By Lisannette Ruiz Even though summer temperatures don’t seem to want to end, it’s time to plant for the cool season. 100-degree days can discourage some from planting or starting new gardens, but we still encourage you to get a jump on the fall season by starting your gardens now! With a few simple techniques, we can make a great...
American Legion By Ventura W. Tounsel (“Ace”) This month we have an amazing opportunity to show our appreciation for America’s warfighters to every Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, and Coast Guardsman who made a conscious decision to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”...
By Robert Samuelsen Many times I’ve driven past a small sign on the north side of the road just outside of Kanab, Utah that said nothing more than Peekaboo Canyon. In the desolation of southern Utah, a town like Kanab is a welcome gas, bathroom, and food stop and when you have a further destination in mind, a stop right after a stop is never in...
By Anne Gibson The weather has cooled after setting record highs and thoughts turn to the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving and the St. Rita’s Catholic Church Holiday Food Baskets. “Last year we distributed 750 food baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter with 600 for Thanksgiving and Christmas alone,” said Regina Tiedemann who...
By Hollie Warnick Changes in times, changes in places, changes in feelings, changes in faces. Many of us are finding ourselves displaced from previous circumstances or beliefs because of outside environments or because of our own choosing. The year 2020 has asked much of us. Life as we knew it has changed and continues to do so. The only constant...
By April Bourie Tubac Presidio State Historic Park will host its first ever outdoor art exhibition entitled “The Exuberance!: An Artistic and Botanic Experience” from Nov. 14, 2020, to April 30, 2021. The Exuberance! will showcase local Tubac and Arizona artists’ creations of garden sculptures, outdoor art installations and contemporary garden...
U.S. Navy Seaman David Cseley graduated first in his class while completing basic training at Basic Enlisted Submarine School, located on Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT. The school is an eight-week introduction to the basic theory, construction and operation of nuclear-powered submarines. Cseley enlisted in the Navy in January...
Mod Pizza opened mid October. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is open at Houghton Town Center T mobile and ABC Pet Care are open at Las Plazas Old Vail Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center at 10425 E. Drexel Ave near Civano will open by year end. Surf Thru Car Wash plans to be open by year’s end F45 Fitness is moving in equipment as they...
By Nikki Lee Every November, I start dreaming about turkey, stuffing, cooking my mother-in-law’s mac and cheese recipe, and sharing lots of delicious pies with family and friends. Like many of you who celebrate the winter holidays, I get so excited for the first gathering of the season: Thanksgiving. The weather is finally cooler, the kids have a...
By Steve Christy As we swing into the holidays, the pandemic continues to significantly impact our annual community rituals. One such event sadly was canceled outright. The community’s premier event, VailFest celebrates the many gifts and accomplishments that make our Southeast Region unique. VailFest is illustrative and representative of...
