What is the best telescope in the world to use for viewing the night sky? For most of us, I believe the answer would be the Hubble space telescope. Since its launch in 1990, and its successful repair in 1993, the Hubble has provided the majority of beautiful images of stars, galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and almost everything we find wonderful...
I believe Vail may be the best place in Pima County to live and raise a family. That’s why you’re here. However, the County has been neglecting Vail. That won’t happen under my watch when you choose me to be your next County Supervisor. As a lifetime resident of the County, I have never taken a backseat on anything and have always been involved in...
Corona de Tucson The Remington Group is in the planning stage of developing South Houghton Plaza, located at the intersection of Houghton and Sahuarita Roads on a vacant 12.5 acre property in the south east corner. Corona de Tucson has experienced steady growth since the early 2000’s with almost 5,000 homes within a 5 mile range of the...
With school officially back in session this month, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department would like to reassure all parents that we are working diligently to keep your little ones safe on their journey to and from school. We will be conducting increased enforcement during the months of July and August, and throughout the school year, in and around...
Eating less and moving more are the basics of weight loss that lasts. For some people, prescription weight loss drugs may help. You’ll still need to focus on diet and exercise while taking these drugs, and they’re not for everyone. Doctors usually prescribe them only if your BMI is 30 or higher, or if it’s at least 27 and you have a condition...
In 2012, a group of grassroots Vail residents, saw a need for community services in the Greater Vail Community and approached IMPACT of Southern Arizona to see if we would be willing to expand our programs into their community. They didn’t want to start a new non-profit from scratch and knew Impact had been successfully providing a wide variety of...
Historians disagree about the meaning and source of the name Arizona. Historian James H. McClintock notes that the name was probably derived from a native place name that sounded like Aleh-zon or Ali-Shonak which meant small spring or place of the small spring. The Dictionary: Tohono O’odham/Pima to English, English to Tohono...
In the June issue of The Vail Voice, we reported that Dennis Barger, the principal at Vail Academy and High School, was selected as the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Principal of the Year representing Arizona. Jason Campos, assistant principal at Mesquite Elementary, was selected as the Assistant Principal of...
In this issue, we want to highlight our upcoming elections, and have provided a place where information regarding candidates is presented. In addition, we do run and have provided a space where candidates can present a short article “in their words.” Vail has a strong sense of community, and some very active groups, like the Vail Parent Network...
Park University’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Ariz.) Campus Center held its commencement ceremony on June 25 at the Mirage Club on the base. Of the assembled graduates, Vail resident Amy S. Hogan graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Security. Vail resident Scott Robert Baumann received a Bachelor...
