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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

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

A helping hand of hope

BY The Rev. Paul Killingsworth

It was a hot summer in Yuma, a good time to go swimming. Two brothers, ages 10 and 12, were excited! Dad said as he left the house early in the morning, “When I come back, I’ll take you boys swimming.” Riding in the car to the swimm... Full story

Rain or shine, garden convention was enjoyed

BY KAREN BOWEN - DESERT GARDENER

Seattle is famous for its constant changes in weather on an hourly basis. It can go from cloudy to misting to downpours and then to sunshine, all while you're eating lunch.The National Garden Club Convention for 2013 was recently held in Seattle. Clu... Full story

East County Highlights 6-13-13

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. June 23-27 for kindergarten through high school students. Registration is 4:30 p.m.... Full story

Benefits of physical activity on your mental well-being

BY CURTIS PETERSON AND JOSE AMPARO - FAMILY FOCUS

Sitting in my house this last weekend, I thought, “Why am I so tired? All I have been doing is sitting here all day.” Then as many times before, I thought, “I really should get up and do something, but I am way too tired.”Mond... Full story

It’s prime time for fishing fun

BY JEAN WILSON - OUTDOORS COLUMN

We are fortunate in Yuma with it being prime time for fishing fun all summer long. Giving us endless opportunities for fun times at any of our many waterways. If you have a boat of any kind, you have it made because you can go just about anywhere you... Full story

Movie in the park is Saturday

BY OSCAR CHAVEZ - YUMA PARKS AND REC

With the school year just barely coming to an end and only 64 days of summer vacation ahead of us, every kid is fantasizing over the idea of the fun they will have during summer break.Why is summer so important for youth? Relaxation, no school, spend... Full story

'Off White Lies': Father-daughter road picture has the ring of truth

BY MICHAEL MILLER, THURSDAYS AT THE THEATRE

Another strong showing from Israel in Yuma's independent film series, “Off White Lies” is a father-daughter road picture in the spirit of “Paper Moon” way back in the '70s. Although “Lies” is set against the backdr... Full story

East County Highlights 6-6-13

BY DIANE MERRILL

• Wellton Library — Game board day is 1 p.m. today, Baby Time at 1:30 p.m. (pre-registration required 24 hours in advance; Magician Jim Blantz at 2 p.m. Friday; Summer Reading Program super sign-up day will be all day Saturday, Colorado Ri... Full story

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