By Brad Anderson Whew! Are we ever glad that is over. Transition is never easy, but this one seems to have been one of the most difficult. No matter where in the political spectrum you are, this change has been challenging. I like Gabby Giffords’ comment – “Move Ahead.” As a nation, that is what we need to do. The past is behind us and there is...
By Susan Summers If you struggle to get food on your family’s table in order to pay the bills, do you take advantage of readily available assistance through ReSources Vail Food Bank? What should be an easy answer may not be, especially if you have never needed help before. The truth is that many faced with this dilemma refrain from reaching out...
By Tom Howard Houghton/I-10 Interchange.Crews have installed the bridge girders and work on the bridge surface have begun. Preparations for paving the new on and off ramps along I-10 both East and Westbound are also underway. Expect nightly lane closures on I-10 while crews complete work on the new bridge structure over the interstate. Dirt work...
By JJ Lamb “…I first met Jack when I was 13 and he was 16 and at that moment I said to myself, “that’s the man I’m going to marry; oh, those beautiful blue eyes!” Jane Dillon moved with her family to Vail in 1935. The Dillon family operated the Vail Junction Texaco Gas Station. She and her brother attended the Vail School...
By April Bourie Did you know that before there was a downtown Tucson the area was home to a Spanish Presidio (or fort) called the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson? The fort was built in 1775 by the Spanish who were staking their claims on “New Spain.” It was part of a line of defenses that went all the way to California. The inhabitants of the...
By Bob Mooney Trying to find the best car insurance can be a little like trying to solve a puzzle. You need to find a policy that fits your risks and a premium that fits your budget. You want everything to come together, but if a piece is missing, you might not get the coverage you need. Even worse, you might not realize you don’t have the right...
By Chuck Colbath As we venture into our 11th year, we realize how much caring about details is key to our success. The expertise of our stylists also is important; their work is our best advertisement. I recently met a client who told me a tale that is not unusual to hear. She saw someone with beautiful hair and asked where she had her hair done...
By Rob Hallberg I hesitated to write this article as my goal is to provide interesting news about the Tucson area. But despite it being boring, Homeowner’s Insurance has become an important consideration in today’s real estate market. One problem is our prices are rising so fast that the amount of coverage on your home may not be keeping up. And...
By Anne Gibson One knows a library is soon to open when the building is completed, and a librarian has been selected to lead the staff. The new library building is near completion and the selection of Mary McKinney by Pima County Library Executive Director Amber Mathewson as the librarian of the W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library brought...
Alyssa Diaz took her title as Miss Vail High School America 2021 to the state competition on 17 Jan 2021 and placed Top 6 in Arizona! Alyssa is currently a Junior and Bobcat Scholar at Cienega High School. She is a member of National Honor Society and Key Club. For over three years she has been working on her personal social platform she founded...
