Local Student Graduates from Space Camp Bryant Fletcher of Vail recently attended Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge® and U.S. Cyber Camp®. The Rocket Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center. The weeklong...
By David H. Levy One clear evening during the summer of 2019, I was using Pegasus, one of my childhood friend Carl’s telescopes, at our annual Adirondack Astronomy Retreat. When my cellphone began to ring, I picked it up with some surprise. At the other end of the line was Carolyn Shoemaker. I was thrilled to hear from her, as it had been some...
By Tom Howard Houghton/I-10 InterchangeThe new bridge and roadway are coming along nicely. Crews are connecting the new ramps to the bridge. Painting of the bridge structure is nearly complete. Several traffic shifts will take place during the month of September to allow crews to place the traffic signals and complete work along the middle of the...
Andrada Polytechnic High School Transportations Technology Pathway The world as we know it will always need transportation. Andrada students enrolled in the transportation technology program learn the skills necessary for certifications to either move from there into college programs or right out into the workforce earning competitive wages. Run...
By Bob Dupuis Well, it’s that time again. It’s time to get your golf game in shape while supporting ReSources Vail Food Bank. The Greater Vail Community ReSources 2021 Golf Challenge will be held at Del Lago Golf Course on the morning of Saturday, November 6th. The tournament will once again feature a scramble format and include skill holes, game...
By K. Nepsa A young reader asked me why his nose runs when he eats spicy food. I admitted to him that my nose does it too. Although, I also admit that my nose recently started to run when eating any foods, not just the spicy variety. I was curious about this phenomenon when it first started, but it took my young reader’s question to motivate the...
By Robert Samuelsen On one of my exploratory Jeep adventures, I was seeking a way to go from Benson to Vail without using the freeway. On the maps, it showed public lands and a dirt road so I figured that it would be possible. Shortly after I left the main road, I encountered a “T” in the road and a cordial man in a pickup truck. He asked me where...
In Southern Arizona, discovering termite activity at your home or business is bound to happen sooner or later and Vail is no exception. Once you notice signs of termites – like mud tunnels on your foundation – and have it confirmed by a licensed pest control professional, what can you expect to happen next? Understanding Termite BehaviorAs their...
By Michael “Mick” Shaughnessy, Chaplain Post 109 As we welcome October, there are two holidays we will celebrate, Columbus Day and Halloween. Of course, Columbus Day means a three-day weekend to commemorate the discovery of America. Perhaps our focus should be on remembering the significant contributions by many and diverse nationalities and...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Pumpkins are one of the oldest domesticated plants having been cultivated and loved since about 7,500 BC and are native to the Southern United States and northeastern Mexico. Pumpkins are a great source of healthy nutrition being high in vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin K, folate and lutein with 1 cup providing 1.8...
