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well as businesses, groups, and other organizations. Subcommittees will also play a role in the SERC. These committees will focus on some of the more pressing issues concerning our area, including transportation, monsoon safety, wildfi re safety, preservation and beautifi cation, and planned growth for both residential and commercial. The community as a whole will have a say in the message the SERC delivers to local government, businesses, or organizations. SERC plans to solicit community feedback when necessary.

The SERC is a non-profi t organization, but it will not initially seek to become a 501(c)3 or other legally designated non-profi t. There will be a set of guiding principals for the members of the council to ensure the appropriate people hear what will become a strong, active voice in our community.

Do you want to participate? There is only one requirement: You must live in, own a business in, or run a non-profi t in Vail, Corona de Tucson,

the input and participation from local community members.

The SERC is not a political organization. It will maintain a nonpartisan position on issues, initiatives, and candidates. The goal instead will bring together three distinct areas of the southeast part of District 4 to have a say in matters that are important to the area. As the need arises, this group will interact with local or state government, as

District 4, SERC seeks to become the coordinated voice of the people invested in the communities that make up this region.

The key to its success is community support. SERC plans to partner with existing community organizations, including the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, Vail Preservation Society, Vail Parent Network, ReSources Food Bank, and other local groups. It’s also seeking

by Kimberly Crossland of Savvy Copywriters

When someone asks you where you live, how do you respond? Do you say, Vail? Corona de Tucson? Rita Ranch? Regardless of which part of the southeast region you’re in, one thing has probably frustrated you at one point – there is a lack of a unifi ed voice representing the area.

When District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy was on the campaign trail, and after he was elected, he heard the repeated same cry from his constituents – there wasn’t an organization representing the needs of this area. This concern sparked a group of community members to get together and discuss ways to change that, giving our area – from Civano to Corona de Tucson, and further East to Vail – one voice to address concerns. That’s how the Southeast Regional Council (SERC) was born.

This council is modeled after the Green Valley Council. It is a non-partisan, grassroots organization consisting of civic-minded community members. Comprised of residents, business owners, and non-profi ts in the southeast area of

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Houghton Town CenterA new strip of stores is being built at Houghton Town Center opening early 2018. Housed there will be Jersey Mike's, Realty Executives, and Inverse Jiu Jitzu and Yoga.

Hughes Federal Credit Union has begun construction at Houghton Town Center. They plan to construct a beautiful glass facade that will make this arguably the most architecturally interesting building in the area.

Popeye's is coming to Houghton Town Center and is scheduled to open by end of the year.

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or the southeast region of District 4. An application will be made available on the District 4 website by the end of September. This application will be shared with the community Facebook forums when it’s available, and you are encouraged to pass it along to your family and friends. If you have any questions, please contact Lucretia Free, SE Regional Representative for District 4 by email at [email protected] or by phone at (520) 609-6233.

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Our "Just Fix the Roads" event dates, times, locations are:

Tuesday, October 3, from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the Rincon Valley Fire Department, 14550 E. Sands Rd.

Wednesday, October 4, from 7 pm to 9 pm, at the Corona Fire Department, 99 E. Tallahassee

I'm proud to announce, if you don't already know, that your Greater Vail Representative Lucretia Free, was elected as Chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee. Congratulations, Lucretia!

Even though the focus of our "Just Fix the Roads" event is to gather input from and inform our community on road repair issues, we will be providing ample time for other issues to be talked about as well. We look forward to seeing you and having a robust discussion.

Finally, I encourage you to volunteer for the Southeast Regional Council. It's a great way to make your voice heard!

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Just Fix the RoadsIn my July column, I wrote about the $0.25 property tax increase for road repairs passed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors in May. In that column, I described the thirteen-member Transportation Advisory Committee formed as part of the property tax increase plan; each Supervisor has two appointees and the County Administrator has three. The committee's many responsibilities include, but aren't limited to, the following: receiving public input; selecting a prioritization methodology for Pima County roadways; recommending the selection of roads for repairs and appropriate treatment; make general transportation recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

Public participation in Transportation Advisory Committee's functions, missions, and meetings is essential. The Committee's meeting dates, agendas, and related materials are available at the Clerk of the Board's website (pima.gov/government/clerk_of_the_board/). During each committee meeting, there is a "Call to the Audience" to receive and gather your input.

The District 4 office will be conducting our own, quoting Mrs. Christy, "Just Fix the Roads" events designed for you to have the opportunity to participate in identifying local road repair issues and deciding their priorities. I encourage your attendance to ensure that your voices are heard at all upcoming Transportation Advisory Committee meetings and eventually all the way to the Board of Supervisors meeting, tentatively scheduled in December. At that meeting, the Supervisors will vote on the final road repair recommendations as submitted by the Committee.

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Little Rascals 4-H Club Community MeetingThe Little Rascals 4-H Club in Vail is looking for kids aged 5 to 18 who would like to learn leadership skills and responsibility while having a great time. The Clover Buds program is for kids aged 5 to 8 and includes monthly projects and educational experiences. The children in the program have lots of fun, great success, and won many awards. If you or your kids are interested in learning how you can participate, please join us at the Cienega High School Library on September 14 at 6:00 pm. Please email [email protected] for more information about the Little Rascals 4-H Club.

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I-10 Houghton Traffic SignalsConstruction crews have begun work on the ramps to widen the asphalt for the new traffic signals. Barricades are in place and a lot of activity is ongoing. Electrical work continues and we should see some new poles for the signals going up soon.

Please stay aware of traffic restrictions and changing traffic control on the on and off ramps while crews continue their work for this much-needed project.

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Vail, Rita, and Corona Construction Updates by Tom Howard

Houghton Road Over the Union Pacific Railroad BridgeWork continues on the northbound side of the new Houghton Bridge. Crews have the grade nearly complete for the new roadway. Bridge girders (support beams) should be one of the next items we see being put into place. Once this is done, crews will begin work on the new bridge surface. A lot of progress has been made on this project in a short period of time. The contractor is moving along very well.

I-10/Craycroft RoadA lot of activity and a traffic switch has occurred on this project. Crews have completed demolition of the westbound bridge deck and have begun constructing the new bridge road surface. Westbound traffic is using the temporary bridge that is in place in the median of the interstate. Speed limits have been reduced and on the westbound side to 55 mph. Strict enforcement my DPS has been ongoing. Please slow down for your safety and the safety of the highway workers who are making your highway better and safer.

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happening in your area," after she gave him the address.

Yesterday, two places that had water breaks on our street were repaired by an asphalt company. Our streets are now starting to look like a pattern for a quilt, with all the patch work.

With all these breaks in the water lines, I'm beginning to wonder if the county inspectors did their job when this tract was built, or did the con-tractor use shoddy materials, or a combination of both?

Leroy B. Vaughn

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To the Editor,

I wanted to write to address an important issue here in Vail. Heading west on Mary Ann Cleveland on a busy Tuesday morning after dropping my daughter off at school, I approached a large group of bicyclists. I slowed down and got as far left as I could. Now, I should note that these bicyclists were staggered diagonally, nearly halfway on the road. Then, to my surprise, the bicyclists began breaking off of their makeshift peloton and heading to the front, further encroaching on the vehicle lane. This racing took place from just east of Empire High School to Houghton Road.

I am an avid road cyclist, and I have ridden my road bike since high school, participating in the wonderful races and events that Tucson holds. We are fortunate in Tucson to have such supported streets, and even The Loop, that has bicycle lanes so that we may enjoy riding around during our nearly year-round beautiful sunny days. With that being said, what I saw on that Tuesday morning was appalling. These bicyclists had zero regard for other vehicles on the road and presented a potentially very

No one is against housing growth or business development, and many of these changes will benefit the residents and the economy of our growing community. Will this growth create construction noise, yes and restrict views and increase traffic, probably. Will we lose some of the spontaneous daily visits from wild animals, most likely. Simultaneously, we will be gaining new neighbors, increased tax revenues to support our remarkable schools, additional new stores, restaurants and medical facilities that will undoubtedly improve the quality of our lives.After thousands of communications from concerned residents, Pulte has confirmed a resolution regarding Sandy Lake Drive that will ensure the integrity of this 55+ community and we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following businesses and individuals for their efforts and guidance towards this resolution:

Steve Hilton, Meritage Homes President

Phil Turner, Pulte Homes VP Land Development

Steve Christie, District #4 Supervisor

Lucretia Free, District #4 Vail Representative

Carla Blackwell, Director, Development Services Pima County

Tom Drzazgowski, Chief Zoning Inspector Pima County

Challenges and opportunities abound in this scenic desert community of Rancho Del Lago. As Del Webb residents, we are proud to live where the homes are occupied by residents who truly care about their neighbors and have the courage to speak up for their neighbor's welfare.

Sincerely,

Joy and Bill LaCombe

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On our morning walks, we find a wa-ter leak in front of a resident’s house on what has now become almost a weekly event. Our HOA, Santa Rita 11, is bordered by Melpomene, South Mesa Shadows Drive, and Painted Vista. This morning my wife called the water company and the dispatcher said "another one, they're always

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Expansion and growth of any community brings numerous challenges as well as benefits. Rancho Del Lago residents are delighted that the Las Plazas at Old Vail and Houghton Town Center are adding new stores monthly and that soon there will be a Safeway, near the Walgreens. Residents are grateful to have access to more resources for our community, without having to drive into Tucson; although we also love Tucson, it isn't exactly right around the corner.

Various homebuilders are building on what was for centuries, vacant land in this beautiful, mountainous, rural area of Southern Arizona called Rancho Del Lago. Pulte and Meritage are two of the numerous companies building new homes in our community. In April 2017, Del Webb residents discovered that Vail Valley Joint Venture (VVJV) and Pulte Homes had made a shared access agreement for Sandy Lake Drive, allowing a non 55 community, Meritage Homes, behind our private gate.

Del Webb residents having already lived in the all-age neighborhoods, while working and raising our families, this time chose to buy into the dream of a private, quiet, 55+, gated community and the VVJV/Pulte access agreement would dynamically alter and adversely impact our 55+ community.

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A Vision of Vail: Preserving Our History, Nature, and Community

I recently had a lunch meeting with a friend who is very involved with local politics and very concerned with national politics. Part of our discussion revolved around the competing visions of how this country should operate. Aside from the major ongoing political conflict between and within political parties, we also have group conflict with all sorts of groups that have strong messages and feelings about what ought to be done or not done.

As I pondered the role of The Vail Voice as a community paper and what I ought to write about, I am reminded that we are a community paper – of Vail, Corona, and southeast Tucson. In this sense, while the debate regarding the nature of our national community of our country is very important, the reality is “all politics are local,” as often said by former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Tip O'Neill. A sense of community is very much local as well.

Our front page article is about the formation of Southeast Regional Council (SERC) and underscores this reality and importance of the local community. The council is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization consisting of community members will focus on the pressing local issues found within our region. On page 16 Anne Gibson tells the story of how a group of individuals (Vail Vison) and organizations came together to develop a vision of Vail. The two-year project, completed in

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near where the Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert is. In 1926, eleven Vail residents petitioned Pima County to offi cially accept the road and provide continuing maintenance. Look for additional Colossal Cave Road history on the Vail Preservation Society Facebook page. See you at the Colossal Cave Road Project Celebration on Sept. 9th!

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a wagon road to the closest rail point. The 17 mile-long Helvetia - Vail Road led to Vail’s siding instead of Tucson. Until 2006 it was called Vail Road. Vail became the break of bulk point for mining and ranching from the Rincon’s south to the Santa Rita Mountains. Between 1895 and about 1914, Vail’s siding was a beehive of activity. Shipping charges from the busy siding more than recouped the road’s cost. The siding and ore dumps were located

Maybe even a little dancing in the street is in order! This project has transformed the Vail community.

Mark your calendar, put on your dancing shoes, bring your family and neighbors and join the celebration on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 8:00 – 9:30 AM at the Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert on the Success Drive side - look for signs. The Cienega High School Marching Band, Vail Youth Symphony, and others will provide music. The Vail Chorale, Old Vail Middle School, and Acacia Choirs will raise their voices in celebration. Plan to enjoy breakfast at Valeria’s food truck and a special commemorative cookie shaped like our new icon-the giant V for Vail created by Cienega High School Construction Tech students. The formal ceremony will be at 8:30 AM. There will be speeches, music and an opportunity to meet and thank our Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy, artists, and others who’s hard work brought this project to the fi nish line.

Colossal Cave Road was constructed in 1899 for the purpose of hauling copper ore from the Helvetia mines in the Santa Rita Mountains to Vail’s station where the ore was loaded onto Southern Pacifi c Railroad trains and transported to Globe, Arizona for processing. Its original construction included some political controversy.

Tucson’s Loss, Vail’s Gain

…Mr. Seager, general manager of the Helvetia mines, …off ered to bear half the expense of building a fi ne road from Tucson to Helvetia. After giving the supervisors ample time, and no action being taken on his proposition, a road was built to Vail’s station by the mine company. Tucson necessarily losing by the loss of freighting.

Arizona Daily Star, August 31, 1899

The Helvetia Mining Company spent $10,000 of company funds to build

September 9th - Colossal Cave Road Project Celebration – You’re Invited!by J.J. Lamb of The Vail Preservation Society

Colossal Cave Road is now something to celebrate thanks to Pima County, The Regional Transportation Authority and Southern Arizona Paving. The road’s redesign from Old Vail Middle School to Acacia Elementary have transformed Vail’s main street through its historic core and business district.

Thoughtfully designed roads are more than a means to speed from point A to point B. Safety is paramount, but thoughtful design includes much more. Landscaping, crosswalks, bus pullouts, public art, walkability, and incorporating places for residents to gather and connect are crucial to the quality of life in Vail. They are components that contribute to building a caring community with a strong sense of place. Pima County accomplished all of the above with the Colossal Cave Road project by encouraging and facilitating partnerships. The Vail School District contributed funds to jump start the project and the Vail Preservation Society facilitated and funded public art. Now that the dust has settled and the road closures are a distant memory, it is time to celebrate!

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Texas Hold’em Event a Success!Vail Rotary’s 6th Annual Texas Hold’em event, held on Friday, August 4th at Hacienda Del Lago, was a resounding success. This year’s winner of the $250 Visa card was Rob Harrington. Thanks to all the players for their support and especially the entire restaurant staff at Hacienda Del Lago (520) 647-3109.

Our original goal was a maximum of 40 players but quickly grew to 50. Everyone was a winner and took home a donated “thank you” gift from local retailers: Pyramid C.U., Freddie’s, Native Wings, Cinemark, Dave & Busters, Del Lago, Costco, Papa Murphy’s, Bistro 44, Texas Roadhouse, Vail Dairy Queen, Outback, Fuddruckers, Voyager Resort, Fry’s, Famous Sam’s, Planet Fitness and more!

A special thanks to our sponsors: Rita Ranch Automotive (Terry Newman), Long Realty (Jill Pilling), Rita Ranch Car & Dog Wash (Mike Adams) and Roadrunner Office Supplies (Jerry Gerber). Terry, Jill, and Jerry are also Vail Rotary Club members.

Vail Rotary Club has plans to make the Texas Hold’em event a twice-a-year fund raiser for local scholarships. We are checking on a date in late February or early March 2018 as well as our recurring date of the 1st Friday in August (8/3/18). For all our upcoming events, you will see it here in the Vail Voice.



plan games and activities.

• Parade team-Organize parade entries, communication, set-up and logistics.

• Fundraising team-Brainstorming fundraising activities and promote local business and community support.

To sign-up contact Karen Mcninch at [email protected].

For more information, call Lou LaFrate at (810) 623-1113. Planning will begin in September 2017.

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The Colossal Fourth Celebration is coming to Vail Again!Fireworks-Parade-Children’s Events-Block Party-MusicThe Vail Preservation Society is looking for volunteers from our community to help make the 3rd annual 2018 celebration one to remember. There are so many exciting activities in this community event and we are certain we can fi nd the perfect position to make this a rewarding volunteer experience for you. Some of the areas we can use your energy, expertise and enthusiasm in are:

• Publicity team-Radio, TV and print media, fl yer and graphic design, website updates

• Logistics team-Parking, transportation, security, lighting, communications, scheduling.

• Block Party team-Organize food vendors, solicit tent sales,

products and services they provide.

The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for businesses in Rita Ranch, Corona de Tucson, Vail, and beyond because it is essential for the kind of economic development our community needs to continue to thrive in the years to come. The designs for the new chamber offi ce off er an inspiring, collaborative work environment that will bring our region together in a way that we have not been able to do before. That is exciting! Now, more than ever, people are looking for warm, inviting places where they can interact and leverage relationships to be more profi table and productive for the communities they live in.

With the emerging growth that is already happening throughout our region, helping you become more profi table and productive in the work you do, will simply add to the vitality of the region. It is a win-win that makes sense. To fi nd out more about how your business can benefi t from the new chamber offi ce, please contact our Executive Director, Michelle Harrington @ 520.261.8245.

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A Greater Presence by Jeff Logsdon, President of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce

There is a natural beauty that captivates those who call the Rita Ranch, Corona de Tucson, and Vail communities their home. As the region continues to fl ourish, supporting local businesses from the area beckons the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce to also have a greater presence. For the chamber, that greater presence starts between the tracks with a new, offi ce space and its infl uence will expand via strategic relationships throughout the City of Tucson. Think of this new offi ce space as a hub for developing commerce in the southeast region of our city. Increasing visibility for businesses in our region also creates opportunities for local business owners who are looking to reach more people with the unique

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Perhaps because of that incident from long ago, I have become a fan of double stars and am still observing them, enjoying their diff erent colors and trying to separate them with my telescopes. I like to think that in my declining years, that my anger issues have been resolved, but what I don’t forget about that day is that the afternoon ignited a strong interest in the many stars in our sky that have companions, circling each other as they parade through our galaxy.

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in my mind, I returned to Summit Park and photographed the tree still healthy and pointing skyward to the stars I love so much. On these summer evenings, the tall tree points roughly toward Vega, the brightest star in the summer sky and a member of the Summer Triangle. Very close to Vega is a famous double star called Epsilon Lyrae. It consists of two stars close together, each of which is in turn accompanied by a faint companion.

nothing to do but cycle everything home.

The next morning was another day, however. I asked Mother if I could borrow her typewriter, claiming that mine had been somehow damaged. I cycled back to the same tree, placed the bottom half of the torn sheet of paper into the typewriter, and calmly resumed typing.

The original typewriter was repaired while I was living in Denver at the Jewish National Home for Asthmatic Children. “Whatever did you do with your typewriter?” Dad wrote to me. “It cost me $50 to repair it!” Some ten years later, with my passion for astronomy still at a maximum, my brother Gerry gave me a poster with a quotation from Henry David Thoreau, one of my favorite writers. It is from the conclusion of his book Walden:

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a diff erent drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."

Carrying those wonderful thoughts

Anger Issues, However InappropriateWith cloudy night after a cloudy night, passing us by this summer, one wonders whether it would be appropriate to hit a baseball onto the fl oor or something to encourage the sky to clear, if only for an hour or so, on any one of these mild summer evenings. I used to take cloudy weather personally, and when I was much younger, I had quite a temper.

In August of 1962 (I was 14 then) I carried my typewriter by bicycle to Summit Park, a beautiful wooded park atop a small hill not far from my family home. I was writing one of my fi rst astronomy books, a little too confi dently entitled An Encyclopedia of the Universe, and had just begun page 260 in the chapter about double stars. About halfway down the page, some minor problem befuddled my typewriter, and I had what I now call my “double star tantrum.” Repeatedly striking the little typewriter against the maple tree under which I was sitting, there was

The tree on Summit Park under which I had my double star typewriter tantrum during the Summer of 1962.

Photos by David Levy

This is the original page that I tore out of my typewriter during the Summer of 1962.

Skyward...

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2. Don’t interrupt or ask questions.

3. Use empathetic body language such as nodding your head, leaning closer, sitting with arms open. Don’t look up or around. Pay attention.

4. Don’t off er solutions. This is not the time to try to “fi x” them or their problem.

Why is listening so eff ective and “therapeutic” to both the listened to and the listener?

Here are fi ve reasons:

1. Validation. When someone is upset, they usually feel like they were treated as if they weren’t important, that they didn’t matter. When you provide a safe situation for them to blow off steam, they feel validated. They feel cared about. They feel understood.

2. Venting. Anger and sadness are debilitating emotions. If a person has a way to safely “vent” negative feelings, an opening is created for healing and solutions.

3. Patience. As the listener, you need to be patient. Good listening involves just being there and not interrupting. As a listener, you develop more strength in patience. Today when most people are in a hurry and feel like they never have enough time, listening helps you understand, that you do have the time to be kind and generous, two qualities that improve your own self-esteem.

4. Save a life. Who knows how a distraught person is emotionally? Your act of listening may save a life!

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How To Be A Good Listener by Sage Boyd

Knowing how to listen well is an important component in relationships at work, in marriage, bringing up children, in leadership, and even taking the time to hear a homeless person. Listening is an act of compassion and caring.

If you’re going to use your precious time to listen to someone who needs comforting, you might as well do it right. Good listeners either knowingly or unknowingly practice a set of skills that are very eff ective in providing a valuable service to the listened.

You must show that you are truly interested in the person talking. They need to feel that someone cares. You can show them by using these simple tips:

1. Maintain eye contact. This creates connection and lets the talker know you are interested

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Regional Transportation Authority SurveyThe Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would like you to help them understand your transportation needs as a resident of the Rita Ranch, Civano, Mesquite Ranch, Houghton or Vail area.

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Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island on July 21, 2017. PFC Manriquez is a graduate of Cienega (class of 2016) and the Vail Navy JROTC program. She is currently attending Marine Combat Training at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune.

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AARP recognized David Jácome for the volunteer hours served as an A2O Level 2 agent and his community volunteer work. Level 2 is awarded to agents that have enrolled a certain number of consumers into Medicare Supplement plans in a years time. He has met the requirement for the past three years.

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Pastor Ryan Lasater is the new Pastor at Victory Baptist Church. He and his wife Violet are fresh from three and a half years at Bible College in Oklahoma, where Ryan was immersed in Bible studies and Violet did part time work for the college and taught physical education at the college’s k-8 school. She had previously taught at Cottonwood Elementary in the Vail School District. They have two children. Marie in seventh grade and Tyrol in 8th at Old Vail Middle School. Pastor Lasater was ordained two weeks ago. His grandfather is Dr. J. C. Joiner the lead Pastor at New Testament Baptist Church in Tucson.

The previous pastor of Victory Baptist Church was Pastor Dan Dunham with his wife Debbie. They served for 13 years. They will traveling for 8 months of the year preaching to churches in Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Three months of the year they will travel to Southern Arizona. hhhhhhhhhhhhh

Department and Pathway programs. Lisa Blanchard started the Sports Medicine Program the first year Andrada opened and continues to teach Sports Medicine 1 and 2 in the mornings. She is a dynamic instructor and administrator who builds strong connections with students and co-workers.

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Kim Valdez had been selected to serve as the Assistant Principal at Rincon Vista Elementary School (RVMS) RVMS Principal Cristela Cardenas has announced. “As part of the selection committee, we immediately recognized the valued that Ms. Valdez would bring to both RVMS as well as the Vail School District (VUSD). She is a dedicated and professional educator and leaders. She brings to RVMS and VUSD qualities that are hard to come by in today’s work force – quality, experience, and wisdom. Her track record of success in Sunnyside USD combined with those traits will lend itself perfectly to driving success at RVMS,” said Jon Aitken, VUSD Governing Board Member and RMS AP Selection Committee.

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Ensign Taylor Burleson, U.S. Navy, is a graduate of Cienega (class of 2014) and is one of the U.S. Navy's newest Commissioned Officers. ENS Burleson is the first Vail Navy JROTC program graduate to receive an Officer's Commission. She was also one of the fist Vail Navy JROTC Cadets to receive a University of Arizona Navy ROTC Scholarship while attending Cienega. Her first assignment as a Surface Warfare Officer is USS BOXER (LHD-4) in San Diego, CA.

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Private First Class Dulce K. Manriquez, U.S. Marine Corps, successfully completed U.S. Marine Corps Basic Training at Marine

population neared 700. Matt Emory is no stranger to our Vail culture, having taught fourth and fifth grades at Senita Valley Elementary School under Principal Connie Erickson. He has a Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona and a Masters Degree in Education Leadership and Principal Certification from Northern Arizona University. Prior to coming to the Vail School District, he taught fifth grade for several years and was an assistant principal in another school district in Tucson.

When asked what attributes he brings to Acacia, he lost no time in answering. “Enthusiasm, dedication, experience, ideas for continued success and growth, compassion, and relationships with students, families, staff, and community,” were the attributes he provided with no hesitation. Acacia, located on Colossal Cave Road, was the first elementary school built after the days when all grades were housed in facilities now known as Old Vail Middle School.

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As Andrada continues to grow, (the student body has reached 900), there is need for another Assistant Principal. Lisa Blanchard joins current Assistant Principal, Rod Carrier. Lisa will focus her efforts on our freshman class, handling any discipline issues as well as building community among the class and helping to bridge the gap between middle school and high school. She will also handle the future planning and daily operations of our CTE

Park University’s Lackland Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Center and Randolph Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Center held a combined commencement ceremony on August 5th at the True Vision Church Northeast Campus in San Antonio, Texas. Tina M. Thieken of Vail earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology.

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Vail resident Matthew Wells Lanier graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management as a part of the summer 2017 class.

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Connie Erickson of Vail will be honored during the 2017 homecoming celebration to be held September 5th through the 9th. Ms. Erickson received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Black Hills State University in 1969. After teaching grades K-8 in Aberdeen and Rapid City for more than 25 years, Connie embarked on a prestigious career in leadership serving as principal at seven institutions throughout Colorado and Arizona. Connie is currently Principal of Senita Valley Elementary in Tucson, and district elementary principal at Ventana Institute, a school for students with severe emotional disabilities. She recently completed 17 years of service as principal at both Civano Community School and Senita Valley Elementary School.

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Matt Emory has the distinction of being Acacia Elementary School’s first Assistant to the Principal. The position to assist Acacia Principal Terri Brooks was developed this July 2017 when Acadia’s student

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groups like Vail Vision, and the newly forming SERC, we can have an impact, locally.

As a closing note, please read about the Regional Transportation Authority request for your input on (page 10) to help them understand the transportation needs in our local area.

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2012, has chosen the motto of “Vail, AZ – Preserving Our History, Nature, and Community.” The SE Regional Council stands on the shoulders of those who took the time to complete this important work.

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Marcus, U of A Tech Park; Martie Maierhauser, manager, Colossal Cave Mountain Park; Al Nichols, CIVANO Neighborhood Association; Suzanne Roelike, St. Rita in the Desert; Rob Samuelsen, Boy Scouts; Dr. Ken Sutton, Cienega Kiwanis Club; Nancy Velasco, Corona Bel Aire HOA; Elizabeth Webb, Empire Fagan Coalition; Meg Weesner, Cienega Rotary; and Sandy Whitehouse, president, Santa Rita Foothills Community Association.

the same. The motto “Vail, AZ – Preserving Our History, Nature, and Community” was agreed upon.

The Value Statements include:

“Conservation is Paramount. We deeply value our beautiful

environment. We believe it is our responsibility to preserve the things

we treasure, such as open space, dark skies, mountain views, and wildlife

corridors.

We Honor Our Rural Heritage. We seek to preserve the area’s western

character, as expressed through architecture, events and native

landscape.

We Are An Engaged Community. We actively seek to determine our future. While independent, we also work with

and rely on each other.

We Are A Solid Community. We value the traditional building blocks of a community: faith, education, and

service.

We Are Dynamic. We are a place where innovation and risk are

welcome.”

It is up to each reader to decide if these value statements are still the vision for the greater Vail area.

Participating in the exercise were Claudia Anderson, the sponsoring organization, Vail Community Action Board (VCAB); Tom Andrew, commander, American Legion Post 109; Alex Argueta, developer, Remington Group; Peter Backus, president, PB Trading/Coyote Creek; Calvin Baker, superintendent, Vail School District; Jon Baker, executive director, Southwest Fair Commission; Sherry Betts, Arizona Senior Academy; Liz Calhoon, Rincon Trails Homeowners Association (HOA); John Carruth, Rincon Institute; Mary Ann Cleveland, Passages of Tucson; Nina Corson, Vail Education Foundation; Captain Todd Cupell, Corona Fire Department; Greg Durnan, Estrada Property Owners; Royce Davenport, Vail Preservation Society;

Also, Charlotte Fugett, president, Pima Community College East Campus; Anne Gibson, VCAB; Melissa Greibel, president, Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce; Ray Hasenstab, Rita Ranch Neighborhood Association; Walter Hill, SEBA; and David Hood, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church Vail; J J Lamb, executive director, Vail Preservation Society; Karen Lundberg, fire chief, Rincon Valley Fire Department; Ken

Is the Past the Present or Future?

by Anne Gibson

The year was 2010 when a group of 33 greater Vail area leaders began meeting in the community room of the Rincon Valley Fire District’s newly constructed second fire station on Sands Ranch Road. The charge to the members, each of whom represented a community organization, governmental agency, or business serving the greater Vail area, was to develop a motto and a series of value statements that the group would pass on for future guidance. Vail School District Superintendent Calvin Baker facilitated the process known as Vail Vision. It was finally completed in 2012.

“It was a notable achievement to get so many different organizations at the table. The level of engagement was superb. It was hard work on everyone’s part,” said Superintendent Baker as he drew a parallel between this project and one done by the Vail School District. “We did a similar, difficult, large group exercise in regards to determining the values of the School District – almost 30 years ago. The District is now at least twenty-times larger. A major reason for our success through all the change is that we had held firm to those core values established so long ago (community, serving parents, excellence, and innovation),” said Superintendent Baker. “I agree with Cal that this was and still is a very superb document. As I read through it again, I believe it is still current and relevant,” said Pastor David Hook representing Christ Lutheran Church Vail with the project.

“After a decade of very modest housing growth, we seem to be moving into a faster growth pattern. Safeway is under construction, our primary access road in Vail has been rebuilt, and there are 800 plated home sites as we speak,” said Rob Samuelsen who represented the Boy Scouts. “Also, Pima County has created the way for the first Community Facilities District (CFD) to finance the Valencia-Old Spanish Trail connection as well as the Rocking K Development. Similarly, Corona de Tucson is changing rapidly with continued growth, a completed Wilmot Road and rumors of a direct petition incorporation attempt.” There is no question some things have changed and some things are


Saturday, September 167:30 AM to 11:30 AM - Red Cross Community Blood Drive - Bloodmobile onsite @ Vail American Legion Post 109, 15921 S. Houghton Rd., Vail - FREE - For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: VAL

8:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market - 16th Annual Roasted Chile Festival 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Fresh Roasted Green Chiles - Live Music by John Grant & the Guilty Bystanders - Pet Shots 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM @ Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market - 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson - www.rvfm.org

Tuesday, September 1911:30 AM - Concert, the Gabriel Ayala Trio returns with virtuoso guitarist Ayala's unique "Jazzmenco" style - a fusion of jazz and flamenco, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Is Church Obsolete?” - Church influence and attendance are declining around the country. What’s behind the trend? @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/71988212 - FREE

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM — The Vail Chorale weekly rehearsal @ Cienega High School, Room 218, 12775

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM - UA Tech Park Community Meeting @ 9040 S. Rita Road, Tucson - RSVP required to [email protected] or call (520) 621-4088 - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “A Safe Place” - How can you help prevent child abuse in our community? Learn the signs and discuss some practical steps. @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/171977727 - FREE

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM — The Vail Chorale weekly rehearsal @ Cienega High School, Room 218, 12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Vail - Contact [email protected]; website www.thevailchorale.org

Wednesday, September 133:30 PM - Lecture by William Beezley, U of A professor of history, “Saving Southern Mexico Through International Soccer,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, September 142:30 PM - Lecture by Edgar McCullough, U of A professor emeritus of environmental geology, “Development of the Earth, Part 3” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE


Friday, September 85:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Archery After Dark - Enjoy the cooler nighttime temperatures and come hit the bullseye! Archery mini-lessons will be given for ages 9 and up. @ International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd., Tucson - www.thewildlifemuseum.org (520) 629-0100 - Adults - $12; Children ages 9 & up - $7; Museum Member Adults - $3; Museum Member Children ages 9 & up - $3

Saturday, September 98:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market @ Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market - 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson - www.rvfm.org

Tuesday, September 1211:30 AM - Concert by “Sly Man & Sheryl Ann.” Piano maestro Sly Slipetsky and soulful songbird Sheryl Ann, along with Jack Wood upright bass, perform jazz, blues, American Songbook and more, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, September 28:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market - Live Music by Johnny Bencomo @ Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market - 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson - www.rvfm.org

Tuesday, September 511:30 AM - Piano recital featuring John Milbauer, U of A associate professor of music, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Getting Past Your Past” - What are you still holding onto from your past and why? @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/72515301 - FREE


Wednesday, September 63:30 PM - Lecture by Lucretia Free, publisher of the Vail Voice and Vail representative for Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy, “A Newspaper Journey and Growth in the Southeast Tucson Area,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

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Wednesday, October 113:30 PM - Lecture by Allen Dart, archaeologist for the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Archaeology and Cultures of Arizona, Part 2,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Saturday, September 308:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market -Community Sale Behind the Barn & Flute Music by Diane @ Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market - 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson - www.rvfm.org

Sunday, October 17:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Red Cross Community Blood Drive - Bloodmobile onsite @ Saint Rita in the Desert Catholic Church 13260 E Colossal Cave Rd. Vail - FREE - For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: saintrita

Tuesday, October 311:30 AM - Concert featuring violinist Steven Moeckel and pianist Paula Fan, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE


Wednesday, October 43:30 PM - Lecture by Allen Dart, archaeologist for the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Archaeology and Cultures of Arizona,

Tuesday, September 2611:30 AM - To kick off the 2017 Arizona Opera season, a concert by artists from the Arizona Opera Studio presenting arias, duets and ensembles, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - “Forgiving the Unforgivable” - He publicly forgave the man who brutally murdered his mother. @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail - View trailer at: https://vimeo.com/72988603 - FREE


Wednesday, September 272:30 PM - Slide show, “Wildlife in Academy Village,” featuring photos taken by village residents, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

Thursday, September 283:30 PM - Lecture by Eric Clark of Civano Nursery, “Xeriscape Gardening in Academy Village, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

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Wednesday, September 203:30 PM - Lecture by Curt Hanson, former Peace Corps member, “35+ Years Living in Botswana,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson - www.arizonasenioracademy.org - FREE

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Legislative District 10 Democratic Party Meeting and Candidate Meet & Greet - LD-10 Democrats will hold our September meeting in Civano. Learn about the party and meet with elected officials and candidates for upcoming elections. @ Civano Community Center Rotunda, 10501 E Seven Generations Way, Tucson - http://www.pimadems.org/ - 520-326-3716 - FREE


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In MemoriumOn August 12th former Vail School District employee and Vail community member, Mrs. Gene Rowe passed away after a long illness. For over two decades Mrs. Rowe selfl essly served the parents, teachers, students, and administration of the Vail School District.

She began her employment in the early 1980’s as an assistant in Vail’s all day kindergarten program. Soon she became the secretary of what was known as Vail Elementary School - the only k-8 school in the district. She continued in her offi ce manager role opening Acacia Elementary School followed by Desert Willow Elementary. Upon her retirement, Mrs. Rowe was serving as offi ce manager at Old Vail Middle School.

Mrs. Gene Rowe will be remembered for exceptional caring, devotion to others, impeccable work ethic, and lovely English accent. She created a legacy which is woven into the fabric of Vail.

She leaves behind her husband Dick Rowe and daughter Elizabeth-Anne, her pride and joy, who attended the district beginning as a fourth grader.

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as if they are in the home stretch of a Tour de France Stage. I understand the joys of riding a bike in Tucson, and like I said, we are very fortunate to have such a bicycle friendly city, but the bicycle lanes are there for a reason. Riding onto the car path, racing on busy city streets, and putting all of those on the road in danger is completely unacceptable and needs to be addressed. This behavior cannot continue if we are looking to build a safe, bicycle friendly city. There are plenty of roadways in Tucson, namely The Loop, which provides bicyclists a car-free cycling experience. These bicyclists need to use the appropriate roadways to conduct their reckless behavior. This is a very big issue here in Vail, and I am certain it will be addressed.

Mr. Andrews, Vail Resident.

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unsafe roadway. Racing in a peloton has its place, but it is certainly not on a two-way, extremely busy, main street in Vail. I understand that riding in a large group can give you a kind of rush and excitement, but racing on major roadways and riding in car lanes is completely foolish, unsafe and against what most bicyclists stand for- safety. Every bicyclist it seems, myself included, have been aff ected by a fellow bicyclist that has been hit or killed by drivers on the roadway. I ask then, why do bicyclists, then, put themselves into a very dangerous situation on the roadway, putting not only themselves at risk, but also the other drivers that they share the road with? I would have let this type of behavior slide seeing it just the one time, although I was so bothered by their reckless behavior.

However, I have continued to see such behavior over the last 3 weeks. Bicyclists riding in the roadway, riding diagonally staggered into the car path, and standing on their pedals and pounding their way to the front

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Resourceful Thinkingby Angela deVesty

Philanthropy – you hear the word, but may not know the true meaning behind it. Philanthropy is defi ned as the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. The concept of a generous donation may be a bit intimidating to your wallet; however, Greater Vail Community ReSources off ers plenty of options for you to make an impact without breaking the bank. ReSources Vail Food Bank accepts unopened nonperishable food donations and is currently in need of tuna. They are located directly behind the Vail Depot Thrift Store on Colossal Cave Road. The Vail Depot Thrift Store is accepting gently used clothing and household items and your purchases benefi t both the ReSources Vail Food Bank and Vail Education Foundation. For a budget-friendly monetary contribution, simply visit the ReSources website and select ‘Recurring Contributions’ under the ‘Give Back’ tab. No matter what opportunity fi ts your style of philanthropy, your contribution will support ReSources and allow for ever-expanding programs that assist your community. Find out how you can make an impact at www.ReSourcesvail.org

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• Food and beverage bottles and jars, (clear, brown and green).

Glass containers should be clean and dry.

No broken glass or glass shards; no Pyrex or ceramics; no light bulbs.

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• Brown paper bags.

Paper that has been in contact with food or liquids (used napkins, paper towels, tissues, fast food wrapping) should not go into the recycling container.

Cardboard

• Packing boxes: remove all plastic lining and packing material (such as plastic bubble-wrap or Styrofoam molds and “peanuts”).

It helps to fl atten the boxes, too.

• Pizza boxes (with minimal food residue).

• Paperboard, poster board, molded fi berboard (e.g., egg cartons, but not Styrofoam).

• Milk cartons and drink boxes.

• Cardboard cans and boxes with plastic lining, like the ones used for potato chips, frozen juice, household cleansers, and dry dishwashing detergent.

packing material)

Here’s the stuff that you can be sure will be recycled (metal, plastic, paper, cardboard, glass):

Metal

• Aluminum beverage cans

• Aluminum foil and bakeware (wipe – or rinse – off excess food residue)

• Steel and tin (food) cans

Plastic

Most plastic containers can be recycled nowadays:

• Bottles, jars, jugs, and a variety of other food containers.

• Other household-product containers (such as liquid spray bottles).

Make sure containers are clean and empty (rinse off with water).

Even plastic toys, coolers, large water jugs, buckets/pails, and plastic chairs are acceptable, (but no garden hoses, please.)

Paper

Most paper can go into the recycling container:

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• Phone books, catalogs, and other printed material.

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What’s in Your Barrel?

by James Shaw

Many of us toss things into our curbside recycling containers, even though we’re not sure which items can be recycled and which ones can’t. (Or, conversely, we may just throw stuff into the trash because we’re not sure if it’s recyclable.) No one’s policing your recycling habits, but if you try to put only those things into the recycling barrel that will be accepted by the recovery facility, it

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and makes it more effi cient. Products manufactured from recycled materials are less expensive. And recycling helps the environment by conserving natural resources.

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What not to put in your recycling barrel or bin:

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• Any kind of food or liquid – these can contaminate a whole load of recycling by damaging fi bers in paper and cardboard.

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Southern Pacific Railroad of Arizona for the purpose of building a passing spur, or siding and railroad service point. This was one of many tactical business decisions leading to their economic success. That railroad service point became Vail's Siding. Though they never lived here, Vail, Arizona gets its name from Walter Vail and Edward Vail.

To be continued…

This is the first in a series about the Vail brothers, their adventures, and their role Vail’s story.

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ground for three years. His title is of no account, and as the country is all new on account of the Indian trouble such places are very hard to find (I mean place with a good title). I can go out anywhere and settle on 160 acres and then I can homestead 160 more which if it was situated on water would command a large range of fine grazing country and might in time be worth a great deal of money. Then again it might be just as easy to pick up land three years from this before the railroad gets through as it is at the present time. I feel positive from all I hear that there is as fine grassland in this territory as there is in the world.”

Walter’s first acquisition was land owned by Edward Nye Fish located near the headwaters of Cienega Creek. From this beginning, he built up the Empire Ranch. The Empire became one of the most important

ranches in southeastern Arizona. Eventually, it stretched from the bridle high grasslands near Sonoita, north to the Rincon Mountains, to the lower San Pedro River Basin, and east to the Chiricahua Mountains. By some estimates, nearly a million acres were controlled by the Empire at its height, through ownership, grazing leases, and strategic use of water.

Walter and his business partners recognized the opportunities that the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad

of Arizona main line would offer and made well thought out land purchases that would support their business plans and provide necessary shipping points for cattle and ore from their mining interests. A right-of-way easement was deeded in 1880 to the

The Vail Brothers, Their Adventures and Role in Vail’s Story

by J.J. Lamb

Walter Vail stepped out of a stagecoach onto the dusty streets of Tucson in 1876. Twenty-four years old, with a keen sense of purpose, Walter intended to become a successful businessman and rancher. Walter had left New Jersey soon after turning 21. His quest first led him to Virginia City, Nevada, where he worked as a Time Keeper in the silver mines. He had a goal and was purposeful in working towards it, but Virginia City was a rough and lawless place and his savings were stolen. After this devastating setback and he sought advice from his Uncle Nathan, who recommended he head to Tucson and look for land there. Three days after arriving in Tucson, Walter penned this letter to his brother Edward, who was still in New Jersey, from Tucson’s Cosmopolitan Hotel.

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But it is just a matter of time—for all of us.” The dreamer had definitely unlocked the meaning of his own dream by understanding the personal symbolism of the lion.

To end on a positive note - perhaps, in the end, this relative’s dream was a lesson for all of us. Confronting our mortality can be very life-affirming, helping us to live more fully. Acknowledging the fact that we are not going to live forever can help us to better realize that “life is not a dress rehearsal,” and that “someday” truly is “today.”

even more, and the weight of their bodies is pulling the ledge down. I realize when I am up there that it is silly and futile, and that it is just a matter of time before I go down with them and get torn apart by the lion. I remember being so purposeful and realistic and calculating about my situation; realizing that anywhere that I could go, it was just prolonging the inevitable. That there was no point in trying to get away, because it was going to happen; and even crawling all the way to the top was not going to make any difference. But people just could not see that and did not realize the inevitability. So, finally, I was just like, ‘Whatever. Bring it on.’ I woke up when the ledge was crashing down. I never did see the lion, but I felt the danger it represented."

Since lions are traditional symbols for predatory behavior and aggression, my initial reaction to the dream was that the lion symbolized some sort of destructive threat, predator, or “attacker” in the dreamer’s daily life--possibly, an aggressive and brutal supervisor, co-worker, or family member. Because the lion in his dream was tearing people apart—and was, ultimately, going to do the same to the dreamer—seemed to indicate a belief that this aggressive force

in his waking world threatened to destroy him. However, before I could go any further, the dreamer stated that he knew exactly what his dream meant, and why he had the dream—and it turns out that it was very high-level symbolism.

The dreamer explained that on the night of the dream, he had attended a 95-year-old relative’s birthday party. Seeing her physical decline had been extremely upsetting; and remembering how she had once been had forced him to confront the ravages of age not only in her, but also in himself. He stated that the lion in his dream was a personification of death—the ultimate predator. He explained, “I realized that we can’t hide from it. We can climb high, and try to hide behind doors, but it will eventually come for all of us. We can’t escape death. It’s the ultimate predator. But people live in denial, and they act like they are going to live forever. And they waste their life on pointless things.

When analyzing our personal dreams, it is important to always bear in mind that we are the experts. Dream specialists can guide us, offer us insight, and provide examples of possible symbolism—but, ultimately, we are the authorities on the meaning of our dreams. The following dream and personal analysis, provided to me by a family member, is an excellent example of why we are the best analysts and authorities on our personal dreams.

"Dear Claire,

I am on the upper floor of a shopping mall. I hear a lion roaring and people screaming. I can’t see anything, but I can surmise that the lion is tearing people apart. I start to go and look, but then I think that it doesn’t matter if I see it. I can hear it, and I was certain about what was going on. I know that I have to do something quickly, so I start looking for a place to hide from the lion and save myself. But there is nowhere to hide. Then, I spot this half-door, like a swinging bar door. Because it is only a half-door, I would be half-hidden and half-exposed. Also, it didn’t lock, so I knew that it would not protect me. Then, I see this ledge, like a big sconce way up high. It looks like the perfect place to hide, and I muscle my way up to the top of it. It starts to peel away from the wall, but it is still holding my weight. Crowds of people start running frantically towards me, screaming. They see me in this safe place, so they start scrambling up the wall in an attempt to get on to something that is, inevitably, just going to fall down. It is barely holding my weight alone. I am torn between trying to help them, and knowing that if I help them, they are just going to bring me down with them. As they are crawling up and grabbing at the ledge, it starts peeling away from the wall

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The Give-It Basket Makes Decluttering Easy by Jennifer Phelps: Organize, Design, Reinvent!

Does decluttering feel like a huge project that always gets put off for another day? It doesn’t have to be that way, and you can do some good in the process. At our house, we use something I call the Give It Basket. It’s a simple solution to the “one-of-these-days-I’m-going-to-do-the-whole-closet/dresser/whatever-so-I’ll-just-put-it-away-over-and-over-again-until-someday” syndrome.

As a Professional Organizer, I see how important it is to make reducing easy and part of the daily routine, instead of waiting for “someday” to get whatever-it-is out of your space, out of your way and out of your mind. Because clutter really does make you go “out of your mind” by increasing stress. So instead of putting it off , just take it off and toss it in a pretty bin or basket, next to your

hamper or where it can blend with the decor. Fill it, then “Give It” to the charity of your choice – on the way to work, soccer practice or the grocery store. You might say “I don’t have room for that.” But honestly, how much room is your clutter taking up? Are you willing to give a tiny space to gain yourself a lot of space? Try it. Make it a game for the whole family. Make it a “rule” not to put junk back, but to get a little bit out each day.

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Where can your books be purchased or read?

Filtered is available in Kindle and dramatic audio book on Amazon (http://amzn.to/2eOwu1n) and in paperback at

Herohousepublishing.com (http://bit.ly/21lFPfI).

The fi rst several chapters of Burned can be read on inkshares.com (http://bit.ly/2h3yALE). If you like it, you can follow along and be part of the publishing process.

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the gold—and your persistence will lead you to the motherload. When I struggle to write, I often turn to the words of Hemmingway who said in A Movable Feast, “All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.” The greatest works ever written are little more than well-crafted sentences strung together with punctuation. With dedication and persistence, all of us can aspire to that.

What is the last book you read for pleasure?

I just fi nished reading Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and I fi nally see what everyone has been talking about for thirty years. Though its plot and vision of the future are fi rmly mired in ‘Cold War’ attitudes, Card’s predictions of virtual reality and the internet are almost prophetic. Written a decade before most people were even aware the internet existed, Card vividly describes a world in which information bubbles, anonymous talking heads, and fake news come to dominate reality. Ender’s Game does what I love about science fi ction extremely well—it uses the future and fantastic settings to explore the fundamental truths of being human.

However, writing her story hasn’t always been easy. The world of the Great Society is grim, and it often takes an emotional toll on me to walk the streets with Evelyn, to witness the atrocities, and wither under the glare of the Caretaker’s propaganda. I think the germ of the idea came from my study of history. I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history from NAU, and I spent most of my time studying the atrocities of the twentieth century. In many ways, the Great Society is my attempt to understand the totalitarian and fascist regimes that infl icted so much pain and violence on the world.

What is the most challenging aspect of being a writer?

To write Filtered and Burned I had to lock myself in my offi ce, turn the lights off , put on music, and fl oat away into Evelyn’s world. And to put it mildly, the Great Society is not the kindest of places to lose yourself in, and it often left me drained. Yet I know the journey was worth it and that I am better for it. But the challenges of writing—the physical and emotional act—pale to the challenges of being an author and selling your story. The meaning of Evelyn’s journey is so self-evident to me that I often fi nd it diffi cult to put into words why it should mean anything for you the reader or why anyone should even care. Presenting my work to readers is akin to fl aying myself bare—a trying experience at the best of times.

Do you have a message for other aspiring writers?

Fall in love with the process. Whether that is putting pen to paper or clacking away at your computer, getting satisfaction from the act of writing will save you from many of the pitfalls that mire writers and other creatives. If you tell yourself you can only be happy once your perfect manuscript (song, painting, movie) changes the world and reaches the top of the best seller lists, you will chase unhappiness forever. The notion of perfection often keeps us from even starting a draft. I’ve let that pressure drive a wedge between me and my stories before and in the end, all I had were empty pages and heartache. Your drafts will have faults and errors and typos. So what? Within every draft you will also have gold—small glimmers of the greater treasure buried within. Approach your writing every single day like a miner panning for gold—let the muck fl oat away while concentrating

An Interview with...Gerald LambAuthor of "Filtered" and "Burned"

How old were you when you fi rst started writing?

In second grade (at Acacia Elementary) we were given a creative writing assignment. I can’t recall the prompt, but what I wrote was an exploration of the motivations of the snake in the movie Anaconda. The movie had just come out, and I remember thinking “why is this snake so angry?” I mean a giant snake doesn’t really have to be afraid of anything and being hungry can’t explain the way it relentlessly perused the people on that boat. To resolve this, I decided to write the story of the anaconda. She was a new mother who had lost her babies in a storm that was somehow caused by the boat (not my greatest plot device). As laughable as it is now to look back on, at that moment I relived the power of writing to explore what we don’t understand and it sparked the passion for telling stories that fuels me today. Though, Anaconda still isn’t a good movie.

What was your inspiration for the book?

One of my favorite books is Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. In the back of the edition I own there is an interview with Bradbury where he talks about the characters coming to him as more than fi ctions but actual—real—people. This is how I found Evelyn. It was in a day-dream one day. I saw her in her gas mask, moving through a city choking on ash. She was confi dent and inquisitive, and I knew I had to follow her. I went to my keyboard and wrote down what I saw. I didn’t create Evelyn so much as I became friends with her and told her story.

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expansion, perhaps more so than for the ecology. Ah… motive!

Under the Antiquities Act, preservation of historical artifacts and protection of endangered habitat and species is obvious. Odd boundaries and adjacent mines might trigger discussions of intent, a discussion that may not go well.

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by his long-suffering and

understanding wife, four children,

and seven grandchildren.

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chollas. The foliage was as thick a demonstration of classic Sonoran Desert habitat as I’ve seen anywhere. The west side of Ragged Top Mountain was particularly lush with

desert vegetation.

Devoid of traffic, trails, and tourists, I’d describe the National Monument a Conservation Preserve more than a destination. It harbors the last remaining relict population of desert bighorn sheep, the rare pygmy owl, and the endangered Turk’s Head Cactus. In addition to the dismissive flora and fauna, there are more than 200 Hohokam archaeological finds within the gerrymandered boundaries of the park. Some of these sites date back more than 1,400 years.

I tried to see it all but access is hindered by its shape. Its weird “S” shape includes three lobes connected by two narrow necks of land. To keep the park contiguous, the necks connect the lobes, which left me to presume that each lobe holds a hallowed secret – something worth hiding or protecting. Furthermore, the incredibly odd boundary

line made me wonder about the proponents’ sagacity. Or motive!

The most obvious feature of the area isn’t the rugged terrain or rare specimens, but rather the intrusive Silverbell mine straddling its lobed border. The adjacent Silverbell mountains have rich deposits of silver and copper, and the current mine dominates the area. I later learned that area residents and environmentalists pushed for Federal protection to squelch mine

Ironwood National Monument

by Rob Samuelsen of BackcountryExpressions.com

The U.S. Department of the Interior is conducting a review of certain National Monuments designated or expanded since 1996 under the Antiquities Act of 1906 in order to implement Executive Order 13792 of April 26, 2017, and to formulate recommendations for Presidential action or legislative proposals to carry out that policy. Four of these National Monuments are in Arizona. My intent isn’t to politicize, but rather inform readers of my experience with each of these four locations.

Native to the Sonoran Desert, the Desert Ironwood tree earned its moniker from its very hard wood – a timber that is 21% denser than water and would sink like a rock. Its beautiful grain is reminiscent of mesquite, but its only commercial use is for small specialty woodworking projects. Unlike other desert trees, the ironwood tree doesn’t shed its leaves, provides legumes in the opposite season, and is one of the longest living trees in the world. Specimens live to more than 800 years and some may be as old as 1,200 years old!

In Sonoran habitat, this old growth tree is a keystone species because of its nurse plant ecology. It provides shade and nutrients for undergrowth seed germination, seedling protection from extreme temperatures, and sapling refugia from herbivores. Succulents such as saguaros, organ pipes, and barrel cacti thrive under its protective canopy.

As I passed through the Monument, I was struck not by the presence of Ironwoods but rather by the abundance of Palo Verdes. Palo Verde trees were everywhere! Palo Verde trees are also nurse plants which gave rise to the preponderance of saguaros, ocotillos, and

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Field observations and photographs for this article were based in full or in part from visits to the Cienega Creek Natural Preserve. A permit is required to enter the preserve. Please visit the Cienega Creek Natural Preserve web site (http://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?pageId=1515) to learn more about the preserve and for how to obtain a permit.

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provide roosts, cover, shade and food for birds, reptiles, and small and large mammals.

Native American cultures, such as the Pima and Tohono O'odham, consumed palo verde flowers, pods and seeds. The flavor of tender green P. microphylla seedpods is said to resemble that of snow peas and can be consumed raw, while P. florida seedpods are slightly bitter. They also boiled the green pods with meat to make a stew. Dry seeds were shucked from their pods, ground to make flour and then cooked to make a gruel. The description of palo verde’s food uses are not an endorsement for its consumption.

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to 30 feet while the maximum height of P. microphylla is around 20 feet.

P. florida favor growing in washes and have a life expectancy of no more than 50 years. P. microphylla prefer rocky slopes or gravelly flats and have been known to live 200 years.

Both species are leafless for much of the year; a xerophytic adaptation that reduces transpiration, leaving green limbs to conduct photosynthesis. The green branches give rise to the common name “palo verde,” Spanish for “green stick.” Blue palo verde have a blue-green tint to their bark while the yellow palo verde bark is yellow-green.

While both species bloom profusely in the spring, P. florida tends to bloom earlier than P. microphylla. Although the predominant blossom color of both species is yellow, the yellow palo verde banner petal is white.

Bees and other insects are attracted to palo verde flowers where act as pollinators. The resulting seedpods are typically 1½ to 4 inches in length containing 2 to 7 seeds. Young pods are green in color, turn tan, and eventually sun-bleach to a near white color.

Both palo verde species play similar roles in the desert ecosystem. They

Palo Verde by John R. Leeper

In 1954, the Arizona state legislature designated palo verde as the state tree. Back then, palo verde trees were in the genus Cercidium. The genus was later revised to Parkinsonia and two species, florida (blue palo verde) and microphylla (yellow or foothill palo verde), were described.

The genus, Parkinsonia, honors John Parkinson; a famous English herbalist and botanist whose career straddled the 16th and 17th centuries. The specific name florida derives from Latin for “flowery” while microphylla is Latin for small leaves. Both species are flowery in the spring and have small leaves when present.

Deep roots provide stability during flash floods and access to deep ground water in times of drought for both species. While juveniles specimens may be found growing as multi-branched shrubs, with time a single dominant trunk may develop. P. florida trees can attain heights up

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7. Finances. Principal breadwinner must be gainfully employed. Lessons must not depend on “extra” income, such as bonuses or overtime pay.

8. Residency. Should intend to stay in the local area for at least the next 3 years, and not be currently seeking work or due for a transfer out of town. If your house is up for sale, this is not the time to start lessons. Wait until you’re settled in the new place to look for a teacher.

Sound like a lot of requirements? Actually, I regret the study of a musical instrument depends on so many factors in one’s life to be favorable, in order to continue. However, it is the reality. Before you inquire, visualize trying to take lessons with even one only of the above missing. For example, can you learn without an instrument? How about if you don’t have time to practice? Can I be of help to you if you’re about to move out of town? Go down the list, omit one requirement, and ask yourself if lessons would still be doable. The answer should be obvious. Good luck! hhhhhhhhhhhhh

Piano Lessons: A Fundamentals Checklist by Paul Lorenz

Are you or your child ready to begin piano lessons? In order for the venture to survive, there will be several vital ingredients regarding your attitudes and life circumstances. This checklist should serve as a helpful guide to evaluate your readiness to take lessons.

1. Must have a piano. May be an acoustic instrument in good playing condition and serviceable with all keys and pedals functional, or a digital keyboard with 88 weighted keys and pedals, that can replicate the capabilities of an acoustic piano.

2. A positive mindset. A positive attitude on the part of both parent and student will be critical to the continuance of the lessons. The mindset drives many decisions regarding the lessons, as well as perception of the fundamentals. This includes accepting criticism, making requests in a rational and nonthreatening way, and resolving confl ict without terminating. The student must be emotionally ready to accept the responsibilities of taking lessons (i.e. daily practice). Discontinuing lessons should be a last resort, not a fi rst.

3. Physical readiness. Suffi cient manual dexterity will be needed. A child should be able to hold a fork properly, draw a simple pattern, and print some letters.

4. Intellectual readiness. Student should be able to count to ten and recite the alphabet to G, and preferably backwards. Basic reasoning skills are required.

5. Time availability. A half-hour daily minimum practice will be expected. More time than that should be available to ensure your practice time is not your last leisure time to be taken. This teacher is very uncharitable towards over-scheduling. One simple question to ask yourself: Are you home very much? If not, you’re not ready for lessons.

6. Health. Must be free of chronic health problem(s), physical or emotional, that would frequently disrupt the lessons.

Pima County Library: We Recommendby Holly Schaff er

Being a teenager can be a trying time. I sure wish I had had access to the books listed here to help me along my way. My wish to you teens is that you may fi nd guidance, comfort, or validation in one of the books listed here.

Like these? Be sure to check out all of our recommendations for teens at library.pima.gov/browse/teens.

These book recommendations are brought to you by Sam at the Himmel Park Library. Visit us at library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions, to view upcoming events, and to visit our E-Library!


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If you would like to join us or learn more, visit our website www.WeLoveToGrow.org, our facebook page www.facebook.com/RitaGardens, email [email protected] or call 520-591-2255.

Elizabeth Smith is the Founder and Director of WeLoveToGrow.org and is a 2nd generation Tucsonan who has been growing in our desert soils for over 40 years. George Brookbank, the founder of the Pima County Master Gardeners’ Program, was her mentor. Since then, Elizabeth has added new (and old) methods of growing to her repertoire among them: permaculture, organics, rainwater harvesting/conservation and vermiculture. Elizabeth serves on several boards including the Community Gardens of Tucson, TEDx Tucson, and the Rita Ranch Neighborhood Association. She is also a former Chef who loves to prepare the foods she harvests not only from her own garden, but from the bounty of the desert as well. Elizabeth’s growing philosophy is, “The wisdom of the Ancients waits patiently as the modern world catches up.”

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Here are some of the next steps for what we have coined “The Ace Acre”:

• Acquiring the permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture to clear the undeveloped land.

• Renting a roll off dumpster.

• Clearing away the creosote, cholla, and rabbitbrush.

• Trenching for the irrigation.

• Setting up the fence.

• Constructing the raised beds.

• Adding organic soil and amendments.

• Moving a shed to the site for tool storage.

• Holding a ribbon cutting ceremony.

• And fi nally, planting!

We plan to fi nish the construction phase by the end of September so gardeners can start planting their fall gardens. Stay tuned for fun work parties for community members to come and help make this all happen. We are excited to bring more gardening opportunities to our

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As far as specifi c community garden projects, since 2014 we have been working tirelessly with the City of Tucson to construct an acre community garden site at the SE corner of Purple Heart Park. Navigating the many complexities of local government has been quite the learning process for our volunteer group. Plus, the city does not have any funding to off er us, which adds to the challenges of the site. They estimate our fi nancial investment for

this particular project to be between $50,000 and $60,000 for things like water line and meter, lighting, ramada, fencing, shed, irrigation, raised beds, trees, etc. So in the meantime, we are also working on other exciting projects that are moving forward at

a much steadier pace.

We have recently been given permission to develop an acre just west of the Ace Hardware parking lot on Houghton and Valencia. This will be open to anyone in the area who wishes to garden in a setting that provides 3 foot by 20 foot raised garden beds, irrigation, support, education, and inspiration for growing. There will be a minimal fee for each garden bed to help cover the water bill and maintenance costs. Some great things about this particular site are that it already has an existing water meter and it is zoned for both a community garden and a farmer’s market which we also have exciting plans for.

Community Garden Update by Elizabeth Smith

Our Southeast Tucson and Vail community has lots of gardening going on with many of us homeowners, our schools and even local businesses getting in on the growing fun. We are Rita Gardens, the group tying it all together (WeLoveToGrow.org). Our mission statement is “Inspiring our community to grow and become more connected through gardening and related activities,” and our motto is “We love to grow!” In this spirit, we hold bi-annual garden tours, teach lots of fun gardening and DIY workshops, and are planning some amazing community garden projects.

Fundraising is a big part of making this all happen, so we sell plants, earthworms, homemade soaps and mosquito repellent, and we also we have a Rita Gardens GoFundMe page to collect online donations. We are now collecting physical donations of gardening tools, cinderblocks for raised beds, red bricks for pathways, plants for our sales and anything else people might have to off er. We are most appreciative of all the help including Carla Dominici’s Rincon Vista Middle School Art Club students who have created beautiful ceramic tiles to mark our planting beds. And lots and lots of other wonderful volunteers are giving their valuable time and talents to help make things happen. This is truly a community

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Local Bible Study for Women Off eredMonday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings fi nd women from Vail, Rita Ranch and Tucson meeting in a home in Rita Ranch for coff ee and Bible Study. The women come from all diff erent backgrounds and churches. The focus is on the teaching and authority of the Bible.

This fall our study will be on the fi rst part of the book of Genesis. Together we will explore the creation story, man's fall into sin and God's fi rst promise of a Savior. Included in our study is the spread of civilization and the beginning of the Jewish nation of Israel. Genesis is the foundation on which all of Scripture is built.

There are no requirements to attend the study, no previous knowledge is necessary. It is a safe place where women learn and discover together. Verbal participation is strictly voluntary. It is a great place to meet new friends and a place you can always take friends. Need encouragement? You will fi nd it there.

Studying the Scriptures together is a little like looking at a beautiful painting with a group of people. Diff erent people point out diff erent colors, lines, designs and all of a sudden the painting comes alive in a new way. The same is true as the women discover words, phrases, and stories in the Bible and gain new and deeper understanding as they listen to others in the discussion.

There will be an introductory meeting on Monday morning, September 11th at 9 AM. At this time women will be given the choice of which day they would like to attend the study. For further information call 481-8266.


TEP Customers Target of Phone ScamsIn just three days (Tuesday-Thursday), our Tucson Electric Power has received about 100 reports of attempted phone scams. Although details vary, they all follow a basic pattern: callers who claim to work for TEP will try to steal customers’ money by threatening to disconnect service for unpaid bills or damaged electric meters that need to be replaced for safety reasons. These callers instruct customers to make payment over the phone with a pre-paid money card within a limited amount of time to avoid shut off . By comparison, TEP received a total of about 200 reports in the fi rst seven months of this year. In 2016, there were approximately 250 such reports.

If you receive such a call, or if you have any concerns or questions about your account, call the Customer Care team at 520-623-7711. For more information on how customers can protect themselves from such scams: https://www.tep.com/news/phone-scam/. Legitimate payment options can be found here: https://www.tep.com/pay-my-bill/.

Editor's Note: For any email, from any agency, organization, or business, you can always respond by calling their business directly, and not responding to their email. For phone calls, you can simply tell them you cannot talk at the moment and will call them back (and call the number you have, not the one they provide). I just had a phony email seemingly from USAA, and it looked

legitimate (I suspected it was not). I logged into the USAA website and there was no message from them to me.


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