by Susann Miller As you get ready to take advantage of deals or give back during this holiday season, BBB provides some holiday tips on how to do so safely. Gift Receipts: Always ask for a gift receipt. This way the recipient can return or exchange a gift if it’s not just right. Warranty Information: Inquire about the store’s return policy and...
American Legion’s Matthew Griffis has been selected as the new director of Arizona’s American Legion Law Enforcement Career Academy (ALLECA). ALLECA is a partnered youth program between the Department of Arizona American Legion and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) that began back in 1981 and has now reached its 38th year. ALLECA is...
by John Simpson October was cool and wet for southern Arizona. Most areas in Vail reported 2-3 inches of rain for the month. I recorded 2.59,” which is the wettest October at my place so far this decade. In fact, 4 of the last 8 Octobers, I recorded no rain. Therefore, this month was well above my 8-year October average of 0.79.” The Tucson...
by Rob Cottrell Seven years ago, my daughter came out. I love her. Nothing will ever change that. Nothing. I stand with her. I defend her. I believe in her. I protect her. And my life’s work is now to advocate for her and for all those in the LGBTQI community. Maybe you have a gay son, or a lesbian daughter, or a bisexual, transgender or queer...
The recent large lotteries resulted in news stories of people standing in long lines seeking to buy tickets. In some of these news stories, people told of their dreams of what they would do with the lottery winnings. Such stories included buying houses for family members and the often said “quitting work.” In contrast to that we have seen stories...
Desert Zen Yoga Studio Lori Fitzpatrick has opened Desert Zen yoga studio located at Old Vail and Houghton Road. Classes start October 6th. They will be a full yoga studio with 36 classes a week for all levels. A free class will be held for 12-17 year olds on Monday evenings to work on body acceptance and self esteem. Family yoga is on Saturday...
Dear Heather, My husband and I have been together for four years. Each of those years we have gone to my husband’s sister’s home for Thanksgiving. She is a gracious hostess and we all have a fabulous time. This year, however, I have the cooking itch. I would love to begin hosting a Thanksgiving of my own. I am so concerned that I will step on my...
Dear Claire, I dream this dream where I am shopping with my sister in this really huge and busy department store. In the last dream that I had, she is following me very closely. I see something that I really like. It is a beautiful green sweater. I say, “Look at that sweater!” My sister says, “Which one?” I say, “That green one.” As I start to...
by MaRico Tippett Since I have started as President & CEO of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, I have been asked numerous times; “What is the chamber of commerce?” and “What does the chamber do?” What is the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce? GVACC is a network of businesses that have joined together to improve economic, cultural...
It’s election season! Why not try a book or movie that tosses you right into the tense world of conspiracies and political upheaval? Transfer of Power by Vince Flynn Weiner from IFC Films Eighteen Acres by Nicolle Wallace The 13th Target by Mark De Castrique Like these? Be sure to check out the full list on our website. These book recommendations...
