By Hollie Warnick Where do you go when you need quality items for a reasonable price on a budget? Why the Vail Depot Thrift Store, of course! As you make your way through the “downtown Vail” area, you may notice some tempting items on display outside the store. If you’re stopped waiting for a train, it may be the Universe’s invitation to pop on in...
The Rabbi’s Corner Jewish holidays are generally the same every year. We eat the same foods and observe religious traditions, retell the same stories, and contemplate their messages. But the theme of the Sukkot festival (that we just finished celebrating) changed drastically once every seven years in biblical times and has special lessons...
By Chuck Colbath At Bavilon Salon caring is behind everything we do, and we work very hard to provide an environment that has your comfort and well-being foremost in mind. Many new clients are surprised to see that each of our stylist stations has its own sink. That’s by design. Recently, one of our new clients said she really appreciated not...
Hello Friends, To me, November represents two important things: celebrating our military veterans and expressing gratitude for the people and things we appreciate. Our veteran community, both inside and outside the City of Tucson organization, has unique needs that often cannot be fully understood by folks who have not walked in our boots. I have...
Your District 4 team is excited tell you about what I think is some terrific regional economic news. Recently, we received word from the County Administrator’s Office that a major manufacturing firm is planning to move to Pima County, and locate very close to our Southeast region. Since non-disclosure agreements are in effect, this transaction...
Dear Editor, Hello Vail community! I am Leroy Smith, Candidate for Vail Governing Board. I am a former Marine, disabled Veteran, Associate Warden with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Security Monitor at Cienega High School, Federal Whistleblower (sustained), and Correctional Officer for the Arizona Department of Corrections. In my personal and...
Dear readers, What follows is the most difficult article I have ever written. On Friday, September 23, 2022, my wife Wendee died. She had been suffering from metastatic breast cancer for over a decade, but this past summer she was truly and clearly suffering. We had an oncologist who was good clinically but who had no bedside manner, and a nurse...
This month’s column brings news of personnel changes and reunions in your District 4 Office. First, after serving for over a year in a dual capacity as Special Staff Assistant and District 4 Representative for Vail/Corona de Tucson, Selina Valenzuela has accepted a new position in Pima County administration. Though we are sorry to see Selina leave...
Hello Friends, As the weather starts to cool down and fall begins, one of my family’s favorite things to do is to get moving, especially outside and into nature. We are lucky to have world class recreational amenities throughout the Tucson region. If you are looking for new adventures visit www.visittucson.org/things-to-do/outdoors/ We also have...
Dear Editor, For 30 years I have lived and volunteered in the Vail School District. Over those years “We have done the hard work of getting along.” The Vail community stood out because we worked together, even during times of controversy and disagreement. During my sixteen years as a Vail Governing Board Member, I worked with ten board...
