SRFCA Brings Cohesion To Area Heidi A. Lytle, President Santa Rita Foothills Community Association What happens when an area is recognized only as a “Census Designated Place?” There is no local government representation, no central means of unifying the community or disseminating information. In the small borough of Corona de...
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On February 5, 2016, I announced that, after almost 20 years of public service, I will not be seeking reelection as a Pima County Supervisor. From my speech at the press conference: “I have been reflecting on the friends, family, progress and achievements in the community that I have been a part of for more than 30 years. I personally consider...
by Shannon Murphy Recently, an update was provided to the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce on the various projects that Diamond Ventures, Inc. owns in Southeast Tucson. Below is a brief summary of the information that was provided on some of the more notable developments and the current status of each. Rocking K Ranch, located along...
by Ryan Bennett Temporary roost of a swarm. Photo by Joe Billings As temperatures continue to rise, it’s likely that you’ll begin to hear the familiar buzzing sound of some common desert insects: bees. Southern Arizona is home to several species of bee; most commonly seen are the bumble bee, the...
Do you… Overeat or mindlessly munch? Eat when you’re not even hungry? Eat when you’re nervous, sad, or mad? Live on fast foods or crave sweets? Skip meals or forget to eat? Delay eating until you’re starving? Stress and a hectic lifestyle can affect your eating patterns and food choices. The stress hormone cortisol depletes your blood sugar and...
Congratulations to Whitney Holland who was selected by his peers as the Kino Region Athletic Director of the Year. Whitney Holland has been an Athletic Director for over 10 years. He has mentored new A.D.’s in Tucson for the past 6 years and has created high expectations for our Cienega coaches in order to maintain quality programs. He was...
Long time Tucson businessman and community leader, Stephen W. “Steve” Christy today announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Pima County Board of Supervisors. Christy, a Republican, seeks to succeed current District 4 Supervisor Ray Carroll, who announced last week that he would not run for re-election to the board when...
As the Editor of The Vail Voice, I, of course, get to see the articles submitted before they are printed and sent out. Accordingly, I have been musing on Kimberly Crossland’s cover article on “paying it forward.” At the time of this writing, the media reports of an Uber driver in Kalamazoo, engaging in a shooting spree, shooting people at random...
The Women in Business Conference Presented by Red Carpet Events and Matrix Media Consulting Group will be hosting a 2 Day Conference attracting some 300+ attendees, which includes individuals, entrepreneurs, Corporate Executives and Businesses across Greater Tucson and the United States. The conference date is from the 8th to the 9th of April...
At Vail Pride Day, the Vail Preservation Society Heritage Area showcased student preservation projects. Cienega Construction Tech students are rehabilitating a 1915 railroad house located at Esmond Station K8. It will be completed by April 2017. VPS has invested over 80k to date, taught SkillsUSA officers how to write a successful grant of 25k...