Several of my neighbors have observed a cougar in the desert scrub between their homes and the golf course or on the golf course fairway. Cougars are also known as American lion, Mexican lion, mountain lion, puma, panther, and catamount in North America. The cougar is in the subfamily Felinae, making it more closely related to the house cat...
Knowing how to listen well is an important component in relationships at work, in marriage, bringing up children, in leadership, and even taking the time to hear a homeless person. Listening is an act of compassion and caring. If you’re going to use your precious time to listen to someone who needs comforting, you might as well do it right. Good...
Houghton Road Over the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Work continues on the northbound side of the new Houghton Bridge. Crews have the grade nearly complete for the new roadway. Bridge girders (support beams) should be one of the next items we see being put into place. Once this is done, crews will begin work on the new bridge surface. A lot of...
I recently had a lunch meeting with a friend who is very involved with local politics and very concerned with national politics. Part of our discussion revolved around the competing visions of how this country should operate. Aside from the major ongoing political conflict between and within political parties, we also have group conflict with all...
On August 12th former Vail School District employee and Vail community member, Mrs. Gene Rowe passed away after a long illness. For over two decades Mrs. Rowe selflessly served the parents, teachers, students, and administration of the Vail School District. She began her employment in the early 1980’s as an assistant in Vail’s all day kindergarten...
Dear Editor, On our morning walks, we find a water leak in front of a resident’s house on what has now become almost a weekly event. Our HOA, Santa Rita 11, is bordered by Melpomene, South Mesa Shadows Drive, and Painted Vista. This morning my wife called the water company and the dispatcher said “another one, they’re always happening...
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings find women from Vail, Rita Ranch and Tucson meeting in a home in Rita Ranch for coffee and Bible Study. The women come from all different backgrounds and churches. The focus is on the teaching and authority of the Bible. This fall our study will be on the first part of the book of Genesis. Together we will...
Vail Rotary’s 6th Annual Texas Hold’em event, held on Friday, August 4th at Hacienda Del Lago, was a resounding success. This year’s winner of the $250 Visa card was Rob Harrington. Thanks to all the players for their support and especially the entire restaurant staff at Hacienda Del Lago (520) 647-3109. Our original goal was a maximum of 40...
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would like you to help them understand your transportation needs as a resident of the Rita Ranch, Civano, Mesquite Ranch, Houghton or Vail area. The RTA, provider of public transit for the Rita Ranch area, is partnering with the mobile solutions companies, Metropia and RubyRide, to launch a new pilot...
by Jeff Logsdon President of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce There is a natural beauty that captivates those who call the Rita Ranch, Corona de Tucson, and Vail communities their home. As the region continues to flourish, supporting local businesses from the area beckons the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce to also have a greater...
