Rev. Thomas Dusek, 84, of Tucson, formerly of Cameron, passed from this world to his heavenly home on Friday, May 11, 2018. Services for Rev. Dusek were held Wednesday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Green-Patterson Funeral Home, with Richard Crowe officiating. A military graveside followed. Thomas Clayton Dusek was born November 24, 1933, in Cameron, TX...
by Stacy Winstryg Last month, I had the pleasure of speaking to Cub Scout Pack 716 about the importance of activism within your community. While speaking to this group of 10-year-old boys, I asked them why it was important to volunteer in their community. My favorite response was from one of the boys when he said, “It gets things done!” So simple...
Dear Editor, In our community, during frustrating and stressful times, we look to our leaders. In Vail, Calvin Baker, as the superintendent of our school district, is the leader we look to for support and assurance. Official letters coming from his office throughout the teacher walk-out have been filled with subtle teacher shaming. Baker has...
by Katie Brech What a sight to see! On the beautiful morning of May 4th, over 20 toddlers and preschoolers from Vail waited at the starting line on their tricycles, bikes, and scooters. “On your mark… get set… go!” They took off around the circular course, knowing that on this day, they were helping other boys and girls to have beds...
by Susann Miller of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona LinkedIn helps people reach out to colleagues and potential employers and stay connected professionally. But wherever people connect and share personal information, you can bet scammers are there too. BBB Scam Tracker has received recent reports of personal loan scams using...
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Craig proudly announce the Summa Cum Laudi graduation of their daughter, Corey Michaela Craig (Empire High School Class of 2014), from Northern Arizona University on May 11, 2018. Corey graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Theater Arts and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Minoring in Chemistry while amassing a...
Temperatures are climbing with no rain in sight, but good things continue to happen in the Vail School District. It was Tuesday, May 8th, when three Vail School District (VSD) staff members and nine community members gathered for the first official meeting of the Vail School District Foundation (VSD Foundation). The VSD Foundation was formed out...
by Fred Burns The Vail Rotary Club has honored seven high school seniors during ceremonies on April 26th. Five students received Student of the Year honors with each receiving $100: Garth Reynolds (Pantano), Daniel Gately (Vail Academy), Abigail Carlos (Andrada), Ciara Zak (Cienega) and Alyssa Sotelo (Empire). Three seniors were awarded $2,000...
NJROTC Cadet Joseph Smith Congratulations to NJROTC Cadet Joseph Smith. He has been awarded a 4-year full NROTC scholarship. He will be assigned to the University of Arizona NROTC unit. This outstanding cadet will serve as a U.S. Marine Corps Commissioned Officer when he completes the college NROTC program. NJROTC Cadet Matthew Maher...
Saturday, July 14th, is when the summer humdrums set in. But there is a solution for you. Head for the Cienega High School campus on Saturday, July 14th when the Vail Family University will hold its annual conference. The conference is held in collaboration with the Vail School District and the local faith community and local non-profits. The...
