http://www.yumafrogs.com Yuma News and Events Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:33:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-pd-suv-jumps-curb-hits-2-men-in-attempted-murder/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-pd-suv-jumps-curb-hits-2-men-in-attempted-murder/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:33:04 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-pd-suv-jumps-curb-hits-2-men-in-attempted-murder/ The News Review: - Yuma PD: SUV jumps curb hits 2 men in attempted murder - Fitch Affirms Yuma Arizona’s Gs at ‘A+’ & Improv Dist Bonds at … - Drowned man identified as Yuma Marine - Disabled Yuma man detained and nearly robbed by 2 women - Local Yuma Arizona DHS-ICE’s ffice of Investigations need to be … - The Palin effect - Yuma Marine in stable condition after fatal car accident Yuma PD: SUV jumps curb hits 2 men in attempted murder [/goto.php?url=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hYmMxNS5jb20vY29udGVudC9uZXdzL2NlbnRyYWxzb3V0aGVybmFyaXpvbmEveXVtYS9zdG9yeS9ZdW1hLVBELVNVVi1qdW1wcy1jdXJiLWhpdHMtMi1tZW4taW4tYXR0ZW1wdGVkL281dmRjdk5TTmtXNU9MNEhIZ0x1YmcuY3NweA==] ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) fficer Clint Norred with the Yuma Police Department said an officer was flagged down at 16th Street and 5th Avenue by a citizen reporting two injured men around 5:45 a. After investigating police reportedly found two males 18 and 21 years old who where walking in the area of 4th Avenue and 15th Place. A large red SUV appears to have jumped the curb striking both victims before fleeing the scene according to Norred. Fitch Affirms Yuma Arizona’s Gs at ‘A+’ & Improv Dist Bonds at … Earthtimes (press release) Moreover while the original rating for the improvement district no. 67 improvement bonds was assigned Feb. 17 2004 the rating was incorrectly assigned in Fitch Ratings’ database to Yuma AZ Improvement District No. 67 as the issuer agent. The correct issuer agent is in fact Yuma AZ and correct bond name is Improvement District No. 67 Improvement Bonds. The correct issuer is now reflected on Fitch Ratings’ website. Drowned man identified as Yuma Marine Yuma Sun Quechan police identified the body of the man who accidentally drowned Sunday morning as Lance Cpl. Dewar 24 was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma where he worked as a Harrier engine mechanic. According to a news release Quechan police were called to an area known as Quechan Lakes at about 6:07 a. in reference to a possible drowning. Quechan Lakes is located off the east levee road. Disabled Yuma man detained and nearly robbed by 2 women ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) The wheelchair-bound victim had allowed the women into his home at 2750 West 5th St. near South Avenue B on Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p. Related from Yptulsa : Tulsa Man Attacked With Pipe And Robbed Local Yuma Arizona DHS-ICE’s ffice of Investigations need to be … The Narco News Bulletin css” elements : “edit-comment” });. Dupnik Pima County ArizonaIn my previous postings I identified one particular rogue Yuma AZ group supervisor as being Jay Creed. My mistake and apology his real and complete name is JAY ALAN CREDE. I obtained his complete name from a Yuma Police Department (YPD) case number 08-65686 involving a subordinate of CREDE a special agent who was being groomed to become a group supervisor thanks to the ?good-old boy system network? operating for years in Arizona Texas California and in other parts of our great country. n December 20 2008 U. The Palin effect Yuma Sun We want our politicians to be dedicated and to know and honor their commitments. Former Yuma Democratic Party Chairman Ray Drysdale said if there is a strategy behind Palin’s resignation he is not clear what it is. “I don’t know what the strategy is but I think it will have a high chance of being more negative towards her career than if she had remained in the office as governor. I think presidential candidates need to prove they will stick with their commitments and she has shown she does not do that. “People are still trying to find out what the motives are but this is not a real appropriate way to start a bid for the presidency. Palin had a good shot at the nomination but I think she now has a very solid bruise on the body of her politics. For Dee Lofton a Yuma woman unaffiliated to any party who met Sarah Palin in her home in early June Palin’s resignation has nothing to do with politics at all. Yuma Marine in stable condition after fatal car accident Yuma Sun The off-duty Marines who were killed have been identified as Lance Cpl. 1st Class Isidro I. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-pd-suv-jumps-curb-hits-2-men-in-attempted-murder/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-marine-in-stable-condition-after-fatal-car-accident/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-marine-in-stable-condition-after-fatal-car-accident/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:18:56 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-marine-in-stable-condition-after-fatal-car-accident/ The News Review: - Yuma Marine in stable condition after fatal car accident - The Palin effect - Yuma cyclist upgraded to fair condition - Yuma Man Charged With Attempted Homicide Yuma Marine in stable condition after fatal car accident Yuma Sun The off-duty Marines who were killed have been identified as Lance Cpl. 1st Class Isidro I. The Palin effect Yuma Sun We want our politicians to be dedicated and to know and honor their commitments. Former Yuma Democratic Party Chairman Ray Drysdale said if there is a strategy behind Palin’s resignation he is not clear what it is. “I don’t know what the strategy is but I think it will have a high chance of being more negative towards her career than if she had remained in the office as governor. I think presidential candidates need to prove they will stick with their commitments and she has shown she does not do that. “People are still trying to find out what the motives are but this is not a real appropriate way to start a bid for the presidency. Palin had a good shot at the nomination but I think she now has a very solid bruise on the body of her politics. For Dee Lofton a Yuma woman unaffiliated to any party who met Sarah Palin in her home in early June Palin’s resignation has nothing to do with politics at all. Yuma cyclist upgraded to fair condition Yuma Sun Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix according to the hospital’s spokeswoman. Roger “Buck” Appleby is out of his medically induced coma and awake for several hours each day his wife Sherry told the Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club Saturday. While Appleby has no motor response in his upper or lower body he is learning to breathe without having to rely on his upper body she said. The rest of the day he is breathing on a respirator and she told gun club members that Appleby will likely be a quadriplegic the rest of his life. Yuma Man Charged With Attempted Homicide KSWT-TV Yuma Police responded to calls of a disturbance early Sunday morning around 12:30 at the 2700 block of S. Witnesses told police the resident of the home 24 year old Daniel Gervickes got into a dispute with a guest at his home. The dispute escalated and Gervickes took out a gun and fired a round. Gervickes was arrested and charged with a laundry list of charges including attempted homicide and disorderly conduct with a weapon. Related from Peternorberg : Woman accused of buying beer for teens indicted ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-marine-in-stable-condition-after-fatal-car-accident/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-family-finds-6-foot-python-on-front-porch/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-family-finds-6-foot-python-on-front-porch/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:14:10 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-family-finds-6-foot-python-on-front-porch/ The News Review: - Yuma family finds 6-foot python on front porch - Colorado “Hall of Fame” inducts Yuma teacher - Yuma Man Charged With Attempted Homicide - Yuma Star nominations being accepted - Local Yuma Arizona DHS-ICE’s ffice of Investigations need to be … - Multiple ways to recycle around Yuma County Yuma family finds 6-foot python on front porch AZ Central.com 6 2009 03:10 PM The Arizona Republic A Yuma family’s Fourth of July took a surprising turn when they found a 6-foot long python on their front porch according to a statement released Monday by the City of Yuma Fire Department. Firefighters and authorities from the Humane Society of Yuma were able to capture the large snake and put it into a pet carrier the statement said. fficers went around the neighborhood to find possible owners but no one claimed the snake. The python was taken to Humane Society headquarters in Yuma officials said. The Yuma branch was not available for comment but Phoenix Humane Society authorities explained that in such cases the Humane Society would likely work with the Arizona Herpetological Association a rescue agency specializing in snakes and reptiles. Colorado “Hall of Fame” inducts Yuma teacher Yuma Sun When rchard City Colo. completed construction of a new city hall it devoted one corner to honor those citizens who were a prominent part of the Fairview School during its years of operation from 1904 to 1966. Drysdale an rchard City native went on to head the Yuma High School social studies department from 1957 to 1985 and then became county school superintendent until 2000. Drysdale was recognized for his community service at the Gunnison River Pleasure Park on June 27 according to Marsha Thomas a city council member in rchard City. “Whatever was going on Ray and his family they were a part of it” Thomas said. “He started the Fairview Reunion Breakfast and people who may never had the chance to reminisce might have missed the opportunity to meet again. Lillian Ray’s mother who was the town’s postmaster for 40 years was another prominent Drysdale who invested much time in the community Thomas recalled. Related from Asportforumblog : Mosley 6 others reach Colorado Sports Hall Yuma Man Charged With Attempted Homicide KSWT-TV Yuma Police responded to calls of a disturbance early Sunday morning around 12:30 at the 2700 block of S. Witnesses told police the resident of the home 24 year old Daniel Gervickes got into a dispute with a guest at his home. The dispute escalated and Gervickes took out a gun and fired a round. Gervickes was arrested and charged with a laundry list of charges including attempted homicide and disorderly conduct with a weapon. Yuma Star nominations being accepted Yuma Sun in the Historic Yuma Theatre. • The top 10 from the first group will proceed to Round 2 online voting where the public can vote for their favorites between Sept. • The second group will compete in a live performance Sept. Local Yuma Arizona DHS-ICE’s ffice of Investigations need to be … The NarcoSphere css” elements : “edit-comment” });. Dupnik Pima County ArizonaIn my previous postings I identified one particular rogue Yuma AZ group supervisor as being Jay Creed. My mistake and apology his real and complete name is JAY ALAN CREDE. I obtained his complete name from a Yuma Police Department (YPD) case number 08-65686 involving a subordinate of CREDE a special agent who was being groomed to become a group supervisor thanks to the ?good-old boy system network? operating for years in Arizona Texas California and in other parts of our great country. n December 20 2008 U. Multiple ways to recycle around Yuma County Yuma Sun WILKEN SUN STAFF WRITER Ever wonder how to recycle your plastics and other materials in Yuma County?The county has transfer sites or places where residents can bring items to recycle – and it’s free. Hugh Hendren deputy director of public works for Yuma County said it’s important that these materials aren’t just thrown out. “Everything that’s recycled is that much less demand on raw materials and natural resources” Hendren said. It not only helps replace the need for new raw materials but recycling also keeps the items that can be recycled out of the landfills. The county has transfer sites in Dateland Tacna and Wellton. The county’s busiest and largest site is near Yuma. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/yuma-family-finds-6-foot-python-on-front-porch/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/former-arizona-assistant-attorney-general-visits-yuma/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/former-arizona-assistant-attorney-general-visits-yuma/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:04:51 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/former-arizona-assistant-attorney-general-visits-yuma/ An economic policy expert and one of the youngest [...]]]> The News Review: - Former Arizona Assistant Attorney General visits Yuma - Yuma County celebrates Friday Saturday - Ribbon cutting at new Yuma Aquatic Center Thursday - ESPN Filming Feature Story on Yuma Scorpions - Rapper Lil Wayne appears in Yuma Ariz. court Former Arizona Assistant Attorney General visits Yuma KYMA –> An economic policy expert and one of the youngest senior White House advisors in history made a stop in Yuma today. He says lawmakers shouldn’t wait any longer to get the budget passed. Andrei Cherney held a town hall meeting… He says lawmakers shouldn’t wait any longer to get the budget passed. Andrei Cherney held a town hall meeting. The former Arizona Assistant Attorney General addressed the economic problems Arizona is facing. He says the state is in a crisis. Yuma County celebrates Friday Saturday Yuma Sun The festivities begin Friday night when the Quechan Casino Resort and Paradise Casino celebration begins at 7 at Paradise Casino in Winterhaven. Admission is free and music will be by the reggae band Tribal Seeds. Kids’ games will also be provided and a motorcycle stunt show will be from 7 to 9 p. Ribbon cutting at new Yuma Aquatic Center Thursday Examiner.com Thursday July 2 in front of the center 4381 W. Members of the public are welcome to attend. ESPN Filming Feature Story on Yuma Scorpions KYMA June 30 2009: The Golden Baseball League announced today that ESPN will be filming the July 4th and 5th games at Desert Sun Stadium in Yuma Arizona as the Yuma Scorpions play the North Division leading Calgary Vipers. The feature story that the sports network is producing details Edgar and Edinson Renteria’s efforts to improve and elevate baseball in their native country of Colombia and the extraordinary story of the Colombia Professional Baseball League affiliating with the Yuma Scorpions this season and providing a full slate of their top players and coaches to compete in one of the premier professional independent minor leagues in the U. The Scorpions players hail from all parts of Colombia and include several players with professional experience in the U. Rapper Lil Wayne appears in Yuma Ariz. court The Associated Press courtBy TERRY TANG – Jun 23 2009 PHENIX (AP) — Rapper Lil Wayne appeared in court for a pretrial update on the investigation into drug possession and weapons charges he faces in Yuma County Ariz. His attorney said he was in good spirits even stopping to sign autographs for about a dozen fans after the hearing in Yuma. Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Carter was arrested at a U. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 8 east of Yuma in January 2008. Related from Telefenua : Wayne Bank customers in Monroe Pike and Wayne counties warned of scam ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/former-arizona-assistant-attorney-general-visits-yuma/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/business-as-usual-at-yumas-state-agencies/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/business-as-usual-at-yumas-state-agencies/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:51:58 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/business-as-usual-at-yumas-state-agencies/ The News Review: - Business as usual at Yuma’s state agencies - Ribbon cutting at new Yuma Aquatic Center Thursday - Yuma educator among test graders - Car crash in Yuma; Injuries non-life threatening - Colo. boy dies after being trampled by rodeo bull Business as usual at Yuma’s state agencies Yuma Sun Jan Brewer’s rejecting portions of the $8. 4 billion budget sent to her by state lawmakers. The governor told all state employees to come to work “so we’re doing our jobs and everything is operating as normal” said Laura xley Arizona Department of Health Services communications director. “We still do everything we can to deliver the good health services we provided yesterday. Ribbon cutting at new Yuma Aquatic Center Thursday Examiner.com Thursday July 2 in front of the center 4381 W. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Yuma educator among test graders Yuma Sun Claudia Sohnleitner head of Gila Ridge High School social studies department and who teaches one of four sections of AP world history recently completed her first time as a College Board AP Examination reader scoring those sophomores who completed their AP level tests this past May. There were 820 reviewers (among 1500 applicants) who graded 147000 AP exams from American students in schools from all over the world for one week in mid-May at Colorado State University from 8:30 a. Car crash in Yuma; Injuries non-life threatening KYMA –> A car crash sends two people to the hospital today. Yuma Police say a car coming from the rampway off interstate 8 didn’t stop and slammed into another vehicle on Giss Parkway. Related from Beendreaming : Two men hurt when homemade plane crashes Colo. boy dies after being trampled by rodeo bull The Associated Press boy dies after being trampled by rodeo bull2 days agoLNGMNT Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old Colorado boy died after he was thrown by a bull at a rodeo. The Boulder County coroner’s office says Richard Wayde Hamar of Yuma died Sunday while competing at the Longmont Elks Little Britches Rodeo. The event was for children ages 8 to 18. The county sheriff’s office says the bull threw Richard to the ground and stomped on the boy’s chest and stomach. The coroner’s office says Richard died after the left ventricle of his heart ruptured when the bull stomped on him. The boy’s mother Angie Hamar says her son loved riding bulls and that no one should be blamed for his death. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/07/business-as-usual-at-yumas-state-agencies/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/rapper-lil-wayne-appears-in-yuma-ariz-court/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/rapper-lil-wayne-appears-in-yuma-ariz-court/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:24:12 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/rapper-lil-wayne-appears-in-yuma-ariz-court/ The News Review: - Rapper Lil Wayne appears in Yuma Ariz. court - Airlift: Yuma’s C-12 crews - Sex offender moves to Yuma - “Coupon Queen” makes its debut in Yuma Sun - Best of the best – Yuma Humane Society - Bull rider 12 trampled in Longmont rodeo - Spirit of Freedom: Future of America Rapper Lil Wayne appears in Yuma Ariz. court The Associated Press courtBy TERRY TANG – 5 days ago PHENIX (AP) — Rapper Lil Wayne appeared in court for a pretrial update on the investigation into drug possession and weapons charges he faces in Yuma County Ariz. His attorney said he was in good spirits even stopping to sign autographs for about a dozen fans after the hearing in Yuma. Lil Wayne whose real name is Dwayne Carter was arrested at a U. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 8 east of Yuma in January 2008. Airlift: Yuma’s C-12 crews Yuma Sun When the aircraft is cleared for the flight it will be towed from the hangar to the flight line and the crew will take off to pick up their passenger. The Marine Corps started using the C-12 aircraft in 1982 and currently has 19 across the Corps. MCAS Yuma has 11 C-12 aircraft pilots seven from H&HS and four from various other units some of whom also fly the SAR HH-N1 Huey helicopters. The station also has four crew chiefs currently flying with the C-12s. “I’ve been afforded an opportunity that most pilots don’t get” said Groeling. “I am a Huey pilot by trade and I’ve been cross-trained to operate and hone my skills and become more competent and confident as a pilot. ”Since June 2008 the planes have flown about 1150 hours for a total of 314 flights. Sex offender moves to Yuma KYMA –> The Yuma Police Department wants to warn the community about a level three sex offender. 47-year old Marion Pilgrim lives at 961 south 6th avenue. An investigation revealed Pilgrim had sexual contact with a 16-year old girl. Pilgrim was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual abuse. His level three status means he’s likely to re-offend. “Coupon Queen” makes its debut in Yuma Sun Yuma Sun Coupon clippers in Yuma County are about to be treated to a resource almost as handy as a sharp pair of scissors. A new column written by Jill Cataldo known around the country as the “Coupon Queen” makes its debut in the Yuma Sun on Monday June 29. “Coupon Queen” will now appear in each Monday edition of the newspaper running in the Desert Life section. Thanks to her crafty clipping Cataldo saves $40 to $60 per week on groceries. Through her column the mother of three teaches readers clear step-by-step couponing strategies and explains techniques such as stacking coupons how to take advantage of the 12-week cycle in grocery stores and stockpiling techniques that can help can help control household expenses. Best of the best – Yuma Humane Society Examiner.com You can learn a lot there about new laws re: cats & dogs and the proactive approach by HSY in helping to aid community awareness on a number of issues. I can’t say enough about the Yuma Humane Society. If there was an award for the best community service in Yuma County they’d get it hands down. I’m an animal lover who happens to live just far enough out of town to be in the zone where people dump unwanted pets. In the 20+ years I’ve lived here HSY has always responded quickly when I call about a stray. The thing you wouldn’t expect is that most of these strays were re-connected with their people. Related from Mediaberri : How the Humane Society Uses Social Media for Good #FindingTheGood Bull rider 12 trampled in Longmont rodeo Denver Post Hamar was wearing a helmet and padded vest but after he was thrown the bull stepped on his stomach officials said. His parents were in attendance at the two-day rodeo for youth 8 to 18 years old. “He held on for a few seconds” Katy Sinclair who witnessed the accident told the Boulder Daily Camera. “When he hit the ground the bull just ran him over. Spirit of Freedom: Future of America Yuma Sun The Yuma Sun’s core values include lifelong learning community self-responsibility integrity and respect for individual freedom. The recipients of the Spirit of Freedom Awards were chosen because they have demonstrated these traits in their lives explained Adrianne Wagner Yuma Sun marketing manager. “This is a way to get the community involved in positive issues” Wagner said. “This allows us to shine a light on deserving individuals who carry their jobs and their lives to a positive extreme. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/rapper-lil-wayne-appears-in-yuma-ariz-court/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tucson-school-supt-arrested-on-sex-charges-has-yuma-co-ties/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tucson-school-supt-arrested-on-sex-charges-has-yuma-co-ties/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:13:30 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tucson-school-supt-arrested-on-sex-charges-has-yuma-co-ties/ The News Review: - Tucson School Supt Arrested on Sex Charges Has Yuma Co. Ties - Feral Cats Swarming Yuma - Yuma shooting now a murder investigation — Victim dies in hospital. - Help available to those in Yuma County who have lost jobs - Glenn McGinnis CE Arizona Clean Fuels Yuma Joins Advisory Board … Tucson School Supt Arrested on Sex Charges Has Yuma Co. Ties KYMA –> A Tucson school superintendent is facing federal sex charges with minors. Newschannel 11 has also learned that he has ties to schools in Yuma County. We caught up with the superintendent of the Somerton School District who worked with Albert Thomas Rogers. Frank Reed says he was shocked to know that I worked with him I never would’ve though he would do something like that. Feral Cats Swarming Yuma KSWT-TV It's a problem you can find on cars in boards and backyards. Feral or wild cats are hard to ignore because they're everywhere. “The feral cat problem the challenge that we face in the City f Yuma is something that's developed over the last year as we've seen a continued growth in the population we've tried to look at what are the solutions” says Yuma City Administrator Mark Watson. Local animal advocates say alternatives such as do nothing trap and kill catch and tame and relocate haven't proven effective. They propose TNR trap neuter and return. “What has proven effective is the containment the trap neuter and release the managing of the population and then they don't continue to reproduce and eventually they die off the statistics are overwhelming about how effective that is” says Cristyn Weil with the Humane Society f Yuma. So whose going to pay for TNR? “Require cat owners to license their cats and then use the funds to implement the trap neuter release program it does two things at once” says Weil. Related from Sino-pigeon : How should feral cats be managed? Yuma shooting now a murder investigation — Victim dies in hospital. KYMA –> Yuma police say they are now investigating a murder — after a shooting victim died in the hospital. Police say 19-year-old Enrique Luna passed away Monday night from injuries from a drive by shooting. Luna was shot in the neck outside of a house on the 24-hundred block of West Third Street last week. Investigators say the shooting was gang related. Help available to those in Yuma County who have lost jobs Yuma Sun For some unemployment compensation is their only resource. The unemployment rate in Yuma County dropped to 19. 0 percent in May from 22. 9 percent a month earlier while a year earlier it had been 16. 7 percent according the the latest figures available from the Arizona Department of Commerce research administration Web page. Unemployment in Arizona was at 8. Glenn McGinnis CE Arizona Clean Fuels Yuma Joins Advisory Board … PR Newswire (press release) riginally from Canada McGinnis was recruited by the owners of Arizona Clean Fuels Yuma to spearhead their funding and development efforts requisite to build the first new refinery in the United States in over 30 years. This refinery and pipeline project estimated at $4 billion has received an Air perating Permit from the state of Arizona and legal authority to develop the pipeline project in Mexico. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tucson-school-supt-arrested-on-sex-charges-has-yuma-co-ties/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tanque-verde-superintendent-arrested/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tanque-verde-superintendent-arrested/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:12 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tanque-verde-superintendent-arrested/ The News Review: - Tanque Verde superintendent arrested - World Famous Robot Stops By Yuma - Teen charged in Yuma murder case - Fatal Accident At Yuma Proving Grounds - With losses come opportunities - Dog Credited For Discovering House Fire Tanque Verde superintendent arrested Arizona Daily Star Attorney’s ffice shows. fficials say Rogers used an online site ? part of an undercover operation ? to reserve a tour that was to include sexual acts with a 13- or 14-year-old boy in Mexico the complaint shows. Before being hired by the Tanque Verde district in April 2007 Rogers 51 a native of Missoula Mont. had worked in schools in Montana Nevada and Yuma County and had taught English and computer skills to first- through third-graders while living in Thailand for two years. Attorney’s ffice in Arizona. World Famous Robot Stops By Yuma KSWT-TV The Da Vinci Surgical System was developed in the late 1980's; currently there are over 1000 systems in hospitals worldwide. Representatives from Intuitive Surgical the company who makes Da Vinci were in town Monday to see if anyone in Yuma is interested in buying this revolutionary technology. Related from Rondonaghe : RBWRLD TM AT CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER! Teen charged in Yuma murder case Sierra Vista Herald (AP) — A teenager has been arrested in connection with the slaying of an auto parts delivery driver in Somerton earlier this month. was charged Friday with two counts of first-degree murder one count of participating in a criminal street gang one count of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and one count of tampering with evidence in the June 4 death of 55-year-old Morteza Tajik who was stabbed and beaten. Prosecutors say the 17-year-old Raya will be prosecuted as an adult. He was arraigned in Yuma Justice Court and his bond was set at $3 million. Fatal Accident At Yuma Proving Grounds KSWT-TV According to the Department of Defense U. Navy Sailor Joseph Lightner was part of a free fall training exercise when he hit his head as he landed. Lightner was stationed out of the Naval amphibious base in Coronado CA. With losses come opportunities Yuma Sun While Spherion closed its call center in Yuma the ACT call center in San Luis Ariz. is hoping to hire an additional hundred people said Patrick Goetz who administers a program for Yuma Private Industry Council called Rapid Response. And Allstate was recently looking for people for its new training class he said. “They’ve totally exceeded their original hiring plans. They’re doing well. Dog Credited For Discovering House Fire KSWT-TV The fire happened Monday morning around 9 am and it's another good example of how important it is to check your smoke alarms. Flames erupt in the back part of the house and the two residents would have never known if it wasn't for a helpful dog. Mike Erfert with the Yuma Fire Department says “the building itself didn't have working smoke alarms but their attention was drawn to the fire by a dog that started acting strangely. ” The dog's owner told the Yuma Fire Department the dog was running back and forth and appeared anxious. That's when the residents became concerned. “When the residents went to check outside they saw flames coming out the building. ” Most of the damage is in the roof area. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/tanque-verde-superintendent-arrested/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/fatal-accident-at-yuma-proving-grounds/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/fatal-accident-at-yuma-proving-grounds/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:46:12 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/fatal-accident-at-yuma-proving-grounds/ The News Review: - Fatal Accident At Yuma Proving Grounds - Umps need 20 minutes to decide play - Havasu goes 4-0 in summer tourney - Yuma Community helps local family in need Fatal Accident At Yuma Proving Grounds KSWT-TV All air operations at YPG have been suspended until further notice. Army officials say the student was in the military freefall jumpmaster course and injured his head during a landing on Thursday. The jumper was was airlifted to St. Josephs hospital in Phoenix where he was pronounced dead. Related from Aviationmonster : Remos GX Accident at Sport Aviation Expo Umps need 20 minutes to decide play Arizona Daily Star With no outs the bases loaded and Tucson trailing 3-1 Skip Adams hit a fly ball to center field that was initially ruled to have fallen in. The Scorpions threw out Bryan Bass trying to score from third and then tried for a force out at second base as well. The Scorpions argued for three outs lobbying for the catch in center the out at home and finally an out at second. They raced off the field after arguing with the umpires. Havasu goes 4-0 in summer tourney Today's News-Herald And in the process the team went undefeated. Havasu traveled to Yuma to take part in the Gila Ridge summer boys basketball tournament and faced off against three members of the new region the Knights join in 2009-10. ?Summer league games are great for team building and getting to know each other?s habits and styles? said assistant coach Mike Washington. Havasu opened play Friday with a blowout win over San Luis 54-20. Aaron Troyer led the team with 17 points followed by Jeremy Holtzen with 11 Max Dreager with 10 and Wade Shugrue ? seeing his first action since recovering from a 2008-09 season ending hamstring injury ? with 7. In Friday?s second game Havasu again dominated this time taking down host Yuma Gila Ridge 52-38. Yuma Community helps local family in need KYMA –> lga Navarrete lost everything she has ever worked for after a fire broke out inside her house Tuesday morning. She said everything was burned except for some clothes but her daughters made it out alive and that ’s whats important to her. Touched by their story many businesses teamed up to help the family. ” She is a single mom no money to insurance thats what touched our hearts” said Gina Megui. Volunteers from Sun Country Restoration are cleaning up. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/fatal-accident-at-yuma-proving-grounds/feed/ 0 http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/yumas-mag-13-bids-commander-farewell/ http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/yumas-mag-13-bids-commander-farewell/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:06:34 +0000 admin http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/yumas-mag-13-bids-commander-farewell/ MARINE CRPS AIR STATIN YUMA Ariz. — [...]]]> The News Review: - Yuma’s MAG-13 Bids Commander Farewell - Yuma Ballet Theatre putting on performance Saturday - GM drives away from Mesa test track - West Nile virus turns up in mosquito samples - Yuma orchestra association to offer summer camp Yuma’s MAG-13 Bids Commander Farewell Military.com hasLayout-related–> MARINE CRPS AIR STATIN YUMA Ariz. — Command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 is scheduled to change hands June 12 2009 at the station parade field. After two years in command Col. Woltman will relinquish command of MAG-13 to Col. Yuma Ballet Theatre putting on performance Saturday Yuma Sun Tickets can be purchased for $8 at the door or at the YBT studio in the Southgate Mall. David Arce San Francisco Ballet dancer and Yuma native will be a guest performer in the show dancing alongside YBT students and Erika Romanyuk YBT’s artistic director. Laura Hernando executive director of YBT said this annual performance allows all the students in the dance school to showcase their talent and skill. And these dancers have put in a year’s worth of stretching sweating practicing and rehearsing to ensure a spectacular evening of dance. The performance is choreographed to be a joyous celebration of life color and dance as it is the end of the year performance for the dance school. “Performing is the best part of dance” said Allison Patrick a YBT company dancer after two girls pinned a bright red ribbon in her hair. GM drives away from Mesa test track Arizona Republic 12 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic The last car has long since taken its last test lap and most employees have already moved to a new facility in Yuma. For the past few weeks perhaps a half-dozen people have been packing for General Motors’ final departure from Mesa bringing a quiet end to an era when American automotive icons like Corvette Firebird and Camaro had to do or die on a 5-mile test track in the brutal desert heat. Today GM will quietly turn out the lights at its vast Desert Proving Ground in southeast Mesa ending more than 56 years of operations there. Not only have times changed in the car-testing business but urban sprawl has finally crept up to the Mesa site. West Nile virus turns up in mosquito samples Yuma Sun Twenty-one other tested locations along the Colorado and Gila Rivers showed no signs of infection. YCPAD said that this is the first evidence of the West Nile virus in Yuma County this year. There have been no human or livestock cases reported yet. Related from Bqsyj : Epidemic Strikes Bats Yuma orchestra association to offer summer camp Yuma Sun For the second year the Yuma rchestra Association plans to offer a week-long summer camp which will culminate in two public concerts. “The camp is for kids who want to start or get better plus for adults who always wished they could play. Here’s the opportunity” said Kathy Younker one of the instructors. “This camp is a wonderful way to strengthen the string programs in the community. The camp – called Strings Del Rio – will run June 15-20 at Cibola High School School. ]]> http://www.yumafrogs.com/2009/06/yumas-mag-13-bids-commander-farewell/feed/ 0