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Learn about the early days of Texas through historical reenactments at the Texas Independence Celebration that takes place in San Benito March 11 at the San Benito Fair Grounds on FM 510 and Cesar Gonzalez Parkway, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. See CELEBRATION pg. 30

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Cowboy Poet Rich Bellert

By Henry Miller When Rich Bellert sat down and began talking, suddenly, everything seemed right in the world. Bellert – a Cowboy Poet and storyteller – has a smooth as silk voice that’s mesmerizing and resonates of peace. His voice is one of those you would expect to be on a phone app to help calm you as he tells stories of cowboys from long ago. His tone and pitch, like a great salesperson’s, captivates the listener. Not surprisingly, Bellert was a great salesman years ago. Maybe that’s where the pitch and story-telling ability first started developing. Bellert, an Excelsior, Minn., native who resides in Aladdin Villas in Mission during the winter, has been wintering the Rio Grande Valley for 19 years. Bellert is a popular figure with that recognizable voice. He has done Cowboy Poetry and recitations all over the country, including for 15 years at the Winter Texan Fiesta in Mission. He performed

for 12 years at the Rio Grande Children’s Home annual fundraiser, has appeared four times at the South Dakota State Fair and was “legitimized as a Cowboy Poetry and Storyteller” when he took second place in the National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo in the Reciter Serious Division. “The guy who won forgot his line,” Bellert joked. “Yet he still won. I guess they weren’t going to let a newcomer come in and take first place.” Bellert was born and raised on a dairy farm in Ohio. “We were very poor, but we didn’t know it because everyone else around us was as poor as we were,” he said. When asked how he developed his skills as a reciter he claimed no formal teachings in school (he appeared in some school plays, though) and he was a salesman basically all his life. That’s more than likely where the Cowboy Poet began his training. “A friend came up to me in his new Chevy and showed me the car and told

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Cowboy Poet Rich Bellert is pictured at the 2017 Winter Texan Fiesta hosted by the Mission Chamber of Commerce. Bellert produced the entertainment lineup, and emceed the event, entertaining the crowd with his famous cowboy poetry recitations between performers.

‘Rosie the Riveter’ is alive and well in Texas

By Kathy Olivarez The annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show will take place March 8 through 19 at the show grounds in Mercedes. This year’s show features live concerts by groups such as Randy Houser and Stony LaRue on March 10, the livestock judging events and rodeos there See RGVLS pg. 32

2017 RGV Livestock Show Judging Schedule

Thursday, March 9 Events Center Arena 8:30 a.m. Judging of Jr. Santa Gertrudis 1 p.m. Judging of Jr. Beefmaster 4 p.m. Judging of Jr. Charolais 5 p.m. Judging of Jr. All Other Breeds (AOB) See RGVLS JUDGING pg. 22

Louise flexes the muscle in her arm showing the muscle she developed as Rosie the Riveter and kept through hard work on the farm.

By Kathy Olivarez Louise Tolander Unkrich of Swedesburg, Iowa, and Alamo Palms Mobile Park here in the Valley, is one of almost 300,000 women who earned the name “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II. After graduating from Olds High School in 1943, she moved to Des Moines, Iowa to train in drafting and airplane design at the American Institute Technical School for four weeks. Following her training she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she worked for Glen Martin Bomber Plant in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, just south of Omaha. There she worked on the first B-29 bombers, helping build ailerons, which were the wing flaps that slowed the planes down. Thus, Louise literally became one of the first “Rosie the Riviters.” Her team of two men and two women worked together. One person would rivet, using a 10-pound rivet gun, while anoth-

er would hold the bucker in place. It was hard, tiring work, she said, but she did it eight hours a day, and her team came to be known as the fastest team in the plant. They completed the ailerons for one plane in just eight hours of continuous work, when it normally took other teams about 24 hours. Women from all over the country came to Omaha to help with the work. It was hard and noisy work. There were about 50 holes in the ailerons that had to be lined up and bucked. A steel bar called a buck bar was placed behind the sport where the rivet was going to keep it in place. The workers were issued earplugs but there were no safety glasses or other precautions taken as one would see today in similar jobs. There was not much time for socialization and the constant noise from the riveting made conversations almost impossiSee ROSIE pg. 33

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March 9 – Quinta Mazatlan presents “A Texas Big Year” by David Sarkozi, 6 p.m. $3. March 9 – Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild presents Judy Stewart, “Painting a Quilt.” Classes held at Renee’s Fiber Art Quilting School, 1612 N. Tower Road, Alamo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45 for guild members. March 9 – The TSC Arts Center, 90 Taylor Road, Brownsville, presents Soprano Catherine Compton and pianist Allan Armstrong in recital entitled “My People: Songs and Stories of American Lives,” at 7:30 p.m. For information call (956) 8837025. March 10 – Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild presents Judy Steward, “Rural Life Series.” Classes held at Renee’s Fiber Art Quilting School, 1612 N. Tower Road, Alamo. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45 for guild members. March 11 – Texas Independence Celebration at the San Benito Fair Grounds on FM 510 and Cesar Gonzalez Parkway from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Highlights include battle reenactments of the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto. Market Days and a cook-off are part of the celebration. Free admission. Parking $5. March 11 – The 47th Annual Spring Pow Wow will be held at the Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Avenue in McAllen.

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Doors open at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. there will be grand entries of all Indians in costume and at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. there will be gourd dances. Free admission and public is welcome. March 11 – Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 9 a.m. leaves from J.B.’s Café, 204 Jackson Street. March 17-19 – Camille Playhouse in Brownsville presents “9 to 5” the musical by Dolly Parton. Tickets are $20. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. on Fri. & Sat., and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Order tickets online at www.camilleplayhouse.net. Call 956-5428900 for more information. March 18 – Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 9 a.m. leaves from J.B.’s Café, 204 Jackson Street. March 18 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria, Edinburg, presents “Mythical Creatures of Nature” Fairy Fest event by Becky Reyes, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 18 – First Annual Ales & Tall Tales Fest, 3 p.m. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2325 Boxwood. $25. March 18 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen presents Monarch celebration 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission $5. March 22 – McAllen Town Band’s final concert of the season will be performed at Trinity Worship Center at 7:30 p.m.

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Winter Texans absolutely love BorderFest

By Kathy Olivarez A walk through BorderFest on opening day, Friday, March 3, we found numerous Winter Texans exploring the festival. Down the gangway near the entrance of the food court stood a large replica of the Statue of Liberty representing the theme of this year’s BorderFest: “Celebrating the USA.” The first Winter Texan couple we encountered was Jerry and Susie Tiell of Ohio who were at BorderFest for the first time. When asked how they liked it, Susie replied, “For $10 to get in there were lots of shows that could be seen, music to be heard and other things like the market place to visit.” They were on their way to get a seat at hypnotist Erick Kand’s show after having been to the food court to enjoy a meal.

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Later they were planning to catch the Clay Walker concert. In the food court where many Winter Texans were enjoying a meal, Sharon Montgomery of Missouri complimented the food choices. She and her husband David were enjoying a plate of fajita tacos, which she described as “Yummy.” That opinion was shared by Luther Wiirre of Minnesota who was also eating tacos but looked around and said “There is lots of good stuff to eat here.” It was his first year at BorderFest as well and he was impressed by what he had seen so far. He had not planned to come but his friends convinced him and he was enjoying it. His friends Dave and Sally Balderson from Kansas said this was their seventh year in the Valley but only their second See BORDERFEST pg. 4

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From pg. 3 time to come to BorderFest. They had come last year and enjoyed it so much they came back again and brought friends. Dave was looking forward to the illuminated parade happening a little later in the evening. “We don’t have anything like that at home,” Balderson said. They had also been to the Hidalgo Festival of Lights in December and enjoyed it as well. Both men commented that they enjoyed the way veterans were respected and were treated in the Rio Grande Valley. Veterans who had identification as Wiire and Balderson did, were admitted free of charge. Diane and Steve Sams, also of Kansas were enjoying the food as well. “There is so much food to choose from. This fair is more like a state fair at home. Our city fairs are nothing like this.” Becky Heuer of Ohio said she had just come to get something to eat and listen to the music. She commented about the great variety of food available as her husband, Don, returned with turkey leg in hand. Becky said she appreciated the way all the different types of entertainment were separated. The carnival was completely separated from the food, the shopping was all in a separate tent, and the different shows were spread out so one did not conflict with another. The fun things like the science lab for children and the White

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Tiger Show and Sea Lion Show were in separate locations. At home things seemed to get jumbled together and she preferred the way BorderFest set things up. Don Heuer was impressed by the different types of music that were available. Onstage in the food court, Hidalgo High School’s Mariachi Nuevas Raices was on stage. The couple was enjoying their music and looking forward to watching more musical shows later in the evening. There were several to choose from including an Elvis impersonator, Native American Dance Tribes with drums, a zydeco band from Louisiana, and of course, the Clay Walker concert coming up later in the evening. There were other choices on Saturday and Sunday with a full day of Gospel music being held inside the State Farm Arena. Becky Heuer also liked the idea of the International Abrazo where the mayors of Hidalgo and Reynosa met in the middle of the bridge for a hug to promote good international relations. The Heuers live in the same county in Ohio as John Sager did before he moved to Branson and had heard him sing at church. They hoped to catch one of his concerts before the season was over and commented they were truly impressed with the quality of the entertainment available to Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley. At 7 p.m. the illuminated night parade See BORDERFEST pg. 5

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From pg. 4 drove through the grounds with a variety of floats that delighted visitors. Hal and Mary Amos of Pennsylvania were also impressed with the respect shown to veterans in the Rio Grande Valley and the free admission to BorderFest for veterans. New to the Valley, they were impressed by not only the quality of BorderFest, they liked the music and entertainment found here during season, the Don-Wes Flea Market and the folklorico performances they had attended. Moving to the Sea Lion Show, there were many opportunities along the way. Throngs of children were enjoying the science lab. The Elvis impersonator passed on his way to a show. The hypnotist tent was full of people. Inside the sea lion performance area, children were running up to the enclosure and shaking the gates to try and get the attention of the sea lions who periodically stuck they heads above water to see what was going on. At one point they jumped out of the water and onto the stage, as if to say, “Let’s get this show moving,” before diving back into their water pens. Jolene Brink of South Dakota was waiting for the show to start and said she really loved everything about BorderFest. From South Dakota, she said there was nothing like this at home – not even the state fair. It was her third time to attend BorderFest. “Most of our parades have a couple of

www.wttrgv.com tractors and pieces of farm equipment and not much else.” She was impressed by the Illuminated Night Parade. The weather was great. The temperature had dropped down into the mid-60s, which caused Don Bitek, also of South Dakota to comment, “It was 40 degrees below zero when I left home in January. It would be impossible to have an outdoor celebration like BorderFest at home in January.” He was definitely enjoying the mild weather. Because of the mild weather the couple often enjoys square dancing and attending the rodeo events offered in the Valley. Finally, it was time for the sea lions to come out and the children in the crowd went wild as they pranced onto the stage shaking hands, catching rings around their necks. Kimmie, Sierra and Zoey did tricks, stuck out their tongues, spoke in growling tones and splashed in the water on command to get their share of fish as a reward. The trainer said Zoey was injured by pollution and unable to live in the wild any longer. She was the youngest seal and still in training. Kimmie was the old pro and Sierra was somewhere in the middle. Zoey was being trained to throw plastic bottles found in the water into a recycle bin. There were so many exciting events going on at the same time, it was impossible to attend them all. But there was plenty for everyone to pick and choose what they wanted to see. BorderFest is indeed one of the best festivals this writer has seen in the United States.

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47th annual NDE NAA Spring Pow Wow this weekend Get ready to see Indian dancers in full tribal regalia when the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas hosts its Homecoming Indian Pow Wow on March 11 at the Lark Community Center in McAllen. Everyone is invited to come for a day of fun and excitement. Doors open at 10 a.m. On Saturday there will be a Grand Entry of all Indians at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will be gourd dancing demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free and the public is welcome. There is something for everyone including cake walks, raffles, American Indian jewelry, dream catchers, arts and crafts, beads, and leather goods. Take home some jewelry making supplies and beads, and enjoy a snack from the food booth. See Indian dancing, from tiny tots to seniors, in full regalia. For anyone who has ever wanted to dance with the Indians, some dances are open to audience participation. There will be a variety of activities throughout the day including Gourd Dancing. The event is sponsored by the Grace Brethren Church, Suntree Native Path and the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas.

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Bentsen Palms RV hosts Mexican Fiesta By Kathy Olivarez Bentsen Palms RV Park has come up with many innovative ways to honor their older residents in the past years including English Teas, a Hawaiian Luau, German Fests, Roundups and Mardi Gras celebrations. Host Clayton Spears chose a Mexican Fiesta as the theme for this year’s recognition dinner. A dinner of beef and chicken enchiladas, tacos with all the fixings, Spanish rice, refried beans and salsa, and drinks were served. A tres leches cake and Mexican wedding cookies were served for dessert. According to activity director Marcie Swenson, except for the cake and cookies, the entire meal was made from scratch by the ladies from the resort who worked several days putting it all together. The cake and cookies were donated by Gilberto Rodriguez who married sweetheart Lupita in the reception hall on Friday night. Residents attended the wedding Friday and enjoyed the mariachis who performed so much that Gilberto

asked them to come back on Saturday and play again for the Mexican Fiesta. Guests were very surprised and happy to hear Mariachi Juvenil Azteca again. They played songs like, “La Bamba,” “Guadalajara,” and “La Cucaracha.” People honored at the meal were couples who have been married 55 years or more, including Harvey and Jeanne Nelson, Dick and Marilyn Gibson, Charles and Mary Ann Evens. Those married 60 years or more included Stu and Dona Martin, Ray and Bertie Ramsey and Don and Marilyn Ramberg. Also honored were residents who are over 90 years old, including Bill Riggs, Leo McDaniel and Don Ramberg. After the dinner and the ceremony, they were given an opportunity to break a piñata also donated by Gilberto Rodriguez. It was more difficult than it looked. Several people took swings. Stu Martin managed to break the stick but not the piñata. Using a cane Charles Evans was the lucky one who actually broke the piñata open. Everyone had a great time.

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Food pantries across the Rio Grande benefit from Winter Texans’ help

Winter Texans are a great part of why the food banks across the Rio Grande Valley are successful. Not only do they assist by working at the local food pantries while they are staying in the Rio Grande Valley, many Winter Texans clean out their pantries before they return home and donate unused food items to the pantries. Because many Winter Texans will be leaving in March, it might be a good time now to look into those pantries and see what can be donated. The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley located in Pharr estimates that one in two children in the Rio Grande Valley go

to bed hungry. They may have had dinner but it was of such poor nutritional value they are still hungry. The estimate is one in four people in the Valley are food insecure, having to make choices of paying bills or eating. Many hard working adults and senior citizens simply cannot make ends meet and go without food for several meals or even days. Winter Texans who are leaving the RGV for the season who have non-perishable items left in their pantries can donate them directly to the food pantry. Any item used to make a meal can be used by a hungry family in the RGV.

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The Food Bank of the RGV is located in the old Valley Fruit Company packing plant located at 724 N. Cage Blvd in Pharr. Tours of the facility are available on request. The old packing plant sign is still on top of the building. For information call (956) 682-8101. There are many food pantries located across the Rio Grande Valley as every community has a need. Loaves and Fishes in Harlingen is a “no questions asked” food pantry. Larger than other community food pantries, it also operates a homeless shelter and soup kitchen that serves three meals a day week days and breakfast and dinner on weekends. Loaves and Fishes is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and does take non-perishable donations for

the food pantry. It is located at 514 South E. Street in Harlingen. For more information, call (956) 423-1014. Unlike the Brownsville food pantry supported by the main food bank in Pharr, there are a number of food pantries like the one in Mission that are supported by churches and individuals and do not get donations from the Food Bank of the RGV in Pharr. They will also give emergency food and items to anyone who is in need and they often help people from smaller neighboring cities who come because it takes time for the paperwork to get food from the other food banks to be processed and their need is immediate. While they do receive donations from Winter Texans, by the time the Winter Texans returned See FOOD PANTRIES pg. 9

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Dazzling Dolphins host Red Hat Beach Party at Schlitterbahn

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Dazzling Dolphins, a Red Hat Society Chapter from South Padre Island held their annual Red Hat Beach Party at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort. Ladies from several Red Hat Chapters in the Rio Grande Valley attended the event. The theme of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event was Mexican Fiesta and each of the ladies was dressed in festive fiesta wear of all designs and colors. They were served a meal of cheese enchiladas, rice, beans, beef and chicken tacos, and brownies. Before the meeting started, Davis Sellers and Doyle Heim provided music with a guitar and accordion duet. Honored as the oldest Red Hatter attending the party, 90-year-old Betty Hardin was presented a gift. Then the youngest Red or Pink Hatter, Trina Wybierala, also received a gift. After the meal each group got up to model their costumes and have their pictures made. A number of different Red Hat groups attended the Red Hat Beach Party, which was hosted by the Dazzling Dolphins of South Padre Island. Green Gate Grove of Mission was rec-

ognized as the group that drove the farthest, followed by the Rio Valley Fillies of Mission. Other groups attending included the Ravishing Relics of Alamo, Rio Red Hat Society from Donna, Pine to Palm Red Hatters from Weslaco, Palmdale Patooties of La Feria, Queens of Hearts from

Alamo Country Club, Conch Pretenders of South Padre Island, and the Red Hat Dollies from San Benito. The ladies enjoyed renewing old acquaintances with friends in other chapters and meeting new ladies from other chapters across the Valley.

The Dazzling Dolphins Red Hat Chapter (pictured) hosted the Red Hat Beach Party at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort on Feb. 28.

The theme of the 2018 Beach Party will be Black and White. Ladies are invited to start planning their outfits for this event. To learn more about the Red Hat Society and possibly becoming a member of a council in your area, ask any Red Hat member. Join the fun!

Betty Hardin, at age 90, was honored as the oldest Red Hatter attending the Red Hat Beach Party at Schlitterbahn Beach Resort

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From pg. 7 last fall the Mission Food Pantry was in dire straits. Fortunately, a drive was held and supplies were replenished thanks to the assistance of Winter Texans all over the Valley. Winter Texans in the Mission area are encouraged to make donations there. The Mission Food Pantry is located at 115 S. Mayberry in Mission. The food pantry in Peñitas serves an area in western Hidalgo County where almost all citizens in the area live under the poverty line. The food pantry is open Wednesday for preparation and Thursday morning for distribution of food supplies. For Winter Texans unable to go at that time, there is usually someone at the church in the mornings. If not, the min-

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ister said there are tables outside where non-perishable items can be left. The church is located at 404 S. Main St. in Peñitas. Call (956) 358-7212. Winter Texans are encouraged to open their hearts to those in need and donate what they are not going to use to the needy instead of letting items sit there and get too old to use. Items such as canned foods (especially meats), rice, beans, and pasta in plastic unopened bags and other similar foods are welcomed. Items with self-opening cans that can be eaten without cooking are needed for the homeless. A few items from donors’ pantries may not seem like much, but when combined with the items donated by other Winter Texans, it makes a great deal of difference.

Guest speakers featured at Monarch Celebration

Quinta Mazatlan is hosting a Monarch Celebration Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Butterfly experts will be giving special monarch-themed presentations and will be on hand to answer questions from all ages. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the influence butterflies have on our ecosystems, will have the occasion to travel on Quinta’s Migration Path, create art, enjoy stories, costume characters, and face painting. At the celebration, learn about the amazing 2,000-mile migration and the life cycle of the butterfly from Tony Henehan

at 10 a.m., followed by an informative presentation with Sue Sill on her work in Mexico with landowners to save the forests where monarchs spend the winter. At noon, please join Carol Goolsby as she explains how to plant native milkweed for monarchs. Afterwards, learn how to design a butterfly garden with John Brush at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen. For more information on the Monarch Celebration, visit the website www.quintamazatlan.com.

Quinta Mazatlan will have butterfly experts give special monarch-themed presentations at the Monarch Celebration, March 18 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Courtesy Photo

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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, March 9 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4pp. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available, for information call 605-760-0366. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, donuts at 8 am, lunch at 11:15 am, call Linda for more information 956-

279-2698. Craft/Yard Sale - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, public is welcome, call 956-585-1461 for more information. Craft Sale - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon, lunch served, $5pp. Country Jam - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, for more information call 956-585-5704. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, biscuts & gravy served 7am-9am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, for more information call 956-423-5484. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, choose from menu of pancakes, waffles, eggs, and sausages, all the coffee you can drink, BYOTS, for further information call 956-781-1840. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country Music Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch available

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Thursday, March 16, 2017 3:00pm to 6:00pm Edinburg Activity Center • 123 Palm Dr.

$3.00 a Ticket Limited to the first 400 people

Food, Fun, Live Music & Door Prizes Tickets can be purchased at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 602 W. University Dr.

Brought to you by The Edinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau And the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce for information call 956-383-4974

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from 11:30am, free admission, concessions open til 2pm, homemade ice cream bars available during intermission, musician/singer singup starts at 11:30am- first come, call 479-981-0526 for more information. Big Band/ Rock Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-223-9359. Country Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 12:45-3pm, all instruments and styles are welcome, refreshments are served, lots of door prizes. Jam Sessions - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available noon to 1:00 P.M., all are welcome, bring your instrument and/or voice, enjoy a fun afternoon, for information call 956447-9906. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, sloppy joes will be served 11:30am-12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn, for more information call 612868-9689. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, featuring returning favorite, Chuck Mathis, public is invited. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Can/Am, for more in-

formation call 956-425-7448. Thursday, Burger, Chicken, Pork Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large chicken breast or porkloin sandwich, homemade slaw, fried potato wedges- $5.50 each, tea or lemonade free with meal, for more information call 956-585-6718. Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-6pm, $9.25pp all you can eat, in the Hynes Event Center. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, all you can eat, $3pp, BYOTS, dessert for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified instruments. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Dan O Steel, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956-279-2698. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, last jam of the season, coffee & cookies available at intermission for a donation, pop and ice cream bars for sale, for more information call Diane- 956-683-5160. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, doors open at 6:30 p.m., $10pp, BYOB, pop available, door prizes, donations for ice and popcorn. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

RVer’s TIRED F Y UR PARK? LOOKING FOR MORE FUN? Receive *100.00 Off

Each consecutive month you stay at a Wilder Resort for example *Stay 3 Months and get a $300.00 savings *This is for new RV customers only who have not stayed in a Wilder Resort in the past 3 years or more. (must bring in coupon) Good for 2017/2018 Season Only

ALAMO

PHARR

Alamo Rose - 956-783-2600 Trophy Gardens - 956-787-7717 Winter Ranch - 956-781-1358

Tip ‘O Texas-956-787-9959 Texas Trails - 956-787-6538 Tropic Star - 956 - 787-5957

MISSION

HARLINGEN

Blue Bonnet 956-585-7830

Park Place 956-428-4414

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From pg. 10 Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, for information 7pm, Swing Street, $10 pp, margarita and call 570-278-3082. soda set-ups available, free popcorn and Park Wide Garage Sale - Wrigley’s RV ice, BYOB concessions open, for more at Monte Cristo, 8am-5pm. information call 956-782-3263. Blood Drive - Paradise Resort Estates, Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, Pharr, 9am-1pm, for more information 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession avail- call 563-380-4813. able, for more information call 605-610Jam - Texan Mobile Home Park, 6114. McAllen, 9-11am. Entertainment - Paradise Resort EsSquare Dance - Casa del Valle Park, tates, Pharr, 7pm, Wade Landry, $7pp, Alamo, 10am. door opens at 6:15pm, for more informaCountry Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, tion call 956-502-5207. Noon-3pm, lunch available from 10:45 Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr, a.m. to 12 noon, jammers provide snacks 7-9:30pm, everyone welcome to come during jam for donations, for more inforand sing or just to listen, free admission, mation call 956-464-9024. bring your own refreshments, call 956Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV 787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch will be Show - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palm- served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a view, 7-8:30pm, Sherwin Linton, $6pp, small fee. for more information call 956-581-6718. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Re- 1pm, Rock N Roll lunch at 11:30 a.m., sort, Alamo, 7-8:30pm, 4 His Glory, $7pp. Jam starts at 1 p.m., contact Martin 636Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 459-5458 for more information. 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB, setJam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, ups available, also popcorn, for more in- 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee formation please call 830-613-1616. served. Friday, March 10 Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert & coffee served, for Donna, 8am-Noon, craft items home- more information call 956-688-6812. made, jewelry, clothes, tools, etc., food Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, for sale, for more information call 603- Mission, 1-3pm, homemade goodies. 396-2786. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Harlingen, 1-3pm, for more information

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call 956-423-5484. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm, in the Rec. Hall. Jam Session - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm, in the Rec. hall. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Hitman, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. Pancake Supper - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 4:30-5:30pm, eggs, bacon or sausage, $3.25pp. Friday Night Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 p.m. Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 6:15pm, Ralph & The Cruiser’s , doors open at 6:15, call Cheryl at 956-787-5773 for more information. Show - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, 4 His Glory, $6pp, for more information call 956-968-7516. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Vance Creek, for more information call Linda at 956-279-2698. Friday Night Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Tavie’s 50’s dance, wear your 50’s outfits, poodle skirts recommended, $7pp, popcorn &

soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, The Coin’s, $6pp, for more information call 956-638-3158. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, for more information call 507-273-3895. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, $6pp at the door. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp, delicious burgers, chips & soft drinks, singles welcome. Dance - Wagon City North, Mission, 7-10pm, The Classics 50’s & 60’s, $6pp. Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Bill & Janet, $3.50pp, BYOB, sodas available, free popcorn, door prizes, call 701-261-5085 for more information. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $6pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Chamberlins, $6pp, door prizes & popcorn. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9pm, South Texas Whiskey, $5pp, soda, water & ice available. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Southern Anthem. Park Sales & Crafts- Seldom Rest RV Park, Mission, 8am-noon. Ropa Fun Fashion Show - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, 1 non-perSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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Go...With Jo! Tours & Travel Welcome Back Winter Texans!

2017 U.S. BUS TOURS Eagle Pass Gambling - Mar. 13, 15, 20, 22; Apr. 5, 19, 26 (2 Days) 1 night hotel, $40 Lucky Bucks .....$80 (Prices are per person, Double Occupancy)

2017 ONE DAY BUS TOURS King Ranch (1 Day) Mar. 16 Incl. BBQ Lunch ........................................................... $79 pp King Ranch Farm Tour (1 Day) Mar. 13 Incl. BBQ Lunch. Learn about Farming at King Ranch ....... $79 pp

2017 MEXICO BUS TOURS San Miguel de Allende Mar. 12

From pg. 11 ishable food item or $2 each, silent auction to follow consisting of baked goods, crochet items, etc., for more information contact 763-486-6294. Saturday, March 11 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 1am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, join us for a relaxing breakfast & a view of the Rio Grande! Menu varies weekly at a very reasonable price, please bring your placesetting, call the office 956-585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, eggs to order, homemade sausage, gravy w/ biscuits, fresh hasbrowns, bacon or sausage or ham, meals starting at $2.50, free coffee with meal, for more information call 956-581-6718. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7am-Noon, public is welcome. Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7-9am, $5pp. Garage Sale - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7am-Noon. Egg & Ham Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring your own table service. All You Can Eat Pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $2.50pp. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Re-

Spring

3nts in SMA ............................................................................ $ 505

Monterrey Tres (3 Days) Mar. 17

Downtown hotel .................................................................... $ 259

Friday, March 10 Saturday, March 11

(Prices are per person, Double Occupancy)

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Mission, 7-9am, $4pp, call 319-231-6509 for more information. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:309am, all you can eat pancakes, choice of ham or sausage, biscuits & gravy, free coffee, $4pp, please bring table service. Breakfast - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7:30am, for more information call 361-230-4383. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, for more information call 956-580-2940. All Park Yard Sale - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, everyone is invited. Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, held in ballroom, breakfast is available in restaurant, for more information call 956-782-3263. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, for more information call 603-396-2786. Patio Sales - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-425-7448. Spring Garage Sale - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon.

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From pg. 12 Park Wide Garage Sale - Wrigley’s RV at Monte Cristo, 8am-5pm. Garage/ Bake Sale - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 8-11am, will be held in recreation hall. Show and Tell - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8:30-10:30am, come and see all the crafts we do here at Aladdin. Art, Woodcarving, Quilt and Craft Show - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 9amNoon, display of art, woodcarving, quilts, jewelery and crafts all created by the residents of our park, for information contact Judy at 956-520-7157. Garage Sale - Autumn Acres RV Park, Brownsville, 9am-1pm. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more information. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am12:30pm, for more information call 320808-9589. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments served. Big Band Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm, concession available. Entertainment - Magnolia Village, Donna, 2-4pm, Tavie’s Rock & Roll Show, $5pp, poodle skirt contest. Open Music Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, everyone is welcome including acoustic, held in the main club house, light snack is served, no cost, contributions accepted. Country Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6:30pm. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Coins, $6pp, BYOB, and free ice. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, doors open at 5:30 p.m., BYOB, concessions and set ups available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Tim Hadler & Catrina Campbell (Nashville Country Stars), ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., $6 pp, for more information call 507-251-0172. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Al Mikesh Band, $5pp, refreshments available, BYOB. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Greg Jones, (comedy,variety), $6pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, for more information call 956-283-8035. Dance - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys & String & Harmony, $5pp, for more information call 956-585-5704. Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, $6pp, for more information call 956-425-7448. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, Susan Hudson Carmen, $6pp.

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Show & Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $6pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Winter Texas Orchestra, $4pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Ralph & The Cruisers, $10 at the door, BYOB, set-ups available. Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7:30-10:30pm, Donna Delisle, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & ice will be supplied. Sunday, March 12 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, everyone is welcome, non-denominational, Pastor Hedtke. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30-9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Doug Rogland, for more information call 262-497-4241. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Tom Cassidy leads service, non-denominational, all welcome. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8:45-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, non-denominational services, with Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. Church Services - Chimney Park, Mission, 9am, everyone is welcome to attend then join us for coffee and cookies after the Service, call park office 956-585-5061 for more information. Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, coffee & refreshments available at 8:30 a.m., services with Pastor Cliff Stewart. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Brian Dent. Non denominational Church - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 9-10am, choir practice Wednesdays at 2pm. Worship Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9-10am, Pastor Roy Gee. Church Service - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am, for more information call Donna at 651-775-6071. Church Services - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, in South hall, Pastor David Squire, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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Attention Back Pain and Sciatica Sufferers! Back By Request…

Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Reveals How to Naturally Heal Back Pain and Sciatica For Good. Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into your butt, groin or down your leg? Does your back ever “go out” if you move the wrong way? Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it? If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) – the Lower Back and Sciatica Workshop may be a life changing event for you… “Amy and Frank did an outstanding job on my right leg and lower back, I feel so good that I can now put on my socks on my own and enjoy my time with my family.” - Reyes Garcia “Lately I am not paying a cleaning lady because I can do it myself!”- Roberta Barriere II “Now I can sleep the night through without pain.”- Marilyn Eisenmenger Hello, Back pain and sciatica can completely ruin your life. I’ve seen it many times. • It can make you lean on the shopping cart when walking through the grocery store (how embarrassing)… • It can take your focus away on enjoying your life…like spending time with your children or grandchildren… • It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do… • It can ruin your travel plans… • And it can take away your ability to live life…having to rely on others…or to wait for you to sit down for a minute. And less movement and enjoying of life can lead to depression, increased stress and a sedentary lifestyle (mostly sitting…not moving much) which leads to bigger health problems…and life problems. Here at Pure Physical Therapy, the Sciatica and Lower Back Specialists have helped 100’s of people from right here in McAllen, and the rest of Hidalgo County who have suffered needlessly with lower back pain and sciatica. It’s our SPECIALTY. By request, I’m hosting a Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop here at Pure Physical Therapy in McAllen Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Register now at: Link: purept.ptworkshops.com/mcallen/workshop?source=wtt If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which actually stops them from healing… • The 3 Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and Sciatica… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • How a problem in your back can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your leg… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery. How Do I Register for the Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop? Call our office to register at (956) 994-8880. When you register, we will mail you The Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Worksheet which you will bring with you to the event. We only have 40 seats available for the event…and this will be promoted on Face Book and mailed out to the general public. So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now…Call (956) 994-8880. How Much Is It to Attend? The event is FREE. Please call to register as spots fill fast As a Special Bonus…the first 10 people to call and register for the event will receive a $10.00 gift card. All 40 attendees for the Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop will receive a Special Report: “The Top 10 Burning Questions for Sciatica”.

Looking forward to seeing you there, Pure Physical Therapy PS – The first 10 People to call and register at (956)994-8880 will receive a $10 gift card. PPS – This event is limited to the first 40 people to register. When you register, you can bring a guest at no additional cost (we do this because many people request to bring their spouse or other family member).

Dr. Frank Garza, PT,DPT

Dr. Amy Garza, PT,DPT,MTC

6100 North 10th Street Suite G • McAllen TX 78504 pure-physicaltherapy.com

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From pg. 13 Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20-10:30am, Pastor Lee Tracey. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-Denominational service. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, non denominational, everyone welcome, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Services - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 9:30-10:30am, non-denominational worship services, Chaplain Dick Baggett, park phone 956689-6658. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational service year round. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, everyone is welcome, come as you are, nondenominational service. Church Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, coffee & donuts prior to service. Church Services - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 10am, Non- Denominational

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services with Pastor Bob Kracht, communion first Sunday of the month. Traditional Lutheran Church Service LCMS - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, Rev. Loren Kruse. Show & Tell - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 1-3pm, for more information call 956-638-3158. Gospel Jam & Sing Along - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3am, join us for a fun time of gospel music, refreshments after jam, free, for information call park office at 956-585-5061. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, old time and country music, for more information call 763-242-7214. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm. Variety Jams - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30-3:30pm, refreshments available. Ice Cream Social - Mission West Resort, 2:30pm, for more information call 956-585-0624. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 3pm, RGV Band, for more information call 815-235-3753. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, for more information call 603-396-2786. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, cost is $5 per meal. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 6pm, Jason Whorlow, $7pp, doors open 1 hr. before showtime, concessions

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available. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyons & Friends, public is invited. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 6-8pm, Helen Russell, $7pp. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, The Dunnemans, for more information call 715-928-2347. Entertainment - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6:30pm, Susie, pass the hat, come for an evening of enjoyable music. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Men of Achord, for more information call Birdy at 916-813-9635. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, all of April, for more information go to pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940. Show - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, Sherwin & Pam, $7pp. Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Jul & The Chromes, $7pp. Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, J.C. Harrison, $7pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, John Sager, $8pp. Monday, March 13 Weslaco Farmer’s Market - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 9-10:30am. Acoustic Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 9:30am. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 9:30-11:30am, New musicians, instruments only, for more information contact Annette at 248-921-6867. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, country music, amplified instruments ok. Music Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments, and bring a friend. Rock and Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am -12:30pm. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, last jam of the season will be March, 20th, for more information call LeRoy Kuhler 515-802-9421. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch at the Country Side Cafe open from 11am- 1pm, serving a variety of lunches each week, concessions available during the jam, for more information call 918-916-0541. Jam Session - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1pm, for more information call 955787-7571 or 956-369-1049. Country Western Jam Sessions - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, lunch is served. Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, concession available. Bluegrass & Country Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, music is acoustic.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Meals - Mission West Resort, 3:305:30pm, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken, french fries, onion rings, and beverages, for more information call 956-585-0624. Roast Beef Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 5:30pm, concessions available. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, $5pp. Country Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-8:30pm, light lunch available for donation, for further information call 956-781-1840. Bingo - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 6-7pm, 50 cent per card. Country Jam - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 6-8pm, hot dogs at 5pm. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Pam & Sherwin Linton, $6pp, for more information call 956-6383158. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, JC Harrisson, for more information call 956-464-3326. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Roger Kenaston Band, $6pp, singles are welcome. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Tim Hadler, $7pp, classic country/ variety. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, Helen Russell, $6pp. Tuesday, March 14 Pancake Breakfast - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-8am, eggs, bacon or sausage, $3.25pp. Craft Show - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon, variety of items. Countrycizing - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 10am. Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, refreshments, donations, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, for more information call 956-783-5008. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, lunch available from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Ray & Gynger, best cake in the Valley at half time, for more information call 262497-4241. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch at 11am-1pm. Music Jam - Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission, 1-3pm, light lunch. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 Feria, 1:30pm, bring your own instruments, voice or both, cookies & refreshments available at break. 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, pass the bucket, BYOB, snacks, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Hamburger Night - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4:30-6pm, includes cole slaw & chips, for more information call 309-6573550. Country Music Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal served before 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., for more information call 956-874-8674. Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 6:15pm, Leslie, doors open at 6:15, call Cheryl at 956-787-5773 for more information. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm. Line Dancing - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 6:30-9:30pm, $2pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Walter Plant, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956-279-2698. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, Dale & Gayle, $6pp, refreshments available.

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Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $7pp. St. Patrick’s Day Dance & Dinner Paradise Park Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, dinner is for residents only, dance is open to public, $5pp. Rock-N-Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, there will be meals starting at 5pm before the jam. Dance - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Larry & Mona Beers, $5pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Memories Band, pass the hat. Wednesday, March 15 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Bluegrass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Homemade goodies. Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am12:30pm, for more information call 956423-5484. Weight Watchers Meeting - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 11:30am1pm, for more information call 956-4643326. Lunch - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, join us for lunch and enjoy the views along the Rio Grande, menu varies weekly at a great price, for information call the park, 956-585-5061. Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30pm, for more information call 956-425-7448.

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Variety Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, with Bob Dollie, lunch served, opens at 11:30am. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, last jam for the season is April 26, for more information call 956-4233137. Music Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, enjoy the music and fun and the view of the Rio Grande, snacks available, lunch served at 11:30am, call park office for more information 956-585-5061. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn. Happy Hour - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6pm, hamburger, chicken or hot dog with chips, drink and dessert, $5pp, for more information call 956-5802940. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, bar & concessions available. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, concession available starting at 4 pm, for more information call 956-585-1461. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm, for more information call 712-621-6477. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm. Old Time Variety Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh, $5 pp, BYOB, set-ups and ice available, for more information call 956-585-9264.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, John Sager, $7 pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Regan James & Hired Hand Band, $6pp, free popcorn & ice, other concessions available. Entertainment - Paradise Park Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Tavie’s Rock & Roll Show, $5pp. Karaoke - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Ray & Millie, $2pp. Thursday, March 16 Music Swap Meet - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 1:30am-3pm. Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4pp. Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon, breakfast & lunch available 7am- Noon, for more information call 605-940-9956. Country Jam - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, for more information call 956-585-5704. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, biscuts & gravy served 7am-9am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, for more information call 956-423-5484. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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From pg. 15 Big Band/ Rock Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-223-9359. Country Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 12:45-3pm, all instruments and styles are welcome, refreshments are served, lots of door prizes. Jam Sessions - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available noon to 1:00 P.M., all are welcome, bring your instrument and/or voice, enjoy a fun afternoon, for information call 956447-9906. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, sloppy joes will be served 11:30am-12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn, for more information call 612868-9689. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, featuring returning favorite, Chuck Mathis, public is invited. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine,

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Weslaco, 3-5pm, Amigo’s, for more information call 956-638-3158. St. Patrick’s Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3:30-5pm, Diego, doors open at 2:30 p.m., pass the hat, BYOB, pop available, donations for ice and popcorn. Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Can/Am, for more information call 956-425-7448. Thursday, Burger, Chicken, Pork Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large chicken breast or porkloin sandwich, homemade slaw, fried potato wedges- $5.50 each, tea or lemonade free with meal, for more information call 956-585-6718. Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-6pm, $9.25pp all you can eat, in the Hynes Event Center. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified instruments. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession available, for more information call 605-6106114. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Tavie’s Rock and Roll Show, $7pp, door opens at 6:15pm, for

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more information call 956-502-5207. Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9:30pm, everyone welcome to come and sing or just to listen, free admission, bring your own refreshments, call 956787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, Magic Valley Men of A-Chord, $5pp, for more information call 956-5842654. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Phil Brunette, for more information call 956-4643326. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, $5pp, BYOB, setups available, also popcorn, for more information please call 830-613-1616. Friday, March 17 Craft Show - Mission West Resort, 8am-Noon, breakfast & lunch available. Garage Sale - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Garage Sale - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Jam - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 9-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, soup & salad bar. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch will be served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1pm, Rock N Roll lunch at 11:30 a.m., Jam starts at 1 p.m., contact Martin 636459-5458 for more information. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert & coffee served, for more information call 956-688-6812. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, homemade goodies. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm, for more information call 956-423-5484. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm, in the Rec. Hall. Jam Session - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm, in the Rec. hall. Pancake Supper - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 4:30-5:30pm, eggs, bacon or sausage, $3.25pp. St. Patrick’s Dinner & Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5-10pm, Tavie’s Rock & Roll, advance ticket for dinner, $7pp, dance tickets at door, $6pp, contact 956-519-8213. Friday Night Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, & Farewell Winter Texans,The Agency Band, $10pp, BYOB, and free ice. (In Park Pre-Sale, Public Pre-Sale 2 wks prior to event). Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe & The Country Playboys,

for more information call Birdy at 916813-9635. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Jack Nelson & Country Line, $6pp, for more information call Linda at 956-279-2698. St. Patrick’s Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, wear your green, $6pp, popcorn, ice cream & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. St. Patrick’s Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, John Sager, $10pp, for more information call 956-638-3158. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, for more information call 507-273-3895. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Bob Dolle TX V Band, $6pp at the door. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, The Chamberlin’s & Southern Express, $5pp, soda, water & ice available. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9:30pm, Dale & Gayle, $5pp, BYOB. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8-10pm, Ralph & The Cruisers, $10pp. Saturday, March 18 Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, join us for a relaxing breakfast & a view of the Rio Grande! Menu varies weekly at a very reasonable price, please bring your placesetting, call the office 956-585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, eggs to order, homemade sausage, gravy w/ biscuits, fresh hasbrowns, bacon or sausage or ham, meals starting at $2.50, free coffee with meal, for more information call 956-581-6718. French Toast Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring your own table service. Pancake Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $2.50pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast. Breakfast - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7:30am, for more information call 361-230-4383. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, for more information call 956-580-2940. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, choice of pancakes, waffles or french toast and ham or sausage with applesauce and coffee, $4pp, for more information call 612-240-8969. Craft Sale & Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, public is welcome, donuts & coffee in the morning, lunch will be from 10:30 a.m-noon serving home-made tacos, sloppy joes and pies, for more information call 715379-8937. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 Craft Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, in Friendship Hall, for more information call 956425-7448. Patio Sale - Paradise Park Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Garage Sale - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Garage Sale - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more information. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am12:30pm, for more information call 320808-9589. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments served Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, desserts & coffee served at intermission, musicians & vocalists by invitation only, for more infomration call Pat at 956-874-5041. Big Band Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm, concession available. Open Music Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, everyone is welcome including acoustic, held in the main club house, light snack is served, no cost, contributions accepted. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Country Roland, $6pp, doors open one hour prior to dance, BYOB, soda, ice, and popcorn available. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open at 5:30 p.m., BYOB, concessions and set ups available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron and Chester, $5pp, refreshments available, BYOB. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp advance tickets, for more information call 956-283-8035. Dance - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Hired Hand, $5pp, for more information call 956-5855704. St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, The Castaways, $5pp. Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Hitman, $5pp. Dance - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Manuel Rivers, $6pp, open to the public, refreshments are not available. Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Country Travelers. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Jealous Heart. Sunday, March 19 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch,

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Mission, 8:15am, everyone is welcome, non-denominational, Pastor Hedtke. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30-9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Doug Rogland, for more information call 262-497-4241. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Tom Cassidy leads service, non-denominational, all welcome. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8:45-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, non-denominational services, with Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. Church Services - Chimney Park, Mission, 9am, everyone is welcome to attend then join us for coffee and cookies after the Service, call park office 956-585-5061 for more information. Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, coffee & refreshments available at 8:30 a.m., services with Pastor Cliff Stewart. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am, for more information call Donna at 651-775-6071. Church Services - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, in South hall, Pastor David Squire, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20-10:30am, Pastor Lee Tracey. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-Denominational service. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, non denominational, everyone welcome, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Services - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 9:30-10:30am, non-denominational worship services, Chaplain Dick Baggett, park phone 956689-6658.

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Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational service year round. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, everyone is welcome, come as you are, nondenominational service. Church Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, coffee & donuts prior to service. Church Services - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 10am, Non- Denominational services with Pastor Bob Kracht, communion first Sunday of the month. Traditional Lutheran Church Service LCMS - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, Rev. Loren Kruse. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm. Variety Jams - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30-3:30pm, refreshments available. Rock & Roll Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 3-6pm, hot sandwiches & pop available, pass the hat. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, for more information call 603-396-2786. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, cost is $5 per meal. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyons & Friends, public is invited.

Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Key-String & Harmony, for more information call 715928-2347. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-8pm, Betty Rydel, $5pp, for more information call 956-357-5498. Special Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Farewell Round Dance Party, $9 per couple. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, all of April, for more information go to pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940. Show - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, JC Harrison, $7pp.

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Valley Shuffleboard News Two big shuffleboard events recently happened at the Pine to Palm Resort in Weslaco, reports Wally Bentt, RGV Shuffleboard Association vice president. On Sunday, Feb. 12, the park hosted the annual Gail Hoskins Shuffleboard Awards Banquet. This event honors those players who have excelled in the game of shuffleboard and who have dedicat-

ed many volunteer hours in support of this sport. Award recipients must have reached certain goals in tournaments as a player and be committed to organizing and supporting their in-park shuffleboard programs and the valley-wide tournaments. There are two governing bodies who oversee shuffleboard in this area. These

Lady Winners: Vivian Swearns (left) and Lorna Bentt of Leisure World RV

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are the Rio Grande Valley Shuffleboard Association (RGVSA) and the Texas State Shuffleboard Association (TSSA). Each entity gives awards at this banquet. RGVSA award recipients this year were Gina Bassillion of Pine to Palm, Wally Bentt of Leisure World, Bill Hathcoat of Casa del Valle, Leslie McLean of Magic Valley, Ed Yauchzee of Casa del Sol and Ann Wright from Siesta Village. TSSA recipients were Tok Foster of Tropic Star, Peter Hildebrand of Pine to Palm, Warren King of Snow to Sun and

Joyce Lewis of Casa del Valle. Other awards included new 500 point players and the top ten players for amateur, expert and over 75 classes. The second event was the Mid-Valley Senior Olympics Shuffleboard Tournament, which was played on Friday, Feb. 17. Gold medal lady winners were Lorna Bentt and Vivian Swearns representing Leisure World Park and the men were Peter Hildebrand and Garth Bakke presenting Pine to Palm Resort.

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W&I Resort honors veterans By Kathy Olivarez W&I Resort in Mission held its third annual flag burning ceremony and honored its veterans as well. Fifteen veterans, one from World War II and the rest from the Korean War were honored at a special flag burning ceremony where the veterans from their park, who fought to keep this country free, were also honored. The program was organized by the W&I Bicycle Club. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Ken DeWaard and Pledge of Allegiance led by Sam Smith, followed by the National Anthem sung by Carolyn Whitfield. Curtis Jackson and B.J. Johnson took the old flag from the pole in front of the rec hall down while Barbara Davison played Taps as it was retired. Members of the JROTC from Mission High School’s Eagle Battalion shook hands with each of the veterans being honored. Barbara Davidson read the names of the veterans being honored as the JROTC went down the line. Big John sang “I’m Proud to Be An American.” Dale Haaland read the words of “It’s a Grand Ole Flag” by Johnny Cash. Carolyn Whitfield ended the ceremony with “Land of Dreams.” Then the JROTC moved in a semi-circle around the burning barrels. They saluted as the flags were placed in the barrels. While there were 85 flags to be burned, only six were burned during the ceremony. The outdoors activities concluded with a tribute to the fallen soldier represented by boots, a gun and a helmet. The veterans and participants moved to the rec hall for recognitions and refreshments. Each veteran being honored during the ceremo-

ny was presented with a quilt made by the W&I Quilters. About 30 ladies participated in the project Those honored were Bob Agnew, Linus Berens, Darrel Bishop, Jerry Castelucio, Norm Clasen, Bob Fisher, Robert Gearhardt, Virgel Helm, Joe Holden Jerry Liedholt, Jim Miller, Frank Mossauer, Floyd Richards, Robert Volk and Art Mosih.

LaFloresta Golf Tournament raises funds for cancer Residents at LaFloresta RV Park, a small park in Mercedes, raised nearly $2,000 for the American Cancer Society in its 22nd Annual American Cancer Society Golf Tournament on Feb. 11. Some 81 Winter Texans competed in the mixed scrambles tourney. All money collected from the event, golf fees and donations, went directly to the American Cancer Society. Bob Fuller, a Winter Texan from St. Charles, Mo., has organized the tournament each year since 1996 and during that time, LaFloresta residents have raised over $44,000 for the ACS.

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Chicken Chipotle Soup, Queen’s Chicken and Double Chocolate Cake

Tuesdays are burger nights and Arevalo has added a new Monster Burger with a fried egg on top. I asked him about the custom of adding the egg, which I have seen on the menu in several restaurants. Arevalo said it’s a Puerto Rican custom that has spread to the United States. Arevalo said the most popular burger is made with Swiss cheese and covered in mushrooms. The restaurant offers Philly sandwiches and continental clubs on sourdough bread and featuring cheddar cheese. I asked Arevalo what items were the most popular on the menu. He said many people love the liver and onions the restaurant serves. After listening to his menu options, Norma Reyes, Winter Texan Times sales and advertising director and I made selections. We chose the Chicken Chipotle soup. Reyes said it was spicy and had a bit of a kick to it! Both of us enjoyed it very much. We opted to try his Queen’s chicken. It was delicious! The chicken had a good flavor and was tender and moist. It was served with a side of grilled zucchini and squash that was crisp and flavorful. We also tried the blackened fish tacos that were also delicious! Arevalo makes his own blackening spices that have a special flavor. The tacos were very good. For dessert we shared a slice of his double chocolate cake, which has enough chocolate to make any chocoholic happy. Then we also shared a lemon bar, which Arevalo said was a best seller. That also was good. Arevalo said Chef Dave Roundtree is back again and still making omelets for the Sunday buffet with whatever the customer wants. He has probably made over 70,000 by now!

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Mar. 11 All Park Yard Sale (8-12)

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Every Friday

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Mar. 10 • The Jets • $6

DANCES - 7pm

Fri., Mar. 17 • St. Patricks Day w/ Castaways • $6 Tues., Mar. 21 • Texas Wheels • $5

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Craft Fairs

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Minnesota Winnebago Owners The Minnesota Winnebago Club invites all owners and friends to meet at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen on Thurs., March 9, at 1 p.m. Call (612) 578-2854 for questions. Bremer County, Iowa Residents of Bremer County, Iowa will meet for lunch at Mr. Gatti’s. 4100 E. 2nd Street in McAllen on March 10 at 11 a.m. Contact Sam Smith at (319) 269-9308 for information. Sons of Norway The Sons of Norway will meet Sat., March 11, at noon at Mr. Gatti’s 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen. For information call (319) 830-6507. Hitchhiker Owners Hitchhiker owners and former owners will meet for food, fun and fellowship at Mr. Gatti’s. 4100 N. Col. Rowe Blvd., in McAllen on March 13 at 11 a.m. For questions call Judy Whitley at (307) 4210999 or Dennis Shackelford, (307) 4212617. Magic Valley P.E.O. Group The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet at noon on Tues., March 14, at the Echo Hotel in Edinburg. P.E.O members visiting the Valley are invited to attend. For reservations call Myrna Craft at (660) 424-4527. Des Moines East High School Graduates of Des Moines, Iowa East High School will meet March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Junction Café in Pharr, one block south of Bus. 83 at the corner of Cage Blvd. and Park Street. For information call Jim or Linda McPherson at (515) 537-3664. Duluth/Superior Minnesota & Wisconsin Duluth-Superior and surrounding areas of Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin will get together on Weds., March 15, at 11 a.m. at Valley View Estates Clubhouse, 2100 Vernon, in Mission. A chicken dinner will be served for $5 per person. Spouses and friends are welcome. New folks from home are also welcome. Reservations must be made by Mar. 13; call Carol Hostrawner at (956) 519-1659 by 10 a.m. Annual RGV St. Urho’s Day Dinner Join Finns & Friends from across the Rio Grande Valley to celebrate Finland’s Patron St Urho at a dinner on Thurs., March 16 at noon at Harold’s Kounty Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83 in Donna. St. Urho is said to have driven the grasshoppers out of Finland to save the grape crops. 2017 includes “Best Costume/Hat Contest” Everyone welcome. No reservations required. For questions call Sandie at (218) 780-6394. Submarine Veterans Submarine Veterans will meet for See REUNIONS pg. 30

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From pg. 1 The celebration began with a Texas History Symposium held March 4, which was led by experts in Texas history. It will continue on March 10-11 with an IBCA Santioned Cook-Off, where brisket, pork spare ribs, chicken and desserts will be prepared. Events begin on Saturday, March 11, at 9 a.m. with Market Days. At 10 a.m. Ed Downs Elementary School students will present the musical, “Lone Star Dream.” The first reenactment is scheduled for 12 p.m. At 2 p.m. the reenactment of the Battle of the Alamo will take place. At 4

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From pg. 26 lunch at 11 a.m. on Thurs., March 16 at Junction Café, 11 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. For more information, call (715) 3050401. Teamsters Reunion A Teamsters Reunion will be held Sat., March 18, at Ann’s Restaurant on Bus. 83 in San Juan at 10 a.m. There will be a discussion on pensions. Call (262) 749-4001 for information. Excel Owners luncheon All past and present Excel owners from Iowa are invited to a luncheon at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen on March. 22, 11 a.m. For information, call (641) 425-3283.

www.wttrgv.com p.m. the reenactment of the Battle of San Jacinto will be performed. The reenactors will be dressed in period attire representing the Mexican troops under President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and the Texians, who were residents of Mexican Texas and later the Republic of Texas. Events will conclude with an invitation for viewers to “sign” the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico. While the event is free, there is a $5 parking charge on the fairgrounds. For more information, contact Wayne Powell at (956) 245-4643 or Jack Ayuob at ayoub@gmail.com. Hormel Retirees Reunion A Hormel Retirees Reunion will be held March 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Harold’s Kountry Kitchen on E. Bus. 83 in Donna. For information call Rosemary at (402) 637-1046. Brownsville Women’s Connection Luncheon Brownsville Women’s Connection will host their March luncheon March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Valley International Country Club, 95 Country Club, Rd. There will be an inspirational presentation featuring local lady entrepreneurs along with the buffet luncheon. RSVP to wwwFacebook.com/BrownsilleTxWomensConnection or Sarah at (956) 295-8536.

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Judging of Simbrah Open Show Judging of Market Steers/Showmanship Event Center Hog Barn Arena Classifying and Judging of Market Hogs (Hampshire, Dark Cross, Other Cross, Champion Drive) Friday, March 17 Events Center Arena IZBA Jr. Zebu Show Judging of Open Zebu Show Judging of ARB Open Snow Judging of Red & Gray Brahman Open Show Simbrah & Simmental Showmanship Events Center Hog Arena Market Hog Showmanship Events Center Upstairs “Toasting Texas Talent” Auction (Horticulture, Western Art, Photography) Saturday, March 18 Events Center Arena Sale of Champions and presentation of Scholarship Winners Awarding of Good Housekeeping, Herdsman Awards and 4-H & FFA Judging Contest Winners Events Center Hog Arena 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest for Champs Scholarship Recipients Rodeo Arena 4-H & FFA Judging Contest

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From pg. 1 me it was paid for,” said Bellert, who had spent six years selling farm machinery. “That is what you can do when you sell Fuller Brushes.” A little more than a year later, Bellert had become the 11th highest producing Fuller Brush agent in the United States. “I was still just a kid,” he said. “But I discovered something. If I could move faster from place to place I could get 10 more sales calls in a day. So I ran.” After Fuller Brush, came a life and health insurance job where his region included parts of Minnesota, N. Iowa, South Dakota and Wisconsin. He remained with that job until his retirement – which lasted three weeks – and had 52 agents working under him at that time. Not one to be idle, he went right back to work selling insurance after “retiring.” So when it came to talking in front of people, it surely wasn’t a concern for Bellert. In fact, that’s exactly half of the pitch that fellow Cowboy Poet Red Johnson used on Bellert. “He told me ‘you should do Cowboy Poetry,” Bellert said. “‘You’ve got a good voice, and you’re definitely not afraid of people.” The first time he did a Cowboy Poetry reading, he recited the poem Buckskin Bronco, which remains one of his favorites. Cowboy Poetry is exactly what is says, poems read aloud, talking about Cowboys, their daily lives and travels and much more. According to Bellert’s promotional flyer, “Cowboy Poetry is pastoral, both

www.wttrgv.com humorous and serious. It’s about nature, ranching life, love of family and friends... and a possible lie or two thrown in for good measure.” Bellert is also very active in the RGV entertainment scene. He has been organizing shows, producing entertainment lineups and emceeing for festivals, shows and Winter Texan parks for more than a decade. In 2011 he was named Best Show Personality by Families Advocating Moral Entertainment (FAME) after a three-year run as Best Western Humorist by the same group. He was inducted into America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011. He took a break after his wife Betty died seven years ago, just two weeks before their 58th anniversary. He has five children, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, “and that’s as far as it goes right now,” he joked.” “I couldn’t find much initiative after that for a while,” he said. “We were partners in this.” However, to the joy of thousands, he climbed back on the horse (as cowboys would say) and moved forward. He says some of his biggest thrills today are helping people start doing entertainment in the Valley when he’s back up in Minnesota. “I have a love for live country music and, of course, Cowboy Poetry and recitations,” Bellert said. “So when I’m up north and hear someone that might fit down here, I tell them they just have to come down here to South Texas and perform. I’ll try to get them started down here.”

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From pg. 1 will be a full lineup of entertainment acts and street entertainers to keep people occupied between the livestock judging events and the rodeos. Look for Dock Dogs to make their first time appearance at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show on March 10-18. These dogs will give diving and jumping performances. Dogs will be judged on the length of their jumps from a 40-foot dock into a pool. They will be high jumping to get a bumper that is moved two inches higher each jump. In another event the dogs will be timed to see how fast they can run down the dock, jump in the pool, swim to the end of the pool and retrieve an object held by an extender arm. Look for the Robinson Family Chainsaw Artists to return and make all sorts of objects in a very short period of time with just a chainsaw and a piece of wood. Also returning are the Fables of the West, cowboy comedians who stroll around the fairgrounds sharing stories on the old west. They will be joined by Tumbleweed Crossing, another group that takes people on a zany look at the Old West. Lone Star Action Sports returns with a

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High-flying BXM and Skate Stunt Show that will perform daily. Little children will have an opportunity for hands-on farm activities such as milking a cow and making butter and ice cream using historic tools and machines so they can learn about “homemade” the way grandma used to do it. And of course, there is a petting zoo for them to enjoy. Look for the Kids Tractor Pull and the Three Amigos Super Steer Roping Event where young children can try to rope a metal cow. Geared for the adults, the Beer Garden will be open daily at noon. There will be a variety of entertainment providing free live shows with Coffey Anderson and Eddie Saenz entertaining on March 11, Roger Creager, March 14, Cory Morro, March 15, Cody Canada & The Departed along with Matt & The Herdsmen on March 16, the Powell Brothers on March 17 and Sweet Water Rain on March 18. There will be dozens of shopping opportunities in the exhibit hall to purchase all kinds of items from jewelry, western hats and belts to candy and roasted nuts and a variety of other items. Hypnotist Tine Maria will perform two shows daily from Mar. 10-18, at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and on March 19 at 3 p.m. Look for greased pig scrambles Mar

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11-18 at 8 p.m. The annual Livestock Show Parade will be March 11 at 10 a.m. With so many things to see and events to watch plan to spend an entire day at the Livestock Show. There will be all kinds of foods on the walkway from hamburgers and hotdogs, roasted ears of corn, fajitas tacos, turkey legs, funnel cakes, ice cream, lemonade, sodas and a number of other goodies to choose from, so no one needs to go hungry. The livestock show will be held at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds in Mercedes just north of Exp. 83 on Texas Blvd. Admission to the Livestock Show Grounds for one day is $10. Season passes may be purchased for $35 until March 9 when the price increases to $40. The cost for a season pass for parking is $20 until March 7, then increases to $30 on March 8. Go to www.rgvls.com to purchase tickets online. There is a $3 fee per ticket when purchasing online. 2017 RGVLS Concerts Mar. 9, 7 pm - Intocable Payne Rodeo Arena $20-$30Mar. 10, 7 pm Randy Houser/ Stoney LaRue Payne Rodeo Arena - $30-$35 Mar. 11, 7 p.m. - Ranch Rodeo

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From pg. 1 ble. She did make one friend with whom she is still in contact. After work, many of the girls would play baseball for relaxation. As an athletic young woman who played catcher for her high school varsity team as far back as eighth grade, she naturally was picked to be catcher for the Bomberettes. While in Omaha, she and four other girls lived with a family who had made room to house them, as there were no dormitories. The girls paid rent and ate some of their meals with the family, or they went out to eat together. In the past few years Rosie the Riveter conventions have been held. In 2016 it was held at the George Patton Museum near Palm Springs, California where Gen. Patton trained 300,000 men to fight in Africa. During their convention a memorial plaque was unveiled. It read:

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“To all the women who were called on to be a Rosie during World War II, America acknowledges the war would not have been won had it not been for your devotion to our country. With deep appreciation the General George Patton Museum Board of Directors presents this award to all the ‘Rosies’ who helped win the war.” “Many veterans say without our help the war could have been lost,” added Louise. “It was our ability to keep planes and tanks coming to replace those that were shot down or destroyed in battle that made the difference.” “I am very proud of the work I did that contributed to that effort,” states Louise. “We all worked very hard to keep things moving,” she said as she proudly displays her Rosie the Riveter wristband in blue and red signifying she is an authentic “Rosie the Riveter.” The term “Rosie the Riviter” was used at first to depict the women who worked in the factories making planes and tanks

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for the war effort. Later, it was extended to honor the women who had flown the planes to England and other locations for the men to use. Still later, it was expanded to include those who planted victory gardens to raise food at home or who replaced a man on a farm so he could fight overseas. In 1944, her childhood sweetheart Clarence Unkrich was granted leave to come home and get married. Louise bought her wedding outfit, a shirt and jacket, with money she earned working at the bomber plant. Clarence had graduated in 1940 and went to college for a while before joining the Navy. The couple married at home in the Swedesburg Lutheran Church on October 13, 1944. They moved to Newport, Rhode Island where Clarence was an officer on the new AKA-28 attack cargo ship, The USS Hydrus.” Married life was interrupted though as he shipped out two months later, in December 1944, and did not return until 1946. He helped

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lay the smoke screen going into the Battle of Okinawa toward the end of the war. Instead of returning to the bomber plant, Louise returned to Swedesburg where she worked on her father’s and father-in-law’s farms to help keep them running. In March of 1946, Clarence was discharged from the Navy and returned home to Swedesburg to farm. They started with 600 to 700 acres of hogs, corn and soybeans but the farm eventually doubled in size. Louise worked beside Clarence on the farm. They also operated a grain elevator where Louise not only managed the office, she drove the big grain trucks and unloaded grain. Today at 92 years young, Louise can still flex the muscle in her arm she developed while working as a Rosie the Riveter. But she gives credit to the farm work she did in Swedesburg for keeping that muscle as strong as it is.

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Homes For Sale

405 PISCES, MISSION, TX, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1232 sq.ft., partially furnished, Aladdin Villas 55+ community, price reduction, $107,000, will consider all reasonable offers, motivated seller, contact 507– 469–0448. CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 720 square feet,

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Lots For Sale

DEEDED LOT, HIDDEN VALLEY Ranch, Mission, RV hookups 50Amp, 500 sq. ft. dayhouse, living room, full kitchen and full bathroom, W/D, A/C, golfcart, bike, garage, 14’ awning, now $32,900 OBO, call 620–727–1323.

Miscellaneous

HOME THEATER POWER RECLINER, new, power buttons adjust head/ foot rests, two lighted cup holders, two storage compartments, brown microfiber, used one week, $500, call 956– 222–2959. FLORAL SOFA, 78” BEAUTIFUL floral sofa in perfect condition, see at Trophy Gardens RV Park, Alamo, TX, call 785-640–4289. 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.

Mobile Homes

FOR SALE 12X52 MOBILE home in Magnolia Park, Donna, excellent condition, 1 bedroom, updated bathroom with walk-in shower, house windows, washer and dryer in 8’x8’ shed, covered patio and carport, fully furnished, $11,000 firm, call 320–732–3851. WINTER RANCH, ALAMO #521, 2bdrm/2ba with 16x20 deck and 12x16 storage shed, 80’ awning, excellent condition, completely furnished with new refrigerator, washer and dryer, asking $45,000, call 956–279–9947. 1987 66X14, 980 SQ.FT., w/lot, 25x10 sun room, shed, double driveway, across the street to Community Center, pool, fruit trees, hot tub, games, as-is, full bed, refrigerator, stove, pots

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eled 10x12 shed, new furnace, water heater and skirting, excellent condition, in 55 +community, Eastgate MHP in Harlingen, call 502–451–9095. ROLLIN HOMES, LOT #68, Mission, 2bedrooms, 2 bath, 14x60 home, fully furnished with king beds, new furnace, AC and water heater, W/D and D/W, attached large covered concrete patio, a seperate covered carport, has back attached deck with lighted storage and work shop, large 12x14 “By George” storage w/ shelves, all newly painted and all new flooring throughout, a really nice unit and price, possible trade w/ a 5th wheel lighter unit, call 956–583–0225. 16X60 2008 CASA DEL SOL, Lot #541, Donna, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, fully furnished, 3 big TV’s, 2 patio sets, golf cart, 24x22 screen room, 12x16 shedwater sink, refrigerator, 2 covered carports, rent paid, April 30, 2017, $49,900, call 815–573–1035, must sell, best offer. $18,500 OBO BUYS MOBILE & land in gated community in Harlingen, TX, fully furnished, storage shed, TX room, awning over patio, no grass, call 316–648-8507. MOBILE HOME W/LOT, 14x61, 2 Bdrm/2Ba, 2 porches, move in ready, a must see, Lemon Treee Estates Lot # F1, Mission, 641–420–8602, or

641–420–8603. i PRICE REDUCED $10,000 MUSTl sell new 2 bedroom Clayton, includesc factory warranty, 48’x16’, carport anda cement, skirting, a/c, and custom0 steps, upgraded flooring, kitchen ap-1 pliances, extra insulation and doublel pane windows, under $40,000, callB 970–799–7577. s MUST SELL, PRICE REDUCED, Ath-s ens 14x48 mobile with front porch andr sheetrocked interior, top quality witht upgraded insulation, flooring, tall win-l dows and full size kitchen appliances, 6 factor warranty, 16’ carport and ce-T ment and a/c, call 970–469–0601. F 2010 MOBILE HOME 16’X54’ , 2Br/2f Ba, many extras, beautiful newer unit,r full carport, shed, water filter, wash-w er, dryer, refrigerator door ice maker,o full concrete pad, Autumn Acres Park,c Brownsville, call 231–557–5236. a BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED LIKE9 NEW, 2007 mobile home, 16x56,L 2BD/1.5 BA, large lot, front and backG covered decks and parking, insulatedm 10x12 finished shed, 4-seat golf cartc included, home fully furnished, moves in condition, price in the 30’s, call3 217–390-5748. P 1992 SOUTHWOOD MOBILE 16X409 in Orange Grove Park, 4901 E. State W Highway 107, Edinburg, large living, h kitchen & dining all with vaulted ceil-e

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ings, new laminate floors & carpeting, large bedroom, W/D, fully furnished, covered porch & shed, many park amenities, $16,500, call 618–530– 0216. 1996 TIMBERCREEK 16X54, OWN lot in Quiet Village II, Donna, Tx, 2 Bd/2Ba, new appliances, W/D, DW, second roof, 2 carports, 10x16 professionally made shed with double doors, raised garden, 2 fruit trees, rainwater tanks, association fee $75 yearly, leaving Valley, call 612-916–1576 or 612–360–5839. TRAILS END, WESLACO, BEAUTIFUL 2008 Legacy, 3 bed, 2 bath, fully furnished with large screened Texas room and workshop, open concept with hardwood floors and tile throughout, nicely landscaped in 55+ gated community with many amenities and activities, $39,900, call 308–383– 9092. LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, HARLINGEN 55 + park, 1 bedroom plus large multipurpose addition (bedroom, TV, computer), 2 baths, furnished, built in storage, $39,000, call 605–261–9646. 3 BED, 1 BATH home in Rollin Homes Park, furnished, $10,000 OBO, call 956-360–7751 or 309–369–0066. WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any con-

dition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956–545–1118. 2BDRM/2BA, EAT-in-kit, living room, dining room, TX room, RV carport, shed, 55+park, pictures upon request, call 660-351–0210. COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warrantys, insurance claims and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797–3000. TEXAS TRADER RV will sell your RV, call Mark today for free appraisal, 956 -797–3000. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956–929– 3842. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE home park, 55+ gated community, 1402 So. Cage, privately owned homes & lots. Open house first weekend every month Dec. thru April, 1–4 p.m., for information call 956–283–8764, www.pharrsouthforsale.com.

Motor Homes

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$63,334, asking $50,000 OBO, call 425–737–1869. 1999 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR DP, new short block with CAT warranty, updates include custom paint job, aluminum wheels with new tires in 2015, new roof, shocks, air bags, windows, lage chrome mirrors and more, owners are nonsmokers and non-pet owners, $80,000, if quality and condition are important to you, let’s talk, call 605–519–3430. 2003 BOUNDER 34’ 49,700 miles, clean, can see at Countryside Donna, Cummins diesel engine, Allison transmission, 4 door fridge, generator, plus 2 slides, call 712–269–0240. 1991 FOUR WINDS 30FT., 21,000 actual miles, Class C, 460 V8, tilt cruise double, AC, newer tires, $19,700 OBO, call 608-290–3400. TEXAS TRADER RV will sell your RV, call Mark today for free appraisal, 956 -797–3000.

Motorcycles

2005 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE 900CC, saddle bags, windshield, two helmets, good condition, call 956–532 -8463 for more information. MOTORCYCLES-SCOOTER TRAILER, easy to load and tow motorcycle trailer, 1980 lb. capacity, 12” tires

ready for the road $650 or OBO, contact Dennis at 972-743–2295 or by email dennisihouse@yahoo.com. 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON TRIGLIDE, Ultra Classic, 11,400 miles, like new, extras include anti-theft, interphone radio CB, custom paint, upgrades include, Mustang seats, Cobra Inlet, exhaust, fuel processor, cruiser pegs driver passenger, $23,400 OBO, call 928–377–6907.

Open House

MARCH 11–12, 1 P.M.- 4 P.M., Hidden Valley Ranch, 7521 Par Dr. Mission, 2002 Oak Creek mobile home w/lot, 1080 sq. ft., 18x60 Energy Star home, 2Bdrm/2Ba, all large rooms, all electric 200 amps, large living room and kitchen, lots of storage, one large master bedroom with connecting bath, wood T&G flooring, new carpeting, large patio porch with platform handicap lift, metal roof, 2 room shed, must sell for health reasons, price reduced to $67,500, call Jane at 618–830– 3710 or956–584–7996.

Park Models

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ered patio/parking, large insulated shed, workbench, stackable washer/ dryer, flooring throughout, spacious bedroom, deck with storage below, must see, pay no lot rent, $20,000, The Grove #40, San Juan, call 217– 553–6292 1992 PARK MODEL W/LOT, carport, large shed, with W/D, unit has new windows, steel roof, water purification system, ice-maker, fully furnished, association fees $300 per yr., taxes $350 per yr., asking $25,000, call 956–607-6791. 2008 12’X38’ DESTINATION TRAILER, 12x36 carport, 6’x8’ shed, golf cart, fully furnished, new carpeting, new TV, Bit O Heaven Park, Donna, TX, $18,500, call 309–224–9592. 1994 PARK MODEL, FULLY furnished, wood laminate flooring, vertical blinds, stack washer/dryer inside, sleeper sofa, Trophy Gardens in Alamo, TX, call 956-605–1051. 1995 FRANKLIN PARK MODEL, attractive floor plan, washer & dryer in shed outside, central air and heat, call 605–360–5501, 1701 North International Boulevard, Weslaco, Texas, Snow to Sun Lot 36. 1997 QUAIL RIDGE $22,000 OBO, estate sale, unit was completely remodeled in 2013, improvements as following, new laundry room, new

queen size bed and linens, new toilet, new fridge and stove, new Bosch diswasher, new marble counter, sink and faucets, new living and dining room furniture, new living and dining room flooring installed, 2 new big screen TV’s linked to central computer, new solar screens installed in Texas room, new front load stacking washer and dryer, new 35 gallon hot water heater, new Sears bbq with side burner and rotisserie, golf cart repainted and new batteries 3 years ago, new Texas room furniture, possesion March 7, 2017, call 431–999–1737. 2009 QUAILRIDGE PARK MODEL, fully furnished, big beautiful covered deck, large carport, large shed 34 ft., Bentsen Grove Resort Lot #401, 1645 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., $28,000 or reasonable offer, call 507–450–4628. 1999 TROPHY PARK MODEL with leased lot, Texas room, new washer and dryer, shed with fridge, 2005 Club Car golf cart, 2 fruit trees, W&I Resort, 206 S. Stewart Rd., Lot #200, Mission, $51,000, call 701–520–1060. PARADISE PARK MCALLEN, 12x34, plus 2 bay windows, 1bdrm/1ba, fully furnished, wood floors, china cabinet, laundry and covered deck are ceramic tiled, Lot #285, call 715–927–7713. PARK MODEL, THREE LOTS, fully furnished 2004 model, enclosed pine

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sunroom, Texas room, garage, laundry/craft shed, well kept, Monte Cristo R.V. community beside golf course, $54,999, call 605–838–6122. PARK MODEL AND LOT, lovely W & I Resort in Mission, Texas, grass, palm trees, front kitchen, laminate wood floors, remodeled bathroom, covered deck w/sunscreens, finished shed, stackable W/D, $36,888, call Frank at 320–393-7373. 1988 PARK MODEL at Big Valley R.V. Park, 38 ft. with 2 tip outs, covered patio, shed, American Traveler fully equipped, call 695–460–4041. 1998 QUAIL RIDGE 12x36, insulated carport, shed, new metal roof, flooring and AC/Heat pump, washer, dryer, furnished, El Dorado Acres Lot #11, $16,900 or OBO, call 989–329–0475. FOR SALE BEDROOM TRAILER, 2013 8 1/2 x 12’, queen bed, A/C, TV, need an extra bedroom? Here’s the answer, to the 400 sq.ft. park model, won’t add to your taxes, can also be rented to others, call 712–395–1810. 38’, TRIPLE CANOPY, 2 sheds, four fruit trees, ready to move in, own lot, Quiet Village II Lot #11, Donna, $22,500, call 210–485–6003. COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warrantys, insurance claims and all other RV service

needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797–3000. TEXAS TRADER RV will sell your RV, call Mark today for free appraisal, 956 -797–3000. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956–929– 3842.

Scooters

TZORA EASY TRAVEL HANDICAP scooter, airline friendly, foldable, suitcase sized, perfect for traveling, like new, best offer, call 716–668–2454.

Services

GOLF CART REPAIR, 25 years serving the Valley, insured & factory trained, 956-580–3370. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole, starting at $15, call 956–624– 2126. HAPPY JACK SKIN BALM: stops scratching & gnawing, promotes healing & hairgrowth without steroids, for dogs & cats, RioFarm & Ranch Supply, 716-8236, (kennelvax.com). FOR APPLIANCE REPAIR and Handyman- 55+ years experience, call Don at 956–584–7817.

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