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This year, we’re celebrating our 21st anniversary and Voting closed at the end of December, and this year’s the art of being the best of Yuma. list of over 160 winners reflects just how unique and We’re asking readers to help us celebrate the vibrant amazing our community is. businesses that make this community so amazing! This year, four businesses are celebrating their 21st win in a row: Goldsboro Bakery (Best Bakery), Stan’s Every year, readers of the Yuma Sun cast their vote Grocery (Best Breakfast Burrito), Julieanna’s Patio for Yuma’s Best. Cafe (Best Romantic Dining), and Fry’s Food Store This year, there were 12 categories: Entertainment, (Best Grocery Store). What a remarkable achieve- Professional Services, Food & Restaurants, Healthy ment! Living, Home Services, Real Estate Services, Fashion It’s amazing to see the passion people have for their & Style, Shopping, Vehicles, Business Services, Spirits favorite businesses and organizations, as well as the & Nightlife, and Sports & Recreation. pride the winning establishments have as they exhibit It’s a contest that we take seriously, monitoring the their honors. ballot box to ensure no one is stuffing the box, which To each winner:, whether it’s their first victory or in turn helps the results become an accurate reflection their 21st, congratulations! These winners exemplify of our community. Yuma’s Best in 2018!

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the appearance of the building. outlet for my extension cord, he [Paul] “That was a really busy day for wasn’t coming to the door and finally us. We had half of our team scraping showed up and I saw that his ankle was and painting, and the other half was squirting blood,” said Cox. collecting coats for the coat drive “He started to faint, I caught him and on the other side of town,” Gilmore sat him down in the chair,” said Cox. said. “We believe in strengthening our Thinking quickly, Cox grabbed his first community through volunteering.” aid kit from the Quick van, wrapped During the Crossroads Mission his ankle, and applied pressure while annual coat drive, the company calling 911. donated a truck and trailer for the day Those actions saved De Lintt’s life. to help store and deliver the collected Cox’s previous years serving in the coats and blankets. Marine Corps for four years could have One of the highlights for the been a major factor in Paul’s survival. company this year was a thank you After the incident, De Lintt fully lunch from a customer, Paul De recovered and wanted to personally Lintt. De Lintt, a military veteran, For Quick Refrigeration, 2018 was a the company volunteered to collect injured himself while one of Quick thank the man responsible for saving year for giving back to the community. coats for Crossroads Mission’s annual Refrigeration technicians was making his life. From helping local schools to their coat drive and painted the Head Start repairs on his AC system. “I am here to say thank you, literally, involvement with many local charities, Helping Hands Center as part of a this air conditioning company believes company wide day of service. great communities are built from “Before our company Christmas volunteering and giving back. party we wanted to come together “Our company has deep roots in as a team and participate in several the Yuma community,” said Jimmy community service projects,” Gilmore Gilmore, Marketing Manager for said. Quick Refrigeration. “When we find a The Head Start school had several group or organization that needs help, areas of their building with faded we spring into action.” and chipped paint. The Quick team This spirit of giving flows from the members spent the day scraping and ownership of the company and is a painting which drastically improved major part of the company’s culture. About seven years ago, Frank Gilmore, Owner of Quick Refrigeration, took it upon himself to lend a hand, when I.C. School began having frequent cooling issues in several of its facilities. Since then the company has always made itself It was a routine call for technician for saving my life,” De Lintt said. available to help keep the school and Kyle Cox before De Lintt needed his Thankful for the actions taken that day, church cool. help. De Lintt was suffering from an Paul had Olive Garden catered for the “My father (Frank) realized they accidental puncture wound. Cox’s entire Quick Refrigeration team. needed help and he did not hesitate to quick thinking and previous experience It was a small token of gratitude De volunteer,” said Jimmy Gilmore. “Even in the military saved the life of this Lintt could do for the man that was to this day he makes himself available customer and fellow veteran. able to step in when he was nearly to keep them cooling.” “I was up on the roof and I came unconscious, a move that saved his In addition to helping the school, down to look for a power supply life. Y6 Y7

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While Academy Mortgage is Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress the local branch which includes nine one of the nation’s largest mortgage Disorder, chronic pain as well as loan officers as well as support staff. lenders, what sets the company apart addiction and insomnia, according A vital part of service at the Yuma is the emphasis the business places to the organization’s website. branch, he noted, is that every step on certain values. While Academy Mortgage places of the mortgage loan transaction, Thus, Yuma’s Academy Mortgage great value on the military, Egeberg which includes processing, Derek Egeberg Rosa Castillo branch manager Derek Egeberg noted that the company is the largest underwriting, closing and funding, Branch Manager Loan Officer NMLS 180899 NMLS 799138 notes that the local branch greatly privately held lender conducting is handled locally. appreciates the nation’s armed mortgages for the Federal Housing “One of the things I am proudest forces. Administration (FHA) in the of is we are the only company in “Yuma is a military town but country. town that has our own underwriter this isn’t why we do it,” Egeberg “Most first time buyers put little on staff in the building,” Egeberg said. “We are hyperfocused on the to no money down,” he said. “FHA said. “I’d rather have local people Thank You For Choosing Us! military men and women-both is a three and a half percent down, active duty and those who have government insured loan program. making local decisions.” Along with keeping decisions retired. I believe everybody should It’s the normal, basic loan most first Ray Ochoa Bryan Summers local, Egeberg said the team at Sr. Loan Officer Loan Officer get a great deal and be treated time home buyers use.” NMLS 214114 NMLS 1652359 honestly and ethically. However, In 2017 alone, Egeberg said Academy Mortgage creates long- there is a group that I think deserves Academy Mortgage completed lasting relationships with their even more care and compassion and $9.9 billion worth of mortgages clients. Yuma’s Best 2018 that is the military men and women. nationwide. “For us, it’s really about the Proudly Supports “We do a lot of VA loans,” he Additionally, Academy Mortgage continued relationship,” he said. added. “Most of these men and strives to bring sustainable home “Most lenders are transaction- women get horrible advice with ownerships to clients. based where you go to a lender to other lenders. They are told the “Every client asks ‘Hey, how get a service and you are done. We Tory Valencia Amber Guzman wrong thing. For Academy here, it’s much can I qualify for?’” Egeberg want to befriend and continue that Loan Officer Loan Officer one of our kind of mantras, if you said. “Everyone wants to know relationship long after.” NMLS 1785487 NMLS 1339326 will, that these men and women what’s the maximum they can buy. Egeberg continued to say that are willing to take a bullet for what One of the things that we’ve done is this past November, for instance, really could be $30,000 a year and we’ve kind of taught our staff here the Yuma branch held a client we better go out of our way to do that the question isn’t how much can appreciation party with 558 in THANK YOU TO OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN right by them.” you qualify for, it’s how much you attendance. He also reminisced Being recognized as Yuma’s Best, can afford. We want to make sure how he is now servicing the sons Egeberg said, is an honor for the clients can still pay their bills and and daughters of clients whom he local branch that strives to place buy groceries.” conducted loans for when he first Eli Romero Shelbie Harris high value on men and women of As with all Academy Mortgage Loan Officer Loan Officer started at Academy Mortgage. NMLS 1455034 NMLS 1769650 the armed forces. locations, the Yuma branch is This relationship, he noted, is “We are grateful to be named focused on retail banking, aims also typical for many of the branch’s Yuma’s Best and we feel that there to deliver exceptional mortgage senior loan officers, who go through is a group of men and women service, is committed to who I think should be treated responsible lending practices, generations of families. like they are the best,” he strives to hire and retain “We are real people helping real said. the industry’s best people,’ he said. “It’s about that OPENING DOORS The Yuma branch, mortgage professionals, relationship and it’s not transactional in nature. A person is not just a Spencer Bauer Tera Greene he noted, supported and provides market- Loan Officer Sr. Loan Officer the Boot Campaign leading mortgage number.” NMLS 1712115 NMLS 304548 CLOSING LOANS this past year which solutions as well as Academy Mortgage Yuma branch provides funding tools. is located at 1375 W. 16th St. Ste. B th 928.247.9089 | 1375 W 16 Street, Ste B | Yuma, AZ 85364 to physical and In total, For more information on the CoCorrpp NMNMLLS ##3311113 | CCoorrpp StStaatete LLiic AAZZ ##BBKK-090090400408811, CCAA ##44117700001133 mental wellness Egeberg said local branch, visit academymortgage. programs for there are 20 com/branch/Yuma or call (928) 247- AcademyMortgageYuma.com Traumatic employees at 9089. 165452

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are closely intertwined. The areas of the brain involved are the same and many of the medications are the same. Food can definitely be an addiction, especially the combination of fat, sugar and salt.” He shared, “I can relate because I was obese and lost 65 pounds,” said Smythe. “That is Thank You, what got me started in obesity medicine.” This is not the first award for Up 2 Par this year. The City of Yuma Clean and Beautiful Commission recently recognized Up 2 Par for their beautiful building and grounds. Yuma! “I’m especially proud of that award since I We are honored to be designed the building myself to include the chandelier in the rotunda,” Smythe said. Yuma’s Best We are proud and honored to be voted Yuma’s Best Medical Service Provider by the Yuma community and our patients. We look forward to growing with Yuma. When you first walk in the doors of Up 2 Par Each provider is encouraged to treat their The clinic is located at Medical Clinic, you get an immediate feeling work as a ‘mini practice’ and not fit a mold 2775 S. 8th Ave. that you will be experiencing something a at the clinic. This allows each provider to To book an appointment or be a little different and patients are free little different. Aside from the golf-inspired for more information, visit theme throughout the building, patients to change providers to fit their individual www.uptoparmedicalclinic.com are not spending much time in the waiting needs. Dr. Smythe shared that his ‘very or call (928) 341-0700 room. “We are committed to respecting candid style’ is appreciated by those that your time. We never overbook and we allow like a ‘tell it like it is’ approach to their ample time for face-to-face interaction with health care. “It does not offend me at all to your provider.” have a patient change to another provider,“ Smythe said. The golf inspired theme of the clinic and the name “Up 2 Par” became the inspiration of Up 2 Par offers primary care for ages 13 and board certified Dr. Smythe and Ana-Marie up and services such as well women exams, Snyder PA-C who wanted to do medicine sports physicals, skin exams and biopsies, ‘our way.’ In 2006, Up 2 Par Medical Clinic Botox and fillers. We also offer treatment opened its doors and within a few months, of all common illnesses such as diabetes, their calendar was full. Smythe shared, hypertension and high cholesterol. “We “Demand was so great that four years later are always accepting new patients but we we started looking for a new building. We’ve do not treat smokers,” Smythe shared. “I outgrown it and are now exploring opening am allergic to the smell of cigarettes which a second clinic in the Foothills.” gives me migraines. This puts me out of commission to treat my patients.” Another Having a variety of providers is another provider is also allergic. 2775 S. 8th Ave. Yuma thing that makes Up 2 Par different. “Our providers also expanded with our growth. Obesity medicine is of special interest to (928) 341-0700 We have seven providers at present and are Dr. Smythe. “Most people don’t know that planning for three more in the near future.” addiction medicine and obesity medicine MEDICAL CLINIC 164875 164883 Y12 Y13

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Thank you Yuma for Voting us Yuma’s Best Mexican Food Restaurant Also Voted 2nd Place Best Guacamole, Best Salsa and Best Tacos. 3rd Place Menudo Our History In April 1949, Antonio “Tony” and Dolores “Lola” Gutierrez, opened El Charro Cafe, which was originally located on 4th Avenue. It was a small cafe that quickly became a favorite spot for Yuma families. Tony and Lola and their two sons, Raul “Sonny” and Leo, lived in a small home behind the restaurant. In one of the rooms of their house, they began making their famous homemade Sonoran style flour tortillas. Twenty years later, in 1970, the Gutierrez Family built a larger restaurant on 8th Street and 6th Avenue, which is where it is located today. The restaurant served both Mexican and American food, using Lola’s recipes that were loved by many. Her chile rellenos and green chile saddles are still one of our customers’ favorites. In 1975, the restaurant was passed on to the eldest son, Raul “Sonny” Gutierrez. Although Sonny retired in 2015, he continues to be an integral part of the business and day to day operations. The Gutierrez Family is very grateful to have been able to serve the Yuma community now for 70 years. El Charro’s long time customers have many wonderful stories about growing up in early Yuma. Many of the customers share their stories about walking home from Yuma High School and stopping in for a $ .49 burrito and a Coke. These customers now are sharing their traditions of eating at El Charro Antonio “Tony” and with their children and grandchildren. On a busy Friday evening you will find many Yuma locals dining in at El Charro Dolores “Lola” Gutierrez and having fun running into old friends. El Charro Cafe continues to be family owned and is now under the management of the third generation of family members. Two of Sonny’s daughters, Anna Martinez and Pauline Villa, took over the business in 2015, along with their husbands, Ken Martinez and Frank Villa. Both having grown up in the family business, from rolling tacos,waiting tables to dish washing, they are excited to be continuing to serve Yuma families. Although the original recipes of their Grandma Lola are still being served, they have added Happy Hour, new margarita flavors and community takeovers. Both Anna and Pauline worked many years with children in our community and continue to have a personal commitment to the youth in the Yuma area. They host many school and youth takeovers and Raul “Sonny” Gutierrez are involved in Yuma Rotary and other local organizations. They look forward to several special events during this year to celebrate the 70th anniversary of El Charro Cafe. The family is proud to continue the tradition of serving authentic Mexican food along with friendly service and are very honored to be voted Yuma’s Best Mexican Food. The Gutierrez Family would like to thank all of their customers and dedicated employees for an incredible 70 years!

Pauline Villa and Anna Martinez The Gutierrez Family’s The Gutierrez Family’s 601 W 8th Street • (928) 783-9790 El Charro Celebrating 70 Years El Charro Happy Hour 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cafe Serving Yuma Cafe Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-9pm, Closed Monday 165506 165504 Y14 Y15

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FISHER CHEVROLET - BUICK - GMC FISHER CHEVROLET - BUICK - GMC OUR MISSION AT FISHER CHEVROLET, BUICK AND GMC BUILDING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE BY EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS EVERYDAY THROUGH HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE YUMA’S BEST CAR & TRUCK DEALERSHIP “Building customers for life by exceeding expectations everyday through honesty, integrity and exceptional customer service” is our mission statement. Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC strives to meet every customer expectation in all facets of our company. The Fisher family brings family values to the automotive industry where they have been doing business in Yuma for over 35 years. Excellent customer service and integrity is at the heart of the business model by Joe and Annie Fisher, our dealer owners. We take pride that each department manager in our company has worked here for Fisher 15 years plus. They are all local and understand our community well. We are your neighbors. Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC employs approximately 120 people from Yuma and the surrounding counties. Whether dealing with our staff in sales, service, parts, collision center, or our unsung heroes of our offi ce, they know and understand the importance of you, our customer, to our success. Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC is committed to our community. The sales tax collected from purchasing locally at Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC returns 100’s of thousands of dollars back to our city to support our Yuma community. Additionally, the Fisher’s give to local organizations like Amberly’s Place, Hospice of Yuma, and Bridget’s Gift to name a few. Fisher Automotive sponsors events in Yuma and the surrounding communities of San Luis and Somerton, Ariz. We worked with the City of Yuma on projects to inform citizens of new cell phone laws going into effect, the 4th of July fi reworks show at the civic center and the MCAS Air Shows. Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC is recognized as a top performing dealership amongst all General Motors dealerships. Our service department currently holds “service elite” status ranking it in the top 10 percent of all dealerships nationally. Our Collision Center is an I-Car Gold Class facility and our dealership is recognized in the GM Green Dealer program for being an environmentally friendly facility for its use of solar power and energy effi cient equipment and building structures. We are honored that the readers of the Yuma Sun have voted Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC Yuma’s Best New Car and Truck Dealer. Thank you. FISHER CHEVROLET - BUICK - GMC 775 East 32nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85365 • 928-726-5500 • www.FisherChev.com Y16 Y17

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There’s Something Different about River Valley Estates

There are a number of communities offering assisted living in Arizona. But you’ll find there’s something different about River Valley Estates…and it isn’t our well-furnished rooms or our various amenities. It’s simply six words that define our mission and impact how we care for our residents on a day-to-day basis: Caring People, Serving People, Improving Lives.

Serving People When you walk into the facility, you will likely If your loved one needs support to remain independent, River Valley Estates see Administrator Daniel Garcia sitting in the will help them continue to enjoy making positive personal choices. front office. “I want to be available for our residents and family members. You won’t find me or our team hidden in a back office.”

Thank You for Voting Us Yuma’s Best When it comes to the residents, their families and his staff, Daniel’s mantra is “I am here for you. I work for you, not the other way around.” Assisted Living / Retirement Living Facility This is evident in the many feedback sessions he holds about the menu, food quality, activities and more. “An independent group also surveys the residents to let us know where we can improve.”

Caring People Our mission statement guides everything from how we train our team members to how we discover, and meet, your loved one’s unique needs. Stop By Director of Wellness Mary Ingham is a registered nurse and specializes in dementia care. “I am the liaison for And See Why Family and Residents.” She adds, “My focus is to take a We Are Voted #1. positive, pro-active approach to the care of each resident. We design a personalized service plan so they live life at We Would Love the highest level possible.” To Give You Improving Lives A Tour. VP of Operations Sarah Green developed a unique memory care program called Ready Set Go. From the minute a resident wakes up until they go to bed, no resident is alone. “We keep our residents active and socializing to stimulate their mind all day long. Even if a resident wakes up at 3 a.m. ready to start their day, activities are in progress to keep them engaged and active.” From bowling, music, trivia, movie theater, exercise programs and social outings, our residents and team keep very busy. “It’s no wonder we are 100% occupied!”

We are truly honored to be voted Yuma’s Best Assisted Living / Retirement Living Facility / Nursing Home. We would like to thank our residents, their families and our very dedicated team for an amazing year.

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Sunset Community Health Center, Inc. conditions, tracking, and follow-up of patients Sunset says, “We are considered a one-stop believes in providing community-based high referred to specialty or other services. In shop since we offer primary care services one of quality, affordable primary and preventive addition, Sunset offers self-management such as behavioral health, medical, dental, health care services for all regardless of their prevention and education programs that pharmacy, and obstetric/gynecological all ability to pay. build individuals and community capacity under one roof for all ages and stages of life.” Angel R. Terry A. Lewis, Delia Montopoli, Sunset began receiving funding through by increasing health knowledge and In fact, Sunset Community Health Center is Temponi Zabala, MD MD, FACOG CNM, MSN, OGNP-C a Public Health Service grant to the Yuma self-suffi ciency through a range of activities recognized as a Patient Centered Medical County Migrant Health Program in 1972. such as outreach, community education, Home (PCMH), which is a model for providing Services were provided out of a trailer in case management, informal counseling, comprehensive primary care for children, Somerton during those early days. The social support, advocacy, enrollment and youth, and adults. The PCMH model aids Meet our partnerships between individual patients, their organization began operating under the name eligibility assistance. of Valley Health Center in 1976. personal physicians and when appropriate, Sunset operates out of 14 clinic sites the patient’s family. Sunset The center employs approximately 300 throughout Yuma County in the extreme The medical home model care is a way of health care professionals of whom 34 are southwest corner of Arizona. Family health Women’s physicians, dentists, pharmacists, or mid-level saying “the patient is the most important care site locations are strategically located practitioners serving 30,000 users (inclusive person in the health care system.” in designated health professional shortage of 6,000 migrant workers). “You are at the center of your health care. Medical areas and/or medically undeserved areas Obstetrician In response to community needs, clinic staff Through this model, working together with throughout Yuma County to better assist our their health care team, patients are able to Group! expanded rapidly over the years. Sunset patient population. Community Health Center is an important part achieve their best quality of life. of the healthcare safety net and continues to All of Sunset’s services go hand in hand to Yuma North-end expanded clinic is now open! Offi ce Amanda Bujaucius, Elya Showalter, expand sites and services to meet the needs stay healthy. From a routine checkup to a sick The new facility will add services to support CNM, MSN CNM, MSN of the communities we serve. visit, following up with receiving medication primary medical care that includes family and internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral Sunset provides a comprehensive array of from our pharmacy and using our laboratory health, dental, pharmacy, laboratory and primary care services such as family and services are all needed to make sure one is health education services. In addition, we internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral healthy. now have a permanent home for Human health, ADHD intervention, dental, pharmacy, Sunset is easy to access since it has fi ve Resources, billing, collections and Information laboratory and health education services. medical clinics, two dental offi ces, two & Technology staff. The expanded site will The emphasis in the provision of primary medical/dental mobile units, and four help Sunset Community Health Center meet care services is upon prevention, health school-based health centers, which serve the growing demand for health care in the maintenance of patients with chronic Yuma County. Yuma North-end area. 166303 166302

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hen you think of menudo, you may and that is probably the most important factor in Our newest restaurant on 32nd Street, Duron’s immediately think of the boy band that a community. We are reminded every day of how Restaurant Cantina is opening soon with food, Wwas popular in the 80’s or associate blessed we all are to live here.” fun, dancing and entertainment. We will have menudo as what cured your last hangover. It’s an extensive menu to please every member clear that when the Yuma community thinks about This became even more evident when tragedy of your family. We feature steak, American & struck our family in December of 2017. Our menudo, they think about Duron’s Restaurante Mexican seafood and everyday favorites such as beloved son Jason passed away from a brain Cantina and their delicious traditional spicy pasta, soups, sandwiches, tacos and specialty aneurysm at age 33. It rocked our world and has Mexican soup. adult drinks from the bar. “We prepare many been very difficult to go on without him. But this Voted Yuma’s Best Menudo and 2nd place business was his dream. He was a cook who of our dishes using family recipes; smoked for Yuma’s Best Mexican Restaurant this local loved to please people and we carry on with him meats,chorizo and shredded beef are original family owned and operated restaurant started as always in our heart. So many people stepped Sonoran style, featuring several varieties of the dream of Francisco’s mama in 1988 with a up to help and comfort us after he passed that salsas, beans and entrees for breakfast, lunch, mobile catering unit in California. it astounded and humbled us, making us more dinner and bar food.” Our signature Margaritas, determined than ever to continue his dream of Cazuelas and Chavelas are very popular. We just love to feed people. When we first blessing Yuma with quality food. noticed passersby following the We also have a large banquet smell of meat cooking in our room for up to 350 guests and catering truck, we realized that We are honored to be voted Yuma’s we accommodate business it was the fresh, high quality meetings with meeting rooms ingredients, made with love and and projectors. We offer event respect that was the attraction. Best Menudo and for the 2nd place catering, agricultural field catering, online ordering, take- “This is not our first award” finish for Best Mexican Food. out meals, bulk food orders and according to Francisco. “Being hotel room service. We even named the Best Carne Asada Burrito at a Today, many members of Francisco’s extended have a seasonal tamale factory and will ship California Strawberry Festival during our very family work together at our two Yuma restaurants first year in business gave us the courage to – Duron’s El Zarape Grill on 8th Avenue and certain foods nationwide. move to Yuma to start a new restaurant.” Duron’s Restaurante Cantina on 32nd Street. We are honored to be voted Yuma’s Best Our decision to relocate was based on Francisco started our 8th Street restaurant Menudo and for the 2nd place finish for Best being closer to our family. We came to realize with the simple idea of providing the freshest, Mexican Food. We are very grateful for each and that Yuma offered a much safer place to raise highest quality food, generously served at the every employee, vendor, friend and guest who our sons. “This community is full of awesome most affordable price possible. Our food takes contributed to make our businesses successful! residents and travelers from every background a little longer to put on the tables because it is We are honored to have the opportunity to give and origin. We see Yumans step up constantly fresh, made to order and homemade rather than back to this wonderful community with fun, to help each other and even strangers in need, reheated from a can. delicious dining and entertainment. Duron’s El Zarape Grill Duron’s Restaurante Cantina 1905 W. 8th St Yuma, Az 85364 711 E 32nd St Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 782-5528 (928) 271-2618 DuronsRestauranteCantina.com Y24 Y25

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Thank You Yuma for Voting us Yuma’s Best 48 SOLAR PLACES VALUE ON COMMUNITY FOR ITS SUCCESS! Born from a race team marke� ng agency and grown to a solar energy company. to us for renewable energy is the rising cost of electricity associated with having only one u� lity company to buy their power from. Without any compe� tors, If you think the owner of 48 Solar the power company has the consumers at a disadvantage, that’s why you see seems familiar when you see him, so many people going solar today. Our clients tell us they want an op� on they you might be right! It’s no secret that control, not the u� lity company, solar is that op� on! Leonard Manos, owner of 48 Solar, is a familiar face in Yuma, a Nascar fan and Consumers also want reliability in their solar provider. 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Later that year, “I had We have helped hundreds of those people when we can, but unfortunately, several other companies reach out to us asking if we could market their we can’t provide any warranty service because we didn’t set up the system renewable energy programs and services,“ stated Manos. I had been involved and don’t have the warranty contract on them. We will always do our best to with a family-owned solar energy company from 1999-2005 in San Diego, so help them where and how we can. We’ve teamed up local, licensed electricians renewable energy was right up my ally when they asked me about marke� ng it. and roofi ng companies as well as top-rated lenders to provide our clients and In 2016-2017, I worked for an out-of-town company and marketed it’s services community with only the best op� ons and experience possible, not to men� on, here in Yuma, but people would ask me “are you local?” In November of 2017, it allows us to service customers we didn’t install. Free home energy evaluation I decided to launch our Yuma-based solar company knowing we could do things We oversee our projects from incep� on to comple� on and this allows us be� er and more aff ordably than those out-of-town companies. We needed a be� er customer sa� sfac� on. We custom design each and every solar system brand that fi t us and could also go anywhere if we decided to grow bigger. It to meet each client’s specifi c energy needs. Our cer� fi ed installers can install had to have that small, hometown feeling that s� ll told a story about where we Free customized solar design on almost any type of home or roof structure including manufactured homes, started. We had already branded our race team 48 Motorsports on Facebook, commercial buildings, shade structures, car ports, fl at roofs and even pole or Twi� er and online and had more than 1,000 followers at the � me. Why not ground mount systems. We also provide other money-saving home energy No up-front costs, Low income programs, keep it going, it fi t us, and 48 Solar was born. upgrades to complement our solar power systems. Since then, we have installed One thing we’d like every single hundreds of homes with clean, reliable homeowner to know is that you have Purchase, Lease, ez-finance. solar energy power systems here in choices but don’t shop out-of-town for Yuma and we have expanded to other your solar systems. We off er compe� � ve ci� es and states over the last year. Now pricing and, in most cases, we are cheaper (928)235-5200 48SOLAR.COM 48 Solar America is able to provide and from day one because we don’t have travel, install solar in six states and more than hotel or shipping expenses. We can be more two dozen ci� es throughout California, compe� � ve and deliver on the spot service Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and because we are local. We use only state of the art equipment with 10-, 20- Florida but “our company is Yuma-based and 25-year warran� es available. Our contractor install crews live here, our and it will stay that way,” said Manos. warehouse is here and our energy consultants live here. We also off er a price We contribute our success to several factors. First we built our company on match guarantee so that our customers don’t have to feel the need to shop integrity rather than profi ts. If you put integrity fi rst, the profi ts will follow. My elsewhere or out of town. grandfather always said “all you have is your word to go on,” and to this day I live Yes, I’m proud to say our company contributes to local jobs and the local economy. by that standard. Second is the hundreds of Yuma residents that have allowed We can’t thank the community of Yuma enough for their support and for allowing us us to earn their business by just being ourselves and not some big, out-of-town to become their favorite and most trusted solar energy provider in Yuma. company. Yuma gave us our start and we won’t forget that. Our mo� o is simple yet completely diff erent than any other solar companies in Arizona. I won’t go 48 Solar, a hometown company, is backed by big brand warran� es and into published details; that’s how we keep our compe� � ve advantage over all service. We are here to service our community, whether you’re just looking into those other companies. When a client sits down with us, they immediately tell solar energy for the fi rst � me or you have an exis� ng system that needs service, us that we are diff erent from anyone they’ve talked to. We believe that’s what we want to earn your business, answer your ques� ons and be fi rst choice when has go� en us as far as we’ve come. Our goal is to set the bar so high that no one you pick up that phone for service. else can touch it. Third and probably the most common reason why people turn Thank you, Yuma! Y28 Y29

28 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 29 Thank you for voting us THANK YOU for voting us one of Yuma’s Best the Best Advertising or Marketing & Design Services Public Relations Services We are MORE than “just a NEWSPAPER” Yuma Sun’s Creative Services department puts heart and soul Print Publications Magazine Publications in every project • Yuma Sun • Bajo El Sol • Health Connections GREAT DESIGN • Marketplace • My Yuma Home • Southwest Living he Creative Services team at the customers, such as the Yuma County • Desert Flightline • The Outpost • Raising Yuma Families IS OUR PASSION Yuma Sun believes that every Chamber of Commerce Directory, the • Winter Connection Tproject deserves a little extra TLC, Yuma Southwest Contractors Association whether it’s the smallest of ads or the Directory, and The Outpost at Yuma • Sticky Notes • Flyers Community Events Think of us for biggest of special sections. Proving Ground. That extra heart and soul has earned Their work isn’t limited to magazines • Winter Visitor Bash your next project! the team the privilege of being one and newspapers, however. The team also Specialty Publications • Boomers & Beyond Living Expo of Yuma’s Best Marketing and Design designs and builds maps, such as the • Visiting in Yuma Guide Services once again, thanks to the River Map, the Bike Map and an area • Yuma’s Best • Printing & Design Services • Brochures passion and dedication of members map for visitors. • Visitor’s Map • South County Best • Flyers • Publications • Banners Sue Cannon, Cassandra Highers, As the Yuma Sun family grew in 2016 • Mexico Flyer Distribution Jim Foster and Colleen Pedroza. with the addition of a sister paper, the • All Region Sports Banquet • Ad Design • Newsletters Creative Services is the engine that Palo Verde Valley Times, so too did • River Map • Hotel Map turns customers’ visions into reality. A Creative Services’ project list, adding client brings ideas to the table of what special sections like the Quartzsite • Bike Map • Commercial Printing they would like to see, and Creative Nugget. Digital Marketing Services takes those ideas, smoothes out And in between? The team builds • Banner Advertising the edges, and brings them to fruition. advertisements for clients and customers Online Publications The team is part of the backbone of across the Desert Southwest, helping • YumaSun.com • BajoElSol.com • Targeted Display the Yuma Sun, and yet their role is very turn ideas into revenue. • Event Ticketing much behind the scenes. Their efforts are often recognized by • ClassifiedsInYuma.com They design and build some of our their peers in the Arizona Newspapers • LivingInYuma.com • Email Newsletters best projects, including Visiting in Yuma, Association, where the Creative Services Southwest Living, Raising Yuma Families, team frequently wins awards and honors • EventsInYuma.com • Email Services • Contests My Yuma Home, Health Connections, for their hard work. • VisitingInYuma.com • Website Design Bajo el Sol, and Desert Flightline. For our team, Creative Services isn’t a (928) 539-6800 They also build and design a variety department – it’s a mindset, and one they • RentInYuma.com • Search Engine Optimization of commercial print projects for outside happily embrace. • MyYumaHome.com • Social Marketing (928) 539-6800

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30 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 31 Entertainment Casino Local TV Personality Local Television Place to Play Bingo Winner: Quechan Casino Winner: Rob Fram (KYMA) Station Winner: Cocopah Casino Resort 2nd Place: Jenny Day (KYMA) Winner: KYMA 11 (NBC) 2nd Place: Country Roads RV 2nd Place: Cocopah Casino 3rd Place: Madison Kimbro 2nd Place: KECY 9 (FOX) Resort Congratulations 3rd Place: Paradise Casino (KYMA) 3rd Place: Paradise Casino on 21 years of being 3rd Place: KSWT 13 (CBS) Charity Event or Local Band or Movie Theater Place to Play Pool or Voted Yuma’s Best Community Benefit Musician Winner: Harkins Yuma Darts Project Winner: Downtime Palms 14 Winner: Lutes Casino Winner: Amberly’s Place 2nd Place: Wendy McKay 2nd Place: Regency Main Street 2nd Place: Crazy Earl’s Cocktails Goldsboro Bakery - Best Bakery Week in Paradise 3rd Place: Side Hustle Band Cinemas and Pool 2nd Place: Bridget’s Gift Western 3rd Place: YPG Coyote Lanes 3rd Place: Fat Harvey’s Bar Stan’s Grocery - Best Breakfast Burrito Dance BBQ at Cocopah Casino Local Place to Take Movie Theater 3rd Place: Toys for Tots Tourists School Music Group Place to Karaoke Winner: Lutes Casino Winner: Gadsden Winner: Fat Harvey’s Bar Julieanna’s Patio Cafe - Best Romantic Dining Community Event or 2nd Place: Yuma Territorial Prison Elementary School 2nd Place: Crazy Earl’s Cocktail’s Festival State Historic Park Marching Band & Pool Fry’s Food & Drug - Best Grocery Store Winner: Somerton Tamale 3rd Place: Historic Downtown 2nd Place: Cibola High Performing 3rd Place: Yuma Landing Bar & Festival Yuma Choir Grill 2nd Place: Midnight at the Oasis 3rd Place: Gila Ridge Hawkapella Car Show Local Radio Choir 3rd Place: Yuma County Fair Personality Winner: Jennifer Blackwell Local Radio Station & Theresa Straub (Today in Winner: KTTI (95.1 FM) - Yuma Show) (Z93 & Outlaw Country Country) 2nd Place: KLJZ (93.1 FM) -Adult 2nd Place: Jeff Edwards (KTTI - Contemporary Mix 100.9) 3rd Place: Power 98.3 (98.3 FM) - 3rd Place: Russ Clark (KBLU) Hip-Hop Y32 Y33

32 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 33 Gadsden Elementary School District #32 Marching Band Thank You For Voting Us As One Of Yuma’s Best 2nd Place ...... Karaoke 2nd Place ...... To Play Darts 3rd Place ...... Bar or Tavern

The Gadsden Elementary School District #32 Marching Band is the “Pride of San Luis”. The Marching Band is composed of approximately 220 students from grades 4-8, including students who have returned from high school to march with the band. This Marching Band has been highly recognized at international, state, and local levels. Along with being awarded numerous first place trophies. The Gadsden Marching Band performed at the Twenty-Seven Annual New Year’s Parade and Festival in London, England on January Open 6 am - 2 am 1, 2013, and in the 2016 Knights of Kings Parade in Madrid, Spain. The Gadsden Marching Band recently participated in the New Year’s Rome Parade in January 2019 . Thank you for voting us “Best School Band”. 11274 S. Fortuna Rd. Ste C-12 We thank the community for their ongoing support and our parents for their hard work and dedication. (928) 342-2149

The Somerton Tamale Festival would like to thank everyone who made us Yuma’s Best Community Event or Festival The Owners of Melody Cleaners would like to Thank the Yuma Community for Voting them Yuma’s Best for over 14 Years Save the Date: We have a full line of services: Saturday, • Dry cleaning • Laundry Dec. 21, 2019 • Alteration Services • Clean Homes • Drapes • Comforters For information on becoming a sponsor for 2019, please Same day service email: [email protected] Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm www.somertontamalefestival.com Saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Thank you Yuma for Voting for Us AGAIN 2017 - 2018 Best Real Estate Firm -Nabile Paredes, Designated Broker Professional

Accounting Firm Dry Cleaners or Insurance Agency Nail Salon Winner: Misenhimer, Laundromat ServicesWinner: Farmers Insurance Winner: Cali Pro Nails Buying or Selling Property Rentals/Property Management Aivazian & Tennant, P.C. Winner: Melody Cleaners - Francisco Flores Agency 2nd Place: Jen’s Nails YUMA OFFICE FOOTHILLS OFFICE 2nd Place: CPA Financial 2nd Place: Family Dry Cleaners 2nd Place: Farmers Insurance - 3rd Place: Star Nails and Spa 2052 S. 4th Avenue 11274 S. Fortuna Rd. # D6 Advantage PC Inc. Valentin Guzman Agency (928) 539-3000 (928) 259-7205 3rd Place: Shippen, Pope and 3rd Place: 8th Street Coin Laundry 3rd Place: State Farm Insurance - Pet Grooming Associates PC Armijo Insurance Agency Winner: Happy Paws Pet Spa Employment 2nd Place: Waggin’s West Kennels www.TheRealtyAgencyAZ.com Bank or Credit Union Law Firm & Groom 165039 Services Winner: Wells Fargo Bank Winner: Arizona@Work Winner: Deason Garner Law 3rd Place: A Touch of Class Pet 2nd Place: Navy Federal Credit 2nd Place: Goodwill Career Center Firm Grooming Union 2nd Place: Allen, Barnes & Jones, 3rd Place: Hunter Employment nk You for Vot 3rd Place: AEA Federal Credit PLC Photography Tha ing LLC Union 3rd Place: Lerner & Rowe Injury Services Desert Veterinary Clinic Event / Party Attorneys Yuma Winner: Jennifer Blackwell Barber Shop Services Photography Winner: Goodfellas Local Delivery Winner: Jay’s Party Shop 2nd Place: Andrea Hauck Barbershop Service Photography 2nd Place: A&R Jumpers, LLC 2nd Place: The Barber Shop 3rd Place: Doten Photography / 3rd Place: Jeanie’s Party & Winner: Auto Pilot Delivery 3rd Place: New ERA Barberz 2nd Place Yuma Noms Studio 102 Costumes 3rd Place Instacart Grocery Beauty/Cosmetic Hair Salon Delivery Tattoo Shop Services Winner: Davin-Karin Salon Winner: Stranded Ink Winner: Sephora Moving Company 2nd Place: The Knockout Hair Co. Tattoo Studio 2nd Place: Beauty by Chrystal 2nd Place: Kuriel Tattoo Studio 3rd Place: Blush Hair and Beauty Winner: Military Brothers 3rd Place: Blush Hair and Beauty 3rd Place: Main Street Tattoo Bar Moving 995 S 5th Ave Yuma, AZ Bar 2nd Place: U-Haul Co. 3rd Place: Yuma Movers 166688 928.783.5010 continued page 36 Y36 Y37

36 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 37 Travel or Tour Veterinary Clinic Services Winner: Desert Veterinary Thank You Yuma, Winner: Tour West America Clinic Travel Agency 2nd Place: Foothills Animal for Voting Us 2nd Place: Princess Travel Agency Hospital 3rd Place: Marthas Gardens Date 3rd Place: Ironwood Veterinary "YUMA'S BEST" Farm Tour Clinic Insurance Agency Celebrating 11 years of service to our community. Francisco and his staff want to thank you for your continued trust and loyalty. We are humbled to be voted #1 for the second year in a row.

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38 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 39 Thank You For Voting Us One of Yuma’s Best! Thank You for Voting Us Yuma’s Best It takes a local business owner to protect one. As a small business owner in our community, I understand what it takes to protect your small business. Let me help you get insurance for your business Staffi ng Service & 4 Years in A Row! at a great value. Employment Agency Armijo Insurance Agency, Stop in or Martin Armijo, Agent give me a call. 708 E. 32nd St. Yuma 341-1150 720 Main St. San Luis 722-1150 www.armijoins.com 3826 W. 16th St. Yuma, AZ • 928.329.0990 166555

Military Brother’s Moving was founded in 2014, by a couple of brothers that closed out their military careers, and decided to open a moving company. The men were just 2 of 5 brothers who had collectively dedicated over 30 years to various branches of service and happen to be Kofa King Alumni. The brothers THANK YOU YUMA decided to take the military values that were instilled in them, and apply them to the moving industry. Selfl ess service, integrity, hard work, and excellence in all they do, are just a few of the values that helped grow the two man operation into now, one of the top rated moving companies in Southern Arizona. For Voting Us Yuma’s Best #1 Military Brothers Moving works tirelessly to provide each client with a quality service, no matter the size or complexity of their move. Military Brothers Moving spent years dedicated to protecting the country and TATTOO SHOP can be trusted to care for your belongings with the same dedication. The brothers take pride in having the tools and experience needed to get the job done with honesty and integrity delivered with every move. We are proud to fi nally bring these core values and expectations to our home town of Yuma.

The Happy Paws Staff would like to thank everyone who voted us “Yuma’s Best”. We appreciate all of you! Thank you for your business!

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Thank You for Food & Voting Us Yuma’s Best Organic Juice & Th ank you Yuma for Voting Us Smoothie Bar! American Food Breakfast Burrito Best Chili Guacamole Winner: 2 Fifty 1 DowntownRestaurants Winner: Stan’s Grocery Winner: Wendy’s Winner: Chretin’s Yuma’s Best 2018 Travel/Tour The Twisted Kitchen 2nd Place: Jector’s Burritos 2nd Place: Crouse’s Flat Top Grill 2nd Place: El Charro Cafe 2nd Place: Prison Hill Brewing 3rd Place: The Chile Pepper 3rd Place: Wienerschitzel 3rd Place: Takos & Beer Mexican Company Grill 3rd Place: Burgers and Beer Buffet Cup of Coffee Winner: Golden Corral Winner: Starbucks Hot Dog Asian Food 2nd Place: Lin’s Grand Buffet 2nd Place: Northend Coffee House Winner: Dog Haus Winner: Asian Star 3rd Place: The Garden Cafe 3rd Place: Circle K 2nd Place: Wienerschnitzel 166952 2nd Place: Ah So Sushi and Steak 3rd Place: Sam’s Club Restaurant Burger Desserts 3rd Place: Rolls and Bowls Winner: Burgers and Beer Winner: Catherine’s Hot Wings 2nd Place: Lutes Casino Cupcakery Winner: Buffalo Wild Wings Motorcoach Tours & Charters Bakery 3rd Place: In-N-Out Burger 2nd Place: Kneader’s Bakery 2nd Place: The Crossing Grill & Winner: Goldsboro Bakery 3rd Place: Da Boyz Pizza and Pasta Bar 2nd Place: Donut Corral Catering Service 3rd Place: Brewers Restaurant and Sports Bar 3rd Place: Mostly Muffins Winner: Catering by Design Donuts with Chef Alex Trujillo Winner: Donut Corral Barbeque 2nd Place: Olive Garden 2nd Place: Goldsboro Bakery Italian Food Winner: Famous Daves Bar- 3rd Place: Famous Daves Bar-B- 3rd Place: Arizona Donut Winner: Da Boyz Italian B-Que Que Cuisine 2nd Place: Texas Roadhouse Fast Food Restaurant 2nd Place: Olive Garden Golden Acorn Casino $28pp 3rd Place: Crouse’s Flat Top Grill Chicken Fried Steak 3rd Place: Bernardo’s Pizza Viejas Casino with outlets $28pp. Trips to Verde Canyon Winner: Chick-Fil-A Winner: Black Bear Diner 2nd Place: In-N-Out Burger Train & Sedona, Antelope Canyon by Land & Lake, Juice Bar or Tucson & Tombstone, Grand Canyon, live performances, Breakfast 2nd Place: Cracker Barrel 3rd Place: Firehouse Subs 3rd Place: Brownie’s Restaurant Monument Valley, quilting, Puerto Penasco Mexico, Winner: Brownie’s Smoothies NASCAR racing @ ISM, farm tours, Restaurant Fine Dining Winner: Squeezed Organic cruises and land packages. Too many to list, check out 2nd Place: Black Bear Diner Winner: River City Grill Juice & Smoothie Bar our web page for dates & pricing or stop by the offi ce. 3rd Place: Cracker Barrel 2nd Place: DaBoyz Italian Cuisine 2nd Place: Coffee Bean Espresso 333 Main Street Yuma, AZ 85364 3rd Place: The Patio Restaurant at Bar & Cafe www.TourWestAmerica.com • 928-783-8888 the Hills 3rd Place: Honey Leaf Boba Mon. - Fri. 9AM - 4PM continued page 42 Y42 Y43

42 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 43 Margarita New Restaurant Romantic Dining Seafood Taco Take Out Dinner Winner: Chretin’s Winner: JT Bros Sandwich Winner: Julieanna’s Patio Winner: Mariscos Mar Azul Winner: Takos & Beer Winner: Da Boyz Pizza and 2nd Place: Applebee’s Company Cafe 2nd Place: Red Lobster Mexican Grill Pasta Neighborhood Grill 3rd Place: River City Grill We LOVE that 2nd Place: Tomo Sushi 2nd Place: The Patio Restaurant at 2nd Place: El Charro Cafe 2nd Place: The Chile Pepper 3rd Place: 2 Fifty 1 Downtown 3rd Place: Hot Rods & Beer the Hills 3rd Place: The Chile Pepper 3rd Place: Mr. G’s Drive In The Twisted Kitchen 3rd Place: River City Grill Steak Yuma LOVES US! Outdoor Dining Winner: Texas Roadhouse Menudo Taco Stand or Food Winner: The Garden Cafe Salad Bar 2nd Place: Ironwood Steakhouse at You voted us Winner: Duron’s El Zarape 2nd Place: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe Winner: Golden Corral Quechan Casino and Resort Truck Grill 3rd Place: The Patio Restaurant at 2nd Place: Round Table Pizza 3rd Place: River City Grill Winner: Taco Monster ~ Pizza 2nd Place: La Casa Deli the Hills 3rd Place: Ocotillo Buffet at 2nd Place: Zee’s Grill Yuma’s 3rd Place: El Charro Cafe Quechan Casino and Resort Subs/Sandwiches 3rd Place: Taco El Cositas ~ Italian Food Pizza Winner: Firehouse Subs ~ Take out Dinner Mexican Food Winner: Da Boyz Pizza and Salsa 2nd Place: Jersey Mike’s Subs Best Winner: El Charro Cafe Pasta Winner: The Chile Pepper 3rd Place: Subway 2nd Place: Duron’s El Zarape Grill 2nd Place: Ronnie’s Pizza 2nd Place: El Charro Cafe 3rd Place: Mi Rancho Mexican 3rd Place: Village Inn Pizza Parlor 3rd Place: Mama Bella Hot Sauce, Sunday Brunch Food LLC. Winner: The Garden Cafe 2nd Place: Burgers and Beer 3rd Place: Cracker Barrel DA BOYZ PIZZA PASTA 11274 S. Fortuna Rd #C9 We want to thank everyone for It’s been 43 years since 317-1717 voting us one of “Yuma’s Best 2018” I started in 1975. My family and staff would like to Mexican Food Spend $20 (before tax) and get a 284 S. Main St. Thank You all for making us 783-8383 #1 for 21 years in a row! 1/2 ORDER OF Thk yu STAN’S GROCERY BREADSTICKS FREEWith this coupon only. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per order. Limit Yua 2 coupons per party, per table. Restrictions apply, inquire within 3/31/2019. for Voting for Us! DA DOUBLE DEAL

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Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Strong Beginnings, LLC has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays through evidence-based treatment interventions in Yuma County since 2015 with center and home-based services. With the use of evidence-based procedures and treatments based on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), we provide an effective and individualized treatment plan to help children acquire and retain skills essential for independence. At Strong Beginnings we use the least intrusive interventions and strive to provide a positive learning environment. We Currently Accept • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Tricare • United Healthcare Commercial Plans • UHC Community Plan (CRS) • Single Case Agreement • Private Pay 2741 South 8th Ave., Suite C, Yuma, AZ 85364 928-782-1338 www.strongbeginnings-aba.com Thank You Yuma for Voting us Yuma’s Best Walk-in Clinic • Employee Health • Occupational Medicine • Family Practice • Multi Specialty Care

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66 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 67 20 Years and Counting Thank Fashion & Style You! Boutique Jewelry Store Place to shop for Vintage, For Voting Hilton Garden Inn Yuma’s best hotel. Winner! Dandy Home & Winner! Paul Bensel Men’s Fashion Consignment or We truly appreciate the continual community Ranch Jewelers Winner! Dillard’s Thrift Store support in helping us achieve this award! 2nd Place: Rebel and Rove 2nd Place: 24 Karat Jewelers 2nd Place: J.C. Penney Winner! Hospice of Yuma 3rd Place: Vlanco Boutique 3rd Place: Kay Jewelers 3rd Place: Kohl’s Thrift Store 2nd Place: Goodwill of Yuma Home Furnishings Place to Buy Shoes Place to shop for Thrift Store 310 North Madison Avenue Winner! Dillard’s Yuma, Arizona 85364 Store Women’s Fashion 3rd Place: Amberly’s Place Thrift 928-783-1500 264 W. 32nd St. Winner! Dandy Home & 2nd Place: Famous Footwear Winner! Dillard’s Store (Big Curve Near Albertson’s) 3rd Place: Foothills Shoes WWW.YUMAPIVOTPOINT.HGI.COM Ranch 2nd Place: Kohl’s IN APPRECIATION OF THIS GREAT HONOR PLEASE MENTION THIS AD Voted Yuma’s Best 20 years in a row! 2nd Place: Hobby Lobby 3rd Place: Rebel and Rove AND RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR PER PERSON PRICING ON YOUR NEXT 928.344.3344 SOCIAL OR CORPORATE EVENT HELD IN 2019. 3rd Place: Ashley Furniture Home Store THANK YOU YUMA FOR VOTING US Thank You For Thank you Yuma for Voting us #1 HOME INSPECTOR Voting Us One Professional Property Inspections LLC Of Yuma’s Best! is a veteran owned and operated home inspection service operating in Yuma, AZ. Our home inspection report contains high quality photos, upfront summary page, and is a narrative report not a checklist which gives the home buyer much more information than you would get from other companies. You can count on Professional Property Inspections to give you the quality service and dependability you deserve in your home buying process. • Soaps • Scrubs • Lotions • Bath Bombs • Beard Oils s Best Florist • Lip Balms • Oils • Creams • Accessories • Gift Sets Yuma’

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68 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 69 THANK YOU YUMA for Voting Us #1 Specialty Retail/Gift Shop • Home Furnishings Store • Boutique Shopping Bicycle Sales or Mobile Phone/ Repair Wireless Provider Winner! Mr. B’s Bicycles Winner! Verizon 2nd Place: Sonoran Cycles 2nd Place: AT&T Store 3rd Place: Johnny Yuma’s Bicycles 3rd Place: Sprint Store

Farm & Ranch Store Satellite or Cable TV Winner! Cal Ranch Provider 2nd Place: Tractor Supply Store Winner! Spectrum 3rd Place: Yuma Feed & Livestock 2nd Place: PG Communications Supply 3rd Place: American Satellite Systems Florist Winner! The Flower Mine Specialty Retail/Gift 2nd Place: All Seasons Florist Shop We'd like to Thank our Loyal Customers 3rd Place: Fry’s Food Stores Winner! Dandy Home & for Voting us one of Ranch or Gas Station or 2nd Place: Bare Naked Soap Yuma's Best for Satellite Convenience Store Company Cable TV Provider! Winner! Chevron 3rd Place: Yuma Regional Medical 2nd Place: Fry’s Center Gift Shop 3rd Place: Sam’s Club Vape or Smoke At DANDY Home & Ranch, you will find farmhouse-inspired wares with a mixture of new and vintage one-of-a-kind pieces. We carry home decor, furniture, and thoughtfully curated gift items for the special Grocery Store Shops people in your life. Above all, we believe that home is the most important place, and hope to inspire you Winner! Fry’s Food Stores Winner! Neverlow Glass Serving our to create beautiful spaces and traditions in yours. 2nd Place: Sprouts Farmers Market Gallery local community DANDY also seeks to pay homage to our rich and diverse agricultural community. 3rd Place: Albertson’s 2nd Place: Cloud Chasers since 2010. Visit our “Yuma Grown” section for gift items that speak to Yuma’s unique position as “The Winter 3rd Place: MD Cigars Vegetable Capital of the World.” For those who are either transplanting to or from Yuma, we have our unique “Yuma Transplant” line of gift items. Hardware Store We are passionate about Yuma, and feel so honored to be a part of this community. Thank you for being Winner! Lowe’s 5712 E 32nd Street, so supportive of our little shop! We love serving you! 2nd Place: Southwest Lumber Yuma, AZ 85365 3rd Place: Home Depot 165009 (928) 342-7273 164992 Y70 Y71

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72 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 73 Thank you Yuma Thanks for voting us Yuma’s Best Thank You For Voting Us One Of Yuma’s Best! For voting us Gas Station or Convenience Store #1 Oil Change Shop #1 Car Wash Discover why we’re Yuma’s Best at any one of our fine locations: Yuma’s Yuma • Somerton • San Luis • Tacna • Quartzsite Premiere Vapor Stop Smoking Start Vaping & Soft Cloth Locally-owned Lounge 3105 S. 4th Avenue Car Wash and • Vape Pens FREE Car Wash with Oil Change locally-operated 928-580-7380 • MODs Shay Oil Co., Inc. • Over 250+ 900 S. 4th Ave. 790 E 32nd St. since 1961 783-8670 344-5359 chasecloudsyuma 165550 165284 Flavors 165932

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74 • Yuma’s Best 2018 Yuma’s Best 2018 • 75 Th ank you for voting us Ronald M. Harris, ATV / Offroad Sales New Car Dealer MD, MBA, FAAD Vehicles or Service Winner! Fisher Chevrolet Winner! Essary Powersports 2nd Place: Alexander Ford Yuma’s Bes t! 2nd Place: Liberty Motorsports 3rd Place: Alexander Flightline From 3rd Place: RZR Werks Mazda

Sandra Corbin Oil Change Shop Integrated Dermatology of Yuma PA-C Auto Body or Custom Shop Winner! Jiffy Lube 2nd Place: Express Auto / RV Care 2500 S. 8th Ave., Ste. 101. Winner! Jak’d Up Kustoms Center 2nd Place: Smitty’s Body Shop 3rd Place: Alexander Ford (928) 783-0169 3rd Place: Alexander Ford Body Shop RV Dealer Taylor Todd PA-C Winner! RV World Auto Parts Store Recreation Vehicle LET’S GET ARTY YUMA! Winner! O’Reilly Auto Parts 2nd Place: County Club Motors 2nd Place: Auto Zone and RV Painting, Ceramics, Music 3rd Place: NAPA Auto Parts 3rd Place: Yuma Auto & RV Center Metal Working, Wood Working, Yuma for Voting us Canvas Stretching, Framing, Thank You Auto Repair Shop Tire Dealer Drawing, Mixed-Media Sculpture Winner! Accurate Winner! Discount Tire TAKE A CLASS! Yuma’s #1 Used Car Dealer again!!! Automotive Attention 2nd Place: Ed Whitehead’s Tire • Ages 12 and under & Veterans Free! 2nd Place: Garcia’s Automotive and Pros • Become a member and receive 2 free classes a month It has been our pleasure to serve Yuma and Tire Shop 3rd Place: Big O Tires • Sell your works commission free the surrounding area for over 24 Years... 3rd Place: Alexander Ford • Store your art & create your work when we are open. What makes Plaza Auto Center different from other dealerships? Used Car Dealer We are proud to be able to offer arts to our community Our commitment to our community and the diversity of the Car Wash Winner! Plaza Auto Center to help grow Yumas culture and creativity. vehicles we carry. We have something for everyone! Remember at Winner! Soft Cloth Car Inc. Plaza Auto Center you get a whole lot more car for a lot less money. Wash 2nd Place: Michelle’s Autos Come in & see for yourself, or visit us online 2nd Place: Romeo’s Car Wash 3rd Place: Alexander Ford 3rd Place: Magic Mist Car Wash

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Thanks To Everyone For Playing Us And Thinking Highly Of Desert Hills

AdvertisingBusiness or Public Marketing & Design SignsServices & Banners Trophies & Awards Relations Services Services Winner! Sign Pro of Yuma Winner! 24 Karat Jewelers Winner! Yuma Sun Winner! MGM Design 2nd Place: Sign Masters 2nd Place: Sand & Stone Jewelers It’s Our Honor & Privilege To Serve Yuma’s Golfers 2nd Place: KYMA 2nd Place: Yuma Sun Advertising 3rd Place: Blue Streak Signs 3rd Place: Adobe Laser Etching 3rd Place: Del Outdoor & Creative Services Team Advertising 3rd Place: Imaginary Friends Design Studio We Have News For You From local events to regional developments, national Computer Services news and world headlines, we have the news you want in Winner! iNerd Repair LLC. Office Equipment & “Discover The Game & Love print and online anytime, plus a whole lot more... 2nd Place: Best Buy It For Life At Desert Hills!” Supplies 3rd Place: The Mac Labs LLC 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive Winner! Staples 373-5220 2nd Place: Yuma Office Equipment cityofyumagolf.com Business Lunch 3rd Place: Hoppstetter’s Office 165328 Winner! 2 Fifty 1 Products The Downtown Twisted Kitchen Printing & Copies 2nd Place: Burgers and Beer Winner! Staples Thank you Yuma for making us Yuma’s Best! 3rd Place: The Garden Cafe 2nd Place: FedEx Office Print and Ship Center Your SUBSCRIPTION gives you:

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Dance Studio Place to go Fishing Winner! Glam Dance Recreation Studio Winner! Mittry Lake 2nd Place: Dancemaker’s of Yuma 2nd Place: Martinez Lake/Fisher’s 3rd Place: Dancer’s Workshop Landing 3rd Place: Colorado River Golf Course Winner! Desert Hills Golf Place to have a Picnic Course Winner! West Wetlands Park 2nd Place: Mesa Del Sol Golf 2nd Place: Gateway Park Course 3rd Place: Smucker Park 3rd Place: Yuma Golf and Country Club Place to Hike, Bike, Walk or Jog Park Winner! Telegraph Pass Winner! West Wetlands Park 2nd Place: West Wetlands Park to 2nd Place: Smucker Park East Wetlands Park Trail 3rd Place: Gateway Beach Park 3rd Place: Smucker Park Track Y82 Y87 82 • Yuma’s Best 2018Spirits & Yuma’s Best 2018 • 83

Bar or Tavern Liquor Store Happy Hour Sports Bar Winner! Prison Hill Brewing Winner! Nightlife Sunshine Market & Winner! Prison Hill Brewing Winner! Buffalo Wild Wings Company Liquor Company 2nd Place: Wheezy’s Grill and 2nd Place: The Pint House Bar and 2nd Place: Yuma Beverage House 2nd Place: DaBoyz Pizza and Pasta Sportsbar Grill 3rd Place: 4th Avenue Liquor 3rd Place: The Pint House Bar and 3rd Place: Brewers Restaurant & 3rd Place: Crazy Earl’s Cocktails Grill Sports Bar and Pool Martini Winner! Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 2nd Place: Julieanna’s Patio Cafe 3rd Place: River City Grill Thank You for Voting us Yuma’s Best Liquor Store.

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