West Valley View Business - 04.07.2021

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Volume 32 Issue 21 Goodyear, AZ

April 7, 2021

Business Briefcase

BY LAUREN SERRATO

West Valley View Staff Writer

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ello everyone and welcome back to Business Briefcase!

This week we are going to satisfy that sweet tooth by featuring two local businesses that offer treats to help with those cravings. The next time you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve your guests at your event or searching for a gift for your significant other, consider supporting these two West Valley business owners.

IN THE BIZ

Cierra’s Macarons Owner: Cierra Ruiz This small business is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a wedding, a family party or just a Friday night you’re looking to treat yourself. Cierra’s Macarons was created by Cierra Ruiz in November 2020 when she realized her hobby and passion for the little treats could be transformed into a business. “Being a military brat, I used to live in Italy, I traveled to France a lot and found a new love for macarons. I kind of became obsessed and decided to teach myself how to make them,” Ruiz said. All of the macarons are made from scratch from Ruiz’s kitchen as she juggles being a stay-at-home mother of three and going to college to become a nurse. The homemade treats can be ordered in a variety of flavors and colors.

“They’re French macarons for parties, weddings, events or just to fill your macaron craving. They’re made with a Public Notices ............... page 2 © Copyright, 2021 West Valley View, Inc.

whole bunch of love.” For more information or to place an order, visit Cierra’s Mac•a•rons on Facebook or email cierraruiz18@gmail.com.

Isas Sweets Owner: Isabella Gramajo Like many teens in high school, Isabella Gramajo was on the hunt for a part-time job, but the pandemic made it more challenging to find one that would accommodate her schedule. Forced into quarantine, Gramajo decided to start experimenting with small desserts and realized this could be her alternative to a job. Isas Sweets offers a variety of desserts, including chocolate-covered strawberries, flan, cake pops, floral arrangements and other chocolate-covered goodies.

What started as just a few orders for close friends and family members turned into orders constantly flowing in and gaining popularity on social While her business is new, Cierra’s Macarons have been feamedia with over 4,000 followers. tured in local weddings and events. Customers have the op“The smiles and positive feedback I tion to order a tier for the macarons at an additional price.

(Photo courtesy of Cierra Ruiz) received from a lot of them was such an amazing feeling. With the support of have small businesses when I say I put my best friend, friends and family, my a different kind of care and quality in small business took off pretty fast, and everything I make, as it is a reflection I couldn’t be more grateful as to where of me. I am very meticulous with my I am now,” Gramajo said. The Buck- work and care about what my customers eye resident said she is proud of the are receiving, and my main priority is growth her business has seen, including making sure they’re 100% satisfied with the quality of products she offers. “My the outcome of their order,” she said. To business offers high-quality goods and place an order or to see the full menu services for very fair prices. I’m speak- and prices, visit Isas Sweets on Instaing for myself and many others that gram @Isas.sweetss.

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Coming out of the COVID-19 tunnel

BY JOHN SAFIN

President/CEO Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce

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e had a bit of a surprise on March 25. That’s the day Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order to transition “required” virus mitigation to “recommended.” Many, including me, thought changes with virus mandates and regulations would happen midsummer.

Within moments of the governor’s announcement, business professionals and community leaders contacted me with a “Yay! This is over!” or “Oh no!

It’s too soon!”

To be clear, I don’t really have a personal opinion on whether the governor’s action was good or bad. My stance as the chamber of commerce president remains the same: Let’s do whatever is best to keep our community physically, mentally and economically strong and safe.

I had been thinking about our post-pandemic world several days prior to Gov. Ducey’s executive order. I thought about the good and bad things that happened as a result of the pandemic. Some were both good and

Public Notice IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Michael David Farmer, an Adult NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are re-quired to present their claims with-in four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must

bad, like virtual meetings. Good that more people became comfortable using webcams and being on camera. On the other hand, the “mullet outfit” was low point in human history. Bad were the number of people who lost jobs, took a pay reduction, had to close their business, or had added responsibilities as parent-worker-teacher. Good were the number of kindhearted people who stepped up to help as much as they could.

I miss the handshake — this centuries-old tradition upstaged by the fist bump before social distancing became a thing. Maybe it’s an old-school, Gen X way of thinking. Maybe the handshake really is a symbol of good faith as the ancient Egyptians has intended. The fist bump is fast and fleeting, while the handshake represents a longer connection.

We learned a lot during the pandemic about ourselves, about others, about what we can do and what we had to adapt to do. I’m always trying to predict the future to see what the “next step” will be for business and the community. You can help determine that future.

If you’re willing, please take the Southwest Valley Chamber’s “Post-COVID

Prep” survey tinyurl.com/swvcsurvey.

Your input would be useful to the entire community.

Sadly, too many of us will miss family and friends who passed during the pandemic. If anything, we’ve learned more about personal priorities. Treasuring as many moments as possible with the people important to us. Letting them know they matter in our life.

As we emerge from the pandemic, please remember to be courteous and respectful. We live in an amazing community with amazing people. Let’s make sure we show that to each other as often as possible. It’s always a great day in the Southwest Valley because of you.

PB2021-070332 LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: 1. Paul C. Bartoltti has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction except as follows: DATE Address: 2.

DEAD-LINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All per-sons having claims against the Es-tate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims

be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at Ida B. O’Neill, 5129 W Mescal St. Glendale AZ 85304 DATED this 9th day of March, 2021 /s/ Ida B O’Neill Ida B O’Neill. PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business, Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 2021/ 37169

Public Notice SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Terri Leigh Bartoletti, adult.

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must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at (address) AD-DRESS 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors.

DATED: 3/24/21 /s/ Paul C. Bartoletti Paul C. Bartoletti, PUBLISHED: West Valley View and West Valley Business , Apr 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 37451

Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 24, 2021 –

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10:00am Project: Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements DMB White Tank, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be avail-able on April 16, 2021. All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc.com to make arrangements to receive the bid documents electronically. Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject. The MAN-DATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on April 21, 2021 at 11:00am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 24, 2021 at the DMB Verrado Offices –4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396.

Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:05am via Zoom call.

A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Con-tractor pursuant to this Notice shall be accompanied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%) of the bid amount, listing DMB White Tank, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contractor refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with DMB White Tank, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work.

The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal.

A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of

the Contract. All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all liens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents.

Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. DMB White Tank, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason DMB White Tank, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by DMB White Tank, LLC or its representatives.

Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc. com – reference Exeter Blvd Ph4 East CFD Civil Improvements.

No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

shown above as the location of sale. The above described property shall be offered for sale pursuant to A.R.S. �33-1023.

The proceeds from the sale will be applied to the cost of sale and to the lien, and any money that remains will be disposed of as provided in A.R.S. �331023. COVID-19 Guidelines to be followed with limited number of attendees as stated in state guidelines.

HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE By: Cecilia A. Prendergast Title Administrator Dated: April 7, 2021 November April, 14, 2021.

Published: West Valley View, April 7, 14, 2021 / 37367

Public Notice INVITATION TO BID Bids Due: June 24, 2021 – 10:00am Project: Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements Verrado ARC, LLC seeks qualified General Contractors, with a minimum A- General Engineering license, to submit sealed bids for the Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements which consists of, but is not limited to concrete, paving, streetlights, signage & striping in accordance with the plans and specifications (the “Work”). The Successful Contractor shall be responsible for all coordination associated with the Work. Copies of the plans, specifications, bid documents and detailed information for this project will be available on April 16, 2021.

All interested parties should contact Deana Burris at dburris@ dmbinc.com to obtain access to the electronic bid documents.

Please reference the project name listed above in the email subject line. The MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on April 21, 2021 at 10:00am. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom call. A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00am on June 24, 2021 at the DMB Verrado Offices – 4236 N. Verrado Way Suite A200, Buckeye, AZ 85396.

Bids submitted after 10:00am will not be accepted. Bids will be opened privately but read aloud at 10:30am via Zoom call.

A meeting invitation will be sent to all interested parties. Unless all bids are rejected, the Contract will be awarded within twenty-one (21) days. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder that submits a complete and accurate bid. A complete and accurate bid will include all information requested in the bid documents. Every bid made by a Contractor pursuant to this Notice shall be ac-companied by a surety bond for ten percent (10%)

Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE OF MO-BILE HOME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item of personal property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder, to satisfy a landlord’s lien: Mobile Home Make: MISS MH Body Style: 12 X 60 MH Model Year: 1968 VIN: AZ344116 Date and Time of Sale: 05/06/2021 10:00 AM Location of Sale: Space No. 393 HOLIDAY VILLAGE 701 S DOBSON ROAD MESA, AZ 85202 Name of landlord: HOLIDAY MHC, LP DBA HOLIDAY VILLAGE Amount of Claimed Lien: $2,685.81 as of October 20, 2020 The Land-lord reserves the right to bid at said sale and if its bid is the highest, to purchase said mo-bile home. The Landlord claims a lien against this property in the amount shown above as of the date shown above, for rents and other charges which have accrued through that date under a rental agreement covering the space occupied by the mobile home.

The rental agreement giving rise to this lien was entered into by the Landlord and the following parties, owners of the mobile home, as tenants: Date of Rental Agreement: 08/15/2018 Name(s) of Tenant(s): Kurt G Webster Owner of Record: Kurt G Webster Revocable Trust Said mobile home is located at the address

of the bid amount, listing Verrado ARC, LLC as the Obligee, as a guarantee that the Contractor will enter into a contract to perform the Work, or as liquidated damages in the event the Contract-or refuses or fails to enter into the Contract with Verrado ARC, LLC upon award. Cashiers checks will not be accepted. The bonds will be returned to all Contractors whose bids are not awarded the Contract, and to the successful Contractor, upon execution of the Contract, and receipt of Payment and Performance bonds for the Work. The cost for providing Payment and Performance bonds shall be included in the bid submittal. A Payment and Performance bond will be required in the amount of 100% of the original Contract value for the duration of the Contract.

All bidders shall be required to submit, with their bid proposal, a completed Certificate of Insurance evidencing their ability to meet the insurance requirements for this project. The Contractor shall carry property damage and public liability insurance and shall hold and save harmless Verrado ARC, LLC, DMB White Tank, LLC, the City of Buckeye and the Verrado District 1 Community Facilities District from any employer’s liability and from any and all li-ens for materials or labor in connection with this Work as specified in the bid documents. Any bids submitted without the bid bond, certificate of insurance and any other items as required in the bid documents will be deemed incomplete, and will be rejected. Verrado ARC, LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withhold the award for any reason Verrado ARC, LLC determines necessary and appropriate. Award of the successful bid shall be subject to approval by Verrado ARC, LLC or its representatives. Interested parties shall refer to the bid package and addendums for further information, or contact Deana Burris at dburris@dmbinc. com – reference Sunrise Ln Ph7B CFD Civil Improvements.

No engineer’s estimate will be distributed.

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