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Air show to soar March 27

BY JAMES GILBERT - SUN STAFF WRITER

After a record-breaking event last year, the bar has been set high for the 2010 Yuma Air Show, but organizers say they intend to top that.Roger Lopez, Marine Corps Air Station marketing officer, said as always, those who attend the Yuma Air Show... Full story

Namedropper 3-21-10

Brian Edward SnyderU.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Brian Edward Snyder has graduated from Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.Snyder successfully completed 12 weeks of intensive basic training in military justice, uniform,... Full story

Sink or swim: Aquabelles revived

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

Sally Hixson admits she's not the most coordinated of performers. "I'm the kind that falls on stage," says the Spokane, Wash., resident.But when Hixson, 65, performs as one of the Gila Mountain Aquabelles, she feels transformed."I feel graceful and... Full story

Famed trombonist joining jazz fest

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

A jazz trombone player who boasts a hot career and a truly cool sound joins local jazz musicians Saturday for a celebration of their favorite style of sound.The AWC Jazz Festival will feature two jazz groups from Arizona Western College, plus guest... Full story

Learning center kids to show recycling video

BY JOHN VAUGHN - BAJO EL SOL EDITOR

SOMERTON – It is possible for children to teach something to adults?Si se puede – Yes they can.Children in the after-school programs of the Si Se Puede Learning Center here have produced a documentary-like video about the environmental... Full story

Fundraiser group bringing art to life

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

Helping local artists and musicians find venues for their works, all while raising money for local nonprofit organizations, is what J.J. McCantik's does best.J.J. McCantik's isn't a person, but a group of people devoted to bringing Yuma's original... Full story

Midnight Sun: Johnny Cash tribute artist

BY CHRIS McDANIEL, YUMA SUN COLUMNIST

I had the pleasure of going to the 3:10 to Yuma event open house last Wednesday. Even though I think the effort to keep the Yuma Territorial Prison open is a great cause, I was there for one reason only - Johnny Cash - or at least the next best... Full story

Bike race benefits youth program

BY STEPHANIE A. WILKEN - SUN STAFF WRITER

Yumans can tighten their helmets and loosen up their limbs for the sixth annual Tour de Yuma this weekend.The 30-mile bike race Saturday is sponsored by the Yuma Bike Club and will benefit young riders in in the program.Registration is 7:30 to 8:45... Full story

United Way Music Fest Saturday

BY DARIN FENGER - FEATURES EDITOR

The annual United Way Music Fest gets under way Saturday with a celebration of music that's live and local.The free event will feature performances by eight bands, along with other entertainers, activities for kids and vendors selling all kinds of... Full story

Skin stories: Tattoos a 'personal expression'

BY MARA KNAUB - SUN STAFF WRITER

The Yuma Sun recently went looking for the "coolest and baddest" body art.Seventy-six readers responded.Those men and women shared photos of their favorite tattoos - and the stories behind the ink. The entries were posted online and readers voted... Full story

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