Dear Claire,I keep dreaming of this huge wave, like a tidal wave, outside of my house. It is like there is an ocean outside of my house, and there is this huge wave of water right outside the front door of the house. It is just this wall of water, and I can see it through my living room window, which is right next to the front door. It is not like...
by Susan Summers Whether you’re a frequent golfer, an occasional golfer or a pretend golfer, reserve October 29th for Greater Vail Community Resources annual fundraising tournament at Del Lago Golf Course. As always, proceeds from this event go directly to fund Resources Vail Food Bank and its programs which serve local families, students and the...
Vail School District Foundation has been very busy this school year! In the last two months, we have awarded over $16,000 in grants to our amazing Vail teachers! We are so grateful for our returning business sponsor, Jen Anderson – Long Realty. Thank you for your donation as well as your sponsorship of our staff appreciation event for Vail...
Warren Buffett is perhaps the most famous and most successful investor alive. One quote that always stuck with me is especially prescient at this point in the economic cycle. “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Many investors will buy a stock and HOPE it goes up. Hope is not a strategy. A better way to manage...
by Steven Ray McDonald In the summer of 2021, it became apparent to me we had a trash and dumping problem in Vail and Rita Ranch. Disgusting trash was everywhere, sofas, discarded Jacuzzis, beds, and furniture. I saw a couch dumped on Mary Ann Cleveland. Why isn’t ADOT cleaning up the trash along the interstate? It literally looks like I-10...
For 87 years St. Rita in the Desert has been the faith center for Vail’s Catholic Christian life. We have served the community through our daily Mass, Faith Formation classes, Outreach food distribution, clothing drives, the St. Vincent de Paul Conference, and the annual St. Rita Festival. The festival, dating back to the 1990s, was always...
by Rick Bass Vail Ready Mission Statement: “To Preserve Our Great Quality of Life & Protect Our Rare Eco-Region By Informing, Educating & Engaging Our Dynamic Growing Community.” Author’s note: Last month’s Vail Voice article, I wrote the article “Celebrating National Good Neighbor Day.” The author’s name was incorrect (not...
By K. Nepsa I recently read an article about a child who put a few pieces of the cereal Trix into his ant farm. He observed the ants’ strange behavior and his parents were sure to write about his experience. Supposedly, the ants proceeded to dig up their dead comrades throughout the farm and pile them on top of the Trix. Why would they do this...
It’s termite season in the Vail area, and if you suspect that subterranean termites have moved into your home, the steps to take during the early stages of an infestation are vital. Learning to spot the red flags is step one. Spotting the Red FlagsTermites could remain undetected in your home for months, or even years, if you don’t know how...
Beauty TipGood news! The braids, ponytails and buns that keep hair out of your face, also create an illusion of less frizz. Apply your leave-in products allowing your hair to air and your hair will love drying heat free.Health TipIceberg lettuce is not only high in water and fiber but it’s also a source of vitamins A and K. One cup of...
