By K. Nepsa I recently read an article about a child who put a few pieces of the cereal Trix into his ant farm. He observed the ants’ strange behavior and his parents were sure to write about his experience. Supposedly, the ants proceeded to dig up their dead comrades throughout the farm and pile them on top of the Trix. Why would they do this...
Fall has arrived! Can you feel it in the air? The mornings are cooler, festivals are happening, Halloween displays are up in stores, and pumpkin spice is on the menu. As time draws us closer to Halloween night, magic and mystery grows restless. But haunting does not only lurk at night. The daylight hours hold black shadows that fly through the...
It was a brisk winter morning in the Empire Mountains. John Harvey and John “Jerry” Dillon rode out on horseback to officially document what they hoped would be the next Tombstone. “Jerry, what are you going to call your latest claim?” asked John Harvey, who was filling out location notices. “I don’t know,” the Empire Ranch cowboy replied. “It’s a...
It’s termite season in the Vail area, and if you suspect that subterranean termites have moved into your home, the steps to take during the early stages of an infestation are vital. Learning to spot the red flags is step one. Spotting the Red FlagsTermites could remain undetected in your home for months, or even years, if you don’t know how...
Beauty TipGood news! The braids, ponytails and buns that keep hair out of your face, also create an illusion of less frizz. Apply your leave-in products allowing your hair to air and your hair will love drying heat free.Health TipIceberg lettuce is not only high in water and fiber but it’s also a source of vitamins A and K. One cup of...
Monday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy — Lecture by Constance Hargrove, Pima County Director of Elections, “Election Administration – Securing Democracy.” 13715 E. Langtry Lane off Old Spanish Trail. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2:30 p.m.Arizona Senior Academy — Lecture by Cindy Soffrin, representative of the League of Women Voters, “Ballot...
By Chuck Colbath Our staff recently attended a color class in our salon. The master educator worked with our stylists who utilized the mannequins we purchased for this purpose. We had great feedback from our stylists who reported learning new techniques and processes, and all agreed it was the best class yet. We care about out staff, and staying...
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...
