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Page 6 -- The Mercedes Enterprise
BARGAIN
FOR RENT — Mercedes, 2 Bed-
room apartment. $350 monthly all
utilities included. $100 deposit.
Couple preferred, but will accept
couple with a baby. 565-2387.
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SATELLITE
SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE
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HOUSE FOR RENT — 3 Bedroom,
2 Bath, Large Kitchen, Family
Room, and separate Family Room.
Central Air/Heat Located in good,
clean subdivision. 565-6063.
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CITATION BY PUBLICATION CITATION BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS
TO: PETER ROBERT CASTILLO, TO: JUVENCIO FLORES and wife,
JR. DORAFLORES
DEFENDANT DEFENDANTS,
GREETING:
FOR
THREE-ACRE LOTS FOR SALE
in Mercedes. Mile 9 North and Mile
1 East. Owner Financing. $200 Down
Payment 970-7277 or 668-1432.
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Over 300 banana boxes of good used
clothing for sale. Everything must
go this Saturday! $1.50 per box. Sale
begins at 9 a.m. at 257 South Wash-
ington St.
FOR LEASE
OFFICE SPACE OR RETAIL
$75 to $350 per month.
Super Drug Plaza
242 S. Texas
565-1891
GREETING:
YOU (AND EACH OF YOU) YOU (AND EACH OF YOU)
ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to
appear before the 370TH DIS- appear before the 139TH DIS-
TRICT COURT, Edinburg of TRICT COURT, Edinburg of
Hidalgo County, at the Courthouse Hidalgo County, at the Courthouse
thereof, in Edinburg, Texas by fil- thereof, in Edinburg, Texas by file
ing a written answer at or before 10 ing a written answer at or before 10
o’clock a.m. of the first Monday next o’clock a.m. of the first Monday next
HOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE —
136 Lion Street Two-story, 3 Bed-
room, 2 1/2 Bath, large lot, reno-
vated kitchen, new appliances, car-
pet and tile. Asking for $89,900. For
lease call 512-440-8558. Have moved
to Austin and must sell.
FOR SALE — Nice 2 Bedroom,
Wood Frame House, needs to be
moved off lot, north of Mercedes,
best offer over $10,000,565-0088.
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FOR SALE -- 1972 Travel Trailer,
26’, $3,500.1979 Lincoln Continen-
tal in mint condition. $2500. Call
565-5089 after 6 p.m.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT —
One bedroom, furnished apartment
A/C, cable, TV, covered parking.
AU bUls paid. $425.
Also, apartment, aU biUs paid. A/C,
cable, furnished, covered parking.
$325.
Call 565-3686 or visit at
MERCEDES HOTEL
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HELP
WANTED
18 INCH DISH
1999
* Requires purchase of subscription channels
Reg. Price $599.95
• FREE DELIVERY •
FOR SALE—Silver Cornet, in good
condition. Call 514-2476.
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COFFINS FOR SALE -- Two ma-
hogany, two oak. Excellent prices.
Call 968-5385.
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SOFAS FOR SALE — 1 Formal
Living Room Sofa, 1 Family Room
Sofa, 1 Loveseatand 1 Recliner. May
be seen at 136 Lion Street on Satur-
day, August 17. Have moved to Aus-
tin and must sell.
FOR RENT
WILDLIFE/
CONSERVATION JOBS
Game wardens, security, mainte-
nance, etc. No exp. necessary. Now
Hiring. For Info Call (219) 794-0010
ext 9685. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days.
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GUARANTEED /
LOWEST PRICE <
IN THE USA <
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CFFICE SPACE FOR RENT at
Town Square Complex, 310 N. Ohio.
For information, call Robert T.
Elizondo at 565-4691.
BUSINESS
SERVICES
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED OR
YOUR MONEY BACK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Mercedes Boys and Girls Club is accepting applications for
the position of
Program Director
A part-time position (25-30 hours weekly), the post will involve:
— Direction and administration of club programs
— Planning, developing and coordinating of club services
— Supervision of staff and volunteers.
Requirements include
— Two years of experience in working with youth groups
— Some coUege preferred
— Computer skills and use of small office equipment preferred.
Deadline for applying is 5 p.m., August 16.
Applications can be obtained at the Mercedes Boys and Girls
FURNITURE REFINISHING Aru
UPHOLSTERING: for free esti-
mates call Daniel Adams, 565-2552.
CALL TODAY
1-800-777-4326
FOR FREE CATALOG
after the expiration of forty-two days after the expiration of forty-two days
from the date of the issuance of this from the date of the issuance of this
citation, same being on the 16th day citation, same being on the 16th day
of September, A.D., 1996 to Plain- of September, A.D., 1996 to Plaintiff
tiffs Petition filed in said court, on Petition filed in said court, on the
the 9th day of April, A.D., 1996, in 3rd day of July, A.D., 1996, in this
this cause, numbered T-217-96-G cause, numbered T-367-96-C on the
on the docket of said court and styled docket of said court and styled TH
THE CITY OF MERCEDES AND MERCEDES INDEPENDENT’
THE MERCEDES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF,
SCHOOL DISTRICT Plaintiffs, vs. vs. JUVENCIO FLORES and wife,
PETER ROBERT CASTILLO, JR. DORA FLORES.
Plaintiff is a municipal corpora-
tion in Mercedes, Hidalgo County,
Texas. Defendants, JUVENCIO
FLORES and wife, DORA
FLORES, are individual, owners of
a certain real estate situated ie
Hidalgo County, Texas, which may
be furtiier described as follows:
ALL OF LOT 38, MELTON
PARK ESTATES, UNIT NO. 2, AC-
CORDING TO THE MAP OR
PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME
14 PAGE 36, MAP RECORDS,
HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS.
(ACCOUNT # M340002-000-00 0
00)
There are delinquent taxes justly
Plaintiffs are a municipal corpo-
ration in Mercedes, Hidalgo County,
Texas. Defendant, PETER ROB-
ERT CASTILLO, JR., are indi-
vidual, owners of a certain real es-
tate situated in Hidalgo County,
Texas, which may be further de-
scribed as follows:
LOT 1 BLOCK 18, MERCEDES
ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, AC-
CORDING TO THE MAP OR
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN
VOLUME P PAGE 225. DEED
RECORDS, HIDALGO COUNTY,
TEXAS.
There are delinquent taxes justly owing and unpaid to plaintiff against
Club, located in Mercedes Civic Center.
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TEXAS STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK
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ADOPTION
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tionals. 1-800-879-7743. Minimum investment Colonial Financial, the nationwide leader since
1984.1-800-969-1200 ext. 20.
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legal expenses, good insurance, mileage pay. One year verifi- 2884 Ext. L.
FOR SALE
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AUCTION
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
DRIVERS WANTED
plates, tolls and scale tickets. 1-888-
4 WERNER.
COVENANT TRANSPORT -ALL Con ven- Call 1-800-648-2424
deadhead and drivers home on a timely basis.
HEALTH
REAL ESTATE
SATELLITE
DEPOT de
WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC
“war" M Cat
owing and unpaid to Plaintiffs
against the above described proper-
ties for the years 1987 thru 1995 in
the amount of $2,997.35 for which
Plaintiffs hereby sues. Plaintiffs re-
quest that Defendant be cited to
appear and answer, and that upon
hearing the Court enter a decree
determining full payment of taxes
due and owing to plaintiff from De-
fendant, directing the issuance of
the above described properties for
the years 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988,
1990 thru 1994 in the amount of $
979.97 for which plaintiff hereby
sues. Plaintiff request that defen-
dants be cited to appear and an-
swer, and that upon hearing the
Court enter a decree determining
full payment of taxes due and owing
to plaintiff from defendants, direct-
the Order of Sale, and awarding ing the issuance of the Order of Sale,
PUBLIC
NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the
Planning and Zoning Commission
of the City of Mercedes, Texas will
hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
August 26,1996 at 5:30 P.M. in the
Mercedes City Hall Conference
Room located at 400 South Ohio,
Mercedes, Texas to consider and
take formal action regarding the
following item(s):
Public Hearing concerning a
rezoning request for the property
located at the north west corner of
U.S. Expressway 83 Frontage and
Indiana Street from a Class "B-1"
Two Family Residential District to a
Class "A" Business District The
property is legally described as Lots
6 & 7, Block 18, Garden Park Sub-
division, Mercedes, Hidalgo County,
Texas. The purpose of the rezoning
is to allow commercial activities. The
person making the request is Allen
Stephenson.
recovery of costs, interest and such
other relief as to which Plaintiffs
may be justly entitled.
WITNESS, PAULINE G.
GONZALEZ, Clerk of the DIS-
and awarding recovery of costs, in-
terest and such other relief as to
which plaintiff may be justly en-
titled.
WITNESS, PAULINE
TRICT COURT of Hidalgo County, GONZALEZ, Clerk of the DIS-
Texas.
Issued and given my hand and
seal of said court at Edinburg, Texas
this the 30th day July, 1996.
TRICT COURT of Hidalgo County,
Texas.
Issued and given my hand and
seal of said court at Edinburg, Texas
A True Copy I Certify this the 30th day of July, 19%.
Enrique Escalon
Sheriff, Hidalgo County
By T. Wilemon #1286, Deputy
Pauline G. Gonzalez, Clerk
District
Court, Hidalgo County, Texas
By Victor Sanchez, Deputy
Enrique Escalon
Sheriff of Hidalgo County,
Texas
By: T Wilemon #1286, Deputy
A True Copy I Certify
Enrique Escalon
Sheriff, Hidalgo County
By T. Wilemon #1286, Deputy
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A True Copy I Certify
Enrique Escalon
Sheriff, Hidalgo Coun®
By T. Wilemon # 1286, Deputy
Pauline G. Gonzalez, Clerk
District
Court, Hidalgo County, Texas
Victor Sanchez, Deputy
Enrique Escalon
Sheriff of Hidalgo County,
Texas
By: T. Wilemon # 1286, Deput
A True Copy I Certify
Enrique Escalon
Sheriff, Hidalgo County
By: T. Wilemon # 1286, Deputy
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Mercedes Independent School District is accepting appli-
cations for the following positions:
tional Fleet 435 Detroit 9 speed. Drybox/reefer,
avg run 1850 miles, benefits - all the good stuff.
Exp. 1-800-441 -4394. Grad student 1-800-338-
6428.____________________________________
DRIVER - CALARK INTERNATIONAL
offers great pay, benefits and the chance to get
home more often! Must be 22 with CDL and
HazMat endorsement 1-800-950-8326._____
DRIVER - GET MONEY, miles and more!
$650+/week average. Great benefits. Generous
bonuses - OTR. Owner operators now get im-
proved package. Burlington Motor Carriers. 1-
800-JOIN-BMC. EOE._________________
DRIVERS - FLATBED 48 state OTR. As-
EDUCATION
BECOME A MEDICAL transcriptionist.
Opportunity to work in an office typing for
doctors. Home study. Free literature. P.C.D.I.,
Atlanta, Georgia. 1-800-362-7070, Dept.
YYJ722.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
WOULD YOU LIKE to learn more about the
world? Host Scandinavian, European, South
American, Asian, Rus si an high school exchange
students arriving August Call AISE 1-800-
SIB LING.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
signed new conventionals, competitive pay, $DEBT CONSOLIDATION FR EE$. Cut
benefits. $ 1,000 sign on bonus, rider program, monthly payments up to30-50%. Reduce inter-
flexible time off. Call Roadrunner Trucking 1- est stop collection calls. Avoid bankruptcy free
800-876-7784._____________________________confidential help NCCS non-profit, licensed/
DRIVERS OTR TRACTOR/railer drivers, bonded. 1-800-955-0412.
Company & lease purchase opportunities for FINANCIAL HELP CREDIT counseling for
those who qualify. Company drivers up to 28c all purposes. Assistance for all your financial
per mile. Lease purchase 0% down. Late model problems. $2,000 up to $500,000. 48hr pro-
walk-ins. Call Arctic Express 1-800-927-0431. cessing. Call today, get help tomorrow 1-800-
DRIVERS. POSITIONS AVAILABLE at 613-6604
U.S. Xpress. No experience required. Top pay, MORTGAGES, ANNUITIES, BUSINESS
executive benefits, and Freightliner conven- notes. Receiving payments? Get cash nowl
40 ACRES NE of Crystal City, paved road,
electricity, fenced two sides. Good mesquite
brush, deer, hogs, quail, dove. $795/AC., owner
terms. 1 -800-876-9720SIINC@HILCONET.
COM._________________________
BARGAINS ON GOVERNMENT fore-
closed homes. Save up to 50% or more. Mini-
mum or no down payment Repossessed prop-
erties sold daily. Listings available now! 1-
800-338-0020 ext 299.__________________
BUILD YOUR 27 acre estate in beauti-
ful Burnet County. Trees, deer, turkey,
golfing at beautiful Delaware Springs.
20 minutes to five lakes. Owner financed.
1-800-725-3699._____________________
SOUTH COLORADO RANCH. 86 acres -
$39,900 enjoy BLM access & panoramic
views of Sangre De Cristos. Year round
access, power, tele. Owner financing. Call
now 719-742-5207, 8:30-8:30, Majors
Ranch.
Public Hearing concerning a
rezoning request for the property
located at 718 Anaquitas from a
Class "L" Local Retail District to a
Class "A" Business District. The
property is legally described as Lot
11, Block 16, Garden Park Subdivi-
sion, Mercedes, Hidalgo County,
Texas. The purpose of the rezoning
is to allow a commercial billboard
sign. The person making the request
is Blanca Torres.
All citizens are urged to attend
the hearing in order to express their
views to the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH V.A.T.S.,
ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 3A.
TRAVEL
WE ARE UNDERBOOKED! Disney area
vacation stays. 4 day/3 night hotel packages,
from $59. Call now for reservations: 1-800-
749-4045 ext 115-TX899.
Call this newspaper for details on how to advertise statewide.
WITNESS MY HAND AND
SEAL, THIS THE 12TH DAY, OF
AUGUST. 1996
ATTEST
ARCELIA FELIX,
CITY SECRETARY
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CURRICULUM SECRETARY
BILINGUAL/ESL CLERK
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be high school graduate
2. Must have three or more of general clerical/secretarial experi-
ence.
3. Must be able to gather and organize student data.
4. Must be able to use office computers (Macintosh, HP, and Dos
Platform) involving word processing (WordPerfect), spreadsheet,
and data base.
5. Must be able to efficiently operate an office printing calculator.
6. Must type minimum of 50 words per minute.
7. Must be experienced in general office clerical tasks/record keep-
ing.
8. Must be able to use correct English grammar, punctuation, and
spelling in typing letters, memos, and reports.
9. Must have effective and pleasant communication skills.
All applications should be submitted to:
Dr. Ismael Cantu
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Personnel
P.O. Box 419
Mercedes, Texas 78570
Deadline — August 23,1996,4 p.m.
The Mercedes I.S.D. does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap.
“An Equal Opportunity Employer."
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