I have been asking for some information from the Vail school district regarding their bond issue coming up; however, they have ignored this. I would like to see the top 20 administrator’s salaries disclosed. I think they should do this as a public service, and I would also like to see the entire amount of dollars that have been spent on the...
To the editor: After reading Shirley Scott’s article in the October Vail Voice, there was some incorrect information given. The correct address for this cultivation facility is: 8000 S. Rita Road. This information came from the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department. It will be located only .2 miles from residences and...
by Kim Anderson of TMC Thirteen year-old Brody Coomler refuses to let Type 1 diabetes define him – he explains how an eighth-grader balances a full schedule with the challenges of diabetes. He’s an avid basketball player, he’s a hip-hop dancer, he plays the tuba and he’s a gamer. Brody is an active and enthusiastic tween who doesn’t let...
By Candace Lansberry With Halloween and All Saints Day marking the beginning, the fun is revving up at Desert Skies United Methodist Church! If you haven’t yet found a church home, we hope you will consider connecting with us, people who care about the whole self … body, mind and spirit, and who provide a safe place to explore, be...
by Post 109 Legionnaire Brad Adams Arthur McMahon, USMC, Retired, has been a vital force at McCulloch-Wagner, American Legion Post 109 since 1978 when a group of veterans got together and applied for a charter signed by James Byrd, a fellow Marine. The post charter arrived, dated 09 January 1979, which is the Post 109 official birth date. ...
by Burt Graeff Everyone has a bucket list … places they’d like to visit; things they’d like to do before they … kick the bucket. My bucket list included some day visiting Paris and some day attending the Ryder Cup golf matches. Voila! My wife, June, and I were able to knock these two items off my bucket list with one trip in late September, when...
Fourteen year old Milena Janton, a student at Vail Academy and High School, is receiving rave reviews for her newly published novel, Unicorn Ranch! Synopsis: When Amy has to move to a new school, she never imagines the adventures in store for her. New friends, a faraway journey, and a lost princess quickly weave themselves into the story of her...
by Scoutmaster Brad Adams Boy Scout Troop 770 held a Court of Honor on Wednesday, September 26th, at the American Legion Post 109. Senior Patrol Leader Liam Eaton, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Kyle Bowles were the Masters of Ceremonies. Wyatt Stoddard, Life Scout, gave a remarkable welcoming to all, and Seth Bowles, Life Scout, led everyone...
Just over two years ago, a plot of ground in Vail, known as the “land between the tracks” was secured by the Vail School District (VSD) and its future was imagined by district officials along with community leaders and stakeholders. The hope was that the property, including several existing buildings, would become a hub of activity which would...
by John Simpson Rainfall for the month of September varied greatly, as expected, across Vail and Tucson. For Vail, Corona was the big winner with well over 3 inches reported. Civano, Central Del Lago, and I-10 / Kolb reported just over an inch to 1.25 inches. North of Cienega Creek and east of Colossal Cave road reported just over 2 inches and...
