By K. Nepsa You may have wandered through the desert and come across what looks like squash or a melon of some kind. It has all the characteristics of something you may have eaten at some point in your life. What is it? A squash? A small watermelon? It actually goes by a few different names, depending on who you ask. Some call it a Buffalo Gourd...
By Ventura Tounsel It is January and, on this month, we will take out a day to celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King left an indelible mark on the U.S. military by putting his life on the line to ensure the real promise of democracy for all Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. It is a date...
NJROTC Color Guard perform at the recent Vail Fest community event.Pictured from left to right are Cadets:Angela Petritsch – Cienega HSBlake Weller – Cienega HSKatarina Winstanley – Empire HSWilliam Schorzman – Mica Mountain HSNational Anthem singer (not pictured): Karah Russell – Mica Mountain HS
In celebration of Chanukah, The Vail Jewish Community has erected Vail’s first-ever public menorah in Old Vail Village Between the Tracks™.It was lit 30 minutes after sundown each night through the end of Chanukah Sunday December 5th. Vail Preservation Society was honored to be a part of celebrating our diverse community’s holiday traditions.
By Hollie Warnick Each year I take the opportunity to donate a percentage of my income to charities. Tithing is a voluntary gift of income to a charity of your choice. I was lucky to have my parents teach me this principle in my youth. Because I felt the value of it, I continue to participate today. I believe giving tithes is an energetically...
By Anne Gibson There is much you can tell about a community by their resident’s New Year’s Resolutions and the Greater Vail Area is no exception. Perhaps it is the choice to live where the sun shines frequently, the small town feel where people smile at each other, the outstanding caring school district, the ability to communicate with nature...
By Rabbi Shemtov I am frequently asked if prayer is a crutch. There is a prevalent misconception that people turn to G-d when things are bad and wish to contract out their troubles to a Higher Power, instead of taking personal responsibility. Nothing can be further from the truth. In this week’s Torah portion (when this article will be published)...
By Alisha Brewer It is here. A fresh start. A new beginning. The opening of a new year. Welcome 2022! The craziest thing happened to me the other day- I saw a picture of an animal that I could not identify. The Tucson Wildlife Center shared a picture captioned “patient of the week”, and there he was. It took a moment for my eyes to figure out...
Another reason why we live in the Greater Vail area!Photo by Tim Nichols
Beauty tip: Stay sharp while shaving your legs and underarms. Dull blades aren’t just less effective, but also cause skin irritation. Change blades at least every couple of months. Save shaving for last step in your shower. This gives the the warm water and steam time to soften hairs for gentler removal. Health Tip: To help you sleep better...
