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St. Rita in the Desert Releases Its Newest Wines at Two Italian Wine-Paired Dinners in June

Broadening on the success of its inaugural 2019 Private Label Release of the Shrine of Santa Rita Wine named “Shrine Cuvee,” St. Rita in the Desert Catholic Church is pleased to announce the release its newest wines. Both will be introduced at two Italian wine-paired dinners in June. Partnering with the Cochise Wine Company (#WilcoxWines)...

Organizing Kids by Summer’s End

By Sorting Spaces School is out and your kids are home all day every day. Crafts, board games, books, and electronics are great ways to keep them entertained, but so is…organizing? Yup! Summer is the best time to get your kids excited about keeping the house tidy, and they have plenty of time to do it. It may sound improbable, but with a few basic...

Pet Parlor for June 2022

It was a regular day coming home from work. I didn’t have any pets, but this day turned out differently. I opened the door of my house and saw a dog barking and looking at me. I was in shock because I didn’t plan to have a dog, nor did I know I had one. In my childhood I had a dog that passed away in my arms by coincidence, so since...

Cyber Club Expands In Vail

By Lizzy Barrett I participate in the CyberPatriot program at my school. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to help prepare children work toward future careers in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is extremely important in this digital age, so the program puts children in an environment...

Tips on when you should seek legal advice, and other options that may be available

It is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason, and justice tell me I ought to do.– Edmund Burke By Christine Anderson Ferraris I am not sure I need a lawyer but think I might… Lawyers often help clients in matters that have nothing to do with legal disputes. For example, a business owner might seek a lawyer’s guidance...

The Pilates Station

My name is Issemathe Caruso. I am the new owner of The Pilates Station. Ownership was transferred to BinRuso LLC on June 18, 2021. Our 1st year in business is quickly approaching. The Pilates Station is a small, personable, calm, and inviting studio. We are located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Rd., Vail, AZ 85641. There are two waterfalls to bring...

The April 2022 climate report

By John Simpson April 2022 was dry and warm. No rain was recorded in the area for April, and this was the third time this has occurred in the last 11 years at my place. My 11-year Average April rainfall is only 0.24.” The Tucson Airport’s 30-year average rainfall is also 0.24.” April is the second driest month for Tucson, May being the first. On...

A Moment of Silence

By Rabbi Shemtov On Tuesday, April 12, Governor Doug Ducey signed the “Moment of Silence” law, requiring public schools to provide a few minutes each day, or week, for students to be able to reflect, meditate, or pray as they see fit. In his remarks at the signing, Gov. Ducey said, “As we’re working to get Arizona kids refocused in the classroom...

Hiking Safety

By Bailey BreedingCommunity Relations Intern With temperatures heating up, it’s time to start thinking about hiking safety. Hiking is a great way to get outside and get some exercise. Safety should be a top priority when hiking this summer. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Bring plenty of water: A good rule of thumb, especially in high...