Seven students from Corona Foothills Middle School headed to Michigan State University in May to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. After winning first place at the regional and state competitions, Vail Unified School District’s only Odyssey of the Mind team competed against teams from all over the U.S. and 33 other countries and...
Ricardo Gonzales known as Mr. Ricky, Sycamore Elementary, is a long-time resident of Corona de Tucson, He has been a crossing guard for several years and has always been kind, respectful, and loving. Mr. Ricky handles traffic, parents, and students with grace. He does an excellent job deescalating conflict at this busy area and always ensures...
In a highly anticipated move to keep inflation in check, the Federal Reserve will probably increase borrowing rates once again. This time, the Federal Funds Rate, or the rate banks charge each other to lend money will be raised to 5.50% from 5.25%. This decision marks a significant turning point in the United States’ economic landscape...
Investing in Our Community: ARPA Funds Making a Difference in Tucson Hello Friends! As a member of the City Council, my unwavering commitment has always been to prioritize delivering high-quality services to the residents of Tucson. From public safety to roads and infrastructure, my focus has been on ensuring that our community thrives in every...
Inform Vail AZ (Inform) has never claimed or acted as a legal representative of any area or neighborhood. We simply are here to inform our community and give a voice to those that are being ignored by those that want to change Vail into a commercially controlled community. A Board of Supervisors Memo was released with the agenda for the...
The first camp of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona camp season, Camp Fury, in its 14th year, is a one-of-a-kind adventure that Girl Scouts from all over Southern Arizona, and some from other states, attended in the first week of June. In this five-day, four-night experience, campers joined the ranks of law enforcement and firefighters to learn...
“The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne swept across the globe, beguiling readers with its promise of unveiling the magical power of the Law of Attraction, and the ability to manifest your deepest desires. It gained some serious traction due to its clever team of marketers, Byrne herself, and the trust, or vulnerability, of people looking for a...
At about 11:30 on Wednesday, May 18, Jeremy Vega’s Cienega High School choir class was invaded…by members of the Vail Performing Arts Society (VPAS) and the Vail Chorale. They were armed with an oversized check in the amount of $2,000, which they presented to the delighted class to use for whatever they decide on. VPAS President, Julie Dawson...
Have you ever wished you could wipe the slate of the current “you” clean, and explore who you really are? Unbound from the roles we’ve been given, trained to do, or taken on because we just didn’t know what road to take, we can discover the true essence each of us was born with. Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t have time,” “It’s too late!” “My...
The hottest weather of the year has arrived, meaning more critters and crawlers. There are pests of all kinds in the Vail area of Arizona. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent them from infiltrating your home. Here are some of the most common pests we see this time of year. Crickets & June Bugs Crickets and June bugs (a common...
