By Barbara Russek I love beauty. Any venue that adds something beautiful to our topsy turvy world, especially in an ambiance that promotes a feeling of tranquility, has my vote. The long-established but newly named Foothills Art Galleries, 6420 N. Campbell Ave., just north of Skyline Dr., is one of those rare places.With one turn off the beaten...
Don’t let a mountain get in your way By Khevin Barnes Philosophers and poets have often compared our lives to mountain climbing. The best view comes after the hardest climb. Living in Vail we have some stunning mountains surrounding our Rincon Valley and a number of these peaks are accessible with proper preparation. Looking out my office window I...
Here is a picture of Milo. He is our COVID puppy we adopted. He has been a great addition to our family and loves to run, jump on our bed, snuggle and sneak in as many treats as he can.– Ana Sherman is a rescue German Shepard. He found us back in 2014 when we were visiting the facility and he casually walk over to us, looked up and you could...
By Rick Bass I believe our growing community has the potential to be the next “Blue Zone.” Blue Zones are locations throughout the world where people have eluded heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and several types of cancer. I know from my work as a crisis counselor and suicide prevention specialist, our health is our greatest wealth. Family...
“Strive not to be a success, but to be of Value.” – Albert Einstein By Christine Anderson Ferraris You don’t have to quit your job and go into debt to start a business. It’s often a good idea to start slowly to allow the freedom to experiment and learn as you go. Generally speaking, service businesses are the businesses that require the smallest...
Four saguaro cactus enjoy the Tucson sunset in this stunning photograph from Bel Coulson. View more of her work at photographybybel.com.
By John Simpson Very warm and dry summed up the month of November for southern Arizona. I only recorded 0.01” of rain (almost nothing), which is well below my 11-year November average of 0.62.” The Tucson airport also recorded 0.01” and it’s 30-year November average is 0.56.” Rainfall throughout the Vail area was pretty consistent with 0 to a few...
By Amanda Nelson Well, here we go. It is the end of a year and soon the begging of a new year. And like clockwork we start to make goals and swear this is the year we will be sticking with it. 2022 can be your year, but there are 4 things you should do before even attempting your New Year’s goals. Taking these steps will help you analyze your...
By Bailey BreedingCommunity Relations Intern Here at the Rincon Valley Fire District, we are on a mission to ensure our community is prepared for whatever might happen. Most house fires occur during winter months, and with the temperatures dropping, it is important to be ready if anything happens.Being prepared is made easier with a few simple...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union If you’ve been exploring ways to pay fewer fees and get more out of your banking, it might be time to consider a credit union. While both credit unions and banks offer similar products and services like checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards, there are fundamental distinctions between the two that...
