Jeanie's Party Supplies open in new location

  Jeanie's Party Supplies has moved into its new home at 1335 S. Pacific Ave. in the Pacific Plaza. Now open for business there, the 8,000-square-foot store is well stocked for Halloween and the upcoming holiday season as well as those special events on people's calendars.

  The new store has the same phone number of 782-2211.

  Pacific Plaza is the shopping center being developed by Steve and Jeanie Linde, who also are owners of the party supply store.

  Two other tenants have been confirmed so far, said Steve. They are a real estate office and headquarters for Liquid Polarized, which designs and makes custom sunglasses primarily for sale on the Internet and at motorcycle rallies.

  Several spaces remain available for lease. If interested, call 782-2138

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  A certificate of occupancy was issued to IBR (International Bio Resources) Plasma Center at 1881 S. 4th Ave. in the WOW Electronics building, reported Alan Kircher, city of Yuma assistant building official.

  The plasma center plans to open its doors Tuesday and will collect plasma from donors to make medical products to treat burn victims and those with bleeding disorders or immune deficiencies, according to a company spokesman. Donors will be paid cash.

  The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; the phone number is 782-2101.

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  In other commercial building activity, Kircher reported:

  - A certificate of occupancy was issued to Essco of Arizona for an 18,000-square-foot building in the Ramster Industrial Park, 32nd Street and Avenue 3E. Essco is a wholesale electrical supply business.

  - Construction has begun on the clubhouse for the Sunset Terrace townhome project being developed by The Development Group west of Araby Road and north of Interstate 8.

  - Permits have been issued and work has begun on the Whitman office building on the north side of 16th Street between Arnie's Cafe and the Hampton Inn.

  - Permits have been issued for a 12,000-square-foot multitenant retail building in the Cielo Verde commercial area at 32nd Street and Avenue 8E to run west of the Foothills Wal-Mart.

  - Plans have been approved for a new 3,000-square-foot building for WOW Electronics. The new stand-alone building will be located in front of the business' other building at 1881 S. 4th Ave.

  - Plans were approved for the 20,000-square-foot Valley Baptist Church to be located at 2376 S. 34th Drive.

  - The city has approved plans for a new 6,000-square-foot M and S Home Appliance repair shop and warehouse to be built at 2691 S. Lakin Ave. in the Gateway Plaza.

  - Plans also have been approved for two speculation buildings on Lots 4 and 5 in the Olde 80 Business Park under development on 32nd Street at Avenue 4-1/2E.

  - Plans are in review for tenant improvements by CareFlight Aviation Center, 3535 S. Fortuna Ave., to a hangar to create housing and offices for the air ambulance side of the business called Tri-State CareFlight. The project also includes an upgrade and expansion of the facility for CareFlight, a fixed-based operator that formerly was Diamond Air.

  - Plans also are in review for a 6,590-square-foot office building for Ricardo Jaramillo at 1875 S. Avenue B.

  - Work is continuing on Burlington Coat Factory, which is opening a store in the former JCPenney building at Southgate Mall. There's no word yet on an opening date for the retailer.

  - Plans have been submitted for a 7,500-square-foot warehouse addition to Streamline Enterprises Inc. at 3032 E. 43rd St. The plumbing business is owned by Jay Clinger.

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  The Yuma County Library District's Foothills library branch, 11299 Glenwood Ave., will close Saturday as the library staff packs up for the move to the branch's new home at 13226 E. South Frontage Road.

  A date and time for the grand opening of the new library branch will be announced in September.

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  Jack and Rosie's, 1551 W. 5th St., is again open on Sundays for diners hungry for the longtime restaurant's noted ribeye and porterhouse steaks and other menu items, announced owner Julie Zapata. She also expressed her appreciation to the locals for their patronage during the summer months.

  By the way, Julie, who is the niece of founder Jack and Rosa, has lent a hand at the restaurant since 1991. In 2006, she and her brother purchased it. As of May 1, she became the sole owner while her brother focuses on Dos Centavos.

  The restaurant is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, while the bar stays open until 2 a.m. The business can be reached at 783-9172.

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  Second Paws, a thrift store to benefit Humane Society of Yuma, is now open two days a week at 2375 S. 4th Ave., Suite 8. It is open for shoppers from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays.

  For donations, call Bob at 783-7899.

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  Snap Fitness is now open in the Foothills at 11270 S. Fortuna Road, Suite C4, in the Pioneer Shopping Center (next door to Da Boyz Pizza), announced franchise owner Josh Schaubach.

  It's the same concept as the Snap Fitness club in Las Palmillas, except with 3,400 square feet, it's a little bigger. Members receive a card that admits them to the club anytime they're ready for a workout. That card gives them access to both Yuma-area locations as well as the thousand clubs around the United States and Canada - with 40 to 80 more opening each month.

  Both clubs also now have virtual reality bikes so bicycle riders can get in their ride even in the heat of the summer. Riders can choose from 50 different courses and even some competition to keep the workout interesting, Schaubach said.

  For more information about the Foothills club, call 345-6500.

  Schaubach said he is still working on opening a third club in Yuma Valley but hasn't settled on a location yet.

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  Yuma's Linens 'N Things, which opened in 2004 at Yuma Palms Regional Center, has closed its doors. The store was one of several slated for closure as part of the parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

  For inquiries about leasing the space, call Tom Pancrazi of A.T. Pancrazi Real Estate at 782-0000.

  In a recent posting on its Web site, the company also listed stores in Tucson, Surprise, Prescott, Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe that will be closed.

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  Yuma's Mervyns apparently has been spared. It is not on the company's list of stores slated for closure as part of the retailer's filing for bankruptcy.

 Four stores in Arizona are on the list, all in the Phoenix area, according to the retailer's Web site. They include the stores in Ahwatukee, Scottsdale and Village Square and Silver Creek Plaza in Phoenix.

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  Das Bratwurst Haus is taking orders for German Christmas boxes of Lebkuchen and other specialty items. To receive by Christmas, order by late November.

  Also, Das Bratwurst Haus still has dates available in September and October for catering Oktoberfest parties, said owner Barbara Bowles.

   To place an order for Christmas or schedule an event, call 329-4777 or e-mail to dasbratwursthaus@ hotmail.com.

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