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Arbor Tech employee Salvador Velasco works on rescuing a 155-pound dummy during an aerial rescue certification course Friday at the Yuma County Fair Grounds. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

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Arbor Tech employee Salvador Velasco works on rescuing a 155-pound dummy during an aerial rescue certification course Friday at the Yuma County Fair Grounds. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

Arbor Tech employees assist Sal Hernandez (above) in positioning the training dummy during the aerial rescue certification course Friday at the Yuma County Fair Grounds. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA ...

2009-11-20T06:12:53Z

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Arbor Tech employees assist Sal Hernandez (above) in positioning the training dummy during the aerial rescue certification course Friday at the Yuma County Fair Grounds. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA ...

From left, Sarah Ray, Lawanda Wilson and Katie Davidson will be returning starters for the Cibola girls basketball team this season. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

2009-11-20T06:05:32Z

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From left, Sarah Ray, Lawanda Wilson and Katie Davidson will be returning starters for the Cibola girls basketball team this season. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

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CHRIS SOLOMON (12) drives the lane while attempting to score against Yavapai Wednesday at Arizona Western College. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

2009-11-19T05:32:22Z

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CHRIS SOLOMON (12) drives the lane while attempting to score against Yavapai Wednesday at Arizona Western College. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

Arizona Western College's Amanda Rawlings (3) throws a last second shot around Lerrin Cook (25) in an attempt to win the game during the first set of overtime against Yavapai Wednesday in Th ...

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Arizona Western College's Amanda Rawlings (3) throws a last second shot around Lerrin Cook (25) in an attempt to win the game during the first set of overtime against Yavapai Wednesday in Th ...

Arizona Western College's Tanisha Manson (50) fights to get a shot past Salina Verser (44) during the second half of Wednesday in The House. Manson was the lead scorer for the Matadors with ...

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Arizona Western College's Tanisha Manson (50) fights to get a shot past Salina Verser (44) during the second half of Wednesday in The House. Manson was the lead scorer for the Matadors with ...

In preparation for deployment, Lance Cpl. Michael Antu and MWD Samo, followed by spotters from the Air Force, Navy and Army, look for explosives in a mock Iraqi village at YPG. MWD Samo loca ...

2009-11-17T03:04:13Z

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In preparation for deployment, Lance Cpl. Michael Antu and MWD Samo, followed by spotters from the Air Force, Navy and Army, look for explosives in a mock Iraqi village at YPG. MWD Samo loca ...

Technical Sgt. Witt (left) gives instructions to fellow Air Force Tech Sgt. Alexander Paposa about handling his dog before an open-field training exercise. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-17T02:58:33Z

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Technical Sgt. Witt (left) gives instructions to fellow Air Force Tech Sgt. Alexander Paposa about handling his dog before an open-field training exercise. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Sonia and Ed Frassinelli smile as they talk about their son, Eduardo, who they'll officially adopt Friday during the Yuma County Adoption Day ceremony. The Frassinelli's have been foster par ...

2009-11-17T03:04:13Z

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Sonia and Ed Frassinelli smile as they talk about their son, Eduardo, who they'll officially adopt Friday during the Yuma County Adoption Day ceremony. The Frassinelli's have been foster par ...

Lance Cpl. Brian Gardill of the United States Marine Corps follows his military working dog Ash during a training exercise near the Canine Training Complex at the Yuma Proving Grounds Tuesda ...

2009-11-17T03:04:13Z

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Lance Cpl. Brian Gardill of the United States Marine Corps follows his military working dog Ash during a training exercise near the Canine Training Complex at the Yuma Proving Grounds Tuesda ...

YPG conducted a production acceptance test on the M1020 emission cartridge, which is located below the fins on the round. Testers fired 30 rounds at about 1,000 meters at the Kofa Firing Ran ...

2009-11-17T03:04:13Z

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YPG conducted a production acceptance test on the M1020 emission cartridge, which is located below the fins on the round. Testers fired 30 rounds at about 1,000 meters at the Kofa Firing Ran ...

Yuma Proving Grounds employee Aaron Jarman (right) loads an ammunition mortar round into a barrel for firing with coworker Jared Poma waiting to set the trigger pin during for testing Tuesda ...

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Yuma Proving Grounds employee Aaron Jarman (right) loads an ammunition mortar round into a barrel for firing with coworker Jared Poma waiting to set the trigger pin during for testing Tuesda ...

The football team at Arizona Western are honoring a teammate who's season was cut short major surgery by wearing the initials CR on the back of their helmets for freshman linebacker Cameron ...

2009-11-17T02:56:37Z

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The football team at Arizona Western are honoring a teammate who's season was cut short major surgery by wearing the initials CR on the back of their helmets for freshman linebacker Cameron ...

AWC cornerback Jordan Sklba (30) avoids a tackle after intercepting a pass from Snow quarterback Quinn Mecham with under two minutes to play on the 15-yard line. Sklba ran it back to the Ma ...

2009-11-17T03:01:18Z

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AWC cornerback Jordan Sklba (30) avoids a tackle after intercepting a pass from Snow quarterback Quinn Mecham with under two minutes to play on the 15-yard line. Sklba ran it back to the Ma ...

Players from the AWC football team celebrate after beating Snow 30-17 in the regular-season finale at home Saturday afternoon. The Matadors finished the year with a 9-1 record and have a sho ...

2009-11-17T03:01:18Z

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Players from the AWC football team celebrate after beating Snow 30-17 in the regular-season finale at home Saturday afternoon. The Matadors finished the year with a 9-1 record and have a sho ...

Joe Taimanao, a junior, plays the lead bass for the ensemble. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-17T03:00:49Z

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Joe Taimanao, a junior, plays the lead bass for the ensemble. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Alexandra Aldana, along with her father Edward, write their names along the side of the semi trailer carrying the Nation's tree. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-17T02:55:07Z

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Alexandra Aldana, along with her father Edward, write their names along the side of the semi trailer carrying the Nation's tree. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Olivia Donnelly gets a close-up look at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree inside a large truck Saturday afternoon in the parking lot at Arizona Western College. The tree is making a tour of ar ...

2009-11-17T03:00:49Z

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Olivia Donnelly gets a close-up look at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree inside a large truck Saturday afternoon in the parking lot at Arizona Western College. The tree is making a tour of ar ...

YH Music Director Amanda Dallbetta gives the band signals while rehearsing "Hogwart Stomp", one of two jazz numbers the group will perform at the concert. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-17T03:00:49Z

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YH Music Director Amanda Dallbetta gives the band signals while rehearsing "Hogwart Stomp", one of two jazz numbers the group will perform at the concert. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Members of the Yuma High School's Jazz Ensemble practice for their upcoming performance Nov. 18 at the school's auditorium in conjunction with Arizona Western College students and community ...

2009-11-17T03:00:49Z

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Members of the Yuma High School's Jazz Ensemble practice for their upcoming performance Nov. 18 at the school's auditorium in conjunction with Arizona Western College students and community ...

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World War II veterans Bob Speelman (left) and Bob Moody share a laugh while visiting at Moody's home on Wednesday. Moody was a corporal in the U.S. Marines 3rd Battalion, 1st Division, while ...

2009-11-17T02:44:30Z

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World War II veterans Bob Speelman (left) and Bob Moody share a laugh while visiting at Moody's home on Wednesday. Moody was a corporal in the U.S. Marines 3rd Battalion, 1st Division, while ...

World War II veteran Bob Moody, who was a corporal in the U.S. Marines 3rd Battalion, 1st Division, still has his original "dog tag," which was made of brass. Later, dog tags were made from ...

2009-11-17T02:48:24Z

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World War II veteran Bob Moody, who was a corporal in the U.S. Marines 3rd Battalion, 1st Division, still has his original "dog tag," which was made of brass. Later, dog tags were made from ...

Bob Moody (seated) and Bob Speelman look at Speelman's photos from the trip the two World War II veterans took recently to Washington D.C. where they viewed military monuments.

2009-11-17T02:48:24Z

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Bob Moody (seated) and Bob Speelman look at Speelman's photos from the trip the two World War II veterans took recently to Washington D.C. where they viewed military monuments.

Matadors' Lanise Lindsey (24) and Eastern Utah's Livnat Alon (4) fight for a rebound during the first half Friday night at Arizona Western College. AWC defeated Eastern 63-49. RYAN BRENNECKE ...

2009-11-16T04:48:05Z

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Matadors' Lanise Lindsey (24) and Eastern Utah's Livnat Alon (4) fight for a rebound during the first half Friday night at Arizona Western College. AWC defeated Eastern 63-49. RYAN BRENNECKE ...

Arizona Western College's Adonis Sousa (2) and Howard's Josh Watkins (23) scramble for a loose ball during the first half Friday night in The House. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

2009-11-16T04:54:56Z

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Arizona Western College's Adonis Sousa (2) and Howard's Josh Watkins (23) scramble for a loose ball during the first half Friday night in The House. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

Matadors' Dominick La Coste (32) takes a shot over Joliet's Jon Bartlett during the first half Thursday at Arizona Western College. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

2009-11-13T05:05:41Z

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Matadors' Dominick La Coste (32) takes a shot over Joliet's Jon Bartlett during the first half Thursday at Arizona Western College. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

Tyrisha Blake (31) drives past two Anoka-Ramsey defenders to score during the first half Thursday at Arizona Western College. The Lady Matadors defeated the Rams 68-60. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA S ...

2009-11-13T05:09:55Z

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Tyrisha Blake (31) drives past two Anoka-Ramsey defenders to score during the first half Thursday at Arizona Western College. The Lady Matadors defeated the Rams 68-60. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA S ...

Cibola's Jacob Gauna (88) drags two Gila Ridge players to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the second quarter Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

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Cibola's Jacob Gauna (88) drags two Gila Ridge players to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the second quarter Friday. RYAN BRENNECKE/YUMA SUN

This large, stained glass window titled "Behold I stand at the door and knock," was moved, intact from the old Grace Bible Fellowship church, 300 S. 4th Ave., and installed in the new church ...

2009-11-12T10:22:30Z

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This large, stained glass window titled "Behold I stand at the door and knock," was moved, intact from the old Grace Bible Fellowship church, 300 S. 4th Ave., and installed in the new church ...

Ellen McCluskey (left) and Sally Sutton work at cleaning a giant "WELCOME" sign Monday afternoon at Grace Bible Fellowship, 300 S. 4th Ave., in preparation for the church's 100th anniversary ...

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Ellen McCluskey (left) and Sally Sutton work at cleaning a giant "WELCOME" sign Monday afternoon at Grace Bible Fellowship, 300 S. 4th Ave., in preparation for the church's 100th anniversary ...

The original Grace Bible Fellowship church building still stands at 300 S. 4th Ave., next to the newer church just to the south. The marquee in front of the original church heralds the churc ...

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The original Grace Bible Fellowship church building still stands at 300 S. 4th Ave., next to the newer church just to the south. The marquee in front of the original church heralds the churc ...

Sally Sutton stands Monday on the stairs that lead to was the balcony in the old Grace Bible Fellowship church at 300 S. 4th Ave. Sutton has been a member of the church since 1936, and remem ...

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Sally Sutton stands Monday on the stairs that lead to was the balcony in the old Grace Bible Fellowship church at 300 S. 4th Ave. Sutton has been a member of the church since 1936, and remem ...

Grace Bible Fellowship Pastor Rick Seltzer shows a photo of the First Baptist Church's first congregation, dated 1908. The church is now known as Grace Bible Fellowship.

2009-11-12T10:22:30Z

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Grace Bible Fellowship Pastor Rick Seltzer shows a photo of the First Baptist Church's first congregation, dated 1908. The church is now known as Grace Bible Fellowship.

Grace Bible Fellowship Pastor Rick Seltzer stands next to a new waterfall and cross that adorn the exterior of the new church building at 300 S. 4th Ave. The new church building is located j ...

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Grace Bible Fellowship Pastor Rick Seltzer stands next to a new waterfall and cross that adorn the exterior of the new church building at 300 S. 4th Ave. The new church building is located j ...

One of the younger members of the Sen. John McCain town hall meeting audience records the event Thursday night inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

2009-11-12T10:20:33Z

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One of the younger members of the Sen. John McCain town hall meeting audience records the event Thursday night inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

Arizona Sen. John McCain makes a point during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

2009-11-12T10:18:19Z

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Arizona Sen. John McCain makes a point during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

A woman in the audience at Thursday night's town hall meeting in the Kofa High School auditorium offers a personal letter to Arizona Sen. John McCain during the question-answer session.

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A woman in the audience at Thursday night's town hall meeting in the Kofa High School auditorium offers a personal letter to Arizona Sen. John McCain during the question-answer session.

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Arizona Sen. John McCain makes a point during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

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Arizona Sen. John McCain makes a point during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

Arizona Sen. John McCain makes a point during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

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Arizona Sen. John McCain makes a point during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

Sen. John McCain talks about the federal deficit during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

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Sen. John McCain talks about the federal deficit during Thursday night's town hall meeting inside the Kofa High School auditorium.

Players from the Arizona Western College football team rush through a banner before kickoff against Pima on Oct. 24. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-12T15:02:06Z

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Players from the Arizona Western College football team rush through a banner before kickoff against Pima on Oct. 24. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Matadors' coach Patrick Cunningham goes over a few plays with his squad after a recent practice in the team room by the gym. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-12T15:02:06Z

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Matadors' coach Patrick Cunningham goes over a few plays with his squad after a recent practice in the team room by the gym. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Dora Rabih (left, counter clockwise), Nathalia de Costa and Marisa Morais are the only returning players from last year's Region I finals team for the AWC woman's basketball program. Photo ...

2009-11-12T15:02:06Z

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Dora Rabih (left, counter clockwise), Nathalia de Costa and Marisa Morais are the only returning players from last year's Region I finals team for the AWC woman's basketball program. Photo ...

The Rough Riders of the American Legion Post 19 kicked off this year's Veterans Day parade.

2009-11-12T03:38:35Z

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The Rough Riders of the American Legion Post 19 kicked off this year's Veterans Day parade.

Councilman Paul Johnson in the old City of Yuma fire truck. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Councilman Paul Johnson in the old City of Yuma fire truck. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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A Boy Scout from Cub Pack 10 waves an American Flag while holding a "thank you" sign during the Veterans Day parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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A Boy Scout from Cub Pack 10 waves an American Flag while holding a "thank you" sign during the Veterans Day parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Clarinda Gifford holds an old photo of her husband Glenn, who passed away Oct. 11 at 84. Glenn was WWII Navy veteran who worked at MCAS after retiring from the service. Photo by Jared Dort/ ...

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Clarinda Gifford holds an old photo of her husband Glenn, who passed away Oct. 11 at 84. Glenn was WWII Navy veteran who worked at MCAS after retiring from the service. Photo by Jared Dort/ ...

Erica Martinez RN (right) takes Elvira vitals. Liz Lopez (left). Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Erica Martinez RN (right) takes Elvira vitals. Liz Lopez (left). Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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The color guard at Marine Air Station Yuma carry the American and Marine Flags down 4th Avenue while spectators watch at the state of the first division group of the Veterans Day parade. Ph ...

2009-11-12T03:35:10Z

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The color guard at Marine Air Station Yuma carry the American and Marine Flags down 4th Avenue while spectators watch at the state of the first division group of the Veterans Day parade. Ph ...

Paradegoers wave their flags at the grand mashall. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-12T03:34:33Z

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Paradegoers wave their flags at the grand mashall. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Volunteers from Ashley Furniture Home Store hand out small American Flags before the vanguard group starts the parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Volunteers from Ashley Furniture Home Store hand out small American Flags before the vanguard group starts the parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Eddie Eagle, the National Rifle Associations gun safety mascot, receives high-fives from children sitting on the street watching the parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Eddie Eagle, the National Rifle Associations gun safety mascot, receives high-fives from children sitting on the street watching the parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

The Cibola High School marching band performs at the parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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The Cibola High School marching band performs at the parade. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

American Legion 19 Commander Pat Patterson (right) and La Femmes President Ruth Patterson wave to the crowd as they lead the vanguard section of Wednesday's Veterans Day parade. Post 19 serv ...

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American Legion 19 Commander Pat Patterson (right) and La Femmes President Ruth Patterson wave to the crowd as they lead the vanguard section of Wednesday's Veterans Day parade. Post 19 serv ...

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Clarinda built a make-shift memorial for her husband at the couples home, using his photo, coffe mug, hat and American Flag. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Clarinda built a make-shift memorial for her husband at the couples home, using his photo, coffe mug, hat and American Flag. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Liz Lopez holds Elvira's hand while Martinez talks to her about hair and makeup. Despite being bed-ridden, Elvira still likes to look her best each day. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Liz Lopez holds Elvira's hand while Martinez talks to her about hair and makeup. Despite being bed-ridden, Elvira still likes to look her best each day. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Phil Edwards, who had a stroke 5 years ago and has recently been able to recover some of his motor skills by participating in the saddles of joy program, will be riding in the Veterans Day P ...

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Phil Edwards, who had a stroke 5 years ago and has recently been able to recover some of his motor skills by participating in the saddles of joy program, will be riding in the Veterans Day P ...

Miss Yuma County 2010 winner Jade Miller receives a hug from her mother, De Lora Christie, after the competition. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Miss Yuma County 2010 winner Jade Miller receives a hug from her mother, De Lora Christie, after the competition. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Ivet Romero gets air during her dance in the talent portion of the competition. Romero was named Miss Congeniality and was the 2010 runner-up to Miller. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Ivet Romero gets air during her dance in the talent portion of the competition. Romero was named Miss Congeniality and was the 2010 runner-up to Miller. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

The judges panel watches intently as the girls take the stage in their evening attire for the final run of the night. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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The judges panel watches intently as the girls take the stage in their evening attire for the final run of the night. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Contestants competing in the 2010 Miss Yuma County Scholarship Pageant pose for the audience as a group while waiting for the judges decision on the awards Saturday night, including the cove ...

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Contestants competing in the 2010 Miss Yuma County Scholarship Pageant pose for the audience as a group while waiting for the judges decision on the awards Saturday night, including the cove ...

Contestant Kateyln Hamel listens to Antigone Mitchell, last year's Miss Yuma County, give her a questions about her platform, water safety awareness, during the On-stage Question Competition ...

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Contestant Kateyln Hamel listens to Antigone Mitchell, last year's Miss Yuma County, give her a questions about her platform, water safety awareness, during the On-stage Question Competition ...

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Employees from Yuma Parks and Recreation cheer after they were named the winner in the large business category at the Workplace Excellence Award banquette. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Employees from Yuma Parks and Recreation cheer after they were named the winner in the large business category at the Workplace Excellence Award banquette. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Dennis Booth was all smiles when his company, Booth Machinery, received the overall award at 2009 Workplace Excellence luncheon Wednesday afternoon at AWC. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Dennis Booth was all smiles when his company, Booth Machinery, received the overall award at 2009 Workplace Excellence luncheon Wednesday afternoon at AWC. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Margaret Fenske, orchestra teacher at Yuma Lutheran School, leads her music class in practice last week during school. Fenske came to Yuma from the midwest in 2008 and started the program wi ...

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Margaret Fenske, orchestra teacher at Yuma Lutheran School, leads her music class in practice last week during school. Fenske came to Yuma from the midwest in 2008 and started the program wi ...

YLS students Alyssa Taylor (from left) and Sarah Turner, both fifth graders, work on their violin skills while following along with Fenske in orchestra class. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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YLS students Alyssa Taylor (from left) and Sarah Turner, both fifth graders, work on their violin skills while following along with Fenske in orchestra class. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Ivet Romero (from left) and Sarah Clark laugh as they hold up the Miss Congeniality award, which they both won, at the end of the Miss Yuma County Pageant. Romero was also the runner-up to M ...

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Ivet Romero (from left) and Sarah Clark laugh as they hold up the Miss Congeniality award, which they both won, at the end of the Miss Yuma County Pageant. Romero was also the runner-up to M ...

The nine Miss Yuma County contestants lineup behind Mitchell for a short dance routine to kickoff Saturday's show at Kofa Auditorium. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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The nine Miss Yuma County contestants lineup behind Mitchell for a short dance routine to kickoff Saturday's show at Kofa Auditorium. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Miller sang "Amazing Grace" acapella during the talent portion of the competition. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Miller sang "Amazing Grace" acapella during the talent portion of the competition. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Jade Miller smiles as former Miss Yuma County Antigone Mitchell places the crown on her head after being named the 2010 winner. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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Jade Miller smiles as former Miss Yuma County Antigone Mitchell places the crown on her head after being named the 2010 winner. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Jade Miller (center) looks surprised when her name is announced as the 2010 Miss Yuma County winner Saturday night at Kofa Auditorium. Miller beat out nine contestants to claim the crown and ...

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Jade Miller (center) looks surprised when her name is announced as the 2010 Miss Yuma County winner Saturday night at Kofa Auditorium. Miller beat out nine contestants to claim the crown and ...

Heniz and Florence Ennega live east of Fortuna Wash on Gillmore's route. They appreciate the effort Gillmore puts in to her job on a daily basis. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-10T00:34:27Z

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Heniz and Florence Ennega live east of Fortuna Wash on Gillmore's route. They appreciate the effort Gillmore puts in to her job on a daily basis. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Belen Gillmore, a rural carrier for the post office, provides a special touch when delivering the mail on her daily routes by tailoring her job to her customers. She often honks her horn dur ...

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Belen Gillmore, a rural carrier for the post office, provides a special touch when delivering the mail on her daily routes by tailoring her job to her customers. She often honks her horn dur ...

Bernard Elliott, a volunteer in the Emergency Food Room at the Community Food Bank, loads boxes with a variety of meals for people in need Tuesday. The Food Bank will benefit directly from t ...

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Bernard Elliott, a volunteer in the Emergency Food Room at the Community Food Bank, loads boxes with a variety of meals for people in need Tuesday. The Food Bank will benefit directly from t ...

Suzanne Elliott, wife of Bernard, pushes a cart through the warehouse at the Food Bank to deliver to a client in front. The Elliott's volunteer at the bank three days a week. Photo by Jared ...

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Suzanne Elliott, wife of Bernard, pushes a cart through the warehouse at the Food Bank to deliver to a client in front. The Elliott's volunteer at the bank three days a week. Photo by Jared ...

Members of the String Ambassadors entertain the crowd with their rendition of "Arkansas Traveler" during a 30-minute on the state at the festival. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-10T00:32:47Z

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Members of the String Ambassadors entertain the crowd with their rendition of "Arkansas Traveler" during a 30-minute on the state at the festival. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

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2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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Josefina Hernandez holds her two-year-old son, Jacob, while he paints a picture at one of the Children's Fesitval booths. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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Josefina Hernandez holds her two-year-old son, Jacob, while he paints a picture at one of the Children's Fesitval booths. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Amelie Nash focuses all her energy on adding glitter to her paper-bag hat Saturday during the 16th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts on Main Street. The event, organized by the City of ...

2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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Amelie Nash focuses all her energy on adding glitter to her paper-bag hat Saturday during the 16th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts on Main Street. The event, organized by the City of ...

Brigitte Andersen reads a book while riding the exercise bike at the gym. Andersen works out four days a week at YMCA. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-10T00:31:01Z

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Brigitte Andersen reads a book while riding the exercise bike at the gym. Andersen works out four days a week at YMCA. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

YMCA offers a little something for everyone. Ida Ledrew (right) lifts weights while doing aerobics during her "Silver Sneakers" group workout for seniors. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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YMCA offers a little something for everyone. Ida Ledrew (right) lifts weights while doing aerobics during her "Silver Sneakers" group workout for seniors. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Allison Johnson does a set of squats with dumbells while working out Thursday morning at the YMCA. Johnson takes advantage of the daycare offered, bringing her daughter while she trains for ...

2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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Allison Johnson does a set of squats with dumbells while working out Thursday morning at the YMCA. Johnson takes advantage of the daycare offered, bringing her daughter while she trains for ...

Dick Rautenberg, owner of Dick's 25 Hour Towing and Dick's Auto Salvage. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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Dick Rautenberg, owner of Dick's 25 Hour Towing and Dick's Auto Salvage. Photo by Jared Dort/Yuma Sun

Charlotte Gentry (left) smiles as she views the skull candies for sale by Teresa Navarrete during the Day of the Dead Celebration at the Civic Center Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jared Dort ...

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Charlotte Gentry (left) smiles as she views the skull candies for sale by Teresa Navarrete during the Day of the Dead Celebration at the Civic Center Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jared Dort ...

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Roger Appleby took another step towards recovery Wednesday after doctors sad he'd never walk again following a motorcycle accident in June that left him nearly paralyzed. With the aid of a m ...

2009-11-10T00:32:46Z

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Roger Appleby took another step towards recovery Wednesday after doctors sad he'd never walk again following a motorcycle accident in June that left him nearly paralyzed. With the aid of a m ...

Appleby gets brother-in-law David Craner (top) to laugh at a joke while physical therapists Olga De La Rocha (from left) and Jenny Hoewing prepare him for Auto-Ambulator during his second se ...

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Appleby gets brother-in-law David Craner (top) to laugh at a joke while physical therapists Olga De La Rocha (from left) and Jenny Hoewing prepare him for Auto-Ambulator during his second se ...