Snap Fitness to open second gym in the Foothills

  Getting fit has become a snap - or at least more convenient - with the opening last fall of Snap Fitness at Las Palmillas.

  Now the same convenience is coming to the Foothills.

  Franchise owner Josh Schaubach is in the process of opening a second fitness center in the Pioneer Shopping Center (next to Da Boyz). He's hoping to open the doors between mid-July and early August.

  In the meantime, he's working on introducing virtual reality workout equipment to his existing gym, hopefully by the end of the month.

  Stop by and see what other ideas he's come up with.

  Snap Fitness is a nationwide chain billed as offering "time-saving convenience, money-saving value and fat-burning workouts."

  The gym has a key card system so members have access 24 hours a day, seven days a week to work out when it's convenient for them.

  It has workout machines, cardio-vascular equipment, free weights and circuit routines.

  For more information, call the gym at 782-3939.

  Schaubach also is looking for a third location, preferably on the west side of town.

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  Plans have been submitted for Hooligan's Comedy Club in Mission Valley Plaza, Lot No. 11, at the corner of Avenue C and 24th Street, reported Alan Kircher, city of Yuma assistant building official. The club will be 3,428 square feet.

  In other building activity, Kircher reported:

  - Plans have been submitted by Sun Western Flyers for three new aircraft hangars totaling 33,720 square feet. Merrill Walker is the contractor.

  - A lot split has been recorded for El Paso Barbecue at the southwest corner of Pacific Avenue and 16th Street, but no building plans have been submitted yet.

  - Plans have been approved for the Value Place Hotel northeast of Bobby's Territorial Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Shop. The four-story hotel will have 120 rooms.

  - Plans have been received for a new dental office for Dr. Stephen Garner, who currently is sharing space with Dr. Jeff Cook at 7945 E. 24th St. (his phone number is 317-1900). Garner's new 3,000-square-foot office will have the same address, Suite B.

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  It's last call for The Garden Cafe for the season with today's Sunday brunch, a truly yummy treat. Brunch is served from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For reservations, call 783-1491.

  While you're there, check out the sale in the gift shop - everything is marked down 50 percent expect for the coffee and tea.

  Oct. 7 is the projected fall reopening date of the locally owned and operated outdoor restaurant, 248 S. Madison Ave.

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  Goldsboro Bakery has the real estate for its new home. The bakery is being displaced from its longtime location at 2360 S. Avenue A  because the city purchased the property for its Avenue A road improvement project.

  Bakery owner Jan Goldsboro said she has purchased a vacant lot across the street and she is working on plans for a building.

  She has no timetable for the move, adding that the city is working with her to make sure she has a place to go before bringing in the bulldozer.

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  The Organic Patch is no more.

  For its next life, the restaurant at 204 S. Madison Ave. is being metamorphosed into a nice little Italian place by Scott Mustard. He's hoping to open by June 1 for lunch, progressing to dinner by the fall.

  He has quite a background in cooking, going back to when he was a little boy, learning the art from his Italian mother and Scotch-Irish father. He managed the Westward Look Resort in Tucson, then was with the Gavi Italian Restaurant for several years. After a stint as a caterer, a friend encouraged him to come to Yuma, where he taught Italian foods for Tina's Cocina. He also bartends at the Hunter.

  His newest project is Mustard's Dining and Catering. Everything will be made "from scratch," he said, adding that he "cooks from the heart." He can be reached at 345-9013.

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  Here's a little clarification on the bankruptcy filing by Pappas Telecasting Companies, which owns KSWT Channel 13 in Yuma and 29 other television stations.

  The filing for Chapter 11 protection is for a group of affiliate stations that does not include KSWT, said Andrew Wyatt, general manager. "KSWT isn't one of them."

  He said there will be no impact on the station's employees, vendors, advertisers or viewers. KSWT also carries the CW Network.

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  After more than 15 years in the real estate business, LaDonna Rather decided it was time to open her own office. Her agency, Rather Realty and Associates, 12619 South Frontage Road, specializes in Foothills-area residential resales and land, ranchettes and horse property.

  That's a reflection of her own interest in horseback riding, said LaDonna, who competes in team penning.

  Give her a call at 342-6340 or her cell at 246-0864.

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  Watch for the opening of Tuesday Morning on May 29 at the Big Curve Shopping Center, said property manager Irene Crites. The 10,888-square-foot store will be going into the space next Michael's. The store is now hiring.

  The retailer sells name-brand closeouts of such items as bedding, cookware, housewares, home decor, toys, pet supplies, gourmet foods, clothing and lawn and garden accents.

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  Gary and Cherie Boyle, franchise owners of Econo Lube N Tune, 1954 4th Ave., will be going from business owners to landlords.

   In 2002, they acquired the franchise for Econo Lube and over the past six years have built it up. With their franchise term up, they opted not to renew it and instead will be leasing the property, which they own, back to the parent company effective Monday morning. The company has signed two five-year options, Gary said.

  He wasn't sure what name will be used for the business, but it may be co-branded Meineke Car Care/Econo Lube. The business will continue to offer oil changes and other car services and minor maintenance repairs. The phone number will remain 782-0515.

  As for Gary, he may return to his former career as a mining engineer - he previously managed Picacho Mine - and get caught up on home projects.

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  VIP Firearms Training LLC is ow offering firearms safety training. This includes National Rifle Association and Arizona Department of Public Safety approved courses for concealed carry weapon permits, armed and unarmed security guards, NRA basic pistol and NRA personal protection in the home. Private training is available.

  Founder of the company is Victor M. Valentin. He and fellow instructor Alexis Arzuaga both served four years as military police officers in the Marine Corps, were Border Patrol agents and have vocational degrees in private investigation from Penn Foster. In addition, Valentin has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Phoenix, and Arzuaga has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts (criminal justice and sociology) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

  Classes are held at the Best Western InnSuites Hotel at 1450 S. Castle Dome Ave. For more information, call 627-0231, e-mail training@vipfirearmstraining.com or visit vipfirearmstraining.com.

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  At the 2008 Annual Building Service Contractors Association international convention, Ameri-Kleen received two awards in the midsize company category. For the third consecutive year, it received the Best Company Uniform award. Also, for the first time, Ameri-Kleen was recognized for Best Employee Newsletter.

  Since 1968, Ameri-Kleen has provided facility maintenance service to companies throughout California and Arizona. The America-Kleen/Sanitation Specialists office in Yuma is at 670 E. 32nd St., Suite 4, and has 120 employees.

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