By Robert Samuelsen ‘If a tree falls in the forest, does it make sound?’, is the age-old riddle of challenge. Some years ago in northern Ontario, I had just portaged my canoe 3 miles over “the pig” from one lake to the next. It was a brutal day so when night fell, I embraced a nice fire, relaxed with hot cocoa, and bragged about the day’s...
By John Simpson Rainfall for August was generally above average for most of Vail. Rainfall varied greatly, as usual, from a low of just over 2” in Rita Ranch North and Mesquite Ranch, to a high of an incredible 10” in Mescal. I received 2.94” of rain in Central Del Lago, which is above my 12-year average of 2.39.” The Tucson airport received 2.82”...
By Fiona de Young In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and older adults are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time to make sure they stay safe. This year marks the 100th...
By Hollie Warnick I have a child who will often look in the mirror at them self to see how they express their emotions. In a fit of tears, anger or exultant dancing, they run to the mirror to see what they look like. Like a flirt, they catch their own eyes and go deeper into the emotion, feeling out what the expression does for them. They may do a...
With school back in session, we are hearing reports from concerned citizens regarding speeding in school zones and increased traffic accidents. The Tucson Police Department does their best to patrol school zones and major intersections. It is the responsibility of each individual driver to follow traffic laws and obey speed limits. We encourage...
Dear Editor, School is back and I’m honestly not too excited for new learners or returning. With more and more gun violence it makes me terrified for my friends and the young kids just trying to go to school, to get an education. Kids shouldn’t have to be scared to learn or enter a school building. I feel with the rise in gun violence...
by Susan Summers It’s August and Vail schools are back in session, but life has just gotten a lot more expensive for most families in southern Arizona. Food, clothing, household energy, dining out—these costs and more are up an average of 9% throughout the country, and that’s not even considering increases in gasoline prices. Most incomes are not...
The Prickly Pear JAMboree parade is coming to Vail on Saturday, September 10. Parade entries begin lining up at 6:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Vail, 14600 E. Colossal Cave Road, and extends East toward Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Sharply at 8:00 a.m. the Cienega Bobcat band begins to play and the Parade travels down Colossal Cave Road to Hacienda...
Kristy Mace was named to the Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll for spring 2022. Arizona Girls StateMarks 75th SessionIt was a girl’s week with nearly 180 high school girls from across Arizona converging on the University of Arizona campus for the 75th session of The American Legion Auxiliary premier program, American Legion...
By Anne Gibson Incorporate Vail Arizona (?) will hold a Town Hall for residents of the unincorporated areas of the greater Vail area on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in the Student Union at Cienega High School at 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way. Reservations are required for the free two-hour town hall. To register, please click on the link and...
