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Javier JuarezInsurance AdvisorPh. (956) 514-4997 Fax (956) 514-4950

50 N. Vermont, Ste. C Mercedes, Tx 78570

jjuarez@farmersagent.com

Auto • Home • Life • Business • Health

jjuarez@farmersagent.com

San Benito399-3331

Harlingen428-4100

Los Fresnos233-4100

Brownsville832-5100

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK

Medicine Chest Pharmacy welcomes Express Scripts and TRICARE

members. To transfer your prescriptions, call 797-2366 or stop by our pharmacy

located at 101 N. Main La Feria

February 3,4&5 2012

Tickets $13 for advanced or $16 at gate

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

6:30 PM

5:15 PM Utilities Board MeetingCommission Meeting Room at 115 E. Commercial Avenue La Feria, TX.

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Serving All of Western Cameron CountyA Community Newspaper Since 1923

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 23, 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.)

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: laferianews@aol.comFor advertising call

William R. Keltner, Advertising Consultant

797-9920

2012

Happy New Year!

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Instructors Open to Public

A Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Design

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

6:30 PM

Obituaries

Queen City Services

546 South Illinois ♦ Mercedes, Texas 78570

Quality Linens & Uniform Rental

Quality Linens & Uniforms

1-888-955-0666 956-565-0666 Fax:956-565-6865

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS CONSOLE THOSE

GRIEVING LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Help for Grieving HeartsAvailable at Valley Baptist in Harlingen

The Valley Baptist Department of Pastoral Services is offering three Bereavement Support Groups, which are free and open to the public, for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one:

*Bereavement Support Group

(Designed to give tools and support to those who are grieving during their journey)

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen Boggus Education Pavilion, Room 1

First Four Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. For more information, please contact

Valley Baptist Pastoral Services at (956) 389-1194. Free of charge – open to the

public

**Safe Haven Support Group

(Available to those who have attended our bereavement support group sessions and wish to

continue with a monthly meeting for further support) For more information you may contact

Chaplain Chris Hall at 357-3330. Free of charge – open to the public

***Bereavement Support Group for Parents

Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Baby For more information, please call Chaplain Joe Jaime at 389-1194.

Free of charge – open to the public

Announces New Expanded Hours

Mon. - Thurs. 8am - 6pm

Fri. 8am - 5pm

Sat 8am - 12pm

We are your Doctors for all

members of the Family

106 N. Main St La Feria • 797-2002

(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

TheNeighborhood Doc or+

StylistSpa •Clipper Cuts/Style Cuts

Wax • Color • Hi-Lites

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

Betsy, & Mirna

122B W. Oleander St.La Feria • 956-797-4036

Come See

Appts. & Walk-Ins Welcome

ExPRESS INCOME TAxGeT YOur Tax

refuND fasTLeT us MaxiMize YOur

2011 iNcOMe Tax reTurN

1201 W. Tyler • Harlingen

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

Pablo Vargas, Tax advisorfree estimates e-filing

self employment refund

Jerry’s Auto Service

1816. E Buss 83La Feria, Tx 78559

Free Estimates On Repair

Mon-Sat: 7am-6pm Sun: On CallJerry Ramon Sr.

Phone#: 956-200-7570

Expert Foreign & Domestic Repairs

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518 N. 1sT sT. • HarliNgeN(956)428-7475 • (800)880-0938

Home owners

INSURANCE

M VECMagic Valley Electric Co-op

THE MIGHTY LIONSCLAW YOUR WAY TO VICTORY!

JOHN FTACEKSUPPORTS

The MightyLa Feria LionsWally and Brian Bunton

(956) 565-24731101 W. Second Bus. 83Mercedes, Tx 78570

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JANUARY 25, 2012 • LA FERIA NEWS • 5

MISC.EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

Hello my name is ZoeyI’m 9 weeks and at present four pounds. As an adult I will be a small dog, probably around 10 pounds. I look a little like a Min-iature Schnauzer but my exact heritage is unknown. I love people and enjoy receiving kisses and cuddles.

Hello my name is Little CatI’m a special baby soon ready for adoption. I came to HSH after I fell off a roof and was man handled by a dog. Only two weeks old at the time, I took my rough start in stride.

MOBILE HOME

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American LegionPost 439Available for

Quinceañeras, Weddings, Parties and other social or

business occasions

219 E. Commercial La Feria

797-3701Open To The Public

Don’s LiquorNew Location

Bus. 77 & Williams Road three doors from

A-Press Express CleanersCome See our

Beautiful New Store1389 W. 77 Suite C

San Benito399-6901

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Tons of runs! Frac Sand

Hauling. Owner Operators need tractor, pneumatic

trailer, blower. 800-491-9029

Jewelry Making Class by Becky For more info Call

956-202-2607 Ask for Carmen in La Feria @ The Hair Shoppe

ALBAÑILTodo 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.

AUCTIONS

Real Estate Auction Nominal Opening Bids Start at

$10,000 +/-10 Acres On East Cantu Road, Santa Rosa 25933 Rabb

Rd, Parcels 84-5600-0160-0300-00 And -10, La Feria All properties sell: 8:00AM Wed., Jan. 25 at

+/-10 Acres On East Cantu Road, Santa Rosa williamsauction.com

800-801-8003 Many properties now available for online bidding! Williams & Williams TX Broker: BRANDON

MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ. (214) 930-1581. Lic.# 510797 Auctioneer:

Thomas Assiter Auc Lic 6104S. Martinez

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La Feria, TX 78559(956)797-1341

Rio Red ∗ Marrs ∗ Navels

1.3 Mi. N. of Exp. 83 on Rabb Road, La Feria

Jack Mitchell

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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.

(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

La Feria Vision Center

116 N. Main St.Optical Open

(956)797-2020Medicare , Medicaid, Eyetopia Accepted

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Mon.-Wed.9am-5pm • Tues.&Thurs.9am-1pmClosed Friday

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(956) 412-11158203 W. Bus. Hwy. 83Harlingen, TX 78552

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La Feria, TX 78559

Front-End Alignment Start at $40.00

Oil Changes & Tune-Ups

Advertising slots availablein the following MENUS: Don Beto’s - Harlingen Don Beto’s - La Feria Las Cazuelas-Harlingen El Gallito-San Benito Mi Tierra-San Benito

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SILK SCREENING, EMBROIDERY & SPORTS EQUIPMENT

YOUR ONE STOP PRINTING NEEDSDennis R.Cantu

956.624.3323Charlie Prado956.536.3228

Janette Fox956.367.3336

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Side Steps• Bed Covers• Grill Guards•

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Since 1984

956-428-4383

VALLEY SHREDDING SERVICE

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New Subscriber Renewal

January 25, 2012 • LA FERIA NEWS • 7

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OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS TONY YZAGUIRRE, JR.

AVOID COLLECTION ACTION BY PAYING YOUR PROPERTY TAXES

AVOID ADDITIONAL PENALTIES AND INTEREST AVOID A TAX LAWSUIT AVOID PAYING COURT COSTS AVOID A TAX FORECLOSURE ALL PROPERTY TAXES BECOME DELINQUENT FEBRUARY 1, 2012

All taxpayers are responsible for their property taxes, even if they do not receive a tax statement in accordance with Texas Property Tax code Sec. 31.01 (g). Property owners who cannot pay their taxes in full can enter into a payment agreement. You may contact any of the following offices by phone for tax information: Brownsville Main Office (956)544-0800, San Benito Tax Office (956)361-8232, Harlingen Tax Office (956)427-8013.

La Feria residents will now see the City of La Feria taxes included in the Cameron County Tax Statements. Through consolidation residents will now be able to pay their City of La Feria taxes at any of our nine (9) branch offices countywide.

Drop-off boxes conveniently accessible 24/7 for tax payments paid by check or money orders only may be dropped off at the Brownsville Main Office on East Van Buren between East 10th Street and 8th Street in Brownsville, or in the Port Isabel Branch Office at 505 Highway 100. For your convenience you may view and pay your property taxes 24/7 online at: www.cameroncountytax.org AVOID WAITING IN LINE BY PAYING ON-LINE.

PUBLIC NOTICE 2011 PROPERTY TAXES ARE DUE

MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY YOUR PROPERTY TAXES NOW!

OFFICES COUNTWIDE TO BETTER SERVE YOU!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Las clases de computación gratuitas serán ofrecidas a los padres y comunidad de La Feria y serán ofrecidas en la escuela Lee ubicada en 400 S. West St., La Feria, Texas. Anoten las fechas que se llevaran a cabo en los días siguientes: 1, 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.

EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA FERIAOFRECE CLASES DE COMPUTADORAS GRATIS

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Judy’s Stitchery • Lo-Ree’s Dress ShopQuelle Boutique • Simply Elegant

Sister Got Your Purse • Taubert’s Farm & Ranch

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19th Annual Fiesta de La Feria February 25, 2012

Located in the Cultural Arts Center on Oleander Ave.

Age Categories: Tiny Mr. & Tiny Miss Fiesta de La Feria

4-6 yrs. of age Lil’ Mr. & Lil’ Miss Fiesta de La Feria

7-9 yrs. of age

$5 Entry Fee

Due by February 17th, 2012 4:30 p.m. $10 Late Entry Fee

Due by February 24th, 2012 4:30 p.m. Entry Forms available at City Hall or at www.cityoflaferia.com

For any questions please contact:

Christian Camacho (956) 797-2261

City of La Feria 115 E. Commercial Ave.

La Feria, Tx 78559

Crowns AAwwaarrddeedd to Tiny & Lil’ Miss Winners!!

Sashes Awarded to all

winners!

Sceptors awarded to Tiny & Lil’ Mr. Winners!!

Be the 1st Mr. or Miss Fiesta de La Feria!