By Robert Samuelsen As you enter the historic Vail community, there is a sign that declares Vail to be an Arizona Trail Gateway Community. In southern Arizona, the 800-mile Arizona Trail – Mexico to Utah – roughly follows SR 83 from Patagonia to Vail before summiting Mica Peak in the Rincon Mountains. Perhaps the most accessible and hikeable...
By Hollie Warnick Wintertime and the holidays bring so many wonderful festivities and traditions that warm our hearts. The longtime tradition of caroling speaks of humankind’s desire to spread cheer by expressing their personal joy of the season. Singing is a universal way to express our emotions. Have you ever strolled down city streets and heard...
Cienega NJROTC Cadet Alexander Ciampa has received an Appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point via a Presidential Nomination. He also has the distinction of being the first individual in Arizona to be offered an Appointment to West Point this academic year. This outstanding young man has participated in the Vail School District...
By Charlotte Herdliska It’s fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart. Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them up. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires. Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is...
By Ventura W. Tounsel (“Ace”) Today McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 stands proud as a member of this community. One of our goals this year was to be a more tangible beacon of light and hope within our community. The men and women of Post 109 have not shied away from that goal. At the writing of this article we are preparing...
By Lucretia Free Northwest Medical Center Houghton will offer a broad range of services designed to keep residents close to home. Anticipated services include, but aren’t limited to, an Emergency Room, cardiac cath lab, comprehensive surgical services, labor and delivery including a NICU, outpatient imaging and a medical office building...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith During this unusual holiday season, it may seem like there are fewer reasons to smile. We find ourselves distancing from others instead of coming together in traditional celebration. This holiday will be very different than any other in history because our lives have been so drastically affected for the sake of disease...
TMC HealthCare (TMC) is expanding its Rincon campus, providing additional medical and surgical services at the 10350 Drexel Road location in southeast Tucson. “TMC has long been committed to the southeast region and this expansion is part of a larger initiative to create a network of providers committed to helping improve access of care, closer to...
By Brad Anderson, President What does it take? Why go through all the stress and public scrutiny to run for a public office? Whether as a member of the governing board for the Vail School District, a county Supervisor, an Arizona or US Senator, or the President of the United States? Why?? If it is for the money, the school board does not pay at...
By Marcia Aurand The 2020-2021 Optimist contests are open for students who are under the age of 19 as of Oct. 1, 2020 or have not yet completed secondary school. The Essay contest theme is “Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.” The Oratorical Contest theme is “Healing the World Through Optimism.” The Essay and...
