The Colossal Fourth Celebration is coming to Vail again with fireworks, parade, block party, music and children’s event. The Vail Preservation Society is looking for volunteers from our...
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Who Invented Mother’s Day?
Happy Mother’s Day! The real history of Mother’s Day in the United States might surprise you. Three women—who championed efforts...
Read MoreIncorporation, Deception at its Finest
When the topic of Incorporation comes to mind, I flash back to my childhood. I grew up in an unincorporated area of Maricopa...
Read MoreIncorporation Concerns
The great enemy of communication, we find, is the illusion of it. We have talked enough; but we have not listened. William H...
Read MoreVail is in the Top 50!
The secret is out! According to SmartAsset, Vail is the 35th best suburb in America, the only Arizona suburb in the Top 50, and...
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Christmas in Germany!
The Christmas holiday in Germany begins December 24th and ends on the 26th. On the 24th (Christmas Eve), most Germans work a half day and shops are open until the early afternoon. Gifts are...
Construction Zone: Year in Review
Our wonderful community continues to grow. Here’s a quick look back at major store openings in 2017! January: TMC One Rincon Health Campus opened. El Coronado’s has moved from the...
An Interview With Nicos Frenkel
Nicos Frenkel is the sweetest exchange student at Cienega who came to us all the way from a small town outside of Cologne, Germany. Nicos is fifteen years old and he’s a junior; sadly, he...
Small Business of The Year Awards
The Pima County Small Business Commission is accepting nominations for 2017 Small Business of the Year Awards. Urban small business and a rural small business are eligible for the awards as...
Just Fix The Roads Update
I want to give you a progress report and update on where we are with our RTA Road Repair Plan, also known as, “Just Fix the Roads.” Over the last few weeks I have presented our RTA Road...
Highways and Byways
Houghton Over Union Pacific Railroad The new bridge is taking shape. The bridge girders have arrived. Crews have been busy placing the new girders over the railroad tracks. Crews have also...
Paper Chains, Stockings, and a Mesquite Christmas Tree...
The best memories are made together with family, friends, and community. Decorated Christmas trees, lights, and other symbols of the season are everywhere we look during the holidays. So...
The Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy, Part Two
Last month I wrote about my impressions at the start of the Flinn-Brown Fellowship program. One month later, I can say it is one of the most worthwhile programs I have ever undertaken. Over...
News From American Legion Post 109
This holiday season finds members of the McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family very busy preparing for and performing charitable contributions to the community and America’s...