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Volume 4 Issue 11 Mesa, AZ
September 26, 2021
Mesa popcorn business a family project BY MELODY BIRKETT Tribune Contributor
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opcorn is a family affair for Michael and Ann Wilson. They bought What’s Poppin’ Kettle Corn, in 2019 and run the Mesa business with their son and daughter. “My son Brandon worked events with a gentleman who owned the kettle corn company,” said Ann Wilson, who still has a full-time IT job but pops corn on the weekends. “I saw this business and something clicked in my head that’s something I’d like to do,” she explained. “A few years later, the business came up for sale. The man offered it to my son so we bought it as a family. We’ve been going ever since and trying to keep busy.” Michael Wilson has no prior popcorn experience but, he said, “It looked fun. I don’t know what I liked about it but I thought, ‘I’d like to do that.’ It just all fell into place. I love doing it.” In addition to school events once in a while, the family primarily sells their kettle corn at farmers’ markets – mainly at Made with Love Market in Gilbert, at Mesa Arts Center and At the Ranch at Val Vista and Riggs in Gilbert. They’re also popping away at Main Street Harvest in downtown Mesa. In addition, the family does corporate events and travels around the state. They can do favors, popcorn bars, and personalized packaging. “We’re trying to spread out,” said WilPublic Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2021 East Valley Tribune
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son. “We’re trying to get our name out and get to as many places as we can.” Daughter Lindsay Richardson handles social media, answers emails, goes to events and takes photos. “It’s fun for me because I’m a stay-athome mom in Queen Creek,” Richardson said. “So, getting out and doing events in farmers markets and talking to people and making friends with other vendors is a lot of fun.” The snack appeals to just about all diets. “We are nut-free, we’re soy-free, we’re gluten-free and we’re vegan-friendly,” explained Wilson. “We use corn oil, popping corn, sugar, and a dash of salt after it’s all
Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS CASE PB2021-090901 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY: In the Matter of the Estate of Danny D Montgomery Deceased. Notice is given that Stephen T. Montgomery was appointed personal representative of this estate. 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 this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at 20102 E. Silver Creek Ln, Queen Creek AZ, 85142. Dated 9/13/21. Published in the East Valley Tribune September 19, 26 & October 3, 2021 / 41430
Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is pleased to announce the opening of the Public Housing Wait List. The Public Housing Program is a projectbased housing program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide low-income individuals and families with affordable housing. Pre-applications for the Public Housing Program will be accepted beginning 12 p.m. (MST) Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 through 12 p.m. MST Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Who can apply: All families and individuals. How to apply online: Apply atchandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Applicants MUST complete BOTH steps of the process: 1) Create an online account and 2) Complete a pre-application. How to obtain a paper preapplication: Call 480-782-3200 (*711 via Arizona Relay Service, TTY English 800-367-8939 or Español 800-842-2088); fax 480-782-3220; by email chandler.housing@ chandleraz.gov; mail request to Housing and Redevelopment
been popped in the kettle.” Kettle corn has a hint of caramel. “That’s the sugar caramelizing on the corn but it’s not so heavy,” according to Wilson. “It’s a really popular item. People really love kettle corn and come back specifically for ours when we’re at events.” The family pops and hand-stirs the kettle corn on-site at events in a kettle that looks like a big wok. It takes five minutes to make a batch and roughly another five minutes to bag it up, depending on the size. “People who know us prefer us,” said Richardson. “People are really picky about their kettle corn, I’ve learned.”
Office, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008; or pick-up pre-applications near the DROP BOX on the door leading from the gar-age into the building at 226 S. Washington St., Chandler AZ 85225; How to submit completed paper pre-application: Pre-applications can be submitted in the Housing DROP BOX in the garage at 226 S. Washington St., Chandler AZ 85225; by phone 480-782-3200; by fax 480-782-3220; email chandler. housing@chandleraz.gov; or mail to Housing and Redevelopment Office, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Oral language translations in any language are also available and in those situations, the pre-application can be submitted by phone. What you will need to apply: Information for all household members to include: First, Middle, and Last Names; birth dates; and total gross annual income from all sources. We will not ask you to verify any information on the pre-application. Verification of household information will only be required during the eligibility process. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Household Income must not exceed:1 person-$44,250, 2 persons-$50,600, 3 persons-$56,900, 4 persons-$63,200, 5 persons-$68,300, 6 persons-$73,350, 7 persons-$78,400, 8 persons-$83,450, 9 persons-$88,500, 10 persons-$93,550. Placement on the wait list: 2,000 pre-applications from the applicant pool will be placed on the wait list by random selection (“lottery”). Preapplicants not selected will have to reapply for assistance when applications are open again. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: Persons with a disability or those who require auxillary guide services should call 480782-3200 (*711 via Arizona Relay Service, TTY English 800-3678939 or Español 800-842-2088); fax 480-782-3220; email chandler. housing@chandleraz.gov; or mail request to Housing and
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The corn comes from a local vendor who gets it from Illinois. “The type of corn we use is a specific type of corn and it makes it fluffy with the right amount of crunch,” Richardson explained. “It just melts in your mouth. Customers pick up on that and they come back. There is a difference in the quality of the corn.” Eventually, the business might expand into other flavors but for now, the focus is on getting a second popper so they can do two events on a weekend. Information: whatspoppinkettlecornaz.com, 480-277-4584
Redevelopment Office, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Language Assistance: Persons with limited English proficiency are entitled to language assistance with written or oral communication. These services are available at no cost. To obtain language assistance, contact our office by calling 480782-3200. For more information, refer to the FAQ section on the website atchandleraz.gov/ affordablehousing; call 480-7823200 (*711 via Arizona Relay Service, TTY English 800-3678939 or Español 800-842-2088); fax 480-782-3220; email chandler. housing@chandleraz.gov; or mail to Housing and Redevelopment Office, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Drop box available at 226 S. Washington St., Chandler AZ 85225. Completed pre-applications will only be accepted beginning 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, through 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Please contact us for more information. The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is committed to fully complying with all state, federal, and local laws involving non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 26, 2021 / 41621
Public Notice NOTICIA PÚBLICA La División de Vivienda y Reurbanización de la Ciudad de Chandler se complace en anunciar la aper-tura de la Lista de Espera de Vivienda Pública. El Programa de Vivienda Pública es un programa bas-ado en proyectos financiado por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) para proporcionar viviendas asequibles a personas y familias de bajos ingresos. Las pre-solicitudes para el Programa de Vivienda Pública se aceptarán a partir de las 12 p.m. (MST) Jueves 7 de Octubre de 2021 a las 12 p.m. MST Jueves 14 de Octubre de 2021. Quién puede postularse: Todas
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las familias e individuos. Cómo presentar la solicitud en línea: Solicite en chandleraz.gov/ applyforhousing. Los solicitantes DEBEN completar AMBOS pasos del proceso: 1) Crear una cuenta en línea y 2) Completar una soli-citud previa. Cómo obtener una solicitud previa en papel: Llame al 480-7823200 (* 711 a través del Servicio de retransmisión de Arizona, TTY en inglés 800-367-8939 o en español 800-842-2088); fax 480-782-3220; por correo electrónico chandler. housing@chandleraz.gov; solicitud por correo a la Oficina de Vivienda y Reurbanización, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 852444008; o recoger soli-citudes previas en la puerta que va del garaje al edificio en 226 S. Washington St., Chandler AZ 85225. Cómo enviar la solicitud previa en papel completa: Las solicitudes preliminares se pueden enviar en el DROP BOX de Vivienda en el garaje en 226 S. Washington St., Chandler AZ 85225; por teléfono 480-782-3200; por fax 480-7823220; correo electrónico chandler. housing@chandleraz.gov; o envíelo por correo a la Oficina de Vivienda y Reurbanización, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 852444008. También se encuentran disponibles traducciones de idiomas orales en cualquier idioma y, en esas situaciones, la solicitud previa se puede enviar por teléfono. Lo que necesitará para solicitar: Información para todos los miembros del hogar que incluya: nombre, segundo nombre y apellido; Números de seguro social; fechas de nacimiento; e ingreso anual bruto total de todas las fuentes. No le pediremos que verifique ninguna información en la solicitud previa. La verificación de la información del hogar solo será necesaria durante el proceso de elegibilidad. Alentamos a todos los solicitantes interesados a que presenten su solicitud. El ingreso del hogar no debe exceder: El ingreso del hogar no debe exceder: 1 persona- $ 44,250, 2 personas- $ 50,600, 3 personas$ 56,900, 4 personas- $ 63,200, 5 personas- $ 68,300, 6 personas- $
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73,350, 7 personas- $ 78,400, 8 personas- $ 83,450, 9 personas- $ 88,500 , 10 personas- $ 93,550. Colocación en la lista de espera: 2.000 pre-solicitudes del grupo de solicitantes se colocarán en la lista de espera por selección aleatoria (“lotería”). Los pre-solicitantes no seleccionados deberán volver a soli-citar asistencia cuando las solicitudes se abran nuevamente. Solicitudes de adaptaciones razonables: Las personas con una discapacidad o quienes requieran servi-cios de guías auxiliares deben llamar al 480-782-3200 (* 711 a través del Servicio de retransmisión de Arizona, TTY en inglés 800367-8939 o en español 800-8422088; fax 480-782- 3220); correo electrónico chandler.housing@ chandleraz.gov; o envíe la solicitud por correo a la Oficina de Vivienda y Reurbanización, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 852444008. Asistencia con el idioma: Las personas con dominio limitado del inglés tienen derecho a recibir asist-encia con el idioma con la comunicación escrita u oral. Estos servicios están disponibles sin costo al-guno. Para obtener asistencia con el idioma, comuníquese con nuestra oficina llamando al 480782-3200. Para obtener más información, consulte la sección de preguntas frecuentes en el sitio web en chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing; llame al 480-782-3200 (* 711 a través del Servicio de retransmisión de Arizona, TTY en inglés 800367-8939 o en español 800-8422088); fax 480-782-3220; correo electrónico chandler.housing@ chandleraz.gov; o envíelo por correo a la Oficina de Vivienda y Reurbanización, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 852444008. Buzón disponible en 226 S. Washington St., Chandler AZ 85225. Las pre-solicitudes completas solo se aceptarán a partir de las 12 p.m. Jueves 7 de octubre hasta las 12 p.m. Jueves, 14 de octubre. Comuníquese con nosotros para obtener más información. La División de Vivienda y Reurbanización de la Ciudad de Chandler se compromete a cumplir plenamente con todas las leyes estatales, federales y locales relacionadas con la no discriminación y la igualdad de oportunid-ades. Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 26, 2021 / 41632
Public Notice Estate of Eleanor Toth, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Executor of the Estate of Eleanor Toth, deceased to decedent’s next of kin who may have an interest in the Estate: Kenneth Robinson; Kevin Robinson; Kimberly Robin-son; Mark Van Cleaf; Donna Van Cleaf and Colleen Elliot. The Will of Eleanor Toth was probated by Claribel Cortes,
meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. This project will be a combination of Studies and Design. Design scope may change or be expanded based on the findings of the initial studies. Project CP0953SE01 - SEWRP Process Improvements: • SEWRP Rehab. Tertiary Filter Units 2 & 3 • Replace media • Replace underdrains with larger porous plates. • Recap bridge rails and evaluate traveling bridges. Replace wash water pumps, back wash pumps, and skimmer pumps. Mixed Liquor Return (MLR) Pump Improvements • Evaluate the need for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and two speed pumps. • Replace existing Mixed Liquor Pumps with larger capacity pumps. • This project may include upgrades for the electrical or a brand-new building to house VFDs. Nutrient Removal and Process Control improvements • Evaluate options for basin sampling. • Install ChemScan analyzers. Primary Sedimentation Basin Sludge Collector Guide Rail Replacement • Remove and replace the guiderail. Secondary Clarifiers 2 and 3 Drive Replacement • Replace the existing drive mechanisms. Foul Air System Improvement • Improvements to the grit disposal channel. • Replace blast gates at primary clarifiers. • Install clean out ports. Primary Influent and Effluent Wetwell Recoating and Primary Clarifier Lining Repair • Evaluate the failing T-locks liners and recommend repair. Project CP0953SE05 - SEWRP Blower Building Air Intake Cooling: Blower Building Air Intake Cooling • Study alternatives to cool down intake air. • Study the condition of the building and its efficiencies as it relates to the current system. Project CP0953SE10 - SEWRP EIC Upgrades and Replacement: Upgrade/Replace the EIC System • Conduct a plant wide EIC equipment condition assessment. • Add Uninterruptible Power System to the blower building to enhance the operational reliability. • Replace equipment (I/Os, PLCs, etc.) as necessary. City may include other miscellaneous improvements at the Site, as needed. An electronic Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on October 12, 2021 at 8 am through Microsoft Teams. 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
Surrogate of Middlesex County, New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 10, 2021. The undersigned executor will furnish you with a copy of said Will upon request. Turp, Coates, Driggers and White, PC is the attorney representing the Executor of the Estate. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Rule 4:806. Dated: September 21, 2021 Paul Raz Rasmussen, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Eleanor Toth, De-ceased. Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept. 26, 2021 / 41572
Public Notice CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the October 4, 2021 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. ZON21-00164 (District 5) Within the 5900 block of East Adobe Road (north side) and 800 block of North Recker Road (west side). Located at the northwest corner of Adobe and Recker Road (2.1± acres). Rezone from Single Residence 7 (RS-7) to Multiple Residence 3 (RM-3) with a Planned Area Development Overlay (PAD) and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a multiple residence development. Reese Anderson, Pew and Lake, PLC, applicant; City of Mesa, owner. DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 26 th day of September 2021. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 26, 2021 / 44567
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: CP0953SE01 Southeast Water Reclamation Plant Process (SEWRP) Improvements CP0953SE05 SEWRP Blower Building Air Intake Cooling CP0953SE10 SEWRP Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) Upgrades and Replacement Southeast Water Reclamation Plant, 6308 E. Baseline Road The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Projects listed above. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed 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
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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. Any-one interested in attending the Pre-Submittal Conference should request an invitation from Donna Horn (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 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/ architectural-engineering-designopportunities. 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 one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@ mesaaz.gov by 2 pm on October 28, 2021. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. 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-selfservice). 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 26, Oct 3, 2021 / 41586
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