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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.)
How to reach us:9 AM - 4 PM – Monday-Friday
102 S. Main St., La Feria, TX.P. O. Box 999 • La Feria, Texas 78559
Tel.: (956) 797-9920 Fax: (956) 797-9921
email: [email protected] advertising call
William R. Keltner, Advertising Consultant
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Obituary
On Saturday, May 9, 2009, the City of La Feria will be hosting its fi rst 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.
Come be a part of theCity of La Feria – Market Days
Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
COME WORSHIP WITH US
LA FERIA CHURCH OF CHRIST912 N. Parker Road La Feria TX 78559
(NEXT TO VIP TRAILER PARK)
“Put Christ Back in Your Life”
Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PMGene Head, Minister 956-797-9890
Spanish Bible StudyEvery Thurday Night at 6:30 pm
www.laferiachurchofchrist.com
BILL BUNTONAUTO SUPPLY & MACHINE, INC.
Wally Bunton“The Parts Place Where People
Provide The Solutions”1101 W. Hwy. 83 Mercedes
GO LIONS & LIONETTES GO!e-mail: [email protected](956) 565-2473
Go Team Go!
We’ve Got Them. It’s Worth The Trip To Raymondville
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MOBILE HOME
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518 N. 1ST ST. • HARLINGEN(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938
Tennis Mini-CampSaturday, May 2,
8:30 - 1p.m.RegistrationApril 28,29
High School Tennis Courts
For more info call
793-8238
LionsTrack
Flower & Gift ShopFLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
AND CORSAGES FOR YOUR MOTHER
MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 10
797-2284
1000 E. Bus. Hwy 83, La Feria
LuLu’s
Stop in for a FREE Hearing Evaluation
Hearing Instrument Specialists FREE CLEANING & IN-STORE REPAIRS
Expwy 83(between Rabb & Solis Rds.)La Feria www.yourhearingcare.com
797-3839800-276-4048
Now Accepting Medicaid
SOME OF LIFE’S TOUGHEST CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN
OVER COFFEE.When was the last time you had thatconversation about Life Insurance?
Talk to me today about your life insurance needs.
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John Ftacek, Agent101 South Main StLa Feria, TX 78559Bus: [email protected]
“Selected Best Course in the Valley”Rolling Fairways - Lakes and
Bird Watchers Paradise, Plenty of Wildlife$36.00 + tax
$33.00 + taxTwilight after 2pm
$29.95Rates Include Golf, Cart & Tax
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design
3009 N. Augusta National Dr. • Harlingen, TX
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StylistSpa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts
Wax • Color • Hi-Lites
Want A New Look for Spring?Come See Us!
Tues. thru Fri. 9:00 - 4:00
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122B W. Oleander St.La Feria • 956-797-4036
Come See
Appts. & Walk-Ins Welcome
Wade Feed Store“30 years of Quality Customer Service”
Feed BrandsShowmaster Show Feeds
ACCO Bluebonnet Hog Goat Lamb Steers
Saddle Horse TackStock Tanks & FencingAnimal Health Products Pet Supplies
4797 W. Expressway 83, Harlingen(956)425-1419 or 1-800-439-0193
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
ATTENTIONDO YOU HAVE
MEDICARE PART A & B ?You may QUALIFY foradditional benefi ts:
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AUTO
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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 instal-lation. The Good Housekeeping Seal applies to drinking water systems, softeners, whole-house fi lters and air systems.1214 Dixieland Rd., Suite #4 Harlingen
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Between 13% to 39% of Dental Injuries occur while playing sports have fun but
be careful
Open: Monday-Saturday 7am - 5:30pm201 West Business 83 • La Feria • 797-2751
P.O.Box 999 La Feria, TX 78559
ALL VALLEYAPPLIANCE & REFRIGERATION
Commercial Sales, Service & InstallationFood Service, Refrigeration Equipment, Ice Machines
Air Conditioning & Commercial Laundry
“Quality Service You Can Depend OnFor All Your Commercial Equipment Needs”
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Massage Therapy
723 N. 77 Sunshine StripHarlingen, Texas 78550
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REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT
American LegionPost 439Available for
Quinceañeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or
business occasions
145 E. Commercial La Feria
797-3701Open To The Public
S. Martinez Realty
HomesLand
1/8 Mi. N. Beddoes Rd.Box 1291
La Feria, TX 78559(956)797-1341
CHILD CARE SERVICES: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In-fants, Toddlers, and After School Pick-Ups, Drop-Ins. 204 Magnolia. CALL ANY-TIME. 797-3420
For SaleElectric 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 call423-2266
Help Wanted:Dominos Pizza
La Feria Delivery Drivers
$6.55/hr, plus gas.Apply in person - 797-2121
Risk Level: High Name: Miguel Diaz SID: 05373922Sex: M Race: W DOB: 02-08-1977 Height: 5’5’’ Weight: 139 Hair: BlackAlias Names: Diaz, MikeAddress: 1600 Genevieve St. City: La Feria State: TX Zip: 78559Verifi cation Agency: La Feria Police DepartmentRegistration Date: 04-13-2009 Date of Conviction: 12-21-2001Offense: AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (X 2)Crimen: ASALTO SEXUAL AGRAVANTE (X 2)Age of Victim: F-46 & F-48 Sentence: 2 YEARS Status: DISCHARGED
Notice Of High Risk Sex Offender In CommuityAviso De Delincuente Sexual De Alto Riesgo En La Comunicad
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 ad-dress listed below. For more information contact the verifi cation 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 verifi caciones o consulte la pagina Web http://records.txdps.state.tx.us o marque al telefono (512) 424-2800. Miguel Diaz
Santa Rosa I.S.D is soliciting proposal for the following item:
Property / Casualty InsuranceSpecifi cations may be picked up at the Santa Rosa I.S.D Business
Offi ce (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 Offi cer, 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
Santa Rosa I.S.DREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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MISCELLANEOUSAIRLINES 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, Crimi-nal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualifi ed. Call 1-866-858-2121, www.CenturaOnline.com
REAL ESTATE$93 MONTH BUYS land for RV, MH or cabin. Gated entry, $590 down, ($5900/10.91%/7yr) 90 days same as cash, Guaranteed fi 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 fi nancing, 1-214-696-2315ABSOLUTELY THE BEST VIEW Lake Medina/Ban-dera 1/4 acre tract, central W/S/E, RV/motor home/house, OK only $830 down $235 month (12.91%/10yr), Guaran-teed fi nancing, More information call 1-830-460-8354
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H I S T O R I C R A F T E R C R O S S R a n c h :9033 acres. Absolute auction June 3, alongPlum Creek, headquarters, water, hunting,along Hwy 34, west of Pierre, SD, www.piroutekauction.com, 1-605-544-3316.TEXAS & OLD MEXICO: Affordable hunting& fishing property. 100 acres for $79,000 with10% down & no credit check. All sizes availableup to 20,000 acres. Call 1-877-77-BIGLAND(1-877-772-4452)
RVS FOR SALEREPO SALE! TRAVEL trailers, fifth wheels,Must go! Call 1-866-813-2770.
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 Specifi cations are on fi le 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 Temple-ton, 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 certifi ed 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’ qualifi cations prior to the contract award.
The Town of Combes is an Affi rmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Small, Minority and Female owned fi rms are encouraged to submit bid proposals.
Date: April 29, 2009 By: Silvestre Garcia, Mayor Town of Combes
Town of CombesADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION
FOR BIDS AND CONSTRUCTION
Fair Housing, It’s The LawIt 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 hous-ing 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.
Derecho de Vivienda, Es la LeyEs illegal discriminar contra cualquier persona por
razon de su raza, color, religion, sexo, incapacidad fi sica 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 Depar-
tamento de Vivienda y Desarroyo Urbanos de los Estados Unidos al 1-800-669-9777.
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 Offi ce of Rural Community Affairs for a Supplemental Community Develop-ment 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 fl oods, 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
City of La FeriaPUBLIC NOTICE
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11 - Hannah WolfLa Feria High School
12 - Justin VillalonLa Feria High School 4 - Cecilia Martinez
C.E. Vail Elementary
5 - Johanna DiazNoemi Dominguez Elementary
Pre-K - Gabriela GarzaSam Houston Elementary
Kinder -Skylar B. AgadoSam Houston Elementary
1 - Viviana Contreras D. Sanchez Elementary
Students of the Month2 - Mary Winton
D. Sanchez Elementary3 - Cesar Montoya
C.E. Vail Elementary
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“A Beautiful Smile Is Your Best Friend”428-5322
1214 Dixieland Rd., Suite #4, Harlingen, TX
10 -Brenden Levrier La Feria High School
9 - Scott OggLa Feria High School
7 - Benjamin Facundo W . B. Green Jr. High
6 - Tesla Cadena Noemi Dominguez Elementary
8 - George Juarez W. B. Green Jr. High
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 benefi t 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 fi t 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 maxi-mum 14 characters and 5 lines. A character is defi ned 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _│_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _│_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _│_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ │_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ │_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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: $_______________======================================================Name __________________________________Phone___________________Address____________________________ email _______________________ City _________________________State __________Zip ________________
Offi ce use only:Date__________ Received by ____________Cash/Check$_________Receipt#__________
LA FERIA ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB“WALK OF PRIDE”