Yuma funeral home changes name
Kammann Mortuary, 795 W. 28th St., has a new name to reflect its new focus on family services, especially to the Hispanic community, said manager Albert Lee Jr. As of Nov. 1, the longtime funeral home is now Funeraria del Angel.
"It's the same ownership and the same people," said Lee, who has been with the funeral home for 30 years. The current owner is Service Corp. International.
The changes include offering 24-hour visits, home visits and a hospitality room in hopes of providing a more comfortable experience for grieving families, one that's more in keeping with Hispanic traditions, Lee said.
For more information, call 344-0000.
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Flagstar Bank Home Lending, which offers mortgages and refinancing, has opened its second office with Alan Duron as the manager.
"The economic crisis here has made us work harder," according to Antonio Ortega, local administrator for both offices in Yuma.
The new office is at 360 W. 20th St. and can be reached at 783-3999. The original office is at 565 S. 4th Ave. and can be reached at 783-5343. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
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The November issue of Yuma Business Direct is now available online at businessinYuma.com.
The cover feature is a profile of Steele Edwards Jr., the general manager for the Hilton Garden Inn and Pivot Point Conference Center, anchor projects for the city's riverfront redevelopment efforts. The conference center opened last week to the first event booked there, the Arizona Planners Association conference. The hotel is slated to open in March.
By the way, for information about booking the conference center, call the Pivot Point sales and marketing office at 782-0828.
The YBD issue also features The Sun as the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month. The newspaper was honored for keeping the community informed on important issues and events, providing a forum for public dialogue and sponsoring a host of its own events.
And Betty Winton, owner of Ms. Betty's Boutique in downtown Yuma in the 224 Shops, answers 20 questions in the ongoing series.
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Here's some updates on business activity at Mission Valley Plaza, located at the northeast corner of Avenue C and 24th Street:
• Katherine Martin has moved her Allstate Insurance agency there to Suite 211 on the second floor. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. It can be reached at 782-218.
• Brian Butcher, a financial adviser for Edward Jones Investments, has relocated his office to Suite 212 on the second floor. He has a new phone number of 782-3018. He's open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, other times by appointment.
• "Things are moving along," said Jody Ward of the tenant improvements for her project being done by contractor Fowler Malone. She's opening a cafe and bakery, Homemade by Jody, on the ground floor. Ward is hopeful she'll be open before Thanksgiving.
• Construction is progressing on Hooligan's Comedy Club and Restaurant on a free-standing pad in front of the main building. "It's looking like a building now," said co-owner Diana Hasting. She said she's hoping for a March opening.
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Coldwell Banker Crimson Sky Realty is now the designated broker for three Kammann Development projects: Sierra Montana, La Quinta Villas and Livingston Ranch. For more information, call Broker Katie Calvet at 246-9165 or Sandy Baas, project manager at 941-2388.
Buyers who want to check out the subdivisions on the Internet first can preview them at www.CrimsonSky Realty.com.
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Glynn and Laureen Pettway are the managers for the newly opened Central Welders Supply Inc., 4251 E. 30th Place in the Curtis Industrial Park. The store sells welding supplies, equipment and gases and can be reached at 317-0575.
Glynn's name got left out of a mention last week about the new business. My apologies.
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Mustard's Italian Food, 204 S. Madison Ave., is now offering an express lunch - that means buffet - for the convenience of local business people and winter visitors, announced owner Scott Mustard. The lunch menu also is available for those who want a sandwich. Lunch time is now 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.
The restaurant also is open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays - bring your own wine to enjoy with the meal.
For more information or catering, call 345-9013.
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The Assistance League of Yuma will be opening its Christmas Room Thursday at the thrift store, 1054 S. 4th Ave. Looking for "gently loved" holiday decorations? Come by and check out the store. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays (with some time off for Thanksgiving Nov. 26-Dec. 2). For more information, call 782-9314.
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Independent consultants offering a variety of products are hosting a Holiday Gala from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Yuma Civic Center. Come by to do some personal shopping or get in some Christmas shopping.
There will be representatives from Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Uppercase Living, Silpada Jewelry, Gold Canyon Candles and Slumber Parties as well as some arts and crafts with quilts, themed baskets by Great Big Basket Case and a variety of other gift items.
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The Crossing Grill and Bar, 2690 S. 4th Ave., has a new happy hour from 4 p.m. to closing Saturdays through Thursdays and from 3 p.m. to closing Fridays. Come by for happy time and select from the drink specials.
On the dining side of the house, some new menu items have been added, such as the Kentucky bourbon flat iron steak.
For more information, catering, call 726-5551.
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Charlie Burgess, hearing instrument specialist and owner of Burgess Hearing Aids, is expanding into the health and fitness industry. He recently joined Zxoom International as an independent distributor for the Liv Fit/Liv Sxinney products, which Burgess said will detoxify the body and aid in weight loss, better overall health and increased energy.
To introduce the products, he is sponsoring a health and wellness symposium from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hampton Inn, 1600 E. 16th St., featuring Zxoom representatives and other guest speakers. Advanced registration is required by calling Burgess Hearing Aids at 314-4644.
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