National Bank of Arizona moves into new regional office

Over the past several months, many of us have watched National Bank of Arizona's new regional office rise from the ground and take shape at the northeast corner of 16th Street and Arizona Avenue.
 
The bank has now relocated its 4th Avenue branch to the new buiding at 538 E. 16th St., where it will be open for business Monday morning. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 6 p.m. on Fridays. The branch will have a new phone number of 373-6900.
 
Also now located in the new buillding are the executive banking office and Zion Direct, the bank's investment arm. Zion Direct can also be reached at 373-6900, while executive banking can now be reached at 373-6942.
 
Unfortunately, the new numbers didn't make the brand new Dex phone book, observed Diane Hansberger, regional vice president of the bank. But the old phone numbers will forward for awhile.
 
With Friday's move by the branch, the 1800 S. 4th Ave. location has been closed.
 
Because final completion of the new building has been delayed by back-ordered materials, the bank's commercial lenders, home mortgage group and administrative offices will remain at their current locations until mid-April, Hansberger said.
 
For more information about National Bank of Arizona, visit www.nbarizona.com.
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A certificate of occupancy has been issued for the new service and parts department for Bill Alexander's Flightline Cadillac Mazda at 1350 E. 32nd St., reported Alan Kircher, city of Yuma assistant building official.
 
To celebrate, the dealership is rolling out the red carpet Monday to introduce it to new and regular customers. For more information, call 314-3400.
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In other city of Yuma building activity, Kircher reported:
 
• Permits have been issued for tenant improvements for ARISE (Arizona Resources for Independence and Self Empowerment), which is making plans to move into a 6,000-square-foot space at 1030 W. 24th St. where Women's Health Specialists previously was located.
 
• Plans have been submitted for tenant improvements to a 4,000-square-foot space on the third floor of ProMed for Sonora Quest Laboratories.
 
• The city has submitted plans for three new buildings at Avenue 4E and 36th Street to house the police evidence and impound storage. The fire department also will be locating a training facility at the site.
 
• Plans have been submitted for revamping the car wash at Barney's at 24th Street and Avenue B. The project will include enlarging the car wash and automating it.
 
• Renovation and remodeling work is under way at the Avenue B Wal-Mart.
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Country Club Honda, 1000 E. 32nd St., is offering its own stimulus package, said Wes McDowell, sales manager. The auto dealer will cut a $1,000 check to anyone who buys a used vehicle there at wholesale book March 26-29.
 
"We want to do our part to stimulate the economy," said McDowell. "We don't want them to use it for a down payment. We want them to spend it, go on vacation, use it for themselves."
 
The sales lot will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 344-1000.
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This month, Polar Cooling is celebrating 27 years of helping keep Yuma cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
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John Horvath, a personal fitness trainer with 13 years experience, is the new owner of EZ Tyme and Exercise, located in the Pioneer Shopping Center next to Lotus Day Spa. The gym offers fitness equipment, virtual trainer classes and personal training. People can either pay as they go or pay monthly memberships - only $25 per month for life for the first 200 to sign up.
 
The gym is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 6:30 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 342-6366.
 
If Horvath's name sounds familiar, he also owns The Pitt, a private trainer business.
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There's a closed sign on the Barney's station at 2315 E. 16th St., but Comings and Goings was unable last week to confirm any details.
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The Natural Foot, 182 E. 16th St., is going out of business, announced owners Rob and Kathy Conklin. April 3 will be the last day.
 
In the meantime, customers are encouraged to come by and stock up on things they need and take advantage of the big sale - many things are 50 percent off.
 
"We would like to thank all of our loyal customers," said the Conklins, who purchased the business last year.
 
The Natural Foot offers shoes, orthotic arch supports, custom orthotics and cushions to relieve foot, leg and back pain. It can be reached at 783-1051.
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Beginning today, Kneaders Bakery and Cafe at the Yuma Palms Regional Center will be open on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for breakfast, brunch and lunch "in response to many, many requests," announced Todd Runyan of the business his family owns.
 
The Kneaders in the Tuscany Plaza on Avenue B will remain closed on Sundays.
 
Both restaurants will remain open Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-through open until 10 p.m.
 
"And yes, I still enjoy making the sweet breads - this month lemon-blueberry and chocolate," said Runyan, who, when he isn't baking, is an orthopedic surgeon.
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Due to the growth of his business, Bill Murray, an agent with Farmers Insurance, has moved from Farmers' district office to his new office at 250 W. 24th St., Suite C. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and evenings by appointment. He can be reached at 783-6009.
 
Murray is still offering auto, home, life, business and workers comp insurance. He also will be offering financial products like IRAs, mutual funds, 529 plans and variable products.
 
In addition, Murray announced that long-time Yuma resident and seasoned Farmers Insurance customer service manager Norma Mooney will be working from his office.
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Rural/Metro’s new Foothills station is completed and up and running at 10820 S. Hensley Drive., reported Gary August, division general manager for Rural/Metro Ambulance and Rural/Metro Fire Department in Yuma.
 
Fire Station 2 will house a three-man staffed fire engine and an advanced life support ambulance. All personnel assigned to the station are cross-trained as firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, August said.
 
Due to continued heavy construction and the lack of parking in the area, an opening ceremony will be delayed until April 18. For now, visitors are asked to park in back of the station.
 
August also announced Rural/Metro will be holding a CPR class during the grand opening. Stay tuned for more details.
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Qwest Solutions Center is observing its one-year anniversary at 1401 S. Yuma Palms Parkway, Suite 3, at Yuma Palms Regional Center, announced store manager Laura Duran.
 
She also wanted to let people know that Qwest has entered into a business partnership with Verizon to resell Verizon Wireless mobile service. As a result, customers will be able to buy Verizon mobile service through Qwest, buy the services as a bundle and eventually be charged for all Qwest and Verizon services on a single bill. Qwest will shut down its Qwest Wireless service effective Oct. 31.
 
For more information about Qwest phone, TV and Internet services, the store can be reached at 782-3063.
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Joyce Lobeck can be reached at jlobeck@yumasun.com or 539-6853.