Dehydration is a condition that can occur when the loss of body fluids, mostly water, exceeds the amount that is taken in. With dehydration, more water is moving out of individual cells and then out of the body than the amount of water that is taken in through drinking. Medically, dehydration usually means a person has lost enough fluid so that...
Dear Claire, I had a really good dream, and then I had it again the next night. It was daytime in the dream, and it was really sunny outside, and I felt very happy and carefree. Out of nowhere, two silver dollars just appeared on this really narrow path on the ground. The silver dollars were side-by-side on the path, and the path was made of...
by Martha Tanner On Monday, May 14th, 135 performing arts students from Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School visited their neighboring community at Del Webb and performed for the residents. Their performance was well received and all involved were uplifted. After the performance residents provided treats for the students. Music teacher, Martha Tanner...
By David James I’ve often heard Modern Art and Contemporary Art uttered as one and the same. Not so. As with any field of specialization, subtleties, distinctions and depths prevail. Modern art is generally and loosely thought of as form that rejects tradition and all prior attempts at thought or emotional control by religious authorities. ...
Back in 2006, Wendee and I founded an organization designed to spread our enthusiasm and passion for the night sky. We called it the National Sharing the Sky Foundation. Its basic purpose was to bring the magic of the night sky to as many people as we possibly could. Over the years, we have encouraged thousands of people to enjoy the night sky...
One of the unique things about our community is the sacrificial service of many and the way that strengthens the very core of this southeast region. In this instance, I have a specific person in mind. The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce recently accepted Michelle Harrington’s resignation as our Executive Director. She will continue to...
Amazon is coming to Vail — a $600 million impact over the next 5 years according to Joe Snell of the Sun Corridor, Inc. Raytheon’s presence is being expanded. IBM just celebrated its 40th birthday and is going strong. The UA Tech Park is at capacity and adding The Village at Rita Road — a mixed-use development that will include retail, commercial...
On May 15th, the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to proceed with a public/private partnership that will fund the extension of Valencia Road to Old Spanish Trail on Tucson’s southeast side. The $16 million project will include a 2.6 mile extension of Valencia from Houghton Road to Old Spanish Trail. The extension will likely be...
Vail Academy and High School Valedictorian Daniel Gately will be attending ASU enrolled in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College in the fall pursuing a degree in elementary education. Mr. Gately cites his mother, Kathryn, as his inspiration, writing that she “has dedicated selfless service to my community and my school.” Salutatorian Julianna Roper...
Dear editor: Recently Pima DOT hired a contractor to crack seal Old Spanish Trail, Camino Loma Alta and Colossal Cave Road in preparation of micro-sealing these roads sometime in the future. The issue is with the incompetent application of the crack seal treatment being of the wrong viscosity and temperature, creating what is like a washboard road...
