Monday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy — Lecture by Constance Hargrove, Pima County Director of Elections, “Election Administration – Securing Democracy.” 13715 E. Langtry Lane off Old Spanish Trail. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy — Lecture by Cindy Soffrin, representative of the League of Women Voters, “Ballot...
By Chuck Colbath Our staff recently attended a color class in our salon. The master educator worked with our stylists who utilized the mannequins we purchased for this purpose. We had great feedback from our stylists who reported learning new techniques and processes, and all agreed it was the best class yet. We care about out staff, and staying...
Unraveling the Mystery Behind This Puzzling Pinnacle On nearing the Colossal Cave road turnoff by way of Interstate 10, your eyes may be drawn to an innocuous looking metal spire that looms high above the prickly pear and sandy soil of Vail. When I first moved to our city in 2014, it was this very structure, towering above the desert, that...
We put together some tips on how to improve your work and workspace: Organize. Getting organized is a key to improving your business or employment skills. Many software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools exist to increase organization. Online programs such as Slack, Asana, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, are types of platforms that assist businesses and...
By Robert Samuelsen ‘If a tree falls in the forest, does it make sound?’, is the age-old riddle of challenge. Some years ago in northern Ontario, I had just portaged my canoe 3 miles over “the pig” from one lake to the next. It was a brutal day so when night fell, I embraced a nice fire, relaxed with hot cocoa, and bragged about the day’s...
By John Simpson Rainfall for August was generally above average for most of Vail. Rainfall varied greatly, as usual, from a low of just over 2” in Rita Ranch North and Mesquite Ranch, to a high of an incredible 10” in Mescal. I received 2.94” of rain in Central Del Lago, which is above my 12-year average of 2.39.” The Tucson airport received 2.82”...
By Fiona de Young In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and older adults are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time to make sure they stay safe. This year marks the 100th...
By Hollie Warnick I have a child who will often look in the mirror at them self to see how they express their emotions. In a fit of tears, anger or exultant dancing, they run to the mirror to see what they look like. Like a flirt, they catch their own eyes and go deeper into the emotion, feeling out what the expression does for them. They may do a...
With school back in session, we are hearing reports from concerned citizens regarding speeding in school zones and increased traffic accidents. The Tucson Police Department does their best to patrol school zones and major intersections. It is the responsibility of each individual driver to follow traffic laws and obey speed limits. We encourage...
Dear Editor, School is back and I’m honestly not too excited for new learners or returning. With more and more gun violence it makes me terrified for my friends and the young kids just trying to go to school, to get an education. Kids shouldn’t have to be scared to learn or enter a school building. I feel with the rise in gun violence...
