Vail resident and Pianist Nicholas Turner, age 17, won the 2017 Dorothy Vanek Youth Concerto Competition sponsored by the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Turner won a $1,000 cash prize and was invited to solo with the orchestra in concerts held on March 17, 18 and 19. He performed the first movement of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major...
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School is grateful for a supportive community. The school welcomed nearly twenty judges from the Vail community on Wednesday, the 8th of February to judge the annual science fair. Many were repeat judges who found the event inspiring. Fifth graders each conduct an experiment and display their projects throughout the week...
The Vail Unified School District is recognized as one of the top-performing school districts in Arizona, winning countless awards and receiving national recognition. A division of VUSD, Vail Community Programs, which operates many certified 5 Star programs, offers highly innovative early childhood programs to provide the best possible start for...
On the evening of February 10, 2017, I saw the shadow of the Earth extend all the way to the Moon as night fell. Nightfall happens every evening. The Sun sets, and towards the east a dark shadow appears, darkening the sky as it strengthens. After an hour the “shadow” has spread itself across the whole sky, and it is night. But on February 10, the...
In one week alone, the Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Unit has responded to nine rescues. The incidents varied from falls, to exhaustion and dehydration to lost hikers. With temperatures on the rise, the Search and Rescue Unit would like hikers to take safety precautions while enjoying the trails. Pima County’s scenic trails are a great...
Several heat-related deaths occurred on Tucson’s trails in 2016, and 2017 already has set records for some of the hottest days in decades. To stay safe, it’s vital to understand the signs and progression of heat illness, and be prepared to prevent it. Bottom line: heat can kill, and quickly. Our bodies need time to acclimatize to warmer weather...
Ed Buster, president of the Santa Rita Foothills Community Association (SRFCA), opened the March 9th membership meeting with a disclaimer. The disclaimer was clarifying the neutral position of the SRFCA regarding the potential incorporation of Corona de Tucson. The subject was addressed by the evening’s guest speaker, Mike Holmes, a local...
Strength training is effective for increasing strength for all ages and is very important for older men and women over 50 years of age. These older adults, after 50 who have been inactive, can lose 5 pounds of muscle tissue every decade plus picking up 15 pounds of fat gain, if they do not engage in some type of resistance training. Project this...
Denmark Through the Eyes of an American – Education System Now that I have lived in Denmark for almost 7 months, I have had time to reflect on the differences between our two countries. I’ve learned the Danish language, tasted all the traditional foods, toured castles and churches, experienced the weather, and even attended Danish school...
James Tarleton, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Council Commissioner launches the opening of the 8th Annual Raytheon Merit Badge Day. Guest speaker, Laura McGill, Vice President of Engineering, Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), encourages scouts to pursue a career in science and engineering and offers a flavor of Raytheon’s technology with a video clip...
