By Sorting Spaces School is out and your kids are home all day every day. Crafts, board games, books, and electronics are great ways to keep them entertained, but so is…organizing? Yup! Summer is the best time to get your kids excited about keeping the house tidy, and they have plenty of time to do it. It may sound improbable, but with a few basic...
It was a regular day coming home from work. I didn’t have any pets, but this day turned out differently. I opened the door of my house and saw a dog barking and looking at me. I was in shock because I didn’t plan to have a dog, nor did I know I had one. In my childhood I had a dog that passed away in my arms by coincidence, so since...
By Lizzy Barrett I participate in the CyberPatriot program at my school. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to help prepare children work toward future careers in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is extremely important in this digital age, so the program puts children in an environment...
Sierra Hansen is the Organizing Chapter Regent of the newly forming DAR chapter in Vail. She joined Daughters of the American Revolution, Tombstone Chapter, located in Sierra Vista, Arizona, in May of 2019. An Arizona native from Vail, she graduated from Cienega High School in 2016. Sierra is a graduate of Grand Canyon University, with a degree in...
It is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason, and justice tell me I ought to do.– Edmund Burke By Christine Anderson Ferraris I am not sure I need a lawyer but think I might… Lawyers often help clients in matters that have nothing to do with legal disputes. For example, a business owner might seek a lawyer’s guidance...
My name is Issemathe Caruso. I am the new owner of The Pilates Station. Ownership was transferred to BinRuso LLC on June 18, 2021. Our 1st year in business is quickly approaching. The Pilates Station is a small, personable, calm, and inviting studio. We are located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Rd., Vail, AZ 85641. There are two waterfalls to bring...
By John Simpson April 2022 was dry and warm. No rain was recorded in the area for April, and this was the third time this has occurred in the last 11 years at my place. My 11-year Average April rainfall is only 0.24.” The Tucson Airport’s 30-year average rainfall is also 0.24.” April is the second driest month for Tucson, May being the first. On...
By Rabbi Shemtov On Tuesday, April 12, Governor Doug Ducey signed the “Moment of Silence” law, requiring public schools to provide a few minutes each day, or week, for students to be able to reflect, meditate, or pray as they see fit. In his remarks at the signing, Gov. Ducey said, “As we’re working to get Arizona kids refocused in the classroom...
With summer just around the corner, you may be thinking of taking a trip. While you may have earned some rest and relaxation, being a tourist can make you a target for potential theft. Before taking to the road or sky, here are a few tips to keep you financially safe while traveling. Prepare your finances ahead of time Ensure your vacation goes...
By Miki Lee Hall This story is a tribute to all the dads out there who are so dearly loved and forever treasured in their children’s hearts. Happy Father’s Day! Daddy died after a yearlong battle with cancer. One day not long after the funeral, Mom was sorting through some of his clothes, and I saw her pick up his khaki canvas walking hat and...
