Family

Marriage changes with life's seasons

BY KATHY WATSON, FAMILY FOCUS

Each year when my husband and I celebrate our anniversary, I spend some time reflecting on our relationship and the shared history we have together. As I do, I am renewed in my commitment of marriage even though it changes with the seasons of... Full story

4 deaths, 3 estate planning mistakes

BY LARRY DEASON, ESTATE PLANNING

What would you want to leave behind for your family? If your choices were A) a contentious mess, or B) a well-coordinated estate plan, you would choose option B, right? All too many of us end up with option A. In fact, a recent national survey... Full story

Saying goodbye doesn't get easier

BY KAREN SPENCER, FAMILY FOCUS

Several weeks ago Melissa Behunin wrote an article for Family Focus for the Yuma Sun titled “Saying bye-bye to your child.” She talked about how difficult it can be for both parent and tot to part from one another and she shared some... Full story

Pioneer Day parade grand marshals named

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

Emmie and Pete Jamison moved to Wellton for its slower pace. But even small towns have something going on so they are more than happy to be grand marshals for this year's Pioneer Day parade. "We were definitely surprised, but it's an honor really,"... Full story

Cheer clinic Saturday

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

There is nothing better to stir up school spirit than the cheer squad, so aspiring cheerleaders are invited to a Cheer Clinic at Woodard Junior High School on Saturday.Registration in the Woodard gym, 2250 S. 8th Ave., will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m.,... Full story

Love and laugh with your grandchildren

BY CHRISTINA HAWKEY, FAMILY FOCUS

I have been thinking about grandparents lately. As I set my goals for the New Year, I decided I wanted to become more like my Grandma Lil.My grandparents were huge influences in my life. My grandma was one of my best friends. She taught me a lot... Full story

Library offering pair of writing workshops

CHECK IT OUT! BY SARAH WISDOM

Happy New Year from your friends at the library! Workshops for Writers If you’re an aspiring writer, there are two programs that were designed with you in mind coming next month. The first is the Writer’s Workshop, which kicks off at 2... Full story

Talking with children about tragedy

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN, SUN STAFF WRITER

News coverage of the devastating magnitude-7.0 earthquake in Haiti Jan. 12 may leave parents and educators wondering how best to explain tragedy to children.One company, Content That Works, has created a worksheet to help.The flier on Page B2 of... Full story

Saying bye-bye to your child

BY MELISSA GIBSON BEHUNIN, FAMILY FOCUS

I say goodbye with a smile and then hurry out the door. I know my baby is getting wonderful care while I am at work, but it is still difficult for me to leave. He is starting to protest when I leave and I have to fight my desire to turn around and... Full story

Hundreds clean up dunes

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, SUN STAFF WRITER

Hundreds of people turned out Saturday to prevent the Imperial Sand Dunes from becoming the Imperial "Trash" Dunes during the 13th annual Sand Dunes Cleanup. Most of the men and women who were combing the desert sands on their quads had vacationed... Full story

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