By Brad Singer Many investors have noticed that the stock market has suffered some losses recently and have watched their portfolios drop in value. Is this a good time to reassess your investment strategy?What is a Bear Market in stocks? Typically, a so-called Bear Market is a 20% drop from peak to trough of a popular stock index such as the...
Remembering the mini-careers that shaped our lives By Khevin Barnes I feel fortunate to be a resident in the “Over 55 Active Adult Community” of Del Webb here in Vail. While many in this community are retired from their life-long vocations, there are lots of folks living here who are still working full or part time. The age of 55 is certainly not...
By Rob Samuelsen Before Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon was settled by homesteaders because of its abundant water and mild climate. Although the impressive red rock was noted, tourism had little to do with the growth along Oak Creek. It was water and historic native gardens that attracted Midwesterners to the area – enough water and soil to prosper...
On Saturday, April 23rd, in support of the Vail School District, the Rotary Club of Vail, AZ is having a Recycling Event Fundraiser. Waste Management will be providing recycling service for the event. Join us from 9a-12noon at the “Between the Tracks” in Vail (13105 E. Colossal Cave Rd.). For the Rotary Club Foundation, a tax deductible $20...
By Chuck Colbath As spring is at our door, and our short winter becomes a memory, things seem to be returning to our new normal. We may not know what to expect next, but one thing is certain – we provide the best service possible in a clean and safe environment. We have been fortunate to be able to retain our wonderful stylists through the...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Its been a long road along the journey to create the Rita Ranch Community Garden. 10 years ago, we conceptualized the idea of the community garden located at 7471 S. Houghton Road. We were given full permission to develop and use the land with the stipulation that the land could potentially sell someday. Just over a...
Steamy Concepts moved to 5575 Houghton near Drexel. Local owners who provide carpet cleaning, mold restoration and more. Loos for additional details next month!
Yup…you guessed it. Named after the Game Of Thrones character. We found him running down Rita Road. I told my daughter if he jumps in we’ve got a dog. Little did I know he would choose us. What a sweetheart! Introduce your pet! Send us an email ateditor@thevailvoice.com with a pic of your pet, your pet’s name, and how they found you...
By Al Schwartzberg, The Arizona Waterman I’ve had an old-school attitude when it comes to water heaters. Your standard 40-to-50-gallon water heater is straightforward to install and while they’re not cheap, they are inexpensive compared to other options on the market. That’s how we did things when I started and that’s still generally...
By David Hook, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Vail Church Springtime is my favorite season in Vail. The sun rises a bit earlier, the mornings are crisp, and I am reminded once again of the beaty of God’s creation in the Sonoran Desert. This year will be particularly poignant. After a long and grueling pandemic, I am hopeful that this spring we will begin...
