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...
By Chuck Colbath As spring is at our door, and our short winter becomes a memory, things seem to be returning to our new normal. We may not know what to expect next, but one thing is certain – we provide the best service possible in a clean and safe environment. We have been fortunate to be able to retain our wonderful stylists through the...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Its been a long road along the journey to create the Rita Ranch Community Garden. 10 years ago, we conceptualized the idea of the community garden located at 7471 S. Houghton Road. We were given full permission to develop and use the land with the stipulation that the land could potentially sell someday. Just over a...
Steamy Concepts moved to 5575 Houghton near Drexel. Local owners who provide carpet cleaning, mold restoration and more. Loos for additional details next month!
