“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin By Christine Anderson Ferraris Financial Literacy has been defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial wellbeing.”We can use financial knowledge to make better decisions. From everyday spending to...
Beauty TipTry not to over-file your nails: It can make them more likely to tear. Always file nails in one direction, as opposed to using a sawing motion. Rounded, or softly squared shaping is best for preventing breaks. Rule of thumb, no pun intended, is to always rub hand lotion onto bare nails while applying to your hands. This keeps the nail...
By John Simpson March 2022, just like last month, was cooler and drier than normal, generally. Last month I “bragged” that my rain gauge recorded the most rain in the area for February. Well, for March, I was one of the driest readings in the Vail area. I only recorded 0.35” of rain, which is slightly below my 11-year average of 0.46.” The Tucson...
Lectures and concerts continue to be open to the public at the Arizona Senior Academy, 13715 E. Langtry Lane off Old Spanish Trail. Following is the schedule of these events during May. Detailed information is available on the ASA web site: arizonasenioracademy.org. Wednesday, May 4, 2:30 p.m. — Lecture by Stephanie Neuman, Nutrition Specialist...
Cienega High School NJROTC CadetKaitlynn Zimmerman has been awarded a full funded Navy ROTC Scholarship to the University of Arizona. Cadet Commander Zimmerman currently serves as the Cadet Executive Officer of the Vail School District NJROTC program. Cienega High School NJROTC CadetTheodore Kassa has been awarded a full funded Navy ROTC...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union Misusing credit cards can be detrimental to your credit score so it’s important to build healthy financial habits to help you avoid the pitfalls of credit and stay out of debt. Here are five common credit card mistakes you should avoid making. Making minimum paymentsMaking just the minimum monthly payment will extend...
By Jack Curtis Webster describes drought as, “long continued dry weather: want of rain.” Obviously Mr. Webster never observed a Western states’ drought. Annual is a misused description of a drought. The one we are experiencing this year is a continuation of one that started in 2000. Precipitation and runoff in the basin are highly...
Thank you to everyone who participated in the March Ward 4 Town Hall featuring updates from our City of Tucson Public Safety Departments. If you were not able to attend the town hall you may watch the recording at any time on our Event Recap page at tucsonaz.gov/ward4 In 2017, Tucson voters passed Proposition 101, which increased the sales tax by...
Dear Editor, The Vail School district has much to offer and we are very proud of it, but I am noticing a disturbing trend this year. I agree with Peggy Gibson’s letter to the editor in the February issue of the Vail Voice re: what is happening in our school system. I am witness to a student I personally know. He and his friends struggle with these...
By Desert Skies United Methodist Church Desert Skies United Methodist Church is excited to invite the community to celebrate the joy of Easter, the event that changes everything! Easter is a new start, with new beginnings, and Desert skies is just the community for fresh starts! A joyful community, drawing people to Christ, we welcome you to begin...
