By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith March can be a wonderful month for planting out your spring garden. The first of March is historically the last frost date in early spring for Tucson. But Vail and Rita Ranch are a bit higher in elevation, so it can be colder here. Will this month be the best time to plant out tomatoes? No one can say for sure, but...
US Army Spc. Erick Richards (Cienega, 2014) completed 5 months of specialized training at Ft. Huachuca on Jan. 28, 2020 to further his career in Intelligence. Erick and his wife, Morgan, will be relocated from Ft. Meade, MD. to Ft. Hood, TX.
By Linda Lee Smith McCulloch-Wagner American Post 109 American Legion Riders are sponsoring their fifth annual “Kilt Run” on March 14. The Poker Run will begin at the Moose Lodge ib 2442 South Harrison Road in Tucson. Registration is at 9am, and the last bike out is by 10am. The charge to participate in the run is $20 per bike and $25...
By Burt Graeff Living in the Vail area, it is easy to have large Saguaro cactus envy. Even though Saguaros abound, not everyone is lucky enough to have a 20-foot, two-armed Saguaro in their yard. But all hope is not lost. Numerous companies in the Tucson area specialize in transplanting large Saguaros from one property to another. I should know, I...
by Ellie Abraham, Corona Cares Coordinator The community of Corona de Tucson has lost a valued citizen. Sharon Seanez passed away on January 9, 2020, after a sudden, short illness. Many of you may not have known Sharon. I wish I had known her longer than the short time I was fortunate to spent with her. Sharon grew up in a military family. When...
By Burt Graeff Anyone who has not recently visited the community center at the Academy Village is in for a big surprise in the form of a stunning and colorful 8-foot by 12-foot ceramic mural that adorns the building. “We are always looking for projects to enhance and bring happiness to the community,’’ said Academy Village resident artist Geri...
From the Pima County Public Library What if Jane Eyre sent text messages? What if you gave a mouse an iPhone? What if your favorite characters from Pride and Prejudice were all guinea pigs? These delightfully odd takes on familiar stories are sure to bring a smile to your face. The Merry Spinster by Mallory Ortberg Pop Sonnets by Erik Didriksen...
By Tom Howard Vail Rd, Colossal Cave/I-10 Project Crews are still working on the bridges at SR 83. I would anticipate work beginning soon on the Eastbound I-10 bridge at Colossal Cave in the near future. We will follow up with the project schedule and update in the next issue. Please obey all traffic control devices and signage during this phase...
By Suzette Sommerer Did you know that the Tucson area has its own bluegrass festival? The Desert Bluegrass Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to playing, promoting, and enjoying bluegrass music that sponsors the annual Marana Bluegrass Festival. The festival’s mission — to showcase bands of Arizona and to provide...
By Robert Sheldon We moved to Vail, Sycamore Canyon, or as our Utilities know us, Corona de Tucson, in 2006. At that time, we were informed that “No Parking” signs would be installed once the first 189 homes were built and sold. It’s been almost 14 years since we moved in and still NO signs. I have requested information from the...
