Because I teach piano students in several Tucson-area school districts, the Vail School District’s oddball academic calendar, out of sync with those of the other districts, creates a nightmare in coordinating lesson times and seasonal breaks that will be fair to everyone. In and of itself, however, the Vail School District is an ideal one in which...
Of special note this month is Anne Gibson’s front page article on the Vail Family University. It is an excellent example of what I wrote about last month: The importance of civic organizations in communities. In a time where there is some civic discord, it is refreshing to see not only a great example of civic engagement, but faith-based...
For most of us, recycling is something we do because we care about the environment – or more generally, because we believe it’s wise to conserve energy and natural resources; to use them responsibly – to minimize waste and so forth. We participate in a curbside recycling program that involves “harvesting” various items from our household waste: ...
Colossal Cave Road Art – Inspired by Vail’s Unique Stories – Created by Community by J.J. Lamb of the Vail Preservation Society The creation of murals and public art along Colossal Cave Road was sparked by a desire to connect the community. The art project was powered by partnerships, created by students from eight schools, involved too many...
Jason and Jillian Stubblefield had an idea to raise funds to donate a Cuddle Cot to Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson, where Jillian delivered her twin boys. With the help of Rita Ranch Storage, Car & Dog Wash, a fundraiser was held on the 4th of June. Jason and Jillian were motivated to do this when one of their sons, Roman...
What is a teacher? When I think of the word teacher, a few words come to mind: educator, mentor, professional, instructor, professor. But teaching encompasses so much more. A good teacher is kind, positive, inspiring, motivating, compassionate, empathetic…. I could go on and on. We all have teachers who have inspired us to do better, to be better...
Fire season is upon us, our communities are at risk for wildfires. Please contact your local Fire Department for information on Firewise Communities. Corona de Tucson Fire: cherdliska@coronafire.org Rincon Valley Fire: jbisnar@rinconvalleyfd.org
Resourceful Thinking: The Joy of Voluntary Simplicity by Angela deVesty There are many reasons people seek to simplify their lives. De-cluttering your house makes it easier to clean. Minimizing your store list puts dollars back in your wallet. Purchasing pre-owned items is good for the earth. Minimalism, or the voluntary simplicity movement...
The Tucson Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was open to the public for three weeks this past June. Approximately 100,000 visitors were able to tour the 38, 216-square foot facility, which will serve members of the Church in the southern region of Arizona. The Temple will be dedicated in three sessions on Sunday...
Vail, Rita Ranch, and Corona Construction Updates by Tom Howard Houghton Road Speed Display Signs On Monday, June 26 and continuing through Thursday, July 6, between the hours of 6 AM. to 3:30 PM, Pima County Department of Transportation will be installing four (4) radar speed display signs on Houghton Road at the flowing locations: South of the...
