Sawmill Fire
Author - Guest Author
Local Veterans Honored War War Two veterans, Colonel Robert D. Dwan, U.S. Army Retired, and Corporal Lawrence W. Stahler, U.S. Army, received the Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur (French Legion of Honor Medal) Sunday, April 23rd. This is the highest award given in France. The ceremony was held at American Legion Post 109 and was presented by...
Construction Zone by Lucretia Free, Owner and Publisher Do you have questions about construction in our area? Email me at: lucretia@thevailvoice.com Due to email volume, I may not be able to respond to each individual email, but will address question directly in this column. Thank You!
Pima County Park with Historic Railroad Connection will Open on Wednesday, May 3rd Esmond Station Regional Park will open Wednesday, May 3rd. As you may know, the park is named after the historic Southern Pacific Railroad and will serve southeast Tucson, Corona de Tucson, and Vail. Offered at the 274-acre location will be walking trails, five...
Diana Madaras Ups the Arts Ante in Tucson by Barbara Russek Original acrylics by celebrated Tucson artist Diana Madaras, paintings and sculptures created by other Arizona artists, a selection of hand-made jewelry and many more objets d’art are gracefully displayed at the new seven-room Madaras Gallery, Inc. 3035 N. Swan Road, just north of Ft...
Individual Acts Improve Community Many issues of The Vail Voice have a loose theme. We do try to have Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter themes, along with some focus on the special events in different months. Often, our monthly themes are planned; however, sometimes a different or an additional theme becomes apparent when all the articles come in...
Students Meet with Congresswoman McSally by Thomas Koenig On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, the senior class at Cienega High School had the pleasure of attending a student town hall with Representative Martha McSally (R-AZ). While there, McSally related her background to the students about her experience growing up as the youngest of five children...
Sonoita Horse Races Upcoming The Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association is proud to announce the running of the 102nd annual Sonoita Horse Races to be held May 6th and 7th. The races will be held on the Kentucky Derby weekend and will feature simulcast derby betting. Come enjoy our ice-cold Mint Julep in collectors glass, or take a walk...
… And I Miss That by J. J. Lamb Excerpts from a 2004 interview with Charlotte Leon Kimball “There are no more cattle on the Leon Ranch at all because of the golf course that came in. There’s no leasing/grazing rights, and the ranch doesn’t have enough land to sustain cattle anymore.” The Leon family has lived in Vail for over 100 years. You...
Rita Ranch Neighborhood Association Family Fun Day Planned From 9 AM to 1 PM, there will be a Family Fun Day at Purple Heart Park. This annual event will have family friendly rides and games along with your local businesses. Come out and enjoy this free event. For additional information, contact Al Wiruth at 574-1189 or via email at:...