Yuma Life Archive (2006-2009)

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Dakota Posey gets excited while looking at a gift delivered by Santa at his home Tuesday afternoon. Santa, along with employees from Global Contract Services, New Life Pregnancy and the City ...

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Dakota Posey gets excited while looking at a gift delivered by Santa at his home Tuesday afternoon. Santa, along with employees from Global Contract Services, New Life Pregnancy and the City ...

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Families came out to participate in the walkathon, despite the morning chill. Pink balloons were given to the participants to honor victims dealing with cancer.

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Families came out to participate in the walkathon, despite the morning chill. Pink balloons were given to the participants to honor victims dealing with cancer.

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Roman Leal tries out his new kite on a windy Friday afternoon, just a day after Christmas, with his brother and sister-in-law. Leal said it was his favorite present. Photo by Jared Dort/Yum ...

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Roman Leal tries out his new kite on a windy Friday afternoon, just a day after Christmas, with his brother and sister-in-law. Leal said it was his favorite present. Photo by Jared Dort/Yum ...

Alpha and Mike Dehner (from left) take their daughter, Emma, for a stroll while shopping for discounts at Burlington Coat Factory. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Alpha and Mike Dehner (from left) take their daughter, Emma, for a stroll while shopping for discounts at Burlington Coat Factory. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Jackie Lloyd, a Salvation Army volunteer, checks-in a family receiving food while waiting in line for their turn. Approximately 1,400 low-income families are expected to receive food boxes d ...

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Jackie Lloyd, a Salvation Army volunteer, checks-in a family receiving food while waiting in line for their turn. Approximately 1,400 low-income families are expected to receive food boxes d ...

Ivan Neilson (left) and Harry Rencurel load shopping carts full of food during the Salvation Army's holiday assistance program Monday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Ivan Neilson (left) and Harry Rencurel load shopping carts full of food during the Salvation Army's holiday assistance program Monday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Bob Chapin loads a box of food into a trunk of a vehicle during the Salvation Army's holiday assistance program Monday at the Army's former headquarters, located at 1701 S. Arizona Ave. RYAN ...

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Bob Chapin loads a box of food into a trunk of a vehicle during the Salvation Army's holiday assistance program Monday at the Army's former headquarters, located at 1701 S. Arizona Ave. RYAN ...

Bags full of toys and other holiday goodies fill a room in preparation for their distribution Monday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Bags full of toys and other holiday goodies fill a room in preparation for their distribution Monday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Judy Rairden (right) discusses ideas for her brick with Vicki Kerley and Jacquie Kukuk Friday at the Humane Society table outside Sams Club. The Society is selling bricks to help kickstart t ...

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Judy Rairden (right) discusses ideas for her brick with Vicki Kerley and Jacquie Kukuk Friday at the Humane Society table outside Sams Club. The Society is selling bricks to help kickstart t ...

Ron Hinton and Norm Booth (from left) enjoy a cool winter afternoon at West Wetlands Park, sailing their remote control boats. The duo were part of a group of Aeromodelers who hit the pond e ...

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Ron Hinton and Norm Booth (from left) enjoy a cool winter afternoon at West Wetlands Park, sailing their remote control boats. The duo were part of a group of Aeromodelers who hit the pond e ...

HN Scharr from BMC Yuma places a wreath for the POW who were missing in action. Other branches of the military were represented during the veterans ceremony. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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HN Scharr from BMC Yuma places a wreath for the POW who were missing in action. Other branches of the military were represented during the veterans ceremony. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Brian Hotchkiss, owner of Precision Tree Services, wears a Santa Claus costume while trimming trees at Friendly Acres Trailer Park Thursday morning. Hotchkiss plans to wear the outfit at wor ...

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Brian Hotchkiss, owner of Precision Tree Services, wears a Santa Claus costume while trimming trees at Friendly Acres Trailer Park Thursday morning. Hotchkiss plans to wear the outfit at wor ...

Lyle Renfro has been with the Co-op for three years as a ceramic artist. His slab sculptures will also be on display. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Lyle Renfro has been with the Co-op for three years as a ceramic artist. His slab sculptures will also be on display. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Jonathan Lines, the GM of Lines and Lundgreen Roofing, makes a call to an employee in his office. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Jonathan Lines, the GM of Lines and Lundgreen Roofing, makes a call to an employee in his office. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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McDaniels wore a Santa hat and beard because it was fitting for the season. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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McDaniels wore a Santa hat and beard because it was fitting for the season. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Jim Turner is the new Evangelist for the Church of Christ in Yuma. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Jim Turner is the new Evangelist for the Church of Christ in Yuma. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Ruth Whisler, Executive Director of the AWC Foundation, directs traffic before presenting a check for $2 million from the foundation to college for the AG Building Tuesday morning in the Oco ...

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Ruth Whisler, Executive Director of the AWC Foundation, directs traffic before presenting a check for $2 million from the foundation to college for the AG Building Tuesday morning in the Oco ...

Marsha Work took home first place in the Yuma Jaycees Anual Christmas Lighting Contest for the mobile home category. According to her husband, Gary, it takes about a week to light the house.

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Marsha Work took home first place in the Yuma Jaycees Anual Christmas Lighting Contest for the mobile home category. According to her husband, Gary, it takes about a week to light the house.

Soccer fans bundled up Friday night during the Kofa-Yuma High game as the temperature dropped at sunset. Kofa won 2-0. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Soccer fans bundled up Friday night during the Kofa-Yuma High game as the temperature dropped at sunset. Kofa won 2-0. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Harvest Prep Academy will hold a production of the "Christmas Carol" today and Saturday at 6 p.m. Richard Hourigan, a teacher at the school, will take on the role of Scrooge. Photo by Jared ...

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Harvest Prep Academy will hold a production of the "Christmas Carol" today and Saturday at 6 p.m. Richard Hourigan, a teacher at the school, will take on the role of Scrooge. Photo by Jared ...

Members of the Yuma Civil Air Patrol salute the flag after rasing it Saturday morning at Desert Lawn during a national ceremony to honor fallen military veterans. The Patrol, along with cur ...

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Members of the Yuma Civil Air Patrol salute the flag after rasing it Saturday morning at Desert Lawn during a national ceremony to honor fallen military veterans. The Patrol, along with cur ...

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Gregoria Alonso works on her tamales while her family takes orders and serves the crowd Saturday at the Second Annual Somerton Tamale Festival. Alonso, a winner last year, said her secret wa ...

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Gregoria Alonso works on her tamales while her family takes orders and serves the crowd Saturday at the Second Annual Somerton Tamale Festival. Alonso, a winner last year, said her secret wa ...

Lines is in the process in of taking over the business from his grandfather Wilton, who's been in charge since the mid 1940s. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Lines is in the process in of taking over the business from his grandfather Wilton, who's been in charge since the mid 1940s. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Obney specializes in pen and ink, a skill he's developed over the past 15 years. Most of his work has a nautical theme. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Obney specializes in pen and ink, a skill he's developed over the past 15 years. Most of his work has a nautical theme. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Bruce Gwynn, Charlene Fernandez and Sally Doyle (from left) were sworn into the position of board members for the Yuma Union High School District Wednesday afternoon at Gila Ridge High. Gwyn ...

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Bruce Gwynn, Charlene Fernandez and Sally Doyle (from left) were sworn into the position of board members for the Yuma Union High School District Wednesday afternoon at Gila Ridge High. Gwyn ...

A boy smiles at his parents while sitting with Santa for the first time this holiday season at the American Legion Post 19s annual Children's Christmas Party Saturday morning. Photo by Jare ...

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A boy smiles at his parents while sitting with Santa for the first time this holiday season at the American Legion Post 19s annual Children's Christmas Party Saturday morning. Photo by Jare ...

Chris McDaniel volunteered a few hours Tuesday morning to ring the bell outside Sam's Club for the Salvation Army. McDaniel said the experience was "enlightening." Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma ...

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Chris McDaniel volunteered a few hours Tuesday morning to ring the bell outside Sam's Club for the Salvation Army. McDaniel said the experience was "enlightening." Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma ...

Keith Nave (right) picks up a bundle of canned food for transfer Friday morning at Fortuna Del Oro R.V. Park. Nave and a group of six men who are residents at the park, have been collecting ...

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Keith Nave (right) picks up a bundle of canned food for transfer Friday morning at Fortuna Del Oro R.V. Park. Nave and a group of six men who are residents at the park, have been collecting ...

Sugei Ray cooked more than 1,200 tamales for the Somerton Festival and sold 200 just after the event started. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Sugei Ray cooked more than 1,200 tamales for the Somerton Festival and sold 200 just after the event started. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

A brick, like the one pictured, costs $100 and comes with five lines. Smaller bricks can be purchased for $40 through Dec. 31, and $50 after. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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A brick, like the one pictured, costs $100 and comes with five lines. Smaller bricks can be purchased for $40 through Dec. 31, and $50 after. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

The Arizona State University alumni in Yuma County hosted Saturday's festival, which drew more than 8,000 people and 40 vendors. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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The Arizona State University alumni in Yuma County hosted Saturday's festival, which drew more than 8,000 people and 40 vendors. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Michael Obney is one of 15 artist who will be featured this Friday at the North End Artist's Co-op open house at the United Building on Main Street. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Michael Obney is one of 15 artist who will be featured this Friday at the North End Artist's Co-op open house at the United Building on Main Street. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Patrick Stuhr, a 17-year-old senior at Kofa High, says not all skaters are out to cause damage. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Patrick Stuhr, a 17-year-old senior at Kofa High, says not all skaters are out to cause damage. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

The color guard from MCAS and YPG are reflected in the granite plaques that commemorate the men and women who served in the military at the Armed Forces Park dedication. Photo by Jared Dort ...

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The color guard from MCAS and YPG are reflected in the granite plaques that commemorate the men and women who served in the military at the Armed Forces Park dedication. Photo by Jared Dort ...

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Jonthan Lines (from left), John Lines, Steve Lundgreen and Wilton Lines (front) make up the nucleus of Lines and Lundgreen Roofing. Wilton took over the company in 1946 when it was Butler Ro ...

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Jonthan Lines (from left), John Lines, Steve Lundgreen and Wilton Lines (front) make up the nucleus of Lines and Lundgreen Roofing. Wilton took over the company in 1946 when it was Butler Ro ...

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Post 19 offered train rides to children during the two-hour party. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Post 19 offered train rides to children during the two-hour party. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Jack Bennett, a recent Yuma transplant, focuses on his boat while sailing at the park. According to Bennett, sailing is his new passion. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Jack Bennett, a recent Yuma transplant, focuses on his boat while sailing at the park. According to Bennett, sailing is his new passion. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

The marching band at Yuma High has the opportunity to take part in a four-mile parade through Washington D.C. to commemorate the 200th birthday of President Lincoln, but needs to raise $150, ...

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The marching band at Yuma High has the opportunity to take part in a four-mile parade through Washington D.C. to commemorate the 200th birthday of President Lincoln, but needs to raise $150, ...

Spibey Roamn and Victor Roman Jr. add some last minute decorative wreaths to the tires of their float prior to Fridays parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Spibey Roamn and Victor Roman Jr. add some last minute decorative wreaths to the tires of their float prior to Fridays parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Cars covered with Christmas lights drive down Orange street for the annual Electric Light Parade Friday evening. The parade started at 8th Street and Orange Avenue and ended on Main Street. ...

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Cars covered with Christmas lights drive down Orange street for the annual Electric Light Parade Friday evening. The parade started at 8th Street and Orange Avenue and ended on Main Street. ...

Members of the Kings Regiment practice together prior to performing Friday's Electric Light Parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Members of the Kings Regiment practice together prior to performing Friday's Electric Light Parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Members of the Yuma High marching band perform during the annual Electric Light Parade Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Members of the Yuma High marching band perform during the annual Electric Light Parade Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Spectators gather along Orange Avenue prior to the parade Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Spectators gather along Orange Avenue prior to the parade Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Members of the Kings Regiment Jose Rodrigues (left) and Joseph Dominguez practice together prior to performing Friday's Electric Light Parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Members of the Kings Regiment Jose Rodrigues (left) and Joseph Dominguez practice together prior to performing Friday's Electric Light Parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Members of the San Luis marching band play a Christmas tune while participating in the annual Electric Light Parade Friday evening. Band members and their instruments were covered with a var ...

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Members of the San Luis marching band play a Christmas tune while participating in the annual Electric Light Parade Friday evening. Band members and their instruments were covered with a var ...

The grinch clutches his candy candy tight his float slowly goes down Orange Street for the annual Electric Light Parade Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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The grinch clutches his candy candy tight his float slowly goes down Orange Street for the annual Electric Light Parade Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

From left, Logan Walker, Janel Cloud and John Cloud stop to take a closer look at a model train set in the bed of a pickup truck participating in the Electric Light Parade on Friday. RYAN B ...

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From left, Logan Walker, Janel Cloud and John Cloud stop to take a closer look at a model train set in the bed of a pickup truck participating in the Electric Light Parade on Friday. RYAN B ...

Darren Wardle assists in making a few final adjustments to Christmas lights around the hoofs of a miniature horse participating in annual Electric Light Parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Darren Wardle assists in making a few final adjustments to Christmas lights around the hoofs of a miniature horse participating in annual Electric Light Parade. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Rachael Barkley watches as her daughter Sam prepares the ingredients for Potato Latkes in their home recently. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Rachael Barkley watches as her daughter Sam prepares the ingredients for Potato Latkes in their home recently. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Sherri Storme straightens an ornament on her Christmas tree in her Foothills home recently. For the past two years hundreds of lucky people have toured through the winter visitor's home, whi ...

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Sherri Storme straightens an ornament on her Christmas tree in her Foothills home recently. For the past two years hundreds of lucky people have toured through the winter visitor's home, whi ...

A batch of Potato Latkes are fried in oil until they are brown and crispy. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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A batch of Potato Latkes are fried in oil until they are brown and crispy. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

The spinning Christmas tree has been a center piece of her holiday decorating since 1994. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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The spinning Christmas tree has been a center piece of her holiday decorating since 1994. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

It usually takes Storme a little over two weeks to get all her decorations in place. She has everything up by Dec. 1 and it all goes back in the boxes Jan. 2. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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It usually takes Storme a little over two weeks to get all her decorations in place. She has everything up by Dec. 1 and it all goes back in the boxes Jan. 2. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Storme decorates every single room in her home - including the bathrooms. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Storme decorates every single room in her home - including the bathrooms. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Rachael Barkley reads the recipe as her daughter Sam add eggs to the shredded potatoes while preparing Latkes together Monday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

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Rachael Barkley reads the recipe as her daughter Sam add eggs to the shredded potatoes while preparing Latkes together Monday. RYAN BRENNECKE/THE SUN

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a traditional Jewish dish, often served during Hanukkah. Latkes have gained popularity as a Hanukkah dish because they are fried in oil, commemorating the oil ...

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Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a traditional Jewish dish, often served during Hanukkah. Latkes have gained popularity as a Hanukkah dish because they are fried in oil, commemorating the oil ...

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a traditional Jewish dish, often served during Hanukkah. Latkes have gained popularity as a Hanukkah dish because they are fried in oil, commemorating the oil ...

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Dan Postelle thumbs through an autographed copy of Freedom by Sonny Barger, the founder of Hell's Angels, Saturday at the Mine Shaft. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Dan Postelle thumbs through an autographed copy of Freedom by Sonny Barger, the founder of Hell's Angels, Saturday at the Mine Shaft. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Lead Investigator David Perez of the Cocopah Police Department was recently named the best of the best in law enforcement in Arizona Indian Country. Perez has been with the Cocopah PD more t ...

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Lead Investigator David Perez of the Cocopah Police Department was recently named the best of the best in law enforcement in Arizona Indian Country. Perez has been with the Cocopah PD more t ...

Harold Stuart shows off the control panel in one of the rooms which runs everything from the lights, music, camera angles and monitors. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Harold Stuart shows off the control panel in one of the rooms which runs everything from the lights, music, camera angles and monitors. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Sara Marshall show's off her "play book" while taking a break from shopping at the Yuma Palms Mall. The book contains ads from stores and names to make the shopping experience after Thanksgi ...

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Sara Marshall show's off her "play book" while taking a break from shopping at the Yuma Palms Mall. The book contains ads from stores and names to make the shopping experience after Thanksgi ...

Steve Moore places the finished German Sausages into a carrier to be taken inside the Civic Center. Moore and the rest of the grill crew cooked more than 2000 pounds of sausage Friday night. ...

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Steve Moore places the finished German Sausages into a carrier to be taken inside the Civic Center. Moore and the rest of the grill crew cooked more than 2000 pounds of sausage Friday night. ...

Ekberg is starting to get into the wedding business, building candles for that special day. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Ekberg is starting to get into the wedding business, building candles for that special day. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Francisco Aguilar looks for the next student to read out loud in his class at Somerton Middle School Wednesday morning. Aguilar feels that is one of the best ways to teach pronunciation. Ph ...

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Francisco Aguilar looks for the next student to read out loud in his class at Somerton Middle School Wednesday morning. Aguilar feels that is one of the best ways to teach pronunciation. Ph ...

The Young family heads back to their cars to drop off their bags after another round of shopping Friday morning at the Yuma Palms Mall, a tradition more than a decade old. Photo by Jared Do ...

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The Young family heads back to their cars to drop off their bags after another round of shopping Friday morning at the Yuma Palms Mall, a tradition more than a decade old. Photo by Jared Do ...

Jerry Sandau, representative for Steris, demonstrates how the endoscopic camera works inside the new Operating Room at YRMC. Steris was hired by the hospital to furnish the rooms with new eq ...

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Jerry Sandau, representative for Steris, demonstrates how the endoscopic camera works inside the new Operating Room at YRMC. Steris was hired by the hospital to furnish the rooms with new eq ...

Donna West checks out the vegetables from one of the vendors at the Bash on Main Street. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Donna West checks out the vegetables from one of the vendors at the Bash on Main Street. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Customers at Best Buy lined up as early as Thanksgiving morning for a chance to be the first one in at 5 a.m. to shop for sales. According to one employee, the line was not as long as last y ...

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Customers at Best Buy lined up as early as Thanksgiving morning for a chance to be the first one in at 5 a.m. to shop for sales. According to one employee, the line was not as long as last y ...

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Billie McClung helps setup one of many nativity scenes on display t the 3rd Annual Journey of Bethlehem. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Billie McClung helps setup one of many nativity scenes on display t the 3rd Annual Journey of Bethlehem. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun