Yuma News
Classics by Moonlight
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Yuma Orchestra Association (celebrating our 41st anniversary) proudly presents “Classics by Moonlight” Concert on October 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Football Field on Cibola High School Campus, 4100 West 20th Street. Classical and Light Classical music will be performed live by Civic Orchestra, and String Ambassador groups, and conducted by Janet Jones and Shandi Topper.
U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Thanks USS Mesa Verde
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- Written by Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Expeditionary Strike Group 2
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Caribbean Sea - The Honorable Peter F. Mulrean, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, visited the amphibious dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Sunday, as the ship began its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in response to Hurricane Matthew.
Fire Prevention Week Recognitions and Awards
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - The week of October 9th thru the 15th is Fire Prevention Week nationwide and also has been proclaimed here in Yuma by Mayor Douglas Nicholls. Observation of Fire Prevention Week began last Thursday (October 6th) with the highlighting of advances in fire prevention by Fire Marshal Kayla Holiman and special recognitions of several City of Yuma fire personnel.
Special Envoy Perriello Travel to Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, U.K.
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Washington, DC - U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Thomas Perriello will travel to Brussels, Belgium; Rome, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and London, United Kingdom from October 9-18, 2016.
AWC Talent Search Hosts First Steps to College for 7th Graders
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Talent Search will be hosting First Steps to College for 7th graders on Tuesday, October 18th from 9am to 1pm on the Yuma Campus at Arizona Western College in South Schoening and the East Meeting Room.
Ground meat safety
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- Written by Deborah Balzer Deborah Balzer
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - In an attempt to make it easier track down contaminated meat during outbreaks, retailers and federal establishments now must keep detailed meat grinding logs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Safety Inspections service says better efficiency may help reduce consumers from becoming infected with E. coli and salmonella. Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist Dr. Pritish Tosh says, "When you think about ground beef, you are taking a piece of highly contaminated meat on the outside and when you grind it, suddenly the contaminated outside becomes inside, as well."
Reducing your risk of breast cancer
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
- Published: 10 October 2016 10 October 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you're trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you're asked to make important decisions about your treatment.