Well, it didn’t take long at all for the COVID-19 pandemic to become a political, partisan issue. Blame and accusations are now flying from all sides. It will only get worse as we approach the November election later this year. We elect our politicians to uphold the Constitution. We elect them to benefit the greater good – to make...
By Kimberly Crossland, Owner of The Focus-Driven Biz There’s a secondary type of fever, outside of the viral one we have all heard about, that’s hitting homes in force — cabin fever. While kids are grounded at home, parents have adopted the new role of teacher overnight. For working parents, there are immense pressures to juggle obligations at...
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By John Caruth Our community has a strong history of pulling together, especially in times of need. Just last month our local Arby’s hosted a fundraiser to support a high school student in his fight against cancer. Thousands showed up. Thousands of dollars were raised. It was hard to make it through the long line to order with dry eyes. Vail...
By Gabby Albarran, 8th Grade, Old Vail Middle School Mary Jane Warner was a very interesting woman to be around. Some people would describe her as caring, bold, fun, demanding, and strong willed. This is a fitting description for this past Vail Postmistress. The Vail Store & Post Office was the only Post Office for miles around. It was also a...
By Aurora Ramos, Old Vail Middle School 8th Grade Otto Schley came to Arizona with high hopes and a sparkle in his eye. In 1889 in Germany, there was a mass immigration. Over 200,000 Germans came to America, and Otto was a part of it. Otto Schley, German immigrant and builder of the 1908 Old Vail Post Office.Evie Rae Schley, wife of Otto Schley...
By Ace Ventura, American Legion Post 109 Just before Election Day in 2018, an American soldier in Afghanistan posted on Facebook. He wrote, “As the USA gets ready to vote in our own election Tuesday, I hope everyone back home exercises their precious right to vote. And that whether the Republicans or the Democrats win, that we all remember that we...
By Claire Schild Dear Claire, Lately, I have had this recurring dream that starts out very calm and beautiful, but then becomes very disturbing and chaotic. I am at the beach, standing by the shoreline. The waves are coming in very peacefully. I can hear the soothing whoosh of the waves as they roll in and the splashing sounds that my feet make as...
By Kimberly N. Wellness. It is a comprehensive, yet elusive term for many of us. Let’s face it. Life can get rough and throw us around like a rag doll. Let’s discuss why it’s so important to step outside when this happens. As the days get longer, residents in our community can often go outdoors to enjoy the nicer weather. It’s...
By Stacy Winstryg If you are like me, quarantine has felt surreal. I don’t think any of us could have imagined we would experience times like these. I am hoping that by the time this article goes to print, we will be returning back to a somewhat normal life. The Vail Parent Network has always known that Vail teachers are our local rock stars. No...
