.

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New Beginnings at the Wilde Meyer Gallery. Though sometimes it feels like 2022 is already flying by at lightspeed, it is still January, apparently. So it’s still the season of new beginnings, and there’s still lots of year ahead of us to fill with joy and fulfilment. In honor of that, this local gallery is featuring paintings, sculptures and more by artists including Pamela Ambrosio, Peggy McGivern, Jess Davila and plenty more. The work is on display through the end of the month. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive.

Folk and Country at the Gaslight Music Hall. The Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley has multiple singer/songwriters taking the stage over the next few weeks. Starting things off, on Saturday, Jan. 29, William Florian is celebrating the life and music of John Denver.

According to Gaslight, Florian “weaves stories, songs, and humor as we honor the life and achievements of this legendary minstrel. You will find yourself singing along with William as he performs Denver’s most celebrated songs such as Take Me Home Country Roads, Sunshine On My Shoulders, Annie’s Song, Leavin On A Jet Plane, and many many more.”

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“We are seeing that we’ve got some issues at TAA (Tucson Airport Authority) with staff coming down with COVID and we’ve got people in line who have COVID. So I would think as part of the implementation of the new testing we need to find other sites than the airport.”

Cases continue to rise in Pima County due to the Omicron variant, with the county seeing 17,528 cases as of mid-January as opposed to 14,735 cases in the entire month of December, according to Acting County Administrator Jan Lesher.

Supervisor Adelita Grijalva said she had noticed that testing appointments through the county website were being scheduled two days out. She raised concerns this would make it more difficult for children to get back into school un-

der the new test-to-stay policy.

Bronson added that constituents reported testing sites had a twohour waiting period, even with appointments.

Low testing availability has also impacted the local healthcare system.

“People, because they can’t find a testing site, are going to ERs to ask to get COVID tested and that is incredibly disruptive for the healthcare system,” Supervisor Matt Heinz said.

The additional PCR tests will be offered at the Kino Event Center across the street from the Abrams Public Heath Building, where the county had set up a testing site in 2020. That site later transitioned to a vaccination center.

PCR (or polymerase chain reaction) tests amplify trace amounts of virus DNA to provide an accurate result. Getting PCR test results through the country is expected to take between 24 to 48 hours. A Jan. 18 memo

from Pima County Chief Medical Officer and Deputy County Administrator Dr. Francisco Garcia said the start date for this location should be decided by today. Testing at this location will be available for 30 days.

To provide more access to rapid testing, the Board voted unanimously to approve a master agreement with Stratus Point Global to supply more than 45,500 COVID-19 BinaxNOW Antigen Self-Test Kits to Pima County this year.

“The kind of testing that is widely available is typically 24 to 48 hours so it doesn’t get children back in school and doesn’t get people back into the workplace,” said Garcia.

The County also received federal support for a new drive-through PCR testing site at Pima Community College West Campus. The site was fully operational on Monday, Jan. 24, and test results are expected to take about 48 hours.

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It will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lastly, a contract funded by the CDC with Partners in Health was passed by a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Steve Christy opposed. Partners in Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization that will help the County collect quantifiable data on K-12 schools as they reopen with new COVID mitigation strategies, such as mental health services for children that tested positive for COVID. “This contractor over the next three years will be providing these services to include helping us with some of the data gathering, analysis, as well as some of the new strategic initiatives in

this space,” said Garcia.

Meanwhile, COVID cases continue to put pressure on hospitals across the state. Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer for Banner Health in Arizona, said during a Jan. 24 press conference that COVID cases now account for one-third of the hospital system’s total patient population.

But Bessel said that while intensive care units remain busy, “ICU numbers are less than they were during our peak of January of the prior year, and we believe that is a direct result of the decreased severity that we are experiencing with Omicron.”

Bessel noted that 83 percent of hospitalized COVID patients at Banner are unvaccinated

or partially vaccinated and 87 percent of ICU COVID patients are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. She encouraged Arizonans to get vaccinated if they haven’t already and to get their booster shots.

“Vaccination continues to be your best defense to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death due to COVID infection,” Bessel said.

“Boosters will help maximize your protection.”

She also said people should wear high-quality masks such as a N95 or KN95 mask when indoors or around large crowds while Omicron is in widespread transmission.

Bessel predicted the Omicron surge would peak in mid-February.

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That’s the case at Splendido, an all-inclusive community for those 55 and better in Oro Valley, where sharpeyed residents can see vermillion flycatchers, Gambel’s quail, and a variety of hummingbirds right on the property, not to mention great horned owls in nearby Honeybee Canyon.

restorative natural sound for stress and attention fatigue.

These benefits are enjoyed by anyone who notices birds; more serious birdwatchers are also getting a cognitive workout, as they work to identify species by sight, sound, and/or research. This helps keep memory and problem-solving skills sharp.

And, of course, they are Benefits of Birdwatching getting at least a mild physMany locals here are pasical workout by traveling to sionate birdwatchers, and Another study identified bird where birds are found. research shows that the songs and calls as the most hobby is good for their mental and physical health.

In fact, just being around birds makes us less likely to experience depression, anxiety, and stress, according to a study conducted in a neighborhood in southern England. The researchers found a positive association between the number of birds people see daily and their mental health.

Research has shown that walking outdoors strengthens short-term memory, and that spending time in nature can lead to improved concentration and attention spans. Other studies link time spent in nature with lower levels of inflammation, reduced hypertension, and even a stronger immune system. And it’s no surprise that spending time outdoors will boost your mood. One study found that people in nature had slower heart

rates and lower levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol than those who spent time in the city. Spending time in nature has also been linked to boosts in serotonin and jumps in activity in the brain areas responsible for empathy and love.

An additional benefit of a hobby like birdwatching is the social aspect. Birdwatching in a group like the local Audubon Society can build regular social connections—which, in turn, positively impact your overall health and well-being. It’s no coincidence that Splendido has sponsored the Tucson Audubon Society; with Splendido’s location and nature-loving population, the relationship is. . . well, a natural.

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ACTIVE LIVING 2022 Seniors can spin their wheels with Vistoso Cyclists Nicole Feltman Tucson Local Media

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on Wheeler, the president of Vistoso Cyclists Bicycling Club, calls his group “the best cycling club for seniors in the country.”

Founded more than 25 years ago in the mid ’90s, the social club is primarily for seniors who live in Sun City Oro Valley, although

non-residents of Sun City Oro Valley can be guest riders for two weeks and join a waiting list. Wheeler says the group is focused on being a “valuable component of the community.”

There are currently more than 200 members that participate in the 150 scheduled rides a year.

“The reason we bought our house in Sun City Oro Valley was largely due to the Vistoso Cyclist Club and the proximity of great

cycling and cycling trails,” says club member Albert Marshall.

The club’s rides range between 20-60 miles depending on the skill level of the rider’s group, which is broken down into three colors: green for short, blue for medium and orange for long rides.

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of the club for a decade. He says he loves to see the club grow into a fellowship of riders who are into healthy activities.

“We’re keeping our heart healthy,” he says. “It’s absolutely wonderful.”

There is also a women’s group, Women on Wheels, that sponsors rides up to 50 miles, although the average is closer to 35 miles, according to Wheeler.

Vistoso Cyclists also sponsors social events for three local nonprofits, including Wheels for Kids, Interfaith Community Services and El Grupo, to support charity.

Wheeler says the group is about having a good time while getting a workout. His signoff on messages to the group is inspirational: “Smiles, Miles, and Tailwinds.”

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Wheeler says that Vistoso Cyclists have pride in bringing business to Oro Valley.

Madison Weston, assistant manager for Ren Coffeehouse in St. Philip’s Plaza, says the riders are always welcome.

“They are all super friendly to us,” she says.

“We have a good connection with all of them because they are all so nice and treat us well.”

Rides for Vistoso Cyclists are scheduled every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Departure times are usually early in the morning, depending on the season and the temperatures. At this time of year, the rides start around 9 a.m.

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How to Use Your Health Plan to Help Maintain Your New Year’s Resolutions Dr. Donna O’Shea

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very year, scores of Arizonans make New Year’s resolutions, especially to improve their health and wealth.

In fact, 55% of Americans plan to make health-related New Year’s resolutions this year, while 53% have vowed to improve their financial well-being, according to a recent UnitedHealthcare survey.

What are the most common resolutions for 2022? Among people making health resolutions, the survey found that 26% hope to lose

weight, 24% are planning to exercise more and 21% intend to eat a healthier diet. When it comes to financial health, the most common resolutions include saving more money (26%), increasing income (25%) and paying off debt (19%).

Achieving any of these goals will likely require willpower and dedication, but additional support from your health plan may be helpful too. Whether you have coverage through an employer, an individual or family policy or a government-sponsored plan such as Medicare Advantage, here are

five ways to potentially use your health plan to help encourage a healthier lifestyle in 2022: Get a Digital Fitness App. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted some people to avoid public gyms due to potential exposure risks to the coronavirus, contributing to a surge in the popularity of at-home fitness routines.

In fact, 30% of Americans surveyed said they had used a digital fitness app as part of their fitness regimen since COVID-19 emerged. Whether your fitness resolution is focused on improving strength, enhancing en-

durance or finding new levels of flexibility, some health plans now include subsidized subscriptions to digital fitness apps with thousands of live and on-demand workouts, in some cases giving access at no additional cost.

Find a Fitness Tracker.

Wearable devices are becoming increasingly popular and sophisticated, enabling people to track their daily steps, monitor their heart rate and analyze sleep patterns (among other measures). With that in mind, some employers and health plans are including fitness trackers as part of wellness programs,

in some cases enabling people to earn over $1,000 per year in incentives by meeting certain daily activity goals, such as walking, running, swimming or strength training. Some smartwatches even sync with digital fitness apps, offering personalized feedback to help track individual workouts and progress over time.

Enroll in an Online Weight Loss Program.

Given that shedding unwanted weight is a priority for many people after the holidays and year round, it can be helpful to check with your employer or health plan for

online programs that focus on helping users build healthier habits, such as increasing daily activity and eating more fruits and vegetables. Maintaining a healthy body weight is more than just cosmetic: Research shows that when overweight people lose just 5% of their initial weight, it can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than 50%. This is especially important amid COVID-19, as diabetes is among the most common risk factors linked to an increased chance of COVID-19 complications.

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Take a Hike: Clubs and caution

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Spend a day on the trails with the Southern Arizona Hiking Club

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submitted by club guides, who also lead group hikes.

“We take anybody,” Debolt said. “We have all kinds of levels of hikes so almost anybody can find something they can do. We have urban as well as trail hiking.”

Debolt said she loves the club because of the people she meets and the friends she makes.

She finished hiking the 800-mile Arizona Trail, which runs from the Mexican border to Utah and links everything from the desert to the forests, at age 75.

“I have seen more of Arizona than I ever thought,” she says.

t 63 years old, the Southern Arizona Hiking Club is the oldest club in Tucson.

It was originally founded by onetime Arizona Daily Star columnist Pete Cowgil, who pitched the idea for a hiking club in his column “Tucson Trails.” His brainchild continues to bring Tucsonans together to explore Arizona trails, even after his death in 2019.

Check out membership for A year’s membership in the club costs $25 for a SAHC at gosahc.org/join. single person and $40 for a couple, with discounted Take a Hike in member prices for families. the Tortolitas The membership includes monthly presentations on a range of naturalist topics as rom huge saguaros to well as access to a calendar ironwoods and roadfilled with hikes planned runners, the Tortolita throughout the month. No Mountain Range is the reservations are needed, just show up! Club contact and perfect location for desert orientation person Nancy exploration.

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also known as Dove Mountain, was established in 2009 to protect local desert ecosystems. The Tortolita preserve trail is nine miles of flat land, making nature watching, mountain biking, hiking, and nature photography easily accessible to all ages.

More difficult hikes nearby include the Wild Mustang Trail, which is 3.8 miles with 870 feet of elevation change.

Be prepared to bring lots of water because there are no water fountains on either trail, although there are restrooms and fountains at the Wild Burro Trailhead, 14810 N. Secret Springs Drive, just a few miles away.

We also recommend bringing sunscreen and hats to protect from the Arizona sun. Although there is ample desert vegetation, it isn’t enough to provide consistent shade on every trail.

Post hiking treats can include a beer at the Dove Mountain Brewing Company, 12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd, just two miles from the Wild Burro trailhead.

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Splendido is a joint venture of Mather, an Illinois-based organization that operates specialty wellness communities for older adults. For 15 years, Splendido has offered a variety of wellness and fitness activities to adults over 55. Their amenities range from an 18-hole putting course to a specialty spa to a creative arts studio.

However, the physical elements are only part of the appeal. According to Morgan, they also host engaging community events to create a culture centered

around wellness. These include group hikes near the Pusch Ridge mountains, hosting visiting artists for art therapy, and architectural design programs.

“Part of why I do what I do is seeing how wellness can change the lives of our residents,” Morgan said. “I once worked with a couple who were enjoying retirement, but they wanted more out of life. And when they moved into Splendido, with something as simple as the indoor pool, they went from walking in the water to swimming laps.

Then they were in the gym and got a dog… The old thought that you’re going to

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age and lose ability is truly something that we’ve seen turned around so many times when people move to Splendido.”

The community offers living plans from independent to assisted living to memory care support.

Their nearly 300 independent-level homes range from 850 to 3,000 square feet. But despite these different lifestyles, they work to ensure their community programs and activities are available for all. This has even resulted in some surprising outcomes, such as how art classes blossomed in the memory care track before any other.

“It’s really nice to see the different and unique ways our communities embody the ‘continue wellness’ philosophy,” Morgan said.

“Everything we approach

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from wellness and we expect it to play across every one of those areas. So maybe you’re in skilled nursing and require 24-hour support. That doesn’t mean wellness can’t still be a part of your life… Every wellness program we launch, we’re cognizant it needs to be active throughout one’s life.”

This wellness and active lifestyle philosophy has even resulted in opportunities their residents may never have otherwise thought to pursue. They call this “Repriorment Living” and introduce residents to “the joy of long-forgotten pursuits we all push to the side as we make our way through the world.” These range everywhere from yoga to painting to sushi to gardening.

“We really want to foster a wellness culture that goes beyond programming,” said William Myers, corporate director of wellness strategies for Mather.

“What really sets us apart is how we evolve our concepts and localize them.”

Due to Tucson’s yearround sunny climate, Splendido can offer opportunities that Mather’s other communities cannot. For instance, they are currently working to add a walking labyrinth to the property for an ancient form of stress relief, exercise and meditation.

“As an organization we’re always sharing thoughts and ideas between our communities,” Myers said. “When we’re launching new initiatives we’ll also pick one of the locations to serve as a pilot site and deploy different strategies or wellness technologies.

From there, we can measure engagement or usage depending on what the new element is, and share them so they can be adopted as best practices.”

Mather’s other locations are in Evanston and Wilmette, Illinois, with a new community under construction in Washington D.C. All of their communities receive guidance from the Mather Institute,

which researches wellness and aging. The institute’s Age Well Studies research associations between Life Plan Community residents’ happiness and life satisfaction, and their individual personality traits, resources, communal factors, and behaviors.

Alongside Splendido at Rancho Vistoso, the other Pinnacle Award winners for 2021 are Tapestry at Victoria Harbour in British Columbia, Sunnyside Retirement Community in Virginia, Friendship Village of Bloomington in Minnesota, and Moorings Park in Florida.

“We’re extremely grateful to be ranked among the top senior living communities on the continent, especially regarding wellness for residents and employees,” said James Edwartoski, Splendido’s executive director. “It’s wonderful to know that our efforts to foster and encourage a wellness-centered community have long-term benefits for everyone here.”

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Be Sure To Stay Safe While Hiking

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iking in the desert is no walk in the park.

Prepare yourself for the desert ecosystem with these simple safety tips provided by Tucson Local Media and the Southern Arizona Hiking Club: • Tell a family member or friend where you are going and when you plan to be back in case anything goes awry on the trail.

• Stock up on necessary nutrients like water, salty foods and carbs! Water alone won’t keep you going on a big hike.

Photo courtesy of the Southern Arizona Hiking Club

• Wear clothes to match the weather. Summertime calls for short sleeves, while winter weather, even in Arizona, calls for long sleeves.

Arizona has intense sunlight so wear hats and sunscreen.

Sun exposure can lead to skin cancer so don’t forget to protect commonly missed places like the back of your ears, eyelids, lips, and scalp.

(Another reason to wear a hat!)

• Older hikers should consider using hiking poles, especially on steep hikes.

They can make the downhill journey easier on your body.

• Bring tweezers! Staying on trails will lower your chances of stepping on cactus, but it’s good to have a pair just in case you get a jumping cholla cactus stuck in your boots.

• Speaking of boots: The Southern Arizona Hiking Club says any good trail shoe will make your hikes comfortable but hiking boots can be more supportive of your ankles. Sturdy shoes are best!

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Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.; $43-$140; broadwayintucson. com or ticketmaster.com.

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works that fit perfectly with this year’s festival theme featuring guest artist Broadway legend Ann Hampton Callaway. Details: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m.

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FRIDAY TO SUNDAY THROUGH JAN. 30

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nings to its tragic and destined climax presented by Arizona Opera. Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.; $30-$145; azopera.org.

miscommunications that ensue. Details: 7:30 Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday; Live Theatre Workshop, 3322 E. Fort Lowell Road; $23; 520-327-4242 or livetheatreworkshop.org.

indie band at a performance of Joan Osborne & The Weepies. Details: 7:30 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $28-$53; foxtucson.com.

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TUESDAY TO SUNDAY THROUGH MARCH 27

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• Catch a performance of the hilarious comedy Women in Jeopardy! about the value of friendship and the potential value of trading in wine glasses for spy glasses when the mid-life crisis just isn’t your speed.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (additional matinee performances on select dates), 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday; Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave.; $40-$73; arizonatheatre.org.

• Meet the largest predatory dinosaur yet discovered at the National Geographic touring speaker series with paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim at Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous with an amazing video recreating the lost world of the bygone era. Details: 6:30 p..; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $25-$53; foxtucson.com.

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Singing.”Details: 7 p.m. Friday; Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley; 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday; Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive; $27-$52; trueconcord.org.

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• Listen to William Florian weave stories, songs and humor honoring the life and achievements of a legendary minstrel at the John Denver Story. Details: 2 and 6 p.m.; Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road; $27; 520-529-1000 or gaslightmusichall.com.

• Listen to the classics of the late folk singer Jim Croce performed by his son A.J. Croce at Croce Plays Croce. Details: 7:30 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $25-$48; foxtucson.com.

SUNDAY, JAN. 30

• Enjoy a unique musical feast by the acclaimed Klezmer-rock band Mostly Kosher reconstructing Judaic and American cultural music a message of social justice, human dignity and mutual understanding. Details: 6 p.m.; Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road; $27; 520-529-1000 or gaslightmusichall.com.

• Spend An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth whose Emmy and Tony Award winning singing and acting career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. Details: 7 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $83-$118; foxtucson.com.

MONDAY, JAN. 31

• Enjoy a night of great music performed by a 7-piece band at Born Country - A Tribute to Alabama. Details: 6 p.m.; Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd.; $27, $15 children; 520-886-9428 or thegaslighttheatre.com.

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• Listen to violin and piano concert with Yura Lee & Gilles Vonsattel presented by the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music. Details: 7:30 p.m.; Leo Rich Theater, 260 S. Church Ave.; $32; arizonachambermusic.org.

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• Come hear a tribute to the Queens of Country with Mamma Coal and an all-star band with songs from Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Trisha Yearwood and many more.

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he Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is charged with governing high-school athletics in the state. It is a thankless task, one currently made exponentially worse by the pandemic. The people at the AIA work hard and they usually do what’s right, but they’re also an easy target. If the TV quiz show “America Says” had the lead-in line “I really, really hate_____,” the top three answers would be anti-vaxxers, liver and onions, and the AIA. The AIA went through a period about a decade

ago where they tried to recover from previous bad financial decisions by combining enrollment-based divisions and severely cutting back on postseason participation throughout the state. After several years of the disastrous set-up, the AIA relented and (mostly) went back to the old way.

They hold Executive Board meetings on a regular basis to handle the nuts and bolts of running things and also to deal with some of the stuff that has gone wrong. With 300 high schools to deal with, there are going to be situations that will arise with which the Board must contend. There’s the (extremely rare) coach for

whom rules don’t seem to apply, the high-school athlete with the TikTok sense of what sportsmanship means, and the tunnel vision parent who cares only about Bubba or Missy and not about anyone or anything else.

When things come up, the school self-reports itself and the Board makes a determination. Since it is a public institution, its meetings are a matter of public record and those records make for fascinating reading.

Here are some of the tidbits from last week’s meeting: Morenci High School reported: A senior boys’ basketball player punched

a player from St. David in groin. The punch was hard enough that in the video it can be seen the athlete from St. David bent over in pain. At the conclusion of the game as athletes were shaking hands, our athlete asked their athlete how he liked the punch.

The offending athlete was suspended for a game and had to write a letter of apology. (If they really wanted to punish him, they would have made him write the letter longhand.) Also, the Morenci basketball program was placed on Warning status for one year. Yes, it’s bold and underlined. As Forest Whitaker said in “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “I

don’t know what that means, but it sounds very negative to me.”

From Santa Rita High, here in Tucson: A post-game altercation occurred on 12/2/21 in the student parking lot between Santa Rita and Willcox students and parents. The event is believed to have occurred due to ongoing verbal exchanges between Santa Rita students and a specific Willcox spectator.

The Willcox spectator delayed game play as he positioned himself in front of the Santa Rita fans partially on the court. Tucson PD was dispatched due to the escalation and one arrest was made (former Santa Rita student).

One injury was sustained (Willcox spectator) due to a fall after a brief physical altercation with a Santa Rita parent/spectator.

One active Santa Rita student was identified as an instigator in the altercation as well.

Schools (sic) Corrective Action: Santa Rita parent is excluded from attending any athletic contests, both home and away, for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.

The same sanction will be issued to the student involved. We are adding law enforcement details for all remaining boys’ and girls’ basketball varsity home games.

For that, the school’s entire activities program

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is placed under Advisement for a year. While it’s also bold and underlined, it doesn’t sound as serious.

While the reporting athletic director (in this case from Buckeye High) is supposed to try to be as objective as possible in his accounting, this person’s homer slant is hilarious.

Reported Violation: The head boys’ soccer coach felt that the official was not taking necessary precautions to keep our players safe. He stated there were multiple instances of our players being fouled and put in unsafe situations. Not only were our kids not getting the calls, in at least one instance the official called a penalty and carded one of our players after being sandwiched between two opposing players and injured. At that point he felt it was necessary to remove his kids from the field and forfeit the game.

Schools Corrective Action: I have explained to my coach the violation that has been committed and explained to him in the future he needs to wait for a stoppage in play at which point he could try and have a calm and civil conversation with the official to express his concerns. If he is unable to speak with the official, he needs to locate the site AD and explain his concerns and ask the AD to speak with the official when appropriate.

Yeah, that’s gonna happen.

Athlete of the Week: Mountain View’s Jared Herring Tom Danehy

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is high school basketball career hasn’t gone the way Jared Herring would have liked. The Mountain View High School senior made it through his sophomore year right before the pandemic hit. The Mountain Lions were a verygood 12-6 that year in the regular season and advanced to postseason play. Last year, in the COVID-ravaged year, the Lions scratched out a 6-6 mark, but missed the playoffs after the AIA cut the number of teams qualifying for the postseason down from 24 to 16.

This was supposed to be his year, the time for the post player to help his

team get back to State. It hasn’t worked out that way.

“It’s been tough,” he says. His team is 2-10 in Power Point games and sits at #32 in the 5A rankings. It’s especially disheartening considering the way the season started out. The Lions beat 5A rival Sunnyside in overtime in their first game of the year and then blew past four straight opponents in a Thanksgiving tournament to start the year with a gaudy 5-0 mark.

“We were playing really well at the start of the year,” he recalls. “But since then, it’s been a struggle.”

The struggle started before Christmas with a one-point loss to Rincon and a six-point loss to rival Ironwood Ridge.

After going 2-2 in a

tournament over the Christmas holiday, the wheels came off. The Lions have lost six straight games in January, but they have winnable games coming up with Casa Grande and Flowing Wells.

“We also have to play Tucson High and Salpointe, but we’re staying positive and putting in the work. Coach (Corey) Duck is really good. He knows what he’s doing.”

His focus is squarely on what’s in front of him.

No girlfriend, no job, just playing ball and doing his studies. (His favorite class is math, so he got

that part right.)

After basketball season is over, Herring plans to play volleyball in the spring. He’s a middle hitter for the team that went 14-2 last year and made it to the second round of State. “I really like playing volleyball, but right now, I’m totally focused on basketball.”

He’s not sure what he will do after graduating.

Maybe the UA, maybe Pima College, maybe go on a two-year mission for his LDS church. “I don’t really know,” he says.

“I haven’t decided. But whatever I do, I’ll give it my best.”

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This week, you’ll be developing your many facets as you deal with both beginners and the experienced as well as dogs, children, government officials, attendants and employers.

Switching modes often, you grow in strength and flexibility.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Even in those moments when your mind races faster than a lightning speed download, you are not the least bit overwhelmed. It’s friction that causes stress.

When you are well-aligned and without conflict, you can move quickly and with great clarity down the path of least resistance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t always have to face your fear. Often that’s just too scary. Try dancing with it instead. Turn it this way and that, seeking moves you can warm into. The point is, you’re making efforts. With persistence and a willingness to experiment, you’ll eventually get to the breakthrough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Fear can prompt people to ask more questions than are necessary. You don’t have to know how everything works to proceed. Comfort doesn’t come from having the answers but from getting in there and doing the thing. You’re courageous enough. Dive in and get the experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You wish a certain person would treat you a particular way.

You think receiving this treatment will make you happy, so try out the theory. Give yourself the special treatment. Go to the expense; take the time; deliver with gusto. Get love and appreciation flowing through your world; it paves the way for more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You see a need.

An ugly place that could be beautiful; the friendless who could use a friend; the voiceless deserving of an advocate. You fill in blanks, step into roles, dream up solutions; you act.

What happens because of you would not have happened unless you had the courage to show up.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The value of laughter cannot be overstated. You have humor in your life because you’re open to seeing what’s funny. Sometimes you’re the funny one and sometimes you get to be charmed by the lighthearted, unique minds you attract. This week hands you prime comedy cuts.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can train yourself away from worry. Unlike some kinds of learning, this training will be impervious to technological, economic and social trends.

It will serve you all of your days. Take the first steps. Practice focusing on what you’re grateful for and turning your mind ever-back to hope and beauty.

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9Composer of the piano piece played by Bugs Bunny in “Rhapsody Rabbit” 10 Lose the suit, say 11 Certain designer dog 12 Clarice Starling’s employer in “The Silence of the Lambs,” in brief 13 Nevertheless 18 Hershey toffee confection 19 Fit of sullenness 22 Fertile ground 23 “___ vez” (“Again,” in Valencia) 24Bother 25 “Hamilton” actor Leslie ___ Jr. 26Indian flatbread 27 Cousin of a gull 28 Gabs 33Like hay on a farm 34 “Same here” 37 Eventually 38 ___ Islands, Polynesian archipelago 41 Awkward farewell 42 Poet who coined the term “carpe diem” 43 Kind of kiss 45 Timing of the Mercutio/ Tybalt duel in “Romeo and Juliet” 46 Unfixable 47 Home to the deepest lake and river gorge in the U.S. 48 Cold rice topped with wasabi and raw fish 49 Likely cause of a cranky toddler’s ear-tugging 50 “Ridiculous!”

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slow; make it last; enjoy the minutiae. Everything relevant will eventually be revealed. The hope is to learn someone over a period of time, ideally long enough to find out how they deal with defeat and, more importantly, how they handle success.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s exciting to be with someone who is thrilled to be with you.

Why did you ever settle for less than total enthusiasm? Maybe it just took you this long to get back to the enviable position of loving your own company. When you love your own company, settling for lukewarm attention is something you never have to do.

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