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Fill the Jar With Grandma Helen’s Oatmeal Cookies

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

If you’re looking for a non-traditional oatmeal cookie (no cinnamon or nutmeg here),

try Laurie Sanders’ Grandma Helen’s Oatmeal Cookies recipe. It’s one great cookie! I added coconut and really enjoyed unusual the mix of

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What You Need1 c butter1 c white sugar1 c brown sugar, firmly packed2 large eggs, well-beaten1 tsp vanilla1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1 1/2 c white flour3 c quick oatmeal2 c coconut (or nuts, raisins, dates, chocolate chips)

Grandma Helen’s Oatmeal Cookies

Directions• Cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl.• Add eggs, vanilla, salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, coconut and mix.

• Either use a cookie scoop, drop and bake immediately or form the dough into 2” rolls in plastic and refrigerate until chilled then slice.• Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.

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1st United Methodist Church

Pastor William C. Davis, 797-1393

331 S. Main St., La Feria, Sunday School 10am,

Traditional Worship Service 9am, Contemporary Service 11am,

UM Youth 5pm

International Worship Center

Bishop Ronaldo Ortiz 956-797-1204

116 W. Seventh St., La FeriaServices Sunday (English) 9:30am

Domingo (Espanol) 11am, Miercoles 7pm

Interdenominational Worship Extreme Youth Sat. 6 pm

First Baptist Church of Santa RosaPastor Harold Parker

956-636-1603 118 Jesus R. Cruz, Santa Rosa

Sunday Services 9:30am Bible Study, 10:30am Morning

Worship, 7pm Wednesday Evening

Worship.

Apostolic Faith Tabernacle

Pastor Ramon Zarate 357-6384

621 South Main, La Feria Sunday School 10am

Sunday Worship 4pm, Wed. Evening 7:30pm.

All services are bilingual.

Iglesia Oracion en Su Presencia

Missionary Church,Inc.

Pastors Frank & Janie Gonzalez 797-0044 4th Street, La Feria,TX

Sunday 10am & 6pm, Monday 7 pm Prayer Service,

Wednesday 7 pm, Friday 7 pm.

Church of ChristMinister Gene Head

797-9890912 N. Parker Rd., La Feria,

Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study, Sunday 9:30am Bible Study,

10:30am Service, 5pm Evening Service Los Domingos: 12:00

Medio Dia y 7:00pm Los Jueves: 7:00 pm Estudio De Biblia

Faith Church of Christian & Mission-ary Alliance Church

Pastor Oscar Loredo 797-1739

125 W. First St., La Feria,Tx Bilingual Ministry Sunday 10am Sunday School, 11am Worship, Wednesday 7 pm Bible Study,

Friday 7 pm Prayer.

Santa Rosa United Methodist Church

408 Main Street (Hwy. 107/506)Santa Rosa, across from High

School Sunday Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 AM Worship10

AM (Communion fi rst Sunday)Wednesday Prayer Service

9:00 AMPastor: Carole Lahti

(956) 279-3407

Casa de Esperanza Apos-

tolic Church416 W. Spruce La Feria

965-639-4301 Bilingual Services Sunday at 1:00pm

Daniel Martinez - Pastor

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

FR. Edouard Atangana, 956-636-1211

101 San Antonio Ave., Santa Rosa Saturday Mass 5pm Bilingual, Sunday Mass 8am Spanish,

10am English.

First Baptist Church of La Feria

Matt Cason, Senior Pastor797-1214

Main St. & Magnolia, La Feria Wednesday 6:30pm Youth Bible

Study & Mission Friends, 7 pm Eve-ning Bible Study & Prayer Service,

Sunday 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Morning Worship Service, 6

pm Evening Worship Service.

St. Albans Episcopal Church

Reverend Scott Brown 956-428-2305,

1417 E. Austin, Harlingen,TX Holy Communion 8am, Sunday

School 9:15, Holy Eucharist 10:30am.

Hope in the Word Church

Pastors Jose & Bertha Belmares797-3621,

28354 S. Bixby Rd., La FeriaServices Friday 6pm, Sunday

10am. All services are Bilingual, English & Spanish.

Primera IglesiaBautista956-797-1740

519 N. Main, La Feria Bilingual Services: Sunday

9:45am Sunday School, 10:45am Worship Service, 5:00pm WMU,

6:00 pm Evening Worship Service,

Iglesia Generacion En Conquista

Pastor Samuel y Magda Cer-vantes, Phone (956) 536-2215 2803 W. Exp. 83 Suite A. La

Feria Sunday Service 10am Bible Study, 11am Worship Service,

7pm Wednesday Family Service.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Fr. Rodolfo Franco797-2666, offi ce: 502 S. Canal

church: 500 South Canal St., La Feria, Saturday Mass 5:30pm,

Sunday Mass 8am Spanish, 10am English, 12pm Bilingual.

Christ In Our Midst Missionary ChurchPastor: Rev. Daniel Carrizalez

956-742-6311 1 mile N. of FM 506, La Feria Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.,

Sunday Worship - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Service - 7:00 p.m.,

Monday Prayer - 7:00 p.m.

New HopePresbyterian Church

Richard J. Hartsfi eld, Pastor208 West Central Ave, La Feria,TX, 423-0348 Sunday Services 10 amCommunion 1st Sunday

Cowboy Church11235 Swift Ln. Santa Rosa, Tex.

Service at 11:00am Sunday6:30pm pm Monday

956-975-6144 www.westernoutreach.org

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Pastor Nathan WendorfSundays 8:00AM (Traditional)

HC fi rst, third & fi fth10:30AM (Contemporary)HC second, fourth & fi fth

(956) 423-3924602 Morgan Blvd.

Harlingen, TX 78550church@saintpaulharlingen.

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Templo GetsemaniPastor Julio y Claudia Mendoza

Phone (956) 589-501611418 Fifth St. La Feria

Servicios: Tuesday & Thursday 7pm

Friday Pray at 7pm Sunday Bible Study at 10am

& 6pm

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Employment Opportunity

Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Maintenance

The City of La Feria is seeking a qualified applicant for a WaterDistribution/Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker. Jobrequirements include: high school diploma or GED, valid Texas DriverLicense, ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL), and abilityto operate heavy machinery (i.e. backhoe). Preferred qualificationsinclude a current CDL, bilingual ability fluent in English and Spanish,experience or knowledge of water distribution and wastewatercollection systems. The successful applicant will have the ability to worka 24 hour on call shift to respond to emergencies, and perform someevening or weekend work. This is a full time, hourly paid position.Benefits include health insurance and retirement. Applications areavailable at La Feria City Hall and online atwww.cityoflaferia.com/departments/human resources. For additionalinformation, call City Hall at 956 797 2261. The City of La Feria is anEqual Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminatebased on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.Position will be open until filled. Submit completed applications to LaFeria City Hall located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue, ATTN: HumanResource Director, Monday Friday between 8:00 AM 4:30 PM or viaemail to [email protected]. Para información sobre estaoportunidad de trabajo comuníquese con Esmeralda R. Sánchez al 956797 2261.

Auction NoticeAmerican Eagle Towing26938 Road 374La Feria, TX 78559(956) 364 2275

Sale to be held: 05 21 16At time: 10:00amInspection to Start: 05 21 16 at9:30am26938 Road 374La Feria, TX 78559

In accordance with any city and state law, the above named will sell to the highest bidder for each vehicle described below

Auction NoticeAmerican Eagle Towing26938 Road 374La Feria, TX 78559(956) 364 2275

Sale to be held: 05 21 16At time: 10:00amInspection to Start: 05 21 16 at9:30am26938 Road 374La Feria, TX 78559

In accordance with any city and state law, the above named will sell to the highest bidder for each vehicle described below

Notice to Public by the City of La Feria Notice of Intent to Request the Release of Funds

in connection with the HOME Investment Partnerships Program

May 11, 2016

The City of La Feria 115 E. Commercial Ave La Feria, Texas 78559 956-797-2261

TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:On or about May 31St, 2016, the City of La Feria will request the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to release HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, for the following project: The Competitive Award for HOME HRA Reconstruction Program contract number 2015-0098 of two (2) homes in the City of La Feria Texas.

A Project Description has been completed for this project. The Responsible Entity has determined that this project will be tiered. All of the project addresses are not known. The project will be classified under Certification of Categorical Exclusion (subject to 58.5) 24 CFR 58.35(a). A tiered project allows the analysis to be completed on a geographic area to address environmental impacts that might occur, or not occur, on a typical site within the area. This broad review of the geographical area will make it so the compliance factors listed will not have to be repeated on a site specific basis once eligible applicants are known. No construction work will be begun until all levels of this tiered review are completed.

Level 1 or Broad Review

1. Characteristics of the targeted area a. Established residential sites b. Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Transportation, etc. are available in the area. c. Small town atmosphere d. The geographic area is defined as within the city limits of La Feria.

2. Targeted population a. Individuals and families living in sub-standard housing b. Elderly citizens c. Physically or mentally challenged individuals

3. Limitations of the project a. Assistance will be given to two (2) individuals or families at a time per this contract

number and may vary per any other awards in the future. b. The project is limited to $85,000 in hard costs per assisted household. c. This review will be carried out by the City of La Feria grant consultant and will be

completed by Karen Rego. 4. The following compliance factors will be analyzed in this broad review

a. Wetland Protection b. Coastal Zone Management Act c. Safe Drinking Water Act d. Sole Source Aquifers e. Endangered Species Act f. Wild & Scenic Rivers Act g. Clean Air Act h. Farmland Protection Policy Act i. Environmental Justice

5. Notice of Intent/Request for Release of Funds will now be published for comment by the public. At the end of the comment period, a Request for the Release of Funds certification will be completed and submitted to TDCHA for the Federal objection period and then the issuing of the Authority to Use Grant Funds.

Level 2 or Site Specific Review

The two (2) eligible project activities per this contract have been identified. A site specific review will be carried out for each activity. A site specific checklist has been developed and the following compliance factors will be analyzed for each activity:

1. Historic Preservation 2. Floodplain Management 3. Noise Abatement & Control 4. Explosive and Flammable Operations 5. Toxic Chemicals and Radioactive Materials 6. Airport Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones

If impacts that cannot be fully mitigated or corrected are identified during the site-specific review, then that site will be treated as a separate project, and the process of environmental review and publishing or posting notices will be carried out of that individual site.

If there are no impacts or impacts will be fully mitigated during construction on an individual site, then that project will proceed without further notice to the public. Each site specific checklist will be submitted to TDHCA for review.

Based on the Level 1 Broad Review, the activities proposed are categorically excluded (subject to Level 2 Site Specific review) under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of La Feria City Hall, 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria TX, 78559, and may be examined or copied on weekdays Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINDINGS (LOCAL COMMENT PERIOD): Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments to the City of La Feria, 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria TX, 78559. All comments received by May 27th, 2016, will be considered by the City of La Feria prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commenter should specify which part of this Notice he/she is addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS: The City of La Feria certifies to TDHCA that Sunny Philip in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. TDHCA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of La Feria to use Program Funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS (FEDERAL COMMENT PERIOD): TDHCA will consider objections to its approval of request for release of funds and the City of La Feria certification if they are received by June 15th, 2016, or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the City of La Feria approved by TDCHA; (b) the City of La Feria has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval or a release of funds by TDCHA; or (d) another Federal Agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs at P.O. Box 13941, Austin, TX 78711-3941. Potential objectors should contact TDHCA to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Sunny Philip City Manager, City of La Feria

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