TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The American Legion Post 102 and AMVETS Post 0770 hosted a Veterans Day ceremony and craft fair at Tucson Estates Memorial Park Several veterans I talked with say they feel honored to see the community come together to show appreciation for their courage and sacrifice Next to the wall of handwritten thank you notes from children to veterans was a table filled with photos of vets and marine gear Spotted in one of the photos is Cris Cowan Marine Corps veteran who served for 24 years humble way to get together with people and talk about our experiences and old times," said Cowan Cowan tells me this day brings up a strong feeling of remembrance “Of my time in and all the people I served it with," Cowan said some of the people that aren’t with us anymore that I served with.” Cowan says one of his favorite memories from going overseas a second time was when he helped his son make a very important decision “He was going through trying to decide what position he wanted to play in baseball and from sitting in Iraq through the Internet and that felt nice One of the vendors at the event, Kelly Straube, is a U.S. Navy veteran. She served for just under two years. After leaving the service Straube started her business, Dirty Cactucs Soap & Gifts cause sometimes you think about all the people that lost their lives," said Straube ‘I'm here and I didn't get to serve as long as some of the other people got to serve.’ you feel really grateful and especially when you look at the older generation Straube says she had difficult moments in the early stages of being in the Navy but adds that anything worth achieving doesn’t come easy “Don't be afraid to push yourself to the limit because it's really amazing what you can actually achieve when you get past what you believe you can do," Straube said Report a typo A 77-year-old man was arrested in Pima County on Thursday after fatally shooting another man during a road rage incident according to officials from the county Sheriff's Department Pima County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the roadway near Ajo Highway and Kinney Road near Tucson Estates Deputies arrived at the scene around 4 p.m where they found 56-year-old Martin Bloom with a gunshot wound and provided first aid until Fire Department officials arrived to take him to the hospital but deputies found him nearby and booked him into jail with the potential to face second-degree homicide charges Sheriff's Department officials said there were no outstanding suspects Cloud lighting lights up the skies east of downtown during a monsoon storm that had pockets of heavy rain and winds widely scattered over the area A lightning bolt hits northwest of Gates Pass one of the last several scattered rain cells at the tail-end of a monsoon storm that skirted south of Tucson The largest part of the cell slipped south of town dropping rain and sporadic lightning in Tucson Estates and west along Ago Highway A monsoon storm cloud is caught in the sunset behind a stand of saguaros on the west side of Tumamoc Hill The storm threw down some widely scattered rain A rainbow arcs over the eastern sky behind a stand of saguaros along north Campbell Avenue part of the scattered monsoon storm that rumbled over Tucson Tucson's favorite time of year is almost here Here's what to expect this monsoon in Tucson though it may not be what you're hoping for We’re so close to the official start of monsoon and almost every Tucsonan has the same question: Although the official start of monsoon is June 15 Tucson probably won’t see any storms that soon thanks to an overall hotter and drier outlook this year according to the National Weather Service Tucson Typically, the days between June 15 and July 4 are a “quiet part of the season,” according to Mike Crimmins, a professor and extension specialist at the University of Arizona’s Department of Environmental Science He focuses on applied research and outreach on climate-related issues in the Southwest I don't think we're going to see a lot of activity (in June) I don't think we're going to see an early start to the monsoon,” he said August and September and the climate models right now are all kind of hanging together and they're all suggesting drier-than-average conditions for most of the monsoon “That's basically where you're starting to see the official forecast starting to lean towards a drier average monsoon from July all the way through September But I'm not sure it's going to be a complete collapse of the monsoon; it could be just slower than average And that's what the forecast models are right now suggesting.” Tucsonans shouldn’t bank on this year's monsoon being a total bust Forecasting the monsoon is “probably one of the hardest jobs and it's really difficult to do,” Crimmins said Crimmins said that monsoon is made up of busy weeks and slow weeks and it can be challenging to forecast when and how many of those weeks will occur in the season until you’re “in the middle of that monsoon that you can even start to think about what the later part of the week or next week might look like.” The models are certainly picking up on something and I guess we need to take them with a grain of salt though this is not a slam-dunk forecast for a terrible summer of dry conditions We're really just gonna have to wait and see if they lean dry because they're kind of pulling us in that direction “We shouldn't be surprised if it turns out dry We might end up being surprised with a couple of good events through the summertime Tucson has seen its fair share of extreme monsoons over the last few years The second driest monsoon on record happened in 2020 with a mere 1.62 inches of rain The third wettest monsoon happened the next year in 2021 with 12.79 inches followed by two below-average monsoons in 2022 and 2023 with almost five inches of rain each of those years the average monsoon rainfall is 5.69 inches “But we did see some activity later in July and August and we saw a little bit in September That's kind of what the models are suggesting right now.” Some experts are predicting that La Niña (when ocean-surface temperatures drop causing a change in winds pressure and precipitation) could cause a drier climate in Southern Arizona the National Weather Service is predicting a 70% chance of a La Niña event this summer But Crimmins said the correlation between La Niña and El Niño events with monsoon isn’t super strong But we've had years where that's not always the case,” he said An element that will impact our monsoon is when a big dome of high pressure lands across the Western U.S. the forecast suggests it's going to be further south and it might be over top of us “And so that means that all of that tropical moisture is held very far south and it's no bueno for us Crimmins said the current forecast for Sonora and northern Mexico is also dry The National Weather Service is currently predicting a 60% chance of hotter-than-normal temperatures this monsoon Last year, July was the hottest month ever recorded in Tucson, according to the Arizona Daily Star “Every day that month reached at least 100 degrees And 29 of July's 31 days were above 105 degrees 14 days in July reached at least 110 degrees,” the Star reported last year Tucson could face similar conditions again this summer “If we don't get the rain and the clouds coming in at the beginning of the monsoon we're going to deal with that again,” Crimmins said if it's not far enough north and it settles over top that's actually what created the conditions we saw last summer That's the thing that we should probably be most concerned about and keep an eye on for this summer.” If you need an air-conditioned place to cool off this summer, both Pima County and the City of Tucson have a number of cooling centers. Find Pima County's here and the City of Tucson's here Some may think that a monsoon refers to an individual storm the word “monsoon” refers to the entire season which is why we haven’t said “monsoon season” throughout this story Crimmins said the word “monsoon” comes from Arabic roots and means “reversal of wind,” which is one of the three essential elements needed for a good monsoon, along with having strong weather activity in southern and central Mexico and the Gulf of California heating up, he told #ThisIsTucson in 2022 It's usually the first week of July we start to see the humidity increase then we start to see the build-ups on the mountains then we start to see them kind of move into the valleys,” he said If we're thinking about a little drier season and it's a little bit later you start getting monsoon activity in late July.” “That would be my best guess at this point,” he said I would love to be wrong and that we just get into it right around July 4.” #ThisIsTucson is hosting a monsoon-themed mini market to kick off the start of monsoon to shop from 30ish makers who will all have monsoon-themed items including creosote-infused skincare jewelry shaped like clouds and candles that smell like desert rain There will be monsoon-themed flash tattoos Become a #ThisIsTucson member! Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Become a member today. Elvia is a journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona. She hopes to create stories that show what makes Tucson and its community special. Find creosote-infused skin care, candles that smell like desert rain, jewelry with rainy designs, monsoon-inspired baked goods and more at #ThisIsTucson's Monsoon Mini Market on June 15 in Tucson. Shop from your favorite Tucson artists during these markets that take place after the sun goes down. What's going on in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: Loft Kids Fest, Queer Bazaar, vegan market, mermaids at Trail Dust Town, aura photos for dogs and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley area. Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest is a popular destination year-round, but especially during the summer season as temperatures rise in the Tucson area. For three years, Caleb Orellana’s pastries have taken Tucson by storm. From Kouign-amann to chocolate-dipped conchas, Orellana’s treats have customers driving all over town to get a taste of whatever flavor he comes up with next. What's going on in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: Juneteenth Festival, margarita competition, monsoon market, fairy festival and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley area. Summer heat is here. Here's a list of 10 indoor activities in Tucson to try. The list includes everything from museums to axe-throwing to lounging with cats.  #ThisIsTucson's monsoon-themed market takes place Saturday, June 15 and features around 30 makers with monsoon-inspired products. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Based in a suburb of Chicago, Tim Burke covers hardware stores and retailing. He enjoys reading, trying out coffee shops and taking walks by the ocean with his wife, Ann. “excited to celebrate all that our team has to offer.” Tucson Estates Ace Hardware opens with a three-day celebration event January 12-14 “All members of the Tucson community are invited to join in the fun as we have giveaways special events and exclusive offers happening this weekend only,” said Janet Beatty [Check out this interactive news map of hardware and lumber openings.] giveaways every day and event-only specials Tucson Estates Ace Hardware said it offers an array of brand-name products The store said it also provides professional services such as paint color matching Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and is known as the place with the helpful hardware folks.” [Thinking of buying a hardware store? Read this story first.] A crowd of people begins to gather outside of a nondescript home in a quiet Oro Valley neighborhood on a recent Friday morning They are here for an estate sale. The Girls in the hopes of decorating their own homes with the perfect accent piece or selling what they find for a little profit Many of the customers are dedicated estate sale shoppers the number of sales being held in the Tucson area can reach into the double-digits Local companies that put them on include, Grasons Co Estate Sale Services, The Browns are Selling, and Integrity Estate Sales "I learned my way around Tucson through these estate sales," said customer Frances Pientack there is no bigger fish in Tucson than The Girls one of the longest operating companies of its kind in the area The business has held estate sales nearly every weekend for the last 20 years "At least 52 (sales) a year," said Girls co-owner Daniel Lamb all the way to the sofa in the living room The Girls will celebrate 20 years in business with an all-day celebration at its store at 330 S The Girls started as your typical estate sale company we can have over 100 people in line; sometimes 200 people," Daniel said the company opted to take its business to the next level by opening a store on East Grant Road They've since moved to the property on South Wilmot in-house sales each weekend and sell several estates through the store throughout the month "We have the store for people who can't have an estate sale," Daniel said and sometimes there just isn't enough to sell at the home The Girls treat everything they sell as if it was their own "These are items they collected their whole lives and had memories around," Daniel said They further that personal touch at the cafe that they built within the store shoppers can sit and enjoy a piece of cake while shopping the new inventory What isn't sold at the store or at the home sales is donated to the nonprofit Treasures & More at North Craycroft Road and East Pima Street Girls co-owner Laura Lamb said the most rewarding part of the job is helping Tucsonans in need "When I go and talk to families and tell them what we will do for them The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Pima County that run through 7:30 p.m Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Tucson Flowing Wells and Saguaro National Park West This includes the following flash flood prone locations: Silverbell Road near Ina Road Overton Road at Canada del Oro and Sunset Road west of Camino de Oeste This includes Interstate 10 between mile markers 247 and 252 Doppler radar also indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen Flash flooding of small creeks and streams streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas can occur Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Vail and Saguaro National Park East This includes Interstate 10 near mile marker 291 Why is the monsoon so unpredictable? It takes a lot to make a good thunderstorm For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page Officials offered the following tips for residents to prepare for approaching storms and potential flooding threats Protect your property from floodwaters and purchase flood insurance.Plan for sheltering where you are and for evacuation.Evacuate if advised.Seek high ground (for flash floods) or stay on high ground.Avoid walking or driving in floodwaters Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.Know how to avoid injury from debris and damaged buildings and infrastructure.Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that are flooded.This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Pima County starting at 3:12 p.m A severe thunderstorm was located near Tucson Mountain Park moving southwest at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 247 and 270; Interstate 19 between mile markers 57 and 63; State Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 78; State Route 86 between mile markers 163 and 171 Severe thunderstorms also were located along a line extending from near San Manuel to near Saddlebrooke Ranch to 6 miles east of Pinal Airpark This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 235 and 247; State Route 77 between mile markers 78 and 120; State Route 79 between mile markers 92 and 107 A severe thunderstorm also was located near Flowing Wells moving southwest at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 247 and 270; Interstate 19 between mile markers 57 and 63; State Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 78; State Route 86 between mile markers 162 and 171 A severe thunderstorm also was located near Green Valley moving southwest at 15 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 269 and 273; Interstate 19 between mile markers 31 and 57; State Route 86 between mile markers 152 and 157 A severe thunderstorm also was located over Pinal Airpark and is nearly stationary; 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail were predicted This included Interstate 10 between mile markers 228 and 235 A severe thunderstorm also was located near Saguaro National Park East or 16 miles northeast of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base A severe thunderstorm also was located over Casas Adobes moving southwest at 5 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 245 and 256; State Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 80 A severe thunderstorm also was located over Summit This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 267 and 278; Interstate 19 between mile markers 44 and 59 A severe thunderstorm also was located 7 miles north of Benson Locations impacted included Benson and Mescal This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 294 and 313; State Route 80 between mile markers 293 and 297; State Route 90 between mile markers 290 and 294 A severe thunderstorm also was located 7 miles east of Tanque Verde or 17 miles northeast of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Locations impacted included Tanque Verde and Saguaro National Park East A severe thunderstorm also was located near Catalina State Park This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 250 and 259; State Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 86 A severe thunderstorm also was located over Saguaro National Park East or 12 miles east of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 273 and 282; State Route 83 near mile marker 58 Severe thunderstorms also were located along a line extending from near Kaka to 8 miles east of Ajo to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument moving west at 20 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: State Route 85 between mile markers 33 and 76; State Route 86 between mile markers 53 and 81 Severe thunderstorms also were located along a line extending from 10 miles north of Pisinemo to near Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument moving west at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: State Route 85 between mile markers 52 and 77; State Route 86 between mile markers 53 and 89 Severe thunderstorms also were located along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Hickiwan to 8 miles southwest of GuVo moving northwest at 15 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail were predicted This included the following highways: State Route 85 between mile markers 52 and 80; State Route 86 between mile markers 53 and 89 A severe thunderstorm also was located near GuVo moving southwest at 15 mph; ping-pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts were predicted People and animals outdoors could be injured This included State Route 86 between mile markers 72 and 77 A severe thunderstorm also was located 7 miles southwest of Three Points Locations impacted included Three Points and Pan Tak This included the following highways: State Route 86 between mile markers 140 and 148; State Route 286 between mile markers 31 and 43 Future forecast: 2024 monsoon season has been wetter than expected. What can Arizona expect in August? For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page The Arizona Department of Transportation provided the following safety tips for driving in the rain: Here are lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service: This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The American Legion Post 102 and AMVETS #0770 hosted their 51st Memorial Day ceremony this morning With the sound of marching bands and flags waving in the air, many Tucson locals showed up at the Tucson Estates to pay their respects. The event began at 8 a.m. with a parade led by Adrian Fontes, Arizona's Secretary of State. Fontes served in the United States Marine Corps from 1992-1996 was a Radioman 3rd Class during the Vietnam War for the U.S The veteran tells me he and his peers try their best to live a good life in honor of those who died while serving “And bringing their memory back as much as we can because that’s all we can really do," Barton said "They really gave this country what it's got Another veteran in attendance, was Helmut Boehl, a German native who served in the U.S. Navy as a Damage Controlman 2nd Class. He did two tours of Vietnam on the U.S.S. Newport News Boehl described to me the pain and sorrow that sometimes come with serving but also reflects on a few memorable stops during his time in the Navy “Well we were always flag shipped for 2nd Fleet and 7th Fleet and the Admiral always took us to nice places like Hong Kong and Japan and things like that," Boehl described But it was also the loneliness of being out to sea for 40 days but the ship was well-equipped with closed circuit TV and everything People from all walks of life showed up today to pay their respects something that both Boehl and Barton value It's wonderful," said Boehl of today's event "It's great that people really appreciate what the veterans do," Barton said "But it helps protect your country—whether you think so or not You get to realize how great a country it is when you’re outside of it and you see how the rest of the world is it’s not always pretty and you get to appreciate what you have.” MORE MEMORIAL DAY STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY: Love is in the air in Arizona. Even the cactuses in the Valentine State, named for the day statehood was declared Images of a cactus that looks like a couple kissing have been shared across social media users wax poetic about love and think about former flames "If a cactus can find love, so can you," an Instagram post from ArizonaTrending read. "Even love can bloom amidst the thorns," user zay_la_soul wrote in the comments Here's what to know about the kissing cactus and where it is located The kissing cactus is a uniquely Arizona attraction Depending on who you talk to and the angle of the photo the special cactus looks like a couple embracing or a mother holding a baby It's not unusual for cactuses to grow in unusual shapes. For example, saguaros and other columnar cactuses can be crested, meaning they have mutated to develop a fanlike formation rather than a rounded tip “You can get crests in other cactuses,” ecologist Bill Peachey told The Arizona Republic barrel cactuses are more commonly crested than saguaros They're just not pretty and they're also down in the vegetation and the terrain behind trees and shrubbery and you don't see them from a long way away.” Cactuses in Arizona: Have you spotted these? They aren't saguaros. Here's what they are Where is the kissing cactus located?Carter who spotted the cactus and shared images of it warning that it was in a tough-to-reach spot that could be dangerous for inexperienced hikers a mule or a mountain goat to get up to this spot on the backside of Brown Mountain because it is an old mining area with mines and roads and mine shafts," Carter wrote in a Facebook comment "I'm an old Marine so I qualify with Marines and mountain goats." Others have shared vague locations of the cactus, causing more social media debates about why the location should be kept a secret and the dangers of people going out to search for it without proper directions, according to the blog the Budget Savvy Travelers. which requires a hike or off-road vehicle to reach is west of Tucson near Tucson Estates and Tucson Mountain Park The Sonoran Desert, which covers parts of Arizona and Mexico, is home to about 300 species of cactuses, according to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. Majestic cactus: This cactus grows Arizona's state flower. Here's how to spot the blooms Officials with Organ Pipe National Monument offered these tips for staying safe around cactuses quirky plants with many unique adaptations to help them survive the intense heat and retain precious water," the National Park Service said adding that the spines and thorns shade the plants and protect them from animals Former Republic reporter Shanti Lerner contributed to this article Pat Schoneck and Eileen Green drove a golf cart through neat rows of metal houses pointing out boxy air conditioning units sticking out from windows and swamp coolers on roofs They were there to show me how mobile home residents were dealing with the Arizona summer an east Tucson retirement park where Schoneck lives on this street there are homes that are from the '60s see they both have these trailer hitches," Schoneck said pointing out an aging metal point at the front of the unit Schoneck said there are about 270 homes in Swan Lake Mobile home residents face unique challenges from heating and cooling to maintenance and rental agreements As members of the Arizona Association of Mobile Home Owners those are the issues Schoneck and Green are hoping to tackle the duo would visit three to four parks in a day around the state They give informational sessions about mobile home resident laws and protections People all over Tucson are struggling to pay the bills this summer thanks to COVID-19 job losses But Schoneck said that’s a problem mobile home residents face even in normal times Insulation issues and single-paned windows in older units make it hard to keep the cool air in Many rely on swamp coolers and window AC units "Many of [the units here] have pretty much a flat roof and they don’t have much insulation in them and so those people are paying good sized electric bills," she said "People are pretty much shut in with this pandemic." Schoneck said some residents here are paying as much as $300 a month for air conditioning just to keep their units below 90 degrees the pandemic has people spending more time at home — all while Arizona is dealing with the record summer temperatures Tucson saw a record daily high of 105.7 degrees in August Phoenix saw a record 50 days of 110 degrees or higher Tucson broke its record for hottest recorded single month Safety nets like payment assistance programs in Pima County and Tucson are already in place to offset soaring utility bills for low-income households But most mobile home parks are on a single utility bill Green said that means those who would otherwise qualify for assistance can’t apply Swan Lake has its own payment assistance program set up by the owner pools and lush greenery around a man-made lake Green said it’s one of more than 600 parks scattered around Tucson "It’s 10% of all housing in metro Tucson and 10% of the population," said Mark Kear an assistant professor at the University of Arizona’s School of Geography Development and Environment whose work has focused on mobile homes "So you’re talking about 100,000 people living in manufactured housing." Kear said mobile homes began appearing at large in Tucson in the 1970s mobile homes offered a low-cost housing solution without the property taxes they could put their manufactured home on a plot of land and not pay really anything in the way of taxes other than vehicle registration," he said "So you had people living on a home that cost them basically $5 a year in taxes." Now the structures are a bastion of affordability for families who don’t have other options "There’s nothing inherently problematic with housing built in a factory," he said "But the way it’s lived in and experienced by residents often falls far short of that promise." Department of Housing and Urban Development regulated how mobile homes were built when it established a national code for them in 1976 but many of the units in Tucson were built before that time are not necessarily up to code He said issues also arise with how renting occurs In addition to renting or buying the mobile home itself residents often pay an additional lease for the land underneath it Kear said that means they're vulnerable to being displaced if the park is closed Green and Schoneck said closures like that happen all the time and it's difficult to keep track of how residents are coping way hotter [this summer]," said a resident from a low income park just down the road from Swan Lake This kind of heat isn't just miserable — it can be deadly Arizona clocked a record 283 heat-related deaths last year toppling record-breaking numbers in 2018 and 2017 The overwhelming majority of those deaths last year occurred in Maricopa County But Green and Schoneck said looking at the numbers makes them sure similar problems are happening in Tucson "Nobody's looking at it and nobody marks it as heat-related death," Green said The Arizona Department of Health Services issues reports on heat-related and heat-caused deaths in Pima County the Pima County Health Department said it tracks heat illness and death data based on hospital discharges This is the second in a three-part series looking at the risks of severe heat and housing during the pandemic community leaders and residents are addressing the issue This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Lunchtime is normally standing room only at R&R Pizza Express as the state allowed restaurants to re-open their dining rooms Owner Linda Molitor carefully spaced tables to maintain social distancing for dining-in office manager of Mama Louisa’s Italian restaurant stressed that the most important thing restaurants can do as businesses start to reopen is to use common sense and to do their best to keep customers and employees safe cleans off a table after a customer finishes eating at Coyote Pause Café There are small trash bags placed at every table for customers to place their trash allowing employees to decrease the amount of items they touch Employee Jacqueline Garcia takes a reservation at Coyote Pause Café nearly two months after coronavirus restrictions began Now that Arizona has lifted the ban on dining rooms Tucson restaurants are making the tough decision whether to open their doors or to continue only doing takeout the world seemed almost normal again Monday inside Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant on South Craycroft Road the restaurant's signature crooner music filled the air and owners Michael Elefante and his mother greeted regulars with big smiles that peeked out from their protective face covers let’s eat!” was written in colored chalk above the sprawling mural of the Amalfi coast The shining waters of the Italian seaside are much more noticeable now that there are fewer people in the restaurant but there were a few lunchtime customers in the room sitting at one- and two-seat tables the vibe felt like everyone was actually eating together “When we were closing and just had to-go (orders) I didn’t want it to feel like Mama Louisa’s because it wasn’t It’s just not the same thing,” Michael Elefante said The restaurant was one of dozens that opened for dine-in on Monday the first day allowed under an executive order by Arizona Gov The reopenings come nearly two months after Ducey ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close forcing restaurants to convert to take-out bars and salons are also allowed to open now There was no music playing at Coyote Pause Café on the far southwest side tucked into the retirement heavy Tucson Estates community and business was far slower than Manager Deb Davis had anticipated But when she opened the doors a few minutes before the official 7:30 a.m the few customers waiting to get in "almost ran over me," Davis said through a mask; all employees have to wear face masks as do the customers They are excited to be able to talk to somebody," Davis said of her mostly older clientele Coyote Pause Cafe would be hopping on a Monday this time of year with 50 or more diners the height of the restaurant's season when the bulk of the winter residents are still in town they could serve as many as 100 people on a Monday But the dining room is no longer set up for that kind of crowd The restaurant has eliminated half of its seating by spacing tables on the closed patio that used to seat 40 and the main dining room that had capacity for 48 Each table has a brown lunch bag that customers can deposit their used napkins and other debris in before they leave who also owns Buffalo Exchange and two small bed-and-breakfast lodges next to the cafe said she can't operate the restaurant with so few tables for long housed in what was a museum dedicated to John Wayne Then it grew to be steady before slowing down in the last week or so as winter residents make their way back to homes in the Midwest and East Coast have kept a small amount of cash on hand so that if something happens we would be able to survive," she said just after noon Monday as a lone diner sipped water and read a book in the Southwest-deco dining room opening back up was simply a question of when the restaurant worked with a skeleton crew which was added pressure for the Elefantes to open the doors Mama Louisa's iconic salad bar is gone and in its place a timeline of the history of the restaurant is planned But the all-you-can-eat pasta station is still going strong Customer Michael Lopez said he’d made two trips to the pasta station for lunch that day once for the Boss sauce with sausage and shells and another trip for their spicy green chile sauce “It makes you feel a little normal,” the local DJ said We just gotta get used to it and have a good time.” Across town at Marana's popular R&R Pizza Express on North Sandario Road Justin Whittier was one of three diners eating inside the 23-year-old restaurant Only four tables are open; six others are blocked off with chairs on top to allow for social distancing "I think it's great to go out to eat," Whittier who lives in Phoenix but is in Tucson pursuing an electrician job downtown said as he waited for two slices of pepperoni pizza R&R easily transitioned to takeout when restaurants closed in March; Most of their business is carryout who had to adjust her face mask as it slipped several times off her nose And while the dinnertime business barely missed a beat — on some days business was downright booming she said — the lunch business dropped at least 25 percent since the closure it was not nearly as rushed as the restaurant usually experiences "I think people are still nervous to come in and they've gotten so used to not coming in," she said they had not removed any tables from the front dining room “We’re used to a bigger crowd coming in and out it wasn’t as busy as I thought it would be,” said Candy Gonzalez who took over the business with her husband Edgar last year and I’m amazed that we’ve had the turnout that we’ve had It’s not what we’re used to between the customers that are choosing to dine in “We’re just taking it one day at a time,” Gonzalez added “Hopefully people will see that we’re keeping it clean and safe for them Hopefully we’ll get more busy as the weeks go by.” Skip apps like Grubhub and Postmates and order food directly from Tucson restaurants. 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Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTUCSON (KOLD News 13) - A man has been arrested in connection with a July homicide at a troubled apartment complex in Tucson The Tucson Police Department said Andrew Bryan Sharpe was arrested at a home in the Tucson Estates area on Wednesday Sharpe allegedly shot Angelica Marie Pinales during an argument at the Westlake Village Apartments on July 5 Sharpe is facing a charge of second-degree murder and is being held on a $1 million bond According to the Arizona Department of Corrections Sharpe has a criminal history in Pima County he was convicted of criminal damage and was sentenced to six months in prison he was convicted of burglary and vehicle theft and was released in February 2016 He is also facing a disorderly conduct-fighting charge from last year The complex has become a trouble spot for police in recent weeks On June 29, 28-year-old Israel Gallardo was shot to death at the complex. The case is still under investigation and there have been no arrests. On July 15, Jerome Encinas was arrested there following a long standoff. The TPD said Encinas shot someone at a home in the 1700 block of Rue de la Montagne hours earlier. KOLD went to the complex after the standoff and talked to residents, who said they are fearful for their safety. ″It just feels like it’s always something,” said Kaitlin Ibison I don’t feel that this is any kind of environment anybody should live in Frank Griffin was photographed in 1965 for the Tucson Citizen home section Frank and Gay Griffin donated the land in Tubac that became Arizona's first state park Entrance to the foyer is door on the right and door to the kitchen is at the left of this little patio A replica of the Mayflower which carried pioneers to Plymouth Rock stands on this antique music box in the foyer A touch of the Southwest appears in the small Navajo rug under the ship There are three patios surrounding the home of Mrs Griffin in Campo Bello Estates west of North Oracle Road In this view across the pool one sees one of the patios and the porch which spans bedrooms An ornamental concrete block topping was put on the patio wall so that the Griffins' German Shepherd dog "Duchess" couldn't scale the wall This little corner of the front patio looks up to the Catalinas Crystal and porcelain pieces are used on these shelves which divide one corner of the living room from the foyer Here is the music box with one of the metal discs which includes selections call "A Warm Reception" and "Cake Walk" dated 1775 The antique Seth Thomas clock on the mantel belonged to Mr Metal figurines were once used to top newel posts in an old home in Indiana A Hammond chord organ stands in the foyer beneath an oil by Ross Stefan Italian chair has a matching one on the other side as well as a matching bench Oak dining room furniture is Italian Provincial A leaded Tiffany hanging lamp centers the ceiling and a crown tummy print crystal compote center the table An Early American washstand in the master bedroom is topped in marble Adobe walls are painted pink and hooked area rugs are used Daughter Gwen's room is accented with souvenirs from sorority and fraternity parties at University of Arizona Cabinets are in a desert rose tone and Mexican tile on counter tops and back splashes is in bright blue Breakfast alcove is in apple green and kitchen proper has bright yellow walls Take a peek into these Southern Arizona homes from the 50s and 60s Ernest Greene on East Speedway was photographed for the Tucson Citizen home section in 1957 Alvin Gordon's home was photographed for the Tucson Citizen home section in 1963 The Tucson Citizen photographed a home for a 1966 home section that showed what an interior designed can do for his own home The home of the Gilbertsons was photographed by the Tucson Citizen in 1960 The family called the home "Casa de Monte Cielo" or "House of the … "Limie" Gibbings was photographed by the Tucson Citizen in 1963 The Tucson Citizen photographed the home of the Arthur Grunewald family The house was a backdrop for many paintings and other works of art Christopher Guarino was photographed in 1962 for the Tucson Citizen A recent addition and uplift of the existing spa… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device An 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a shooting of a man in Tucson Estates Michel Mendivil-Lopez is facing attempted first-degree murder domestic violence aggravated assault causing serious physical injury and domestic violence aggravated assault with a weapon a Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman Mendivil-Lopez was booked into the Pima County jail after he was taken into custody at about 2:30 p.m. robbery assault detectives and the Fugitive Investigative Strike Team Investigators did not release where Mendivil-Lopez was found or if the weapon used in the crime was located deputies responded to the 5000 block of West Lone Star Drive for an unknown problem The neighborhood is located east of South Kinney Road and north of West Bopp Road they learned that a man had been shot multiple times He was taken by paramedics to Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Detectives did not elaborate further about the shooting Contact reporter Carmen Duarte at cduarte@tucson.com or 573-4104 Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community there have been 39 traffic fatalities in the city The crime occurred on the Tohono O'odham Nation of the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department 2016 about a plane diverted to Tucs… Kimberly Bay talks about officer-involved shooting The Star's public safety reporters comb through police reports ChampionshipFirst Tee Tucson/Southern Arizona Junior Golf AssociationJuly 8-9: Sewailo Golf Club Former Ironwood Ridge standout Jayden Schmitz shot a 4-under-par 140 (69-71) to hold off Marana senior Jackson Rose Rose started the day five shots off the winner’s pace but he shot the low round (67) of the tournament to close the gap with Schmitz Schmitz shot a birdie on the 18th hole on Tuesday to secure the victory Rincon/University freshman Ariela Renee Trejo shot a 9-over 153 (75-78) to win the Girls 15-18 Division over Mica Mountain junior Tyla Greenwood by three strokes Parker Servoss sot a 9-under 135 (67-68) to win the Boys 13-14 Division The younger age groups played at the Tucson Estates Golf Course. COMPLETE RESULTS The Ricki Rarick Tournament of Champions will take place from July 15-16 GIRLS 15-18Ariela Renee Trejo 75-78 153 +9Tyla Greenwood 75-81 156Jayden Nester 95-84 179Abby Chandler 89-99 188Ally McNamara 97-104 201 BOYS 15-18Jayden Schmitz 69-71 140 -4Jackson Rose 74-67 141Valentin Ortiz 74-70 144Joey Bernier 74-70 144Gabe Sendlak 72-72 144 GIRLS 13-14Samantha Saxon 83-88 171 +27Samantha Hackwell 86-89 175Liv Greenwood 91-90 181Victoria Morfin Hernandez 98-85 183 BOYS 13-14Parker Servoss 67-68 135 -9Mateo Grijalva 87-76 163Ethan Wendel 85-88 173Miles Gerl 93-82 175Brodey Hiller 91-103 194 NINE UNDER in 110 degree heat walking 36 holes over two days. How's that for a headline?The 2024 Ricki Rarick Tucson West Junior Championship is in the books. Parker Servoss in the Boys 13-14 division shoots 9 under for the two rounds at @Sewailo #rickirarickjrgolf pic.twitter.com/5ApZMv4FQU — First Tee – Tucson (@FirstTeeTucson) July 10, 2024 pic.twitter.com/AIeoq1mzD6 — First Tee – Tucson (@FirstTeeTucson) July 10, 2024 pic.twitter.com/tFFJOaHILJ — First Tee – Tucson (@FirstTeeTucson) July 10, 2024 A unique website covering youth and high school sports and Pima Community College and University of Arizona athletics combining in-depth analysis and professional reporting from award-winning journalists The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Pima County that run through 5:30 p.m A severe thunderstorm was located near Tucson International Airport moving north at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail were expected This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 261 and 276; Interstate 19 between mile markers 51 and 53 moving north at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-size hail were expected This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 239 and 260; Interstate 19 between mile markers 60 and 63; State Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 82; State Route 86 between mile markers 159 and 171 A severe thunderstorm also was located 10 miles north of Marana This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 234 and 238; State Route 77 between mile markers 83 and 95; State Route 79 between mile markers 92 and 113 A severe thunderstorm also was located near Saguaro National Park West This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 238 and 256; state Route 77 between mile markers 70 and 82 A severe thunderstorm also was located near Elgin moving northeast at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail were expected This included the following highways: State Route 82 between mile markers 34 and 46; State Route 83 between mile markers 34 and 36 A severe thunderstorm also was located near Vail or 17 miles southeast of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base This included the following highways: Interstate 10 between mile markers 278 and 296; State Route 83 between mile markers 54 and 58 The Arizona Department of Transportation provided the following safety tips for driving in the rain: Seek shelter if you hear thunder.Do not shelter under a tree the ground charge from the strike could travel into you.Don't huddle in a group If you are outdoors with friends or family during a thunderstorm Keeping separation could reduce the number of people injured if lightning strikes.This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service Tucson police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that killed a woman earlier this month was found at a residence in the Tucson Estates area after homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Sharpe for second-degree murder Sharpe was booked into the Pima County jail and is being held on a $1 million bond dead with signs of trauma after responding to a 911 call from an apartment complex Detectives learned that Sharpe was involved in an argument with Pinales gunfire was heard and Pinales with fatally struck The 17-year-old was riding his electric-powered bicycle westbound in the eastbound bicycle lane of East 22nd Street when he collided with a blue 2018 Peterbilt 330 flatbed truck that was exiting a private drive The 32-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday and charged on suspicion of second-degree murder Tucson police arrived at a south-side apartment complex and found the 38-year-old victim dead with signs of trauma Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com  Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email a Dodge Journey SUV was stopped at Sahuarita Road waiting to make a left turn on Sycamore Ridge when a Hyundai Elantra rea… The suspect was arrested on Thursday after Sahuarita police served a search warrant at his residence (KGUN) — A World War II Veteran celebrated her 102 birthday Wednesday Gwen Niemi now lives in Tucson Estates but served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps decades ago during WWII She trained recruits and later became a field manager and evaluator To celebrate Gwen's birthday 60 golf carts staged a parade outside her home Congratulations and happy birthday to Gwen Niemi.---- These are November sunsets sent to KGUN9 from viewers and online followers Pima County Sheriff's Department Assist Team at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Ajo Highway at Tucson Estates Parkway west of Tucson on Jan Pima County Sheriff's deputies at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Ajo Highway at Tucson Estates Parkway west of Tucson on Jan Tucson Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 6200 block of West Ajo Highway on Tuesday An alleged kidnapper who was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Tucson's southwest side Tuesday has been identified was shot to death at a gas station after Tucson police officers and Pima County Sheriff's deputies surrounded a stolen car he was driving Officials haven't released details about what prompted the gunfire but "Officers and Deputies on scene" were involved a Sheriff's Department news release Wednesday says None of the police officers or deputies who fired at Cocio have been identified Tuesday when police officers were called to the 6500 block of South Interstate 19 Frontage Road A man there said he had been kidnapped from a home and driven around the city before his kidnapper drove off in his vehicle The man claiming to have been kidnapped was not injured Magos said detectives found a man driving the stolen car about 9 a.m They followed the driver to a gas station in the 6200 block of West Ajo Highway Cocio was shot after refusing to get out of the car but it was not made public until about 12 hours later The Sheriff's Department is conducting a criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting and Tucson police has started an administrative review TPD also is continuing its kidnapping investigation Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 88-crime Cocio was sentenced to four years in prison in 2014 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Contact reporter Stephanie Casanova at scasanova@tucson.com Detectives seized more than a pound of heroin deputies found the boys dead and their grandmother suffering from an apparent drug overdose inside the family's north… A Tucson mother was sentenced Monday to probation in connection with the death of her baby daughter Tucson Fire crews told police there was a body inside the 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This may significantly impact the eve commute.#azwx pic.twitter.com/43Gj8hAxrP Radar showing some possible snow falling south of Davis-Monthan @kgun9 see snow? Send pics! pic.twitter.com/T8MdyCTULl Many locations within the Tucson Metro is beginning to cool into the middle to upper 30s. Rain should gradually change to snow through the evening. Is anyone seeing snow now? What is your location and how much snow do you have? We love to see pics too! #azwx #snow Rain and thunderstorms will move through the Tucson metro area by 5 p.m with winds reaching up to 50 miles per hour Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Locations Impacted Include... Three Points, Avra Valley, Tucson Estates, Valencia West, Saguaro National Park West, Picture Rocks, San Pedro, Queens Well, Santa Rosa Ranch, Silver Bell And Ryan Airfield. pic.twitter.com/oKSXNdADwr Significant Weather Advisory for Northeastern Pima and Pinal Counties until 400 PM MST. https://t.co/KyRwban0S4 #azwx pic.twitter.com/lnWD0wAWj1 Our next winter storm arrives today, and will continue through much of Tuesday. KGUN9's April Madison says a dusting of snow is expected around 2,500 feet A winter storm warning is also in effect for much of Cochise and Santa Cruz counties with 3-8 inches of snow above 3500 feet forecasted The road to Mount Lemmon is closed Monday due to weather A winter storm is moving into our area this afternoon into Tuesday Heavy rain showers and gusty winds at first... Here is the snowfall forecast along the elevation profile of Interstates 10 and 19 this afternoon through Tuesday. #azwx pic.twitter.com/74XIEvJjkV Plenty of snow atop Mt Lemmon this morning with roughly a foot of snow according to oberservations. Light snow continues to fall at times however heavy snow is expected again late today into Tuesday! #azwx. pic.twitter.com/ws1QcDqVGO Mt. Lemmon hotel saw an increase in snow overnight On the left is Sunday and on the right is this morning The snowman on the left is from Sunday morning 1-24-21 The road to Mt. Lemmon is currently closed due to weather conditions For road conditions and updates call 520-547-7510 Road to Mount Lemmon closed at base Monday, Jan. 25. https://t.co/67og8dB5x7 pic.twitter.com/rXOdmCmeZK Light showers moving into parts of Tucson, and surrounding areas, this morning. Keep the umbrella and coat handy! pic.twitter.com/wwWBQoI3SK The house was originally built in 1973, and has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The stunning home sits within the confines of Omni Tucson National Estates. 2004 FIRST EDITION BEST AVAILABLE COPY ARIZONA DAILY STAR BAKER married 62 years; mother of Georgia Lynch and Robert Baker Tod Nordstrum and Desire Ross; 'sister of Helen Schoon Memorial service will be held at Tucson Estates Center Buzard sister of Ed Weisenbeck of NY and Carolyn Ross of Tucson "Mom" of Mary Jean McIntyre and John W Served in the US Army and Civil Service post Korean War where she met and married Family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the Aguillera House Adult Care staff for the kindness care and love shown to "Ellie." A memorial service will be held Sunday Navy during WWII and was one of the surviving members of the USS St which was sunk during the battle of Leyte Gulf A private Memorial Service will be held at his home May 7 Survived by her husband Richard Dorion; children Rick (Veronica) Dorion and Sean Dorion; grandchildren Earl (Pam) Crawford and many nieces and nephews 2004 at BRING'S FUNERAL NOTICES FLORES Derek (Amanda) Flores; best friend and caregiver Naomi Bettoni and many loving grandchildren and greatgrandchildren Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY CEMETERY came to Tucson from New Jersey with her husband Both enjoyed volunteering at Tucson General Hospital and later at after Rudi's blindness required help He enjoyed his time there and Herta continued as a volunteer at after her husband passed on Herta also enjoyed hobbies of fine needle work Susan; friends; and many fond memories that were very precious to her and will stay with her in spirit at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel) Stone A grave side service will be held Monday Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY wife and grandmother went home to be with the Lord Her kind and gentle spirit will forever be loved and missed She was a loving and caring mother who loved the Lord Ruth (Miles) and Sylvia Martinez; brothers As well as many other family members and friends The memorial service will be held on Saturday Geni Moore; two nephews; five greatnephews and five great-nieces; two cousins Antonia and Juana Monterio and many friends in California and Thomas (Lorraine) Steinbugler; grandchildren Rachel and Charlotte; and former spouse Robert F The family suggests donations in her memory be made to the Pima Council on Aging 85711 or the Jewish Family and Children Services Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL Rosie will be remembered as a loving and giving soldier of Christ Deaths The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted was called to be with his Savior on Thursday He will be greeted in heaven by his son-inlaw 12 much loved grandchildren and one great-grandchild as well as two sisters Bob proudly served his country from 1943 1946 during WWII in the U.S He retired from Western Electric in 1983 after working in the telephone industry for 41 years He was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church for 52 years where he joyfully served His Lord in various ministries He will be greatly missed but held lovingly in our hearts and memories A private family graveside service will be held Monday A Home-Going Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m Tucson with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall remembrances may be made in Robert's name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation We express our heartfelt thanks to all the physicians and caretakers at the TMC Cancer Center and the TMC Hospice Peppi's House for their loving support and care The hole in our hearts remains and the pain lingers on but you will always be alive in our hearts Your Family and Friends OBITUARY COPY DUE RUN DAY DEADLINE Monday Sunday Tuesday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Friday Thursday Saturday Friday Sunday Friday For more information Call (520) 573-4293; fax (520) 573-4294 Damage at La Osa $9M By Barrett Marson ARIZONA DAILY STAR PHOENIX Arizona officials estimated a developer's decision to blade ancient Indian lands north of Marana caused $9 million in damage And now the state is looking at how to recoup the loss The state says Johnson International the Scottsdale company that was looking to develop thousands of homes at La Osa Ranch bladed Hohokam trash mounds and roasting pits that date back more than a thousand years The value of the damage is based on how much it would cost to excavate the site state museum curator John Madsen said in a recent report The 120-page damage assessment will be released soon archaeologist for the State Land Department said the site had been mapped but not studied ruined the information that could be obtained from several sites Representatives of Johnson International did not return a call Thursday seeking comment The company had proposed building 67,000 homes on about 20,000 acres including environmentalists and military officials who use the airspace above the land during training Johnson International is selling its land to another developer the company still has the lease on the state land The state put Johnson International in default on its lease because of the blading The damage report takes into account only the cost to excavate the land and not the value of the artifacts or a variety of mesquite and other native plants destroyed Ross said the site could have yielded information on how the Hohokam lived between 950 and 1150 "You find basically all your household goods from that time period," Ross said "Those trash mounds give archaeologists a good background on what kinds of food they were eating You get a good chronological history of the site itself." Richard Hubbard said I the agency is working with the state Attorney General's Office to build a case against Johnson International "We are pretty close to starting something," Hubbard said Contact reporter Barrett Marson at 1-602-271-0623 or at BROADWAY CHAPEL the family suggests donations in her memory be made to the UMC Cancer Care Center Ricardo and Bernice Duarte; brother-in-law Benita and Bernadine; four grandchildren; his sister He served in the United States Air force from 1957 1961 stationed at both Edwards AFB and Lowry AFB in Colorado Richard enjoyed the last two years of his life with his wife in Green Valley He will be cherished by all those he touched at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (South Chapel) Please call CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY at 622-7429 for service information Illinois to Conrad Ericson and Marie Ericson and Brandon Ericson who lovingly referred to him as "Pop." He is also survived by his three siblings From his outreach to the homeless and the needy with his church to his success with running Reproductions a printing company in Tucson Duane touched the lives of everyone that he came in contact with The Memorial Service will be held at Duane's church Compassion Christian Center (8424 East Old Spanish Trail Call the church at (520) 298- 6800 with any questions Donations can be made to Compassion Christian survived by his parents Anthony was a of A graduate with a love for literature and the outdoors He will be remembered as a devout believer within the Catholic Church and as a man who always had a story to share with others it seems like only yesterday we were standing and laughing together You will forever be in our daily thoughts and prayers Funeral Mass will be will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Ousted TUSD staffer is rehired By Sarah Garrecht Gassen TUSD more than 30 years ago ods of evaluating teachers and ARIZONA DAILY STAR She was removed from her job administrators and create TUSD has hired back Patti as assistant superintendent ways to improve teacher trainLopez as interim deputy super- last spring when then-Superin- Pfeuffer said he hired Lopez cer a after she was tendent Stan Paz shuffled the on an interim basis because he year pushed out of a similar post administration wants the new superintendent during a major district reor- Paz resigned two weeks ago Pfeuffer came out of retire- own senior staff Lopez fills the position pre- ment to become the interim su- "I didn't advertise the posiviously held by Marla Motove perintendent but says he does tion because the Governing who was moved to a newly cre- not want the job permanently Board essentially said staff is ated job of chief development Lopez spent past my responsibility particularly has the two officer by Roger Pfeuffer seeing what has changed during her interim superintendent for the from the district they're leaving it up to me," year away Tucson Unified School Dis- "I think the Pfeuffer said leader- The changes will be formalToni Cordova was moved to ship and professional develop- ly brought to the governing executive director of commu- ment is working but I want to board at its Tuesday meeting nications for TUSD from her balance that with better com- No salary changes have post as chief of staff availability and been made and Lopez will earn Lopez will oversee schools prin- a salary in line with Motove's principals professional devel- cipals and students," she said more than $90,000 alopment and student services "It was great walking in be- though the amount has not She began Tuesday after a cause I have the advantage of been finalized year as director of federal pro- knowing the system completegrams for Amphitheater Pub- ly," Lopez said As chief development offi- Garrecht Gassen at 573-4117 or Lopez began her career in cer Motove will work on meth- at LAW ORDER Teen accused of assault on bus THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Police Department resource of- and assaulted him The JV SIERRA VISTA A 17-year- ficer at Buena High School player suffered extensive old high school volleyball play- said the arrested teen and a bruises and cuts along his er was arrested on accusations group of varsity players al- back and shoulders of exposing himself and as- legedly attacked the boy after a At least three school officials saulting another player in the stop at a Tucson fast-food were on the bus at the time of back of a school bus The boy has been charged "The varsity boys thought "All the boys I've talked to with felony assault misde- they should get to eat before said he (the victim) struggled and when that but they kept it pretty quiet to disorderly conduct and felony didn't happen they apparently not get caught," Wolf said public sexual indecency after told the victim they would get Principal Tad Bloss called allegedly attacking a 16-year- him when they got back on the the incident "disturbing" and old junior varsity player on bus," Wolf said Wednesday the varsity "We have strict rules against a game in Marana the Sierra Vista year-old to the back of the bus ed it and we never will." Body may be entrant's Killer ruled ARIZONA DAILY STAR spokesman for the Border Paeligible for Cochise County officials are trol's Tucson sector trying to identify the remains The man was believed to be execution of a possible illegal border about 50 years old He was 5 crosser whose body was discovered Thursday morning in the Thompson Peak area of the Huachuca Mountains The body was found during a multi sweep of an area where a group of detained border crossers said a man had been left behind on April 22 Earlier searches of the area had been unsuccesful a spokeswoman for the Cochise County Sheriff's Department She said exposure is the suspected cause of death although an official determination on the cause of death will come from the Cochise County medical examiner Medicare and Veteran discounts on tests and hearing aids "Preferred Provider for Most Insurance Plans" 825-4770 1171 E Suite 153 ARIZONA DAILY STAR A jury ruled Thursday that a 30-year-old Tucson man is eligible to be sentenced to death for fatally stabbing a woman in 2001 lawyers for Anthony Shariff Gay will present mitigating evidence to the jurors in an effort to prevent him from getting a death sentence Gay was convicted of first-degree murder and burglary in the April 10 who was stabbed and cut 23 times around her head and neck Jurors in Pima County Superior Court determined Gay was eligible for the death penalty after finding that McKeown was killed in a particularly cruel manner Prosecutors said McKeown was killed during a sexual assault a tube of lipstick became entangled in her hair as she whipped her head from side to side.