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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: 1 year subscription delivered by U.S. Postal Service…$24.95 or can be purchased at several convenient locations throughout the cities of La Feria, Santa Rosa, Santa Maria & Blue Town for 50¢. The La Feria News is mailed and delivered Tuesday, April 21 , 2009 and published weekly by Wright Ventures, Inc., President Donald R. Wright, Secretary Mary Elizabeth Wright. Periodical Postage Rates paid at La Feria, TX., Post Office. Advertising deadline is noon Thursday at the office at 102 S. Main St., La Feria, TX 78559. (POSTMASTER send address changes to La Feria, P.O. Box 999, La Feria, TX 78559.)
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All Valley Appliance & Refrigeration Commercial Sales, Service & Installation Food Service, Refrigeration Equipment, Ice Machines Air Conditioning & Commercial Laundry
“Quality Service You Can Depend On For All Your Commercial Equipment Needs”
428-5311 • 797-2552
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Now Accepting Medicaid
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COME WORSHIP WITH US
LA FERIA CHURCH OF CHRIST
912 N. Parker Road La Feria TX 78559
“Put Quality Linens & Uniforms
Queen City Services Quality Linens & Uniform Rental
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(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
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797-3839 800-276-4048
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
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We’ve Got Them. It’s Worth The Trip To Raymondville To See Them.
Go Team Go!
CASA DE FIESTAS AFFORDABLE ELEGANCE! Weddings, Quinceaneras, Corporate Functions, etc. call 797-1523
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Lawyers with over 90 years combined expertise.
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Oil Changes & Tune-Ups
(956) 412-1115 8203 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 797-2751 201 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 La Feria, TX 78559
INSURANCE
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FREE HEARING AID REPAIRS
If we repair your hearing aid in the office, there will be no charge. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL OFFER LIMITED TIME! Present this ad to: Brownsville • 2100 FM 802 #2030 • 956-544-2783 Harlingen • 216 Ed Carey • 956-425-4011 McAllen • 910 N. Main • 956-686-6881 Pharr • 1201 S. Jackson #8 • 956-283-0040 Toll Free 1-877-55-SOUND (1-877-557-6863) We accept Medicaid. • www.newsoundhearing.com
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design
“Selected Best Course in the Valley” Rolling Fairways - Lakes and Bird Watchers Paradise, Plenty of Wildlife $
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956-365-3100
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
36.00 + tax
Wade Feed Store
Eat, drink, sleep, shower, cook, clean... 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
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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.
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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
Help Wanted:
Dominos Pizza La Feria
Delivery Drivers $6.55/hr, plus gas.
Apply in person - 797-2121
1/8 Mi. N. Beddoes Rd.
American Legion Post 439
Available for QuinceaĂąeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or business occasions
797-3701 Open To The Public 145 E. Commercial La Feria
Box 1291 La Feria, TX 78559
(956)797-1341 Lose Weight Now
For Sale
Electric Wheel Chair with new batteries $795.00, Pair of Crutches $6.00, Wide wheelchair $150 O.B.O 423-7391
For Sale:
50 in x 60in Leopard Print Fleece Throw If interested call 423-2266
Ask Me How!!!
Vanessa Gonzalez
Dogs in Style
956-244-1292
Nutrition your skin & Health
Call for appointment
956-376-7223
108 S. East St.• La Feria, Tx 10% OFF on a Reg. Price Grooming
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Santa Rosa ISD Surplus Sale Saturday, April 25, 2009 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Santa Rosa ISD will be holding a surplus sale silent auction April 25, 2009 at the Santa Rosa High School Pavilion Items will include surplus equipment, furniture, etc. For more information please contact Lucio Mendoza at 956-636-9810
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 OfďŹ cer, if you have any questions at (956) 636-9810 Ext.110.
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ABSOLUTE LOGGING EQUIPMENT Auction. Selling for the bank, Late Model Logging/Construction equipment. 80+ pieces. May 14, 10 a.m. Rockingham, NC. Iron Horse Auction, NCAL3936, 1-800-9972248, www.ironhorseauction.com
FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 500+ Texas Homes must be sold! Redc, Free Brochure 1-800-308-5571 www.Auction.com
AUTOS FOR SALE $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS! Hondas, Chevys, Toyotas, Fords etc. From $500! Fee for listings 1-800-544-1092, ext. L381. $500! POLICE IMPOUNDS and Repos! 1998 Ford Mustang GT convertible $800, 1997 Acura Integra, $500. 2000 Toyota Camry $550, 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 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
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 FORECLOSED HOME AUCTION 500+ Texas Homes must be sold! Redc, Free Brochure 1-800-308-5571 www.Auction.com
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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 finance, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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) 20 ACRES, HUNT, Texas. Near MO Ranch. Paved county road, electricity. Views, oaks. Native, exotic game. $5500/acre, owner terms. 830-257-5572. www.ranchenterprisesltd.com 155.51 ACRES, SOUTHWEST Texas, east of Sanderson, Meyers Canyon #22. Whitetail deer. $295 per acre. Owner financing or TX Vet. 1-866-286-0199.
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Santa Rosa I.S.D is soliciting proposal for the following item:
Depository Contract SpeciďŹ cations may be picked up at the Santa Rosa I.S.D Business OfďŹ ce (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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Depository Contract Sealed Proposalâ&#x20AC;? on the outside of the envelope and addressed to Chief Financial OfďŹ cer, 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
LA FERIA ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB “WALK OF PRIDE”
Honor and remember any graduating senior, alumni, long-time coach/educator, family, special award, and any recognition by having a brick engraved in our “Walk of Pride”. All donations will go directly to benefit our athletes while beautifying our LFHS stadium. Donations are 100% tax deductible and they make great gifts. Be a part of history forever and engrave a brick today! First phase of project will be completed in August 2009. Please submit completed form and make checks payable to LF Athletic Booster Club, 901 N. Canal Street, La Feria, TX 78559. Place your order by June 30, 2009. Your inscription must fit into the spaces below. One character per space. Each 4X8 brick can have a maximum of 14 characters and 3 lines, & 8X8 bricks have a maximum 14 characters and 5 lines. A character is defined as a letter or number, a space or punctuation mark. Please do not use special characters.
4 X 8- $75.00
8 X 8- $100.00
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12X 12- $300.00 (Up to 18 characters and 6 lines; business logos & graphics at extra cost ) __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________
Quantity: 4x8___@$75= _________8x8___@$100=$___________ 12x12___@$300=$__________ TOTAL DONATION DUE: $_______________ ====================================================== Name __________________________________Phone___________________ Address____________________________ email _______________________ City _________________________State __________Zip ________________ Office use only: Date__________ Received by ____________Cash/Check$_________Receipt#__________
PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES City of La Feria 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. 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.
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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VACUNAS CONTRA LA RABIA Sábado, 25 de abril de 2009 Patrocinado por la Ciudad de La Feria
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.