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ASHINGT N – Federal of�icials this week declared the Arizona eryngo, a rare wild�lower, an endangered species, a move advocates hope will also help boost efforts to save the San Pedro River where the plant is found.

The action Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service follows years of efforts by conservation groups to save the eryngo, a cream-colored �lowering wetland plant native to Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico.

But the plant only grows in cienegas, a type of wetland created by natural springs, and those are being depleted by overpumping of groundwater in the region, the service and environmental groups said.

“I’m so glad these big, beautiful plants and the rare cienega habitats where they live are getting these badly needed protections,” Robin Silver, a cofounder of the Center for Biological Diversity, said in a state The endangered Arizona eryngo, which flourishes in cienegas, or wetlands, can grow to 5 feet tall and live up to 10 years. (Photo by Robin Silver/Center for Biological Diversity) ��� SAN PEDRO ���� 5

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atti Comerford came to Marana 0 years ago in hopes of giving her son a more ful�illing childhood. Comerford’s family left bustling California for Marana’s agricultural farmland and hasn’t looked back since.

“We moved out here so that he could go to school with kids whose parents owned ranches, and farms, and have the experience of all kinds of different things,” Comerford said. “We just fell in love with the community.”

Comerford’s passion for the Town of Marana would culminate into a longstanding position on Marana’s Town Council since 2001. et, before her role as councilmember, Comerford

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SAN PEDRO ���� ���� 1 ment. “The eryngo gives us one more reason to save the San Pedro River.”

In addition to declaring the plant endangered, the government designated a total of 12.7 acres of critical habitat for it, at sites in Pima and Cochise counties. The endangered species designation takes effect July 11.

The Arizona eryngo is a member of the carrot family that can grow to 5 feet tall and live for up to 10 years. It reproduces through pollination and is frequented by a range of pollinators, including butter�lies and hummingbirds.

It has historically been found at six sites – three in Arizona and one each in New Mexico and the Mexican states of Sonora

and Chihuahua. It is currently only found at the two Mexican sites and at two locations in Arizona.

The service designated critical habitat for the eryngo in Arizona at Lewis Springs in Cochise County and La Cebadilla in Pima County. La Cebadilla Cienega is adjacent to the Tanque Verde Wash and Lewis Springs Cienega is just east of the San Pedro River.

But groundwater levels in the San Pedro River Basin have been dropping for decades due to excessive pumping in the Upper San Pedro River Basin by residents living around Fort Huachuca, Silver said.

The eryngo relies on water from the springs that are fed by the deep aquifers in the San Pedro River Basin. But the Cen-

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ter for Biological Diversity said there is currently a groundwater overdraft of more than 5,000 acre-feet per year in the Fort Huachuca-Sierra Vista area, and studies predict the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area will disappear if current practices continue.

Emily Thomas, president of the Maricopa Audubon Society. “That’s why it is … so imperative.”

Silver called the endangered species designation a “game changer … for San Pedro protection,” since it could lead to reductions in pumping in the basin.

“Protection of the plant

Advocates hope the endangered species designation for the eryngo will give added impetus to larger efforts to save the San Pedro.

“The San Pedro is one of the last undammed, free-�lowing rivers in the desert southwest,” said

offers protection against the lowering of the water tables from groundwater pumping,” Silver said.

The Center for Biological Diversity and the Maricopa Audubon Society �irst petitioned for endangered species status for the Arizona eryn-

The eryngo gives us one more “ reason to save the San Pedro River. ”

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go in April 2018. The groups, along with Earthjustice, sued the Trump administration in March 2020 after the service’s consideration of the petition stalled.

This week’s announcement did not include Agua Caliente, a onetime home to the Arizona eryngo, after on-going efforts to reintroduce the species there failed. The Fish and Wildlife Service said Thursday that it, the Bureau of Land Management, the Desert Botanical Gardens and Pima County “have begun conservation efforts to establish additional populations.”

Thomas is worried that with just two areas designated as critical habitat, the government is “not giving room for the species to recover.” But

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government of�icials said they are committed to continuing to work toward the plant’s preservation.

“The Service looks forward to continuing our work with conservation partners in Arizona to protect and recover this rare native plant,” Amy Lueders, the Fish and Wildlife Service regional director, said in a statement. “Partnerships will be central to addressing the threats to the Arizona eryngo and putting it on the path to recovery.”

In the meantime, Silver said, the center plans to continue �ighting to protect the San Pedro River; it currently has three active lawsuits related to the river.

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COMERFORD ���� ���� 1 was already positioning herself as a community servant. She was keen to participate in all things school-related for her son and started the Continental Ranch Little League with her best friend.

While managing the little league, Comerford saw the Town’s shortfalls when it came to parks. She said at this time the town had one �ield that was usable for her little league. That park de�iciency would later inform her position on increasing park and recreation opportunity for the Town during her time on council.

Her motto is “Always listen to the community, and try to do what we can to meet the community’s wants and needs.”

Comerford has been doing this type of community engagement since her

role as a police of�icer in California. She was a community service of�icer for 10 years working on investigations and crime prevention. With this experience under her belt, Comerford was proactive in listening to what Marana citizens needed.

Comerford’s experience working in LA County law enforcement made her appreciate the Marana Police Department. She said it was like comparing apples to oranges in reference to the departments.

To put it lightly, LA County was no walk in the park.

“The way that the Marana Police Department has community relationships, they’re going out and they’re creating those bonds,” Comerford said Comerford said the Marana Police Department’s typical response time is less than two minutes

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leading her to believe this could be one of the main reasons Marana is one of the safest towns in Southern Arizona.

Comerford added that a good relationship between the community and police is integral as Marana continues to grow.

Comerford took the opportunity to discuss misconceptions she thinks some Marana residents have about growth, as it is a big topic in Marana politics ahead of the August primary election.

“We go through spurts and when this happens, you can’t tell somebody who’s been holding on to the property, waiting for their time, you can’t tell No, I’m sorry, you can’t build right now,’” Comerford said. “ ou know, we’re keeping up infrastructure-wise, we’re keeping up with what a municipal-

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with the community and businesses to make Marana a better place to live for every citizen.

Comerford’s relationships are essential when it comes to working with departments like the Arizona Department of Transportation to improve roads and Pima County when it came to acquiring the wastewater treatment facility. Water rights are essential to Marana’s growth.

The topics of water and growth go hand-in-hand in the next town council election season.

“We have people on the council with over 100 years of experience of working with Marana water,” Comerford said. “Marana was founded on water and it was about getting their water rights, that’s when the town became incorporated in 1 77.”

ity is supposed to do.”

Marana is one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona, according to the latest U.S. Census. In order to support this in�lux, the council’s been open to working with construction companies and collaborating on new areas for home development. Comerford is keen on keeping town infrastructure up to date with this growth and adds that growth wouldn’t be happening if there wasn’t enough water available.

Comerford served on Marana’s Planning and oning Commission for seven years before running for town council. During this time, she built relationships in the public and private sectors. Relationships, she said, are important to get things done in government. Her goal is to work collaboratively

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Comerford said she doesn’t believe in fear mongering, “I believe in getting them the facts.”

Comerford strongly believes that the council has acted responsibly and water accessibility is safe in the hands of council members that have decades of knowledge on their side.

Ahead of the next town council election, Comerford said there is a “get them out” mentally from opponents, “but right now you need experience and knowledge to handle what’s going on.” Adding to that point, Comerfor implored citizens to get in touch with her directly to �ind answers if they have questions about water and growth.

“And if I don’t have the answer, which I can’t guarantee that I will every time, but I know where to go to get it,” she said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Naranja Park Needs Expansion We have served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board PRAB for more than 10 years. We all have worked to develop Naranja Park into the town’s premier recreation center and are delighted to see it �inally happening.

For more than 10 years there was no recreational use of this 21 -acre site although surrounded by residential neighborhoods on all sides. ro Valley �inally made a commitment to Naranja

Park when they brought reclaimed water, potable water, and power to the park in 201 , built a dog park, parking and two large multi-use �ields. A second set of �ields were started in 2017 and �inished the next year.

In November of 2017, the town placed the Prop 5 bond and property tax on the ballot to fund a 17 million partial build out of the park. Resident voters said N to a projected million total cost, and the �irst-ever ro Valley property tax, so the park remained less

than half built out.

Now �ive years later, with the town golf subsidy no longer needed, the Council decided to broaden the use of the Community Center sales tax revenues to support all town recreation needs.

The council then obtained a 25 million parks bond at 2. interest to fund the top priorities from the year-long Parks Master Plan study as follows No. 1 Expand Naranja Park; No. 2 Fix the Community Center tennis courts and replace golf course

irrigation; No. Expansion of our multi-use path system.

The Naranja Park expansion plan �its the park’s terrain and will include the following amenities Four more �ields, a skate park, bike pump track, splash pad, three basketball courts, six pickleball courts, walking trails, RC aircraft �ield, ramada, parking and restrooms.

The expansion starts with grading this summer, and will complete in 202 , all funded within existing town revenues without a property tax.

We all want to thank the mayor and council for their vision for Naranja Park and the ability to get it done • John Scheuring, PRAB chair, 2011- 2012 • Jack Stinnett, PRAB chair, 201 -201 • Adam Wade, PRAB chair, 2015-2018 • Gary Temple, PRAB chair, 201 -2021 PPPPS

Remember the old expression, “Be careful what you ask for” At the June 1 ro Valley

Town Council meeting, Councilmen Tim Bohen continued his ranting ways against ro Valley town staff and other members of the Town Council.

The Mayor once again sat there and allowed Bohen to continue his diatribe. It was embarrassing.

This is not the �irst incident of Bohen misbehavior. In his orientation as a Councilman, Bohen verbally accosted a town staff member during his presentation. Bohen has belittled town Planning and oning staff on more than one occasion. Bohen get visibly angry and corrects people when they refer to him as “Mr.” instead of “Councilman.”

Mr. Bohen has a history of temper �lare ups. In January, 201 the ro Valley Police Department responded to a “check welfare” call placed by a staff member of Secureaplane, a local engineering �irm.

It seems as though Mr. Bohen had a disagreement with his supervisor and threatened the supervisor with extreme bodily harm. According to the police report the victim was so disturbed by Bohen’s behavior that he

requested heightened patrol around his residence.

So one must ask, why does the Mayor not take any action to control these continued outbursts Well, one reason could be that Mayor Win�ield, Vice Mayor Melanie Barrett and Councilwoman Joyce Jones-Ivey all personally endorsed Mr. Bohen’s candidacy for a seat on the Town Council. It appears as though they did not vet Bohen very well or disregarded his behavior pattern. So to be critical of his Bohlen’s behavior re�lects poorly on their own judgment.

Don Cox Oro Valley

Editor’s note; A letter in the May 25 edition, “Park Blunder,” did not include the name of its author, Don Cox. Want to see your opinion in the paper? Send your letter to the editor to tucsoneditor@tucsonlocalmedia.com. Submission does not guarantee print. Limit your letter to 350 words. Guest commentaries should be limited to 750 words.

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German Knight in Arizona: Why one UA professor chose the copper state AVERY MARTINEZ Special to Tucson Local Media

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German knight calls this desert his home.

Dr. Albrecht Classen, distinguished professor of German and director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Arizona, began his career far from the desert sands. Hailing from Northern Hesse in central Germany, his life took a fascination with the pre-modern, the tales of knights and quests, and the surrounding culture and history around them.

Much like the countless literary works he bases his work under, this pas-

sion for work took him global.

Studying and working in the likes of Germany, Spain, Italy, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Seoul, the northern United States and elsewhere, Classen recalled just what made him feel passionate about the words of those far behind him.

“My emphasis is really on scholarship,” Classen said. “Because I work out of texts from the past and I’m very interested in the question of how literary texts can contribute to our general understanding.”

Literature is not the only area he examines – cultural documents, religious

texts, and philosophy has also crossed his eyes.

Sitting in his of�ice, he talks excitedly about a book he had his hands the day before. It was from a church baptistry, a sprawling text, and he highlighted the story of the local wife of a duke. There were massive frescos inside this baptistry, all seemingly commissioned by her, not her husband.

“We can observe two things … There is a woman who has enormous �inancial means available.

She can decide on her own what she wants to do, she directs the artist and sort of supervises the entire process … it reveals

power structures which we normally would not have assumed because that very same woman does not show up much in the local documents.”

This kind of cultural understanding and work is exactly what appeals to Classen the most about his profession.

Greater cultural understanding relates hand and hand to his work, and this has been recognized in a far more global sense.

Following his extensive work within the greater understanding and recognition of German culture, he was granted Bundesverdienstkreuz am Band (Order of Merit) by the

German government in 2004. Then, in 2017, the government also honored him with the Grand Knight Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Three Lions. Being granted the highest civilian honors in the country of Germany, he could truly go anywhere.

So why choose the desert?

The simplest answer is he needed a job. “I had �inished my Ph.D. in Virginia, I had a one-year lectureship and I just needed to �ind a job and Arizona opened up, and this was a different world.”

That different world he mentioned was just the beginning of it. Classen

wasn’t ashamed to say he hated the cold and rain of much of the East Coast, so he and his wife packed their bags, and came down to the University of Arizona in 1987.

When re�lecting on his reasons for coming here, he cited the access to the university library and their aid in his work, he cited the motivation of the students, and he even cited his disdain for the more well-known universities in locations that just didn’t feel right.

“I’ve become a bit of a desert rat,” he said. This re�lects in his work just

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as much as his home life. He’s not the only one who came to the desert to study knights and culture.

Valentine Modestine, an undergraduate student studying classics, moved from Pennsylvania to study under Classen.

“You can tell he’s really into being here and doing what he does,” Modestine said. “He has a bunch of [poetry] books about the place [Arizona, Tucson speci�ically . I really like the culture here; I think he’s a big part of that.”

Of the hundreds of pieces Classen has written, a decent subsection of his work focuses on the desert, from German texts that connect the likes of missionaries to the local area, to dozens of poems written about the desert

directly in German.

One example is his work “Sonora Wüste: Leben im Südwesten der US.” or in English: “Sonoran Desert: Life in the US Southwest.” This book, along with several other poetry books focused on Arizona, are unique in his body of work. Though his work is based in Arizona, he is putting in the time and effort to give something back to the larger academic community. Germany is a lot different from the United States, especially Arizona, but putting that into context with himself as a middleman makes for another learning opportunity.

Classen found himself to have a unique opportunity living in Arizona, bringing what he views as an undervalued study to a university like the University of Arizona. His goal with the

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medieval studies program was to center students globally while in the heart of the university, and much like his own experience the program pulls from a vast array of disciplines and studies all over the world.

Despite plans for study abroad programs being canceled, he still feels his program lends itself to being in Arizona and having the ability to reach outwards because of the community created here, far away from the land of knights and kings.

“I would like to emphasize that word creating networks … creating networks across the world, and bonding through the same interest in anything pertaining to the premodern,” he said. “That is very nice, very powerful and I regard myself there by now as a cultural ambassador.”

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P tne s Pitstop Sports ar and rill Make a pitstop at Putney’s this summer for a special that will not disappoint.

Putney’s is offering half off for an order of eight wings with a wide range of �lavors from honey teriyaki, chipotle bbq, classic, sweet thai chili, and the classic lemon pepper.

This special runs every Wednesday from p.m. until close. ou should also hit up Putney’s

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during Happy Hour from p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Tucson bar has a lounge area, pool tables, and shuf�leboard to keep you busy.

Check out their website for more information about their specials and menu at www.putneysbar.com. 0 0 N. racle Road. 520 575-17 7.

ra e Pre i r ers If you’re hankering for a great burger and fries, swing by Graze for a great combo deal. For just 10. , you get a burger, fries and a drink. For an extra two bucks, you can make it a double; for an extra 2.25, you can sub a veggie or chicken patty.

These are some of the best burgers in town, especially when you add the curry ketchup. Plus, you can get those tasty Maine Root fountain sodas, so you’re in for a treat. Details at grazepremiumburgers. com. 2721 E. Speedway Blvd. 520 2 - 888; 5 5 E. Broadway Blvd.

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ers of midtown’s Choice Greens and Graze Burgers, Truland Burgers Greens features some summer specials you won’t want to miss. From 11 a.m. to p.m., enjoy any fresh greens salad for . and or a classic and juicy burger for 10. every day of the week, now through Aug. 1. Additional toppings are extra and tax and gratuity are not included. Sit back, relax and watch the game at the bar while you enjoy half-priced beer, draft wine and cocktails all day, Sunday through Thursday. Check out their website for more information at trulandburgers. com. 7 2 N. racle Road.

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Sa e Sample a pizza, a salad and two glasses of wine at Sauce Pizza and Wine this summer. rder any of their specialty pies or build your own and one of their delicious salads we like the turkey and feta, although you can’t go wrong with the roasted vegetable for just 27. If you want want wine, you can substitute a

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fountain drink. It’s a little bit carby with the pizza but you can justify those calories if you’re also getting a salad, right Details and locations at saucepizzaandwine.com.

he i ht ar Step out after the sun goes down and visit the NightJar, a cozy bar located inside of The Coronet, for latenight specials from p.m. to midnight. Modelos for , house wine for and a buck off all draft beers, ou’ll also save 2 on burgers, mussels and tinned seafood until 11 0 pm. As if it couldn’t get any better, The Cornet and the NightJar are teaming up to host movie nights every Friday night.

Get a delicious bag of locally sourced bag of popcorn from P PPED and a Modelo for 8. Check out their website for more information about specials and featured movies at nightjartucson.com.

7 N. Meyer. 520 222- 88 .

S o e o Smokey Mo is offering daily specials everyday this summer to appease your summer time cravings. How could a fusion of ansas-style and Texas-style BB disappoint. They have everything from a Triple Taco Tuesday special to a ansas City-style Fried Chicken and a side on Wednesdays. Don’t miss Friday’s special of a half-pound of burnt ends with a side. They offer a housemade ansas style barbeque sauce that has 11 different spices that will be sure to tickle your taste buds and lighten the mood. The cherry on top the house-brewed Sweet Tea Check out their website at www.smokeymo. com for more information on their specials. 2 50 E. First Ave. 520 20 8250. l in to a e Take a trip downtown to a Tucson institution. El Minuto Cafe is offering a summer happy hour Tuesday

through Saturday from p.m. to p.m. Enjoy a crisp Mexican cerveza for , or have a house margarita for a mere . ou can also indulge in strawberry or mango margaritas for the same price. For only 11, treat yourself to a sampler platter with four mini chimis, four mini beef tacos and three mini cheese crisps with sour cream and guacamole. ou can also satiate your sweet tooth with a strawberry chimi topped with powdered sugar and chocolate sauce for only 5. El Minuto is located at 5 S. Main Ave. El Minuto is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 0 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to p.m. Temporarily closed on Mondays. Check out their website for more information about their specials at elminutotucson.com. 5 S. Main Ave. 520 882- 1 5.

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he ent r oo The Agave Heritage Festival at Hotel Congress presents a Summer Tasting Series at the Century Room. Enjoy agave spirits and light bites on Mezcal Sundays led by Doug Smith, local agave master and co-owner of Exo Roast Co. and El Crisol Mezcal Bar. Cost is 5 per person. Enjoy regional wines on Wine Thursdays starting June 1 , led

by HoCo Sommelier Josh steen and others in the industry for 0. For an additional 5 fee, you can book a VIP dinner reservation at the Cup Cafe before the tastings. Doors open at p.m. and events

begin at 7 p.m. The Century Room is located at 11 E Congress St. For more information about the Century Room and the Summer Tasting Series check out hotelcongress. com. 11 E. Congress St. 520 22-88 8. l harro Dragons love tacos and so do kids Here’s a summer special that families can get behind Children under 10 years old will be eating free at El Charro restaurants and their related side eateries, including Charro Steak Del Rey and The Monica both downtown and Barrio Charro, at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Prince Road. With each paying adult, two kids get

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free meals from the kids menu Sunday through Wednesday. “It’s been a rough couple of years, especially for families,” said Si Charro CE Ray Flores.

“So, in honor of our 100th anniversary, our family decided to do something to encourage parents and kids to enjoy dining together.” Dine in only. Visit sicharro.com for various locations, hours, menus and other details.

Pen a Downtown’s Penca is rolling out a new monsoon coctel menu �illed with refreshing seasonal drinks such as sangria blanca, with mirepoix, pisco, white wine, honey, pennyroyal and lemon, or the D a de San Juan, with hoja de nopal

liqueur, charanda, orange blossom water, orange liqueur and lime. And don’t forget that owner Patrica Schwabe has also reopened the charming Tooley’s at 2 S. Park Ave. in the Lost Barrio.

Penca is open Wednesday through Sunday, 0 to 0 p.m. 50 E. Broadway.

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ee ee s This is a summer special you can enjoy all year. Through the month of June, all eegee’s locations are selling a coupon book that gives you half-off your order up to as well as discounts on meal deals.

Coupons are good once a month starting in July, when watermelon debuts as �lavor of the month.

The books cost 12, with proceeds bene�iting El Rio Health Center, Junior Achievement of Arizona and Integrative Touch.

Do some good and take it easy, enjoy an eegee’s.

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he text from my friend im couldn’t have come at a better time.

She lives in the cool climes of the Paci�ic Northwest, and having grown up in Tucson, she’s all too familiar with the oppressive heat that we endure down here in the summer. “ ou gotta get up here to Washington,” she exclaimed with her thumbs.

“We have amazing food, we have lots of places to suggest for local exploring, and we’re best viewed in July and August.”

While those Evergreen State views sounded pretty good, particularly with summertime temps in the low 70s, im had me at “amazing food.” Which begs the question, what is it about Paci�ic Northwest cuisine that calls for booking a �light Eager to solve this mystery, I turned to Jeff Azersky of ing�isher Bar Grill. His tribute to the Paci�ic Northwest, anchored by a special menu that will run from June 1 – 25, is part of the restaurant’s 2 th annual Summer Road Trip that makes virtual stops in the most delicious regions of the country. “ wning what is primarily a seafood restaurant and loving all kinds of �ish and shell�ish, I’d say that, in and of itself, would be a good reason to go,” said Azersky, co-owner of ing�isher, 25 E.

Grant Road. “They grow everything up there, it’s such a great climate on the coast and inland, and they have some wonderful wineries.”

Part of Azersky’s inspiration for his 12-day Paci�ic Northwest menu came from a book he just �inished, titled Trask, that chronicles “a mountain man’s quest for new opportunities” along the regon Coast in 18 8.

“This guy settled his own land, and he �ished and killed elk and deer to eat,” said Azersky, equating these mountain man adventures with the adventurous style of cuisine that represents the region, further noting “there’s still a lot of wild country up there.”

The menu’s adventure begins with a selection of appetizers, including smoked salmon belly bruschetta with a softened and whipped regon blue cheese and a peach-apple chutney, as well as braised and grilled octopus served over rice noodles with scallions, green apples, cucumbers, chiles, poppy seeds and a vinaigrette of lime, mint and lemongrass.

Among the entr e options is a smoked elk sausage paella, built with a house-made shell�ish stock, littleneck clams, Penn Cove mussels, fennel, tomatoes, chives, garlic and saffron, topped with a hazelnut Romesco sauce.

A warm blackberry and apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream should satisfy

the sweet tooth at the end of this memorable meal.

In addition to the cuisine, a Pinot Gris from a biodynamic winery in regon will be available, as well as a craft cocktail inspired by the fragrance and �lavors of the region, with a piney gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup and a blackberry liqueur called Cr me de Mure.

Sounds like my kind of adventure.

Following the Paci�ic Northwest, the ing�isher Summer Road Trip will continue with special menus for Down South June 28 – July 2; July 1 – 2 , Great Plains Midwest July 2 – Aug. , Back East Aug. – 20 and California Hawaii Aug. 2 – Sept. . The restaurant’s regular menu will be offered as well for those who won’t be taking the virtual trip.

If I end up �lying to Washington this summer, my friend im will surely be impressed with my newly acquired wisdom on the culture and cuisine of her region. But one question remains – should I pack my mountain man out�it or wear it on the plane Contact Matt Russell, whose day job is CEO of Russell Public Communications, at mrussell@ russellpublic.com. Russell is also the publisher of OnTheMenuLive.com as well as the host of the Friday Weekend Watch segment on the “Buckmaster Show” on KVOI 1030 AM.

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MUSIC Wednesday, June 15 • Zach Hurd started Bay Ledges after ditching his hometown in Maine for Los Angeles in 2015.

Hurd experiments with vapor and soul genres to produce a beachy chill vibe throughout his album “Ritual.” Don’t expect to fall asleep, though! His glitchy tunes keep you interested the whole time. Details: doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole; $15-$18; 191toole. com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • See what all the rage about Reggaetón is with Gasolina Party at the Rialto. Originating in Los Angeles, Gasolina is at the forefront of the Reggaetón movement. Reggaetón is a genre blend of Jamaican reggae music and Central American music. Details: doors at 9 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m.; The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.; $10-$15; rialtotheatre.com.

• Ani DiFranco is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her first live album, “Living in Clip.” DiFranco is releasing a remastered version of the album on July 29 but is touring the album before release. DiFranco is supported by the Rainbow Girls for the Fox performance. Details: 7:30 p.m.; Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.; $30-$99; foxtucson.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • Calexico returns to the Rialto with Molly Parden to perform their 10th album, “El Mirador.”

The album was recorded in Tucson during the summer of 2021.

Joey Burns and John Convertino dedicated this album to friends, family, and the community.

The album explores feelings of connection and inclusivity during a time of disconnect, like a pandemic. Details: doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.; $32-$48; rialtotheatre.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 16 • Have a blast at Gaslight Theatre this week at the new musical comedy “Ghostblasters.”

As guessed, the storyline is a fun spin on the blockbuster “Ghostbusters” movie. A team of eccentric scientists band together to stop ghosts and spirits from infesting New York City. This play will be running into August. Details: Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m. The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E Broadway Blvd.

Tickets are $27 for adults, $15 for children 2 to 12, and $25 for students, military, and seniors.

SPECIAL EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • Adults 21 and older with a love for animal conservation are invited to Brew at the Zoo! Reid Park Zoo is hosting an Arizona brew tasting festival all throughout the Zoo. Proceeds go to supporting the Zoo’s edu-

cational programs and animal care. Local Arizona breweries like Crooked Tooth, Barrio Brewing, 1912, Bawker Bawker Cider House, and more will be available for tastings. You’ll be provided with an eco-friendly sampling cup, live music, and fun games throughout the event. Pub food vendors will also be available for purchase.

Details: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 18. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. $50 for nonmembers, $45 for zoo members, and $25 for designated drivers. Reidparkzoo.org • On Your Left Fitness and Marana Parks and Recreation partnered up to present the #RUNMARANA Aquathlon at Oro Mae Harn Park. Three separate courses are available for participation. The first race is a free youth course for kids ages 5 to 10 with a 50-yard swim and a .6-mile run. The second course offered is a 200-yard swim and a .6-mile run. The most difficult course is a 350-yard serpentine swim and a 1.2-mile run.

Details: registration ends Friday, June 17. All races are held on Saturday, June 18. The first race begins at 5:30 p.m., while the second and third begin at 6 p.m.

Oro Mae Harn Park, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road. Free admission for youth race and $30 for others. maranaaz.gov.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • The seventh annual summer Round-Up 5K run begins at Steam Pump Ranch this

weekend. Snacks, watermelon, and a water balloon toss will be provided. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome to join in the summer fun! The 5K starts in the morning. Come prepared for the desert heat. Details: 6 a.m.

Sunday, June 19. Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road. $25 before race day, $30 on race day. orovalleyaz.gov

ARTS • Fiber Artists of Southern Arizona (FASA) is exhibiting a collection of fiber art pieces created by 11 different artists.

Artists employed a variety of techniques to create all of the artworks on display. FASA artists used photography, hand-dyeing, applique, collage, painting, printing and image transfer to create the artworks. Details: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way; General admission $15, seniors $13, children (4-17) $8. Tucson Botanical Gardens members free.

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10 and younger. This Saturday’s Nature Niños is all about creative chemistry for children.

It’s about igniting imagination through creative cooking!

Details: Saturday, June 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tohono Chul, 7366 Paseo del Norte. Free admission. tohonochul.org.

KIDS • Escape the summer heat by visiting the cold movie theater to watch ethereal animation from the minds of Hayao Miyazaki and Goro Miyazaki.

The Loft is screening a summer of Studio Ghibli films every Wednesday and Saturday. These classic kid films are filled with fantasy and plots that keep you interested. Details: screenings start Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. The Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway Boulevard. Loftcinema.org Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24 • Children 5 to 14 can learn or flex their flag football skills at Marana’s multi-purpose field 2.

Instructor Michael Owens will be teaching all levels of flag football players how to play, but most importantly, how to have fun. This one-week camp is in the middle of summer so make sure your children come with water bottles, maybe a snack, and comfy shoes. Details: 8 to 11 a.m. everyday. Multipurpose Field 2 (CRSD), 7548 N. Silverbell Road. Register at maranaaz.gov

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Fitz and Hamby recorded the album from March to ctober 2021 in their home studio here in Tucson. Fitz says that on this album they had access to better equipment and more professional connections, but they were still happy to record at home.

“Both of us love Tucson so much. We really try to be a part of it, like I’m always trying to go to as many local shows and events as I can,” Fitz said. “I think that lifestyle

has to affect our sound in a way. Being around it so much has become a part of our lives and our style.

layers of guitar, percussion and synthesizer. The opener “Bunny” which happens to be one of the best songs on the album has a strutting rhythm and playful guitar, combined with Fitz’s deep vocals that manage to sound both apathetic and animated a la Amy Winehouse.

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Not every song is so fully packed. Fitz says the goal for “I Don’t Love ou Anymore” was to strip the sound down and just have guitar, bass, drums and vocals in more of a traditional rock sound.

“But then there are other songs like Bunny’ that have like 80 layers. There’s no end in sight when we’re doing it,” Fitz said. “Usually we just have to step back and listen to it a week or a month later and edit from there. We almost always delete tracks.”

The songs follow the dif�iculties of growing up with a decidedly upbeat sound palette, but the entire album seems to have a narrative as well.

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And even the sole cover song on the album is of the ’80s hit “Voices Carry,” which is subtly about a toxic relationship. The album’s closer is a calm instrumental that Fitz describes as a “the calm after the storm,” but the title “Regression” may imply the cyclical nature of the themes discussed.

“It’s about �inding how to be happy with yourself and by yourself. I think for a lot of people, particularly adults, it’s a hard thing to do,” Fitz said. “So I talk about that a lot, and I think that’s one of the important things I convey.”

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as it reall een onl one onth toda sin e the Phoeni S ns ot n ere onio sl o n ed ro the pla o s It feels like forever since they got thrashed by the lowly Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by 0 points at halftime in a Game Seven at home before losing by “only” 12 0. The pain of that ignominious defeat has faded, only to be replaced by a numb realization that the regular season was just a mirage. Best record in Suns history So what Best record in the NBA, guaranteeing home-court advantage throughout the playoffs eah, how did that work out I had written in a previ-

rnin ous column that the team with the best regular-season record in the NBA goes on to win the championship less than half the time. I really didn’t think that the Suns would win the title, especially after the way they frittered away their chance last year against Milwaukee.

However, no way did I think the Suns were going to go out like chumps, as they did against the onetrick pony Mavs. This was a long-term, franchise-damaging exit.

I am a big fan of Mavs guard Luca Doncic. He plays max minutes at the point guard position and somehow is as big as a midsized SUV. He needs to take some of the millions of dollars that he earns and hire somebody to slap the cheeseburgers out of his hand.

Meanwhile, what is to become of the Suns AllNBA player Chris Paul’s legacy of great in the regu-

estions or a hot sports s lar season destined to fall short in the playoffs was already set in stone. Now, that stone has been encased in titanium. Guard Devin Booker is one of the best in the NBA, but he can’t do it alone. And former UA post player and under-achiever DeAndre Ayton is rumored to be on his way out of town to keep the Suns from having to pay him a truckload of money.

Has the brie�ly open window closed for the Suns Is Devin Booker just the latest version of Paul Westphal, evin Johnson, and Steve Nash great guards who brought the Suns tantalizingly close to a championship, only to fall short I hope not.

Sho ld tr to et in to h with niversit o ri ona ase all oa h hip ale I pitched junior college baseball back in the day and I did . My fastball

couldn’t break glass, but I had a vast array of junk pitches. Slow curves, slower curves, sliders that didn’t really slide all that much, knuckleballs, spitballs and, when I could get away with it, Vaseline balls. And, I could throw stuff sidearm, three-quarters, over the top, seven-sixteenths, whatever.

After watching the UA lose an NCAA playoff game by the score of 22, I’m thinking that the Wildcats could use my help.

And it’s not just the UA. In the �irst-round NCAA Regional at Tennessee, the winners of the �irst �ive games all scored in double �igures, with scores of 10-0, 15-8, 1 , 12-7 and 1 -5. nly the championship game of that bracket didn’t have a football score. No wait, - IS a football score Elsewhere , there were scores of 17-1, 15- , 188, 20-1, and my personal

favorite, 2 - .

There’s really no surprise as to why this is happening. Top highschool pitching prospects go for the dough, taking the signing bonus and heading right to the pros. A lot of them who would have bene�ited from going to college will fall short in the crapshoot that is professional sports. And their decision to go pro will lead to a severe shortage of arms in college baseball.

Tennessee has a guy who can throw 10 miles per hour, but I watched him pitch the other day and he got lit up. ne of the home runs he gave up hasn’t landed yet.

Some people have suggested shortening the college baseball season, perhaps lopping off 10 games or so, bringing the regular season down to the high 0s number of games from the current total that nears 0. That would certainly save some arms.

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er thers have suggested having college teams play seven-inning games as they do in high school and sometimes in the major leagues . Neither of those suggestions is likely to gain much traction.

But something needs to be done because college baseball is no longer baseball. It’s a video game.

ho s p or a hal len e With long-time CD girls basketball coach ent Senzee no longer with the Dorados, his replacement is going to face an avalanche. Next winter, the Dorados are in the same region with perennial powerhouses Pueblo and Sahuaro, defending A State champion Salpointe, and Flowing Wells, which is dropping down to A after having reached the 5A State title game the past two years.

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GEMINI May 21-June 21 . Each person brings out a different side of you -perhaps subtly so, but in certain cases you discover an aspect of yourself you were entirely unaware of. This compels you to keep meeting new people. Not only does it make things interesting, but each new person provides a chance to know yourself more completely.

CANCER June 22-July 22 . Small acts of kindness are so easy for you, you might consider small acts of sel�ishness, which are going to feel strange but will improve your life, nonetheless.

When people are subconsciously deciding how to treat you, they are taking their cues right from you.

July 2 -Aug. 22 . our cosmic talent is strong discretion, which you use superbly on behalf of others and even more brilliantly for yourself. When you want people to know what you think, your words and actions will be clear.

And when you don’t want them to know, they will never be able to read you.

VIRGO Aug. 2 -Sept. 22 . Insert a few long breaks somewhere in that tight agenda. As you allow yourself to follow your whims, it might feel as though you’re loa�ing, loitering, listless -- but there are great, if intangible, bene�its to loosening up the reins on yourself and following the clues provided by your attractions, distractions and impulses.

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SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 . Unseen It will work to your advantage now. It’s easier to be productive when people don’t interrupt or insert their ideas into your work. Do amazing things under the radar while you can because you won’t get to use this invisibility cloak much longer. ou’ll soon be noticed and applauded.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 1 . With the abundant creativity �lowing through you this week, you’ll delight people who are notoriously hard to please. This pays, but take care. Money that’s yours free and clear makes life easy. Money that comes with strings and contracts makes life harder. Decide your next �inancial move accordingly.

AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 . Making a decision on data alone is like buying a house sight unseen. Everything has a feel, and you don’t know until you go there. It is also not ideal to base decisions strictly on feelings and thoughts.

The success of this week’s venture will have to do with a curious mix of sentiment and fact.

PISCES Feb. 1 -March 20 . If you wonder why you admire someone so, the resonance has to do with qualities you share, some of which are obvious and others that lie dormant inside you. our attractions teach you what might be awakened in you. Follow up with a move to develop skill in this direction.

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