by Mike Lavelle Milestones in May Since National Teacher Week is observed the first week of May, we want to recognize our district teachers whose dedication and skill have helped make the Vail School District a leader in instruction and innovation. The Vail School District has been recognized as a top performer for the past two years...
by Kimberly Crossland, KimberlyCrossland.com It seems like yesterday I was indulging in a pregnancy craving (strawberries, please) and ticking off the days until my due date. But as I write this, our son is 3 weeks old. The birth is a memory, and I am a new mom. Let’s face it. There’s no shortage of advice for moms – especially...
by Mike Widmer Living in the Vail community offers much less chaos than just a few miles away where the traffic and activity increase dramatically as you get closer to the metro area. It’s a natural transition that occurs over time as neighborhoods grow and businesses emerge. In some cases, residents might even want to see stores closer to...
by Dr. Michael Steven As an OB/GYN physician, I have the unique privilege of participating in major life moments for women and their families – the birth of their baby, and for some, their babies. For many of my patients, these moments are full of excitement and great anticipation. For others, not so much. Young women who struggle with difficult...
Photo above: Catherine Byars, MaRico Tippet, Callie Tippet, Heather Morinski, and Stacey Winstryg There are two important funding issues on the horizon for the Vail School District –The continuation of the override and Proposition 123. Override – Vail currently has a 10% Override in place. It provides $528 per student and...
by Anne Gibson An ORE (Ocotillo Ridge Elementary) third grader states, “I never liked running, but I love running Max’s Milers and earning footies. I want to run TWO marathons this year.” ORE students have been running around their field on a dirt and gravel path, earning photos for four years now. The effort to put in a permanent asphalt...
From the Editor: Mike Lavelle In this issue, we have many stories that address change. We have stories of Bees becoming more active, our Pima County Supervisor retiring, various projects and buildings being developed, and author J. J. Lamb, of the Vail Preservation Society, writes about Vail being established 136 years ago this month. The...
(New Information is bolded) by Lucretia Free, Owner and Publisher VAIL A large anchor grocery store appears to be in discussion with the landowner of the property across from Walgreens on Colossal Cave Rd. Hopefully we will hear some good news about a grocery store opening in Vail soon! RINCON MARKET The Old Rincon Market on Old Spanish Trail has...
Congratulations to Matt Donaldson, Principal of Empire High School! Representatives from Grand Canyon University surprised Mr. Donaldson in a meeting with other Vail principals to recognize him as a Grand Canyon University STEM Principal of the Month. STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Recognizing high school...
If you’re not a member of the Facebook forums, you probably haven’t taken notice to the new trend happening around Vail and Rita Ranch. People – strangers – are paying it forward. Here’s how it works. A customer decides to open his/her wallet with generosity. While at a Dunkin’ Donuts, Freddy’s or any other local drive thru, he/she lets the...
