by Steven Ray McDonald In the summer of 2021, it became apparent to me we had a trash and dumping problem in Vail and Rita Ranch. Disgusting trash was everywhere, sofas, discarded Jacuzzis, beds, and furniture. I saw a couch dumped on Mary Ann Cleveland. Why isn’t ADOT cleaning up the trash along the interstate? It literally looks like I-10...
For 87 years St. Rita in the Desert has been the faith center for Vail’s Catholic Christian life. We have served the community through our daily Mass, Faith Formation classes, Outreach food distribution, clothing drives, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference, and the annual St. Rita Festival. The festival, dating back to the 1990s, was always...
by Rick Bass Vail Ready Mission Statement: “To Preserve Our Great Quality of Life & Protect Our Rare Eco-Region By Informing, Educating & Engaging Our Dynamic Growing Community.” Author’s note: Last month’s Vail Voice article, I wrote the article “Celebrating National Good Neighbor Day.” The author’s name was incorrect (not...
By K. Nepsa I recently read an article about a child who put a few pieces of the cereal Trix into his ant farm. He observed the ants’ strange behavior and his parents were sure to write about his experience. Supposedly, the ants proceeded to dig up their dead comrades throughout the farm and pile them on top of the Trix. Why would they do this...
Fall has arrived! Can you feel it in the air? The mornings are cooler, festivals are happening, Halloween displays are up in stores, and pumpkin spice is on the menu. As time draws us closer to Halloween night, magic and mystery grows restless. But haunting does not only lurk at night. The daylight hours hold black shadows that fly through the...
It was a brisk winter morning in the Empire Mountains. John Harvey and John “Jerry” Dillon rode out on horseback to officially document what they hoped would be the next Tombstone. “Jerry, what are you going to call your latest claim?” asked John Harvey, who was filling out location notices. “I don’t know,” the Empire Ranch cowboy replied. “It’s a...
It’s termite season in the Vail area, and if you suspect that subterranean termites have moved into your home, the steps to take during the early stages of an infestation are vital. Learning to spot the red flags is step one. Spotting the Red FlagsTermites could remain undetected in your home for months, or even years, if you don’t know how...
Beauty TipGood news! The braids, ponytails and buns that keep hair out of your face, also create an illusion of less frizz. Apply your leave-in products allowing your hair to air and your hair will love drying heat free.Health TipIceberg lettuce is not only high in water and fiber but it’s also a source of vitamins A and K. One cup of...
Monday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy — Lecture by Constance Hargrove, Pima County Director of Elections, “Election Administration – Securing Democracy.” 13715 E. Langtry Lane off Old Spanish Trail. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy — Lecture by Cindy Soffrin, representative of the League of Women Voters, “Ballot...
By Chuck Colbath Our staff recently attended a color class in our salon. The master educator worked with our stylists who utilized the mannequins we purchased for this purpose. We had great feedback from our stylists who reported learning new techniques and processes, and all agreed it was the best class yet. We care about out staff, and staying...
