Comings and Goings
Those hankering for a Quizno's sandwich have a bit of drive to get one around Yuma.
Comings and Goings has confirmed that the restaurants at the Big Curve Shopping Center and Yuma Palms Regional Center were closed within the past week. No further details were available.
They join the shuttered Quizno's at 712 S. 4th Ave. that has been closed for some time.
Also, the Quizno's located inside the Chevron Convenience Store at 10747 Fortuna Road was closed as of Monday, according to John Bornt, general manager for Shay Oil.
The Quizno's at the Coyote Wash Shopping Center was closed and has been sold to a new owner out of El Centro, said Leonard Sanchez, property manager for center. He said the new owner plans to reopen the restaurant in early spring.
Still open and doing fine is the Quizno's at the Dateland Travel Center. That restaurant franchise is owned by Roland and Charna Walker, who also own the travel center.
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Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp. has relocated to its new offices at 899 Plaza Circle, Suite 2, off Redondo Center Drive in the University of Phoenix building. The entrance is at the southeast corner of the building.
The telephone number remains 782-7774 and the fax 782-7775.
Julie Engel, president and CEO, expressed thanks to Steve Shadle of Shadle and Walsma for the building and tenant improvements made for GYEDC; Bill DeNise of DeNise Builders for the construction work on the new offices; Linda Jordan and Horizon Moving for help moving the agency; and Ricky Rinehart and Mario Jordan of Time Warner for their donation of a state-of-the-art media center in the board room.
An open house will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19.
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For those who missed the article in the Yuma Sun last week, Fisher Chevrolet has purchased Karl Moedl's auto dealership at 1125 E. 32nd St.
That dealership has been renamed Fisher Hyundai and is dedicated to the Hyundai brand and used car sales. Moedl's inventory of Buicks and GMC trucks was moved to the Fisher Chevrolet dealership.
The sale included Moedl's used car lot in the Foothills. Plans are to reopen the currently closed lot in the near future.
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Aphrodite, a women's lingerie and accessories shop at 2500 S. 4th Ave., will be closing its doors by the end of the month, reported owner Cynthia Miranda.
Because of other commitments, she said, she's closing the shop but will continue to offer private parties. To book a party, she can be reached at 210-7083.
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Permits have been issued for tenant improvements to a shop space at Yuma Mesa Shopping Center for a Subway restaurant, reported Alan Kircher, city of Yuma deputy building official.
In other building activity around the city, he also reported:
• A permit has been issued for exterior repairs to the Yuma County Health Department building.
• Plans have been submitted for some minor interior changes at Sunset Community Health Center.
• Plans are in review for tenant improvements for a new office at Castle Dome Retail Shops building located just south of Kohl's. The tenant for the 3,600-square-foot office will be Amedisys. According to a Web site for the business, Amedisys is a home health care provider.
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Attorney R. Erin Farrar, who previously was associated with the Torok Law Office, PLC, has joined the law firm of Garcia, Hengl, Kinsey and Villareal, PLC, as a partner.
Her primary focus will be family law, including dissolutions, paternity matters, child support modifications, severance proceedings and grandparents' rights. Farrar also will continue to represent clients in criminal defense.
The law firm is located at Western Financial Plaza, 1790 S. 3rd Ave., Suite 2, and can be reached at 276-4349.
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There's a sign on the round bank - well, technically the former bank - building at the corner of 4th Avenue and 16th Street saying that Arizona Gold and Silver is coming soon. For more information, call 343-9107.
The building had been purchased by the city of Yuma for future improvements to the busy intersection there. Until then, the building will be leased out at fair market value, said Greg Hyland, city spokesman.
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Fry’s Food Stores is accepting donations for the American Red Cross’ Haitian Relief and Development Fund at its 120 stores throughout Arizona. Simply drop off your donation in one of the coin boxes located at the cash registers.
Donations are being accepted through Jan. 30.
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Payson Drive Laundromat is now open for business at 10443 S. Frontage Road across from Big O Tires in the Foothills. It's open daily and includes extra-large, heavy duty washers and dryers.
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Breakfast is now being served at Brown Bag Burger of Yuma, 5800 E. 32nd St. The restaurant opens at 7:30 a.m. daily with seven choices on the breakfast menu.
Report Comings and Goings to jlobeck@yumasun.com or 539-6853.
