by Angela deVesty Change. Unless it’s something we’re adding to our pocket, it’s not typically a word we like to hear. Just ask anyone who’s ever been told their ideas, work, or hairstyle may need a change. Even when it’s clearly necessary, it’s often difficult. A key model for understanding organizational change was developed by Kurt Lewin...
by Tom Howard Houghton Road over the Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Traffic has been shifted and work continues on the demolition of the old structure. Crews have been hauling dirt from Atterbury Wash Road to help in building up the grade for the new section of bridge that will become the southbound lanes of Houghton when completed. Speed limits...
by Brad Adams, Asst Scoutmaster Boy Scout Troop 770 held an impressive Eagle Scout Court of Honor on March 11th when Scout Stephan Averill-Mittendorf was presented with his Eagle Scout Rank. This brought the total of Eagle Scouts from Troop 770 to 22. Stephan, son of Walter and Catherine Mittendorf, joined Troop 770 in 2008, following his Cub...
by Rob Samuelsen Arizona has complex geology! Based on an ancient bed of sedimentary limestone, upheaval, volcanic action, pressure, and erosion it has resulted in basalt, gneiss, mica, granite, copper, gold, silver, … and caves! Certainly, Colossal Cave and Kartchner Caverns come to mind, but spelunkers know that where there is one cave, there...
The Vail Chorale has been busily preparing for its Spring 2018 concerts, and is eager to welcome choral music lovers to attend performances on Saturday, April 14th at 3:00 pm at the Arizona Senior Academy (in Academy Village/Altura) and on Sunday, April 15th at 3:00 pm at the Del Webb Lodge (in Rancho del Lago). Founded in 2011, the Greater Vail...
by Anthony Gomez The 2017-2018 Empire Boys Basketball Team concluded their season as the winningest class in school history. The Empire Ravens Varsity Basketball team broke and set several records this season capped off with a run in the State Tournament and State Quarterfinals in Prescott. The team’s achievements included the following:...
Dear Heather, I am a full time working, mother of 4 children. While I adore being a wife and mother, lately I just feel tired. I don’t want to be the type of mom that is ragged and worn down, but I feel that is the path I am headed down. I feel like I can’t get ahead with all the chores and the children’s needs and activities. Can you offer any...
by G. K. Lamb Seeing a need in the community, Vail Plumbing is expanding their services in 2018. In addition to their basic plumbing services including water mains, water treatment systems, fixtures and faucets, gas piping water heaters, and fixing those annoying drips and leaks, they are now proud to offer sewer and drain cleaning with state-of...
by Susann Miller Online purchase scams are now the riskiest form of consumer fraud, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau. In 2017, consumers reported more than 47,000 scams to the BBB Scam Tracker. Over 100,000 heroes have shared their experiences to warn others and from this data, we can share the Top Ten Scams of 2017. BBB...
Rhymes + rhythm + illustrations = fun for your little one! Celebrate National Poetry Month with these (and many other) collections that provide a great starting point for a life-long love of poetry. Like these? Be sure to check out the full list on our website. These book...
