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Mercedes, Texas 78570 Wednesday, June 1, 1994
CONKED
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accept sealed bids for ROADSIDE
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MAILBOX
SUPPORTS
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PUBLIC
HELP WANTED
PERSONAL
GARAGE SALE
FOR RENT
FOR SALE
DALLAS COWBOYS autographed caracteristicas, favor de hablar al
collectibles—Aikman, Irvin, Smith, tel. 565-0914 de 10 a 4 p.m.
BUSINESS
SERVICES
FOR SALE -- Electric Hospital Bed
and a 25 inch color T.V. See at 739 S.
Texas or call 565-8515.
Johnson, etc. Jerseys, balls, helmets
on sale. Call Dallas, 1-800-964-5577.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT at
Town Square Complex, 310 N. Ohio.
For information, call Robert T.
Elizondo at 565-4691.
GARAGE SALE -- 426 W. 10th St
will be selling furniture, clothes, odds
and ends, bicycles, etc. Will end on
Saturday.
FURNITURE REFINISHING AND
UPHOLSTERING: for free esti-
mates call Daniel Adams, 565-2552.
The bid shall be awarded to the
highest bidder. If any two bids are
submitted for the same amount, the
bid shall be awarded to the person
submitting the earliest bid.
PAINT) (HIDALGO CO., US 83,
ETC., 06) will be received at the 600
West Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas
until 3:30 P.M., 6/21/94, and then
publicly read.
All prospective bidders are en-
couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 3:30
P.M., 6/7/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
CONTRACT NO. 215XXM4003
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
The Texas Department of Trans-
portation, District Office, 600 West
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas, will
accept sealed bids for ROADSIDE
PARK REHABILITATION (ADA)
(VARIOUS CO., VARIOUS, VAR.
SECTIONS) will be received at the
600 West Expressway 83, Pharr,
Texas until 2:30 P.M., 6/22/94, and
then publicly read.
All prospective bidders are en-
couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 2:30
P.M., 6/8/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
CONTRACT NO. 215XXM4004
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
The Texas Department of Trans-
CONTRACT NO. 214XXM0019
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
The Texas Department of Trans-
portation, District Office, 600 West
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas, will
accept sealed bids for REPLACE
CONTRACT NO. 214XXM5027
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
Advertising Network
• Applicants must be
willing to relocate •
Interested applicants may apply in
person or call the Texas Employment
Commission at 210-546-3141 for an
appointment. Questions? Call 1-800-
416-2268.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F
envelopes, addressed to Mr. Monte •
R. Churchill, Superintendent,
Mercedes Independent School Dis-
trict and be in his hands by 4:00 p.m.
on June 10, 1994 at 206 E. Sixth
Street, Mercedes, Texas 78570.
The Mercedes Independent
School District reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids and
to waive any or all formalities.
The Mercedes Independent^
School District is an equal opportu-
nity employer.
experienceessary. For information,
call 1-219-736-4715, ext F8252. 8
a.m. 8 p.m. - 7 days.
PACO’S
Beauty Palace
341 Third Street
Visit us for the best
in precision haircuts !
Francisco Aldape
Owner & Stylist
565-9776
CONTRACT NO. 214XXM2009
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
The Texas Department of Trans-
portation, District Office, 600 West
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas, will
accept sealed bids for CLEANING
AND SWEEPING OF HIGHWAYS
(CAMERON, ETC. CO., US 83,
ETC., 02) will be received at the 600
West Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas
until 11:30 A.M., 6/21/94, and then
publicly read.
All prospective bidders are en-
couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 11:30
A.M., 6/7/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
The ambulance shall be awarded
“as is” and the successful bidder
shall be responsible for removing®
the equipment from the designated
property within five days from the
date of notice of award. The City
Manager shall have the final deci-
sion in awarding the ambulance.
The ambulance is located at the
City’s parking lot directly in front
of City Hall - 400 S. Ohio. For in-
spection of the ambulance, please
call Fire Chief Rudy Garza at 565-0
3114.
(HIDALGO CO., US 83, ETC., 06)
will be received at the 600 West
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas until
10:30 A.M., 6/21/94, and then pub-
licly read.
All prospective bidders are en-
couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 10:30
A.M., 6/7/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
portation, District Office, 600 West
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- Must posses ability to commu-
nicate effectively in both English and
Spanish with staff administration
and housing residents.
- Must possess working knowl-
edge in the field of electricity, re-
frigeration, plumbing and building
construction and prepare written
reports of activities.
- Ability to operate computer
work station or possess aptitude to
develop these skills.
- Must possess a valid Texas @
Driver License and be insurable
under the Housing Authority’s au-
tomobile insurance.
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contract NO. 214XXM7029
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
The Texas Department of Trans-
portation, District Office, 600 West
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas, will
accept sealed bids for DRIVEWAY
INSTALLATION (HIDALGO CO.,
US 83, ETC., 06) will be received at
the 600 West Expressway 83, Pharr,
Texas until 10:30 A.M., 6/22/94, and
then publicly read.
All prospective bidders are en-
couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 10:30
A.M., 6/8/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
EN TRE VIS TA S
Un representante de IBP estara
aceptando aplicaciones y
conduciendo entrevistas.
Lunes, Junio 6, 1994 y Martes,
Junio 10, 1994 de 8:30am a
4:00pm en el Texas Employ-
ment Commission, 851 Old
Alice Road, Brownsville, TX
78523.
McAfee
Agency
Insurance
Call us for professional
and complete
insurance services.
565-2481
For information on
defensive driving, call
565-1381 or 565-9501
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Mercedes Housing Author-
ity is accepting applications/resumes®
for the position of Superintendent
of Maintenance.
The position is responsible for
the overall maintenance of the Hous-
ing Authority which has 213 family
apartments and 111 elderly apart-
ments and over-sight of all PHA
special construction projects.
* Aplicante deben estar
dispuestos en moverse •
Para enlistarse para una
entrevista puede llamar a 210-
546-3141, o para mas informacion
puede llamar 1-800-416-2268.
Empresaria de Oportunidades
Equivalents H/M
FOR LEASE
OFFICE SPACE OR RETAIL
$75 to $350 per month.
Super Drug Plaza
242 S. Texas
565-1891
LOCAL INTERVIEWS
Monday June 6, 1994 and
Tuesday June 7, 1994
8:30am - 4:00pm
Texas Employment Commission
851 Old Alice Road
P.O. Box 4400
Brownsville, TX 78523.
PRODUCTION
WORKERS
IBP, inc.
Columbus Junction, Iowa
IBP, inc., the nation's largest pro-
ducer of fresh pork, will be accepting
applications for its pork facility in
Columbus Junction, Iowa. At IBP we
believe our workers deserve solid,
secure jobs. We've never had a lay-
off. Complete training is provided by
experienced personnel. A full-time
job with a major corporation. You'll be
joining one of the largest, most pro-
gressive companies in the meat
industry. In addition to long term job
stability and career growth, we offer:
• Positions starting at'
$6.50/hour.
• Scheduled salary progression
& additional grade pay as you
become skilled at your work.
• Overtime after 40 hours/week.
• Insurance benefits for you &
your family.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacations.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Mercedes Independent
School District is accepting bids for
the following food items to be used
by the Food Service Department
Dairy Products
Bakery Products
Frozen and Canned Fruits and
Vegetables
Breakfast Items
Staple Items
Tortilla Items
Cleaning Items
Paper Goods
Snack Bar Items
Bids specifications may be ob-
tained from Mrs. Cynthia Cardenas,
Director of Food Services, 333 S.
Ohio, Mercedes, Texas 78570 or in-
quire by telephone at (210) 514-2037.
Bids must be submitted in sealed
To CO
ecM
Liquors
Located one- rt I t
of FM 1015 on Business 83
Open 10-9
Monday through Saturday
968-9553
FOR SALE — Aluminum camper,
D-50, Dodge Ram pick-up. Like new,
$100. Sears DP/2000 gym weight
bench exerciser. Call 565-4833.
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ATTEST
ARCELIA FELIX, SECRETARY
For additional information con-
tact: Mercedes Planning Depart-
ment at (210) 565-3114, Ext. 26.
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Dover, DE 19901
BARGAIN
ADVERTISING
CITY OF MERCEDES
ARCELIA L. FELIX
CITY SECRETARY
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: Dates and
• dancers...
• Let us entertain you on
• that special occasion:
• bachelor parties, birthday
• parties or private parties...
; Call 581-5496
• or Beep us at 630-7131
: or 971-2379.
• References available.
CAMPHOR TREE
APARTMENTS
2 bdrms., central a/c, carpeted,
appliances, very neat Located
near High School. 105 E. 10th
St, Mercedes. Call Lupita be-
tween 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at
565-6363
HOMBRE de 5.9 feet, cuerpo regu-
lar, trabajador. Honesto, alegre,
sincero. Busco dama de estatua regu-
lar, bonita, inteligente, hogarena.
Bien formada, de 28 a 38 anos, sin
compromisos, soltera, o con uno o
dos hijos. La damita que tenga estas
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the
City of Mercedes will conduct a Pub-
lic Hearing on Tuesday, June 7,1994
at 6:30 P.M. at Mercedes City Hall
located at400South Ohio, Mercedes,
Hidalgo County, Texas. The pur-
pose of the Public Hearing is to so-
licit public input on a request by
Llano Grande Trailer Park to va-
cate, and abandon approximately
776.49 lineal feet of Mile 2 West,
being legally described as 0.8754 acre
of land out of Lot 130 Block 112, and
Lot 145, Block 105, South
Campacuas Addition, Mercedes,
Hidalgo County, Texas.
The public is invited to attend
the Public Hearing and provide in-
put
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH V.A.T.S.,
ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 3A.
WITNESS MY HAND AND
SEAL, THIS THE 20TH DAY, OF
MAY, 1994.
SE VENDE QUESO BLANCO —
Sr. y Srs. Benito Castaneda para
servirles. 524 Webb. Street,
Mercedes. 565-1560.
TRABAJADORES
DE PRODUCCION
IBP, inc.
Columbus Junction, Iowa
IBP, inc., el productor mas grande
de la nacion de puerco fresco, esta
buscando trabajadores de
produccion en su facilidad de
Columbus Junction, Iowa.
OFRECEMOS
• Empiezo de pago de
$6.50 por hora
• Programa de aumentos
de pago
• Beneficios excelentes
MAJOR TELEPHONE CO. Now
hiring. Technicians, installers, Acct/
Serv. Reps, operators. No
Qualified individuals should sub-
mit complete application and resume
by June 10,1994 at the PHA main
administration office located at 1025
Anacuitas, Mercedes, Texas.
The Public Housing Authority •
(PHA) is an Equal Employment Op-
portunity Employer will not dis-
criminate because of race, sex, reli-
gious affiliation, national origin or
handicap status.
Jaime Gutierrez
Executive Director
Respondent shall possess the fol-
lowing minimum attributes and 0
TheTexas Department of Trans- qualifications.
portation, District Office, 600 West _ Ability to work, supervise and
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas, will perform responsibilities with mini-
accept sealed bids for INSTALLA- mum supervision. Also must pos-
TION OF PAVEMENT MARK- sess foresight to recognize problems
INGS (THERMOPLASTIC and formulate solutions.
More than 300 Texas newspapers for $250.Call this newspaper for details.
78 YEAR OLD custom lubricant company ECK MILLER EXPANDING, need
seeks sales reps. Commissions and bonuses, flatbed company drivers, all miles paid.
For information contact, B. Moran, Pnm- (New scale) Life/health, rider/bonus pro-
rose Oil, P.O. Box29665, Dallas, TX75229, gram, age 23 & 1 year experience. 1-800-
1-800-275-2772. 395-3510.
WOOD FLOORING SHIPPED direct DRIVERS: FLATBED 48 state OTR. As-
from manufacturer. Save up to 50%. Prices signed new conventionals. Competitive pay,
low enough to start a business. Call for benefits. $1,000 sign on bonus, rider pro-
information and pricing! Quantity discounts! gram, flexible time off. Call Roadrunner
1-800-38-TEJAS. Trucking 1-800-876-7784.
GERMANSTUDENT INTERESTEDin FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES now has
music, sports. Other Scandinavian, Euro- openings for demonstrators. No cash in-
pean. South American, Asian high school vestment Part-time hours with full time
exchange students arriving August Become pay. Two catalogs, over 700 items. Call 1-
a host family/AISE. Call AISE 817-467- 800-488-4875.
1417 or 1-800-SIBLING. BREAST IMPLANTS? FREE implant
ASTHMA ATTACK, GET instant relief, packet & children's questionnaire. Call 1-
The latest proven methods. Free details, 800-833-9121. Waldman, Smallwood,
send this ad, your name and address to Grossman & Carpenter, since 1957. Board
Frank Cobb, Route 4, Box 19C, Cisco, TX Certified, not Board Certified, 1-800-833-
76437. 9121.
YOU CAN OWN your own home! No COMPUTER ASSISTANCE FOR all ma-
downpayment on Miles materials, attrac- jor Windows, DOS software packages, and
tive construction financing. Call Miles hardware setups. Call Computer HelpDesk
Homes today, 1-800-343-2884, ext 1. 1-900-407-3700, $2.50 per minimum.. Must
DRIVERS: ARE YOU tired of being on be 18.
the phone all day and driving old equip- TOO MANY DEBTS? Overdue bills?
ment? If you have 1 year OTR experience. Combine debts into one payment Cut pay-
A CDL with HM, and you want to make ments 30% to 50%, reduce interest/late fees,
money, call Celadon. We have new $4,000-$ 100,000. NCCS (Non profit) li-
freightliners with satellites, rider program, censed/bonded, 1-800-955-0412.
excellent benefits, 401K and all the miles SUNQUEST WOLFF TANNING Beds
you want 1-800-729-9770. . . new commercial-home units from $199.
DRIVERS - CHECK OUT the rising star! Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly pay-
Owner operators wanted - dedicated lane, ments low as $18. Call today, free new color
Home weekly, dynamic pay and excellent catalog 1-800-462-9197.
benefits. Call anytime. Burlington Motor 50 TO 150 acres loaded with , ,
Carriers 1-800TOTN. RMG ROR 90JU 130 acres, loaned witn deer, turkey,
es JOINBMC EOE. Rocksprings area Priced from $395to $450/
DRIVERS, TIRED OF driving/not get- acre, owner terms. Electricity or water a vail-
ting anywhere? Call DCC.. We offer: as- able on some parcels. 210-792-4953.
signed trucks, paid vacation, major medi- HONDA POWERED PRESSUREclean-
cal/much more. Minimum age 23/l yr. OTR ers. Hose, 5-tips, portable cart 2-5 year
expenence 1.800 727-4274 r- 4 J a
1-102174. . warranty. Factory direct from $699.00.
HAROLDIVESTRUCKINGhiring driv- Major credit cards accepted. 1-800-351-
ers. Free driver training. Students welcome. 7283, call 24 hours. Brochure available.
Excellent benefits, excellent equipment, dISTRIBUTE HERSEY PRODUCTS,
excellent trainings excellent opportunity. “"• high potential income+p/yr. Prime
Come grow with us. 1-800-842-0853. local locations. No selling- all included.
COVENANT TRANSPORT FLEET is Minimuminvestment $6k. 1-800-940-2299.
expanding. $500 sign-on bonus (after 90 ADOPTION: A NEWBORN baby is our
days). Last year our top team earned over dream. Happily married, financially secure
$95,000. Starting at$0.27 to $0.29 per mile, to share love and happy home with baby.
Plus bonuses to $0.38 per mile. • Paid insur- Stay-at-home mom. Cindy & John, 1-800-
ance Motel/layover pay eLoading/unload- 788-4275. It’s illegal to be paidfor anything
ing pay • Vacation, deadhead pay -Solos beyond legaUmedical expenses.
welcome ‘Truck driving school graduates ADOPT: A BRIGHT future, love and hap-
welcome. Requirements ‘Age 23 *1 yr. veri- piness await your baby. Happily married,
fiable over-the-road •Class A CDL with childless couple, great neighborhood, lots
hazardous materials 1-800-441-4394/915- ofplaymates. Call Marsha and Dick, 1-800-
852-3357, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m, M-F; 9 a.m. - 5 314-5433. It's illegal to be paid for anything
p.m Sat./Sun. EDST. beyond legal/medical expenses.
The Mercedes Enterprise
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Per Words Over 20 Words, First Insertion......................$.16
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(Classified Advertising Billed Monthly Will
Carry a $5.00 Minimum Billing Charge.)
* PARK REHABILITATION (ADA)
HELP WANTED -- $1000 weekly (VARIOUS CO., VARIOUS, VAR.
stuffing envelopes at home. Free SECTIONS) will be received at the
details. Send self-addressed stamped 600 West Expressway 83, Pharr,
envelope. Life-style Dept. H P.O. Texas until 2:30 P.M., 6/22/94, and
Box 12730. Witchita, KS. 67277-2730 them Bite
,e then publicly read.
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couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 2:30
P.M., 6/8/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
EXPRESSIONS
IN GLASS
Unique etched
glass products
Diplomas Trophies
Nameplates Key Rings
Wedding Keepsakes
565-1325
EXTRA INCOME
FOR ‘94
Earn $500 - $1000 weekly
stuffing envelopes. For
details, RUSH $1.00 with
SASE to:
GROUP FIVE
57 Greentree Drive, Suite
CITY OF MERCEDES
SALE OF USED AMBULANCE,
The City of Mercedes is accept-
ing sealed bids for the sale of a 1983
Ford Van Ambulance,
VIN1FTJS34L7DHA41754. Sealed
bids addressed to: City Manager,
Alan Kamasaki, P.O. Box 837,
Mercedes, Texas 78570 will be ac-
cepted until 2:00 P.M. Friday, June
24,1994 at which time they will be
opened and read aloud. A minimum
bid of $5,000 has been set •
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CONTRACT NO. 214XXM5026
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
OF PROPOSED WORK
The Texas Department of Trans-
portation, District Office, 600 West
Expressway 83, Pharr, Texas, will
accept sealed bids for INSTALLA-
TION OF RAISED PAVEMENT
MARKERS (HIDALGO CO., US
83, ETC., 07) will be received at the
600 West Expressway 83, Pharr,
Texas until 2:30 P.M., 6/21/94, and
then publicly read.
All prospective bidders are en-
couraged to attend the Pre-Bidders’
Conference which will be held 2:30
P.M., 6/7/94 at the above mentioned
address. Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications may be obtained
at the Pre-Bidders’ Conference or
by contacting the District Mainte-
nance Office at 210-702-6132 in
Pharr after the pre-bid conference
date.
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