Arizona Centennial

Exhibit celebrates near-century of siphon and those who built it

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

On June 29, 1912 the first wave of water flowed through the Yuma Siphon.Nearly 100 years later, water still flows through the underground passageway on its way to irrigate about 50,000 acres of fertile farmland in the Yuma Valley.The siphon is still ... Full story

Yumans say, ‘Happy 100th birthday, Arizona!’

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuma residents and winter visitors gathered together Tuesday night to usher in the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood in style during the Centennial Fandango celebration on Main Street.Those who were participating were in high spirits as they e... Full story

Yuma Siphon exhibit opens Wednesday

BY SARAH WOMER - SUN STAFF WRITER

The community is invited to celebrate Arizona's statehood Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the grand opening of the Yuma Siphon Irrigation Project historical exhibits. Through a partnership between the Bureau of Reclamation and t... Full story

Arizona Constitution signer's family proud of his role in history

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuman Debbie Sullins’ 10-year-old grandson was asked to write a school paper about someone famous. He chose his great-great-great-grandfather, Mulford Winsor, one of three delegates from Yuma County who signed the state constitution in 1910. T... Full story

Britain family, businesses have weathered tough times

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

Over the past 80 years, the Britain family has weathered tough times to find success in the Yuma area.It all started when Andy Wallace Britain, who had been orphaned after his parents were shot to death, moved to the Yuma area from Texas in about 191... Full story

Somerton to hold park ceremony Tuesday

BY CESAR NEYOY - BAJO EL SOL

SOMERTON — The first cobblestone will be placed at the future site of the Centennial Park on Tuesday in a ceremony that coincides with the celebration of Arizona's 100 years of statehood.City officials don't have a timetable for the park's comp... Full story

Yuma County time capsule buried

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

Memorabilia representing the memories, hopes and dreams of the residents of Yuma County were entombed in the Centennial Heritage Area Friday evening.The items were placed inside a time capsule during the kickoff of the Yuma County Centennial Celebrat... Full story

Yumans discover seven hidden 'diamonds'

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

All seven glass diamonds hidden around the Yuma area for the Great Yuma County Diamond Hunt have been claimed by intrepid hunters.The baseball-size glass diamonds, inscribed with the Yuma County-Arizona Centennial logo, were hidden at seven historica... Full story

Saturday concert to fete Arizona Centennial

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

Arizona's centennial will be celebrated with a special concert Saturday at the Historic Yuma Theatre. Concert selections have been chosen specifically to honor Arizona during the state's centennial celebration.The Yuma String Consortium will present ... Full story

The Great Diamond Hunt continues with the military

BY JAMES GILBERT - SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuma's military history can be traced back more than 150 years and has played an vital role in making the area what it is today.In 1846, during the war between Mexico and the United States, Col. Stephen W. Kearny, who was in command of the 1st United... Full story

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