by Chuck Colbath John Chaisson has owned and managed Bavilon since 2011. For his 10th year, John and his staff are very excited to offer natural, organic products and services with an effort to make the salon safer for staff, clients, and Mother Earth. Recently the media has touted the dangers of hair color. These dangers are real. As reported on...
By Charlotte Herdliska, Corona de Tucson Fire Marshall At this time of year, a lot of folks start planning for the summer season and vacations. Camping, boating, hiking, and travel all require some sort of preparation. While you’re getting ready for your vacation or just a long weekend, you should probably check the expiration dates on the...
By Tricia Beck, M.Ed., Beck Leadership Rejection is scary to everyone, so it makes sense that nervousness and panic are common reactions to public speaking. Telling someone to “just get over it!” doesn’t get rid of those negative emotions, and neither does keeping a tally of how often someone stutters or starts. The best cure is accumulating...
By Kimberly N. In order to explore of the geology of our slice of the Rincon Mountains, we need to widen the lens a little and look at the regional geology of Tucson and the greater southwest. It can help with understanding the bigger picture of our Sonoran Desert, and its picturesque scenery. It’s difficult for many of us to conceptualize...
By Ryn Gargulinski, Certified Professional Coach at Rynski Coaching Even with Vail’s consistent sunshine and lack of snow, you can still get a little blah during the winter. Especially now that the holiday hubbub has passed, New Year’s resolutions have lost their luster, and warmer weather seems eons away. Don’t fret if you’re not feeling as peppy...
By Tamra Haase Was the last time you looked at a house through an open house? Or was it online? My 30 years of experience tell me that most of you reading this article will be looking at your cell phone, iPad, or maybe your computer when searching for a new place to lay your head. Before jumping in your car, you’ll examine all the online resources...
By Ellie Abraham When Alison Berryman and her husband Adam moved into their Sycamore Canyon subdivision in Corona de Tucson in 2009, she thought it was wonderful. Friendly neighbors, perfect home and yard, great location. But there was one important aspect missing. — a library. After mourning that lack, Allie (longtime and logical nickname)...
By Rob Halberg The 12th Annual Tucson Festival of Books will be held March 14 – 15 from 9:30am to 5:30pm at the University of Arizona. Entry is free. When it began in 2009, there were 450 authors and about 50,000 attendees. This week over 135,000 people are expected to attend, making it the third largest Festival of Books in the nation. The...
By Kristina Knauer (Grateful Child of God, Joyful Wife, Blessed Mother of 5, Substitute Teacher, Volunteer Librarian, Secretary/Board Member of FSEL (Friends of the Southeast Library), Aspiring Writer, CEO of Crazy Town USA) I am a substitute teacher for the Vail School District. This job provides a unique perspective on a lot of things. It is...
By Charlotte Herdliska, Corona de Tucson Fire Marshal As you may already know, Arizona grass fires tend to be very hot and fast burning. With fire season upon us again, I am asking the Vail Voice to re-print this article. The easiest way to beat fires is to create a fire break in front of the fire. A fire break is a clear space where there is no...
