By Robert Samuelsen The southeastern corner of Pima County is the dividing line of four different ecosystems – the Rockies, the Sierra Madres, the Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert. While the dividing lines aren’t distinctly obvious, each biome has its unique characteristics. It’s interesting to be living in an ecological melting pot of...
By Chuck Colbath Thanks to a timely hint from a friend some time ago, we learned of a salon that was in need of a new owner. John and I had a record of success in other businesses, and we thought it could be an interesting challenge to own a business in the town we have grown to love. We have enjoyed developing the salon and we’re now in our...
Long Realty on Rita Ranch held a shredding event on April 23rd. All proceeds went to the Long Cares Foundation. One Hundred percent of the the donations collected staty in the community. Pictured (l-r) are Pattie Johnson, Wendy Clark, Lilly Cochran, Nancy Howery, Nancy Velasco, Shelby Rambaud, and Erica Mesa.
By Larry Starks The Tucson Juneteenth Festival IS BACK OUTSIDE!!!. It has been a long time due to COVID restrictions, that we have been able to celebrate this historic event, as we should, outside. This year’s Festival is at Kennedy Park Fiesta Area, 3357 S. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, 85713. 10 am to 9 pm, on Sunday June 19, a Gospel Jubilee and...
Vail School District Foundation has had a successful school year! We were able to award over $23,000 in grants and scholarships to the amazing students and staff in the Vail School District. We are always looking for new businesses and families to partner with us to achieve our mission statement:“To champion efforts to enrich teaching, inspire...
This is Kira. I adopted her from PACC 07/20/2021, 5 months old. I am searching for her three siblings that were adopted 07/18/2021 to 07/20/21. So far no luck of posting many posts on Facebook and contacting PACC. I am very thankful to PACC for Kira (renamed her) and the person who brought her to the shelter. She is the sweetest and very friendly...
By Lizzy Barrett I recently had the opportunity to interview Lucretia Free, the publisher and founder of The Vail Voice community newspaper. Ms. Free is a successful entrepreneur, an accomplished publisher, and is also running for congress. She was one of the first marketing directors in the country for large corporate law firms. She had a really...
“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...
