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East County Highlights 5-23-13

BY DIANE MERRILL

• Holiday closures — All east county post offices, banks and the Wellton town hall will close Monday for Memorial Day.• Town of Wellton — Pool hours will be 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and will change to 1-5 p.m. every day Friday. Li... Full story

Beat the heat at indoor firing range

BY JEAN WILSON - OUTDOORS COLUMN

Even when our weather jumps from warm to hot, the shooting sports never stop the need for practice — whether you shoot for pure enjoyment, competition and recreation or are a serious wild game hunter. With the constant practice, you will be mor... Full story

What’s on your kids’ summer to-do list?

BY OSCAR CHAVEZ - YUMA PARKS AND RECREATION

School is almost out. What's on your kids' to-do list this summer vacation? If you don't have it figured out yet, the city of Yuma Parks and Recreation can help you. Fill up their summertime activity card with these must do activities to give them so... Full story

Improved vision means increased provision

By Rev. Paul Killingsworth, A Hope that Helps

A young man found a $2 bill on the road. From that time on, he never lifted his eyes from the ground while walking. In the course of 40 years, he accumulated an interesting collection. This treasure comprised 29,516 buttons, 54,172 pens, 7 pennies, a... Full story

East County Highlights 5-16-13

BY DIANE MERRILL

• Wellton Elementary School — Kindergarten Child Find for the 2013-14 school year will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through May 23. If you have children who will be 5 by Aug. 31, call 785-3311 to make an appointment. If you know of a... Full story

Berried treasure can be grown in Yuma

BY KAREN BOWEN - DESERT GARDENER

We may not be able to grow raspberries in Yuma, but blackberries certainly enjoy our hot climate. By the beginning of April, white flowers are popping out all over blackberry bushes, and by May, delicious berries are ready for picking.Sandy Silvas, o... Full story

Animals in the wild can be dangerous

BY JEAN WILSON - OUTDOORS COLUMN

The rabid coyote who attacked a woman recently in Show Low brings a reminder from Game and Fish and Health Services to heed various warnings on what to do and not do when venturing out for recreation in the outdoors. Recommendations include the follo... Full story

Kangaroo Paw an unusual container plant

BY KAREN BOWEN - DESERT GARDENER

Itching to visit Australia but don't have the time or money? Why not bring a bit of Australia to your patio by planting Kangaroo Paw, Anigozanthos flavidus?It grows naturally only in western Australia, but many hybrids have been developed and offered... Full story

East County Highlights 5-9-13

BY DIANE MERRILL

• Wellton Elementary School — Kindergarten Child Find for the 2013-14 school year will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 20-23. If you have children who will be 5 by Aug. 31, call 785-3311 to make an appointment and get more information. If ... Full story

Sometimes life gives us a silver lining

BY DUBIA ZARAGOZA - FAMILY FOCUS

Life is beautiful. These words hang on a frame in our kitchen wall. Some may consider this statement naive or blissful, but I truly believe one can find beauty in every season of life, even during difficult times. I do admit, in certain situations ou... Full story

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