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Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 29, No. 18 © 2015-2016 Celebrate 40th annual BorderFest in Hidalgo

Celebrate the Spirit of Brazil as the 40th annual BorderFest takes place in Hidalgo Mar. 3-6. Mayor Martin Cepeda addressed a press conference at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

BorderFest announced reduced admission prices this year, with tickets for adults now prices at $10 at the gate. Visitors can buy a two-day pass for just $10 if purchased in advance before March 3. A three-day pass costs $15 a person.

Veterans, active duty military & NationSee BORDERFEST pg. 24

World’s youngest female bullfighter to perform

Karla Santoyo, the Aztec Princess from Aguascalientes, Mexico, at age 20 is the youngest of the three active women bullfighters in the world. And she will be performing in the Santa Maria Bullring Sunday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. during the Winter Texan season’s Grand Finale.

Santoyo is of the classical school of bullfighting and was the top performer in the world-class bloodless bullfights held in the Santa Maria Bullring in 2015, See BULLFIGHTER pg. 24

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RGV Quilt Guild Show draws over 1,000 entries

By Brittany Asbury The Rio Grande Valley Guild Quilt Show put on a display that filled the South Padre Island Convention Centre to capacity for two days. Over 1,000 quilts of all sizes as well as quilted pieces such as table runners, placemats, shirts, purses, and wall hangings zig-zagged in long rows through the main room, hung on the walls far above the vendors’ booths, and were variously displayed in side rooms. Fabrics, quilting supplies, quilt designs, Singer sewing machines, and Martelli tables and non-slip cutting shapes filled various booths along with even more quilts and quilt samples to view.

The Best of Show winner was “A Primitive Garden” by Nathalie Anderson and Bernie Gee. This Wall Hanging quilt also took first place for the Wall Hanging category, and was created both by hand sewing and applique and the use of a track-mounted long arm machine. Second place in the xxxxxxxxxxx Wall Hanging category went to Terry DaFirst Place - Twin, The Fish Quilt, by Jean Cline and Jane Hair vis’ “A View thru the Window,” while Lila Helm’s “Visions” took third place.

Terry Davis with second place.

Illusions,” while Judy Brown took second The Crib category winners were “BaThe Lap quilt category winners had place with “Heavenly Days.” by’s 1st Year” by Judy Bergman with first Terry Davis taking first and third places See QUILT pg. 4 place, and “Diamonds Are Forever” by with “Two Fabric Bargello” and “Convex

Leslie Blasing named Entertainer of the Year

Gordy and Debbie Wensel won Duet Musical Group of the Year for the fifth consecutive year at the Valley Star Awards.

By Kathy Olivarez The Valley Star Awards, created and produced by Robert and Billie Ferguson with the assistance of the Winter Texan Times, was once again a terrific show with lots of great entertainment preceding the announcements of entertainers voted by Winter Texans to be their favorites during the winter season. The 2016 show was held Saturday, Feb. 20, at Mission Bell Resort.

Leslie Blasing was named Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, Unfortunately for Leslie, there was an accident on the bridge coming from South Padre Island that shut down traffic for several hours and she was unable to come. Gordy and Debbie Wensel accepted the awards for her.

Bill Chrastil was named Male Vocalist of the Year, Goldwing Express was awarded Family Musical Group of the Year, and the award for non-related Musical Group of the Year went to Razz Ma Tazz, a musical performing group from Nikki Rowe

High School.

For the fifth time in a row Gordy & Debbie won Duet Musical Group of the Year.

Renaissance Rockers once again captured the award for Rock & Roll Band, while Louis Gomez & Texas Country won Country Western Band of the Year.

The award for Novelty or Comedy Act went to Bernie & Red, Gospel Group of the Year to 4 His Glory, and the award for Small Variety Show of the Year went to Walter Plant.

The first entertainer to perform was Johnny Ray Gomez, an accordion player from Omaha Nebraska. He put in a lively show with lively polkas and did a segment with a silver glove like Michael Jackson’s and a boxing glove like Rocky’s. He sang songs like “Yakety Yak,” “Let’s Twist Again,” Pretty Woman,” and an entertaining tongue twister called, “Sarah, Sarah.”

The next entertainment group was See STAR AWARDS pg. 30

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Red Hats celebrate Festival of Tables

Approximately 400 Red Hat Society Ladies from all over the Rio Grande Valley gathered Feb. 9 at the Nomad Shrine Club in Pharr to enjoy the annual Festival of Tables. This is a special event where Red Hat groups from all over the Rio Grande Valley set a themed table for other Red Hatters to enjoy.

Themes varied from table to table.

Many had holiday themes such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, Fourth of July, Valentines Days or St. Patrick’s Day or Mardi Gras. Several had water themes like the beach, a lake resort, lighthouses, Hawaii, or fish.

Some had timed themes such as the 1950’s or the Civil War era. Others had themes for celebrations like Mardi Gras and Fiesta. There were a couple of tables set for teas, a formal dinner setting, a Red Hat shoe table, and one for bird houses. A couple of tables welcomed spring, while others had specific themes like angels, chocolate, Coca-Cola® or rummage sales.

The tables were all beautifully decorated. Many were quite colorful, while other stuck to traditional colors for the themes they represented.

Each table had a different hostess.

Some were dressed according to their theme such as a poodle skirt for the 1950’s or a long dress for the Civil War. Others wore traditional Red Hat clothing.

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states. Ten were from Minnesota, three from Iowa and Texas. Two were from Kansas, Michigan and Missouri, There was one each from New York, California, Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. One was from the province of Ontario in Canada.

The others were unknown.

When the ladies arrived, they walked around the room and viewed the tables.

Then instead of sitting with the ladies they came with, the ladies were sent to different tables so they met ladies from all over the nation and discovered what type activities their Red Hat Societies were doing.

Chairwoman Jan Bergman called the luncheon to order and introduced her assistant Margie Pert along with several other volunteers. see RED HATS pg. 30

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From pg. 1 The category for Twin Size Quilts was led by Jean Cline and Jane Hair’s “The Fish Quilt.” The Fish Quilt is the second fish quilt Cline has made, and it was created especially for Cline’s husband after he asked, “Aren’t there any quilts for men?” Cline then looked up the five types of trout that are on the quilt, and hand embroidered all the fishing flies that border the quilt.

“I had to look up the fish, but I knew Best of Show and First Place Wall Hangings, A Primitive the flies already, so Garden, by Nathalie Anderson and Bernie Gee I just made them,” she explained with a smile. “The Golden len Untz in second place with “Reverse Trout is only found in Northern Califor- Applique Wonder,” and Nancy Bush and nia, and they’re rare, so I don’t think I’ll Barbara Halz in third place with “Parade catch any in my lifetime, but I’ve caught of Elephants.”

The Military Service Quilt categoBrown Trout and Cutthroat Trout before. ry was led by Carla Mewhinney’s “Star I’d like to catch some others.”

Also in the Twin quilt category, Anna Spangled” in first place, while Nila J LaySchwartz took second place with “An- man and Sharon Crosswhite took second na’s Whimsical Memories,” Lynne Ben- place with “Veteran,” and Bonnie M Hall son and Elaine Hall took third place with took third place with “Americana Pinwheels.”

“Spinning Wheel of Fire.”

In the Challenge category, contestants In the Full Size Quilt category, Carwere required to use red, white, and blue olyn Fox’s “Spring Bouquet” took first place, followed by Marilyn Hearnsberg- colors in their fabrics (although other coler and Linda Garcia’s “Shadow City” in ors were allowed), have an odd number second place, and Judy Brown’s “Stone- of stars, and depict what a hero meant to them. Karen Okerstrom took first place henge Smokey River” in third place.

The Queen size category gave Jean with her “Maritime Tradition,” Sandi Cline and Jane Hair their second first Carstensen took second place with “A place ribbon with “Not Too Crazy ‘Cra- Nation Challenged,” and Lynne Benson zy Quilt,” while Doris Priest’s “Feathered took third place with “My Heroes: The Star” took second place, Linda Gainforth Firefighters/EMTS.” The small pieces of the silent auction took third place with “Sun Bonnet Sue also won ribbons, with Jessie Vanden and Overall Bill.”

King size quilt category had Jean Cline Berg’s “Log Cabin Diamonds” taking first once more leading for her third first place place, Donna Williams’ “Catch a Fallen ribbon of the show with “Forever Flow- Star taking second place, and Lynne Beners” made with Sandy Etheridge, and she son’s “Starburst” taking third place.

As a special note, Pat Skye, an RGV also took third place with “The Home Stead” made with Jane Hair. Doris Peltz Quilt Guild Board member mentioned and Letta Watson took second place with that this year’s silent auction held the record for highest price ever paid. Jessie “Wedding Star.”

The Wearables category, which in- Vanden Berg’s “Log Cabin Diamonds” cludes both apparel and personal accesso- sold for $150. ries, had Shelly Bryant in first place with “Batik Jacket,” Alice Gibson in second place with “Handbag,” and Monica Myers in third place with “Winter Warmth.”

The Home Decor category was led by Business Guide.................. Pg. 29 Terry Davis’ “Appliqued Table Topper,” Classifieds.......................... Pg. 31 followed by Connie Sullivan’s “Spicy Coupon Index..................... Pg. 31 Spiral” in second place, and Carla Me- Events Calendar................. Pg. 25 whinney’s “Falling Leaves” in third place. Medical Services................ Pg. 26 The Art Quilt category is made up of quilts that are completely original designs Parks Calendar................... Pg. 06 imagined by the quilt maker, and may be Reunions & Meetings........ Pg. 28 any size or shape. Adelyn Nichol took Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 18 first place with “Gus,” followed by El- WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 22

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PARKS CALENDAR

EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes. com.

Thursday, February 25 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows.

Craft Show & Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, cinnamon rolls at 8am; lunch served at 11am, sloppy joes, chicken salad sandwiches and vegetable beef soup.

Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El

Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am.

Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am.

Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more.

Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm.

Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country music jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch available, kitchen opens at 11am, jammer signup starts 11:30am, music begins at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, ample parking.

Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm.

Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available.

Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm.

Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm.

Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee available.

Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks & coffee at intermission, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 07

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Jam Session - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes are available for purchase from 11:30am-12:30pm prior to jams.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Reagan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Can/Am Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Friendship Hall.

Happy Hour - Alamo Paradise Acres, 4-6pm, Johnny Ray Gomez, $6pp.

Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Angus hamburger or grilled chicken breast or pork loin sandwich, potato wedges, lots of fixings, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, dessert available, for information call 956-581-6718.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale.

Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm.

All Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6pm, all acoustic jam.

Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Men of Accord.

Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Vance Greek, $6pp.

Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Greg Jones, $5pp.

Dance - Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, 7-10:30pm, Fugitives, $6pp.

Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Wade Landry, $5pp.

Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, BYOB with setups available.

Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, $6pp.

Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Cruisers, $10pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available.

Concert - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, The Incredible Tribute to Barry Manilow & Bette Midler, pre-sale $14 & $12pp, at the door $15pp.

Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, Gordy & Debbie, $7pp.

Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm.

Friday, February 26 Special Tribute Concert - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, The Troubadour Experience - Tribute to George Strait.

Bible Study - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 10-11am, bring your own bible, meet in library, led by Rev. Don Hickman, BA & MDIV. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 08

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From pg. 07 Country Western Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am12:30pm, refreshments available at break.

Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu.

Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, cookies & coffee served.

Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm.

Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm.

Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies.

Jam Sessions - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm.

Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, Winston, $7pp in advance, $8pp in advance, followed by fish fry at 5:30pm.

Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm.

Jam - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm.

Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park,

co, 6:30pm, Mario Gomez, $6pp.

Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $8pp, advanced tickets available.

Agency Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm.

Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Ruthi, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome.

Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Call 956-7834587 for more information.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp.

Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm.

Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band.

Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, John Sager, $8pp, variety, snacks available.

Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Fugitive Band, $6pp, free snacks and refreshments.

Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Johnny Ray Gomez, $6pp atd.

Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Bill & Janet, BYOB, sodas available, free popcorn.

Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 09

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From pg. 08 Alamo, 7pm, Gordy and Debby.

Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, 4 His Glory.

Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Beach Boys Tribute, $20pp.

Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, South Texas Whiskey Band, $5pp, doors open at 6pm.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $8pp.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Lindley Creek Band - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $6pp.

Show & Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Country Pickin with Leland Jones & Band, $6pp.

Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $10pp in advance, popcorn, pop & ice available, BYOB. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, Laughing Bird, $6pp.

Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, $6pp.

Bill Chrastil Show - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm, $7pp.

Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Roger Kenaston, $6pp.

Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Leslie Blasing.

Charro Day’s Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7:30-10:30pm, The Coins, $7pp, BYOB, popcorn and ice will be supplied, for tickets and entry to the park please call Al Larratt at 956-2805581.

Saturday, February 27 Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information.

Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu.

Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes, $2.50pp.

Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7am-8:30pm, sausage/biscuits/gravy, $3pp, bring tableware.

Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7am, pancakes, $2.50; eggs, hash-browns, toast, $2.50; sausage, $1 more; biscuits & gravy, $2.50 and up; hash-browns, bacon and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service, for information call 956581-6718.

Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, applesauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 09 invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service.

Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8-9:30am, biscuits and sausage gravy with hot coffee or water, $4pp, don’t miss out on the cookie too.

Big Indoor Garage Sale - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 8am-Noon.

All Park Yard Sale - Seldom Rest Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Park Sale - Twin Lakes RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, coffee and donuts available.

Quilt Arts & Woodworking Show Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9am-12:30pm, Quilt raffle art sales, coffee & donuts 9am, $1pp; lunch served 11am-noon, brisket on toasted bun w/cole slaw, dessert & coffee, $5pp.

Quilt Show - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 10am-1pm.

Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm, luncheon served at 11am, varied menu.

Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm.

Jam Session - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch 11am12:30pm.

Big Band Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm, concessions available.

Entertainment - Magnolia Park, Don-

na, 2pm, Jason Wharlow “The Piano Man”, $4pp.

Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold.

Karaoke - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm.

Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Johnny Ray Gomez, variety & humor, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6pm.

Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Penitas Food Bank Charity Show, pass the hat.

Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, free ice.

Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Carlos Cana, $6pp, popcorn and soda available.

Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $6pp.

Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp.

Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band.

Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Mario Rosales, $6pp, doors open at 6pm.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Swing Cajun Style, $6pp, doors open at 6pm, advanced ticket sales Wed-Fri 10am-1pm.

Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Paul Eve - Johnny Cash Tribute, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 $6pp, country, snacks available.

Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Jeff Wilson, $6pp, free snacks and refreshments.

Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp.

Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp.

Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Ron and Jan Easter, $6pp.

Swing Street Band - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 7-10pm, $6pp, come and have fun with friends.

Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, South Texas Whiskey Band, $5pp, come out and dance your heart out, everyone welcome.

J.C. Bullock Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm, $6pp.

Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jim Staton, $5pp.

The George Strait Tribute - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, The Troubadour Concert, tickets prior to show $14, $13, $12pp, $15pp at the door.

Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Chuck & Earl, 50’s & 60’s, $6pp.

Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $5pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open.

Men’s Gospel Choir - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, friendship hall.

Jonathon Edwards Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-8:30pm, $5pp in advance, $6pp at the door.

Pancake/Sausage Breakfast - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-9am, $3pp, for more information call 712-336-4675.

Sunday, February 28 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service.

Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, all welcome, Tom Cassidy.

Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome.

Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational.

Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend.

Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am.

Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month.

Non-denominational Church Service See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome.

Church Services - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational.

Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos.

Non-denominational Church - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month, Pastor Darrel Hardy, social with snacks and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome.

Non-denominational Church Service Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am.

Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational.

Church Service - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 9am, Non-denominational with Pastor Mike Hendrick.

Church Worship Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9am, non-denominational, Pastor Ralph Hunt, all are welcome, for information call 956532-8707.

Non-denominational Service - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 9:15-11am, coffee and refreshments 9:15-10am, worship

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Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am.

Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational.

Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service.

Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public.

Church - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am.

Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am.

Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am.

Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church.

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Church Service - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10am.

Quilt Show - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 10am-6pm.

Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke.

New Blue Grass Jam - Mobile Gardens Park, Mission, 1-3pm.

Gospel Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm.

Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-2:30pm, no concessions.

Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available.

Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social.

Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, Old Time and Country music.

Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available.

El Dorado Acres RV Park Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:303:30pm, cake and coffee available, for information call 956-581-6718.

Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 2pm, Dave & Daphne.

Jam Sessions - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 2pm, open to everyone.

Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm.

Entertainment - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 2-4pm, Roger Kenaston, $5pp at the door, for information call 402-936-0638.

RC Racing - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 2pm.

Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam.

Gospel Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5:30pm, root beer floats at halftime for $1.

Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm.

Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm.

Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6pm.

Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 6:30-7:30pm, Diego, donations.

Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Wade Benson Landry’s “Swingin” Cajun Style Show, $7pp.

Walter Plant Show - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, $5pp.

Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open.

Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm.

Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, John Sager, $7pp.

Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Southern Anthem Show, $6pp.

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From pg. 13 Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Gospel Show featuring the Dunham’s, $3pp at the door.

Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Amber Waves, $6pp.

Open Valley Clogger Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $5pp.

Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Laughing Bird, $7pp in advance, $8pp at the door, come join us for a fun filled night.

Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-8:30pm, Faith Journey, $5pp.

Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, The Dixon Country Band.

Monday, February 29 Craft Show - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, super subs lunch available 10:30am-1pm.

Jam Sessions - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 11am-3pm, lunch served at 11am, jam starts at 12pm.

Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, everyone welcome.

Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, free admission, snacks, and cookies available. Everyone come and enjoy music and social time. Jammers by invitation only.

Country Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlin-

Rock and Roll Jam w/ Host Ed Murray - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch for sale 11:30a.m. to 1p.m.

Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1-3pm, dance & sing along.

Jam Session - Wagon City North, Mission, 1pm, cookies, all jammers and listeners are welcome, come and have a good time.

Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, serving hot sandwiches from 12-1pm, concession available.

Country Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, all musicians welcome.

Country/Gospel Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, lunch available at noon.

Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/ Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Friendship Hall, all listeners welcome.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies.

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Casserole Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm.

Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm.

Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, cost $5pp for dinner.

Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available.

Musical Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-9pm, light lunch available for a donation.

Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm, no jam March 21, but a jammers appreciation dinner in March 21st at 5pm.

Dave & Daphne - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, trad country, $6pp.

Entertainment - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7-9pm, Swinging Cajun Style, $5pp.

Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Hired Hands, $5pp, set-ups available, free popcorn.

Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz.

Dance/Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, South Texas Whiskey Band, $6pp.

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Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be available from 11am to 12pm, jam will begin at 12-2pm.

Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11amNoon.

Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale.

Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, country music.

Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome.

Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm.

Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m.

Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Oleander’s famous cake at half time, hosted by Ray & Gynger.

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From pg. 15 Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations taken, popcorn and soda for sale.

Country Jam w/ Host Ed Murray Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:307:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m.

Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out, all welcome.

Entertainment - Gentle Breeze RV Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, Kent & Rita.

Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome.

Super R & R Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 6:30pm.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Wade Landry & Jay & Tammy Show.

An Evening with Johnny Ray Gomez - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6:308:30pm.

Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Louie Long Drifters, $6pp.

Hot Rodz Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm.

Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open.

Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, Carlos, $6pp.

Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, 4 His Glory, $6pp.

Roger Despard, Illusionist - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp.

Wednesday, March 2 Breakfast - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7-9am, $4pp includes eggs, sausage patty, hash browns, beans, toast, all you can eat pancakes, juice & coffee.

Biscuits and Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am.

Pancakes - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce, coffee, $3pp, B.Y.O.T.S. Big Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and eggs, sausage patties, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee, $5pp.

Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am, lunch served, bake sale, pie and coffee.

Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies.

Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch served starting at 11:30am.

Jam Session - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30pm, Recreation Hall.

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Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and lunch available.

Acoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, ballroom, free admission, refreshments available, open to the public, musicians by invitation only.

Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, tickets will be sold and refreshments served at break time, musicians are by invitation only.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5pm, hamburger, chicken sandwich, 1/4lb hot dog including chips, drink and dessert for $5, Karaoke follows.

Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time.

Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp.

Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open.

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Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-9pm, Jay and Tammy.

Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, $6pp, doors open at 6pm.

Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Laughing Bird, $6pp.

Heart to Heart - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, $5pp.

Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Betty Rydell.

Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Ambassadors of Grace, $6pp.

Link Union - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, advance ticket sale begin Feb. 10, $8pp.

Thursday, March 3 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows.

Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, breakfast menu 8-10am; lunch menu 10am-12pm.

Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am.

Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am.

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Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country music jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch available, kitchen opens at 11am, jammer signup starts 11:30am, music begins at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, ample parking.

Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm.

Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available.

Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm.

Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm.

Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee available.

Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks & coffee at intermission, donations accepted.

Jam Session - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes are available for purchase from 11:30am-12:30pm prior to jams.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Reagan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Can/Am Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Friendship Hall.

Happy Hour Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Dan White, pass the hat, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased.

Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Angus hamburger or grilled chicken breast or pork loin

available, for information call 956-5816718.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale.

Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm.

All Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6pm, all acoustic jam.

Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Greg Jones.

Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin and Pam Linton, $5pp.

Farewell Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Jealous Heart, $6pp.

Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Memory Makers, $7.50pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available.

Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp.

Heart to Heart Band - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $6pp.

Dance - Magnolia Park, Donna, 7-10pm, South Texas Whiskey Band, $4pp, soda & popcorn available, BYOB. Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, Jenny Casey, $7pp.

Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm.

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The Link Family Returns for Two Shows in the Rio Grande Valley!

Saturday Night Dance - 7PM Feb. 27 • The Agency • $10p.p.

Mar. 5 • Route 66 of RGV • $6p.p.

Mar. 12 • Route 66 of RGV • $6p.p.

Mar. 19 • The Agency • $8p.p.

Mar. 26 • Diego • $6p.p.

Free popcorn and ice Entertainment Feb. 26 • Good Vibrations/ Beach Boys Tribute • 7pm • $20p.p.

Mar. 11 • Willie and Co. • 7pm • $10p.p.

Happy Hour

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Mar. 17 • Diego • 3-5pm • pass the hat Llano Grande Art Show and Sale Mar. 6 • 1-4pm Linda Anklam - Activity Director

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Sat. • Country Music Sun. • Country Music Patio/Restaurant

Gordy & Debbie • 2-6pm Renaissance Rockers Sat., Feb. 27 • $5 Sun., Feb. 28 • 2-6pm • $5 Canada Day 1-5pm Tues. Mar. 1 Live Music

German Day 1-5pm Jolly Huntsman Band Sat. Mar. 5 • 1-5pm

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Wed. • Kenaston Band Thurs. • Al Mikesh Fri. • The Hitman

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Steven May & Moonlighters

German Day • 1-5pm Jolly Huntsman Band

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Entertainment • 7pm Feb. 26 • Gordy & Debbie Feb. 29 • Double Decker Feb. 24 • Country Roots & Branches David & Terry Church • 7pm • $10

Dances • 7pm Mar. 5 • Sweetwater Super Rock N Roll Jam Every Tuesday - 7pm Sloppy Joes 5 - 6:30pm Last Jam Mar 8

Every Tuesday • Country Jam 12:30 - 2:30pm

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CONCERTS - 7PM Feb. 28 • George Strait Tribute $12, $13, $14 Mar. 13 • The Tokens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) $25, $30, $35 DANCES - 7PM - IN BALLROOM

Mar. 1 • Louis Gomez • $5 Mar. 4 • Cruisers • $10 Mar. 8 • Serjio Sanchez • $5 $10 at the door Mar. 10 • Big Band Swing Street • $7 Mar. 15 • Louis Gomez • $5 Mar. 18 • Pelican West • $8

CRAFT FAIR Mar. 12 • 8am - 12 noon LADIE S NIGHT OUT

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Mar.3 • John Sager • 7pm • $8

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ALL PARK PATIO SALE Feb. 27 • 8am - 12 Noon

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Every Thursday - 12:30pm - 3pm Lunch • Burger & More - 11am - 12:30pm ENTERTAINMENT • 7pm Mar. 1 • Roger Desperd, Illusionist • $6 Mar. 2 • Link Union Show • $8 Tickets on Sale Now Mar. 5 • Lindley Creek Family • $7 DANCE • 7-10PM Feb. 26 • Renaissance Rockers • $8 Tickets Now on Sale Mar. 4 • Swing Street Big Band • $7 Tickets Now on Sale Mar. 11 • Sweetwater • $5 SHOW, TELL & SELL

Sat. Feb. 27 8am-12 noon Biscuits & Gravy • 7-8:30am Lunch - Burgers & More • 11am-12:30pm CRAFT SHOW

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Feb. 27 • Hot Rodz • $5 Mar. 5 • Ruthi • $5 Mar. 12 • Agency • $10 7pm 10pm • Doors open at 6pm

Entertainment

Feb. 25 • Gordie & Debbie • $7 Mar. 3 • Jenny Casey • $7 Mar. 4 • Valley Finale • $10

Every Tuesday Bingo

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ENTERTAINMENT • 7pm Feb. 26 • J.C. Harrison • $7 Mar. 5 • Wade Landry • $6

Mar. 19 • Ron & Jan Easter • $6

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ENTERTAINMENT Vance Greek – Feb 25th at 7 PM - $6 Faith’s Journey Gospel Show - March 10th at 7 PM - $7 Tickets Available At The Door Lee & Mary Benfield Activity Directors Call: (956) 783-4587 Check out our Activity Blog at: www.WinterRanchActivities.com

From pg. 01 al Guard get in free with ID. People who buy a ticket to one of the BorderFest concerts can use their concert ticket to get into BorderFest without buying another ticket.

Pre-sale tickets are available at Hidalgo City Hall and State Farm Arena.

They are also available at the following locations throughout the Valley. Palinque Grill, Polle Palenque and Taco Palinque.

Mayor Cepeda also announced that in spite of lowering the cost of going to BorderFest to $10 for adults, to make it accessible to more people, the organization would be partnering with St. Jude’s Hospital for children with cancer by donating $1 to the hospital for every ticket purchased. Cepeda said the hospital treats children regardless of their parents’ ability to pay and BorderFest is proud to partner with the hospital.

Events will kick off on Wednesday, March 3 with the traditional abrazo at 9:45 a.m. A festival will ensue in Reynosa as mariachi and folkloric dancers cross the bridge. There will also be a group of square dancers that will go across to dance in Mexico and earn their international pins.

BULLFIGHTER

From pg. 01 according to Fred Renk, owner of Santa Maria Bullring. Karla is from a dynasty of matadors. Renk said this will be a one-time opportunity to witness history in the making as Karla will soon be off on a tour of Spain, France and Portugal in the near future. Karla is unique in that she has faced bulls since her early teens.

Her daily routine is to train five hours a day, and has the stamina to run ten miles a day in her training.

The bulls she will face on Sunday are of the ranch of Don Fred Renk and Don Longinos Mendoza. They were sired by the great toro of Fred Renk “El Conquistador” that is of pure Spanish blood. The press will be here from all over the country to witness this young lady’s performance.

Sharing the card with Karla is the great matador from Monterrey, Mexico Guillermo Ibarra. He performed in the second corrida in the Santa Maria on Jan. 24. “He received a slight wound to the right thigh, but was able to continue,” said Renk.

The very talented Alexa Michelle Posas is due to entertain by singing some of the great mariachi songs at 3:15 p.m.

The bullfight starts at 4 p.m.The gates open at 1 p.m. Reservations can be made in advance by calling Fred Renk at the bullring at 1-956-481-3300. Tickets are on sale at the Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway in Mission. Or they may be purchased at Border Tire, located at Bus. 83 and Mayberry Rd. in Mission, phone 956-585-8473.

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Feb. 25-28 -- South Texas College will present “Romeo and Juliet,” Feb. 25-27 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. at Cooper Center for Communication Arts, 1201 W. pecan Campus. General admission $10, Seniors, $5.

Feb. 26-27 -- Smokin’ on the Rio, state championship BBQ cook-off, will be held at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds featuring Randy Rogers Band on Feb. 26. Admission $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event. General admission is $5 a day.

Feb. 26 -- St. Paul’s Catholic Church’s (1119 Francisco Ave, Mission) Lenten Fish Fry, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donation $7.50.

Feb. 26-28 -- Harlingen Performing Arts Theater, 1209 Fair Park Blvd., will present “Oklahoma.” $20. Call (956) 4120-7529 for tickets and information, Fri., 7:20 p.m., Sat. & Sun 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 26-28 -- Laguna Madre Art show 7Sale will be held at the South Padre Island Convention center from 9 .m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Feb. 27 -- Fiesta de La Feria, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Feb. 27 -- Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of

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Feb. 27 -- UTRGV Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Complex-Edinburg.

Feb. 28 -- WTAA Arts and Crafts Show, Bentsen Grove Resort.

Mar. 3 -- Borealis Brass, 7:30 p.m.

TSC Arts Center-Brownsville.

Mar. 3 -- Harlingen Concert Association will present The Young Irelanders, 7:30 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call Jan Ayoub at (956) 399-5294.

Mar. 1 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville.

11 a.m.

Mar. 3 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information.

Mar. 3-6 -- Harlingen Performing Arts center will present musical “Oklahoma” on Fri. at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 3:30 p.m.

Mar. 3-6 -- BorderFest will take place at Stage Farm Arena in Hidalgo.

Mar. 4 -- Borealis Brass, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg.

Mar. 4 -- St. Paul’s Catholic Church’s (1119 Francisco Ave, Mission) Lenten Fish Fry, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donation $7.50.

Mar. 5 -- Harlingen Market Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jackson see EVENTS pg. 27

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016 EVENTS

Johnny Ray Gomez: accordion player extraordinaire Although he was born into a musical family, when Johnny Ray Gomez began taking accordion lessons at age 9, he hated them. But when he heard a friend play at school he was impressed and asked who his teacher was. His teacher was well known accordionist Johnny Swoboda. He begged your parents to let him take lessons from him and promised to practice one hour a day -- and the rest is history.

Gomez has been playing accordion professionally since he was 15. He had a combo called the U-Neeks that included a drummer, guitar-player and Johnny. They played high school dances. At age 21 he was selected as host of Channel 7 Dancestand in Omaha, a show that mirrored American Bandstand. The job taught him how to ad lib and keep the audience involved. He worked Dancestand for three years before moving on.

He formed a larger group called the Johnny Ray Gomez Revue with four guys and three girls. They started out playing small town casinos in Nevada before making it to the big time when they played Las Vegas at Stardust and Gold Nugget Casinos for the next few years.

At about 36 he returned to Omaha to raised a family, Johnny Ray IV, Tony and

Gina. While his family was growing up he made his home base in Omaha, and for 10 years he was entertainment manager at Bluffs Run Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

In 2015 his friend Bill Chrastil called him and told him there was one spot open in the Entertainer’s Showcase. Chrastil encouraged Gomez to come down and audition. He came down to audition and was heavily booked with a total of 57 show to perform this season. He was even nominated for Novelty/Comedy Act of the Year in the 2016 Valley Star Awards – quite an accomplishment for his first season in the RGV. Johnny Ray can be seen Thursday, Feb. 25 at Alamo Paradise Park at 4 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 26. Rio Valley Estates; Sunday, Feb. 28, Magic Valley Park.

He can be seen Tuesday, Mar. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at The Grove Park; Wednesday, Mar. 2 at Restful Valley Ranch; Friday, Mar. 4, Breezelake Camp Ground; Saturday, Mar. 5, Seven Oaks Resort; Sunday, Mar. 6, Paradise South; Wednesday, Mar. 9,Winter Haven Resort at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Mar. 11, Circle TRV Park; Sunday, Mar. 12, Paul’s RV Park; Monday, Mar. 13, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2 p.m.; and Mon-

day, Mar. 13 at Ranchero Village.

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Street between 4th Street and Commerce Ave. Live music, fresh produce, collectibles, places and much more. Call (956) 423-4041 for information Mar. 5 -- Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information.

The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of Los Fresnos.

Mar. 5 -- Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold, Brownsville will host Ocelot Conservation Day in conjunction with the US Fish and Wildlife service and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. See performances by an ocelot from the Cincinnati Zoo’s Ambassador Cat Program.

Mention ocelot at the gate and get 20 percent off adult admission.

Mar. 5 – Ocelot Conservation Day Ocelot Run 5K and I mile walk. Call Gladys Porter zoo at (956) 546-7187 for information.

Mar. 8 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m.

Mar. 10 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information.

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS

De Kalb County, Ill. Residents of De Kalb County, Ill. and surrounding areas will meet Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road in Mission. For information contact Alta Hough at (815) 751-4217.

Hormel Food Retirees Luncheon A Hormel Retiree Luncheon will be held Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Harold’s Country Kitchen in Donna. For questions call Rosemary at (402) 639-1046.

Fulton County, Ill. A Fulton County, Ill. reunion will be held Thursday, Feb. 25 at noon at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan. For information call Gerald Wright at (309) 3588729.

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RGV Texas Travel Supreme Luncheon An RGV Texas Travel Supreme Winter Luncheon will be held Feb. 26, 11 a.m. at Retama Village Clubhouse, South Bentsen Palm Drive at Seagull Lane, Reservation due Feb. 24. Email dale2dmbruss.com or call Dale at (410) 336-9659.

Friendly Village Reunion A Friendly Village of Alamo Reunion potluck will be held at Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd. in Pharr on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. All former residents are welcome.

Silver Bay, Minn. Reunion Residents of Silver Bay, Minn. and North Shore will meet at W&I Resort, 206 Stewart Road, Mission on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (218) 310-3010 for information.

Annual Canada Day Reunion All Canadians wintering in the Rio

Llano Grande

Art Show & Sale Browse and buy original works of art from dozens of our Winter Texan’s most talented artists!

Sunday, March 6, 2016 1pm-4pm

• Paintings • Sculpture • Jewelry • Pottery • Photography • Crafts

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Grande Valley are invited to attend the annual Canada Day Reunion to be held Tuesday, Mar. 1 from 1 p.m.to 5 p.m. at the Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road, Mission.

To make a reservation, call Mary Jane Deschamps at (956) 252-6624. The party goes on rain or shine.

Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast A Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Mar. 1, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr, at 8:30 a.m. No reservations required.

Rio Grande Retired Rails Rio Grande Retired Rails will meet Tuesday, Mar.1 at Harold’s Country Kitchen in Donna at 11 a.m. for fellowship and noon for a meal. For information contact Ernie Olson at (956) 784-4602 or email ernie4056@hotmail.com.

Armstrong, Pirelli and Titan Tires Retirees from Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli and Titan Tires will meet for lunch at Anne’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 2. Call al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholser at (515) 262- 7791 for information.

New Richmond & Somerset Wis. A New Richmond and Somerset, Wis. and surrounding areas get together will be held Wednesday, Mar. 2, 4 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen. For information call Bev Nutzman at (952) 7972989.

Waupaca County, Wis. Residents of Waupaca County, Wis. will hold their annual reunion Wednesday, Mar. 2, 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N 2nd St., McAllen. For information call Don Van Deest, (715) 340-5570.

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Link Union plans two RGV engagements

From the Ozark Mountains, Link Union will take guests on a journey… through the centuries, over the mountains and across the sea. Their fusion of vocals, old-time instruments and high energy creates a Folk-Rock experience like no other.

Link Union is a synergy of the elements of bands such as Mumford and Sons, Alison Krause, and The Avett Brothers, creating a connection with their audience.

Whether it’s ancient tunes or their original songs, they never forget where they came from and stay true to their roots.

The Link Family is one of those families that learned to perform in the Rio

Grande Valley before moving to other markets. While they used to spend the entire winter here, they are now in demand in Arizona and Florida as well. But as they travel from one toward the other, they are swinging down to South Texas for two performances this year. They will be at Bentsen Grove in Mission at 7 p.m. on March 2. The other show will be March 3 at Sleepy Valley at 7 p.m. Those are the only two chances to see this dynamic group.

Rachel Link, who has transformed from a teenage girl in a vivacious young woman, is bandleader on stage. She

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plays mandolin, cello and penny whistle. She sings lead and harmony. She was two-time winner of the FAME Mandolin Player of the Year and in 2012 was FAME Musician of the Year.

The very talented Kyle Link is a multi-instrumentalist playing mostly fiddle. He arranges music, writes music and is the main instrumental instructor for the rest of the group.

Ashley Link, Kyle’s wife, plays fiddle and is a busy mother of two.

Ben, now 19, plays mostly banjo, electric and acoustic guitar. He sings lead and harmony and writes a lot of the music Link Union uses. He was two-time

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Aaron Link is now 16 years old and is lead guitar player for the band but also plays fiddle and bass. He also writes songs. Aaron is the 2012 FAME Rhythm Guitar Player of the Year.

John Link, 15, now plays bass, drums, sings lead and acts as stagehand.

Mom, Becky Link, sings lead and harmony, plays keyboard and bass. She is a two-time SPBGMA Midwest Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year.

Dad, Lance Link, is sound engineer, business manager and incredible bus driver.

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From pg. 1 Southern Anthem featuring the Pausewang Family. With Derek telling jokes, Mikaela singing her heart out and 10-year-old Logan’s antics with his fiddle the show was well received. They sang Gospel songs like “If That Don’t Make You Want to Go To Heaven,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” “Three Bells,” and others including the Texas version of “I’ve Been Everywhere.”

French Canadian J. C. Harrisson was next with a variety of songs like “On the Bayou,” “Going to Luckenbach, Texas, “Amarillo by Morning,” “Waltz across Texas,” and his idol, Hank Williams songs, “ Move it on over,” and “Goin’ Down to the River.”

With music from several favorite singers of the 50’s and 60’s, Gordy & Debbie Wensel took the stage. They started

RED HATS

From pg. 3 Afterwards the ladies had a lunch of cordon bleu, rice and veggies followed by cake.

Entertainment for the event was Johnny Ray Gomez. Gomez is a new entertainer in the Valley this year who has been very popular. When he came down to audition at the Entertainers Showcase, he had more people signing him up than any other new entertainer. He received a total

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“Singin’ the Blues.” Debbie sang Loretta Lynn’s, “You Ain’t Woman Enough to Take My Man” and “ Kitty Well’s “Wild Side of Life.”

Other songs included “Teddy Bear,’ “Eight Days a Week and “Statue of a Fool,” before Gordy ended their segment by singing, “How Great Thou Art” a capella.

The gospel group 4 His Glory featuring Rolando Reyes, Jerry Hartzog, Steve Pavon and Frantis Newell, began with “ The Rock Between the Hard Place and You,” and “I’ll Fly Away.” They also sang “On That Happy Moring,” “Pray for Me,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Sinner Saved by Grace.”

It was another wonderful show with great entertainment and some surprises as the entertainers of the year in the various categories were announced.

of 57 bookings for the year.

He entertained the group with demonstrations and tales of learning to play the accordion, winning the Ted Mack Talent Contest, and working as host on Dancestand, Nebraska’s version of American Bandstand.

He played a variety of polkas, some classical music such as the William Tell Overture, and movie themes like Rocky.

He asked for the newest bride and the mother who had the most children to raise her hand. The winner had 13 children.

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for anything... for everything...WANT ADS Autos

I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3824.

1996 DODGE AMERICAN Cruiser Camper Van; 114,000 miles,19’ Long, Generator, A/C, RV Stool, Black Water Tank, Sink, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Microwave, Wardrobe, Dinette/Queen Bed, Plenty of Storage. SALE PRICE $6,500 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

Fifth Wheels

WE PAY TOP cash for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes and cars, 956-867-2366.

FOR SALE FIFTH airborne air/shock Pin box, 12 1/2 inch wide, $350, call 956 -7819421.

I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293824.

2011 BIG HORN by Heartland, 36 ft, model no. 3585RL, two air conditioners, fireplace, RV fridge, must see to appreciate, call for appointment, 785-215-5344.

PRICE REDUCED 36’ select suites, 3 slides, propane generator, washer/dryer, fireplace, thermo pane windows, air ride

hitch, loaded with extras, was $70,000+ new, used only 9 months, like new, cherry wood interior, $21,000, 479-253-1527.

2015 TRADITION BY Mobile Suites, selling re: health reasons, loaded, like new, mint luxury unit, three slides, two air, dishwasher, residential fridge, convection microwave, generator, solar panels, 55’ main TV, 32” bedroom TV, full body paint, electronic toilet, and more, over $40,000 in upgrades, reduced! Was $89,999 now $87,000, 956250-9158.

2008 MONTANA 3000RK, 2 slides, new graphics, new brakes, new tires, hydraulic jacks, HD Antenna, table 4 chairs, Corian counters, microwave, King size bed, loaded, clean, Leisure Valley Ranch, lot 149, 651341-3676.

2006 MOBILE SUITE 5th wheel trailer 36’, 3 slides, washer & dryer, Lazy Boy recliners, large storage capacity, Tropic Star RV Park lot #49 Cherry, 956-641 -9646.

2010 33FT MONTANA Mountaineer w/3 slides, side isle, lots of extras & very clean, $24,900, 309-338-5700.

2005 CARDINAL 29FT, 3 slides, Mission West Resorts, $8,500 OBO, 913-594 -0558.

2006 CEDAR CREEK 36RLTS, 3 slides, excellent condition, valued at $24,000, priced at $20,000, 970-471-2465.

RIVER RANCH RESORT lot #146, 55+ park, $17,000, year 2002, 34ft Carriage 5th wheel, 3 slide outs, fully furnished, 5th wheel

cover, carport and shed, call 443 -995-6748 or 410-800-3785.

2012 3700RL MONTANA, 3 slides, elec, awning, double frig/freezer, 2 roof AC’s, fantastic vent, central vac, 2 flat screen TV’s, elec. fireplace, king bed, satellite dish, $42,500, 515-710-4300, in McAllen.

2001 MONTANA 2880RL 3 slides, wine guard satellite, horseshoe kitchen, fantastic & ceiling fans. Very clean. April 1 occupancy $8,000, 815-210-6517.

2004 CARDINAL 33RL 3 slides good condition Illness causes low price for quick sale. $9,500 including furnishings. See anytime.

Trails End Park 1047 Durango, Weslaco.

405-715-2746.

2009 NUWA DISCOVER America 339 RSB, 4 slides, 35ft, excellent condition, best offer, 956-244-1750.

1993 AVION 30’ Fifth Wheel; Single Slide, Rear Kitchen, Blue Corion Countertops, Electric Refrigerator, Low-Rise Long Platform Steps to Pass-Through Bath, Front Walk-Around Queen Bed. Was $8,999 SALE PRICE $7,995 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2000 LAKOTA 30 By Monaco Coach Fifth Wheel; 2 Slides, Rear Kitchen, Table and 4 Chairs, 2 Recliners, Large Pass- Through Bath, Front Walk-Around Queen, Wardrobe Slide, Some Maintenance Records. SALE PRICE $12,500 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2000 ALFA GOLD GF34RKS Fifth Wheel; 2 Slides, 35’, 15,900LBS, Rear Kitchen, Large Corian Countertops, Solid Wood Cabinets, Hardwood Kitchen Flooring, Spacious Living Room, Sleeper Sofa, 2 Rocker Recliners, Entertainment Center, Ceiling Fan, Belly A/C Unit, Pass-Through Bath, Front WalkAround Queen Bed, Full Mirrored Wardrobe Across the Front, Desk/Vanity, Storage Galore. SALE PRICE $16,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2008 NUWA HITCHHIKER II 29.5LKTG Fifth Wheel; 3 Slides, 31’5”, 9,634LBS Dry Weight, 2 Recliners, Desk, TV w/ Surround Sound, Table/4 Chairs, Corian Countertops, Microwave, Cooktop w/Oven, Pantry, Ceiling Fan, Private Stool, Shower, Sink, Dresser, Wardrobe Across the Front. Was $28,500 SALE PRICE $22,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2011 CROSSROADS CRUISER 315RE Fifth Wheel; 3 Slides, 32’ 11”, 9,206LBS Dry Weight, Spacious Living Room w/Opposing Slides, 2 Recliners, Sofa, Fireplace, Retractable TV, Ceiling Fan, LShaped Kitchen Countertop, Private Bath, Walk-Around Queen Bed In Slide, Full Wardrobe Across Front of Coach, Extreme Polar Package.

Was $29,500 SALE PRICE $22,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

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PARK MODEL FURNISHED cable, heat, lights, internet, 55+ park mission-2 week min -no pets-no smoker 605-999-1558.

For Sale 40’ 2010 CEDAR Creek Cottage, 8’ ceilings, 3 slides, king bed, w/d, $29,500, 402317-9022.

GOLF CARS, NEW Yamaha’s $5,800; 2010 EZGO, $1,900; 2011 EZGO, $2,000; 2012 Yamaha Electric, $1,950; 2012 Yamaha gas, $3,200; 2013 Yamaha, $2,100; 2014 Club car, $3,700, 2508 West Expressway 83 Mission, 956-580-3370.

TOW DOLLY ACME EZE Tow, used one trip, all acc., $900, Harlingen, 956-202 -5453.

TWO 8 FEET pool tables for sale, Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, TX, 696-399-1161.

ROADMASTER STERLING TOW bar, $500/offer cash, Otis Larson, 608-8530188.

10” CRAFTSMAN TABLE, saw 10” Craftsman radial arm saw, 12” Plainer, full size drill press belt/disk sander, router table, 956-638-7064.

6X8 SHED WITH workbenches $400 OBO, 918-261-2974.

4 SALE, 1BR park model, 93 Somerset, $10,000 OBO, will be sold by April, 920536-1937.

RV LOT AT 5100 Bluebonnet in Adobe

eral perks, please email resumes to c. fuller@strvh.com.

SEEKING WORKAMPERS FOR several MH & RV Resorts in the RGV for 2016-17 season, please email resumes to c. fuller@strvh.com.

RV PARK OFFICE/Park Manager, year round position in Arroyo City. Lot + electric credit + salary, beautiful rural park on water, office, computer, and people skills a must, email resume and info to punkysinc@msn.com.

WORK KAMPERS NEEDED, Fig Tree RV, Harlingen, call Jane at 608-212-4280.

715-309-2209.

2 BED, 2 BATH, large garage, 2 lots on river, perfect retirement home on dead end rd near interstate, home can be seen on Zillow.com, E 6943 860th Ave, Colfax, WI 54730, $130,000, call 715-816-0156.

LEISURE VALLEY IN Mission, brick home on Fairway Court, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, office, laundry room, 2 car and golf cart garages, RV parking with full hookups, irrigation system, many built-ins in house and garage, 2,174 sq.ft. single family on 7,218 sq.ft. lot, $207,000, 956 -585-1958 or 830-285-1931.

Garage Sales

Homes for Sale

Miscellaneous

SATURDAY FEB 27, 8am, Twin Lakes RV Park, 301 N. Shary Rd. Mission, Tx. YARD SALE RESTFUL Valley Ranch 188 Ash, Thursday February 25th, Friday and Saturday, 8am-3pm.

MARTIN VALLEY RANCHES 55+ community, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, computer room, updated, beautiful home on golf course, 956-583-0874.

LEISURE VALLEY IN Mission golf course, brick home on Fairway Court, 2 master bedrooms with bath, office, 1/2 bath, laundry room, screened-in patio, two car and golf cart garages, built-in entertainment center and office desk with filing cabinets, 1,806 sq.ft. on 7,771 sq.ft. lot, close to club house, easy access to golfing, professional landscaping with drip irrigation system, $199,900, must see to appreciate, 208-850-7733.

BRICK HOME, 2 bdr, 2 bath, central air, double garage in 55+ park, furnished, patio overlooking golf course, hall/w pool/ activities on cul-de-sac, $89,900, call

LAZYBOY POWER LIFT chair, like new, heat & massage, 956-607-8563.

LADY WHO BOUGHT my Industrial Bauch Mixer last spring, please call me Alice at 956-627-6997.

ROADMASTER EVEN BRAKE $700, Falcon 2 tow bar 6,000 with cables $425 956-585-5538 Mission.

Wells Retirement Park. Includes 8 x 10 storage shed, and park fee paid for entire 2016. $17,000, 515-710-4300.

LARGE GOODMAN CENTRAL air conditioner used very little, $500.00, 515 -201-5886.

SIDE BY SIDE refrigerator, $150; like new blue lift chair, $300 OBO, 956-581-3848.

ONE CARAT DIAMOND ring Marquise cut appraised at $5,900 wil sale $2,500, solitaire wedding set, 956-424-3168.

BLUE OX BRAKE, like new, cost $1,120, new all paperwork, $400 OBO, 641-7775267.

Health HAVE KNEE PAIN, foot, hip, back shoulder, stomach, migraines, diabetes or any illness, call for a free evaluation, 956 -502-9668, Mr. Jarimba. No medication, no surgery, same day results.

Help Wanted LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCE MH & RV Resort managers, full time position, sev-

Mobile Homes 1,926 SQ.FT., 2 bed, 2 bath, furnished remodeled home on two lots, $89,900, 956-383-3118.

RETIRE IN STYLE in this luxurious, 1988 Schultz manufactured home, this is a very clean 16X52, 832 sq.ft. home located in the Rio Valley Estates lot #289 in

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for anything... for everything...WANT ADS Weslaco, Texas, has 2 bedrooms and 2 full handicap bathrooms. This home has great curb appeal. Furnishings are negotiable, pictures can be viewed at wthsinc. com, for a showing cal 956-463 -9179 or 956-782-3587 owner is anxious.

1987 14X60 & LOT, 2br, 2 bath, newer appliances, newer windows, awnings, garage, lots of cement, furnished, handicap accessible, $28,000, Donna, 956532-0077.

14X68, 55+ GATED park, fully furnished, 2 driveways, 2 canopies, 402-213-5812.

WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new.

Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

STOP PAYING LOT rent, 2008 15X76 mobile home on 50’X100’ lot you will own in Royal Palms Park in Alamo at 337 Fan Palm Street. Furnished two bedroom, two bath, walk-in pantry, carport and shed, on quiet cul-de-sac. Split dual masters for maximum privacy, extra large windows, light tube, vaulted ceilings throughout, all electric Cable and wi-fi wired, palm and citrus trees on landscaped lot. Low homeowners dues as well, only $52,000.

Call 541-999-6406 for appointment to see.

LAND & MOBILE $28,500 OBO, 14X52, 2br, 1 bath, year 1997, very nice, 55+ park Orange Wood Estates, San Juan, TX., Stewart & Ridge Rd., 510 Citrus Circle, 636-751-8096.

2008 CLAYTON 16X60FT mobile home, hurricane 2 rated, double pane windows,

with 10X14 shed, laminate floors throughout, fully furnished, inside and out, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, RO system for water, all appliances plus washer and dryer, call 956-550-8313 or email: mppratt@ sasktel.net, seller motivated.

16X52 MOBILE HOME 1988, furnished, Texas room, storage, shed, steel roof, Heritage Square, Mission, 515-681-5970.

PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home park, 55 + gated community 1402 S. Cage, privately owned homes & lots, open house first weekend every month, December thru April, 1-4pm, for info call 956-2838764.

MOBILE HOME FOR sale in Citrus Mobile Home Park, Edinburg, TX., 45+, 70’X14’, 2 bedroom, new appliances, one bathroom, wood floors, carport, shed, lot rent paid 2,017, call 641-414-0003.

18X80 MOBILE HOME with 8X48 addition, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, furnished, many improvements, 8X10 shed with loft, own land, full RV hook-up, Valley View Estates 55+ park, Mission, 956-358-7311.

14X44 MOBILE HOME with open floor plan, light paneling, fully furnished, updated kitchen & bath, covered carport, w/ concrete washer in shed, $8,000 negotiable, Orange Grove RV Park lot #20, 515554-7970.

READY TO MOVE in 2002 Chariot, 12X39 like new, central heat and air, roofing and siding windows all 3 years old, also included pair of cement steps, carport, shed, one bedroom, one bath, semi furnished with washer/dryer, price $18,750,

Casa del Valle, lot #38, 715-302-2246.

PARADISE PARK MCALLEN, 2 bed, 2 bath, Texas room, new flooring, washer/ dryer, 319-240-3662.

FOR SALE BY owner, Hidden Valley Ranch 55+ park, lovely 18’X60’ mobile home, with handicap lift on deck, new metal roof, 2br, 2 bath, new flooring, large craft/work room, must see, call 956-584 -7996 or 618-830-3710.

DO YOU WANT to sell your RV? Do it the Texas Trader Way! and it cost you nothing! No fees ever! No contract! Call today for your free appraisal, Texas Trader RV, La Feria, TX 956-797-3000, transport available, ask for Mark.

WINTER TEXANS ARE you looking to get your RV sold? Call Texas Trader today, we will sell your RV here on consignment on our lot in La Feria. No fee, no contract, buyer pays commission. Call for your free appraisal, transport available, Texas Trader RV La Feria, 956-797-3000, ask for Mark.

OWN YOUR OWN lot. 55+ community. Fully furnished 2BR/1-1/2BA mobile home. Corner lot. Many upgrades. Call 717-304-6452.

MOBILE HOME FOR sale, 3 bdr, large open living, kitchen area and large bathroom, furnishings included, located on 83 and Stewart Rd. in Mission, $20,000, Beatrice 956-341-8367.

PARKSIDE TROPHY 06, lot H-24 Lemon Tree Estates, shed with washer, dryer, stool & shower, 319-270-2529.

3BR, 2BA, 16’ wide Texas room, 55+, you

own land, carport, concrete dr & back 5 pad w/RV hookups, fully furnished, bar- gain at $35k, Valley View, 612-239-0404. 2 ALADDIN VILLAS 55+ Mission off 400 7 Stewart Rd on Saturn Street, 16X56 a Schult with 48X100 lot, shingled trailer d and 12X46 shingled carport, 8X12 work- a shop, vinyl siding, furnished, split 2bd/ R 2ba, open concept, newer appliances, 2 316-796-6104.

M 14X55 MOBILE, TWO additions, 2b/1b, 2 12X24 Texas room, sofa sleeper and P screened porch, steel roof, new washer, e stove vent, refrig, fully furnished, taxes W and maintenance fee paid 2017, two lots, M own land, grapefruit trees, 8X12 Garden G shed, Quiet Village II, Donna, price re- G duced, 641-344-3906.

5 14X56 SCHULT MOBILE home, Mission, Texas, 2bd/1ba, fully furnished, Texas room, shed, metal roof, 55+ gated, 956 -240-3934.

2 s $ M 2000 ALPINE LIMIT 40ft, one big slide k out, 350 Cummings Diesel Transmis- $ sion, 6 speed Allision, new batteries, new 2 tires, 78,000 miles, fully loaded, located s in Donna, TX., $38,000, 816-529-2384 or t 816-868-8003.

2008 BOUNDER 38P, 8.1L, 340HP, gas Workhorse, excellent condition, 6 speed Allison, 3 slideouts, 50amp surge guard, O Brake Buddy, 59,693 miles, $65,000 ne- P gotiable, Mission, 651-438-2292.

F 2000 CLASS C Coachman Ford E450, h

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55,000 miles, $12,500, Paradise Park, B -11, N. Expressway 77, 540-250-1593.

2006 BOUNDER 38N Cat 300 HP Diesel, 73,714 miles with 3 slides, heat pump, a/c, washer/dryer, sun screens for windows, tires, extra closet, blue ox tow bar and brake system, see at Paradise Park Resort, Harlingen, G-1, 612-597-6475.

2005 LEXINGTON 235 by Forest River, Mini Motor Home; 44,700 Miles, Length 24’, Rear Kitchen, 3 Burner Cooktop, Pull-Out Pantry, Microwave, Sink, Refrigerator, Rear Bath (Stool, Shower, Sink), Wardrobe, Dinette/Bed, Sofa/Bed, Roof Mounted Satellite, Direct TV Receiver, TV, Generac Generator. SALE PRICE $21,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)585-4481.

Motorcycles

2001 HONDA REFLEX Scooter, new safety, great shape, must sell, Mission, $1,600 OBO, 956-252-4389.

MATCHING 2003 AND 2004 Suzuki 800’s, low miles excellent condition, $4,000 each OBO, phone 956-318-0286.

2006 HONDA GOLDWING with Roadsmith Tric conversion, 23,500 miles, if interested call 701-209-0045.

Open House

OPEN HOUSE: WINTER Haven Park 55+ Park. 1015 W. Sam Houston St., Pharr.

February 27th & 28th, 1pm-4pm. Mobile homes, park models and a few vacant

lots. Can make reservations for next year.

Come to Park Office for listings and information. 956-787-7881, Fax: 956-7022653.

Park Models

PARK MODEL, 2 tipouts, Texas room, 1 1/2 bath, washer & dryer, covered deck on corner lot, 18X20 carport, 10X12 shed, 2 roofs, furnished, 651-283-6850.

1998 TROPHY, 35X12 with 9X11 Texas room, fully furnished with w/d, new a/c and heat pump (energy efficient), new steel insulated roof, floating Pergo flooring, hot water heater, microwave, other updates, in park in Pharr, can be moved, 956-221-1576, $24,000.

PARK MODEL WITH Texas room, furnished, new AC & heat, washer & dryer, 2 TV’s, $24,900 OBO, call 956-451-9579.

I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3824.

2002 PARK MODEL, tipouts, shed, covered patio & carport sunscreen, washer & dryer, very comfortable, friendly park, corner lot, orange trees, excellent condition, reasonable, 712-269-9267.

1985 TOWN & COUNTRY park model w/Texas room & lot, 2 br, screen porch, walk in shower, w/d, furnishings, extra 30gal water heater with softener, instant hot water in kitchen, sprinklers, W&I Resort, Mission, $31,000, 956-358-1303.

2001 TERRY 31’ trailer, double roof, 12’ slide, furnished with many extra’s, call for details, $4,900, 563-580-9409, available

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2006 CANTERBURY PARK Model, new roof, sheds, golf cart, lawn mower, washer, $25,000 neg., in Mission, 570-220 -8462.

2001 CELEBRITY 36FT, 2 tipouts, 2nd roof, covered patio, air, washer, completely furnished, shed, $10,000 OBO, lot 244 Acacia Park, Alamo, 660-707-3616 or 641-990-5408.

NICE 1992 DUTCH Park Model, 12X33 with Oak wood work, a Texas room & shed, located in Palm Shadows Park, 715 -781-3700.

1999 CHARIOT EAGLE park model in small friendly golf community north of Mercedes, very good condition, new metal roof December 2013, fully furnished with many upgrades, 2 sheds with lots of tools, covered patio, phone 956-5145581.

PARK MODEL TRAVEL trailer, furnished, 2 tipouts, second roof, covered steel cement pad, shed, $5,500 Koenings Winter Resort, Donna, 956-854-5935.

12X34 PARK MODEL, new metal roof, washer/dryer, 12X28 carport, 6X8 shop fully furnished, heat air, rent paid til Dec 2016, $10,500, 479-629-1494.

1999 TROPHY PARK model, full awning, washer & dryer, good condition, new microwave, $15,500, lots of extras, 55+ gated park, call for more details 913-909 -3612.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH, partially furnished 12X34 2008 Park Royale park model on deeded lot #389, new double pane windows, carpeting and plank flooring with insulated metal roofs and new siding, 12X20 Texas room with full bath

and washer, separate 10X10 storage shed for crafts, make offer, 414-467-6921.

38X12 2001 PARK trailer, one owner, carport, double roof, a/c, washer & dryer, patio with new deck, carport, very good condition, $12,500, 956-258-5465, cell 989-980-4974.

PARK MODEL, SCREENED porch, fully furnished, carport, Seven Oaks Park, excellent condition, $15,000, 218-8504300.

YOU OWN THE lot 50X100, 14X60, newly remodeled, all new furniture, Wagon City South, 519-800-2824.

1994 CHARIOT EAGLE park model, almost new washer, dryer, shingles, new shed shingles, extra electrical outlets, new Moen faucets, rent paid till April in Wilder Park, $18,500, may accept trailer under $8,500 with shallow bathtub, ontwintex2001@yahoo.ca for appointment BO by March 7.

2012 42 FT. Bridgeview Destination, 4 Slides, Power Awning, Dishwasher, 18 cu. ft. Refrig , Flush Toilet, King bed. 218838-3956.

FOR SALE 2007 Lake CT Park Model, 2 storage shed, handicap ramp, walk in shower & chair, Country Palm RV Park, $14,000, San Juan, TX 78589 or best offer, 402-301-3409.

2004 TROPHY COTTAGE style park model, 12X36 in La Floresta RV Park and golf course Mercedes, fully furnished with deck and screened room, includes three storage units, plus many more features, asking $24,900, 956-514-9054.

2001 PARK MODEL with Texas room, washer/dryer in the shed, fully furnished, large carport, cement patio central air,

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Services

INCOME TAX SERVICE, YOUR place or mine, E-File, all states, 40 years experience, call for an appointment 715-8501481.

MOBILE RV SERVICE 4U, general repairs/maintenance, RVIA certified licensed, insured, call Revel 715-2965036, www.mobilervservice4u.com.

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS, South Texas Roofing & Siding contractor of choice, custom carports, Trueroofing.net, 956884-1688.

MINNESOTA MAN IS back, the 11th yr to fix & install your floors, cr tile, carpet, vinyl. Est your prices, 651-261-1573, 40 yr. experience.

NO JOB TOO big or small! Rubber roof replacements, insurance claims, full body paint & crash jobs, call today for free estimates, Texas Trader RV La Feria, ask for Juan, 956-797-3000.

RENE’S WASH AND Wax Service, fifth wheels, motor homes, pressure wash, driveways, mobile homes, recoat roofs.

Call Rene at 956-314-4892 or 956-246 -1116. Leave Message.

RENE’S WASH AND Wax Service, fifth wheels, motor homes, pressure wash, driveways, mobile homes, recoat roofs.

Call Rene at 956-314-4892 or 956-246 -1116. Leave Message.

TEXAS TRADER RV will sell your RV! We need trailers, 5th wheels, and all types of motorhomes and it cost you nothing! Call for free appraisal today La Feria, TX, ask for Mark 956-797-3000.

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Travel Trailers

NICE TRAILER WITH large Texas room, room for washer/dryer in clean park in Donna, 816-844-0048.

2002 PROWLER, EXCELLENT condition, 2 slides, anchored in beautiful Harlingen park, new a/c, 2nd roof, patio cover, skirting, plumbing, $12,000 OBO, 605756-4461.

I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3824.

2004 DREAMS BY Design, 12X36 w/2 slides, wash/dry, new metal awning 8X22, 7X7 metal storage bldg, $13,500, 956510-8559.

2009, 18’ PLAYMOR Elite Toy hauler, sleeps 4, fully self contained, 1/2 ton towable, pictures on request, email gnf1934@ yahoo.com, 573-348-9640, $10,000.

2007 PROWLER 290 FKS Travel Trailer; 31’ 11”, 7,300LBS Dry Weight, New A/C Unit, Front Kitchen, Abundant Counter Space, Front Window, Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dinette/ Bed, Sofa/Bed, Pass-Through Bath, Glass Shower Doors, Wardrobe, Walk-Around Queen Bed, Jensen Stereo System. Was $16,900 SALE PRICE $12,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2009 ROCKWOOD SIGNATURE Ultra Lite 8319SS. 33’, Weighs 6,129LBS, 2 Slide Outs, Front Living Room, 2 Swivel Rockers, Sleeper Sofa, Bar w/2 Stools, Pass-Through Bathroom, Double Sinks, Walk-Around Queen Bed. $12,900.

Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)585-4481.

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