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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
Come be a part of the City of La Feria – Market Days Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
On Saturday, May 9, 2009, the City of La Feria will be hosting its first MARKET DAYS from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city’s parking lot on 119 W. Oleander Street. Vendors will be on hand offering a variety of arts & crafts, antiques, collectibles and food. Vendors are welcome. Contact Ben Guerrero or Florence Reichle at City Hall 797-2261 for more information and to reserve a space.
Quality Linens & Uniforms
Queen City Services Quality Linens & Uniform Rental
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Lions Track
Tennis Mini-Camp
Saturday, May 2, 8:30 - 1p.m. Registration April 28,29 High School Tennis Courts For more info call
MOBILE HOME INSURANCE
P L √OORHES I
AY ESS....CHECK NSURANCE AGENCY 518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN
793-8238
(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938
Hearing Instrument Specialists FREE CLEANING & IN-STORE REPAIRS Stop in for a FREE Hearing Evaluation
Now Accepting Medicaid
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Expwy 83 (between Rabb & Solis Rds.) La Feria
797-3839
www.yourhearingcare.com
800-276-4048
LuLu’s
Flower & Gift Shop www.topsrgv.com
BILL BUNTON
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AND CORSAGES FOR YOUR MOTHER MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 10
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!
797-2284 1000 E. Bus. Hwy 83, La Feria
We’ve Got Them. It’s Worth The Trip To Raymondville To See Them.
Go Team Go!
VALLEY SHREDDING SERVICE
“Your On site Answer to Document Destruction”
1-866-217-4733 ALL VALLEY
AUTO
APPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION
INSURANCE
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Commercial Sales, Service & Installation Food Service, Refrigeration Equipment, Ice Machines Air Conditioning & Commercial Laundry
(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938
“Quality Service You Can Depend On For All Your Commercial Equipment Needs”
518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN
428-5311 • 797-2552
ATTENTION
27166 S. White Ranch Road State Licensed & Insured TACLB015601C
DO YOU HAVE MEDICARE PART A & B ?
Massage Therapy
You may QUALIFY for additional benefits: • No Deductible • Dental • Low Co-Pays • Vision • Transportation
Christina Dalum Licensed Massage Therapist
723 N. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956) 970-3508 cdmassage76@yahoo.com www.massagebychristina.net
DIANA P CRUZ CSI CONSULTANT,LLC
440-8736 • 571 - 5059
Massages Starting at $30.00
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Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen & Pharr
Open: Monday-Saturday 7am - 5:30pm
201 West Business 83 • La Feria • 797-2751
Want A New Look for Spring? Come See Us!
Tues. thru Fri. 9:00 - 4:00 Come See
Betsy, Irma & Mirna
Stylist Spa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts Wax • Color • Hi-Lites
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design
Appts. & Walk-Ins Welcome 122B W. Oleander St. La Feria • 956-797-4036
“Selected Best Course in the Valley” Rolling Fairways - Lakes and Bird Watchers Paradise, Plenty of Wildlife $
Wade Feed Store
$
“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 (956)425-1419 or 1-800-439-0193 4797 W. Expressway 83, Harlingen All Major Credit Cards Accepted
SOME OF LIFE’S TOUGHEST CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN OVER COFFEE. When was the last time you had that conversation about Life Insurance? Talk to me today about your life insurance needs.
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John Ftacek, Agent 101 South Main St La Feria, TX 78559 Bus: 956-797-2881 john.ftacek.g5pp@statefarm.com
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3009 N. Augusta National Dr. • Harlingen, TX
956-365-3100
Eat, drink, sleep, shower, cook, clean... makes it better.
“Protect your Child with a Custom Mouth Guard”
Between 13% to 39% of Dental Injuries occur while playing sports have fun but be careful
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®
1214 Dixieland Rd., Suite #4 Harlingen
428-5322
Culligan Water of the Rio Grande Valley
• 1-800-698-5491
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 * 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.
REAL ESTATE
American Legion Post 439
Available for Quinceañeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or business occasions
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
Open To The Public
For Sale
Electric Wheel Chair with new batteries $795.00, Pair of Crutches $6.00, Wide wheelchair $150 O.B.O 423-7391
Delivery Drivers $6.55/hr, plus gas.
Apply in person - 797-2121
S. Martinez Realty
797-3701 145 E. Commercial La Feria
Help Wanted:
Dominos Pizza La Feria
Land
For Sale:
50 in x 60in Leopard Print Fleece Throw If interested call 423-2266
Homes
1/8 Mi. N. Beddoes Rd. Box 1291 La Feria, TX 78559
(956)797-1341
Fair Housing, It’s The Law It is illegal to Discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing markets. For more information on Fair Housing or to report possible Fair Housing Discrimination, call U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Toll-Free Hotline at 1-800-669-9777.
Santa Rosa I.S.D REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Derecho de Vivienda, Es la Ley Es illegal discriminar contra cualquier persona por razon de su raza, color, religion, sexo, incapacidad fisica o mental, la presencia de niños menores de 18 años o de mujer embarazada en su familia o su origen de nacionalidad. Para más información de el Derecho de Vivienda o para reportar una possible queja de Discriminacion de Vivienda, Llame gratis al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarroyo Urbanos de los Estados Unidos al 1-800-669-9777.
Santa Rosa I.S.D is soliciting proposal for the following item:
Property / Casualty Insurance
Notice Of High Risk Sex Offender In Commuity Aviso De Delincuente Sexual De Alto Riesgo En La Comunicad
Miguel Diaz
Pursuant to Article 62.056 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure the La Feria Police Department is sending you notice that this high-risk sex offender has moved to the reported address listed below. For more information contact the verification agency listed below or access the sex offender web site at http://records.txdps.state.tx.us phone (512) 424-2800 or the La Feria Police Department (956) 797-3121. De acuerdo al Articulo 62.056 del Codigo Criminal del Departamento De Policia De La Feria le envia este aviso. En el domicilio anotado el delincuente sexual de alto riesgo ha establecido residencia. Para mas informatcion, comuniquese con la agencia de verificaciones o consulte la pagina Web http://records.txdps.state.tx.us o marque al telefono (512) 424-2800.
Risk Level: High Name: Miguel Diaz SID: 05373922 Sex: M Race: W DOB: 02-08-1977 Height: 5’5’’ Weight: 139 Hair: Black Alias Names: Diaz, Mike Address: 1600 Genevieve St. City: La Feria State: TX Zip: 78559 Verification Agency: La Feria Police Department Registration Date: 04-13-2009 Date of Conviction: 12-21-2001 Offense: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (X 2) Crimen: ASALTO SEXUAL AGRAVANTE (X 2) Age of Victim: F-46 & F-48 Sentence: 2 YEARS Status: DISCHARGED
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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/Property Insurance. All proposals must be in a sealed envelope with the words “Property/ Casualty Insurance Sealed Proposal” on the outside of the envelope and addressed to Chief Financial Officer, Lucio Mendoza. Deadline for Proposal will be on June 4, 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
Town of Combes
ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS AND CONSTRUCTION The Town of Combes will receive sealed bids for Road Ditch Silt Removal Project on May 15, 2009 until 4:30 p.m. at the Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas 78535. The sealed bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: 1.
Road Ditch Re-grading and Silt Removal on both sides of the following streets: a. Dishman Street b. Brown Street c. Tamm Lane d. Holland Street e. White Street f. Milam Street g. Madely Street h. Reis Street
2.
134 Each Driveway Culvert Clearing
3.
4 Each Driveway Culvert replacement.
Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at the Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained at Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas 78535. Any project related questions or questions related to obtaining bid packages should be directed to Mr. Noe Alaniz, Town of Combes Utility Supervisor at (956) 535-2177. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the Town of Combes or negotiable U. S. Government Bond (at par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 7th , 2009 at the Town of Combes Town Hall located at 306 Templeton, Combes, Texas 78535. All prospective bidders are required to attend. The Town of Combes reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Town of Combes for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation of bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. The Town of Combes is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Small, Minority and Female owned firms are encouraged to submit bid proposals. Date: April 29, 2009
By:
Silvestre Garcia, Mayor Town of Combes
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The City of La Feria will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, 2009 at City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas 78559 in regard to the submission of a Disaster Relief Fund application to the Office of Rural Community Affairs for a Supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that has been allocated from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for recovery efforts as they are related to hurricanes Dolly and Ike. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, to obtain citizen comments on the development of a Disaster Relief application to address damages caused by July 2008 floods, and inform the citizens of TCDBG funding available, all eligible TCDBG activities, and the use of past TCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to Sunny Philip, City Manager, at City Hall during normal business hours. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For further information, contact Sunny Philip, City Manager, at 797-2261. Steve Brewer Mayor
Pre-K - Gabriela Garza Sam Houston Elementary
Kinder -Skylar B. Agado Sam Houston Elementary
1 - Viviana Contreras
2 - Mary Winton
D. Sanchez Elementary
D. Sanchez Elementary
3 - Cesar Montoya C.E. Vail Elementary
Students of the Month April 2009
Brought to you by: 12 - Justin Villalon La Feria High School
11 - Hannah Wolf La Feria High School
10 -Brenden Levrier La Feria High School
4 - Cecilia Martinez C.E. Vail Elementary
“A Beautiful Smile Is Your Best Friend” 428-5322 1214 Dixieland Rd., Suite #4, Harlingen, TX
9 - Scott Ogg La Feria High School
8 - George Juarez
W. B. Green Jr. High
7 - Benjamin Facundo
W . B. Green Jr. High
5 - Johanna Diaz Noemi Dominguez Elementary
6 - Tesla Cadena Noemi Dominguez Elementary
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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