Tag - The Vail Voice
After a comprehensive three-month nationwide search, Trico Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has selected Brian D. Heithoff to be the new CEO/General Manager. Heithoff will begin his tenure on April 12, 2021. Heithoff has worked for electric cooperatives for more than three decades, including 22 years as a CEO. He has served for the past...
By K. Nepsa Last month, we talked about ancient art, its possible meaning(s), as well as posed the question as to why the artistic expression appears similar each time we see one on a rock face. Ancient drawings on rock (petroglyphs) were created much earlier than ancient paintings (pictographs) and both have been discovered all over the world...
By John Simpson February 2021 was very dry in the region. The Tucson Airport recorded no rain for the month, which is only the 4th time that has occurred since records began in the 1880s. The airport’s 30-year February rainfall average is 0.86.” I only recorded 0.01” which is well below my 10-year average of 0.90.” On the temperature side...
Anyone needing at-home vaccination, can register directly register.vaccine.pima.gov. The first page asks for basic information. On the second page there is a question that says “are you able to leave home for vaccination?” Answer NO, then more questions regarding at-home vaccines will appear. Fill everything out as completely as possible, and then...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris Hi folks, this month we’re sharing few general tips on requirements to pursue a legal claim against an Arizona public entity. Generally, you need to file claim quickly with the appropriate authority – In Arizona, Notice of Claim Statutes, Arizona Revised Statutes Sections 12-820 through 12-826 govern how to pursue a...
Health tip: do you love chocolate but dread the calories? Use it as a daily vitamin but only consume 1 oz per day. That’s equivalent to about half of a small Hershey’s candy bar. The darker the chocolate the better. Benefits include cholesterol reduction and preventing damage to blood vessels. Beauty tip: if you haven’t been...
While all savings accounts serve the purpose of holding your money, they don’t exactly function the same way. Here’s a breakdown of the four most common savings accounts. Deposit or Regular Savings AccountsThis is probably the one that comes to mind first. A deposit savings account is usually paired with a checking account, providing the added...
By Anne Gibson The greater Vail community showed its strength as organizations and community volunteers rallied to the call to help local citizens be vaccinated against Covid19. The Pima County Health Department entered into an agreement with the United Community Health Center (UCHC), Vail, to provide the Moderna Vaccine. The vaccine was given to...
By Nikki Lee Last month, I was confirmed as the new Vice Mayor for the City of Tucson through the end of 2021. I’m proud to say that my nomination marks the first time Tucson has both a female Mayor and Vice Mayor serving together. I’m honored to be part of this small slice of Tucson history. As I continue to brainstorm how to best serve my...