Yuma News
Children and Fires
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 14 October 2016 14 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - We would like to get the message out that parents need to talk about fire safety with their children. There is no reason for children to have matches or lighters in their possession, or access to them in their home. Curiosity about fire is normal, so it is all that much more important to teach your children fire is a serious thing, and not a toy.
Coworking Oasis
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 14 October 2016 14 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend the following sessions at the Coworking Oasis, Yuma’s first coworking space! The Coworking Oasis is located on the second floor of the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive.
Tombstones: Stories and Symbolism
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 14 October 2016 14 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, October 29th, the Genealogical Society of Yuma will present “Tombstones: Stories and Symbolism” at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Library. Learn about the significance of gravestones, and the meanings behind certain symbols and icons. There is no charge to attend.
Cooking-related fire matters
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- Written by Fire House Facts Fire House Facts
- Published: 13 October 2016 13 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cooking-related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.
2nd Annual English Symposium
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 13 October 2016 13 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College will be holding their 2nd Annual English Symposium on Friday, November 18 from 9am to 12pm in BA 111. The symposium is co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching Effectiveness (CTE) and the AWC English Faculty.
Cooking Fires
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- Written by Yuma Fire Department Yuma Fire Department
- Published: 13 October 2016 13 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cooking-related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.
FTC Acts to Stop Telemarketing Fraud Targeting Seniors
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 13 October 2016 13 October 2016
Washington, DC - At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal district court in Arizona has temporarily shut down a fraudulent telemarketing scheme that allegedly bilked more than $9 million from thousands of consumers across the nation, many of whom are elderly and live on a fixed income, including military veterans.