This is Cara. (Cara means dear in Italian) Cara is a recued dog, as all our dogs have been since 1981. I was 6 years old when I had my first dog and have had one or two ever since. All our dogs have been very loving and gentle, but Cara is the gentlest yet. When she sees someone, she acts as if she has finally found her long lost love. Luckily, my...
By Lizzy Barrett I recently had the opportunity to interview local radio host and civil-rights self-defense activist Charles Heller on the air during Liberty Watch, one of the weekly shows he hosts and produces for KVOI AM 1030 in Tucson. Our conversation covered several topics including his background, his experience in radio, and his philosophy...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some – Benjamin Franklin Generally, for many, lenders will preapprove a loan and quote an interest rate, loan term, and maximum loan amount. The factors that are considered for approval are credit score(s), the terms of the transaction, and the type of...
Raises Funds to Prevent Veteran Suicide The First Annual Irreverent Warriors (IW) Tucson Convoy will take place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Jeeps and off-road vehicle owners are invited to join the convoy. The IW Tucson Convoy is presented by the Tucson Jeeps Club. Proceeds from this event directly contribute to the cost of the IW Silkies Hike...
By John Simpson February, 2022, was cooler and dryer than normal. I recorded 0.72” of rain and my 11-year average is 0.88.” The Tucson airport only recorded 0.20” of rain and its 30-year average is 0.84.” An interesting fact is that my rain gauge recorded the most rain in the Vail, and the Tucson metro area. Rainfall in the Vail area generally...
Cienega High School NJROTC Cadet Trinity S. Galvan has been awarded a Navy ROTC Preparatory Program Scholarship at the University of San Diego. This unique scholarship fully supports tuition, books, room and board, and fees until degree completion and commissioning. In addition, she was also designated a University of San Diego Presidential...
By Sean Colbert Spring is here which means it’s time for the new. Spring has been known as the season of rebirth, resurrection, and regrowth.Spring is when we get to really reflect on everything, and start changing things we didn’t feel helped or benefited us in anyway. It’s when we get to do spring cleaning, really enjoy ourselves, and take time...
By Jack Curtis For many years explorers wandering through the West referred to the Colorado River as the Grand River. The river’s name then changed from Grand to Colorado where the Green River met it in southeastern Utah and continued on through the Grand Canyon and out to sea in Mexico. Prior to being called the Grand River around 1836...
Before the virus pandemic caused most indoor events to be discontinued, many Vail area residents attended lectures and concerts at the Arizona Senior Academy, located in Academy Village off Old Spanish Trail at 13715 E. Langtry Lane. For the past two years, most of these events have been presented over the internet via Zoom or YouTube recordings...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union A good credit score can help you get a better rate on a loan, help you rent an apartment, and in some cases, your credit history can even affect your employment opportunities. If your score could use a little help, here are a few tips to up your number. Check your credit report Start the repair process by looking at...
