Yuma Life

East County Highlights 6-20-13

BY DIANE MERRILL

• Vacation Bible school — First Southern Baptist Church of Wellton will have “Colossal Coaster World” vacation Bible school from 5 to 8:15 p.m. Sunday through June 27 for kindergarten through high school students. Registration ... Full story

Yuma Nightlife 6-20-13

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - @YS_CMCDANIEL

Editor's Note: Send submissions for Yuma Nightlife by 5 p.m. Tuesday to desertlife@yumasun.com.WHERE TO BE• La Vida Loca — 8 p.m. Fridays — Cocopah Casino's River Room • DJ Sloe — 9 p.m. Fridays — LZ Bar and Grill &b... Full story

2013 San Luis High School graduates

Abraham Missael Acosta, Francisco Acosta, Edgemont Gael Aguayo, Alejandro Aguilar, Cristopher Aguilar, Leeza Aguilar, Rudyann Aguiniga, Alejandro Aguirre, Anthony Benjamin Aguirre, Roxahana Aguirre, Christopher Obryan Ahumada, Ricardo Aldapa, Melissa... Full story

Desert Gardener: Royal Poinciana a stunning tree that grows well here

By KAREN BOWEN

You will think it’s raining orange when walking beneath a Royal Poinciana tree in springtime. This showy tree is covered with clusters of bright-orange flowers from spring through mid-summer. Five petaled blooms resembling orchids cluster to... Full story

Arthritis takes different forms

BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.

DEAR DR. ROACH: You published an article in April discussing the differences between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. How does "degenerative arthritis" differ from the other two? -- R.L.    ANSWER: Degenerative arthritis is ost... Full story

To manage opposing conditions, doctors balance risks and benefits of medications

BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.

DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2008, I was treated for prostate cancer with radiation. A couple of months later, I started passing blood during bowel movements. I went to a gastroenterologist, who found that my colon was "burned" by the radiation. After several ... Full story

Boys & Girls Club the cure for summer boredom

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

The folks at a Yuma youth center aren’t doctors, but they certainly know the cure for summer boredom. Their prescription? Daily doses of camp for eight fun-filled weeks at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club in Yuma. The club&... Full story

Dementia and delirium not the same thing

BY KEITH ROACH, M.D.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My father, 79, used to play 18 holes of golf three times a week, but after a recent gallbladder removal, he started showing some unusual symptoms. He appeared to be a totally different person: helpless and unable to walk. The doctors ... Full story

Namedropper 6-16-13

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Christopher I. FigueroaAir Force Airman Christopher I. Figueroa has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied sc... Full story

Take precautions for bears when camping

BY JEAN WILSON, YUMA OUTDOORS

This is an ideal time to head for the hills for some camping in the cool Arizona pines. Along with all the pure enjoyment such a trip will create, the Arizona Game and Fish Department warns us to be “bear aware” while there, which include... Full story

Help for tornado victims

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Ashley Close (center) and Cruz Trujillo (far right) of Immaculate Conception School present a check for $400 for the Oklahoma tornado victims to Cynthia Synder from the American Red Cross. Students wanted to show how they are active Christians in sup... Full story

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