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Since we have heard so much bad-mouthing coming from the present administration, we see a similarity to the way that Zimbabwe went. Zimbabwe is at 9,000% ination, which means it takes six months of salary just to buy a loaf of bread. The deďŹ nition of ination is any increase in the supply of money. Should we not voice our objection to what is going on in D.C.? From The Annuity Man
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WANTED The return of the two picnic tables stolen from the RGV Shrine Club during the weekend of April 4 and 5!! These tables were for the use of handicap children and their families during the Shrine sponsored clinics. If you have any information about this crime, please call the La Feria Police Department at 797-3121.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Santa Rosa Independent School District is accepting proposals for the following:
PROPOSAL NO. 09-01 STUDENT ATHLETIC INSURANCE PROPOSAL NO. 09-02 ATHLETIC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009 AT 2:00 p.m. General conditions and other information is available at the Santa Rosa ISD web site www.santarosaisd.org.
Please contact Lucio Mendoza, Chief Financial Officer, if you have any questions at (956) 636-9810 Ext.110.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Santa Rosa I.S.D is soliciting proposal for the following item:
Depository Contract Specifications may be picked up at the Santa Rosa I.S.D Business Office (Room 35) located at 301 Jesus Cruz, Santa Rosa, Texas or the District website www.srtx.org/Bids&Proposals/Depository Contract Proposal. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope with the words “Depository Contract Sealed Proposal” on the outside of the envelope and addressed to Chief Financial Officer, Lucio Mendoza. Deadline for Proposal will be on May 8, 2009, @ 3:00 p.m. Santa Rosa 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
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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $2,990.00--Convert your logs to valuable lumber with your own Norwood portable band sawmill. Log skidders also available. norwoodsawmills.com/300n. Free information: 1-800-578-1363-Ext300-N.
HOMES FOR SALE 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH, $296 month, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, $245 month. Foreclosures & HUD’s. 5% down, 20 years, buy @ 8%. These homes won’t last. Fee for listings, 1-800-544-6258 ext. S898. 8 BEDROOM, 4 BATH HUD $22,882. 3 bedroom, 2 bath only $10,000. 5 bedroom, 3 bath only $10,886. Foreclosures & Bank Repos. These homes will sell. Fee for listings, 1-800-544-6258 ext. 9847. FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 500+ Texas Homes must be sold! Redc, Free Brochure 1-800-308-5571 www.Auction.com
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RVS FOR SALE HUGH RV REPO liquidation. Bank is liquidating fifth wheels and travel trailers. No reasonable offers refused. Prices start at $9,995. Call toll free, 1-877-726-8671. REPO SALE! TRAVEL trailers, fifth wheels, Must go! Call 1-866-813-2770.
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RABIES CLINIC Saturday, April 25, 2009 Sponsored by the City of La Feria
LOCATION: Behind the Fire Station on Commercial Avenue TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. COST OF RABIES VACCINATION: $12.00 Veterinarians from Altas Palmas Animal Clinic will be administering the vaccinations. Any other vaccinations will be an additional charge –cost varies per animal.
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DONDE: Detrás de la Estación de Bomberos por la Avenida Comercial HORARIO: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. COSTO DE LA VACUNA RABIA: $12.00 Veterinarios de la Clínica de Altas Palmas estarán administrando las vacunas. Cualquier otra vacuna tendrá costo adicional – el costo puede variar según el animal.
INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of La Feria, Texas, is inviting bids for Proposed Street Improvements. Bids will be received at 10:00 AM, April 27, 2009, at the City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids should be addressed to City Manager Sunny K. Philip at the above address and should include the notation “Sealed Bid” as well as the date and time of the bid opening. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be PURCHASED from the office of Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Assoc., Inc., 1604 E. Highway 83, Weslaco, Texas, for Forty ($ 40.00) Dollars per set. All proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check upon a national or state bank in the amount of five (5%) percent of the total maximum bid price, payable without recourse to Owner or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company, as a guarantee that Bidder will enter into a contract within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract to him. (The notice of award of contract shall be given by the Owner within thirty (30) days following the opening of bids. The bid security must be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Bids without check or bid bond will not be considered.) The right is reserved, as the interest of the Owner may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any formality in bids received. Plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the office of Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Assoc., Inc., Consulting Engineers, Weslaco, Texas. Sunny K. Philip, City Manager
Date: 4-8-09
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The City of La Feria is now soliciting proposals from qualified management consultants and/or firms to carry out several aspects of overall program management required by the City for the implementation of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program - Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction. The scope of work will include, but not be limited to, the following: financial management, record keeping, environmental clearance, client intake and eligibility verification, construction monitoring, and contract close out. All work must be completed by February 2010. Proposals will be evaluated based on several criteria including but not limited to: experience, work performance, capacity to perform, and proposed cost. For a copy of the “Request for Proposals”, contact Sunny Philip, City Manager, at 956797-2261. Please submit three (3) copies of your proposal of services, a statement of qualifications, a list of references, and a proposed cost schedule to the City of La Feria, attn: Sunny Philip, City Manager, 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas 78559-5002.
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* 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.
City of La Feria Patrolman The City of La Feria is currently accepting applications for the position of Patrolman. Requirements are: • U.S. Citizen • Must be 21 or older • Class “C” Driver’s License • High School Diploma or GED • Commissioned Peace Officer with the State of Texas • TCLEOSE certified Benefits include: • Retirement Program • Vacation Pay • Sick Leave Pay • Health Insurance (100% City Paid Premium) • Life Insurance (100% City Paid Premium) • Uniforms provided • Bulletproof vest provided • Training Pay DOE. One-year probationary period. Applications can be picked up at La Feria City Hall or Police Department. For additional information, call (956) 797-3121. Position open until filled. The City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disabilities.
Proposals must be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m., May 5, 2009, to be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all management consultants or firms that submit proposals, per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The City of La Feria is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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