The Voice of Marana since 2007
Volume 29 • Number 45 November 2, 2022
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Marana’s infrastructure covered at luncheon
INSIDE The Show Must Go On
BY HOPE PETERS Tucson Local Media
Ten new plays debut in one weekend at the mall
T became the danceline head coach about two years ago, after moving to Tucson, from Tiffin, Ohio. Her background in dance led her to pursue the vacant danceline coach position. “This year we had an alumni dance for homecoming,” said Lucius, who coaches JV and varsity. “They (said) they only ever really had juniors and seniors
he Marana Chamber of Commerce hosted the future of infrastructure and transportation luncheon on Oct. 26 with keynote speakers, ADOT CFO Kristina Ward and Southern Arizona Leadership Council CEO Ted Maxwell. “The community is full of businesses who care, who want to be involved in making our community even better,” Marana Chamber President and CEO Amanda Wiggins said. “That is why you are here today.” Wiggins introduced Ward, who gave a funding update. “The topics I’m going to cover with you today are basically to give you an update on transportation funding,” Ward said. “with primary focus being on federally funding (with) the passing of the IIJA, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” Ward discussed the funding that is folded into the five-year highway construction program and how the regions see and experience that money. ADOT will see an increase in projects during the next five years. This is thanks to the IIJA passage. It uses a mix of funding determined by a formula, and money that will be available only through competitive grants. IIJA replaces the Fixing America’s
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Mountain View High School JV danceline team. (Photo by Noelle Haro-Gomez)
MVHS danceline prepares for regionals BY KATYA MENDOZA Tucson Local Media
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he Varsity Dance Line Team at Mountain View High School is preparing for the Regional Competition in Glendale on Saturday, Dec. 10. But first it is looking to raise $5,000 to cover competition fees and the trip with its Saturday, Nov. 19, 5K Turkey Trot
Race. “We brought in a professional choreographer for it,” said Jennifer Lucius, the team’s head coach. If the team qualifies for nationals in the spirit division for pom and jazz, it will have the opportunity to compete in Anaheim in February. Lucius, a speech and language pathologist for the Marana Unified School District,
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