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Vail Preservation

One more objective was gained for the Vail Area Historic Sites Rehabilitation (HP 109) proposed bond project at the Cultural Acquisition Commission meeting on August 23, 2007. The next goal is making it through the Pima County Bond Advisory Committee meeting Nov 2nd, 2007.

 

On August 23rd, Linda Mayro, Cultural Resources Manager for Pima County provided a brief recap of a previous meeting while the Commission and speakers in the audience expressed support for the County’s proposed projects.

 

Vail residents and pioneers expressed support for HP 109 by sharing their thoughts and voices. Marcela Figueroa-Gutierrez, Carmen and Fred Mayer wrote about long-ago, Rosie Mayer spoke to the Commission and J.J. Lamb read a letter on behalf of Francisco Bejarano.

 

Ms. Mayro recommended that the Commission approve the County’s proposed list of projects as presented to the Commission in August. The motion was moved and approved by the commission.

 

One of those projects, the Vail Area Historic Sites Rehabilitation proposal, which includes the Old Vail Post Office and the Santa Rita Shrine, would create a partnership between Pima County and the community to preserve, restore and share the heritage of the area.

 

One important meeting in the near future is on November 2nd 2007 at the Manning House-450 W Paseo Redondo from 8am-1pm.  

 

You may  send emails or letters of support for the Vail Area Historic Sites to Vailpreservationsociety@gmail.com or PO Box 982, Vail AZ 85641. Community support has been vital to this ongoing process.

 

Upcoming Vail Preservation Society Fundraisers and Events:

 

Sat Oct,  13th 2007 Arizona Odyssey- 24 Hour Relay Run –Leg 29 “Between the Tracks”

http://www.arizonaodyssey.com/things2do.html

 

Sun. Oct 21st 2007  2008 Monthly Vail Preservation Society Meeting-3:30pm at The Vail Connection -Third Sunday of Every Month- 419-4428 or 247-3838 info-newcomers always welcome!

 

Sun. Oct 28t 2007 Autumn Run 4 Miler & 1Mile Kid's Run - Helping to preserve Vail's history "One Step at a Time!"  8am

http://www.taggrun.com/

 

Sat. April 26th 2008 “Between the Tracks” Reunion (more details in the future)

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