Sun Graphics now offering mobile paper shredding service

Sun Graphics is branching out. The company has purchased a truck specially equipped with a heavy-duty paper shredder and is now offering mobile shredding services under the name Desert Document Shredders. The truck will go to the customer and provide instant shredding on the spot. It will shred 5,000 pounds of paper an hour, with the shredded material taken to Yuma Recycling Center.

It's the "baby" of Shelby Sparlin, son of Sun Graphics owners Glen and Debbie Sparlin. He can be reached at 920-4884 for service weekly, biweekly, monthly or as needed from large to small jobs.

The younger Sparlin, who previously worked for Yuma County Adult Probation, has joined his parents' business as the general manager and to operate the shredding service.

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Yuma Community Bank is on the grow in response to the community's growth. The bank, established seven years ago in December, is in the process of opening a second branch.

The new branch will be located in the Foothills in the building formerly occupied by National Bank of Arizona at 11242 S. Foothills Blvd., said Kathy Brandon, president of the bank. The building is being gutted and completely renovated for "a nice, fresh new look," she said. The hope is to have the building finished by the end of the year.

The branch manager will be Damian Liska, an original employee of Yuma Community Bank and Brandon's former assistant. The location was selected to serve the high-growth area on the east side of Yuma, the Foothills and eastern Yuma County.

National Bank vacated the location when it relocated to its new building at 11031 E. 40th St.

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All that construction activity at the northeast corner of 4th Avenue and 12th Street is for a new AM/PM convenience store, replacing the old one that was demolished as part of the project.

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Carlos Figari, owner and designated broker of Figari Real Estate and Avanti Mortgage, is moving his businesses to 394 S. Main St. in the historic Lee Hotel. He will make the move Dec. 7 and be open for business in the new location Dec. 10. The phone number will remain 373-0952.

The businesses had been located in one of the shopkeepers on Madison Avenue. The move lets him stay in the downtown area but gain more space for his expanding businesses.

In addition to the move, Figari has acquired several initials after his name. He has been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation from the Council of Residential Specialists by the National Association of Realtors (NAR); the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) Designation by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council of the NAR; Graduate Realty Institute Designation (GRI) by the NAR; and E-Pro certification that allows him to better serve clients using the latest technology.

Figari began his real estate career 31 years ago and is looking forward to the second half.

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Country Junction USA, 10891 Avenue 36E in Wellton, is again offering old-fashioned family fun for all ages, such as horseback riding, hayrides and chuckwagon dinners around the campfire.

Reservation are required; large groups welcome. For more information, call 785-4886.

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Acupuncture of Yuma, 710 W. 16th St., will have a grand opening and open house from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. People are invited to come by for demonstrations of the services and meet the new practitioners. Services include acupuncture, massage and wellness help.

The business was recently opened by Elyse Tera, an Arizona board-licensed acupuncturist who has been in practice in Canada for seven years and teaches for the Arizona Western College wellness program.

For more information, call 328-1975 or visit www.acupunctureyuma.com.

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Frances "Frankie" Franco has opened a new business, Successful Horizons, at 1185 S. 4th Ave., Suite K. Her business specializes in ADD/ADHD and dyslexia consultation, tutoring and parent support groups.

She earned a bachelor's degree in health science from Arizona State University and a second degree in education from Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tenn.; a master's degree in education and administrative services from San Diego State University; and currently is taking courses in family and marriage counseling at Capella University. She specializes in working with those with dyslexia and is certified to diagnose the condition.

For more information, call 783-9000.

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There's something new at the Assistance League of Yuma thrift store, 1054 S. 4th Ave. The store now has a Christmas room with ornaments, trees, decorations and holiday clothing for all ages. It's open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call 782-9314.

All proceeds help support the league's various philanthropic projects.

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Ed Whitehead's Tire Country has opened its new shop at 3414 E. 32nd St. and is now offering service there. The phone is 782-4379.

The new location will enable the company to better serve its trucking, industrial and agriculture customers who have large equipment as well as people with recreational vehicles. It had previously been at 3rd Avenue and 12th Street.

The business also has shops in Yuma at 965 S. 4th Ave. (call 782-1868) and in Wellton at 29889 Los Angeles Ave. (call 785-8473).

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To Sonic fans who are wondering when the company might build a couple of new restaurants announced several months ago - the answer is "quite awhile," according to a spokeswoman.

She confirmed that the two new Sonics are still on the company's coming list of new restaurants, but no date has been set for either one.

Several months ago, Sonic purchased six acres from Desantiago Auto Sales, 3007 S. Avenue B, to build a Sonic Drive-in there. A parcel also was purchased on the east side of Somerton for another Sonic.

The company bought extra acreage at both locations, which is available for purchase. If interested, call Tony Brullo of Anthony and Company Realtors at 783-2181.

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Today's airing on ABC of the TV show, "Extreme Makeover," will feature SIScovers products designed and made in less than a week especially for the house in the program. Products included bedding, window treatments and pillows.

What does this have to do with local business news? Mattress Warehouse, 248 E. 24th St., is the exclusive retailer in Yuma for SIS products, such as covers and futon covers.

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Two couples have become distributors of MonaVie, a nutritional fruit beverage that provides an array of phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The primary ingredient is the Acai Berry from the Amazon.

Yuma distributors are Barbara and Jerry Legan along with Amy and Jeremy Dillman.

For more information about the product, contact the Legans at 726-4107 or 210-2095. The Dillmans can be reached at 257-9660.

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