Comings and Goings: EZ Tyme moves into new gym with all new equipment

EZ Tyme & Exercise has moved to its "new, bigger and better" location in the Tamarack Center, 7875 E. 24th St., Suites 2 and 3, after a quarter-million-dollar investment in improvements and new equipment, reported owner John Horvath.

The gym will have a grand opening and open house from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday. The first 200 to sign up for memberships will get a special price of $25 a month for life. The first 20 will receive T-shirts. Everyone is invited to come by to see the new gym and try out the equipment at no charge.

EZ Tyme offers workout equipment, cardio cinema, cardio boxing, personal training and aerobic, self defense and cross training.

Regular gym hours will be 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. The gym has the same phone number of 342-6366. Contracts aren't required.

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Mohave State Bank is about ready to move into its new home at 1800 S. 4th Ave. The bank will be moving over the coming weekend and will be ready for business Monday, June 22, at the new relocation. It will have the same phone number of 344-8822.

A grand opening is planned for September.

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Sacha Landreneau, a licensed acupuncturist since 2001, is bringing a new concept in acupuncture to Yuma with the establishment of her business, Yuma Community Acupuncture.

The clinic will offer affordable acupuncture in a group setting with no need to disrobe. Patients relax in reclining chairs, and distal points - primarily elbow to hand, knee to foot, and head - are used for treatment. By treating multiple patients at a time, the cost of the practitioner’s time can be shared, making acupuncture more affordable, while the relaxing group environment allows for shared healing to occur, said Landreneau.

Acupuncture treatments can alleviate pain, balance the digestive, immune, respiratory, reproductive and nervous systems, and activate the body’s innate healing mechanism, she said. "Chinese medicine is also preventative medicine."

The grand opening for Yuma Community Acupuncture, 550 E. 32nd St., Suite 5 in Cooke Plaza, will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday with free treatments and snacks.

At least initially, the clinic will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 to 7 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Walk-ins are welcome or call 344-2223 to schedule an appointment. Sliding fee scale is offered.

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WOW Electronic has broken ground on its new design center and warehouse at 1881 S. 4th Ave. The work that can be seen from 4th Avenue in front of the existing building is for the design center. A  warehouse and offices are being added in the back.

The work is expected to be completed in December. In the meantime, the business is operating at a temporary location at 1965 S. 4th Ave.

The design center will focus on integrating the latest technology in homes and businesses.

By the way, WOW Electronics is featured in the spring issue of HB Living, a publication that focuses on a high definition lifestyle and electronics. The article relates how WOW Electronics outfitted the new Burgers and Beer sports bar with state-of-the-art broadcast and sound technology.

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Permits have been issued for "Albert's House," to replace the home owned by Albert Ramirez at 86 E. 19th St., reported Alan Kircher, city of Yuma assistant building official. Known as the rock house for its river rock exterior, the home was condemned by the city after it was deemed to be unsafe to occupy.

Volunteers, with donations from the community, are helping contractor Rick Loebig build a new home for the elderly veteran. The foundation has been poured and Loebig expects to do the framing this week.

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In other city building activity, Kircher reported:

• A total of 15 building permits for new single-family homes were issued in May. That compares with 17 issued in May 2008. Year to date, a total of 104 permits have been issued in the city for single-family homes.

• Plans have been submitted for an addition to Misenhimer Aivazian and Tennant P.C. accounting firm at 3150 S. Catalina Drive. Plans are to add 3,778 square feet on the south side of the existing office.

• Chet Lane has submitted plans for tenant improvements for 261 S. Main St. (the former location of Kirstin's) to develop interior shops.

• A temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued for the 5,500-square-foot addition to Sarah Farms dairy processing plant at 2751 E. Palo Verde St.

• Plans are in review for a 2,000-square-foot building for Del Sol Therapy in Tuscany Plaza, Lot 7.

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A sign in the window of the former Fashion Bug, 2850 S. Pacific Ave. next to the Wal-Mart Supercenter, announces hiring is now taking place for a new Melrose Store going in there. For more information, call 1-210-662-7140, Ext. 1300, or visit www.melrosestore.com.

Melrose is a discount clothing company.

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Extreme Hair Salon, 1416 S. 5th Ave., has expanded its services now offers reflexology and Shiatsu massages and facials in addition to hair services, announced owner Tomi Moreno. Coming soon will be a new line of Japanese hair and skin products. For more information, call 782-3505.

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Asian Bowl 95 Cafe in Wellton is closed for the summer, said co-owner Alex Aw. He said he and partner Kenny Chuah are looking to reopen the restaurant in October.

For now they're focusing on their Yuma restaurants: Highway 95 Cafe and Palagor Asian Fusion Cuisine.

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For June, the Village Art Gallery, 3300 S. 8th Ave., Suite G2, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

The gallery will then be closed for July and August, with plans to reopen Sept. 1 with lots of new art for sale. The gallery is a nonprofit run by membership associated with Desert Artists.

For more information, call the gallery at 341-0039 or Norma Tuttle at 342-3953. Information is also available online at http://artbydeb.net.

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Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with Philips Lifeline and now is the sole provider in Yuma County for the medical alert system that provides seniors with another link to assistance with the press of a button in case of an emergency, announced owner Dave Kirchner.

Home Instead, which recently moved to 2475 S. Avenue A, Suite C, can be reached at 317-3037. Home Instead provides nonmedical companionship care for seniors.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Yuma has earned the No. 1 spot out of more than 240 Homewood Suites hotels for overall combined service and accommodations, reported Lorraine R. Cruz, director of sales.

The hotel, located at 1955 E. 16th St., opened its doors to guests in mid-February. The four-story hotel has 108 rooms, all of them studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and other conveniences for either leisure vacation travelers or guests who need an extended stay.

The hotel can be reached at 782-4100.

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Sunridge Hotel Group of Mesa, which owns and operates 11 Marriott hotels, including the three in Yuma, was recently honored by Marriott International Inc. at a national conference.

Sunridge received numerous awards including multiple management company of the year awards, multiple best new opening awards, and awards for highest guest satisfaction scores. This is the second year the company has received Marriott’s Partnership Circle Award.

The three Yuma Marriott properties include Fairfield Inn, Springfield Suites and Town Place Suites.

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