Mark Tate Recognized by Local Chamber by Jeff Logsdon, President of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce This past April 08th, the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Annual Dinner and recognized its first recipient of the Member of the Year Award! Our culture is one that is driven to produce – always striving for...
Good News Section My mom, Agnes Paulsen, and I celebrated by going out to breakfast. We were happy the mammogram and bone density exams that we had that morning were over quickly. My mom decided to just take my arm and not use her walker as we walked into the Village Inn restaurant. A tall, friendly looking, middle-aged man saw us approach the...
Mountain Rescue Team Recruitment by Trent Thomas Southern Arizona is abundant with trails, mountains, and open desert all around. It is one of the many benefits of living in this area. Occasionally in these remote areas, some adventure seekers need help due to an injury or a loss of orientation. Oftentimes, that is when the Southern Arizona Rescue...
Submit a well-written, winning grant – of course. Local teacher Mary Garcia, from Corona Foothills Middle School, was awarded a grant from CenturyLink’s Clarke M. Williams Foundation in the category of Robotics: Real World Applications. The grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to schools in CenturyLink’s local service areas on...
A Country That Respects Its Astronomical History Brazil is a land that has an incredibly rich legacy in astronomy, and without a doubt, the country respects that history. I learned that lesson a couple of hours after my flight landed in Rio de Janeiro to lecture at the Tenth Conference on Astronomy and Astronautics. Before heading off to the...
The Marshall Home for Men Needs Your Help by Kimberly Crossland The Marshall Home for Men is a home for low-income men – many of whom are decorated veterans. Their roots are deep here in Southern Arizona and now, they’re asking for your help. Their story started back in 1931 when John Ryland, a Tucson rancher, opened his property up to men who...
Hydration Is Key For Summer Fun by Dr. Maria T. Sifontes Summer is fast approaching and with it, the lazy days that promise rest, peace and…lots of noise at home from the happy children on summer break. Make sure your family is ready to go outdoors! That means hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and lots of water to keep everyone hydrated. When...
Dear Editor: Saw an ad for a “Viga Tail Specialist” in your paper some weeks ago. I called Bill DeHaven and asked him to come by to give me an estimate on the five viga tails across my front porch. I didn’t know how these things were mounted, but they were in sad shape as they get the afternoon sun every day. They were black and falling apart. ...
Dear Editor: Saw an ad for a “Viga Tail Specialist” in your paper some weeks ago. I called Bill DeHaven and asked him to come by to give me an estimate on the five viga tails across my front porch. I didn’t know how these things were mounted, but they were in sad shape as they get the afternoon sun every day. They were black and falling apart. ...
The Arizona Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference was held at the Westin La Paloma on April 17-19th. Vail students received an award from the American Enterprise Project. Local students coordinated economic lessons to be taught to grade school students. The team was awarded second place at the State Leadership Conference...
