By Alisha Brewer Have you ever wondered down the winding paths of the zoo, eyes peeled, hoping that you would be one of the lucky ones who finds the elusive, yet absolutely beautiful, peacock feather? If luck was really on your side then you’d witness first hand a male displaying his bright and brilliant feathers. Flashes of electric blue...
By Charlotte Herdliska Open Burning & Fire Pits Open outdoor fires of vegetative waste or household waste including garbage are prohibited without an open burn permit issued by Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ). Air pollution from open burning can cause serious health problem, obscure visibility and damage the...
By Ellie Abraham Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) posted on their social media about free masks for vulnerable Arizonans. It looks like they are going to ship these for free, so it could be useful to homebound older adults or clients who may not have immediate access to transportation. This is from the order/FAQ...
“Shellebrity’s” of the Reptilian World By Khevin Barnes If you’re over fifty years of age you will likely remember those tiny turtles we had as pets in days past. Most every elementary school room had one of these on display for kids to enjoy. In my third grade class at Walt Disney Elementary School in Anaheim, California we each took turns...
By Rob Samuelson Water is the magical force of life. Its cohesion, universal solvency, physical states (gas, liquid, and solid), and hot and cold expansion properties are unlike any other substance on earth. Living in the arid southwestern desert further proves it because all life revolves around access to water. With it, we are. Without it...
By Ace Townsen Neighbors, At the time of this writing, I am in month two of my term as Commander of Post 109. During these first couple of months, our challenges have included keeping our members and guests safe while also following the guidance established by our state’s officials. During this time, it has been easy to lose focus of...
By Patrick Whitehurst Getting a coronavirus test wasn’t something I gave a lot of thought to–that is until I realized I had a few of the symptoms. I’ve sat in my cozy chair and read about it. Sat in my cozy chair and watched it on the news. So why not see if this fatigue, this lack of energy and sharp cough, is a result of me and the...
Part 2 By K. Nepsa Last month, I explained how using topological clues in the surrounding rocks and landscape can be helpful to find water in the desert. Using the natural landscape can be useful when you don’t have any supplies. What if you do have tools? And what do you do if the water looks questionable? Tinajas/Earthen Jars...
With Old Vail Middle School Students Our stories, local history, lore, and special places help us connect to each other and find our way in a changing world. They allow us to understand the place we live and the people whose lives and intentions shaped it. With the support of Arizona Humanities, The Vail Voice, and building on the 2018 documentary...
By Leslie Nitzberg and Martie Maierhauser August usually brings together choral singers in Greater Vail to begin rehearsals for the Vail Chorale’s Fall season. But, with the Spring 2020 concert season already cancelled due to COVID-19, Vail’s non-auditioned community chorus finds itself having to cancel the Fall season as well. We, like other...
