By Anne Gibson At request of some residents of the greater Vail area, the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce offered five sessions beginning in May of 2021 to include informational discussions, Zoom presentations, and guest speakers on the subject of understanding the pros and cons of the future of the area. The goal was not to decide the...
By Rabbi Yisroel Shemtov The literal meaning for the word Tzedakah is justice. However, it is more commonly translated as charity. Charity implies kindness performed out of the goodness of one’s heart, but which is by no means obligatory. Tzedakah means much more than that. Tzedakah means “doing right,” implying an obligation to help...
By Alisha Brewer A cool Friday morning is a great excuse for some fresh brewed coffee, so off to the Vail Coffee Stop we went. (Have you tried it yet? It’s the little coffee truck in between the tracks and it is awesome!) On the way home, hot mochas in hand, my husband had to slam on the brakes to avoid a mule deer that jumped in front of the car...
Desert Skies United Methodist Church is excited to invite the community to “Christmas Unwrapped,” 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 24 at Mica Mountain High School, 10800 E. Valencia Road. This is an interactive celebration, geared for families and people of all ages. We will cheer the angels who tell the Good News, share the shepherds’ wonder, and...
Many thanks to Mrs. Asher and her dual Enrollment Writing Class at Cienega High School who wrote Letters to the Editor in November and December. Hats off to you for discussing challenging topics with civility. Any students are welcome to do the same. – Publisher Dear Editor, A new epidemic is spreading throughout our communities — and...
Human beings have long understood the power and significance of dreams—and, throughout time, dreams have been considered meaningful and sacred and have been used to find guidance and purpose in life. From the discovery of the structure of the atom to Harriet Tubman’s repeatedly successful travels on the “Underground Railroad”, dreams have changed...
A photo gallery of beautiful flowers from around the community. By Dan Ford.
By Chuck Colbath Our eleventh holiday season has arrived, and the spirit of the season has started to show. It’s so nice to see our happy clients and staff, all with a glimmer in their eyes, planning for their holiday celebrations and get-togethers. There is a special happiness we all experience from giving and caring about others. It could be...
By Rob Hallberg Parrots are amazing creatures and most of us know little about them except for their beauty and talking abilities. We have owned Parrots for 25 years and would like to share our knowledge of them. There are hundreds of species of parrots ranging in size from smaller than a parakeet to over 4’ long! They come in all colors from...
This is Eddie Monster. He just turned 8 and was adopted by our family as a puppy. He enjoys chasing butterfly shadows, napping and good boxie treats. – Patric Beamish Send us an email ateditor@thevailvoice.com with a pic of your pet, your pet’s name, and how they found you. We’ll publish your pet in the paper!
