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...
Fireworks-Parade-Children’s Events-Block Party-Music The Vail Preservation Society is looking for volunteers from our community to help make the 3rd annual 2018 celebration one to remember. There are so many exciting activities in this community event and we are certain we can find the perfect position to make this a rewarding volunteer...
In my July column, I wrote about the $0.25 property tax increase for road repairs passed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors in May. In that column, I described the thirteen-member Transportation Advisory Committee formed as part of the property tax increase plan; each Supervisor has two appointees and the County Administrator has three. The...
Being a teenager can be a trying time. I sure wish I had had access to the books listed here to help me along my way. My wish to you teens is that you may find guidance, comfort, or validation in one of the books listed here. Ignite your Spark: Discovering Who You Are From the Inside Out Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out Quiet Power: The...
To the editor: I wanted to write to address an important issue here in Vail. Heading west on Mary Ann Cleveland on a busy Tuesday morning after dropping my daughter off at school, I approached a large group of bicyclists. I slowed down and got as far left as I could. Now, I should note that these bicyclists were staggered diagonally, nearly...
