By Shirley Mays Welcome to Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. It started as a week-long celebration in 1980 the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress...
By J.J. Lamb The Trotter sisters haven’t lived in Vail for almost sixty years, but their legacy remains strong in the Town Between the Tracks™. From 1931 through 1962 they taught school for the children of the railroad and ranching families living in and around Vail. It was visits to their older sister Julia who lived in Tucson that brought Esta...
By Bob Mooney Your driving history is an important factor determining your Arizona Auto Insurance rates. Insurance carriers may look back a few years to see if your driving history have included any of the following: The number of tickets you have for speeding and other moving violations.Any crashes you’ve been found responsible for.Any DUIs or...
By Stacy Winstryg In January, Vail School District Foundation launched our first annual Vail Pride Day Scholarships. Three $1000 scholarships were up for grabs and any senior in the Vail School District pursuing post-graduation education or training was invited to apply. Fix Auto learned about our scholarships and graciously offered to add another...
Bored with your hair? Try a new twist. First dampen hair, then do three braids on each side, one on back top crown and three or four in back. They are easy to sleep on. Unbraid in morning and see the results: full bodied hair. This is not a style for short hair. Help tip: Did you know a face shield is not a substitute for a mask? After a cough or...
By Chuck Colbath We at Bavilon Salon are always striving for consistent quality. Over the years we have sought to employ the finest stylists available. Our recent remodeling elevated Bavilon Salon to a high-end look which is also safer by design. One great stylist moved 3,000 miles to be a part of our team. She is just one example of our highly...
By Tamra Haase Ever since the housing market has emerged from its pandemic driven freeze in late spring 2020, there has been a frenzy of home buying and a sharp rise in prices. The common explanation is that the pandemic has swollen the ranks of those who need more private space for work and play and safety from possibly a home office atmosphere...
Dear Claire,I had this dream the other night, and I think that I know what it means, but I would like to know what you think. In the dream, my mom is helping me to put on this face mask like one you’d use for a facial. I worry that I look bad because there are people around, but she is telling me how good I look with the face mask on and to keep...
The W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library opened Tuesday, February 16. Located at 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, the Library is now open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm for curbside/outdoor holds pickup. This library is the 27th in the Pima County Public Library system and will primarily serve those living in the greater Vail area...
By K. Nepsa Recently, I took a hike through the desert and came across some petroglyphs. As I stood viewing the rock art before me, I couldn’t help but wonder what the meaning behind these images was in ancient times. The images were clear and precise as it was specifically sheltered under a huge boulder. After admiring the stunning detail of...
