by Linda Lee Smith The American Legion Post 109 dining room will reopen on September 7th. A wide array of meals, as well as bingo, are held there. The public is welcome to enjoy the reasonably priced, delicious meals served in the dining room, along with some special events held in the Post 109 lounge. Our monthly calendar appears online at...
By Article Author Now that monsoon rains have brought dormant plants back to life, staff and interns at Saguaro National Park will begin the seasonal use of herbicides to control buffelgrass. The Park has been using ground-based herbicide applications to control buffelgrass and other invasive non-native species since 2005. Many city, county...
By Claire Schild Dear Claire, The following dream happens regularly, but in different ways. However, the focus of the dream is always the same; I will be dreaming that I can’t breathe. It happens in many situations. Sometimes, it is because something is causing me to be unable to breathe. Like I am in a small room, and there is no air. Or, I am in...
By Dr. Shaun McGuire I have studied exercise physiology since 1992. In that time, I have tried a variety of different programs – strength training, cardio, Yoga, Tae Bo, and Nintendo Wii fitness, just to name a few. I find variety keeps my interest up and introduces different health benefits. Recently, I discovered Gyrotonic. To describe...
By Article Author Vail Preservation Society (VPS) received its sixth award in 2019 this month! It is an honor to be recognized at the state and local levels with the following awards: Museum Association of Arizona’s Institution of Excellence, Greater Vail Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year, Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Heritage...
By Fire Marshal Charlotte Herdliska Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. To determine the age of your smoke alarm, look at the back where you will find the date of manufacture. Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from the date of manufacture. Hard-wired interconnected smoke alarms can be replaced most of the time without...
By Article Author Drowning Impact Awareness Month (DIAM) began in August 2004 by Phoenix Children’s Hospital. DIAM is the largest collaborative water safety effort in the State of Arizona. June, July, and August are peak times for child drownings in Arizona. Back-to-school distractions in August make it a high-risk month for child drowning...
By Article Author That dream trip next summer isn’t going to pay for itself. Slashing auto insurance costs can translate into hundreds of dollars saved for your trip. Here are four ways to save big on auto insurance! Rethink your loyalty and bundling discounts. While some companies offer discounts the longer you stay a customer, it doesn’t mean...
To the editor: It seems odd that the local print media had been so publicity friendly to the Bike Ranch people while not finding their way clear to publish a single one of the several well researched opposition pieces submitted. This was punctuated with a piece from the developer’s paid architect, among the most recent shills for the cause...
By Anne “AJ” Perrin Note: This is fifth in a series of articles on the five principals in CdT. Quite a dynamic personality, Monica Wright exudes positiveness as she began our interview. She is the principal of Vail School District’s non-traditional high school, Pantano High School on Houghton Road, next door to the campus of Andrada Polytechnic...
