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No fooling: Experts bemoan loss of kids’ play time

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 NEW YORK  — In one classroom, a group of preschool teachers squatted on the floor, pretending to be cave-dwelling hunter-gatherers. Next door, another group ended a raucous musical game by placing their tambourines and drums atop their... Full story

Foreign adoptions by Americans drop sharply

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 NEW YORK — The number of foreign children adopted by Americans fell 12 percent in the past year, reaching the lowest level since 1999 as some countries clamped down on the process and others battled with allegations of adoption fraud. China,... Full story

November Fun on the Fly

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Finally! Cooler weather is here! It's time to get outdoors and get moving. There's a lot going on around Yuma this month - here's a sampling of some fun stuff to do with your family.Nov. 7, 21 Yuma Jazz Company at Julieanna's  The Yuma Jazz Company... Full story

Fun on the Fly Oct. 2008

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Could it be that cooler temperatures are almost here? We can only hope.In the meantime, here are some events going on around Yuma for the month of October.Check out the Little Steps program Oct. 3, 10 and 17 at Clymer Recreation Center, 553 S. Orange... Full story

Liver disease plagues obese adolescents

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 TRENTON, N.J.  — In a new and disturbing twist on the obesity epidemic, some overweight teenagers have severe liver damage caused by too much body fat, and a handful have needed liver transplants. Many more may need a new liver by... Full story

September 2008 Fun on the Fly

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Yes, I know ... it's still hot outside.But there are still a variety of family-oriented things to do in Yuma!Does your child like to fish? Take them to the "Fishing on the Colorado" class from 7-10 a.m. Sept. 13. The program costs $12, is open to kids... Full story

More events in August

BY ROXANNE MOLENAR, ASSOCIATE EDITOR-NEWS

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I just got an e-mail from Yuma Parks and Rec on events in August. Here are a few highlights.Work is progressing at the West Wetlands Park to get the frisbee golf area up and running. Right now they are working on irrigation, with plans to plant grass... Full story

Fun on the Fly - August 2008

FROM STAFF REPORTS

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I know, I know.  It's August, it's hot, and there's nothing to do, right? Well, not quite. We've got a few suggestions to keep you and your family entertained this month. - Check out Lutes from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1, 15 and 22. Yuma Jazz Company will... Full story

Sanguinetti Park

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Sanguinetti Park is a great park for families with kids big and small.The park offers two playground areas, one geared toward toddlers with little swings, while the other is geared toward bigger children.There are three ramadas, five BBQs and many benches... Full story

Smucker Park

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Smucker Park features a wide variety of amenities to occupy your youngsters while allowing you time to get your walk on.The park features at least seven bbqs, with three ramadas and a number of picnic benches scattered throughout.For exercise, there's... Full story

Children’s Artwork as Christmas Gifts

BY ANNA MARTINEZ, CORNERSTONE PRESCHOOL

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As everyone’s shopping budgets are tightening this year, having your child create their own gifts not only helps you save money, but gets your child excited about giving. And what is more precious than a picture painted by a child? The following... Full story

The last lecture

BY BRENNA PAULIN, SPECIAL TO THE SUN

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For our meeting in December my book discussion group tries to read something inspirational and/or uplifting.  The book chosen this year was The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch.  By now, many people have heard of the book and the author, a Carnegie... Full story

A Holiday to Remember

BY KAREN SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE SUN

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Over-indulgence – it seems to begin around Thanksgiving and continues well through the New Year.  We eat too much, drink too much, spend too much money, watch too much TV, we’re dashing around on sugar rushes and caffeine highs. ... Full story

The Year We Disappeared by Cylin and John Busby

BY BRIAN SUMMERS, TEEN LIBRARIAN

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Cylin Busby wrote THE YEAR WE DISAPPEARED with her father, about her experiences growing up. When Cylin was nine years old, her police officer father, John, was shot in the face with a shotgun.  The perpetrator was not caught.  John survived... Full story

ALIVE by Piers Paul Read

Books for teens

BY BRYAN SUMMERS, TEEN LIBRARIAN

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Everybody knows the story - A plane carrying a Uruguayan soccer team crash lands in the Andes.  When they are rescued, ten weeks later, only sixteen of the forty-five are still alive.  A heartbreaking, spiritual and amazing story about the will... Full story

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