Presented by Pop’s Lock & Key Personal safety is more vital now than ever before. It’s understandable that you have a healthy amount of suspicion – especially with all the news stories and TV shows that expose threats in our daily lives that might not be obvious. One of those lesser known threats: locksmiths. When you’re locked out...
Every day, the first responders in our community go to work without much fanfare. Yet the work these men and women perform saves lives, enriches our community, and keeps us all safe every day. One first responder in our community is Jayme Kahle. Jayme not only works at the Rincon Valley Fire District but he is incredibly involved with...
The witching hour is almost upon us. As dusk starts to envelope our small town, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will hit the street to scare up a few good tricks or treats. This time of year is delightfully frightening. When done right, it’s fun for the entire family. If something goes wrong, the silly scares could turn a little bit more serious. Here...
The sweltering heat of the summer has ceased. Now come the months that makes the rest of the country green with envy. There’s a reason why Vail attracts snowbirds from the North year after year. The weather is cold enough to break out the cozy warm boots, and warm enough to avoid shovels, plows, or frostbite. With such idyllic temperatures it’s no...
We can all agree that every child should have an opportunity to enjoy the fun of trick-or-treating, right? Yet every year a large population of children is left out. Kids who suffer from food allergies can’t enjoy some of the Halloween favorites, such as peanut butter cups or chocolate. For parents of kids with food allergies, Halloween is a whole...
Ed Kimsey is this month’s Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce business spotlight member. He’s also a Vail resident. I had a chance to chat with Ed briefly. Now you get to go behind-the-scenes in that interview and learn more about your neighbor and local Financial Advisor. Ed Kimsey has over 30 years of experience in the financial...
If you’ve ever hiked the Arizona Trail by Marsh Station Road and Cienega Creek you’ve probably seen it – The Gabe Zimmerman trailhead. It’s an impressive landmark along the 800-mile Arizona Trail. The trailhead is complete with a life sized picture of a smiling, happy hiker. But how much do you really know about the man in that picture and...
NOTE: This is a non-bias guide. It is meant only as a resource to help you get up to speed on this election’s issues. It is not meant to influence voting in Vail one way or the other. Early ballots are out, phones are ringing, commercials are airing, and mailboxes are stuffed full with campaign paraphernalia. Unless you’ve been hiding under...
I first had the pleasure of meeting Dave Cody, owner of Pop’s Lock & Key (a local locksmith who actually lives and works right here in Vail, Arizona) about a year and a half ago at a Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. We started working together fairly soon after we met. The more I got to know Dave Cody, the more I became...
If you’ve ever spoken to a federal agent, you know the risks that each day brings. In addition to the typical dangers that come to mind, first responders put their lives on the lines in other ways too – they’re on the road, a lot. Driving is one of the most dangerous parts of a law enforcement officer’s job. When something goes wrong behind the...
