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Best of the Class: 2015Andrada Polytechnic High School

Co-Valedictorians

Morgan Gascho Francisco Montano III

Cienega High SchoolValedictorian Salutatorian

Mikayla Yakoubek Nicholas Irvin

Pantano High SchoolValedictorian Salutatorian

Reymar Reyes Caitlyn Crain

Empire High SchoolValedictorian Salutatorian

Katherine Walker Alycia (Aly) Lichtas

Vail Academy High SchoolValedictorian Salutatorian

Kelcie Witzens Nicholas R. Mercurio-Sakwa

Congratulations to the Valedictorians and

Salutatorians of Andrada Polytechnic, Cienega,

Pantano, Empire, and Vail Academy High Schools!See details about our Best of the Class: 2015 graduates on page 2.

ANDRADA POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOLAndrada Polytechnic High School's co-valedictorians are Morgan Gascho and Francisco Montano III. Both students have a weighted GPA of 5.07. Morgan plans on going to the University of Arizona where she will study engineering or astronomy. Francisco plans to attend San Diego State where he plans to study international business and economics.

CIENEGA HIGH SCHOOLThe top students at Cienega High School are Valedictorian Mikayla Yakoubek and Salutatorian Nicholas Irvin. Mikayla plans on attending Trinity University located in San Antonio, Texas. She will study Mathematical Finance. Mikayla credits her father with inspiring her. Nicholas plans to attend the University of California at Davis. He will study International Relations. Nicholas also cites his father as his inspiration.

PANTANO HIGH SCHOOLAt Pantano High School, the Valedictorian Reymar Reyes will be attending Pima Community College, studying Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Reymar said his mother, Margarita Potts, inspired him. The Salutatorian is Caitlyn Crain, who will be attending the University of Arizona, where she will study to be a Registered Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery. She finds inspiration in her son Maeson Crain.

EMPIRE HIGH SCHOOLThe Valedictorian at Empire High School is Katherine Walker, who will attend the University of Arizona majoring in Chemistry. She has been inspired by her Martial Arts Sensei, Ben Pruette, with whom she was able to earn her Brown Belt. The Salutatorian is Alycia (Aly) Lichtas

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who will be attending the Northern Arizona University, with a major in Education. Aly was inspired by her grandmother who demonstrated perseverance and strength as she provided lifelong care for her grandfather, who had an accident when he was younger.

VAIL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLKelcie Witzens is the Valedictorian at Vail Academy and High School. She will be attending the University of Arizona in the fall, majoring in Creative Writing. Kelcie has been inspired by many people, to include her friends and family, who have helped and encouraged her to do her best. She also has been inspired by the many different authors of the various books she has read. She wants to become an author and inspire others through her writing. Salutatorian Nicholas R. Mercurio-Sakwa will be attending Northern Arizona University's W.A. Franke College of Business to earn a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in political sciences. Mr. Mercurio-Sakwa cites his parents as inspiring him by being wonderful examples and role models through their constant efforts to teach him how to be the best young man he can be.

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Recycling in Vailby Trent Thomas

It is Wednesday morning and 13 year old Vail resident Collin walks to the garage and pushes his recycling container to the curb in time for pickup. Collin has made one last daily deposit of clean items into the bin from his family before the truck arrives: shipping boxes, cereal boxes, aluminum cans, glass jars, and even Styrofoam eggs containers.

After recycling participants clean and put their items in the bin, what happens next? Where does the recycling go?

Melissa Kolwaite is the Director of Public Sector Solutions for Waste Management. The company is one of several in our area that serve Vail, Rita Ranch, and Corona de Tucson. She explained that each week in our community, a small army of Waste Management (WM) truck drivers head to industrial, commercial, and residential areas to pick up and transport recyclables.

“An estimated 70% of our current customer base recycles,” Melissa said. Although this number is good, there is room for improvement and more opportunity for greater recycling participation.

Like most other companies, WM has gone to the popular “single-stream” recycling, meaning all recycled items can be placed in the container together. The sorting process begins after the truck has downloaded its cargo in Tucson.

Melissa went on to explain that each WM truck makes approximately 800 residential pickups and 50 commercial pickups before needing to download.

Once the recycling truck is near maximum capacity, the driver heads into Tucson to drop off the recycled items at the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF). Next month I will report on the function and activities that occur at the Tucson MRF.

I asked Melissa what items frequently cause problems with keeping the recycled load as pure as possible. She said to completely empty all liquids from containers, ensure there are no food products or residue on recyclables, and to omit plastic bags from recycling containers. This ensures that each recycled load is free of contaminants and the recycled batch does not end up in the landfill.

Plastic bags are accepted at the entrances of numerous grocery and outlet stores. However, due to the high-speed sorting processes at the MRF, those little plastic bags will jam up the machines and slow the process down considerably.

Understand that each item you choose to recycle means that resource can be used again and not end up wasted in a landfill. Ultimately, the production cost of the recycled product is less and those savings

are passed on to us, once again as a consumer.

Trent has lived all over the country and several places in Europe while

he was in the U.S. Army and later as an airline pilot and business manager. Trent and his family have lived in Vail

since 2007.

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by Lucretia Free, Owner & PublisherThe Vail Voice

SAFEWAY SHOPPING CENTER

New restaurant (renovating) opened in May:

• Happy Wok

HOUGHTON TOWN CENTER

Existing Stores:

• Walmart• Panda Express• Discount Tire• Dunkin' Donuts

Recently Open:

• Champion Pool & Spa Supply (locally owned!)

Opening by spring:

• Dental Village• Nationwide Vision• SuperCuts

Currently under Construction:

• Verizon Wireless• Northwest Emergency Center at

Vail

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Building a Better Community

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Healthy Living - Practice Portion Control and Staying Active

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Dear ReadersThe summer season is here...although we still have yet to hit 100 degrees. Congratulations to all of our local graduates! Some have completed their graduate programs, undergraduate programs or high school. We are proud to present our Best of the Class 2015 which features the Valedictorian and Salutatorian in each of our fi ve high schools. We've asked a few questions to get to know what motivates these high

achievers. You may be surprised at some of the responses!

Father's Day is June 21. It has often been in the shadow of Mother's Day, but of course, is no less important. This month, we give thanks to fathers and those that are in the father's role regardless of gender. For some of us, our father has passed away and it can be a tough day. I bless dad in prayer and honor his memory and spirit, which live in my heart forever.

Enjoy!

Lucretia FreeFounder and Publisher

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Good News! Many Health Care Insurance plans will provide coverage for obesity counseling with your primary care physician if your BMI (Body Mass Index) is over 30 percent. Schedule a body composition analysis with our offi ce today to fi nd out if you are eligible.

Portion control is a key factor in losing weight. No foods—not even fruit—are unlimited. In fact, you can lose weight fast just by reducing portion size, and it’s easy. Many people develop a weight problem because they don’t know when to stop; they don’t listen to their body when it’s telling them it’s full. Many times, we underestimate the amount of calories in our meal. Think about the extra calories we add to our food from salad dressings, extra butter, cheese and bread. How about the soda, juice or other beverages that we intake with our meals? It’s about knowing what you’re putting in your body and being aware of the portion sizes. Adding more fresh vegetables

with every meal and snack will help you limit the intake of other unhealthy foods.

Staying active is key in burning calories.

Stand More. Standing is an alternative form of exercise that you can do in the comfort of your own home. Standing helps tone muscle and improves posture. Like walking, standing improves circulation and revs up your metabolism. So whether you’re watching television or talking on the phone to a friend, stand up while you do it.

Don’t Eat in Front of the TV. TV dinners can contribute to unwanted weight gain. The added distraction of the TV can make it harder for your brain to recognize that you’re already past the point of satiety. As an alternative, listen to music during meals.

Drink More Water. Replace those high-sugar beverages with refreshing

Future Development:

• McDonalds

LAS PLAZAS OLD VAIL

Las Plazas Old Vail is a new com-mercial development that will be on the Northwest corner of Old Vail and Houghton Rds. There will be 16 business pads when fully complete. You can already see the prep work of clearing the land, moving protected plants and pipe installation.

Planned for Construction:

• Taco Bell• Freddy's Frozen Custard &

Steakburgers

EEGEES

I have received several inquiries about EEGEES. They are very inter-

ested in locating in the southeast and continue to shop for a location that works.

OTHER RITA RANCH AREA

Vail Christian Church is building a new facility at 9455 East Valencia Rd. Phase One construction has already begun:* Over 22,000 sq.ft.* Multiple Uses* Multi purpose room* 10 classrooms* Kitchen

This church has met for the last 9 years at Empire High School. Ben Pitney is the Lead Pastor.Completion is scheduled end of 2015.

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Sales: Audrey [email protected]

(202) 230-4688Sports Editor: Andy [email protected]: Bel Colson

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Although I have lived much of my life in the Southwest, for 3 years I lived in LaGrande, Oregon. On the 21st of July, 2012, right before I moved to Vail, I was able to attend a memorial ceremony at The Moving Wall, which is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. The Moving Wall has been tour-ing the country for over thirty years. The purpose is to share the memorial experience with those unable to visit the Washington memorial.

The Moving Wall is coming to Tucson on June 5th to the 8th, at the VFW Post 10254 in Three Points. The VFW Post 10254 is located at 10111 S. Sasabe Hwy. Also, we celebrate our Independence Day on the 4th of July. You can visit www.visittucson.org to see the various upcoming 4th of July celebrations, held in Tucson and surrounding communities.

For me, these two holidays are connected. The joyous celebration of Independence Day is moderated by the somber nature of Memorial Day. Celebration without remembrance can become mere revelry. It is some-times easy to take for granted the freedoms we celebrate and the un-alienable right of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as promoted in our Declaration of Independence. The connection is this: Those who gave their all, gave their life, liberty and the chance to pursue happiness. This 4th of July, may our celebrations be mod-erated by the price paid by some of us, for all of us, as The Moving Wall reminds us.

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Dear Editor,

My name is Russ Christiansen and I live at 12711 S. High Noon trail. I'm writing in regards to the condition of my neighborhood. People in my neighborhood should be ashamed. There are multiple houses with trash, junk cars, car parts, junk ATVs, used building materials, garbage, etc.

If you feel the need to keep this junk, at least put it in your back yard and build a fence to hide it from everyone else's view! Hasn't anybody heard the phrase "PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP"?

I purchased a tractor to work in my yard and I use it all the time to repair the dirt roads in the area. I also laid down blacktop millings on the road in front of my house. Most people in the area won't even slow down when they see you working on the road. They will pass you by and let the wind blow dirt in your face. I've asked people numerous times to slow down to no avail. As fast as I level the road to make it better, it turns into a wash-board from speeding cars and trucks. The paved road is only 1 mile from your houses. Driving like your hair is on fire only hurts your vehicle, while saving a few seconds, maybe.

Let's be proud of where we live. You don't have to spend any money on landscaping. It costs nothing to clean. Take responsibility for your property and be a good neighbor. I don't see any down side to cleaning up our community. Nobody wants to live in a dump!

Russ Christiansen

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Dear Editor,

WHOLE FOODS in Vail?

Yes, this could become a reality if Vail will respond. I have personally talked to Whole Foods on the possibility of building a store at the intersection of Colossal Cave Road and Mary Ann Cleveland. Fry’s and Safeway are not interested at this time.

I recently spoke to a Whole Foods representative and they are always looking for great locations. One way to get their attention is to go to their website, go to “find a store”, enter your zip-code and hit enter. Like all websites, they track hits and look at comments. I want to get everyone in Vail to hit this link as often as possi-ble and let it track your location. This shows how many are interested in shopping at Whole Foods. You can also send messages direct to the company stating your interest.

On May 10th I submitted a packet of information to their regional office on Vail and the land site in the hopes that we get consideration. We need an upscale store with great selections and organic foods. It will also pro-vide new jobs. If a store like Whole Foods is here then more companies will start taking Vail more seriously. We need this Vail.

Go to the following site: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-in-fo/investor-relations. In the upper left side, under “Welcome” in parenthesis and underlined is (find a store). Click on that link and enter your zip code. Please visit often and click on the find a store link. See the graphic below.

Thanks,

Fred Bruns - 6-Year Resident, Retired (Sales & Marketing) & Vail Rotarian

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Dear Editor,

I would like to comment on the article I-10 Speed Traps by Trent Thomas, in the May issue of The Vail Voice.

I'm not sure that a highway that is marked "speed reduced ahead" in both lanes should be considered a speed trap. The job of the Department of Public Safety is public safety and as a driver, I am glad to see State Troopers parked under the overpass watching for violators.

I have never been on that stretch of Highway 10 without seeing a semi-truck traveling at least 80 miles per hour in the left lane, or someone that is most likely late for work eating their breakfast and speeding while they drive with one hand.

It is not unusual to see a driver using both lanes texting or talking on the cell phone, while a woman applies her make-up while driving with her elbows and the driver next to her has a dog sitting in his or her lap, with it's paws on the steering wheel.

I should also mention the drivers with Mexican license plates that do not appear to be familiar with our traffic laws. I could go on with a long list of safety violations that I see and I'm sure that everyone that uses Arizona's highways see's many violations also. Considering the speeding and reckless driving that occurs on I-10, I'm surprised that the DPS only issues citations to 41.4% of the drivers stopped.

DPS officers sitting under the overpass and watching for violators may be considered "bird-dogging" by some motorists, but I feel that a lot of drivers and passengers are happy to see reckless drivers stopped by the DPS.

Thank you DPS.

Leroy B. Vaughn

Corona De Tucson

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No Place Like Homeby Megan Finley

Just shy of two years ago, my husband and I, along with our four children, moved to Kaiserslautern, Germany. This experience has been so much more than we could have ever fathomed. We are incredibly grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity. It has come with some very high highs. But, with anything in life, we have had our share of struggles.

Yesterday we decided to visit a massive park in Mannheim, Germany. It has all your typical German features including beer gardens and amazing playgrounds. However, we came to one display we were not expecting- prickly pear and cholla cactus!

With big smiles on their faces, my older three children rushed over to check out the little piece of home we just so happened to stumble upon. My youngest, just three when we moved, was not sure about what was in front of him. We all could not help but feel pangs of longing for our home sweet Vail.

Just like the cactus, our German experience has been simply beautiful, yet not without a sharp prick of a spine here or there. I never imagined I would be a mother to four fl uent German speaking, completely immersed children. Who would have known we would have been aff orded the opportunity to travel to Turkey and Spain on our school breaks? Fresh organic produce, meats, eggs, and dairy are not only in great abundance, yet extremely aff ordable for my family of six. The kids can experience an old-fashioned childhood, playing outside until the streetlights come on, with little fear most of us parents suff er from back in the United States.

Despite all these advantages to living in Germany, there in one glaring diff erence between here and Tucson. Germany is not home. Holidays

like Father's Day and Thanksgiving are just not the same. Germans are missing "good" Mexican food (trust me we have tried fi nding some). Germany is missing the wide-open blue skies, incredible mountains, and abundance of sunshine. We will be hard pressed to fi nd a sunset that compares to those in the Sonoran Desert. Flips fl ops are for most days not an option, and believe me we miss that! We have replaced our sunscreen and tank tops with umbrellas and raincoats. I miss the ease of reading notes sent home from school without having to rely on google translate! Teachers’ conferences are no walk in the park either! Watching my children struggle through one piece of homework because they do not have a German mother tongue can be incredibly exhausting.

We have found a new German "family" here, people who hold a special place in our hearts. Yet we cannot help but feel longing for our dear friends and family back home in the United States. On this Father's Day I am incredibly grateful for my North Star and incredible father, and native Arizonan, my husband. On dark winter days where the rain does not break, and there are only 6 hours of daylight, he is my Arizona sunshine. Despite the ebbs and fl ows of life overseas, there is no place like home.

Megan Finley is an Arizona resident currently living in Weilerbach Germany with her husband and 4 children. She

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Empire High School Students Honored at ACS Awardsby Margaret Smith

Two Empire High School students, Chris Bohlman and Joshua Smith were honored at the Southern Arizona American Chemical Society Awards Reception as National fi nalists in the Chemistry Olympiad.

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Vail Students Awarded Scholarshipsby Margaret Smith

Three Vail Students received Scholarships from the Davis-Monthan Offi cer Spouses Club and Enlisted Spouses Association. The scholarship recipients were Macee Owens and Joshua Smith from Empire High School and Jacqueline Torpy from Andrada Polytechnic High School.

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Remembering Lonny BakerThis month I wish to remember Lonny Baker, an old friend. The day after I relocated to Arizona from Canada 36 years ago, back in 1979, I stopped by the Flandrau Planetarium at the University of Arizona. Then only fi ve years old and a state of the art facil-ity, the planetarium was a fabulous place. In her offi ce, at the far north side of the building, was Lonny, the associate education director. Within fi ve minutes of our fi rst meeting, I was on the schedule to deliver sever-al evening sky lectures as part of her new public lecture series called “Eyes on the Universe.”

Lonny & Todd at our wedding.

Lonny passed away early in May, which gave me reason to think about that friendship, which lasted through her own relocation to San Francis-co and back again. Her eff orts in inspiring young people to enjoy the night sky have paid off , again and again, over the years. In 1984, she arranged for astronaut John Glenn to visit Flandrau as part of his bid for the Presidency that year. Although the visit was advertised as a political event, Lonny made sure it was much more than that. As I sat in his audi-ence, my mind went back to February 20, 1962, when Glenn’s Atlas rocket carrying the capsule Friendship VII, thundered into space. It was a primi-tive fl ight, especially by today’s stan-dards, but it was thrilling to watch, as he became a national hero. His visit reminded me why I became interest-ed in the night sky in the fi rst place, and I treasure his autograph in my old paperbound copy of “We Seven,” the book that presented early biographies of the fi rst Mercury astronauts.

Not long after Lonny left for San Fran-cisco, she coordinated the volunteer program for the Planetary Society, one of the largest space awareness groups in the world. For all these eff orts, the International Astronomical Union honored Lonny and her hus-band, Todd Hansen, with minor planet 30934, Bakerhansen, for increasing public interest in the space program and its relation to the night sky.

Perhaps my favorite Lonny story con-cerns the night I discovered my fi rst comet. Lonny and I were in the midst of an early evening dinner on Novem-ber 13, 1984, when she noticed my attention faltering. Of course, it wa-vered; the sky was clearing! As I left for home, she said, “OK, stand me up, David, but you’d better discover a comet for me tonight.” Two hours later, I telephoned her at Flandrau. She was just about to leave, but she asked, “Did you discover a comet for me tonight?”

“Yes, I did.” Lonny laughed. Where is it?

“In the western sky, in the northern portion of the constellation of Aquila the Eagle.” She laughed again. “How bright is it?”

“About magnitude nine and a half.” Lonny did not laugh. “You’re serious about this, aren’t you?”

The next day, the Tucson Citizen newspaper had a front-page article that mentioned, in passing, that I discovered a comet. But by far the biggest part of that article was that hurriedly abbreviated dinner with Lonny.

From now on, our friendship will have to continue from a great distance. Rest in peace, dear friend; you are now among the stars.

David Levy lives in Vail with his wife Wendee who helps him run the

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speeches, but his nights staring up at the sky.

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FriendshipRecently, I had reason to refl ect upon the nature of friendships. Moving about often, due to military service, and raising a family, the opportunity to develop friendships over time was scarce. I had many acquaintances and even friendships of a temporal nature, often related to work or raising a family.

However, there are levels of friendships that take time to develop, and even mature, as the trials and tribulations of life can test the strength and bonds of a relationship. I once read an author noting that friendships, in general, are suddenly contracted; and therefore, it is no wonder they are often easily dissolved. This kind of friendship is one that I often experienced through work or when in the military. They were good, they were fun; but they were temporal and situational. I

think there is a level of friendship that goes deeper than that. I am reminded of a saying of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, who is reported to have said “Be slow to fall into friendship; but when you are in, continue fi rm and constant.”

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This fi rst novel in a to-be trilogy series starts with our main character, Penryn, traveling through the barren city with her disabled sister and mentally unstable mother in tow. The world as we know it is in tatters; with gangs roaming the streets at night, and the not-so-heavenly angels during the day. Penryn’s plan to cross to city to safety doesn't go as planned, and she ends the encounter with her sister in the arms of the

enemy, a fl eeing mother, and a dangerous, wingless fallen angel, who just so happens to hate his kind as much as Penryn does. The unlikely pair teams up to break down the walls of heaven and take back justice while serving revenge. This is a simply beautiful story of the bonds of family that will keep you on the edge until the fi nal word.

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THE ARIZONA SENIOR ACADEMY PROGRAMSAll programs are open to the public free of charge in the Great Room of the ASA Building, off Old Spanish Trail at 13715 E. Langtry Lane. For detailed information on a coming week’s programs go to www.arizo-nasenioracademy.org

Tuesday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. Recital by Guitarist Misael Barraza-Diaz

Wednesday, June 3, 3:30 p.m. Lecture by Paul Amiel, Ethomusician “IV. Ethnomusicology: Music in a Cultural Context: Music of the Mediterranean"

Thursday, June 4, 3:30p.m. Lecture by Jonathan Horst, Restoration Biologist with Tucson Audubon Society "At Home with Birds in Our Urban Desert: Reconciliation Ecology of Cavity-Nester"

Wednesday, June 10, 3:30 p.m. Lec-ture by Michael Staten, Professor in the UA School of Family and Con-sumer Sciences "Economic Impact of Variations in the Price of Oil and Gasoline"

Thursday, June 11, 3:30 p.m. Lecture by Yuxuf Abana, UA Lecturer in Africana Studies “V. Ethnomusi-cology: Music in a Cultural Context: The Black Prophetic Fire in Calypso and Reggae Music"

Tuesday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. Concert by Ryanhood Folk Duo

Wednesday, June 17, 3:30 p.m. David Daniel, Agent for LegalShield “What You Should Know About Iden-tity Theft”

Thursday, June 18, 3:30 p.m. Lecture by Calvin Baker, Superinten-dent, Vail School District “A Conver-sation about the Troubling Outlook for Education in Arizona and Vail”

Tuesday, June 23, 11:30 a.m. Concert by Tucson Junior Strings 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, The Great Room

Wednesday, June 24, 2: 30 p.m. Arizona Senior Academy Playreaders “One Act Plays from the Old Radio Show "Sam Spade Detective"'

Thursday, June 25, 3:30 p.m. Selection of four TED Talks

Tuesday, June 30, at 11:30 a.m. Vocal Recital by Kelsey Rogers, So-prano

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COLOSSAL CAVE MOUNTAIN PARK ACTIVITIESJune 7, Sunday at 2 PM The Desert Tortoise

Presentation by Lauren Hohl, CCMP Education Coordinator. Learn about these charming, ancient creatures and meet one. The presentation is free. Park Use Fee: $5 per car (up to six people).

June 27, Saturday (In Place of Sun-day in the Park). Workshop 5:30 AM; Festival from 10 AM to 3 PM. Saguaro Harvest Celebration. Come celebrate this annual festival. The presentation is free. Park Use Fee: $5 per car (up to six people).

The Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trial, Vail. Park hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. Call (520) 647-7121 for more informa-tion.

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HAGGEN GROCERY STORES TO OPEN IN TUCSONA Haggen full line grocery store, with an emphasis on fresh, organic and local healthy foods is opening in the Tucson area. Three current stores are being converted to Haggen ownership, opening the afternoon of May 30. These stores are located in the following areas:

10380 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. The pharmacy will open during construction beginning late morning May 29.

1350 N. Silverbell Road, Tucson. The pharmacy will open during construction beginning late morning May 29.

8740 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson.

As part of their campaign of opening

new stores in Arizona, California, and Nevada, Haggen will be donating 1 million pounds of food to local food banks and $100,000 to 100 charity partners.

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PURPLE HEART PARK IMPROVEMENTS NEARING COMPLETIONPurple Heart Park, located at 10050 East Rita Road in Southeast Tucson, will undergo upcoming planned improvements. The park is so named as it is dedicated to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, a veterans organization, whose members have received the Purple Heart as the result of being injured or killed while in military service. The park has four baseball/softball fi elds, dog park, skate park, sand volleyball court, playgrounds, pool, and a running, walking and bike path.

The project improvement will include a new parking lot, playground area, restrooms, extension of a walking path, and an off leash dog area. The work is planned to be completed by summer 2015.

The park is open from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm. Admission is free. Admission to the park pool is $2 for adults (18 and older) and $1 for youths (17 and under). For more information on Tucson city parks, visit http://parks.tucsonaz.gov/parks

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VAIL PRESERVATION SOCIETY HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTOctober 3, 2015 1st Annual Vail Preservation Society Horseshoe Tour-nament. Start practicing!

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VAIL FLEA MARKETCome visit the Vail Flea Market on Saturdays from 6:30 AM. Located at 13005 E. Benson Highway (next to the Vail Steak House). Admission is free, for vender booth information, call George at 520 762 8777.

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MEMORIAL ARCHITECT CHOSENThe Chee Salette Architecture Offi ce (CSAO) of Tucson, has been select-ed to create a civic plaza plan for downtown Tucson's El Presidio Park which will include a memorial to the January 8, 2011, mass shooting that wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giff ords, killed six people and injured 12 others.

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Vail Fun FactDid you know?Oscar Monthan, one of Davis Monthan Air Base‛s namesakes was from Vail. In 1907 his family homesteaded, and purchased land at Vail, and gave Rancho del Lago its name.by J.J. Lamb, Vail Preservation Society

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Cienega Wins Division II Softball Championship DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, May 18: Farrington Softball Stadium (ASU)

No. 4 Vail Cienega 9, No. 2 Tucson Salpointe 2

There is a popular sports myth that puts forth the "wisdom" that it's difficult to beat a team three times in one season. Tell that to the Cienega softball team.

The Bobcats defeated Salpointe 9-2 to capture the Division II championship and the win was the third over the Lancers this year. No, the third time may not have been difficult, but it was impressive.

The Bobcats (26-8) had the toughest strength of schedule in Division II (8.8743) with Salpointe (29-8) heavily factored into that formula. The second-seeded Lancers were clearly the class of the regular season, but No. 4 Cienega always found a way to get the win.

Cienega beat Salpointe 3-2 in late March and 3-1 in the semifinal round.

The championship game may not have lived up to the drama that was building during the playoffs, mainly because Cienega knew what Salpointe was capable of. A team of destiny after they defeated No. 3 Glendale Cactus in extra innings earlier in the playoffs, their legend grew even larger after the Lancers came back from a 4-1 deficit in the seventh inning to get past No. 9 Peoria Sunrise Mountain in the semifinals.

No lead was safe against a team full of heart and Cienega knew it.

"We knew we had to play at a different level and score as much as we could," Kayla Green explained. "It was never enough because Salpointe is a great team."

Cienega scored three runs in the

bottom of the first, with senior outfielder Shelby Kennedy starting things off. Kennedy holds the stolen base record for Cienega for a reason.

Kennedy reached on a walk and then stole second base. After a strikeout, Kennedy took third base and scored on an error on the attempt to throw her out. Melanie Cross followed with a single and Miranda Carley was hit-by-pitch to put two runners on.

Salpointe pitcher Delfina Morales picked up another strikeout, but Taylor Lambert delivered on a triple to the fence to score two more runs.

Green was aided by a couple of incredible catches in the outfield by Lambert and Carley. It was a lucky bounce and roll in the second inning that prevented Salpointe from scoring and changing momentum.

With Avri Jimenez at third and Megan Flores standing at first with two outs, leadoff batter Allie Curtis hit a hard bouncer to shortstop Mickaela Keiser. Keiser was able to deflect the ball and it rolled behind second base where Bailey Pavelich was able to stretch out and grab it for the force out at second base.

Salpointe would not threaten again until the top of the seventh.

Meanwhile, Tori Brown hit an RBI double in the second inning to make it 4-0 and three more runs crossed in the fourth to make it 7-0. Brianna Aguilar-Beaucage had replaced Morales in the second inning and she retired six of the last seven batters she faced, but Shae Bushey and Brown hit back-to-back singles to put Cienega back in business.

Aguilar-Beaucage picked up a strikeout, but Keiser loaded the bases on an infield hit and Cross cleared the bases on a double. Kennedy added an RBI in the fifth and Salpointe was down 8-0 and thoughts began to turn

to a run-rule by Cienega.

Cienega loaded the bases again in the bottom of the sixth and a single could have ended the game, but Salpointe limited the damage with Keiser scoring on an error to make it 9-0.

Green was able to keep Salpointe's hitters at bay, but the Lancers went down with a fight in the seventh inning.

"I was thinking no lead was safe, but I had faith in Kayla and our defense," Kennedy said. "It wasn't over until the last out."

Curtis reached on fielder's choice and Yannira Acuña followed with an infield single. Annie Scarangella scored Curtis and Salpointe was on the scoreboard. Green picked up her fifth strikeout of the game, but Erika

Marquez singled home Acuña to make it 9-2.

But the deficit was too big and Green induced a pop fly to end the game.

"We started a little too late this time but we showed we had heart," Scarangella said. "Cienega is a good team. This was a great experience and I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls or coaches for my senior year."

Green saw redemption in the face of previous playoff losses that had sent talented Bobcat teams home much too early in her first three years.

"I feel we choked in the past because we were much better," she explained. "The difference with this team was that we knew we had to compete at a different level just like we did tonight. If we played the same, then Salpointe would have won."

Cienega outscored their playoff opponents 60-11 in five games with only Salpointe giving them a scare.

The Bobcats definitely took it to the next level.

"We peaked much too early in the past," Kennedy offered as the reason for their past frustrations. "We came on strong and I wouldn't want it any other way. We came to this school to win and our dreams came true."

The win was the second title for Cienega under head coach Eric Tatham but it was Salpointe's Amy Rocha's first trip to the final since winning two as a player in 1993 and 1996.

There were no underdogs this year. All the top teams could have easily won the championship. With skill levels this high, coaching does not become easier. In many respects, it gets more difficult with playing time, strategy and parents who expect results after years of year-round competition.

Rocha handled all postgame interviews like a seasoned pro and the dugout was already being used by the next team when she turned to collect her belongings some 20 minutes after the game.

She exited the stadium down a long corridor to find her team and was greeted by her players and their parents with a standing ovation. One parent yelled out, "We love you Amy!"

"I told my players to remember this feeling and everything starts this fall," Rocha said. "I am very proud of the players who were put in my path. They played with heart and they always went after the next pitch."

Tatham was named Arizona Coach of the Year when he had fewer stars with even fewer headlines. Reaching 200 career wins, he has proven he could coach with any roster handed to him.

He will say goodbye to seniors Kennedy, Keiser, Pavelich, Green, Cross and Hailey Kinseth. Kinseth picked up five wins from the circle this year, which means every senior contributed fully to their success.

But Tatham also has youth coming back as does Rocha. So does Canyon del Oro, Ironwood Ridge and Sahuaro.

Do we really have to wait another year?

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Cienega Softball Champions - photo by Any Morales

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Empire Wins

Division III Softball ChampionshipDIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP

Monday, May 11: Farrington Softball Stadium (ASU)

No. 6 Vail Empire 6, No. 1 Payson 3

Payson (34-2) came into the Division III state playoff s with only one loss on their record, a 3-1 setback to Empire (30-5) at the Wrangler Classic held in Wickenburg in early March.

Since the loss happened at an invitational, Payson went on to earn the top seed in the playoff s while Empire came in with a 6-seed. The empire had to get past No. 10 Nogales (3-2) in the semifi nal round and Payson had their hands equally full with No. 5 Winslow (4-3) in their semifi nal game.

The state was set for Empire to win the school's fi rst state championship in any sport.

Empire Softball Champions photo by Andy Morales

Payson had reached the semifi nals four years in a row and played for a championship two years straight while Empire had lived through several years of frustration at the hands of Estrella Foothills. But no more.

Trailing 1-0, Empire scored six runs in the third inning with ten batters coming to plate with six hits. Payson helped their cause with a few errors and a couple of wild pitches.

Noelle Kerr, Jessica Perry and McKenzie Kirkland collected RBI singles in the inning.

Empire senior pitcher Brittany Woolridge struck out eight for the

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win, only giving up a run in the third and another in the sixth the rest of the way although Payson had one more chance with the tying run at the plate in the sixth.

Woolridge struck out Sadie Duncan to end the threat with Arrisa Paulson waiting on deck. Paulson had two RBI doubles in the game.

Tazia Hernandez had three hits to lead Empire.

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Vail Spring All-StarsWhile we are waiting for the baseball and softball lists to come in, here are the all stars for other spring sports:

SPRING GOLF

David Wils, Empire (1st Team)

TRACK & FIELD

Destiny Richardson, Cienega (100M)

Taylor Bacon, Cienega (100M)

Destiny Richardson, Cienega (200M)

Ashley Upshur, Cienega (400M)

Samantha Dupras, Cienega (800M)

Kenniss Pannell, Cienega (Hurdles)

400 Relay: Cienega: Madeleine McDonough, Destiny Richardson, Bryanna Blackwell, Taylor Bacon

Kenniss Pannell, Cienega (Long Jump)

Kenniss Pannell, Cienega (Triple Jump)

AJ Guimond, Empire (Shot Put)

3200 Relay: Empire: Alex Colpo, Caleb Dusek, Johnny Wilson, Trevor Crain

Austin Alexander, Cienega (Hurdles)

TOP SOFTBALL FRESHMEN

Miranda Carley, Cienega

Emma Garbutt, Empire

Emylee Perry, Empire

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About Andy MoralesAndy Morales was recognized by

the AIA as the top high school sports reporter in 2014 and has been a youth, high school and

college coach for over 30 years. His unique perspective can be found at AllSportsTucson.com and on

the pages of the Vail Voice and the Tanque Verde Voice.

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Justin Kicks!by Audrey Moeller

Cottonwood Elementary held their "The Oscars" May 14 at Cottonwood's Amphitheater, featuring over 50 acts.

One of the acts was Justin Shehow. He is in the 5th grade, and one belt away from earning his black belt.

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• Mow and edge the lawn regularly and trim the shrubs.

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• Make sure the front steps are clear and hazard-free.

• Make sure the door bell works properly and has a pleasant sound.

• Ensure that all exterior lights are working.

• Check stucco walls for cracks and decoloration.

• Remove any oil and rust stains from the driveway and garage.

• Clean and organize the garage, and ensure the door is in good working order.

• Repair or replace loose knobs on doors and cabinets.

• Shampoo carpeting or replace if very worn. Clean tile floors, particularly the caulking.

• Brighten the appearance inside by painting walls, cleaning windows and window coverings, and removing sunscreens.

• Repair leaky faucets and caulking in bathtubs and showers.

• If doors stick or squeek, fix them.

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• Repair or replace loud ventilating fans.

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• Remove clutter throughout the house. Organize and clean out closets and pantry.

• Make sure all kitchen appliances are clean and work properly.

• Avoid extension cords in plain view.

• Keep washer and dryer clean and empty.

• Air conditioners/heaters, evaporative coolers, hot water heater should be clean, working, and inspected. If necessary, replace filters.

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Purple Heart Park Muralsby Carla Dominice-Newton

As a teacher in the Vail School District, I know that we strive for a connection with our community. As an Art Specialist, and someone who serves on the Tucson Public Arts Committee, I realize that by

incorporating public service into the curriculum, we have the opportunity to teach our children the importance of the larger family called community. I teach at Rincon Vista Middle School (just north of the park off of Houghton Road on Bilby Road), my own children attended Vail schools and I live in Rita Ranch not far from the park. I love this neighborhood and wanted to share that with our students. My own Father, Uncles

and Grandfather all served in one or another of our Nation's Militaries. Our middle school curriculum teaches our students about our Nation's military history and involvement in world affairs. Our Social Studies teachers do a fabulous job and I hoped to encourage a whole curriculum by bringing different subjects together with this project.

All of the 600 plus students (6th, 7th and 8th graders) at Rincon Vista had the opportunity to create some of the purple hearts. The Art Club created purple hearts during every after school meeting, once a week throughout the whole school year. They then were invited to help install the mural during the last month. I spoke with the Order of the Purple Heart Veterans and they recommended their motto; "All gave some, some gave all." to be included in the mural. As we discussed this in the classroom; my students became keenly aware of the significance of those words. They became very dedicated to finishing enough purple hearts to make that mural really special in honor of all veterans.

Thank you to the Rita Ranch Neighborhood Association, Parks and Recreation Department, Vail School District and Order of the Purple Heart Veterans for working with us to make this possible! We have created a legacy that connects our students with a very special and important organization. And our community benefits aesthetically and socially.

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FLASH

Flash is our very energetic 1 year old Yorkie mix. He joined our family a

year ago, when we moved to Corona. He loves to sit in our laps and also to play fetch with the kids. He also became best buddies with our 4

year old cat Dexter. Flash has been a wonderful addition to our family. Submitted by the Cordova family.

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Dexter is 4 years old. He is a very loving cat and loves attention from

his family, but when company visits, he will disappear. His best buddy is our dog Flash. Dexter lives with his family in Corona. Submitted by the

Cordova family.

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Tips for Traveling with Pets by Dr. Heather Redmon at Madera Veterinary Hospital

Many pets enjoy traveling and with vacation season quickly approaching, dogs and cats will be hitting the road with their human companions. Whether going on vacation or moving across country, there are a few things to keep in mind to make the trip as smooth as possible.

Travel by car may require pet-friendly lodgings. Always contact the hotel in advance to determine if pets are allowed, if there is a limit on the size and number of pets, and if there are any extra charges applied. Several websites list pet-friendly hotels and travel tips, including www.petswelcome.com and www.bringfi do.com. Prepare for the car trip by packing any medications the pet will need. Accustom your dog to a type of food and feeding schedule that will work when you travel. Also, to avoid sudden changes of water, consider giving the pet bottled water that you can buy along the way.

Like their human counterparts, dogs can be aff ected by motion sickness. Traveling on little or no food and using medications recommended by your veterinarian can help.

Most importantly, always keep your dog (or cat) on a leash for his own safety. Using a kennel or seatbelt restraint helps prevent distraction for the driver and can help prevent

injuries during a sudden stop or accident.

Last but not least, always check on the health requirements for each state and country you’ll travel through. Current Rabies vaccination is always required and a health certifi cate within 10 days of travel may be needed. Discuss with your veterinarian any additional health precautions for diff erent areas. If fl ying, talk to the airline to determine necessary papers, fees, and travel times and restrictions. Booking early is important as airlines limit the number of animals allowed on each fl ight. International travel requires contacting the appropriate country and completing the requirements in the correct time and order. International health certifi cates must be overnighted out of state to be signed by the federal veterinarian immediately prior to travel.

With advance planning, travel with your pet can be an enjoyable experience for all.

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Our Neighborhood Pets

Send us your favorite pet photo with a brief paragraph about your pet to: [email protected]

and we’ll publish our favorites each month.

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Pet’s PageIt’s all about our best friends!


Civano Middle School Now Accepting New StudentsWhat do you want for your middle school student? Most parents want their child to be presented with a rigorous curriculum that develops core academics and contributes to their life skills. The ability to get along and work with people, and how to communicate well is key. As students enter a more independent phase of their lives, time management, a sense of service, and a curiosity about learning become increasingly important, and provides a good foundation for high school. Parents hope early teens love school, and want them to feel accepted and welcome as so much changes in their lives.

The Civano Middle School provides a challenging learning atmosphere, with teachers who know, and are dedicated to their students. “My daughter did so much,” says middle school parent Michelle Macias. “She built with wood, published poetry, learned to grow a garden, solved challenging math problems, and applied the scientific method to complex problems.” She adds, “I was also impressed that they learned about the world around them with frequent field trips to gain different views of how things work.” Other parents raved about the "Passion Projects," in which students learned new skills about things ranging from "how to make adobe,” to "using photo-manipulation to create art." "This place is special," Michelle says.

This middle school currently has a few spots available for the 2015-2016 school year. The school has only 44 students total for grades 6-8, so each student is treated as an individual. The Vail School District has done a great job giving parents a range of choices for their children’s education. Maybe Civano Middle School is right for your student!

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such as Ladder, Candlelight and Wild Cave tours.

Colossal Cave is not only the largest dry cave in the United States but also one of about 5% that are dry or dormant, meaning formations are no longer growing. Colossal Cave is one of the very few where photos are allowed.

Next door, the 137-year-old La Posta Quemada Ranch, site of an old stagecoach station, hosts the Ranch Headquarters. This houses the museums, research library, gift shop and open-air café.

The Park offers secluded campsites and hiking trails where you are able to spot many animals, such as a ringtail, coatimundi, javelina, or striped skunk.

No reservation is required for a guided cave tour, but are suggested for trail rides.

For more information on Colossal Cave Mountain Park and to make special reservations, call (520) 647-7275 or visit their website www.colossalcave.com. For more information on all Southern Arizona Attractions go to www.tucsonattractions.com.

Admission Prices: Park use fee: $5.00 per vehicle of up to six people

Cave Admission: $13.00 for adults age 13 and up, $7.50 for children age 5-12, age 4 and under free. Museums, gardens, picnicking, camping, hiking and bird-watching: free.

Trail Rides: Trail Rides fees are $30.00 for 45 minutes, $50.00 for a one-hour ride and $60.00 for a 1 1/2 –hour ride. They also offer Sunset Rides and Dinner Rides.

Hours of Operation: Open 365 days a year. March 16–September 15: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., September 16–March 15: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park: 6711 E. Colossal Cave Road Vail, AZ 85641

Phone: (520) 647-PARK (7275)

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Enjoy History, Fun and Educational Activities At Colossal Cave Mountain ParkColossal Cave Mountain Park offers incredible history and entertainment. The Cave itself is over 320- million years old with a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees year-round and presents some of the most interesting historical and educational aspects of this area of the world. In 1992, Colossal Cave was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Artifacts tell us around 900 to 1450 A.D. the Hohokam Indians used Colossal Cave for shelter, storage and as a shrine. From 1450-1880 A.D. the Sobaipuri, Apache and the Papago (now Tohono O'odham) Indians used the cave as a place to live.

In the mid to late-1800’s, the Mountain Springs Hotel served as a National Mail Stage Line stagecoach stop on what is today a part of La Posta Quemada Ranch. During this time, the cave sheltered outlaws and bandits seeking a hiding place from the law.

The 2,400 acres known as Colossal Cave Mountain Park comprise desert, mountain and riparian habitats in a transitional Sonoran-Chihuahuan biome. It is also home to part of the Arizona Trail and La Posta Quemada Ranch offering horseback trail rides, cowboy cookouts, and intensive educational programs for adults, school groups and children’s birthday parties.

The highlight of any visit is a half mile-long tour of the Cave taking about 45-50 minutes to complete. All tours include a well-trained guide relating the Cave's history, legends and geology. The tour allows you to walk down and back up about six and a half stories where you are able to see beautiful cave formations like stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, boxwork and helictites. Reservations can be made for special adventures,

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Ella Beal (Corona)The suggestion to move to Vail came on good report from my daughter, and her friends, that Vail was a great place to live. The more I saw, the more I

liked it, too. So, I moved out here. Just looking out at the surrounding foothills where there's lots of places for walks and hikes has made me glad I'm out here. Driving home from the "as infrequently as I can manage" trips into town, I can feel my blood pressure go down the closer I get to home. When I am outside of the house, the sounds are nature and weather all around me. Living here is much better than I even hoped for!


Amy WhamThere are many reasons to love living in Vail, Arizona. My favorite reason for living here though, would be the fact that it has the feeling of a small town,

with access to big city fun. I live in a neighborhood like I had when I was growing up, which seems to be a rare thing nowadays. I love that our kids all play together in the afternoons, and that my neighbors and I keep tabs on them as we socialize. This area is surrounded by swaths of natural desert and the creatures it nurtures, and I enjoy the spectacular sunsets over the valley every evening. Living in Vail provides a sense of serenity after working and playing in the city of Tucson.


What brought you to the Vail area?

Playing a Round at Crooked Tree Golf Course - A Great Experience for Locals and VisitorsCrooked Tree Golf Course at Arthur Pack Park is an outstanding 18-hole championship desert course. Opened for play in 1977, the par 72 layout was designed by Dave Bennett and Lee Trevino featuring beautifully designed holes with mountain and desert vistas. It off ers a complete practice facility including putting greens, chipping green and driving range. There’s also a full service restaurant, outdoor patio and banquet facilities.

The 7,000-plus yard course off ers a bit of everything from rolling greens to cacti in the rough. Often called the "best public greens in Tucson," the course also boasts three waterholes, playing into four holes. Crooked Tree provides a magnifi cent backdrop during any season, off ering a rare and spectacular view of all four of Tucson’s majestic mountain ranges.

Crooked Tree has been the home of the Pima County Amateur championship for 30 years, co-hosted the Southern Arizona Open with Tucson National and was the PGA Tour’s Tucson Open qualifying course for twelve years. Home to the Arthur Pack Men's Club, members have been playing three days a week and in tournaments since the

course's 1977 opening. In addition, there are two Ladies' Clubs playing one day a week and participating in tournaments.

For newcomers, private lessons are available by appointment or children can get a jumpstart on learning the game by enrolling in the summer junior clinics. Crooked Tree also proudly hosts the PGA’s First Tee program, an outstanding national youth development program primarily designed to teach/promote character and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.

The Crooked Tree is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Rates vary throughout the year and electric and pull carts are available for rental, although they are not required. Tee times are 7 days in advance and tournaments scheduled sooner.

For more information:

Crooked Tree Golf Course at Arthur Pack Park 9101 North Thornydale Tucson, AZ 85742

Schedule a tee time, call 520-744-3322 or visit website: www.crookedtreegc.com

Restaurant/catering services, call 520-744-3033.

hhhhhhhhhGaga Barnes Seven months ago I did not know that a tiny spot on the map of Arizona, just a few miles southeast of Tucson will become my new home. My husband

and I came back to the San Diego area after a year-long adventure in Hawaii. We were hoping to fi nd a 55+ community in a special place that met all our criteria. We wanted to live in a warm and dry climate where nature is abundant and traffi c not a daily phenomenon. We took a trip to the Yellowstone National Park and on the way back we drove through Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. From I -10 we took the Colossal Cave Road exit and drove through Vail. Since my husband is a magician, the Magic Shop was one of the “signs” that we were near our fi nal destination. The beauty and diversity of the

green Sonoran Desert and the closeness of the mountains touched our hearts. The sky upon sky and the majestic Saguaros whispered to us: “This is it.” We love our community, our new friends and all that this environment has to off er. I grew up in Warsaw, Poland and since I came to the US in 1977, I had a privilege to live in California, New York, Tennessee, Oregon and Hawaii. Every place and climate has its own unique beauty. Our local Vail beauty is self-evident and truly undeniable.


Vail Fun FactDid you know?In 1849 a group making their way to mine gold in California reported that the grass and cane along Cienega Creek was six foot high. They accidently set the lush landscape ablaze, barely escaping with their lives. by J.J. Lamb, Vail Preservation Society

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Word on the Street

We asked random Vail residents the following question:


Debi Browne, owner of Vail Dairy QueenWere you one of the many that was sad to hear that the Dairy Queen in “downtown Vail” was up for sale? If so, it’s time to rejoice once again! That’s because a new owner has arrived on the scene and is ready to keep this beloved ice cream shop in business.

Meet Debi Browne. She’s the new owner of the Dairy Queen on Colossal Cave road and is eager to meet the Vail residents. Here’s her story in her words:

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself.My name is Debi Browne. Myself, and my 3 siblings, Cinda Kennedy, Marcia Liverman and Eric Hoff man purchased the Vail DQ February 24 of this year. Our parents, Jack and Bernita Hoff man, got into the DQ business about 42 years ago. My father worked at the University of Arizona as the Registration Coordinator, and had the opportunity to purchase a DQ. At the time, they had 3 teenagers, so they fi gured DQ would be perfect! They purchased the DQ on Sarnoff and Broadway at that time. We were all partners with my parents at the Sarnoff store, but in 2014 it became ours. I have worked at the DQ for the entire 42 years, and Marcia and I have managed it, together, for the past 25 yrs. Eric bought the 22nd St. DQ about 8 years ago, and has a manager, Debbie Visser, who runs his store.

2. Is that what made you decide to purchase the Dairy Queen in Vail?Late last year we had the opportunity to purchase the Dairy Queen here in Vail and we are very excited to be here! We thought we had two diff erent managers to help me at this store, but at the last minute, neither was able to join us. Just last week, I hired a manager who will be in the store 4 days a week, open to close, and I will be there the other 3 days. Her name is also Debbie!

3. What do you love most about working in this town?We love being down here in Vail. The people here have been so receptive and kind to us. I inherited some of the best employees ever!

4. When people come to visit, where are the fi rst three places you take them?When we have out of town visitors, we always make sure they see Sabino Canyon, Colossal Cave, and Saguaro National Monument.

5. Will you off er fundraising events that community organizations can be a part of?We love doing fundraisers for the community. If you’re interested in doing one with us just give me a call at 762-0343 and ask for Debi Browne.

6. Anything else you’d like to share about the Vail Dairy Queen?

We are excited about some new items coming your way at the DQ! Soon we will have “Hot Bakes”! How does Hot Apple Pie or Triple Chocolate Brownie with ice-cream sound for starters? We will also be adding three new hot sandwiches, and will be implementing the “$5 Buck Lunch”!

The “Food” side of the business was new to us. We have purchased some new equipment and fi nally think we have it fi gured out. (Thank you for your patience!)

Come on in, check us out, and introduce yourself. I'm anxious to get to know you!

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join us for worship:Sundays @ 9:00am

Cienega H.S. auditorium12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way

and Wednesdays @ 6:00pm

The Ministry Center14600 E. Colossal Cave Rd.

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Senita Valley Elementary School Read-A-Thonby Bobbee Kornhoff

Students and staff at Senita Valley Elementary school partnered with Usborne Books and More, Educational Representative Bobbee Kornhoff, for a two week long Reach for the Stars Read-A-Thon. The purpose of the Read-A-Thon was to inspire kids to create a daily habit of reading at home. The goal was for students to read for thirty minutes a day for ten days. Over 700 students took the challenge, reading for a collective 300,000 minutes and raising almost $16,000 for books! The students were proud of their accomplishment and happy to make the news in The Vail Voice. One hundred percent of the money raised goes back to the students, and school, in the form of Usborne Books, of their choice.

Congratulations to all of the Senita Valley Elementary participants! Thank you to all of the families that supported the students' love of

reading! The photos show the Star Readers that personally read over 1,000 minutes.

Kindergarten through second grade readers.

Grades three through five readers.

Photos taken by Bob Dautrich & Nilsa Soto.

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"Healthy Living" continued from page 3

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Hiking Safely in the Heat by Shelley Littin

The days are growing longer. Spring brightens into summer, the desert air is alive with sweet scents, and the soft light of the pre-monsoon season beckons to you. You’re feeling like stretching your legs on the desert trails surrounding Tucson. But are you ready to contend with the infamous heat?

Our bodies need time to acclimatize to warmer weather. With more frequent heat exposure, our metabolic, biochemical, and cardiovascular systems adapt, cooling us more effi ciently. Blood vessels widen to bring blood near the skin to cool quickly, and we sweat more and sooner. Sweat cools the body as it evaporates off your skin, but can leave you depleted of fl uid and necessary electrolytes.

It can take two weeks to fully physiologically acclimatize to the heat. Even then, each of us has a unique threshold of heat exposure we can safely endure. Signs of heat exhaustion include dizziness, fainting, fatigue, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Heat exhaustion can turn into heat stroke, an extremely dangerous condition in which the body is unable to adapt to the high temperature.

Here’s how to handle the heat:

• Wear appropriate gear: wide-brimmed hat, light-colored clothes, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

• Drink plenty of water and electrolytes. If you are thirsty, you are dehydrated.

• Stop and rest frequently in the shade to allow your body to cool.

• Know your limits. Start with short journeys and slowly increase distance as your body adapts.

• If you notice yourself or your companions developing signs of heat exhaustion, immediately stop in the shade, rest, and drink water and electrolytes.

• Call 911 if you or a companion feels ill and does not improve with rest and rehydration. Members of the Southern Arizona Rescue Association, Tucson’s non-profi t, all-volunteer search and rescue organization assisting the Pima County Sheriff ’s Department Search and Rescue Unit, are ready 24/7 to provide emergency rescue for Tucson-area residents and visitors.

Hit the hiking trails safe and heat-savvy this summer!

Shelley is a mountain rescue technician with the Southern Arizona Rescue Association, Tucson’s non-profi t, all-volunteer search and rescue organization since 1958. Shelley is a University of Arizona graduate and Tucson writer and spends her free time in the mountains.

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Vail Fun FactDid you know?Frogs were an early export of Vail. By 1907, daily shipments of frogs from Cienega Creek were sent via the Sunset Express Adams & Company grocery store in Tucson, where frogs legs were a popular delicacy.by J.J. Lamb, Vail Preservation Society

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The 1878 Murder of Adams and Finleyby Liane Ehrich, Guest Contributor from VAILAZ.COM

Davidson’s Canyon (running along the east side of Hwy 83) has always been the best route from Tucson and Vail to points south and east. In the late 1800’s, those points were the bustling mining camps of Harshaw along the Mexican border. The route was not without risks, as both bandits and Apaches used the well-traffi cked road as a location for ambushes.

On September 2 of 1878, two men, Cornelius Finley (and Finlay) and John Hicks Adams were killed by ‘border bandits’ as they headed north along the road. They were near a place called Steele’s Station located in the canyon when the attack took place.

Cornelius Finley

It was assumed at the time that Finlay and Adams were not the intended victims. The intention of the murderers was apparently robbery, and the victims they were after were named Steele and Hefti. Steele and Hefti were leaving their placer mines in the Santa Rita Mountains with gold, bound for Tucson. A balky horse delayed their departure.

Both Finlay and Adams were Deputy US Marshals at the time of their murder. Both men were from California, and had become partners there, before coming to Arizona to mine the placers in the Santa Ritas.

Jesus Maria Elias and posse took chase. Jesus was a second generation Arizonan, born in Tucson in 1829 when it was part of Mexico. He served in the Territorial Legislature in Prescott in 1864, 1868, and 1875. He ran in 1870 for the Territorial House of Representatives and lost.

John Hicks Adams

In a letter written to His Excellency, V. Mariscal, Governor of Sonora, and published on 10/12/1878 in the Arizona Weekly Citizen (Tucson), former Arizona Territorial Governor, A.P.K. Saff ord, wrote in part, “Dear Sir: On my return to the Territory a short time ago from the Eastern States, I was very sorry to learn that crimes were again of frequent occurrence along and near the frontier, and that within the past forty days several stages running between here and Yuma have been robbed. Two men named Adams and Finlay have been murdered about thirty miles east of this place. The perpetrators of these crimes have almost in every instance escaped across the frontier into your State. I understand that the murderers of Adams and Finlay have been arrested and placed in the jail at Magdalena, but up to this time, no plan has been adopted by which they can or will be brought to justice and punishment.”

According to the September 30, 1878, Sacramento Daily Union, two of the fi ve men implicated in the shooting were arrested in Northern Mexico and were killed in Magdalena by fi ring squad. The US Marshal’s website states that the murders were never brought to justice, while another source states that the outlaws were released from Magdalena and killed by a posse later.

The Weekly Citizen dated October 19, endorsed Walter F. Vail as Pima County Legislature, for, in part, “(He) has recently proven himself a public spirited and self-sacrifi cing citizen in the matter of trying to capture the murderers of Adams and Finlay.”

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Shape Up with Friends at the Civano Exercise Studio

by Susan Hamilton

If you want to get in shape and stay in shape, especially during swimsuit season, you need an eff ective, easy solution. Exercising on your own is diffi cult because it’s hard to self-motivate. Exercising with friends will keep you committed to your fi tness goals and provides an upbeat environment—making exercise easier.

At the Civano Exercise Studio you’ll fi nd fun, eff ective fi tness classes. It’s one of the few southeast-side exercise options off ering personal attention. This cheerful studio behind the Civano Coff ee House has a variety of classes to meet your fi tness needs: Stretch + Strength gently improves muscle strength and fl exibility.

You’ll use hand weights to help with osteoporosis prevention. Pilates (intermediate and basic) strengthens core (abdominal) muscles, improves posture, balance and body tone. Water Aerobics raises your heart rate with a cardio-respiratory workout using water resistance to strengthen and condition. This low-impact class is easy on knees, ankles and joints.

Weekday, mostly morning classes are reasonably priced ($7-$9 per class) with senior and military discounts available. Instructor Susan Hamilton gives each student personal attention, focusing on safety and fun. Twice-weekly, evening Hatha Yoga classes will be off ered starting next month.

See www.tucsonstretch.com or call 520-270-4440 for more information.

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Old Spanish Trail‘OST’ branches off from Broadway in Tucson meandering eastward and ending at the entrance to Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Until the 1950s, it was a patchwork of roads, called alternately; Old Spanish Trail, Freeman, MacDonald, and Pistol Hill Road. It began appearing on maps exclusively as the Old Spanish Trail in the 1950s. Here is one version of how it came by its name.

The winding dirt road from Tucson to the Rincon Valley was often a topic of conversation at poker games held by local ranchers and businessmen in the 1950s. Joe Maierhauser, a young entrepreneur, and new operator of Colossal Cave, was eager to see improvements to the road. He was also a poker player, and sometimes hosted the monthly Poker game inside Colossal Cave in the Drapery Room. Mr. Jackson, one of the card-playing group suggested that the entire length should be called ‘Old Spanish Trail’, and it stuck.

Joe encouraged everyone to work together to pave the road. In the 1950’s it was possible for an individual to put up $1,000.00, Pima County would match the $1,000.00, and pave one mile. The catch was that the ‘mile’ could not be contiguous. Joe would visit the road grader operator encouraging him to put a slight crown in the road so that it would be ‘pavement ready’. Even Jack Daniels got involved. Given now and again as a gift to the operator, Jack helped ‘pave’ the way! The fi rst section paved on OST was from Saguaro National Monument east one mile. By about 1958, the scenic byway was paved, one ‘non-contiguous’ section at a time. Towards the end of the

process Pima County was convinced to pave adjoining sections.

Next month, The Other Old Spanish Trail.

J.J. Lamb is a native Tucsonan whose family ties to Vail date to 1971. She

is a founding member of the Vail Preservation Society, a 2011 Arizona Culturekeeper and coordinated the

New Deal in Arizona heritage tourism map, which earned a 2009 Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Award. She has developed exhibits related to the New Deal and Vail, Arizona and leads eff orts to work with the

Vail Unifi ed School District to rehab a 1915 railroad house. J.J. graduated from the University of Arizona and

completed the American Association for State and Local History Seminar

for History Administration.

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Summer Pool Safetyby Pima County Sheriff 's Department

Summer means a lot of time in the pool for most kids. We want all kids in Pima County to stay safe and have fun! Here are some tips to help keep your little ones safe around pools:

• Always watch your children when they are in or near a pool or spa.

• Teach children basic water safety tips.

• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapments.

• Have a telephone close by at all times when you or your family are using a pool or spa.

• If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa fi rst.

• Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors.WWWW

To learn more about pool safety, visit: http://www.poolsafely.gov/pool-spa-safety/staying-safe-pools-spas/residential-swimming-pools/

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