The Vailready.wordpress.com web site has several Vail Area YouTube videos dedicated to our unique and rare ecoregion of the great Sonoran Desert. These amazing natural areas are close to most locations from the Greater Vail Area – usually within 30 minutes or less by vehicle. It is my hope that our Vail area residents will value our preserved...
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...
National Good Neighbor Day celebrates the importance of being a good neighbor while contributing to the welfare of one’s community and each other. Relationships with neighbors can often lead to close friendships and enhance the quality of our lives. That’s why National Good Neighbor Day, held annually on September 28, promotes good relationships...
By Rick Bass • Suicide prevention is a critical need. Since 2008, suicide has ranked as the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide claimed the lives of more than 44,000 Americans in 2020, and evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated suicidal thoughts and actions. • Individuals who need help can find it by...
By Rick Bass In Arizona, we have a dedicated 3 digit Information and Referral number by simply dialing 211. Arizona Information and Referral Service operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and every day of the year. Live-operator service is available at all times in English and Spanish, and assistance is available in other languages via...
By Rick Bass Most everyone has read about the water crisis at Lake Mead. Human remains have been extracted, due to the lowest water levels in history at this vital reservoir that feeds the Colorado River and supplies our Southwest cities with water Including the Vail area. The continent of Africa has been especially hard-hit with video and news...
By Rick Bass The Vail area is known for its great weather for cycling. Many cyclists use Old Spanish Trail as a favorite route to train and traverse. Due to the narrow single lane roadway, higher speed limits, increasing bicycle and vehicle traffic, special attention to driving habits and laws are essential to prevent accidents and injuries. Many...
Disaster Preparedness – A Community Effort By Rick Bass Being prepared for a national emergency or crisis is critical for everyone’s survival in these turbulent and unpredictable times. Supply chain problems, food shortages and limited essential services may be the fall-out of the current geo-political and global challenges. Being prepared can...
By Rick Bass Many disabled individuals feel lonely, isolated and marginalized. Changing this reality takes an awareness and sincere desire to strive for an innate equality for all people regardless the limitations. And, when you really think about it, we all have abilities and disabilities that may be hidden or visible.In my profession I was...
By Rick Bass Early in my military career, I had the opportunity to volunteer and train dogs for the disabled with the non-profit organization Handi-Dogs. This program provided specialized dog training to owners needing a service dog and a loving companion due to a disability and loneliness. What I found exciting about this unique program was the...
