Here are seven important things you can do to reduce the risk of your home going up in flames from wildfire. I have gathered a lot of information over the years, on the fire line, classroom, reading and discussing the nature of fire. Here are...
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By David James My name is David James. This is my introductory column about the visual arts for the Vail Voice. Thank you to our editor Mike for the invitation, and to everyone who has welcomed me here in Vail. When I first moved to Vail, I...
by Corona Fire Marshal Charlotte Herdliska I have a snake, or other desert animal in my yard, on my porch, in the garage. What should I do? Call 911 and tell them you have a snake or other desert animal in your yard, on your porch, or...
by Tom Howard Road Construction Update Houghton Road/Over Union Pacific Railroad This project is taking shape. The support walls along Southbound Houghton Road are nearly complete. Coordination with the railroad is ongoing while crews work on...
by John Carruth, Associate Superintendent of the Vail Unified School District The Vail School District Tiny House Project is on target to have the first home in place by the end of May. The intent of the project is to provide high-quality...
by Elizabeth Smith Now that June is here things are really heating up outside. One of the ways you can make your yard and garden a little more inviting when it is 105 outside is to plant shade. There are a lot of options for planting shade, but...
Vail School District employees Linda Kubiak and Heather Stough were recently recognized by the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona as two of the Top 25 Employee Campaign Leaders.
Rev. Thomas Dusek, 84, of Tucson, formerly of Cameron, passed from this world to his heavenly home on Friday, May 11, 2018. Services for Rev. Dusek were held Wednesday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Green-Patterson Funeral Home, with Richard Crowe...
by Stacy Winstryg Last month, I had the pleasure of speaking to Cub Scout Pack 716 about the importance of activism within your community. While speaking to this group of 10-year-old boys, I asked them why it was important to volunteer in their...
Dear Editor, In our community, during frustrating and stressful times, we look to our leaders. In Vail, Calvin Baker, as the superintendent of our school district, is the leader we look to for support and assurance. Official letters coming...