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First-grader Savannah Archuleta best sums up why her school donated shoeboxes filled with small gifts to children in need.

“Well, we want to fill the shoeboxes because children need help and we want to help them. If we didn’t care, we wouldn’t help and we want to help because Jesus put us in a good heart. We want to have God’s heart,” she said.
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Judge rules in favor of the city over IDD tax hike
YUMA — An outside judge ruled Thursday that the Irrigation Drainage District could provide domestic water legitimately.

Yuma Superior Court Judge John Paul Plante denied several claims made by plaintiffs Sam Scarmardo and Harvey Jackson and their lawsuit against the city. Plante said the City Council acted legally as a Board of Trustees when it agreed to an increase in the IDD property tax instead of a 29 percent increase in water tax during the next three years. During the July 7 meeting, the council approved a 9 percent increase in water rates, as part of the overall plan to assist the city with its water and wastewater systems.
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Tree lighting ceremony back on
The traditional tree lighting ceremony at Wheeler Park is back on — but with a difference.

After receiving numerous messages concerning the cancellation, Interim City Manager Charlie Cassens announced Thursday afternoon the tree lighting ceremony will take place, but is rescheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 10, instead of Dec. 6.
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Numbers, depth, hopes high for Havasu wrestling
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There’s no rest for the Fighting Knights this year. And head coach Alex Ruiz is excited about that prospect.

The Havasu wrestling squad kicks things off with the annual Purple and Gold Scrimmage tonight then it’s a home multi Monday against three powerful teams.
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5 top diet dilemmas solved
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(ARA) - If you're trying to lose weight, it's likely that you've heard or read about foods and behaviors that will derail your diet efforts. Whether it's a chat with your friend or a blog on the Web, dieters face dilemmas about what are the best and worst choices when trying to cut calories and trim the waist. Instead of listening to gossip, take the advice of a registered dietician who can help you solve the five top diet dilemmas.
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Americans agree: family vacations still worth the money
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(ARA) - Families that play together stay together - at least that's the common wisdom. Even in tough economic times, family vacations are worth the money, Americans agree.
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