Art, Horses, and History by Sage Boyd Horses have always inspired artists. As an artist, I am no exception. I love to capture the spirit of the horse on canvas as I make their manes and tails fly in the wind, and pull focus to their beautiful, muscular bodies. I use color to bring out the passion and power of these gorgeous creatures. In my horse...
Website Offers Service Opportunities by Debbi Weitzell Many people are looking for ways to serve in their communities. There is an easy way to do that: a free website that helps volunteers and service organizations find each other. It’s called JustServe.org, and it was designed to be a tool to help local people meet the needs of other local...
Bookmobile Schedule: People can also find the upcoming bookmobile stops at www.library.pima.gov. Readrunners Library Services 594-5415 1st Tuesday of the month 10:00 am – 2:00 pm UA Mall, Cherry at East end of Mall, Tucson (No visits June-Aug, Jan). 1st Wednesday of the month 11:00 – 12:00 Peaks at Santa Rita, 661 W Torres...
The communities and neighborhoods in Southeast Tucson and Vail continue to be some of the fastest-growing locations in Southern Arizona. I live in the area, and I know what my patients mean when they tell me how difficult it is to find primary care providers close to their own homes. Access to health care is a vital issue in our region, which is...
Heat and Hiking Safety by Pima County Sheriff’s Department Temperatures over 100 degrees are not even here yet and several people have already been taken to the hospital for heat related illness, to include several hikers suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. The need to take every precaution is becoming more imperative. Hiking or other...
Dear Editor, We always enjoy hearing the latest from you about the new businesses coming to Vail. Good news and can’t wait to see them in full operation out here. I am writing for the most part to support two businesses serving Vail, who have shown us excellent performance for a competitive price. We know because we get several quotes...
Santa Rita Ranch III Moves Ahead with Two New Homebuilders in the Vail Area by Karen Schutte from Richmond American (NYSE: MDC) and Lennar Homes (NYSE: LEN) are the first two homebuilders to enter Santa Rita Ranch Phase III. Each builder purchased 68 SFR lots recently from Crown West Realty (Dean Wingert, VP) for a finished cost of $50,750 per...
Meritage Homes Buys Land for 113 new homes at Rancho Del Lago in Vail by Karen Schutte from Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc. purchased (71) 45’ X 120’ and (42) 50’ X 120’ platted and engineered lots at Rancho del Lago in Vail from Fidelity National Title Agency under Trust No. 10,756 and Vail Valley Joint Venture (Bill Estes III, manager) for a...
Project Inus Work Day at Del Webb by Ida Haynes The volunteers for Project Linus had a huge work day on March 27th at Del Webb Rancho Del Lago The ladies, along with the ladies from the quilting group of Christ Lutheran Church, worked throughout the day, breaking for lunch. They were able to donate 60 finished quilts and blankets to Project...
The Jessica De La Cruz Scholarship Foundation Formed by Rose Harris On February 18, 2017 my daughter, Jessica De La Cruz passed away. Jessica was kind, a friend to anyone who would let her into their lives. She was beautiful, intelligent, and shy, but full of love. Jessica graduated the Class of 2004 from Cienega High School. She became an EMT...
