Ann Stensby is an Army Veteran and a Dual Post and Unit109 Member. Ann served beautifully as Department of Arizona Chaplain for numerous years. She held numerous 109 offices and remains an avid supporter of the 109 Family. Thank you for your service, friend. Ann is a long time resident of our fast growing community as was her deceased husband Ron...
Most people don’t give a second thought to domain names. Head to any reputable source, such as GoDaddy or one of their resellers, and you can pick up a domain name for less than your monthly Starbucks budget. But, if not purchased and managed correctly, domain names can put businesses in potentially devastating situations. Unfortunately, most...
Vail Parent Network held a meeting last month at Desert Sky Middle School to discuss several key issues regarding education in Vail. Here is a recap of what was covered: ESA/Voucher Expansion: A grassroots group based out of Phoenix called Save Our Schools AZ gathered over 108,000 signatures to place Prop 305, the expansion of ESA’s (Education...
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I sat in my high chair gnawing on cheerios while a shocked country watched the unfolding of tragic events that would forever change our lives. After a day of watching the news on the edge of her seat, my grandma looked over at my eleven-month-old self and said, “Welcome to the world, baby.” Most of us students...
Even when their beliefs are challenged, the people who tell their stories in these books have chosen ways of life that reflect their personal passions. Some did so under extreme adversity; others, less so. Regardless, hopefully you’ll find something that sparks your interest! Just Kids by Patti Smith Steve & Me by Terri Irwin The Long...
Private Hanna Mattos graduated from U.S. Army Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on Sept 1st, 2017. Private Mattos is a graduate of Cienega High School (class of 2017) and the Vail Navy JROTC program. She is currently training at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Languages Center in Monterey, CA. When she completes her training...
Andrada Polytechnic High School student, Devon W. Morris, was recognized for superior academic achievement by the National Society of High School Scholars. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel...
Corona Cares Fundraiser Yard Sale – We’re taking donations to help support our cause! YARD SALE: October 14th (7am-11am) at 494 W Chatfield St. Looking for a Volunteer Handyman from the Corona de Tucson area who can provide about 10 hours a month for small minor projects in our community/ If you, or someone you know is need of assistance or...
The Vail School District requires all seniors to complete either an internship or volunteer in the community. Accordingly, some High School seniors from Andrada High School are working on their senior exit project. Required to put in at least 50 hours, these young adults are designing, building, decorating, and staffing a haunted house for...
Last month, the nation watched as Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc in Houston. The destruction was fast and furious, and the flooding was unlike anything the region has ever seen. Millions of people rushed to the aid of victims from the hurricane by donating money, hygiene products, and food. Kimberly Crossland, founder and owner of the Vail-based...
