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2 • February 1, 2012 • LA FERIA NEWS

By: Anjali Bhatla

A Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design

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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE: 1 year subscription delivered by U.S. Postal Service…$27.95 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 Monday, January 30, 2012 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.)

thursdays tuesdays

February 2, 2012 6:30 PM

La Feria Industrial Development Corp.

Commission Meeting Room at 115 E. Commercial Avenue La Feria, TX.

February 14, 2012 5:15 PM

Utilities Board Meeting

Commission Meeting Room at 115 E. Commercial Avenue La Feria, TX.

2012

6:30 PM

City Commission Meeting Commission Meeting Room at 115 E. Commercial Avenue La Feria, TX.

Free Leg Screenings, Low-Cost Mobile Lab Screenings Offered For Valley Residents Valley Baptist Mobile Unit to be in La Feria Feb. 9; Harlingen Feb. 6 & Feb. 27, Port Isabel Feb. 17 When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked, or had an assessment for your chances of developing diabetes?

A mobile health unit from Valley Baptist Health System makes it more convenient for Valley residents to receive free and lowcost screenings that can help save their life and improve their health.

The 42-foot, bus-size mobile health unit is making important health screenings more accessible and promoting cardiac fitness and health at stores, businesses, churches, RV parks and other locations across the Valley.

For example, free peripheral (legs) arterial disease screenings (ankle brachial index) will be held on the following days during National Heart Month in February: • HARLINGEN - Monday, Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Wal-Mart (1801 W. Lincoln Drive) • WESLACO - Monday, Feb. 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at WalMart (1310 N. Texas Blvd.)

• BROWNSVILLE - Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at K-Mart (2440 Pablo Kisel Blvd.)

In addition, Valley Baptist will offer low-cost Mobile Lab Screenings, which include blood work and bone density screenings only, on the following dates: • HARLINGEN - Monday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Wal-Mart • LA FERIA - Thursday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Auto Zone (504 N. Main) • BROWNSVILLE - Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at K-Mart • SAN BENITO - Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Wal-Mart (1126 W. Business 77) • PORT ISABEL - Friday, Feb. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Wal-Mart (1401 W. Highway 100) • WESLACO - Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Wal-Mart New, reduced prices for mobile lab tests include the following: LIPID PROFILE $10 (8-hour fasting requested) HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL $10 HEMOGLOBIN A1C $15 IRON PANEL $10 FERRITIN $10 COMPLETE HEALTH PROFILE (lipid, CBC, CMP) $35 CBC with Differential $15 PSA $15 PT/INR $15 DIABETES PROFILE $30 ARTHRITIC PROFILE $20 FSH $10 TSH $15 BASIC METABOLIC PANEL $10 COMPLETE METABOLIC PANEL $15 LH $10 CRP $16 To schedule an appointment for the mobile health clinic, or for a complete schedule of other dates and locations, please call toll-free 1-888-902-5433.

Cantu’s Concealed Handgun Classes All day Classes Every Saturday & Night Classes Monday - Thursday 5-9

Obituaries Based on Texas Laws Call for Registration : (956) 622-6770 will also work with your schedule 126 W. Oleander La Feria

Jerry’s Auto Service

Expert Foreign & Domestic Repairs Free Estimates On Repair

Home Owners INSURANCE

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(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938

Express income tax Get Your Tax Refund Fast

Let Us Maximize Your 2011 Income Tax Return Pablo Vargas, Tax Advisor FREE Estimates

E-Filing

Self Employment Refund

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428-1740 / 454-6730 (Corner of W. Tyler & South K)

Mon-Sat: 7am-6pm Sun: On Call Jerry Ramon Sr. 1816. E Buss 83 Phone#: 956-200-7570 La Feria, Tx 78559

Come See Us!

Tues. thru Fri. 9:00 - 4:00 Come See

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Stylist Spa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts Wax • Color • Hi-Lites Appts. & Walk-Ins Welcome 122B W. Oleander St. La Feria • 956-797-4036

Real Estate Auction

Thursday, February 16 - 1104 Burton, Orange TX 1. Land tract I-10 Frontage, I-10 & HWY 90/ Simmons Dr. 2. 1108 Burton, 3200’ Metal building and land 3. 1104 Burton Beautiful fully renovated 1940’s firehouse, with apartment upstairs; retail/office downstairs.1104 Burton is currently a Liquor store and will be offered as business or just the real estate 4. 901 Rein Street, single family residence

Please see WorstellAuctionCo.com for details.

Or call 713-594-1576 Auction License 13784, Tx. Broker 386889

The Announces Neighborhood New Expanded Hours Doc or Mon. - Thurs. 8am - 6pm

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Fri. 8am - 5pm Sat 8am - 12pm

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(L-R) Mario A. Sanchez D.O. (Certified in Family Practice), Joe G. Sanchez - P.A.-C, Eleazar Rodriguez - P.A. -C, Gabriela Almeida - P.A. -C 106 N. Main St La Feria • 797-2002

La Feria Youth Football League Spring tackle Football Registration

Marco Rodriguez, PE

When: Saturday Janurary 28-February 4 Time: 10am - 3pm Registration Fee: $65.00 Where: St. Francis Xavier Church 500 S. Canal St. La Feria, TX Need a Copy of Birth CertiďŹ cate

MAROD ENGINEERING MEP Consulting Services

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SUPPORTS GO LIONS GO! The Mighty

1101 W. Second Bus. 83 Mercedes, Tx 78570

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$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Tons of runs! Frac Sand Hauling. Owner Operators need tractor, pneumatic trailer, blower.

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Don’s Liquor New Location Bus. 77 & Williams Road three doors from A-Press Express Cleaners Come See our Beautiful New Store 1389 W. 77 Suite C San Benito 399-6901

ALBAÑIL Todo de Remodelaccion y construccion. Hago casas de block, Cercas de Madera , Block y Alambre. Pongo puertas y ventanas . Tambien enjaro casas con cemento.

Si enteresa, llame a Jose al Cell # 577-3229.

Black & White Copies 25¢ Each

CASA DE FIESTAS AFFORDABLE ELEGANCE! Weddings, Quinceaneras, Corporate Functions, etc. call 797-1523

www.casadefiestas.com

GARAGE SALE Garage Sale Citrus Village Park-wide Sale 901 Citrus Drive, La Feria Saturday, Feb. 4th 8am - 2pm Kettle Corn For Sale

FOR SALE

MISC.

For Sale Carport used 12x36 complete priced to sell $300.00 La Feria Call 507-920-8433

Jewelry Making Class by Becky For more info Call 956-202-2607 Ask for Carmen in La Feria @ The Hair Shoppe

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La Feria

League

Baseball & Softball 2012 Registration

Ages 4 to 14 year old Boys & Girls Parent or Legal Guardian must be present & must provide a copy of Birth Certificate for the league to keep.

Black & White Copies

25¢ Each

(NO EXCEPTIONS)

REGISTRATION FEE: $45.00 $5.00 off for Each Additional Sibling Payable by MONEY ORDER ONLY to City of La Feria Dates: January 28th February 4th, & 11th Times: 11 am – 2 pm Place: Bailey H. Dunlap Memorial Public Library Coaches Meeting: February 13, 2012 @ 6:00 pm La Feria Fire Station Meeting Room

ORDINANCE 2012 – 01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA FERIA TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN AND SPECIFIED STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA FERIA AND MODIFYING TRAFFIC PATTERNS ON CERTAIN STREETS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THE SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC DURING THE ANNUAL “FIESTA DE LA FERIA” CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of La Feria has received a Specific Use Permit request from the Fiesta de La Feria Planning Committee for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Saturday, February 25, 2012 during the Fiesta de La Feria all day festival.

The legal description is Lot 17, Block 3, Original Townsite (physical location 124 East Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas) and/or Between Blocks 3 & 4, Original Townsite on FM 506 (100 Block of North Main Street). The present Zoning is “C-l” Restricted Commercial.

The La Feria City Commission will hold a public hearing and possibly take final action on the request Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room, 115 East Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas.

If you are interested in forwarding an opinion regarding the proposed Specific Use Permit, but cannot attend the public hearing, you may submit comments in writing to: City of La Feria Attn: Planning Department, 115 E. Commercial Avenue, La Feria, Texas 78559.

Comments received prior to the public hearing will be forwarded and considered by the City Commission.

LA FERIA I.S.D. LA FERIA I.S.D. OFFERS FREE COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERS FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

There will be free computer classes for our La Feria community and our There will be free computer classes for our La Feria community and our parents of parents of I.S.D. La Feria Lee located Campus Facility located at 400 La Feria at Lee I.S.D. Campus at Facility at 400 West Street, La Feria, TexasWest Street, from 5:30 p.m. –from 7:30 p.m. forward February 1, 6, 8,forward 13, 15, 20,to: February La Feria, Texas 5:30Dates p.m.to–look 7:30 p.m.to: Dates to look and 29, 2012. It’s never too late to learn computing or internet. If you 1, 6,22, 8,2713, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29, 2012. It’s never too late to learn computing have any questions, please call us at 797-8322. or internet. If you have any questions, please call us at 797-8322.

LA FERIA I.S.D. EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA FERIA OFFERS FREE COMPUTER CLASSES OFRECE CLASES DE COMPUTADORAS GRATIS

There will be free computer classes for our La Feria community and our parents of

Las clases deatcomputación gratuitas serån a los padres y comunidad La Feria I.S.D. Lee Campus Facility located at 400ofrecidas West Street, La Feria, Texas from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30ofrecidas p.m. Datesen to look forward to: February 1, 6,en 8, 13, 15,S. 20,West St., La de La Feria y serån la escuela Lee ubicada 400 22,Texas.

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6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 de febrero, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Nunca es tarde para aprender computación o Internet. Si tienen algunas preguntas, nos llaman a 956-797-8322.

LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OFSTATEMENT REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011 FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011 Data Control Codes

10 General Fund

50 Debt Service Fund

60 Capital Projects

Total Governmental Funds

Other Funds

REVENUES: 5700

Total Local Intermediate Sources

5800

State Program Revenues

5900

Federal Program Revenues

5020

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3,449,248

2,420

$

361,040

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3,554,689

6,261,826

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4,663,591

36,962,264

104,277

3,008,352

17,642,376

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Instruction

14,529,747

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0012

Instructional Resources & Media Services

438,929

-

-

94,417

533,346

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Curriculum & Instructional Staff Development

221,248

-

-

451,171

672,419

0021

Instructional Leadership

255,333

-

-

205,551

460,884

0023

School Leadership

1,821,521

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-

109,898

1,931,419

0031

Guidance, Counseling & Evaluation Services

884,539

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-

78,705

963,244

0032

Social Work Services

16,681

-

-

59,193

75,874

0033

Health Services

377,140

-

-

1,769

0034

Student (Pupil) Transportation

768,659

-

0035

Food Services

2,167,724

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Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activities

1,424,150

-

-

193,524

1,617,674

0041

General Administration

1,001,945

-

-

24,656

1,026,601

0051

Plant Maintenance and Operations

3,911,772

-

-

466,170

4,377,942

0052

Security and Monitoring Services

44,791

-

-

0053

Data Processing Services

236,739

-

0061

Community Services

1,907

-

235,500

378,909

-

1,004,159

-

2,167,724

-

44,791

-

91,576

328,315

-

427,473

429,380

Debt Service: 0071

Debt Service - Principal on long-term debt

119,810

1,625,000

-

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1,744,810

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Debt Service - Interest on long-term debt

108,885

1,544,084

-

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1,652,969

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Capital Outlay: 0081

Facilities Acquisition and Construction

967,810

219,341

1,187,151

Intergovernmental: 0093

Payments to Fiscal Agent/Member Districts of SSA

0095 0099 6030 1100

366,540

-

-

-

366,540

Payments to Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed. Prg.

82,538

-

-

-

82,538

Other Intergovernmental Charges

87,827

-

-

-

87,827

Total Expenditures

28,868,425

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under)

3,173,502

(21,420)

1,307,587

275,746

5,431,796

(1,305,167)

38,781,310

(768,205)

(1,819,046)

(153,500)

(153,500)

(921,705)

(1,972,546)

Expenditures SPECIAL ITEMS:

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

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Special Item - (Use)

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Net Change in Fund Balances

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Fund Balance - September 1 (Beginning)

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Actos BLADDER CANCER? ®

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HOUSTON, TEXAS These products have a very high failure rate.

Complications include: mesh erosion, leakage, BOARD CERTIFIED infections, painful sexual intercourse, movement PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL LAWYER TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION of organs and need for additional surgeries.

If you have had a mesh or sling implanted and DAVID P. WILLIS -- ATTORNEY AT LAW are having problems, contact our law firm to discuss your legal options. No Legal Fees or Expenses unless we make a recovery for you.

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Box 1291 La Feria, TX 78559

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19 th Annual

Fiesta de La Feria

A Community Celebration We’re Fiesta Fred & February 25, 2012 Frieda, and we want 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 pm YOU to sign up for the FIESTA!!

Downtown La Feria (Main Street & Commercial Avenue) (Main Street & Oleander Avenue)

FIESTA ADMISSION is

FREE!

Most Insurances Accepted

(956) 797-1889

119 W. Commercial Ave. La Feria

LOS FRESNOS PRCA RODEO Get your tickets online at www.lfrodeo.com

Fiesta Raffle $3.00 – on Sale NOW! HP Lap Top PC XBox 360 Kinect 32” Vizio Color LCD HDTV Garmin Nuvi 1300 LM Kindle touch Reader Kodak Easyshare Digital Camera

Register NOW for the CAR SHOW*10am – 4pm Car Show Registration is FREE!

Don’t miss the Magic of Oscar Munoz at the Cultural Arts Building, 122 E. Oleander.

Performances at 1:00 pm and at 5:00 pm.

Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place

and The Mayor’s Choice @ 4 pm

Food Vendors Arts & Crafts Booths, & Information Booths

For more information call (956) 797-2261 or visit the City of La Feria Web Site at www.cityoflaferia.com

MEDICAID Accepted Under 21

Cameron County Fair & Livestock Show Texas Hold’em Tournament Budweiser Clydesdales

$8:00

2012 9:45-10:45 am 11:00-12:00 pm 12:15-1:15 pm 1:30-2:30 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 4:00-6:00 pm 6:15-7:45 pm 8:00-10:00 pm

Music Lineup

Most Wanted (Rock & Roll) Senior Moments Band (Country) Non Prophet (Oldies Rock) The Bongodogs (Original Caliche Music) Route 66 (Modern Country) Los Angeles del Sur (Conjunto) Jimmy Gonzalez Y El Grupo Mazz (Tejano) Elida Reyna Y Avante (Tejano)

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