Monthly Archives: May 2011

Vail’s Future: The Town Hall Report

Create a Community Coordination Council, implement improvement districts, allow for annexation, incorporate or simply “do nothing.” Those were the five choices presented at the Voice for Vail Project Town Hall meeting hosted by the Vail Community Action Board at Empire … Continue reading

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Cienega High School Bobcats Prepare for a Winning Spring

Cienega High School’s spring sports teams (Men’s Baseball, Ladies Softball, Men’s Volleyball, and Track & Field) have kicked off their spring season with enthusiasm. The spring teams are poised to bring in much new energy with new athletes replacing graduating … Continue reading

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DEAR READERS

As William Lloyd Garrison said “The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment.” Determining our future as a community may be one of the … Continue reading

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The Rincon Memorian Cemetery

One clear, crisp day in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains a group of cowboys and ranchers gathered. Racing was a popular pastime and there were two dirt race tracks in the Rincon Valley, and one in Vail, where a … Continue reading

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Citrus is good for you!

Citrus is good for you! Citrus fruits exceed the recommended daily requirement for Vitamin C. Citrus juices are naturally fat-free and cholesterol free. All citrus fruits are an excellent source of Potassium. One average size navel orange has only 62 calories. … Continue reading

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Centennial Countdown~Shaping the Future of Vail, Then and Now

Get Ready to Celebrate Arizona’s 100th and Vail’s 132nd Birthdays Feb. 18, 2012 Since the railroad arrived in Vail 131 years ago it has been home to individuals who were self reliant and resilient. Vail is not a town or a … Continue reading

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Getting to Know…George Georgelos

1951, Tripolis Greece.  A bright eyed, olive skinned 14 year old boy convinces his father to send him to the United States in search of the all American Dream-  the possibility of prosperity and success.   That boy was George Georgelos, … Continue reading

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Dear Editor: Your ideas needed at public visioning workshops.

Your ideas needed at public visioning workshops. On May 18, 24 and 25, all residents of the region can contribute their ideas to how they want our greater region to look in the future. This workshop opportunity is part of … Continue reading

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Dear Editor:

I have been in this area for over 80 years.   In 2002 we applied for a permit to build a house on a 5 acre lot close to my old family ranch site where I was raised, near the base … Continue reading

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College Board Releases New College Cost Numbers

College cost trends Every October, the College Board releases its Trends in College Pricing report that highlights college cost increases and trends. While costs can vary significantly by region and individual college, the College Board publishes average cost figures, which … Continue reading

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