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Roxanne Molenar

Roxanne Molenar

Yuma Sun

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First Take: What's up with the traffic lately, Yuma?

Is it just me or has traffic been a wee bit bonkers in Yuma lately? I was talking to a friend of mine the other day who got stuck on 16th Street in...

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Editor's Notebook: New cars? Meh. But a revived classic? Maybe.

I have a soft spot in my heart for classic vehicles. Modern cars? Meh. They all look pretty much the same … the same shape, the same basic colors...

14.04.2024 5

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First Take: It might be awhile before graduating from beginner class

I’ve taken up a new activity, and it just might be the end of me. For years, I’ve done pilates and yoga, using videos and a yoga mat in the safety...

11.04.2024 4

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Editor's Notebook: Theft driving a push back from self-checkouts

I suspect I may be in the minority about this, but I’ve grown to love self-checkout lanes. Grocery store? Awesome. Big box store? Sweet. It...

07.04.2024 10

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First Take: Hopefully the weather plays nice for solar eclipse

My hometown in Ohio sits right in the path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. It will be an amazing thing to see, and the town is...

04.04.2024 7

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Editor's Notebook: Letting go of a tradition is a little tough

This year, we took an unusual step in our family, and decided not to decorate Easter eggs. I have mixed emotions about it. Part of me loves the...

31.03.2024 5

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First Take: Windy days lead to unwanted messes!

One of the worst parts of a super windy day in Yuma is the amount of dust and debris that blows into my driveway and garage. After Sunday’s...

28.03.2024 4

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Editor's Notebook: When it comes to comics, your input is needed!

If you follow our daily comics page, there’s been an interesting conversation going on. Breaking Cat News has been focused on the decline of women...

24.03.2024 1

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First Take: Class changed perspective on organized fitness events

I’m not a big fan of organized exercise. I can – and will – power walk all day, all over the place. Like 3-5 miles a day, no problem. But when...

21.03.2024 5

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Editor's Notebook: Neighborhood cleanup week is one of the best!

This week marked one of my favorite weeks in Yuma … it was our turn for neighborhood cleanup. I don’t really know how so much stuff accumulates in...

17.03.2024 7

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First Take: Spinach doesn't mean the dish is healthy!

I’ve once again been trying to feed my family healthier meals. But it’s tough when friends keep posting such delicious-looking recipes on social...

14.03.2024 2

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Editor's Notebook: What happened to 2006 political process, actions?

I was doing some research in the Yuma Sun archives recently, when a line in one of our stories from 2006 jumped out at me. “President George W. Bush...

10.03.2024 4

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First Take: The freezer is not my friend

I was looking at a calendar of weird observances this week and learned that today – March 6 – is National Frozen Food Day. Do we need a day to...

06.03.2024 2

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Editor's Notebook: Know a public school teacher? Say thank you!

Of all the decisions my parents made on my behalf, one of the best was sending me to public school. I grew up in a small town with a small school...

03.03.2024 4

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First Take: Scooter kids - don't forget that safety gear!

There was a young teenage boy rolling through my neighborhood this week on a scooter. He looked like he was having a great time – completely...

29.02.2024 4

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Editor's Notebook: Mugzilla? No thanks!

I am not a Stanley cup convert. I cannot justify spending $45 or more on a 40-ounce mug. And 40 ounces? I drink a lot of water, but I really don’t...

25.02.2024 1

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First Take: Some days, you just have to laugh ...

Wednes-day was one of those frustrating days where it felt like all the world was upside down. After hours of trying to get projects done while...

22.02.2024 3

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Editor's Notebook: Situation leaves more questions than answers

Last week, someone stole two motorcycles out of my driveway. The bikes were chained and locked together, and not easily visible from the street. But...

18.02.2024 6

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First Take: Mustard ice cream? Hm.

When it comes to condiments, mustard is at the top of my list. Mustard, spicy brown mustard, horseradish mustard, sweet mustard … whatever, I’m...

15.02.2024 2

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Editor's Notebook: Tough to get hyped for Super Bowl this year

Who are you cheering for today, readers? In this Super Bowl matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, I can’t say I have a...

11.02.2024 3

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First Take: Enjoy those childhood moments, readers

I was running errands the other day when out of the blue, it hit me. Another childhood tradition has ended. Once upon a time, the first week of...

08.02.2024 4

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Editor's Notebook: Sudden illness no match for magic trifecta

My six-year-old nephew picked up an unwanted hitchhiker while he was visiting us in Yuma. We spent a few hours at a local park playing, and my little...

04.02.2024 5

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First Take: Pumice stone for the win!

I wish, when I first moved into my house, that we had installed a water softener. This house is plagued by hard water, and it’s a constant battle to...

01.02.2024 4

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Editor's Notebook: Hollywood, lay off the movie remakes, please!

Sometimes I have to wonder if there are no original ideas left out there. I see it in the entertainment industry all the time. Movie after movie has...

28.01.2024 6

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First Take: Fog delay might not be bad idea

Tuesday’s fog was pretty impressive. I was out on my morning walk, and it was like walking through a cloud. Visibility was low, and when a rare car...

25.01.2024 1

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Editor's Notebook: Today in History sparks reflection on last 4 years

I was reading a Today in History column by the Associated Press for Jan. 21, when I found an interesting little nugget of information. “In 2020, the...

21.01.2024 5

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First Take: Rare family photo is a forever gift

We recently hosted my three siblings and their families for seven days, an amazing week of love and laughter that was long overdue. We range in age...

18.01.2024 5

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Editor's Notebook: Research makes tough procedure a little bit easier

Because of my family’s medical history, I tend to be proactive when it comes to my own health. We have a variety of health issues in my family:...

14.01.2024 2

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First Take: Out for an early morning walk? Dress to be spotted

I came precariously close to being hit by a car the other morning. It was not even 6 a.m. yet, and still dark outside. The street we were on was...

11.01.2024 3

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Editor's Notebook: Event season in full swing in Yuma County!

This winter, there is no shortage of events happening around Yuma County! I was looking at some January event listings, and was surprised to see all...

07.01.2024 8

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First Take: Top resolution? To carve out more time

It’s a new year, and I’m thinking about those resolutions for 2024. If I could have any one resolution, it would be to carve out more time. More...

04.01.2024 3

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Editor's Notebook: In Yuma County, 2023 was a year to remember

Every December at the Yuma Sun, the newsroom staff and the newspaper management team spend considerable time reflecting on the past year in the news....

31.12.2023 6

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First Take: Snowmen in Yuma? Unlikely ... but maybe a sandman?

I saw a kit for sale this week at a local store that made me giggle. It was a build your own snowman kit that noted the only missing ingredient is...

28.12.2023 2

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Editor's Notebook: Knowledge of Christmas movies is woefully lacking

I’m not one for sappy movies, but I have a soft spot in my heart for a few Christmas movies. Or at least the ones with a sense of humor, anyway!...

24.12.2023 5

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First Take: Please stay away, viruses!

I have a lot of friends with kids of all ages, and right now, they all have a common thread ... everyone is sick. Colds, flu, random stomach viruses...

22.12.2023 4

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Editor's Notebook: Poll’s Number 1 NFL mascot is a surprising choice

I am, without question, a fan of Cleveland sports. I grew up watching the Browns, the Cavs and the Guardians – and when Cleveland had a soccer team,...

17.12.2023 5

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Editor's Notebook: Retailers making online returns so much easier

When you do shopping online, you are rolling the dice – and it’s anyone’s game as to the end results. I try to keep my dollars local, but once...

10.12.2023 5

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First Take: Stories remember those who served in Pearl Harbor

On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, in Pearl Harbor, Sterling Cale had just wrapped up a shift working as a pharmacist’s mate in the Navy. When he...

07.12.2023 2

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Editor's Notebook: 2023 Christmas goal: Finding useful gifts from the heart

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to get serious about this whole Christmas shopping situation. Usually, I’m one of those people who...

27.11.2023 1

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First Take: Choosing to be thankful - every day

When my world is at its busiest, I try to force myself to refocus my energy. It’s all a matter of perspective. I could choose to be frustrated with...

23.11.2023 2

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How have we already reached Thanksgiving?

Somehow, Thanksgiving is this week, which doesn’t seem possible to me. The year is flying by, and this holiday really has snuck up on me more so...

19.11.2023 5

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Editor's Notebook: This Halloween, be thankful for Yuma’s weather

If there was ever a perk to being a kid in Yuma County, it’s the weather on Halloween. Across much of the nation, the weather is a wild card,...

29.10.2023 5

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First Take: Best costumes are the homemade ones

For Halloween this year, I went against my better judgment and ordered a costume online. My goodness, is it ridiculous. It’s one of those situations...

26.10.2023 4

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First Take: Beamo is fun twist on old toy

I have a new favorite outdoor pastime. Have you guys seen this thing called a Beamo? I might be late to the Beamo party, but let me tell you, it’s a...

25.09.2023 2

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First Take: So many choices for light bulbs!

If you haven’t gone to buy light bulbs recently, it’s kind of over-whelming. Several years ago, I replaced all the lights in my house with led...

21.09.2023 2

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First Take: Fall indicators starting to show in Yuma

It’s hard to not be excited about fall lately. It seems to take forever to arrive, doesn’t it? But now, here we are in mid-September and there’s...

18.09.2023 2

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