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First Monsoon Season in Vail

Since it is my first Monsoon season in Vail, I enjoyed the article about the Monsoons.  I’m glad to be able to identify the smell after the rain.  I didn’t know what that was. I also appreciated the article about Honor Flight.  My...

Ancient Wisdom: Friendship

The first Sunday of August has been designated as Friendship Day. The focus of Friendship Day is to celebrate friendships, both old and new.  In 1997, The United Nations named Winnie the Pooh, as the world Ambassador of Friendship.  As quoted...

Wishes by Liane Ehrich

Wishes were taken seriously. They were solemn and profound things. To properly wish upon the first star of evening you had to say the little rhyme; “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish...

The Advanced Placement Exam

Senior Counselor at Cienega High School The Advanced Placement (AP) exam is given to over 400,000 students each Spring.  It’s a platform that allows our scholars to compete against scholars nationwide for a true assessment of college readiness...

In My Words by Dennis Barger

Why am I running for the State Legislature of Arizona? What makes me qualified? I have chosen to run for a number of reasons. They include the fact that education is the hottest topic in Arizona, and as the current Arizona High School Principal...

It Is Primary Election Time

There are signs everywhere you look promoting candidates. Advertisments are in every newspaper and candidates speak to you from your radio and television. Then there are those pesky recorded calls. There is no doubt it is election time. Early...

Of Friendships and Mentors

When I wrote recently about the many advantages to meeting other people who enjoy the sky, it is possible that the people I left out were even more important than those included. One of those people was Rolf Meier, an amateur astronomer from...

Construction Zone

Grocery store in Vail Rumors continue to swirl about a grocery store opening in Vail. At press time, no further specifics are available. Look for updates on our Facebook page! Houghton Town Center A 20,000 square foot apparel store will be...