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- Police arrest two after finding drugs January 25, 2012Two Yuma residents were arrested last week on drug charges following a search of the home in which they were living. Last Wednesday, January 18, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Yuma Police Department, Yuma County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Wildlife and two K9 narcotic teams executed a search warrant at 517 S. Alb […]
- YSD-1 to go with Circle of Fame January 25, 2012Yuma School District-1 is in the process of moving toward implementing a “Circle of Fame” to recognize outstanding contributors to Yuma athletics. Superintendent Robert Stannard said he hoped the Circle of Fame movement could eventually include the academics side. […]
- YCA needs support now, not later January 25, 2012Time is running short, but the hope remains the Yuma community will step forward with enough monetary donations to make the Yuma Children's Academy a reality. A main focus at a public meeting Monday night, attended by a precious few other than YCA Board members, was getting the project Enterprise Zone status. […]
- Infant death a true tragedy in Sterling January 25, 2012The death of young Caleb Pacheco, whose skeletal remains were found under the trailer home where he used to live in Sterling, has been a true tragedy. Read the latest news here about the case of Caleb. […]
- Talli to test vocal talents January 19, 2012Talli Heid is looking to take her music to the big time. Tate Music Group has proudly announced Heid, a freshman at Yuma High School, as the newest addition to its artist line-up. TMG states in a press release that Heid's music definitely stood out among the countless music submissions, and the firm is honored she has accepted its offer to be […]
Yuma Community Leaders’ Breakfast
| January 26, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 am | to | 8:00 am |
Mark Your Calendar….Thursday, January 26
Presentation: “So What’s All This Main St. Discussion?”
The next quarterly Yuma Community Leaders Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th. The breakfast will be held at the Yuma District Hospital at 7 a.m. There has been much discussion and media coverage about the proposed Main Street Infrastructure and Improvements Project. Plan to attend to get information “straight from the horse’s mouth”. And to have a chance to share your input on the topic. The goal of the meeting is to promote the coordination of budgets, skills, and resources in our community and encourage communication to assist participating entities in accomplishing our goals. Please call the Chamber office at 848-2704 to RSVP for the next Yuma Community Leader’s Breakfast.
Board of Director Vacancy
Would you Like the Opportunity to:
*Be More Involved *Be a Decision-Maker *Make a Difference
There is a vacancy for a Director position on the Chamber Board. Jim Haag has served on the Board for two years. We want to thank him for his time and commitment to the Chamber and wish him the best. Jim’s positive and get-it-done attitude will be greatly missed. Chamber Members need to give thoughtful consideration to being a candidate for this vacancy. Any employee of a Chamber Member business is eligible to serve on the board. Please contact the Chamber office if you would like more information in serving in this capacity. Returning Board Members include Pres. Butch Berry (Shop-All), Vice-President Dave McQuisten (Yuma First Church of the Nazarene), Secretary Michael Fields (Yuma Police Dept.), John Gardner (Yuma District Hospital), Delaina Klein (Yuma Life Care Center), and Dave Hoch (Hoch Enterprises).
2012 Team Biggest Loser Contest
It’s Time to Plan Your Team!
Yuma District Hospital and the Chamber of Commerce are, once again, hosting Yuma’s Team Biggest Loser Contest as we look forward to promoting a healthier community in 2012.
Teams can consist of two to six members. There will be a $10 fee per team member. Cash prizes will be awarded for the three teams losing the largest percentage of weight.
Your team can register at the Chamber of Commerce office or with Gini Adams at YDH. Each team member will receive a Yuma District Hospital gear bag filled with goodies.
Weigh-Ins will take place at YDH on Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment necessary, just stop in. Each individual team member may weigh separately at any time throughout the day and weights will be combined for a team total. Weigh-outs will be held on March 6th.
As Chamber Members, don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business. Would you like to add a tablet to be used as a food diary to the gear bag? A pen? Sponsor a healthy-living class? Put a team together? Be creative & promote your business in this community-wide effort.
Hope to see you all at weigh-ins……..Good Luck!
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