LaFeriaNews04-1-09

FARMERS

SM

Gets you back where you belong

R I N I T Y

Auto ~ Home ~ Flood ~ Mobile Home

1102 E. TYLER AVE, HARLINGEN

FUNERAL HOME

Ph: 440-8890

Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc. LA FERIA 317 S. MAIN (956) 797-3122

Freddy and Lenny Elizondo

HARLINGEN 702 E. HARRISON (956) 425-8200

MERCEDES

Funeral Directors

HIGH SPEED INTERNET & COMPUTER SERVICES

236 S. OHIO (956) 565-1175

Caring, Compassionate, Courteous Service Nationwide Shipping Service

Not just family operated, but one of the finest

• 1002 E. Harrison • Harlingen, Texas (956) 364-2444

LOCAL FAMILY OWNED

Kent Jones

Funeral homes left in the Rio Grande Valley

kjones3@Farmersagent.com

La Hacienda Healthcare 956-425-2812

24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care Physical·Occupational· Speech Therapy Wound Care IV Therapy Medicare & Medicaid Accepted Hospice & Private Pay

www.lahaciendahealthcare.com

900 W. VAN BUREN • HARLINGEN • 956.421.2608• FAX: 801.730.6001

2nd Chance Financing-Credit Problems?

Call Pete Caballero

STOP PAYING RENT

NOW

Own Your Home We Can Help 1-800-269-5163

RBI# 33178

“WE WON’T BE UNDERSOLD” 1-888-233-5721

P.O.Box 1871 1401West Business 77 San Benito, TX 78586

Hearing Instrument Specialists FREE CLEANING & IN-STORE REPAIRS Stop in for a FREE Hearing Evaluation

Now Accepting Medicaid

Expwy 83 (between Rabb & Solis Rds.) La Feria

www.yourhearingcare.com

797-3839 800-276-4048

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CENTRAL PARK Quick Lube

Stop. Go. Pennzoil. ©1999 Pennzoil Products Company.

Located across Expressway 77/83 from VALLE VISTA MALL (North of H.E.B. on the Frontage Rd.)

All Valley

Let Us Help You Protect Your Car’s Engine All Year Long

Commercial & Residential Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance & Filter Service Servicing All Makes, Models and Brands

AIR SERVICE “Quality Service You Can Depend On For All Your HVAC Equipment Needs”

428-5311 • 797-2552

27166 S. White Ranch Road State Licensed & Insured TACLB015601C

Rudy Garza Funerals, Inc. 219 S. Main, La Feria, TX 1-800-425-8200 1702 E. Harrison Harlingen, TX 78550

Quality Linens & Uniforms

Family Owned and Operated by the Rudy Garza Family Since 1974

236 S. Ohio Mercedes, TX 78570

Queen City Services Quality Linens & Uniform Rental

956-565-0666 Fax:956-565-6865 1-888-955-0666 546 South Illinois ♦ Mercedes, Texas 78570

Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Closed Sundays 501 W. Expressway 83 • Harlingen, Texas (956) 428-8000

COME WORSHIP WITH US

LA FERIA CHURCH OF CHRIST

912 N. Parker Road La Feria TX 78559

“Put

(next to VIP Trailer Park)

Christ Back in Your Life”

Spanish Bible Study Every Thurday Night at 6:30 pm Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM Gene Head, Minister 956-797-9890

www.laferiachurchofchrist.com

Lionettes – In the News!! by: Coach Mary Wetegrove

LA FERIA CONTRACTORS MECHANIC SHOP “Let Professionals Service Your Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Trailers” Offering: Oil & Filter Changes Inspection on Cars - Motorcycles DOT and Non-DOT Trucks & Trailers COME BY AND SEE US 123 South Beddoes Rd., La Feria 797- 2231 HOURS: 8:00 - 5:00 MONDAY - FRIDAY

W E S U P P ORT THE MIGHTY LIONS!

BILL BUNTON

AUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE, INC. Wally Bunton

“The Parts Place Where People Provide The Solutions” 1101 W. Hwy. 83 (956) 565-2473

Mercedes e-mail: bunton@hiline.net

GO LIONS & LIONETTES GO!

M VEC

Lunch

Pizza, Tator Tots, Salad, Assorted Fruit, Milk

We Support You All The Way

THE MIGHTY LIONS

www.letsgondo.com/1119

La Feria I.S.D. School Menu

Thursday Chorizo & Bean Taquito, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch

Rotini & Meatballs, Green Beans, Lettuce & Tomato, Assorted Fruit, Bread / Milk

www.topsrgv.com

MEP Consulting Services

Licensed in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma

CLAW YOUR WAY TO VICTORY!

Friday

1 Breakfast 2 Breakfast 3 Breakfast Banana Bread, Graham Crackers, Orange Juice, Milk

MAROD ENGINEERING

Magic Valley Electric Co-op

April 1, 2009 - April 7, 2009 Wednesday

Marco Rodriguez, PE

Pancake w/ Syrup, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch

Cheese Quesadilla, Spanish Rice, Seasoned Beans, Assorted Fruit, Milk

Monday

Tuesday

6 Breakfast 7 Breakfast Cereal, Graham Crackers, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch

Meatloaf Burger, Mixed Vegetables, Lettuce & Tomato, Assorted Fruit, Milk

www.letsgondo.com/1120

Breakfast Cheese Pocket, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch

Chicken Nuggets, Tator Tots, Tossed Salad, Assorted Fruit, Bread /Milk

www.letsgondo.com/1108

128 W Oleander Ave La Feria, Texas 78559 mundo@rgv.rr.com

p:956-797-3300 f: 956-797-3301 c:956-245-4901

We’ve Got Them. It’s Worth The Trip To Raymondville To See Them.

Go Team Go!

KANSAS

BRAD SHIELDS Attorney at Law

120-B N. Main, P.O. Box 926 La Feria, TX 78559 (956) 797-6116

0-12 YRS Educational Curriculum Serving Home Cooked Meals

brad@bradshieldslaw.com

NOW ENROLLING CCMS ACCEPTED

PROBATE • BUSINESS • REAL ESTATE • LITIGATION TAXES • FAMILY • MUNICIPAL • CRIMINAL

ATTENTION

DO YOU HAVE MEDICARE PART A & B ?

You may QUALIFY for additional benefits: • No Deductible • Dental • Low Co-Pays • Vision • Transportation

DIANA P CRUZ CSI CONSULTANT,LLC

440-8736 • 571 - 5059

Public Service #1 Message

Sports Safety

HOME OWNERS INSURANCE

Avoid Tooth & Mouth Injuries Between 13% to 39% of Dental Injuries occur while playing sports have fun but be careful

PAY LESS....CHECK

√OORHES INSURANCE AGENCY 518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN

(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938

Complete Line of Flowering Bedding Plants • Shrubs • Palm Trees • Trees • Quart Sizes & Up

3

$ 99

1214 Dixieland Rd., Suite #4 Harlingen

428-5322

Starting at ived es r r A l Just ete Tab ues ncr • Stat o C • ath rd B • Bi Open: Monday-Saturday 7am - 5:30pm

WANTED!

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Pictures & Stories 956-797-9920

201 West Business 83 • La Feria • 797-2751

SOME OF LIFE’S TOUGHEST CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN OVER COFFEE.

laferianews@aol.com P.O.Box 999 La Feria, TX 78559

When was the last time you had that conversation about Life Insurance?

Talk to me today about your life insurance needs.

John Ftacek, Agent 101 South Main St La Feria, TX 78559 Bus: 956-797-2881 john.ftacek.g5pp@statefarm.com

Eat, drink, sleep, shower, cook, clean...

Wade Feed Store

makes it better.

“30 years of Quality Customer Service”

Feed Brands Showmaster Show Feeds

Bluebonnet



ACCO

Hog  Goat  Lamb Steers Animal Health Products Pet Supplies Stock Tanks & Fencing Saddle Horse Tack

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in NY or WI) • State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI) • Home Offices: Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com® P062020 0806

(956)425-1419 or 1-800-439-0193 4797 W. Expressway 83, Harlingen

Culligan Water of the Rio Grande Valley

• 1-800-698-5491

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

* Introductory offer is subject to credit approval is valid for residental products and services at participating dealerships, is not valid with any other offer, is only for new customers and does not include the cost of installation. The Good Housekeeping Seal applies to drinking water systems, softeners, whole-house filters and air systems.

INVITATION FOR BIDS PROPOSED 2.0 MGD WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS LA FERIA, TEXAS REAL ESTATE

EMPLOYMENT CHILD CARE SERVICES:

6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Infants, Toddlers, and After School Pick-Ups, Drop-Ins. 204 Magnolia. CALL ANYTIME. 797-3420

S. Martinez Realty

Homes

Land

AUTO

INSURANCE

PAY LESS....CHECK √OORHES INSURANCE AGENCY 518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN

(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938

Help Wanted:

Dominos Pizza La Feria

Delivery Drivers $6.55/hr, plus gas.

Apply in person - 797-2121

For Sale:

2 sets of Steps: 1 Single 1 Double at Kenwood RV Park Lot 147 La Feria call 797-5006

1/8 Mi. N. Beddoes Rd. Box 1291 La Feria, TX 78559

American Legion Post 439

(956)797-1341

Available for Quinceañeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or business occasions

797-3701 Open To The Public 145 E. Commercial La Feria

TexSCAN Week of March 29, 2009 AUTOS $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS & Repos! 2002 Kia Spectra $900! 1994 Infiniti J30 $500!

Loaded. 1998 Honda Civic $800. Fee for listings, 1-800-544-1092 ext. L750.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 100% RECESSION PROOF! Do you earn $800 in a day? Your own local candy route. 25 machines and candy. All for $9,995. 1-888-6255481. Multi Vend, LLC.

DRIVERS OTR DRIVERS: JOIN PTL! Up to 34¢ cpm.

Required 12 months experience and CDL-A. Out 10-14 days. No felony or DUI past 5 years. 1-877740-6262. www.ptl-inc.com PICKUP TRUCK & COMMERCIAL truck drivers needed. Deliver RV trailers and commercial trucks and buses to all 48 states and Canada. Log on to www.RVdeliveryjobs.com GET IN ON GOV’T Stimulus now! Heavy Equipment School. 3week training program.

Backhoes, Bulldozers, Trackhoes. Local job placement asst. Start digging. 1-866-362-6497

EDUCATION STUDY AT HOME and Graduate with your High School Diploma in less than 3 months!

Nationally Accredited Free Brochure: 1877-926-6699. Nationwide Academy- Also Available in Spanish.

ENTERTAINMENT WORLD’S LARGEST GUN show. April 4&5.

Tulsa, OK fairgrounds. Saturday 8-6, Sunday 8-4.

Wanenmacher Productions. Free appraisals. Bring your guns! www.tulsaarmsshow.com.

HELP WANTED FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE sales, TV leads, newspaper inserts, direct mail, lead nancing, exclusive territories, 75% commission advances. Call today, Old American Insurance Company, 1-888-228-4046.

FLORIDA BOUND! GUYS/GALS to travel USA with coed business group representing major Rock & Roll, Hip-Hop, fashion and sport publications! Transportation furnished. Must start ASAP, 1-888-802-8747. Leave message.

HOMES FOR SALE 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $225/month. 5 bedroom, 4 bath, $276/month. Foreclosures & HUD’s. 5% down, 20 years, buy@8%. These homes won’t last. Fee for listings, 1-800-544-6258 ext.S898.

FORECLOSURES & BANK repos! 5 bedroom, 4 bath, $14,657or $255/month. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, $10,100 or $199/month. 5% down, 30 years, buy @ 8%. These homes won’t last. Fee for listings, 1-800-544-6258 ext. 9847.

MISCELLANEOUS AIRLINES ARE HIRING, Train for high paying aviation maintenance career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified.

Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 1-888-349-5387.

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home.

Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualied. Call 1-866858-2121, www.CenturaOnline.com

REAL ESTATE 5.02 ACRES NORTH of Brady. Central water, electricity. Seasonal creek, oaks, mesquite trees.

Newer manufactured homes allowed. Low down, low monthly payments, TX Vet nancing. 1-800876-9720. www.ranchenterprisesltd.com

$93 MONTH BUYS land for RV,MH or cabin. Gated entry, $590 down, ($5900/10.91%/7yr) 90 day same as cash, Guaranteed nancing, 1-936-377-3235 $106 MONTH BUYS land for RV/motor home/ house, pier, boat ramp, pool, clubhouse, gated entry, on Lake Fork, $690 down ($6900/10.91%/7yr) Guaranteed nancing, 1-214-696-2315 ABSOLUTELY THE BEST VIEW Lake Medina/ Bandera 1/4 acre tract, central W/S/E, RV/motor home/house, OK only $830 down $235 month (12.91%/10yr), Guaranteed nancing, More information call 1-830-460-8354 MUST SELL 1 ACRE only $14,900. Only 30 minutes from cool Ruidoso, NM. Great location, central water, big views, adjacent to public golf.

Ask about our 3&5 acre parcels. Call NMLR today.

1-877-926-8201.

OWNER SACRIFICE MUST sell quickly. 1 acre with lake access on 44,752 acre lake for only $19,900! Owner nance, won’t last. Call now.

1-888-316-5253.

TEXAS & OLD MEXICO: Affordable hunting & fishing property. 100 acres for $79,000 with 10% down & no credit check. All sizes available up to 20,000 acres. Call 1-877-77-BIGLAND (1-877-772-4452)

RV’S FOR SALE REPO SALE! TRAVEL trailers, fifth wheels, Must go! Call 1-866-813-2770.

Run Your Ad In TexSCAN! Statewide Ad ................. $500

307 Newspapers, 1,018,298 Circulation

The Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this project, which was published in the NADBank News on June 3, 2003.

The City of La Feria intends using part of the proceeds of a grant from the North American Development Bank (NADB), through its EPA-funded Border Environment Infrastructure Fund (BEIF) and grant and loan funds from the Texas Water Development Board towards the cost of this project.

The City of La Feria will receive sealed bids for the Proposed 2.0 MGD Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements until 3:00 PM Monday, April 6, 2009, at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas, 78559. The bids should be submitted to the attention of Sunny K. Philip, City Manager. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2009 at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas.

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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Enlarge Backwash Settling Basin Purchase and Install Vertical Backwash Pumps Reinforced Concrete 4 Bay Filter Box Filter Underdrains High Rate Filter Media Fiberglass Backwash trough, Weir Box, and surface Wash System Butterfly Control Valve with Vane Generators Filter Instrumentation Filter piping Pneumatic System and Dryness Prefabricated Fiberglass Building Yard Piping Chlorination Building Chlorination Equipment Chemical Building Chemical Equipment 6" and 4" Site Water Service, 3" Meter and 4" Backflow Preventor Trench and Structure Excavation Protection Adding Gate to Chain Link Fencing Protective Coating 16" Drain Line and Control Box Electrical Replace 18" Steel Line from intake to Vent Pipe Plaque

All or part of this project will be paid from the proceeds of a NAD Bank grant. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with NADB and Texas Municipal Policies and Procedures.

This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids (IFB) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are, or will be, a party to this IFB, RFQ, or any resulting contract.

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy,” which includes EPAapproved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contract, subcontracts, and procurement to SMWBE’s. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows:

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To Order: Call This Newspaper direct, or call Texas Press Service at 1-800-749-4793 Today!

NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We urge readers to use caution and when in doubt contact the Texas Attorney General at 1-800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop

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Notice of Explanation

TOWN OF COMBES, TEXAS NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY/ RECREATION CENTER PROJECT TxCDBG Project #728490 The Town of Combes intends to utilize a grant from Texas Community Development Block Grant Program to construct a neighborhood facility/recreation center. The project is partially located in the 100-year floodplain; nevertheless, the proposed improvements cannot be undertaken in any other location, as acquisition costs would exceed available program resources. Failure to develop the project would result in the continuation of unsafe and unhealthy living conditions for the locality.

The project is Phase 2 of a Neighborhood Facility/Recreation Center project and consists of the construction of a pre-engineered building 3,320 square feet in area, with a concrete slab foundation, masonry walls, and a metal roof. The project also includes site preparation for utilities, landscaping, and necessary appurtenances. Construction will take place at the site of the current Combes Community Park, and will constitute an extension of the existing Recreation Building that is Phase I of the development. All improvements will be constructed above grade.

The project site is located in the area designated Flood Hazard Zone B, an area between limits of the 100-year flood and 500-year flood; subject to 100-year flooding with average depths of less than one (1) foot, or where the contributing drainage area is less than one square mile; or areas protected by levees from the base flood. Constructing the proposed facility above the indicated flood stage will help to ensure that damage from potential flooding will be avoided.

A Floodplains and Wetlands Early Public Notice was published on March 5, 2009, and a public hearing to discuss the project was held on March 9, 2009. No comments were received.

The following agencies were consulted regarding this project: Cameron County, Texas; the Federal Emergency Management Agency; the Texas Historical Commission; the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; the Texas Water Development Board; the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture; the United States Corps of Engineers; the Texas Dept. of Health, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. No objections were received from any of these agencies.

Flood insurance will be provided for the facility. It is the judgment of the officials of the Town of Combes that the benefits of the facilities proposed have been determined to outweigh considerations of Executive Orders No. 11988 and No. 11990. A more detailed description of the project and copies of the FEMA Flood Maps are available for citizen review in the Combes municipal offices.

The public may submit written comments concerning this project. In order to be considered, those comments must be received by the Town of Combes on or before April 10, 2009.

Comments may be delivered in person to the Combes municipal offices at 306 Templeton in Combes, or be sent by mail addressed to the Town of Combes, P.O. Box 280, Combes, TX 78535.

Silvestre Garcia, Mayor Date published: April 1, 2009

CATEGORY CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICES

MBE 34% 18% 13% 22%

WBE 8% 29% 13% 26%

Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

Plans and specifications may be examined without charge at the City of La Feria’s office and at Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Assoc., Inc., 1604 E. Highway 83, Weslaco, Texas, 78596. Proposal forms, specifications, plans and contract documents may be obtained at the Weslaco office of Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Assoc., Inc., Consulting Engineers, for the purchase price of One Hundred ($ 100.00) Dollars for each set of documents. This payment represents reproduction costs, and is non-refundable. No refunds will be made.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 3:00 PM on Monday March 30, 2009, at the City Hall, La Feria, Texas. However, it is not mandatory that prospective bidders attend.

A certified or cashier’s check or an acceptable bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the total bid shall accompany each bid proposal as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into contract with the City of La Feria and furnish performance and payment bonds on the forms provided.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of the contract, written by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas, as located in Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government code, and satisfactory to the City of La Feria.

Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves of all local conditions. To be qualified for the award of a contract, Bidders must satisfy the following minimum criteria: (a) The bidder must demonstrate successful completion during the last five (5) years of at least one project comparable in nature and scope to this project. (b) At least two key personnel, and their potential alternate, employed by the Bidder must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in similar construction projects. (c) The Bidder must have an employee to be dedicated to this project, who is experienced in scheduling with demonstrated ability in employing scheduling techniques similar to those to be used for this project.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60.

Bids may be held by City of La Feria for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders qualifications prior to the contract award.

All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.

CITY OF LA FERIA, TEXAS

Sunny K. Philip, City Manager Name and Title

3-18-2009 Date

Welcome!!!

write me at laferianews@aol.com

Hello, my name is ShyAnne

I am just over 1 yr. and have been spayed and am current on all my shots. I am a tri-color terrier mix. I have a lot of energy and love to go on walks. My hip was hurt when I was found, but it is better and I barely limp. I would love a forever home.

Call, Darlene at 797-1234 to find more out about me

Hello, my name is Riley,

I am a the cattle dog. I have a striking tri-color coat and have been spayed and am current on all of my shots. I am 2-3 yrs. old and love attention and want to adopt a family that has a large fenced yard where I can run and play. I am about 35 pounds and am leash trained. Please, call Darlene at 797-1234 to find out more about me.

Tip of Tex K-9 Rescue Harlingen, Texas

www.recycledrovers.petfinder.com

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS La Feria I.S.D. is soliciting proposals for the following items.

DEPOSITORY CONTRACT Specifications may be picked up at the La Feria I.S.D. Business Office located at 203 East Oleander Avenue, La Feria, Texas or by calling (956) 797-2612. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope with the words “SEALED PROPOSAL” typed or printed on the outside of the envelope and addressed to the Business Manager, Mr. Ramon Mendoza. Deadline for proposals will be on April 24, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. La Feria I.S.D. reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive all formalities or to accept the proposal most advantageous to the district.

Ramon Mendoza Business Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE The La Feria City Commission will be holding the first of two public hearings on April 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the City Commission Meeting Room located at 115 East Commercial Avenue, La Feria. The subject of the public hearing will be the possible annexation of the following properties: Blocks 7, 9, 11 and 13, Minnesota-Texas Land and Irrigation Company Subdivision The public is invited to attend.

PUBLIC NOTICE The La Feria City Commission will be holding the first of two public hearings on April 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the City Commission Meeting Room located at 115 East Commercial Avenue, La Feria. The subject of the public hearing will be the possible annexation of the following properties: Lots 12, 13 and 14, La Feria Grant; Unsubdivided Tract R; Unsubdivided Tract R1; Blocks A – G, Longoria Subdivision; Blocks 1, 3 and 5, Minnesota-Texas Land and Irrigation Company Subdivision The public is invited to attend.

Contact this rescue group to adopt...Rescue Group: Tip of Tex K-9 Rescue. Contact: DEE LABUNSKI Phone: (956) 245-4809 E-mail: labunski@aol.com Website: http:// www.TIPOFTEXK9RESCUE.ORG Address: 1514 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Suite 24 Harlingen , TX 78550 Cricket

CITY OF LA FERIA HOME FAIR Thursday, April 9, 2009 FIRST – TIME HOME BUYER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you’re in the market for your first home, you do not want to miss out on the opportunity of having your questions answered under one roof!

• Applications will be available for Zero-interest, forgivable loans up to $20,000 for qualifying “First Time Home Buyers” • Loans are geared to help with the down payment, closing costs, and financing fees • Mortgage companies will be available to answer your questions and assist you • Real estate agents will be available with the most current list of homes within the La Feria city limits • Homebuilders will be available with house plans and the most current information in the industry • Insurance Agencies will answer your home and property insurance questions • City staff will be available to assist in the process Location: Chaparral Building 108 S. Main La Feria, Texas Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For more information contact: Ben Guerrero, at City Hall, 956-797-2261 Our goal is to make this information and assistance available to you so that you can make informed decisions.

Sunny K. Philip City Manager March 23, 2009 THE CITY OF LA FERIA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CITY.

Saturday, April 4, 2009 * 9 am – Noon

La Feria TRASH BASH

Come help us Beautify the Community Lunch Served * Contact Tabitha 797-2261