The Vail Governing Board appointed the first graduate of a high school in Vail to a school administrative position — we hope and expect many will follow in her footsteps. Congratulations to Katie Griffin, the new Assistant to the Principal at Senita Valley Elementary.
In April 2017, the Sawmill Fire burned nearly 50,000 acres over an 11 day period. This major fire swept from west to east and affected parts of Pima County, Coronado National Forest, and the Las Cienegas Conservation Area. “Once the fire began, we made an initial attack plan. But due to high winds, the fire quickly grew and we transitioned to a...
The Vail Family University (VFU) is an example of local faith-based organizations and the Vail Unified School District (VUSD) working together with a singular goal in mind: service to families. Each year the community is invited to a free of charge program offering the tools to strengthen families. John Carruth, Associate Superintendent for VUSD...
Most ladies will agree. One of the biggest physical challenges women and girls face is finding a properly fitted bra. Now, there’s a new remedy for that with the opening of The Bra Spa. Margo Hall, the founder of The Bra Spa, found herself in need of change. As a single mother of two children living in Los Angeles, Hall did some soul searching...
Saguaro National Park East, located at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail in Tucso, had a celebration on the 7th of June. Graduates of the Junior Ranger Program learned about park activities, area animals and plants, and outdoor safety. Some current park rangers and volunteers were once Junior Rangers themselves. At the ceremony, students presented to...
Melissa Ann Moy, from Vail, made the Dean’s List at Iowa State University for Spring 2017. Melissa is majoring in biology. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale.
Denmark is repeatedly recognized as one of the top countries in the world that speak the best English as a second language. As a matter of fact, according to a European Commission study, if you were to walk up to a stranger in Denmark, there is an 86% chance they will be able to hold a conversation with you in English. The language of Danish is...
Businesses Are Popping Up Around the Greater Vail Area and It’s a Good Thing by Jeff Logsdon, President of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce Drive East from Houghton and Old Vail to Colossal Cave Road. Turn right and cross the first set of train tracks. Notice something? Construction is underway. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are...
Vail School District’s Community Programs offers high-quality programs where children are introduced to academics through essential life skills. The essential life skills are researched based and developed by Ellen Galinsky in her book, Mind in the Making. Focus and self-control. This skill allows children to achieve their goals in a world filled...
When analyzing our personal dreams, it is important to always bear in mind that we are the experts. Dream specialists can guide us, offer us insight, and provide examples of possible symbolism—but, ultimately, we are the authorities on the meaning of our dreams. The following dream and personal analysis, provided to me by a family member, is an...
