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The Voice of Marana since 2007
Volume • Number August ,
Home Sweet Home
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SPECIAL SECTION PG. 11
Town OKs Mandarina South Development
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This Week
BY VERONICA KUFFEL
FEATURES ....................8 Chefs throw down with tacos and tequila
LIVEN UP .................. 20 Kid energy abounds at Tucson's Live Theatre Workshop HOT PICKS......................................4 FEATURES.......................................8 SPORTS..........................................22 PUZZLE/HOROSCOPES...............23 WORSHIP/CLASSIFIEDS.............24
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B Marana High suffers remained safe during the storm, which occurred during dismissal at the end of the day,” school officials said in a statement. “Students were attentive, following instructions and remaining calm. Teachers and staff stayed after school for hours to provide food,
ela Flor Communities received approval to expand its Mandarina Development Project with the addition of Mandarina South, a 162-acre plot east of Mandarina Boulevard and north of Tangerine Road, on Aug. 15. The developer was represented by attorney Reese Anderson of Pew & Lake at the town’s regular council meeting. Council members voted unanimously to authorize the new development. “When this opportunity to purchase Mandarina South came to Bela Flor, it was a natural extension of Mandarina,” Anderson said. “We’re excited about it
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High winds caused severe damage to Marana High School, including flooded fields and roofs. (Submitted)
storm damage BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tucson Local Media Staff
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arana High School was impacted by a severe storm on Aug. 17 that caused extensive damage to the campus. “We were thankful that all staff and students
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