Truly Nolen ready to move into its new quarters

  Truly Nolen is moving its pest control business to its new location at 7997 E. 30th St. on Oct. 20, with a grand opening planned for later. The business will retain its same phone number of 782-4749.

  "Our brand-new building will provide a great base to continue our pest, termite, rodent and bird control services," said Mark D. Cochran, branch manager. "I'd like to thank Yuma for continuing to trust Truly Nolen to provide these important services."

  The business had been located at 1198 S. 4th Ave. For information about leasing that property, call Mickey Van Horn at 782-7142.

  The company entered the Yuma market in 1959 when Truly David Nolan, son of the company's founder and a pilot, started flying into Yuma from Tucson to provide pest control service here.

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  The new Mine Shaft at 3905 S. 4th Ave. is now open, with hours from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week and featuring Yuma's only swim-up bar. It has a new phone number of 317-1110.

  As for the old Mine Shaft, 3780 S. 4th Ave., it is now an alternative bar known as The Closet. That establishment retains the old Mine Shaft phone number of 726-6077.

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  Construction of the Yuma Fun Factory is well under way, said Frank Ruiz of Desert Best Enterprises, which is developing the recreational center off 24th Street between Avenues 4E and 5E.

  "There's been a lot of movement," Ruiz said. "I would love to try for a February opening."

  The construction includes completion of a nearly 17,000-square-foot building that will house a restaurant, sports bar and arcade. There also will be a Fun Factory Barbershop for kids' parties. Outside activities will include such fun stuff as a go cart track, 36 holes of miniature golf, bumper boats and more.

  Working with Ruiz on the project is Castle Golf, a Phoenix-area premier designer and builder of family fun attractions. Quality Development is the general contractor.

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  Dawson Documents has moved but not very far, in fact just from one suite at Thunderbird Plaza to a larger and nicer one across the parking lot, said Dan Dawson, who runs the business with his son, John.

  The new address for the business is 2855 S. 4th Ave., Suite 120. It has the same phone number of 726-6661.

  Dawson said with the growth of the business and addition of a bilingual employee, the office simply needed more space.

  Dawson Documents can prepare legal documents for people who aren't represented by an attorney, such as divorces, child custody, small claims, wells, trusts, deeds and affidavits. "We're a low-cost resource for someone going to court," he said, cautioning that one thing the company can't do is offer legal advice.

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  Office furniture dealer Goodmans Interior Structures has expanded to serve the growing Yuma market with the addition of Christine Polston as an account manager.

   "Yuma has been on our radar for a while," said Adam Goodman, president of the company. "It was important to us that we serve this growing market with a knowledgeable, local professional."

  Polston has a bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Arizona and 15 years’ experience in the business, the last 10 in Yuma.

  Founded in 1954, Phoenix-based Goodmans Interior Structures is noted for quality office furniture, modular systems and customer service. It is the only Herman Miller-certified network dealer in Arizona and New Mexico. Goodmans has showrooms in Phoenix, Tucson and Albuquerque.

  For more information, visit www.goodmans.info.

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  The city has received plans for a new Jack in the Box at the Alarcon Shopping Center off Avenue 3E across from the main gate for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, said Alan Kircher, city of Yuma assistant building official.

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  He also reported:

  • Plans are under review for the renovations to the old Kress building in downtown Yuma that will be converted to an Italian restaurant and lounge.

  • Plans have been received for a defense contractor speculation hangar on the west side of Yuma International Airport. It will be a 14,755-square-foot building.

  • Plans have been approved for a new Crane School District maintenance warehouse at 910 S. Avenue C.

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  Have a special occasion - perhaps your wedding or a formal event - coming up and you want to look your very prettiest? Veronica Garcia can help.

  A professional makeup artist, she has opened a new business, Teknik Studio at 2869 S. Pacific Ave., where she will apply her artwork for all those special occasions. She also can complete your look for Halloween and other fun occasions.

 Garcia attended T and T Institute in California and is licensed.

 For an appointment, call 782-0409.

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  Dorothy Garwood, who has been In the hair industry for 16 years and previously was with BJ's Haircare in the Foothills, wants to let her "beautiful ladies" from last season know she is now at Pam's Ageless Beauty, 12619 S. Frontage Road, Suite 1.
 To schedule an appointment, call 261-8563.

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  La Mesa RV Center recently was selected as one of the Top 50 recreation vehicle dealers in America by RV Business magazine for its sales and service records.

  La Mesa RV Center was founded in 1972 by James Kimbrell, who continues as CEO today. In addition to a Yuma location, it can be found in San Diego, Quartzsite, Mesa, Tucson and Sanford, Fla.

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  I misplaced Ussery's Antiques and Gifts in last week's column. The shop is really at 11242 S. Foothills Blvd. in the Foothills Village Shopping Center.

  Owner Rita Ussery said she has new gift lines and beginning Wednesday will be selling See's Candy, with proceeds to benefit Cub and Boy Scouts.

  Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The store can be reached at 342-3709.

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  The Salvation Army has opened its new Family Store at 600 W. Catalina Drive.

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  Julieanna’s Patio Cafe, 1951 W. 25th St., has switched to winter hours. That means the restaurant is now open for lunch on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is 4:30 to 9 p.m. every day but Sunday. Come by to enjoy dining on the patio and meet Brandon, the newest member of the restaurant's macaw family.

  For an entertainment calendar, visit www.julieannaspatio cafe.com.

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  Residents feeling the economic pinch can stop by Texas Roadhouse from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and purchase dinner, complete with two sides, bread and peanuts, for just $7.99.  The offer includes 10 different entrees.

  "With all the talk of the slowing economy and bailouts, we wanted to help out and offer folks a little economic relief," said managing partner Dan Davis.

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  Both properties owned by the parent company of Whiz Kidz are for sale, according to Gary Lee of Commercial Brokers. That includes both Whiz Kidz at 2600 W. 24th St. and Whiz Kids Preschool at 2332 S. Arizona Ave.

  The business was forced to close after losing its food contract with the Arizona Department of Education that allowed for free or reduced rates on meals for qualifying children.

  The 24th Street property is listed at $550,000 and the Arizona property at $250,000.

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