Yuma News
Yuma area may not be immune from Hurricane Rosa
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Our country has recently seen one large scale emergency with Hurricane Florence and another threatening with Hurricane Rosa. This is a good time to ask, what is your level of personal and family preparedness? How would you react if faced with having to leave your home? How about if utilities like electricity, gas, water, or telephone service are disrupted? What if grocery stores are closed due to the emergency? The Yuma area is not immune.
Turkmenistan National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, congratulations to the people and government of Turkmenistan as you commemorate your country’s Independence Day.
How to co-habitat as peacefully as possible with snakes
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - You live in the desert. Snakes live in the desert. At some point, you will most likely meet one another. What will you do? On Saturday, October 13th, wildlife management scientist Amber Monson will teach you how to prepare for your inevitable snake encounter. Join us from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Foothills Library to learn how to co-habitat as peacefully as possible with the snakes of the Desert Southwest.
Community Meeting with District 3 Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, October 13th, the Foothills Library is hosting a Community Meeting with District 3 Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons at 10:30 a.m. Ask questions, voice concerns, or just say hello.
Pattern in the Carpet by Margaret Drabble
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Yuma, Arizona - The Foothills Library Book Club will meet Saturday, October 13th, to discuss Pattern in the Carpet by Margaret Drabble at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Christine S. Wilson Sworn in as FTC Commissioner
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Washington, DC - Christine S. Wilson was sworn in today as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Donald J. Trump named Wilson to a term that expires on September 25, 2025.
Explaining WEP and GPO - Social Security Matters
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- Written by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
Washington, DC - Dear Rusty: My wife is a retired Missouri teacher and now on Medicare. Unfortunately, due to the windfall elimination provision for teachers in our state, she cannot get Social Security. So, she must pay for her Medicare. I’ve never quite understood this and why some states have it, and some don’t. I’m also confused as to why she can’t get my SS if something were to happen to me. Our SS office can’t explain this to us. Can you enlighten us? ~ Perplexed