By David H. Levy In last month’s Skyward, I included that four-word phrase, but the first time I used it was actually in an article about the life of the star Betelgeuse, for Astronomy Magazine. When I met Richard Berry, the editor at the time, he began by reciting those words: “Stars are people too.” He added that he accepted the article for...
By Kimberly Crossland, Owner of Cruisin’ + Campfires + The Focus-Driven Biz You know the expression, when you know, you know? Those 5 words sum up the whirlwind romance that brought George and Patricia Soetaert together 68 years ago. Throughout their marriage, these two lovebirds experienced quite a bit before finally settling down in Corona de...
By Alisha Brewer Jace hopped out of the car and started up the walkway to Acacia elementary school. He said hi to some friends that he passed and waved good morning to the principal who was greeting students as they walked through the gates. Yep, this was going to be a normal Friday, or so he thought. “As soon as I turned the corner, I saw...
By Rob Samuelsen Since the early day of mankind, humans have used stone tools to prepare food. In fact, scientists have discovered grinding stones in all parts of the world going back more than 35,000 years. Here in the arid southwest, deep holes can be found in many streamside boulders where prehistoric people would gather to crush and mix leaves...
COVID Vaccines for our Veterans By Ventura Tounsel, Commander As an influx of veterans seek the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, many want clarity on when and where they will be able to get their vaccines. Under a plan developed by VA in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control...
By Hollie Warnick We can probably all agree that education is important. We may differ on what education looks like. Indeed, many leaders are very educated. It is also true that, there are self-made people do not have a formal education. If you’re barely starting in life, starting over, or simply seeking more light and knowledge, books can lead...
By Elizabeth Wharburton-Smith The Rita Ranch Community Garden has been my passion project since the idea popped into my head 10 years ago. But it is so much more than that. Our community at large has enjoyed the garden in so many different ways: by personally growing and harvesting flavorful, organic produce; touring the garden for design and...
By Brad Anderson Spring, one or our two beautiful seasons in Southern Arizona, is nearly here. With that comes the opportunity to enjoy the many great outdoor activities in the Vail area. From Colossal Cave Park to Sahuaro National Park. From Del Lago golf course to The Arizona Trail. From Cienega Creek Natural Preserve to biking Old Spanish Trail...
By Mike Lavelle I have written previous articles on preparedness and the recent “rolling” power outages in Texas bring up another preparedness consideration – portable solar generators, smaller “power packs” for recharging cell phones, and LED lights. Depending on your needs, a solar generator will provide temporary portable power, for either when...
by Susan Summers In the last two quarters of 2020, ReSources Vail Food Bank served approximately 1,200 individuals and over 350 households, along with delivering hundreds of meals to homebound residents and local students in need of supplemental nutrition. After the first month of 2021, it is on track for similar results. The point in highlighting...
