Dear Claire, I have had this returning dream about a horse in water. It is a silvery-grey colored horse, and it is in murky river water all of the way up to its chin. The water is calm, and the horse seems unfazed and unafraid of the water that has risen up so high. Even though I am not physically in the dream, the horse is actually staring at me...
By Rabbi Shemtov It all began in Ancient Persia in the fourth century BCE. The Holy Temple that had stood in Jerusalem was destroyed more than 50 years earlier, and the Jews were subjects of the mighty Persian empire that extended over 127 lands. Three years after King Ahasuerus ascended the Persian throne, he celebrated by throwing a grand 180...
By Nikki Lee Hello Friends, As we welcome Spring, we have many exciting opportunities for you in Ward 4. Last month we called on the community to submit their project ideas on how we could use the $250,000 allocated for Ward 4 investment. We appreciate everyone who took their time to come up with thoughtful ideas to make our community a better...
By Steve Christy During the February 15th Board of Supervisors meeting, a very controversial matter was successfully passed 4-1. For me, being the lone “no” vote, the subject ended in a very troubling manner. The item that was approved was the installation of a completely new system of voting in Pima County. Instead of the traditional precinct...
By Alisha Brewer Sprawling green fields teeming with four leaf clovers are not something that Vail residents are accustomed to. And with leprechauns being so darn tricky to catch, how are we supposed to find our good luck this St. Patrick’s Day? Thankfully, we have our own symbol of luck here in southern Arizona, our amazing hummingbirds...
By Miki Lee Hall My son would come to me as a little boy periodically clear out of the blue, stand before me, and lift up his arms and request of me, “Hold me Mommy.” Perhaps it was fear… uncertainty… loneliness… sadness… even his joy, whatever it was he found himself facing in this world at the moment, it made him seek me out. He trusted that I...
By Brad Singer Many investors have noticed that the stock market has suffered some losses recently and have watched their portfolios drop in value. Is this a good time to reassess your investment strategy?What is a Bear Market in stocks? Typically, a so-called Bear Market is a 20% drop from peak to trough of a popular stock index such as the...
Remembering the mini-careers that shaped our lives By Khevin Barnes I feel fortunate to be a resident in the “Over 55 Active Adult Community” of Del Webb here in Vail. While many in this community are retired from their life-long vocations, there are lots of folks living here who are still working full or part time. The age of 55 is certainly not...
By Rob Samuelsen Before Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon was settled by homesteaders because of its abundant water and mild climate. Although the impressive red rock was noted, tourism had little to do with the growth along Oak Creek. It was water and historic native gardens that attracted Midwesterners to the area – enough water and soil to prosper...
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...
