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Presenting the beautification award to Margie Olivet (third from left) of Women's Health Specialists are commission members (from left) Mary Ann Easterday, Nancy Alcarez, Mark Ericson and Linda Collins.
Beautification award (photo)
The city of Yuma Clean and Beautification Commision recently honored Women's Health Specialists at 2911 S. 8th Ave. for maintaining its premises in a manner reflecting community and neighborhood pride.... Full story
AARON GINN-FORSBERG (left) and Dustin Wright read lines together during their tryout session for the new movie Renovation.
Renovation casting call draws actors to Yuma
Forty actors gathered at the Yuma Art Center Saturday to vie for a role in the horror movie Renovation, which is slated to begin filming in Yuma sometime later in the year.  As well as local talent, people came from as far away as Las Vegas, Los... Full story
ELLEN GARDNER got the idea to start a local drum circle after playing in this group in Tucson with her daughter.
Get rhythm: Yuman starting local drum circle
A new drumming group is being founded, and anyone who would like to share the experience of performing live with others is invited to join in, regardless of personal experience.  Ellen Gardner, a local woman, is founding the new group in Yuma which... Full story
THE 36TH ARMY BAND will be in Yuma Friday for their Around the World in 80 Minutes concert which will feature styles of music from around the globe.
36th Army Band returns to Yuma
The 36th Army Band from Fort Huachuca will be in Yuma Friday to give locals a taste of world music during their Around the World in 80 Minutes concert.  They will fill the air with the melodious sounds of patriotic marches, medleys and tunes at 7... Full story
Soroptimist International of Yuma presented scholarships to (from left) Adrianna Magallon; Heather Berry; Rene Sonoqui; Evita Mendez of Safe House, Catholic Community Services; Barbara Rochester, Crossroads Mission; and Myra Garlit, Harmony House.
Soroptimists hand out scholarships
The local nonprofit organization grants scholarships each year aimed at supporting women's pursuits to better their lives.  "Soroptimist is a service organization - women helping women and girls. That is our goal," said Nancy Ramsey, local president.... Full story
Kayla Cruz (far left), a seventh-grader at Mohawk Valley, receives a $200 bond as recipient of the High Award presented by the Military Officers Association of America, while Jeannette Ramirez (far right), from Antelope High received the $500 award.
Military Officers honors (photo)
Cruz is the daughter of Teresa and Daniel Cruz of Wellton, she was picked from among seventh-grade students across Yuma County for the award given for citizenship and academic excellence. Ramirez, the daughter of Raymundo and Olga Ramirez of Wellton,... Full story
Director of literacy program turning the page
After dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's for 14 years, the executive director of Yuma's literacy program is moving on to a new chapter.  Barbara Sutton and her family are moving to Maine, taking her away from Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest... Full story
Coulten Ferria slips through the fingers of John Herrera (above left) and Sterling Sorenson to score a touchdown.
River touchdown (photos)
The weather was perfect for playing a game of football along the banks of the Colorado River Monday afternoon at Gateway Park.... Full story
DAVE TOENSING quizzes his students while reading about the Titanic at Yuma Lutheran. Toensing will be retiring after several decades of teaching.
Retiring, but Yuman is still making music
For the past 44 years David Toensing has taught youngsters, not just while standing in front of the blackboard but while on bended knee as well.  Toensing has always taught children the three Rs, but he's also prayed with his students and has always... Full story
Taking the church to the people
The doors at Oasis Church, 1545 S. Avenue C, will be closed Sunday because the congregation will be out and about doing good deeds to spread their faith.  "We decided in order to really be the church we should be, we should out in the community serving... Full story
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