By Emma Roberts Looking for a purr-fect place to volunteer or adopt a cat? Try going to the Hermitage Cat Shelter! Recently, Vail Academy’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) took a trip to help over 180 homeless felines at the Hermitage Cat Shelter. The Hermitage Cat Shelter is a not-for profit organization supported entirely on donations. With...
The Vail Unified School District is helping the Fisher House reach their $3 million dollar goal through various and unique fundraising efforts at each school. The Arizona Fisher House is a comfort home where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment at the Southern Arizona Veterans Hospital or...
Local resident Aaron Hewings recently published his new novel, The Dark Winter of War. He is an 11-year resident of the Tanque Verde area, where he lives with his wife Lori, and two sons, Will and Jonathan. In addition to his writing, Hewings is a co-owner of the Anytime Fitness at Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon. He has been active in the community...
Tutor Talk by Audrey Sher I know. Middle School is a challenging transition for both your student and you, the parent. Your youngster is growing up and you have about 1,000 new things to be concerned with: the cost of braces, Dzmiddle school girl drama,dzmounting homework from six different classes instead of one, and a plethora of extracurricular...
By Claire Schild ͞”Dear Claire, Usually, I never remember my dreams; but after a few days of trying your tips, I was finally able to remember one: I am riding my bike on the side of the road behind a friend of mine, and it is very difficult—the tires of my bike keep getting bogged down/stuck in the deep, sandy dirt on the side of the road...
The Pima County Small Business Commission today named its 2015 Small Business of the Year Award winners. The awards have two categories, Rural and Urban. The winners are: Urban Small Business of the Year: Aztera, LLC, located at 2102 N. Forbes Blvd. Aztera is 5-year-old technology development firm with 20 employees. Its team of mechanical...
Finally, Cooler Weather is Here Cooler weather brings the holidays, decorations, and the need for a little heat. But that also means a greater risk for fire. RVFD suggests a few simple tips to ensure a happy and fire-safe winter season. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away as possible from your house. Install and...
by Heather Stough The season of hope and magic is quickly approaching. This is also the time of year when many Vail parents feel the stress of how they will provide that hope and magic for their children. Thankfully, we have many generous community members who are in search of opportunities to give. Angel Tree is the perfect community connection...
By Barbara McClure, Executive Director Since opening in Vail in 2013, our local IMPACT food bank has grown to serve more than 200 families each month, over 670 different families in total. These families receive a USDA food box designed to sustain for 3-4 days, supplemented with additional pantry items, frozen meat, dairy, produce, and toiletries...
Dear Editor, A very disturbing incident happened this week that I believe requires serious attention from the city. While driving in the northbound east side lane on Houghton Avenue one early morning, just after the major morning rush, I came upon the first of two groups of bicycle riders, also riding northbound. At the Houghton/Valencia...
