By Jack Curtis Some things you might know, and things you may not know about water and river basins. We all use water and take for granted that it will always be there. For the last last few hundred years it has slowly been disappearing here in the southwest in greater quantities. The reason is more usage, less snow pack in the western region...
By Rick Bass Early in my military career, I had the opportunity to volunteer and train dogs for the disabled with the non-profit organization Handi-Dogs. This program provided specialized dog training to owners needing a service dog and a loving companion due to a disability and loneliness. What I found exciting about this unique program was the...
The Lacey Jarrell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit I founded in 2007 in memory of my daughter, Lacey Jarrell. Tragically, Lacey lost her life at the age of 16 in a rollover car accident in Tucson. There were no drugs involved, no alcohol, not even another vehicle. The sky was cloudless that July morning in 2006. The accident occurred on a curvy...
Did you know that Vail School District Foundation is now an approved non-profit for Raytheon employees to donate to? And Raytheon will then match your donation to double your generosity! We are very excited to partner with our Raytheon families in the Vail School District. Your donations will help benefit Vail staff and students through our grant...
By John Simpson The December and full year 2021 climate report by John Simpson. December 2021 was quite warm and ended up being the 3rd warmest December in Tucson since the 1880s. The 85-degree high at the Tucson airport on December 1st was tied for the warmest day of any December day in Tucson weather recorded history. In fact, the first third of...
By Bailey BreedingCommunity Relations Intern With all the hearts around for Valentine’s day, this month is a good time to start thinking about yours! Keeping up on heart heath is important to keeping your whole body strong. Some ways to keep your heart happy and healthy include: Eat healthy, make sure you are getting plenty of fruits, vegetables...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris A statute of limitation is a law that defines the maximum amount of time that those involved in a dispute must file a lawsuit. In general, once the statute of limitation on a case “runs out,” the legal claim cannot be pursued. The period during which you can file a lawsuit varies depending on the type of legal claim...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union While you still have plenty of time to get all of your finances in check, it’s a good idea to get a headstart before this year’s deadline of April 18, 2022. Here’s what you should know. Child Tax Credit Payments In order to assist struggling families with financial difficulties brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic...
By Lilly DenmanLittle Rascals 4-H Club Reporter On January 8th, Pima County 4-H Club members competed in the annual Fur & Feather Show held at the UA Campus AG Center. The areas of judging included cavy, rabbit, pigeon, poultry and pygmy goat for six different experience levels. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, friends and family...
By Patrick Whitehurst When Vail Voice Publisher Lucretia Free made the move in 2001 from San Francisco to Tucson with her family, she brought with her all the tools she needed to create a local newspaper. Twenty years later that newspaper, The Vail Voice, is still going strong. “In another stage of my life, I was a marketing director at a large...
