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Yuma Sun Scholars: career/technical

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Nine high school seniors have been nominated by their school counselors or teachers to be recognized by the Yuma Sun Scholars program for outstanding achievements in the field of career/technical. They are among nearly 50 students chosen to be honore... Full story

Pair of college students deliver commencement

BY SARAH WOMER - @YSSARAHWOMER

Both speakers for the recent 2013 commencement at Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University-Yuma share a love for higher education and the possibilities it provides. AWC commencement speaker Stephanie Rivas had her start at the local co... Full story

Yuma Sun Scholars: Arts

Eight high school seniors have been nominated by their school counselors or teachers to be recognized by the Yuma Sun Scholars program for outstanding achievements in the field of arts. They are among nearly 50 students chosen to be honored this year... Full story

Births Report 5-19-13

Babies reported from Yuma Regional Medical Center:April 6 — Megan and Michael Ochoa, girl, Meriel.April 7 — Skanty Mejia Sanchez and Francisco Cha Vaughn, girl, Allison; Elizabeth and Gustavo Hernandez, boy, Sebastillan; Cristina Bueno an... Full story

Namedropper 5-19-13

Florencia AvilesMarine Corps Pfc. Florencia Aviles has graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C.Aviles, the daughter of Florencia and Martin Aviles of Yuma, is a 2012 graduate of Cibola High School.Martin Ga... 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

Religious Special Events 5-18-13

Vacation Bible school fundraiserCalvary Baptist Church, 101 W. 26th St., will have a fundraiser for Vacation Bible school from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Panda Express in Yuma Palms.You must have a flyer for the restaurant to donate 20 percent of your meal... 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

Photo exhibit presents clearer picture of Mexico

At Yuma Art Center this month

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

The indigenous people of Mexico are being shown in a different light, held within a black-and-white landscape, unable to speak but having so much to say.They are the people of photographer Alejandra Platt's exhibit that is currently visiting the Yuma... Full story

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