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Volume 2 Issue 08 Mesa, AZ
September 8, 2019
Serrano family celebrates a century in Chandler BY KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writer
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s Chandler’s oldest family-owned business, Serrano’s is older than the city itself. The city did not officially incorporate as a municipality until 1920. By then, Albert Serrano and his brother Luis had already been running their dry goods store for nearly a year. And they kept running and expanding their business for the next few decades – paving the way for their descendants to carry on the family name into the 21st century. While the first 60 years of the business was devoted to clothing and other dry goods, Ernie and Eva Serrano 40 years ago confronted a life-or-death business decision. And Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants was born. September marks kind of two anniversaries for the six of Ernie and Eva Serrano’s eight children who run the five restaurants – the original one in Chandler as well as two in Mesa and one each in Tempe and Queen Creek. Not only are the Serrano siblings celebrating 40 years in the restaurant business serving authentic Mexican cuisine made from recipes handed down by their parents and grandparents. They also are marking 100 years as an enterprise, becoming Chandler’s oldest continuing family-owned business. “We’re very blessed to have been in business for 100 years,” said Ric Serrano, president and CEO of Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants, which employ about 200 employees at the five locations. Ernie’s father, Albert, had passed on Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2019 East Valley Tribune
his department stores down to his sons in 1959 after four decades in business. Albert and Luis Serrano first moved to Chandler from Tucson in 1919 and opened the Popular Store with $10,000 worth of inventory. With the help of their brothers, they opened more locations in Casa Grande, Gilbert, and Mesa and sold goods to the region’s many farm families. “There were times when the crops might not have been good and so credit was extended to the farmers who might have had a bad year and sometimes they would wait up to a year to get paid,” Ernie Serrano Jr. said in an oral history that was recorded in 2005. By the 1970s, indoor malls started sprouting up around the Valley and the Serranos found it difficult to compete. As their stores started to close, the family thought they could try selling a different type of service. Mealtime had always been important in the Serrano home, Ric said. He and his seven siblings would spend hours around the dinner table, laughing and joking with each other. If they could replicate that family atmosphere in a business setting, then maybe this new venture could work. So, the Serranos took a chance by opening a restaurant, despite not having any experience in the food industry. But Eva knew how to cook and Ernie knew how to manage the books. In addition, the Serranos were already known in the community and had developed loyal customers through their department stores. “The same people that they were selling jeans and shirts and ties and shoes to, came to them to try out their Mexican (USPS 004-616) is published weekly
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food,” Ric Serrano said. They officially opened La Casa Serrano in December 1979. Ric said his parents worked long hours in the beginning – sometimes not closing until 1 a.m. and returning to open again at 8 a.m. When the Serranos decided to open a second location in Tempe, Ric decided to forgo his golfing career and help his parents manage the new restaurant. The Tempe restaurant experimented by offering a special bean dip alongside the standard chips and salsa. It was a decision that turned out to be a successful one. “It was such a hit that it became something that we’re known for and people remember us for the bean dip,” Ric Serrano said. More restaurants would follow, but not all would endure. The family decided to close its breakfast eatery, Brunchies, in 2016 after several years of operation. Control over the business formally changed hands after Ernie Serrano passed away in 2009 at the age of 79. His wife died in 2017. Ric said he thinks his parents would be proud to so many of their children getting along and running the business together. But his father was always the most ambitious member of the family and liked taking risks. “I think that if he was still around, maybe we’d have more restaurants,” Ric said. “He liked a good deal.” The Serranos continue to adapt and change to the trends of the restaurant industry. Food can be ordered and delivered through Uber, the restaurants offer catering services, and the Serrano family salsa can be bought online. Subscriptions are $26 for 2 years, $14 for one year. Periodicals postage paid at Phoenix, AZ 85026.
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The times have changed, but Ric Serrano said the business is still rooted in three words: faith, family, and food. They made the uncommon decision in 2012 to close all its locations on Sunday – one of their busiest days – in order to give employees a break on the weekend. More recently, the restaurants have begun holding a device-free night on Thursdays, where patrons are encouraged to put down their phones and start a conversation. To further encourage talking, they leave a booklet of conversation starters at every table. “People are looking for a reason to put them down,” Ric said. “Everyone just
Public Notice CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following: RED MOUNTAIN PARK EXPANSION 7745 E. Brown Road PROJECT NO. CP0932
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Red Mountain Park Expansion Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements de-tailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping: The proposed project includes various park and sports facility improvements to the existing Red Mountain Park located at 7745 E. Brown Road in Mesa, Arizona. The project scope includes: Providing full programming documents, conceptual design graphics, schematic design drawings, complete construction documents, and potential construction phase services. Improvements south of Brown Road include construction of up to ten (10) regulation-sized lighted soccer fields, LED lighted parking lot expansion, increase the irrigation capacity through deepening or expansion of the existing Red Mountain Park pond and pumps, a new restroom building, up-dating the disc golf course layout, and additional landscaping improvements. Improvements north of Brown Road include four LED-lighted youth baseball/softball fields, lighted parking lot expansion, and a new restroom building. Additional scope item may include a traffic impact study for Brown Road. It is anticipated that this project will be constructed utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The anticipated
needs a little encouragement to set them down for a little bit.” In honor of the centennial, the Serranos will be selling a sampler special for $10 throughout September. The dish includes green and red chili beef, shredded chicken, machaca, tortilla, rice, and beans. Throughout the month, all five Serrano’s restaurants are accepting donations of children’s books and teddy bears to benefit the W. Steven Martin 911 Toy Drive. Over 34 years, the drive has generated six million gifts which first responders have donated to more than one million needy kids. For every donation made at one of its
construction budget is $22.5 million. The City anticipates construction completion by Fall 2023. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on September 11, 2019, at 9 am, at the City of Mesa Plaza Building, 20 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona, in conference room 501. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/ engineering/architecturalengineering-design-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by September 26,
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restaurants, Serranos will give the customer a voucher for a scoop of free fried ice cream at any Serrano’s location. On Sept. 19, the Chandler Serrano’s at location 141. S. Arizona Ave. will host a fiesta celebration with raffle prizes and activities for children. At that celebration, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke and several other East Valley officials will compete at 7 p.m. in a taco-eating contest for charity. Specials the week of Sept, 16 are: Sept. 16, $1 margaritas; Sept. 17, $1 tacos; Sept. 18, $1 Hump Day Heavenly Bites; Sept. 19, $1 shredded beef or chicken taco, rice and beans entrée; Sept. 20, $1 fried ice cream; Sept. 21, $1 draft Mexican beer.
2019, at 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/ purchasing/vendor-self-service). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@ mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 1, 8, 2019 / 23125
Public Notice CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA HIBBERT STREETSCAPE – MESA ART SPACE LOFTS 155 S. HIBBERT CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. CP0879 2nd AVENUE STREETSCAPE 2nd AVENUE – BETWEEN MORRIS AND ROBSON CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. GR0288 HUD PROJECT NO. IDIS 746 DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 1 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. This contract shall be for
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furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Hibbert Streetscape – Within the public right-of-way, provide and install landscaping and irrigation improvements, unit pavers, concrete flatwork for public sidewalk, and benches and bike racks per the project plans. 2nd Ave Streetscape - Within the public right-of-way, provide and install landscaping improvements per the project plans. Engineer’s Estimate range is: Hibbert Streetscape = $65,00075,000; 2nd Ave Streetscape = $50,000-60,000 For all technical, contract, bidrelated, or other questions, please contact Donna Horn at donna.horn@ mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the pur-pose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be ad-dressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.earc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main. asp?mem=29.Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $20, which is nonrefund-able. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents online (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.earc.com.
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One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Meeting. Work shall be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier’s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/ purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Aug 25, Sept 1, 8, 2019 / 22965
Public Notice IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA No. PB2019-092223 In the Matter of the Estate of: KIM MARIE McCAFFERTY Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN that Saundra L Hughes has been appointed as the personal representative of the estate of KIM MARIE Mc-CAFFERTY. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of the notice or within sixty (60) days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. See A.R.S 14-3303 and 14-3308. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at the address be-low. Saundra L Hughes 995 E Runaway Bay Place Chandler AZ 85249 PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 / 23140
Public Notice Advertisement of Sale NOTICE
Report (CAPER) Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period September 9, 2019 – September 23, 2019 Date of Publication: September 8, 2019 Raymond Thimesch, Housing & Revitalization Administrator City of Mesa 20 East Main Street, Suite 250 Mail Stop 9870 P.O. Box 1466 Mesa, AZ 85211-1466 480-644-3024 Notice of 15-Day Public Review Period for the City of Mesa’s FY 2018/2019 Annual Performance Report (CAPER)
IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona SelfService Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after September 20, 2019 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US 60 Self Storage, 1661 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant NameUnit # Chloe Barjona 750 Crystal Romero 200 Lilia Preciado 316 James Johnson 128 Amber Bartos 706 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www. storagetreas-ures.com to bid on unit(s). Publish: East Valley Tribune Sept 1, 8, 2019 /
A 15-day public comment period regarding the City’s draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) will begin on Monday, September 9, 2019 and end on Monday, September 23, 2019. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of Mesa to submit an annual report describing its performance using federal and other resources to meet priorities and objectives set for in the City’s 2015-201 Annual Action Plan. This report provides a revie Community Development Block Grant (CDBG (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG low and moderate income, homeless, elderly community, during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. A printed copy of the CAPER will be available for review beginning on Monday, September 9, 2019 and can be found at the City of Mesa’s Housing and Community Development Department located at 20 East Main Street, Suite 250, Mesa, AZ, 85211-1466. An electronic copy of the CAPER will also be available for review at the same time and may be found on the City’s Housing and Revitalization website at: h tt p s : / / w w w. m e s a a z . g o v / residents/community-development Comments regarding the City’s draft CAPER may be submitted by the general public. Comments should be submitted by mail or hand delivery to: The City of Mesa, Housing and Revitalization Division, Attn: Raymond Thimesch, Housing & Revitalization Administrator, 20 East Main Street, Suite 250 – Mail Stop 9870, P.O. Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466; or, by e-mail to CommunityRevitaliza-tion@ mesaaz.gov . All comments must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Monday, September 23, 2019 to be considered. Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept. 8, 2019 / 23545
Public Notice SMALL CLAIMS PUBLICATIONS SUMMONS AND NOTICE Case No 19SC563 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, SHAWANO COUNTY Plaintiff(s) HEIGHTS FINANCE 2605 W College Ave, 2605 W College Ave, Appleton WI 54914. Defend-ant(s) Noel Joy & Eric Johnson 164 N. 74th St. #2071, Mesa, AZ 85207 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are be-ng sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Shawano County Courthouse Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 715-526-9347 Courtroom/Room Number: 311 North Main St, Shawano State Wi Zip 54166 on the following date and time: Date: 9/30/19 Time: 1:00 p.m. If you do not at-tend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a writ-ten Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff{s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-526-9347 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Signature of Plaintiff/Attorney Wendy Ganzen Date: 8/23/19 920-733-1264 Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 1, 2019 / 23134
Public Notice Michelle Molberg 303 W. Colter Phoenix, AZ 85013 602/540-5117 Petitioner SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JUAN B. G. FLOREZ, Decedent. Case No: NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS GIVEN that MICHELLE MOLBERG has filed with the above-named Court a Petition/or Formal Appointment of Personal Representative. This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Este es un aviso legal; sus derechos podrian ser afectados. If you object to any part of the petition or motion that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written objection describing the legal basis for your objection at least three days before the hearing date or you must appear in person or through an attorney at the time and place set forth in this notice of hearing. An Appearance Hearing has been
Public Notice City of Mesa Public Notice City of Mesa FY 2018-19 Consolidated Annual Performance Evalu-ation
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set to consider the Petition before Commissioner Marquoit, on the 24th day of September, 2019, at 9:00 am Courtroom 514, 101 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003. DATED this 4th day of September, 2019. /s/Michelle Molberg Michelle Molbert Petitioner. Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 8; West Valley View, Sept 11, Glendale Star, Sept 12, 2019 / 23641
Public Notice The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is pleased to announce the opening of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Wait List. The HCV Program (also known as Section 8) is a rental housing subsidy program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist lowincome individuals and families with the cost of rent and utilities. Pre-applications for the HCV Program will be accepted beginning October 14, 2019 at 8:00 AM (MST) and ending October 25, 2019, at 12:00 PM (MST). How to apply: All pre-applications will be accepted online ONLY at www. chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Interested applicants must: (1) Create an online account, then (2) Complete a pre-application. BOTH steps MUST be completed ONLINE between October 14, 2019, at 8:00 AM (MST), and October 25, 2019, at 12:00 PM (MST).* Information needed to apply: Head of House-hold Social Security number, birth dates, and Total Gross Annual Income for all family members and for all sources of income (including benefits and child support received for minors). Eligibility requirements: In order to qualify for the HCV Program, the family must meet specific requirements. Maximum Income Limits: Income Limits must not exceed the following: 1 person--$25,500, 2 persons--$29,200, 3 persons--$32,850, 4 persons--$36,450, 5 persons--$39,400, 6 per-sons--$42,300, 7 persons--$45,200, 8 persons--$48,150, 9 persons--$51,050, 10 per-sons--$53,950. Computer/Internet Access: Applications can be completed on any computer, tablet, or smart-phone with Internet access Free computer access is available at the following locations throughout the Valley (check with the Agency for their location and hours): AZCEND, Chandler Libraries, Housing Office, Salvation Army. **Reasonable Accommodation: To request a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact our office at 235 S. Arizona Ave Chandler AZ 85225, by phone at (480) 782-3200, or via email at chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov. For people who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking, contact 7-1-1 to connect to Arizona Relay Service, or these TTY options: English (800) 367-8939 / Espanol (800) 842-2088. Prospective applicants who do not have access to a computer may complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request form to request a paper pre-application no later than October 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm (MST). The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is committed to fully complying with all state, federal, and local laws involving nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. For additional information, refer to the FAQ section on the website at www.chandleraz.gov/ apply-forhousing, call (480) 7823200, or email chandler.housing@ chandleraz.gov. Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 8, 2019 / 23595
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