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JUNE 2016 ECRWSS Postal Customer THE PRESORT STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID Tucson, AZ PERMIT No. 1710 Vail Voice TM The community newspaper serving Vail, Rita Ranch, Corona De Tucson, Civano, Sierra Morado, Mesquite Ranch, Academy Village and other Southeast Communities [email protected] • (520) 490-0654 • An Epiphany Communications, Inc. Publication Best of the Class: 2016 Andrada Polytechnic High School Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Lindsay Renee Freeman Christian Tyler Giroux-McLain John Borja Empire High School Valedictorian Salutatorian Sanne Casello Diana Bantugan Cienega High School Salutatorian Savannah Marie Carter Vail Academy High School Valedictorian Laurel Anne Wettstein for more information [email protected] Salutatorian Courtney Elizabeth Barger Salutatorian Michael Feldt Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of Andrada Polytechnic, Cienega, Empire, and Vail Academy High Schools! See details about our Best of the Class: 2016 graduates on page 2. The latest from Pima County District 4 Supervisor Ray Carroll Sharing a New Vision As a Pima County Supervisor, I am invited to a significant number of community events. And when it comes to sharing annual reports or strategic vision, they usually take place at established venues. Instead, I found myself on a warm, windy day in mid-May, dust clinging to my shoes, while making my way across a construction site to a tent at Houghton and Drexel. It was there the leaders of Tucson Medical Center shared their vision for the future – a vision that includes the Vail community. The location seemed an appropriate choice because it reflects the promise of this growing community. After all, it’s hard to make progress without getting your shoes a little dirty. Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is investing $11 million into its new Rincon Health Campus, a 44,000 square foot building that will provide support and expertise in areas such as primary care and family care, along with specialty care and an outpatient wound clinic. As the project matures, TMC has indicated additional growth may occur with leased space to specialists, which may include OB/GYN, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, psychiatry and dermatology. The Vail area is a thriving community and home to a nationally recognized school district and it is heartening to see services catching up to the growth. This project will fill a critical gap in primary and specialty care when it opens in late 2016. 2 The Vail Voice Investment in the area promises to support the area’s physical and economic health – particularly given that it is expected to generate nearly 100 direct and indirect jobs at full build-out. I have worked closely with TMC over the span of two decades in serving this community. TMC has made a commitment to reach beyond its central campus into communities to engage residents in their health and well-being. They will be a good neighbor and a strong partner, and I am pleased to see this project coming to fruition. hhhhhhhhhhhhh "Best of the Class: 2016" continued from page 1 Andrada Polytechnic High School Andrada Polytecnhic High School Valedictorian is Lindsay Renee Freeman. She will be attending Arizona State University and plans to major in biology and/or environmental sciences. Lindsay was inspired by her “Mom and Dad because they are both good role models, and they are the main reason that she’s able to do this.” Andrada Polytechnic High School Salutatorian is Christian Tyler GirouxMcLain. He plans to attend the University of Arizona, majoring in Business Marketing, with a minor in theatre production. Christian cites his grandfather as providing him inspiration. Cienega High School Cienega High School Valedictorian is John Borja. He plans to attend Yale University focusing on a major in Political Science, and possibly, a double major in music. John credits his best friend, and 2015 Salutatorian, Nick Irvin, as his inspiration, pointing out “I have known him since my freshman year and always admired how current he was on international affairs and how well read he was on every subject.” Cienega High School Salutatorian is Michael Feldt, who will be attending the University of Arizona, with a planned major in Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. Michael was inspired by Royce Reed, a mentor for his SEP, a field engineer and team lead for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Cienega High School Salutatorian is Savannah Marie Carter. She will be attending the University of Arizona Honors College with a major in Neuroscience. Savannah’s inspiration is her mother, Annabel Carter. Empire High School Empire High Valedictorian is Sanne Casello, who will attend the University of Washington, in Seattle. She plans to major in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Neurobiology. Sanne was inspired by Dr. Daniela C. Zarnescu, the head of the lab where she worked at the University of Arizona. She writes that Dr. Zarnescu “has been a great inspiration throughout my education and to pursue an undergraduate degree in science.” Empire High Salutatorian is Diana Isabel T. Bantugan. Diana will attend the University of Southern California with a major in Biological Sciences. Diana was inspired by her parents, as she writes, “My father and my mother have both inspired me in different ways that have shaped me into the person I am today. My mother has inspired me to always challenge myself; with my father, inspiring me to always give 100% in the endeavors I choose to pursue.” Vail Academy and High School Vail Academy and High School Valedictorian is Laurel Anne Wettstein. Laurel will attend Brigham Young University in Idaho with a major in Music Education. Laurel cites her mother as her biggest inspiration writing, “She has always been there for me, and she helps me to become the person that I want to be. She is irreplaceable. Someday, I hope that I can be such an incredible mother to my children as she has been to me.” Vail Academy and High School Salutatorian is Courtney Elizabeth Barger. Courtney will be attending Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. She will major in Justice Studies. Courtney recognizes Mrs. Julie Ellis, her business teacher and advisor for future business leaders of America, as her inspiration, teaching her that “I can be humble, hardworking, successful, hilarious, committed, and happy all at the same time.” Courtney notes, “I am a better person because of her.” hhhhhhhhhhhhh Construction Zone Building a Better Community by Lucretia Free, Owner and Publisher Sprouts is still shopping for a location in the Vail area, according to their Arizona real estate manager. They have not found a location that works as of this writing, but will continue their search. Colossal Cave Road: Acacia Elementary School to Old Vail Middle School Beginning Tuesday, May 31, Pima County Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation Authority and their contractor, Southern Arizona Paving will begin work on the Colossal Cave Roadway Improvement Project. The work is expected to be completed by winter of 2017. The project will improve traffic operations on Colossal Cave Road with the addition of a center two-way left-turn lane that will widen the existing two-lane section through most of the project. Project improvements will also include pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, drainage upgrades, and landscaping along with other streetscape amenities. The contractor will begin mobilizing equipment, installing traffic control and vegetation removal prior to the major work beginning. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Monday, June 6 at 9 a.m. in front of St. Rita in the Desert Catholic Church located at 13260 E. Colossal Cave Road. Please approach the area with caution and obey all traffic control devices. Minor delays may occur during this work. Motorists may wish to seek alternate routes. In the event of mechanical failure or inclement weather, the construction schedule will be subject to change. "Construction Zone" continued on next page 520-490-0962 "Construction Zone" continued from previous page Fry’s Gas Station Relocation Construction of the Fry’s gas station relocation is ongoing. The gas station currently in the Fry’s parking lot is moving to a location at Houghton and Rita Roads. No word on a completion date. Houghton Road Bridge The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) is designing and constructing improvements to widen Houghton Road to four to six lanes from Tanque Verde Road to Interstate 10. These improvements are made possible by the voterapproved Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Plan. The design for the Houghton Road Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad project is complete. The City is waiting for the arrival of the federal funding, and then will put the project out to bid. The current anticipated construction start date is October of this year, and the project should take two years to complete, (2018). The phasing of this project will keep traffic on the current bridge, while one half of the new bridge is build next to the old bridge. Once this is complete, traffic will be transferred over to the new bridge (half) and the old bridge will be demolished. When the second half of the new bridge is complete, traffic will be distributed on to both bridge halves, with the northbound on one and the southbound on the other. Do you have questions about construction in our area? Email me at: lucretia@ thevailvoice.com Due to email volume, I may not be able to respond to each individual email, but will address questions directly in this column. Thank you! 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Ask for your First Body Composition Analysis today for a special rate of $29.00 only! hhhhhhhhhhhhh Are Your Eating Habits Causing MORE Stress? by Dr. Azam, MD, MPH Do you… Photo by Intelligent Design Captured The Vail Voice Phone: (520) 490-0962 Fax: (520) 398-7742 Publisher: Lucretia Free [email protected] Editor: Mike Lavelle [email protected] (520) 222-6617 Sales: Audrey Moeller [email protected] (202) 230-4688 Art Director: Rick Keen [email protected] Photographer: Bel Colson [email protected] The Vail Voice is published monthly. The Deadline is the 10th of the month for the following month’s issue. Subscription rate: $24 per year. The content in the Vail Voice does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the owner. No additional research or fact finding has been conducted to verify the information contained here-in. Overeat or mindlessly munch? Eat late at night? Eat when you’re not even hungry? Eat when you’re nervous, sad, or mad? Get “orally fidgety” and need a food pacifier? Live on fast foods due to lack of time? Crave sweets? Eat too much fat and salt? Skip meals or forget to eat? Delay eating until you’re starving? Stress and a hectic lifestyle can affect your eating patterns and food choices. The stress hormone cortisol depletes your blood sugar and makes you hungry. All of which can make you crave “bad” carbohydrates that give you an energy rush followed by a crash… leaving you “hungry” for more “bad” foods (like sweets and fatty/salty food). It’s a vicious cycle fueled by stress. The results? Stress-related weight gain (especially belly fat). Try these eating suggestions to help break the stress cycle. 1. Eat a Protein-Rich Breakfast Every Morning. Your brain and thevailvoice.com body run on fuel in the form of protein, fats, and complex sugars called carbohydrates. The brain’s energy comes primarily from sugar, and skipping breakfast causes an “alarm” that releases stress hormones. This in turn releases your body’s stored sugar in the liver and muscles to feed your “starving” brain – and makes you crave sugary foods and feed the stress cycle. 2. Eat Small, Frequent Meals. Keep your brain happy by eating 3 meals and 2 snacks daily. Eating every 3-4 hours also helps maintain blood sugar levels. Blood sugar drops when you’re hungry, which can signal unhealthy cravings or cause you to overeat. Plus, smaller portions mean fewer excess calories at meals that can potentially be stored as fat. "Are Your Eating Habits Causing MORE Stress?" continued on page 29 June 2016 3 From the Editor Mike Lavelle Together We Thrive As I review the paper before it is sent to the printer, I notice that we have many organizations, (businesses and civic groups), involved in projects and activities that help the greater good of the community. As Supervisor Ray Carroll points out in his column, "The Vail area is a thriving community and home to a nationally recognized school district." What makes for a thriving community? How does a school become nationally recognized, despite funding problems? The answer is social capital. More specifically, you can think of social capital as the benefits that accrue to the community from the positive actions of many different groups. When groups join together and respond to a social need or organize to support a cause or raise funds for a good cause, the social value that is produced is a form of social capital. One key researcher, Robert Putnam, noted in his studies that social capital produces wealth in communities. This wealth is not just financial wealth, it is also a sort of community wealth that can be measured as "thriving." In this issue alone we have excellent examples of communal social capital projects and the forms of thriving that stem from that. We have stories of Walgreens and the "Red Nose Day," raising funds to support many good causes, (see page 14). Rita Ranch Automotive taking the lead sponsoring a 4th of July celebration, (with other organizations participating as well, see page 32), the Chamber of Commerce (page 26), and Cienega Rotary (page 8) providing scholarships to students. Sometimes it takes one key person to provide the motivation for a group to take positive action, as Trent Thomas writes about on page 4. Vail Parent Network member Stacy Winstryg took the lead to raise funds for a track at Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School. With help from the VPN, 4 a real benefit to the school and community came about. This is social capital at work! Additionally, on page 5, there is a very interesting story and example of how a few motivated and concerned citizens can make a real difference in the community. VPN also took action to participate in government by traveling to Phoenix to communicate to legislators their concerns. As Anne Gibson writes, "Arizona is a better state for it" and so is Vail. Signficant social capital contributions often comes from the work of individuals. As noted in her bio, (page 26) volunteer writer Anne Gibson is very involved in the community, volunteering with the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce and as a Vail Pride Day Director. Individuals like Anne Gibson, Stacy Winstryg, and J.J. Lamb, (founding member of the Vail Preservation Society) can make a difference! In this issue, (page 9) we have a remarkable story of how a high school student formed and led an orchestra and how a school school custodian (page 15 15), Carmen Santana, was voted by graduating students as the one person at the school who had the most impact on them. A thank you to all these organizations whose contributions help Vail thrive: Target, Wal-Mart, Northwest Medical Center, Allstate, Beach Fleischman & Co, Vail Education Foundation, Vail Parent Network, AllState, Rita Ranch Automotive, Cienega Rotary, The Vail Education Foundation, various PTA's, Girl Scout Troop 25, Vail Preservation Society, Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, Christ Lutheran Vail Church, Del Lago Golf Club, Cienega High School and Booster Club, Vail Christian Church, American Legion Post #109, St Rita in the Desert, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Rincon Valley Fire Department, Impact of Southern Arizona, Harrington Technologies, Del Webb Pickleball Club, Montgomery's Bar and Grill, Arizona Pizza Company and the many anonymous donors. Of course, there are many other organizations and individuals whose volunteerism and fund raising make a big difference in the lives of others as well as helping Vail to thrive - this list only represents those organizations specific to this one issue. Accordingly, a thank you to all those organizations and individuals not specifically mentioned at this time. Your work, efforts, and actions help Vail to thrive. hhhhhhhhhhhhh School Gets New Track From Community by Trent Thomas May 19th was a big day for the students of Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School. Numerous corporate, nonprofit, and personal donations came together in front of an excited crowd of 640 students. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) set out to meet the goal of $16,500, in order to build a new track for the school. The PTA knew that the goal was a lofty one and set out to get donations from the community. Currently, the track is nothing more than a dirt/gravel path around the perimeter of their playground. However, the track is heavily used by two different school youth running groups. One by one, donors came forward and presented their checks: Parent Teacher Association $1,800, Walmart $1,500, Target $1,500, Vail Education Foundation $5,500, Northwest Emergency Medical Center $1,000, AllState $1,000, Girl Scout Troop 25 $300, Beach Fleischman & Co $100, Anonymous $3,000. The whole school screamed with excitement as they reached their goal. Immediately after the ceremony, the school kids went outside to run two final laps on their old Letters to the Editor Our Readers Sound Off! Submit your letter to the Editor at: [email protected] hhhhhhhh Dear Editor, I read the Letter to the Editor from Rebecca Fox about the bees, and I am very disturbed. I am the "one or two out of 1000" who is allergic to bees; and when I was stung, I ended up in the hospital. I broke out in hives, I could not breathe, my blood pressure dropped. My father and brother have both experienced the same fate. I wonder if she would have written that letter if somebody in her family had the same experience. C. Latchin hhhhhhhhhhhhh dirt track. The traditional ground breaking ceremony was held marking development of the new track. What originally set out as a lofty PTA goal turned into a huge community effort! Construction is set to begin in June, and the new track will be ready before the 2016-17 school year. Community presents checks to the school while standing alongside the students with the highest run mileage. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh The Vail Voice 520-490-0962 Vail Parent Network: Funding Fight 2016 It started on the evening of April 20th with a notice on Facebook when a group called "DSCS Funding Fight 2016" was created. The group was established to draw attention to the state budget that was being discussed by the legislature specifically regarding funding for district sponsored charter schools. Certain members of the legislature wanted to eliminate district sponsored charters and only have privately owned charter schools in Arizona. But the Vail School District has two district sponsored charter schools, and if their funding were to be eliminated, the consequences would have been disastrous for Vail. This fight was a righteous cause! At 9:43 that evening, just four hours after the group had started, it had recruited 92 active members, ready to go to work. Six minutes later, it was reported that all the phone lines being called were busy - a sign that people were already hard at work. By this time, other parents were chiming in, offering observations and tips on how to address mass emails effectively. By 2:48 a.m., on the morning of the 21st, the number had grown to 273 active participants! And by 7:04 a.m., the Vail Parent Network (VPN) was exhorting the group to post information on their personal Facebook pages and spread the word to people outside the group. At 9:02 a.m., on the 21st, it was reported that Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs was refusing calls and not responding to emails anymore. And by 11:34 a.m., friendly legislators were emailing and texting encouragement to the group, giving indicators of the group’s effectiveness. Several members of the steering committee were already at the capital meeting with legislators when the group learned that the Benson Parent Network and Cave Creek had now joined in the effort - magnifying the numbers. By 4 p.m. on the 21st, less than 24 hours after the group started, it had 341 active participants and had sent over 4,500 emails. Furthermore, word from Phoenix was that the legislators were dumbfounded and unable to push the budget through. And thus began day 2. By this time, it was obvious that the thevailvoice.com What next? Well, with over 400 active participants (and still growing!), VPN will turn its attention to getting the right people elected into office and making certain sure the wrong ones aren't! The Vail Parent Network has done what so many people said was impossible. They motivated a group of citizens to move, to become engaged, and to participate in their government. Arizona is a better state for it! (This story was condensed from an account related by Mike Holmes.) Catherine Byars, MaRico Tippett, Callie Tippett, Heather Morzinski, and Stacy Winstryg Democratic legislators were firmly in support of our cause, and that the House was largely in support as well, so VPN advised all to focus on the Republican Senators. Over the weekend, the group strategized, rested, and got more intelligence from those in the know in Phoenix. On Monday the 25th, the process began again with a renewed vengeance! Even though the Republicans had moved the negotiations behind closed doors, VPN parents kept at it, calling their assistants and anybody else who would listen to keep the pressure moving. The VPN Steering Committee was back at the Capital working the halls, meeting with anyone who would see them. This continued all week with someone at the Capitol every day, ensuring that the legislature knew they were being watched. By Friday the 29th, the Vail Parent Network had pushed the legislature to the frazzled edge. Things were not going well for legislators who wanted to kill District Sponsored Charter Schools, and there were many Legislators who were changing their stance. As the weekend approached, VPN was exhausted, but continued forward to the last, long push. Over the weekend, T-shirts were made with sayings like, "I am a Republican Mom, and I support Public Education." Most of these parents were indeed Republicans. But this issue was not about Party, it was about Vail’s kids and teachers doing the right thing for Vail’s schools and the state of Arizona. The Vail Parent Network's efforts paid off. The funding was restored. hhhhhhhhhhhhh OUTSTANDING TUCSON AREA HOMES! Offered by Backus Realty & Development Company In Coyote Creek, Our Beautiful 1000-acre Open Space Community Just Minutes from Tucson in the Rincon Valley Sombra Homes New Construction 8292 S. Circle Y Ranch Place – $550,000 MLS 21602493 COYOTE CREEK Ready to go! 4 bedrooms/den, 3 baths, beautifully appointed with all the bells and whistles! Oversized garaged, paver driveway, front landscape already in, backyard ready for a pool! Situated on 1-3/4 acres. Gated! End of cul-de-sac! 14576 E. Circle H Ranch Place – $559,000 MLS 21605420 COYOTE CREEK Gorgeous custom built with all the finest finishes! 3 bedrooms w/game room or make it the fourth bedroom. 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Backus, Broker | Managing Partner of Coyote Creek Development LLC | PB Trading Company, Inc. dba Backus Realty & Development Company June 2016 5 Dennis Barger Selected as Principal of the Year Dennis Barger, a veteran principal at Vail Academy and High School, has been selected as the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Principal of the Year representing Arizona. Under his leadership, Vail Academy and High School, boasts a 97% graduation rate and is recognized as an A+ school. VAHS’s mission is: “We are a small Learning community that encourages high academic and social achievement and fosters responsibility through nurturing relationships for success.” Dennis has also served as the Assistant Principal of Cienega High School from 2001-2006, a Vail High School Teacher 1997-2001, and he taught in Yuma from 1993-1997. Dennis has been married to Cindy Barger for 23 years. Dennis is also a candidate for Representative in Arizona's 14th Legislative District. hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 6 The Vail Voice 520-490-0962 The Road That Won't Die by Trent Thomas Immediately north of the Interstate 10 and Colossal Cave Road intersection lies a 2.2-mile western stretch of road that dead ends into the desert. Abandoned in the 1960's, this road used to move state highway traffic into Tucson. Now it is a dead end road. However, it is not unusual for Vail residents to witness an out of town vehicle pull out of the Vail gas station or one of the fast food establishments, drive south on Colossal Cave Road and then make the mistaken right turn down this abandoned road thinking they are eventually merging on the interstate highway. "There are signs that add to the confusion for drivers,” said Nick Buchholz. "It is a simple fix for the transportation department." Nick moved to Tucson and recently he made his first trip to Vail in order to visit a friend. "As I was heading south from Vail, I saw the sign that read 'Frontage Road' along with the interstate sign and made the quick decision to turn." Nick added, "I drove westbound on the abandoned road about 1/4th of a mile and then realized this road was never going to merge onto the highway." There are several reasons why Nick and many others get confused and most of those reasons have to do with signage. Nick pointed out three things: 1. The green "Frontage Road" sign should probably be removed since the road is abandoned and serves no public purpose. 2. The interstate highway sign should be moved further north and have a smaller sign added that states something like "Interstate 400 feet ahead" immediately prior to the abandoned road. 3. Since the road is classified as "Abandoned' then it is time to remove the numerous speed limit signs, mile markers, and roadway striping that is on the road. closing the road. Mike Graham is the public information officer for Tucson. He said, "Our maps show that at the end of the roadway is a utility structure belonging to a private company." It turns out that Clear Channel Communications owns and operates a small electrical structure near the point where the road ends. Since ADOT owns the first portion of the abandoned road, it would be their responsibility for ensuring traffic does not make the turn in error. C.T. Revere is a senior community relations officer with ADOT and stated, "Putting a gate up isn't possible since we need to ensure that this private company still has access to their business interests." Nick sent a request to ADOT to change the confusing signs in order to help others. ADOT responded and said they are reviewing his recommendations and will get back with him. We will keep readers updated with any changes. As I found out, this is easier said than done. This abandoned road is owned by three different transportation departments. Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) owns the first 300 feet of the roadway. Pima County Department The road has been abandoned for 50 years, but still is of Transportation maintained with new speed limit signs. owns the next 1/4 mile of roadway. Then, the City of Tucson Department of Transportation owns and maintains the remaining 2 miles of road until it dead ends. 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. hhhhhhhhhhhhh I contacted all three transportation agencies in order to determine what could be done about just possibly Confusing signs inadvertently divert drivers down this dead end road. thevailvoice.com June 2016 7 Cienega Rotary: Scholarships and Student of the Year As the 2015-16 school year comes to a close, Cienega Rotary hosted an event at Hacienda Del Lago Golf Club recognizing 7 Vail Unified School District Seniors (VUSD) for their outstanding effort and accomplishments. Competition for the awards was rigorous as each and every senior in the VUSD was eligible to compete. The winners this year, for the category of "Student of the Year," were selected by the facility who interacted with the student on a daily basis and were vital in the selection process. The winners were; Courtney Barger from Vail Academy and High School, Laura Barton from Pantano High School, Camden Brook Davis from Cienega High School, Andrea O'Bert from Empire High School, and Jessica Rose Stephens from Andrada High School. Andrea O'Bert, Camden Brook Davis, Jessica Rose Stephens, Courtney Barger, Laura Barton Three scholarships were also awarded in the amount of two thousand dollar scholarships. Selected students were required to not only excel academically, but to be involved with community service. Leadership potential also played a role in the selection process. The winners were Andrea O'Bert and Joshua Sumpter from Empire High School, and Laurel Wettstein from Vail Academy and High School. This is the third year Cienega (Vail) Rotary has partnered with the Grayson Weeks Memorial fund and to date, 25 Andrea O'Bert, Joshua Sumpter, Laurel Wettstein thousand dollars has been awarded to deserving students. 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As noted by Debbie Rich, Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, “The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and asks that girls identify a problem within their community and do something about it, not just in the present, but something that is sustainable through the years.” A lifelong musician, Laurel Wettstein found her passion for music performance in elementary school where she learned to play in her school orchestra. When she realized that her new K-12 school did not offer extensive music classes (band, orchestra, or choir), she saw an opportunity to make a change. She learned that her new school did not lack the resources for these classes; they lacked the additional funding they assumed it would take. Laurel made it her mission to prove to thevailvoice.com her school and community that the funding wasn’t necessary to offer the younger students' music education, and that if a 15-yearold could step up to teach music, anyone could. During her sophomore year of high school, Laurel offered a weekly beginners orchestra class before school for 2nd through 5th grade students. In her junior and senior year of high school, she offered both a weekly beginners class and an intermediate class before school, all using music and resources that the school already had. After teaching VAHS’s only orchestra for three years, Laurel organized all of her lesson plans and music to make it easy for one of the teachers at the school, who plays violin, to take the orchestra over the next year. Laurel learned that “This project actually helped me shape my future career,” she said, “By teaching children and being around them, I have learned that music education is really where I want to go with life. I learned my true passion through my project.” Rita Ranch Market 8201 S. Rita Road in Rita Ranch Buy 20 gallons of gas, get a 99 cent soda for free! Offer good for a limited time only 520-574-9772 For more information about the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, call 520-327-2288, or visit: www.girlscoutssoaz.org hhhhhhhhhhhhh June 2016 9 appeared like a flash in the night. Skyward... with David H. Levy Shakespeare and The Great Stella Nova If the Lyrids are just one casualty of this year so far, William Shakespeare is another. Whether you read him or not, the writer who brought us Hamlet and King Lear has inspired the world through his 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and other poetry. He has inspired us with his unusually shrewd look into the ravages of old age; diseases like Alzheimer’s were unheard of in Shakespeare’s time, but their symptoms were well-known and 400 years later, King Lear can be read with deep empathy by anyone who is familiar with the devastating consequences of this illness. subjugated the sky. If that small event did take place, it would have left a deep impression on the young lad. More than two decades later, a more mature Shakespeare put that emotion into the opening lines of his most famous play. The guard Bernardo utters these words at the opening of Hamlet: Edward III, “Meteors fright the fixed stars of heaven.” These explosions, and the pen of the person who wrote about them, might not be worthy of a few seconds on the evening news four centuries later, but if we look up at the sky in wonder when we witness one, they might mean something more as they enrich our lives. Last night of all, When yond same star that’s westward from the pole Cited by many as the greatest writer Had made his course t’illumine that who ever lived, William Shakespeare part of heaven died in late April 1616. When the four hundredth anniversary of his death Where it now burns, Marcellus and passed by with nary a mention, it myself, seemed somehow that something had gone wrong with the world. The I like to think that on a clear cold The bell then beating one-year 2016 has been difficult so far night in November, 1572, John (Ham.1.1.37-39). both for Shakespeare and for the Shakespeare led his precocious many people who share his interest Bernardo is talking about a star that eight-year-old son William out in the night sky. Bright moonlight, for does not make sense. There are no the back door to look at the sky example, interferes with some of the bright stars in the winter sky between to the north where a brilliant new meteor showers scheduled for this the North Pole star and the western star, brighter than all the others, year, beginning horizon. But when with the Lyrids. I Shakespeare was actually tried to a boy of eight, observe them on there certainly was the night of their such a star. It was maximum in late the great stella April near the nova, or new star, anniversary of that revolutionized the great writer’s humanity’s death. The Moon understanding of was so bright how stars lie and that it was hard how they die. to see any stars It is very likely in the sky; even that William the bright planets, Shakespeare Jupiter, Mars, and saw many bright Saturn were not at meteors during his their usual sublime lifetime, certainly brilliance. During enough that at the course of an least one of them hour outside, I might have found spotted possibly The picture shows a sky bright as day, but it was actually illuminated by the its fiery way into one shooting star, fullMoon, at the height of the Lyrid meteor shower. Richard II, where, but that meteor upon the death of was so faint that it David and Wendee Levy live in Vail. Together they run both the Jarnac Observatory and the National Sharing the Sky Foundation. You can meet David at the monthly Star Night at the Corona Foothills Middle School. 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The other, well meaning opponent, has only lived in Pima county for roughly two years and has been campaigning for about half that time. I, by comparison, first came to Pima county on July 4, 1984 to serve as an aircraft electrician on the A-10 at Davis Monthan and later on the F-16 at the Tucson Air National Guard. My diverse education and experience is outlined in detail at http:// BackBacker.org. In my closing statement during the debate, I asked everyone to consider how we choose which candidates to support – offering ideas such as: the one with the most wealth, the one who has the most political connections (perhaps referred to as the establishment candidate), the one who has the name you have heard the most? Regardless of what method has been used over the past 20 years – it has not served us well up to this point. I would respectfully suggest we select the person who is most like us – average, hardworking people who are willing to work hard with integrity - who owe nothing to anyone except the people of Pima County. I ask for your vote – I want to be your Backer. Sincerely, John Backer hhhhhhhhhhhhh Home Care by Seniors for Seniors There’s a huge difference in the kind of home care you can receive from someone who really understands what your life is like as a senior. Your concerns and need for independence. Someone who like you, has a little living under his or her belt. Our caring, compassionate seniors are there to help. We offer the services you need to stay in your own home, living independently. • • • • Companionship Transportation Light Housekeeping Overnight Stays (24-hour care) . . . and more! For the help you want at a price you can afford® Call us today! 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I thought to myself, “What the @#%& are you doing?” I was very conflicted, and I thought about how I didn’t want to get them in trouble, because I love them, but this was really, really wrong. I didn’t know whose body it was; it was basically just a torso with the arms and legs already cut off, and my wife and son were hovering over it with bloody knives in their bloody hands. As I stood back from it all, shocked and trying to figure out what to do, my wife noticed me through the doorway and gave me this look from across the room of “Don’t just stand there! Help!” Then she got angry and said, “Come in here and help!” I said, “No, I’m not coming in to help with that! You guys are totally on your own! You already got me in trouble by just watching you!” Then, I woke up, sweating. It was a very short dream, but very, very disturbing because it was so real and so wrong. What do you think it means? For most of us, what is described above is probably one of the most horrifying and repulsive acts that we could ever conceive of—and this dreamer, as evidenced by his shock and refusal to take part in the bloody deed, obviously feels the same. When contacted, he was emphatic about the fact that his wife and son 520-762-8666 Now Open in Vail Watch for upcoming Special Events! No City Sales Tax .22 Ammo in Stock were both extremely kind and gentle people. However, in his dream, he sees his wife and son at the center of this grossly wicked activity—their guilt being symbolized by their “bloody hands”. All of this leads me to question what his wife and son could possibly be involved in, in his conscious world, which could translate into something so harsh and repugnant in his subconscious world? What disturbed his waking mind so dramatically that it would cause such a violent and unnatural manifestation in his dreaming mind? Most likely, the answer is that this dreamer feels that his wife and son are involved in some type of activity or system of belief that is extremely “wrong” to him—or that is in direct opposition to his own way of thinking/being/believing—and their wanting him to share in it is causing him great angst. However, because they are his family and he loves them, he feels that he must try to dismiss this emotional conflict—in his waking world—and suppress his upset over the matter. After being questioned, the dreamer was able to immediately identify something that had greatly disturbed him. It was a political issue in which his wife and son were in favor of, but one which he felt was in such far opposition to his own core beliefs and values that it was to the point of being “unnatural”—and threatening to take apart a belief system which he was a die-hard supporter of (no pun intended). He even stated that, “Yes, it was very, very disturbing to see them taking it (this belief system) apart—‘dismembering’ it with their beliefs—and wanting me to join them and agree.” Those ghastly and lingering images and feelings from his nightmare were, most likely, a symbolic reflection of the emotional distress which he was experiencing—but trying to suppress—because he felt agreement between the family could never be reached. In short, his brain sent this monstrous version of what he was feeling into his dreaming world in order to get his attention and force him to work out, and release, the buried conflict that was affecting his emotional health and well-being. It would probably be advisable for him to avoid any further political discussions until this process is completed—perhaps longer. Please submit your dreams for analysis to: [email protected] Of special interest is recurring dreams; otherwise, a most recent and remembered dream will work. Ms. Schild may need to establish contact with you for additional information. However, your name, email contact and shared information will stay anonymous and private. Feel free to use an alias. hhhhhhhhhhhhh "Western Hospitality with Friendly Prices" 13180 Colossal Cave Rd, Vail AZ 85641 Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/trailbossoutfitters 12 The Vail Voice 520-490-0962 I Am Not My Father: Reflections on Father's Day by Khevin Barnes I am not my father. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not that I didn’t love or respect my dad, but at times during my adolescent years those feelings were clouded by my own coming of age issues, as they are between many young people and their parents. Dad was a business man. He worked his way upward in a company that long ago was called Bell Telephone. That little communications company went on to become the A T & T of today, and my father played a significant role in that story. He started as a lineman, climbing the poles in his youth and finished his career in charge of the telephone employees of Orange County California. He personally oversaw the installation and creation of the so-called “Hot Line”, a direct telephone link between Richard Nixon’s western Whitehouse in San Clemente, California and Nikita Khrushchev in Moscow, Russia. With Father’s Day approaching on June 19th, I’ve been thinking about my Dad. I’ve been thinking about his cancer. And mine. I don’t know if heredity played any role in my own disease, but it doesn’t really matter to me. But I do wonder if there are characteristics much more profound than our physical traits which are passed along to us in our own lives from our parents. As I reflected on all of the varied and sometimes confusing feelings I’ve had after my own recent cancer diagnosis; thoughts of dying, of leaving my wife and siblings behind, of my unfinished work and my significance in life, I suddenly understood not just how my father lived and died as a result of his cancer, but how he felt. Rita Ranch Storage, Car & Dog Wash would like to applaud all of the hard work of the members of the Cienega High School Thespian Society and Christ Lutheran Vail Youth Group during their recent fundraisers! You represent the best in young students in the Rita Ranch/Vail community. A big congratulations on all of your efforts! Dad had a big autographed picture of Nixon, personally thanking him, hanging in the den at home. I never wanted to be like my father. When Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he never talked about it much. I never asked him about it either. There were some surgeries and lots of pills. But I didn’t live at home then and had no clue about his private life, his pain, or his pleasures. He continued to make stained glass art, his hobby after retirement, play golf and watch football on TV, none of which I have ever done or enjoyed. He died on the golf course. He was 70 years old. Dad was a big man, six feet and four inches tall. He was imposing, outspoken and outgoing. I had small bones, held my tongue, was shy except when doing my work as an entertainer on stage, and I kept a low profile. After he died, I retrieved my father’s score card from that golf game he was playing and saw that he was not scoring well that day. I was intrigued by the irony of that, since he was often in the winner’s circle in his golf tournaments. I suppose we don’t often get to choose the circumstances for our last day on Earth. 7850 S. Rita Road 520-664-0266 ritaranch.net and feelings of my parents. Human beings are such a wonderful mix of parts, a glorious hodgepodge of ancestral influences and collective factors. We are unique, it seems, by virtue of the unlimited combinations from which we are built, but we are still connected chemically and physically and emotionally to those who gave us life. It took over sixtyfive years for this simple truth to arrive. But guess what? I saw myself in a different body, but with mannerisms and movements and thoughts, and most importantly, with actual feelings that are locked into my genetic code, the result of my Dad’s transmission of parts of him to parts of me. I saw the look in my eyes, the posture of my body and the thoughts in my head, and I felt that I knew precisely how he felt back then; and as a result, I felt a closeness to him through this common bond of cancer that I was never able to know through our interests or vocation, life styles or limited conversations. I am alive today, surviving cancer like so many others, and deeply grateful for such feelings that seem to be linked in some amazing, primordial way, not just to the characteristics of my parents, but to the emotions I am my father. Happy Father’s Day Dad. Khevin Barnes is a male breast cancer survivor and stage magician. He is an Emmyaward-winning television writer and producer and writes often about healthcare. He resides in Vail, Arizona, and travels wherever he’s invited to speak to women and men about cancer. www.BreastCancerSpeaker. com hhhhhhhhhhhhh thevailvoice.com June 2016 13 Red Nose Day Staff at the local Walgreens store located at 9184 E Valencia Rd in Rita Ranch went out into the community to talk to local stores, shops, and businesses to get the word out about Red Nose Day. Employees sold Red Nose's for one dollar, took some group photos, and basically "Getting Seriously Silly." They were able to sell over 350 Red Noses in two hours and in the past six weeks sold over 4,300. Globally, over one billion dollars have been raised in the past twenty-five years. Half of the money distributed by Red Nose Day 2016 will be spent in the U.S. while the other half will support international causes. Domestically, funds raised have gone to support local food banks, reading programs, and preventative health care. Internationally, funds raised have helped to provide clean water, sanitation, and vaccines, in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Thanks to all the businesses in Rita Ranch community and surrounding areas helping the cause! For more information visit, http://rednoseday.org/our-impact/ 14 The Vail Voice 520-490-0962 Carmen Santana Honored by Students at Graduation On Tuesday the 24th of May, graduating students of Vail Academy and High School honored Carmen Santana as the one staff member who made an impact on their lives. For the past six years, Carmen has served as the day porter not only taking care of the building, but she also motivated the students with her positive attitude and helpful nature. Carmen was presented with a graduation robe adorned with student signatures as a sign of their appreciation. Senior Courtney Barger noted, "We love Carmen. I don't think you could talk to a single person here on campus who doesn't know her by name, you can always go and talk to her, you can always ask her for anything, she's always helpful." 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Old Vail Road, Tucson Thursday, June 2 3:30 PM - Lecture by Academy Village resident Marcia Neugebauer, space physicist and adjunct scientist with U of A Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, "Rosetta's Remarkable Visit to a Comet" @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane., Tucson Saturday, June 4 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Tuesday, June 7 11:30 AM - Concert by Nancy McCallion and the Scarlet Lettermen, original harmonized songs with guitar, bass and drums, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - He fell 10 stories…and survived. Hear his inspiring story and learn how the accident changed his perspective during “Overcoming Life’s Obstacles” at Lifetree Café @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail Wednesday, June 8 3:30 PM - Lecture by George Hammond, U of A professor and director of the Economic and Business Research Center, “Predicting Tucson’s Future” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 16 3:30 PM - Lecture by Dr. Mark V. Sykes, CEO and Director of the Planetary Science Institute, Tucson, “The Dawn Mission and What it Learned about Asteroids Vesta and Ceres” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane., Tucson 5:00 PM - Thursdays with Marla Closen, Pima County Supervisor candidate (Marla will speak at 6:00 PM) @ The Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson Saturday, June 11 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson 10:00 AM - Football and Cheer signups with the Southeast Trojans. The Trojans will be holding a canned food drive during registration to support Impact of Southern Arizona Vail. Bring out all your non-perishable goods and support our local Food Bank @ Hotrods Old Vail, 10500 E. Old Vail Road, Tucson to Lifetree Café @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail Thursday, June 16 3:30 PM - “Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony,” a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane., Tucson 5:00 PM - Thursdays with Marla Closen, Pima County Supervisor candidate (Marla will speak at 6:00 PM) @ The Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, 8959 E. Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson Saturday, June 18 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 7:00 AM - Del Lago Riders Motorcycle Club Ride TBD @ meet outside Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail Wednesday, June 22 2:30 PM - Lecture by Tucson Author Jane Eppinga, “Tombstone, Arizona: The Town Too Tough to Die.” Lecture co-sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council. @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson Thursday, June 23 3:30 PM - “The World of Jazz,” a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane., Tucson Saturday, June 25 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail Sunday, June 19 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Tuesday, June 14 FATHER'S DAY Tuesday, June 21 FLAG DAY 6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - It’s been said that “the truth will set you free.” Is this always true, or are there times it’s acceptable to lie? Discuss this with us during “Tell Me the Real Story” coming to Lifetree Café @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail 11:30 AM - U of A faculty artist recital featuring Brian Luce, flute @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 7:00 AM - Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce Business Power Hour - Recruit the Ideal Millennial Talent @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail 6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - Where does free speech end and political correctness begin? Discuss this with us during “Political Correctness: Where do you draw the line?” coming 11:30 a.m. – Concert by the Klezmopolitans ensemble, featuring Jewish and Eastern European folk music @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson The Vail Voice 10:30 AM - Christ Lutheran Vail is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive (Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made for a specific time by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 and pressing 2 when prompted. Use the sponsor code 'vailcommunity'. You may also schedule an appointment by logging onto 'redcrossblood.org' using the same sponsor code.) @ Christ Lutheran Vail Ministry Center, 14600 E. Colossal Cave Rd, Vail Tuesday, June 28 11:30 AM - Concert by the Dave Walton Trio featuring instrumental jazz @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 6:30 PM - Lifetree Cafe - Bad things can look pretty good sometimes. Can 520-490-0962 Vail Community Calendar Places to Go, Things to Do, People to See June 2016 - July 2016 Post an event at: http://www.thevailvoice.com/submit-your-event/ Deadline for posted events to make the print version is the 20th of the prior month. As dates change, events cancel and mistakes happen, always check the online version for any corrections or changes to events. we do anything to stop ourselves from giving in to temptation? Find out during “Temptation,” coming to Lifetree Café @ Hacienda Cafe at del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail Wednesday, June 29 3:30 PM - Videos of four TED Talks, “You have no idea where camels really come from,” “How I found a mythical boiling river in the Amazon,” “What my religion says about women,” and “Stunning photos of the endangered Everglades.” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson Thursday, June 30 3:30 PM - “The Art of Conducting,” a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane., Tucson Friday, July 1 Time TBA - Live music under the stars @ Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail Saturday, July 2 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Time TBA - Star Gazing Party @ Christ Lutheran Vail, 14600 E. Colossal Cave Road, Vail Monday, July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Time TBA - Parade with Splash Zone along Colossal Cave Road, Vail Time TBA - Block Party @ del Lago Golf Course, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail Saturday, July 16 Tuesday, July 5 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 11:30 AM - Concert Performer(s) TBA @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Wednesday, July 6 Tuesday, July 19 3:30 PM - Lecture /book-talk by Dan Flores, Santa Fe historian of the American West, discussing his latest book “Coyote America: a Natural & Supernatural History,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 11:30 AM - Concert by Michael Weiss and Liz Soflin, saxophone and percussion, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson Thursday, July 7 3:30 PM - Lecture by David Spector, Professor of Ornithology, Central Connecticut University, “Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Birds,” @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 3:30 PM - “American Musical Comedy,” a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson Saturday, July 9 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Tuesday, July 12 Tuesday, July 26 11:30 AM - Concert by Baba Marimba, a quartet of multiinstrumentalists who play African, Middle Eastern, Cuban, Brazilian, World Beat and original music, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson Thursday, July 28 3:30 PM - “What Make Opera Grand,” a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson Wednesday, July 20 Saturday, July 30 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail Thursday, July 21 3:30 PM - “The Music of J. S. Bach,” a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson Saturday, July 23 6:30 AM - Vail Flea Market @ Vail Steakhouse Cafe & Diner, 13005 E. Benson Hwy, Vail 11:30 AM - Vocal recital by Daniel Rosenberg, baritone, an outstanding high school senior who has been accepted at several prestigious music schools, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson hhhhhhhhhhhhh Because Life Gets Busy thehappycoyote.com Thursday, July 14 3:30 PM - “Introduction to Modern Music, a video replay from Omnibus, a 1950s music appreciation TV series written, performed and hosted by Leonard Bernstein, @ Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane, Tucson 8:00 AM - Rincon Valley Farmer's & Artisan's Market @ 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson 520- 345- 9974 Get $5.00 off your first delivery with this ad! Let Happy Coyote do your grocery shopping for you. No more pizza and fast food spending because you didn’t have time to shop. 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Thunderstorms and Your Dog Quality Care, Personalized Attention, Full-Service Pet Clinic by Liane Ehrich, Guest Contributor from VAILAZ.COM OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • • • • • • • CO2 Laser Surgery Digital Radiology Internal Medicine Dentistry Cold Laser Therapy Microchipping Puppy & Kitten Packages Large, private parking lot for your pet‛s safety Heather Redmon, DVM www.maderavet.com Valencia Rd H o u g h t o n Rit aR 574-3700 d X Madera Veterinary Hospital R d 7681 S. Houghton Road Excellent Care for Excellent Pets! Summer storms can be quite spectacular. The heat and humidity build high towering clouds that can produce massive clouds producing hail, strong winds, thunder, tornadoes, lightning and power outages. For many dogs, the storm season also brings a slew of symptoms grouped under the heading of thunderstorm phobia. Thunderstorm phobia is any behavior change exhibited by a dog during stormy weather. These changes can be subtle, and include restless pacing, hiding, and whining. More extreme behavioral changes include hysteria, digging at doors, and trying to jump through doorways and windows. Phobia is defined as an irrational fear. Irrational fear means that the danger of real harm is small, and the fear is disproportionately high. Phobias are also correlated with anticipatory fear. This is why dogs will become anxious at the threat of a storm. Some dogs sense oncoming storms before their owners. Storm phobias do not get better with time; in fact, if left untreated, they will become worse. Just like people, dogs rarely grow out of phobias, they grow into them. Storm phobias, especially if their symptoms are mild, can be and often are ignored. However, if you observe any changes in your dog’s behavior during a thunderstorm, you need to consider the probability that your dog suffers from storm phobia. Remember, a phobia feels no less real to the animal suffering it than does a legitimate fear. You may know that statistically planes are safer than cars, but that still doesn’t mean you will forego a double scotch the second you board a plane. Unlike flying, your dog cannot avoid being subjected to seasonal thunderstorms; so, how do you order your dog a double scotch? Getting your dog drunk is probably not the solution. There are things that you can do right now to help your dog. Interestingly, petting them and 24 The Vail Voice saying ‘it’s only a storm’ is not one of them, even if it makes you feel better. A simple solution that is successful with some dogs is creating a ‘safe room’ where they cannot see the lightning that triggers the thunder, or the thunder that follows. Setting up a radio helps create ambient noise. Many dogs will head to their room at the first sign of a scary storm. Other dogs respond positively to anxiety wraps and thundershirts. These shirts and wraps are like swaddling clothes in infants and for many dogs, they have a calming effect. To work properly, these devices must be fairly tight. Some dogs are extremely storm phobic and their actions can endanger themselves and others. Dogs have been known to jump through sliding glass doors, eat through drywall, and sprint through open doors. These dogs may need additional help to address their fear after it has progressed to this point. Your veterinarian, as always, is your dog’s best friend in solving the problem of storm phobia. Some veterinarians are very interested in behavioral problems, while others know essentially nothing about them. If your veterinarian offers you a bottle of pills for this issue and nothing more, then you need to find another veterinarian for this problem. Storm phobia is a complex problem. Many dogs who are storm phobic also have other undiagnosed phobias. A skilled veterinary professional can walk you through what to expect and how to help your dog. Though thunderstorm phobia is widespread in dogs, there is some evidence that it has a higher incidence in the herding breeds as well as some of the hounds. The incidence of storm phobias seems to also occur more often in dogs that come through rescue organizations, perhaps due to prior instability in their lives, though no one knows for certain. With the right tools and information, you can help mitigate much of your pet’s fear and help your dog cope with the worst that the summer storm season brings. hhhhhhhhhhhhh 520-490-0962 Now Hiring Customer Service Bilingual Customer Service Apply Now www.apply2jobs.com/agero Photo by Intelligent Design Captured START YOUR NEW CAREER WITH US! We provide world-class customer service for more than 100 leading corporations and support over 75 million of their loyal customers. Join our team and help us continue to grow. We offer competitive wages and many great benefits. 1401 S. Pantano Rd. 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Coming in third was the team from the Vail School District’s Desert Willow Elementary School. Team members were Stephen Forgacs, Kenny Riesgo, Nick Weigel, and Dylan Van Echo. Plans are already underway for next year’s tournament. by Anne Gibson It was a beautiful Saturday morning on May 7th as 128 players hit the links at the Del Lago Golf Club for the Fifth Annual Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. The proceeds from this tournament will enable the Chamber to continue to award scholarships next year to those chosen graduating Vail seniors preparing to attend Arizona universities, said Dennis Fischer, tournament founder and five-year golf tournament chair. In addition to being the stimulus and leadership to oversee the raising of the funds for Vail students, Fischer is also the chairman of the scholarship committee. With a small committee, he reads every student application and together they select the scholarship recipients. “It does give me a lot of pleasure to award the scholarships, and I do enjoy talking with the kids,” said Fischer, who volunteers hundreds of hours of his expertise and connections to the tournament and scholarship committees. This year there were 75 scholarship applicants. “I volunteer at the Vail and Sahaurita schools ten days a year talking to the kids about careers in mining, how to write a resume, and how to interview for a job” Fischer said, showing his commitment to students. Del Lago Golf Club hosts upwards of 100 groups and tournament events a year, said Steve Gummere, general manager of the Club. We are proud to be the host course for local organizations to raise funds for their project that benefit our friends and neighbors. Some examples of these organizations, in addition to the Chamber, hosted by Gummere, Ott YMCA Board Chair David Wilson, Ott Board Member Daren Layton, and Ott Executive Director and Chamber Board Member Charlie Buchanan enjoy the tournament lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, and Hacienda’s special homemade potato chips. Their YMCA team was completed with the fourth member, Ott Senior Program Director R. J. Bergman. are Cienega Rotary Club, Cienega High School and Booster Club, Vail Christian Church, American Legion Post #109, and St Rita in the Desert to name a few. Both Cienega and Empire High School golf teams are hosted at Del Lago. The Del Lago Golf Club is a public course consisting of the Hacienda del Lago Restaurant, Pro Shop, one of the finest practice facilities in Southern Arizona, Knockerball field, and an 18-hole championship golf course, said Gummere. The course consists of 188 acres, nine beautiful lakes, over six miles of cart paths, and spectacular views. The results of the Chamber contest found the First Place winning team was from Southwest Septic Service. Team players were Shane Stamback, Kurt Stamback, Tyler Stamback, and Caleb Shull. Southwest Septic Service also won the tournament in 2014. The Second Place winning team was from Harrington Technologies featuring players Robert Harrington, Whittley “Anne” Gibson is a third generation Tucsonan and an alumni of the University of Arizona. She is very involved in the Vail community,currently serving on the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, as a Vail Pride Day Director, and is the Bethel Baptist Promotion Committee Chair. She also has served for 12 years as an elected member of the Vail Unified School District Governing Board. hhhhhhhhhhhhh Video Production Social Media Networks Website Videos Commercial Marketing Training Post Editing Call: 5203338847 Video Business Cards Business Events Product Demos Anniversaries Birthday Parties www.makeitvideo.com Let me help you capture your moments in time. 26 The Vail Voice 520-490-0962 Colossal Cave Road Project: A Partnership by J.J. Lamb, Vail Preservation Society 300 days. Not quite a year, but the plain truth, is that at times, it will seem interminable. The end result will be wonderful, smoother traffic flow, improved safety and a transformed Vail town center. When the work is done there will be a center turn lane, walkways on both sides of Colossal Cave Road, landscaping, safer railroad crossings with improved visibility, better drainage, and beautiful public art punctuating our streetscape and book ending our historic town center. Vail Preservation Society, who is funding and facilitating the creation of the public art, is a project stakeholder. This is another way that VPS fulfills our mission to Connect Community Through Local History. Art builds a sense of place, especially when it is created by and for the Vail community. There will never be a “perfect” time to complete this important road work. Like a critical operation the doctor says is necessary, we have to prepare for and be an informed “patient” (resident). We must plan ahead every day and work cooperatively with the team of experts performing the necessary “procedure.” Sandi Garrick, Pima County’s Colossal Cave Road project manager, is managing for success. All of the stakeholders have met, understand the significant challenges this project presents, and are committed to working together to ensure a safe, successful and on-time project completion. There will be no long-term progress for the central Vail community without this project. The project will have a page on the Pima County Transportation website so you can check on progress. thevailvoice.com During the project, there will be two lanes of traffic. There will be two short periods during which the road will be closed for the Union Pacific Railroad to complete its part of the project. The number of residents heading to work and the number of students attending school will not change. What each of us can do to make this construction period safe and on schedule is to community’s story. I can’t wait for the wonderful changes this project will bring to the Vail community! A little about “the rest of the story.” Colossal Cave Road was constructed in 1898 by the Helvetia Mining Company who spent $10,000 on its construction from Helvetia to Vail’s siding. It was called Vail Road Colossal Cave Road Highway 80 in 1935. plan ahead. Build extra time into your schedule. Understand that every bus must stop, set their break, open the door, and look both ways at each railroad track crossing. This is the law, but we wouldn’t have it any other way because we all care about the safety of our community’s children. Show appreciation to the construction workers who are making our transportation improvements happen. They may be working for Southern Arizona Paving, Kinder Morgan, Union Pacific Railroad, Pima County Transportation or other organizations - they are all building a better future for Vail. They are all concerned and planning for safety and to provide smooth traffic flow. Each of us is a partner and stakeholder as well in ensuring that the project proceeds safely. Our positive attitude will make the 300 days of construction a safe and productive part of our until 2006. In 1926 a petition was presented by local residents including Frank Schmidt of Colossal Cave and Guy Monthan of Rancho del Lago on behalf of the town of Vail seeking the establishment of a highway: “Beginning at a point on the TucsonBenson Highway in the Town of Vail, Arizona, thence across the concrete dip over the Pantano Wash on the old Vail-Benson Highway, along the present constructed road to Collossal Cave, a distance of 6.2 miles more or less.” Three notices were posted on June 29, 1926, at the railroad crossing at the west end of the proposed road, on a fence post along the proposed road near Monthan’s Ranch,and on a sign post at the eastern end of the proposed road. On July 30, 1926 the Board of Viewers appointed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved the acceptance of the road. They said “We have examined the proposed location and believe that all lands, by the location and construction of an improved road, will benefit thereby in excess of any damages that may result.” I agree. In 2016 and into the future, Vail will benefit thereby. Every time you pass a construction worker or wait as a bus safely crosses the tracks, keep the long term benefits in mind as you plan for the extra time it will take. It will be worth it, and our attitudes as community stakeholders will ensure a safe and on-time project. hhhhhhhhhhhhh Photo by Intelligent Design Captured June 2016 27 what your neighbors were doing!” Frances grew up at Colossal Cave and picked up her mail in Vail. Vail Preservation Society Connecting Community Through Local History Since 2006 A Gift to the Future by J.J. Lamb Dads, and moms, work daily to build a framework within their home, neighborhood, school and community that will nurture their children. We want children to feel secure so that they can explore the world with confidence. We want them to feel respected and cared for so they will show respect and caring to others. We want them to understand the importance of connections. There is within each of us a need to connect with family, people and place. We work together to ensure that our home towns are great places to live. Preserving historic places is about so much more than bricks and mortar or boards and shingles; it is about the relationships of the people who connect to build a stronger community together. In a place like Vail, established in 1880, where we are now surrounded by row after row of new stucco homes built to standard plans by developers from somewhere else, the two sole remaining buildings at the heart of Vail take on added significance. They are authentic, visual reminders of the hopes, dreams and daring of an earlier generation who loved this place as much as we do. The 1935 Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert and the 1908 Old Vail Store & Post Office, located between the railroad tracks, creates a sense of place. A strong sense of identity is a significant part of providing a firm foundation to grow a community. In 2016, where most residents are from somewhere else, the Vail Schools and beautiful landscape drew us here and another home town tugs at our heart strings. It is important to remember that Vail is the home town of the children growing up here. This is the place that will fill their memories and be at the center of the stories 28 Chloe and Zoe sit on the back step of the 1908 Vail Store and Post Office. Courtesy Vail Preservation Society. they share with their children. Strong families and strong communities go hand in hand. This Father’s Day we are grateful for dads, but also that the sole remaining pre-statehood building in Vail, the 1908 adobe Old Vail Store & Post Office, is going to be preserved. This is a gift we can give to the future. The 1908 Old Vail Store & Post Office was the hub of communication and commerce for an area stretching from the Rincon Valley in the north to the Santa Rita and Empire Mountains to the south. Correspondence was welcomed equally by well-to do ranch owners like the Jelks, Haskell’s, and the Day’s, and railroad workers like the Haro’s, Bravo’s and Allen’s. Homesteaders, miners, wranglers and teamsters all crossed paths at the Vail Store & Post Office. The walls of the humble adobe have echoed with joy, sorrow and laughter when a beer or a stiff shot of whisky hit the long wooden bar in its early days. Confrontations sometimes ended with a gunshot. The smell of fresh hay, lathered horses and oiled leather were taken for granted when the Tucson to Helvetia or Tombstone Stages made their regular stops at the west end of the building. Mexican and Yaqui families escaping unrest in Mexico stopped by in hopes of hearing where work could be found, purchase canned goods, or pick up a letter from loved ones. Vail children were proud to have the job of carrying the mail bag tossed from passing trains into the adobe where mail was sorted and placed in P.O. boxes. During the 1930s the boys of the local Civilian Conservation Corp camp at Colossal Cave stopped in to pick up their mail and exchange gossip with Postmistress Mary Jane Warner. Many tears were shed when a telegraph arrived saying that Private Bernardino Estrada, son of Mt. Fagan homesteader Francisco Estrada, wouldn’t be coming home. The call announcing the elopement of Jack Herman and Jane Dillon at the beginning of WWII came to the Vail Store and Post Office which had one of Vail’s few phones. Whatever happened anywhere in the area was probably discussed over the counter at the Vail Store & Post Office. According to Frances Schmidt Sundt, “The Vail Store & Post Office was the hub of the community. We went to the post office just to find out what was going on. After all, you had to know The adobe 1908 Old Vail Store & Post Office is the sole remaining physical reminder of the national economic and cultural forces that converged at Vail at the turn of the last century. Every other trace of Vail’s railroad, mining and ranching roots at the town site have been erased by time, population growth, and development. This humble adobe is a reminder of Territorial Arizona and the daily struggles of those that made a life here. Located where Vail began, it, and the beautiful Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert, bookend the heart of Vail. Both are significant enough to be listed on the National Register. VPS is proud to be working with the Vail School District and that the1908 Old Vail Store & P.O. will be the next student preservation project funded by your Vail Preservation Society. It is an investment in our youth and Vail’s future! Vail Preservation Society J.J. Lamb, is a founding member of the Vail Preservation Society, a 2011 Arizona Culturekeeper, and U of A graduate. She is the coordinator of the New Deal in Arizona Heritage tourism map, earning a 2009 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Award. Her family has lived in Vail since 1971. She currently leads efforts to rehabilitate the 1915 Section Foreman House at Esmond Station K8, and brought the Arizona Main Street Program Vail Connects to Vail. hhhhhhhhhhhhh The Tanque Verde Voice Confused about how to get your message to residents in the far north east? Advertise in The Tanque Verde Voice [email protected] or 520.490.0962 For more information www.TheTanqueVerdeVoice.com The Vail Voice 520-490-0962 Make your home feel like new again! 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Three or four coyotes can eviscerate a large canine in seconds. from Jim Gressinger at Southern Arizona Guide (southernarizonaguide. com) Ranchers have tried to decimate the coyote population for more than two centuries. As a teenager, I worked on my father’s cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon. The alfalfa growers had killed almost all the coyotes, mostly by poison. The result: a huge explosion in the rabbit population. And what do rabbits love more than anything? You guessed it. Alfalfa. In the summer of 1963, the alfalfa crops were being decimated by what seemed like millions of rabbits. The Arizona Game and Fish Department estimates that about 200,000 coyotes live in Arizona. They are equally at home in the wild, in our cities and in the suburbs; anywhere they can snatch a meal. They are particularly fond of packrats, cottontails, jackrabbits, stray kitty cats and dogs. If you declaw your cat and even if you don't, it is best to keep it indoors at all times. Lacking the ability to climb a tree, your cat has no defense against your neighborhood coyotes. Out here in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains it’s usually very quiet. The most notable exception comes in the middle of the night as ear-piercing screeches of a pack of coyotes squabbling over a possible rabbit kill. Over the years, I have lost two big male dogs to coyotes and don’t intend to let that happen again. Coyotes are smarter than dogs. Generally, they have two tactics for bringing down a healthy dog. First, if the pooch is foolish enough to chase them, the coyotes will form a relay. The dog will chase one while the others rest. Then another will allow the dog to chase it. Soon, the dog is exhausted and defenseless. The end comes quickly. Second, the pack sends a female in heat close to the male canine. She then entices the unsuspecting lothario toward where the rest of the pack Part of my job was to go out into the fields every evening after work and shoot as many rabbits as possible: usually 20 or more a night. The same pattern occurred here in Southern Arizona. Apparently farmers have become a bit more enlightened since they now mostly leave coyotes alone. (Wish we could say that about the now nearly extinct Mexican gray wolf.) We too have become more enlightened. Every creature has a purpose in the ecosystem. Our attitude is that they were here first and we are the intruders. We won’t kill our native critters, except under the most extraordinary circumstances. When I say “we,” I can’t include Buddy, our Sonoran Devil Dog. There’s nothing Bud likes better than chasing packrats and rabbits. And if he catches one, he will kill it. So far, our efforts to enlighten him have failed. We won’t even kill a rattler, even though Bud finds six or seven in our gardens every year. We have a 48-inch professional snake-grabber that we use to relocate the wayward beasts down to a nearby wash and away from the road. Upon release, we politely but firmly tell each snake not to return. To our knowledge none has, even though they are known to be territorial. Speaking of critters that inhabit our Southern Arizona neighborhoods, there is a very insightful and well-written book entitled: There's a Bobcat in My Backyard. This is an ArizonaSonora Desert Museum Guide written by Jonathan Hanson. It is highly recommended. El Lobo: a Mexican Gray Wolf at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. 30 The Vail Voice hhhhhhhhhhh 520-490-0962 Celebrating 1 year at our new location and 9 years in Vail! Khrystle Zap, Vince Watson, Laury Watson, Phil Watson and Rick Bennon Evenings and Weekend Calls Accepted Please review our testimonials at: UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AT OLD VAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET OUR PROVIDER Astrid Chabert, MD, was born and raised in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. 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