By Robert Samuelsen The desert is binary, survive or perish, depending on one critical factor – the presence of water! If you have it, you survive, if you don’t, you perish. For centuries, the early O’odham, explorers, and missionaries safely traversed through the harsh western Sonoran Desert because they knew where to find the six strategic water...
By Chuck Colbath At Bavilon Salon you can expect great care, as we do everything possible to make sure we have happy, loyal clients and stylists. And while there is a lot of uncertainty in the world, you can count on Bavilon to continue to provide the best possible services in a safe and clean environment. The word care is always front and center...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Many of you know that the land where the Rita Ranch Community Garden resides has now been sold and that our last day is April 30th. We do have a temporary location where we will be able to store all of the garden blocks, fencing, sheds, potting bench, etc., but for our forever home, we are currently in negotiations and...
The DAR is a non-profit, non-political, worldwide service organization devoted to Historic Preservation, Education & Patriotism and family history. Any woman, 18 years or older, who can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided the American Revolution, is eligible to join. We will help with genealogy research, if needed, and...
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...
This is Cara. (Cara means dear in Italian) Cara is a recued dog, as all our dogs have been since 1981. I was 6 years old when I had my first dog and have had one or two ever since. All our dogs have been very loving and gentle, but Cara is the gentlest yet. When she sees someone, she acts as if she has finally found her long lost love. Luckily, my...
By Lizzy Barrett I recently had the opportunity to interview local radio host and civil-rights self-defense activist Charles Heller on the air during Liberty Watch, one of the weekly shows he hosts and produces for KVOI AM 1030 in Tucson. Our conversation covered several topics including his background, his experience in radio, and his philosophy...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some – Benjamin Franklin Generally, for many, lenders will preapprove a loan and quote an interest rate, loan term, and maximum loan amount. The factors that are considered for approval are credit score(s), the terms of the transaction, and the type of...
Raises Funds to Prevent Veteran Suicide The First Annual Irreverent Warriors (IW) Tucson Convoy will take place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Jeeps and off-road vehicle owners are invited to join the convoy. The IW Tucson Convoy is presented by the Tucson Jeeps Club. Proceeds from this event directly contribute to the cost of the IW Silkies Hike...
By John Simpson February, 2022, was cooler and dryer than normal. I recorded 0.72” of rain and my 11-year average is 0.88.” The Tucson airport only recorded 0.20” of rain and its 30-year average is 0.84.” An interesting fact is that my rain gauge recorded the most rain in the Vail, and the Tucson metro area. Rainfall in the Vail area generally...
