By Anne Gibson Incorporate Vail Arizona (?) (IVA) has continued to pursue every avenue to assure to receive input from as many segments of the greater Vail area in order to add valuable data to our feasibility study, said IVA President David Hook. In addition to being the president of the IVA, Hook serves as chair of the Pima County Planning and...
By Anne Gibson Del Webb at Rancho de Lago will open its gates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5th, to welcome residents of southeast Pima County to attend a Health and Wellness Expo designed to acquaint attendees with a variety of opportunities to assist with the aging process. “I found myself facing the prospect of aging and not...
Unraveling the Mystery Behind This Puzzling Pinnacle On nearing the Colossal Cave road turnoff by way of Interstate 10, your eyes may be drawn to an innocuous looking metal spire that looms high above the prickly pear and sandy soil of Vail. When I first moved to our city in 2014, it was this very structure, towering above the desert, that...
We put together some tips on how to improve your work and workspace: Organize. Getting organized is a key to improving your business or employment skills. Many software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools exist to increase organization. Online programs such as Slack, Asana, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, are types of platforms that assist businesses and...
By Robert Samuelsen ‘If a tree falls in the forest, does it make sound?’, is the age-old riddle of challenge. Some years ago in northern Ontario, I had just portaged my canoe 3 miles over “the pig” from one lake to the next. It was a brutal day so when night fell, I embraced a nice fire, relaxed with hot cocoa, and bragged about the day’s...
By John Simpson Rainfall for August was generally above average for most of Vail. Rainfall varied greatly, as usual, from a low of just over 2” in Rita Ranch North and Mesquite Ranch, to a high of an incredible 10” in Mescal. I received 2.94” of rain in Central Del Lago, which is above my 12-year average of 2.39.” The Tucson airport received 2.82”...
By Fiona de Young In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and older adults are also at risk in fires, making it important for every member of the community to take some time to make sure they stay safe. This year marks the 100th...
By Hollie Warnick I have a child who will often look in the mirror at them self to see how they express their emotions. In a fit of tears, anger or exultant dancing, they run to the mirror to see what they look like. Like a flirt, they catch their own eyes and go deeper into the emotion, feeling out what the expression does for them. They may do a...
Maintaining a healthy digestive system, or gut, could be the key to better health. When the gut – made up of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines – works properly, it absorbs nutrients from food, eliminates waste, communicates with the brain and supports healthy immune and nervous systems function. But an unhealthy gut, if left untreated, can...
How Certificate Accounts Can Help Your Money Grow While there are plenty of saving options to help you get the most out of your hard-earned dollars, if you’re looking to earn more than you would by simply holding your money in a regular savings account, a certificate account (also known as a certificate of deposit) could be a better option for...
