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Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 FOR EXTRA PAPERS Vol. 30, No. 22 © 2016-2017 www.wttrgv.com Thursday, March 23, 2017 We Had Great Time! It has been a busy winter season for our staff here at the Winter Texan Times. Trying to keep up with all the many Winter Texan activities going on throughout the Rio Grande Valley keeps us on our toes. But we always have fun attending the activities and events held for our Winter Texan friends who come to the Valley each year. We’ve enjoyed seeing you and visiting with you at so many different events, from the awesome RC car races at Alamo Palms MH Resort and the wood carving at Ranchero Village to the rock ‘n roll jam at Paradise Resort Estates and many other activities held every day in the RV parks and resorts. Last weekend, we saw many of you attending the Texas Independence Day celebration in San Benito and the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show in Mercedes. Canada Day at the Riverside Club in Mission was a big hit again this year with hundreds of Canadians enjoying the celebration. And then there was the friendly USA vs Canada Senior Softball game held earlier this month. We hope you had as much fun as we did at the Mega Winter Texan Fiesta hosted by the Mission Chamber of Commerce, which the Winter Texan Times helps sponsor as a big “Thank you Winter Texans” appreciation event featuring a full afternoon of live entertainment provided by some of the RGV’s top entertainers. This year’s entertainers included Terry Smith, Richard Lynch, Bill Chrastil, Johnny Ray Gomez, Mama’s Wranglers, Regan James and, of course, Rich Bellert, our favorite cowboy poet and emcee. While thousands of you attended the Winter Texan Fiesta in Mission and other Winter Texan appreciation events hosted by many of the cities throughout the RGV, many more came out to enjoy BorderFest in Hidalgo and the McAllen Travel & Health & Wellness Expo. See GREAT TIME pg. 4
Texas Independence celebrated in San Benito By Herb Moering History buffs on the field and in the bleachers enjoyed the re-enactment of Texas’ fight for independence during the day-long 10th annual celebration in San Benito on Saturday, March 18. About 300 spectators, the majority of them Winter Texans, watched three different battles—that of Gonzales, the Alamo and San Jacinto—take place on the field at the Cameron County Fairgrounds. Chuck and Connie Hall, from Ohio, who are staying at Trophy Gardens in Alamo, had to come twice to finally see the re-enactment. The couple, who are in their second year in the Rio Grande Valley, had come a week earlier only to find it had been cancelled due to heavy rain just prior to the event. “We had a nice ride last week,” Connie said, “but we came back anyway.” They were making a full day of it in addition to hitting the market days of vendors that was a part of the celebration. After the Gonzalez battle of Oct. 2, 1835 over a cannon See TEXAS INDEPENDENCE pg. 6
Mexican soldiers fire their muskets during the Battle of Gonzales that was the initial engagement in the fight for Texas independence.
Canyon Lake Winter Texans help poor in Mexico By Kathy Olivarez Mabel’s Building Mission, a group of men from Canyon Lake RV Resort in Mission, have now completed their 498th home for poor families living in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico since the program started in 1992. According to Bill Kunzman, a total of 20 houses were built this year. The unusually good weather this year allowed the builders to finish by the third week of February. The project began in 1992 but it was a direct off-shoot of the work done by Mabel Clare Proudly, who began trying to help the people of Mexico after the disastrous Hurricane Beulah in 1967. Many people were left homeless and many children were orphaned by the storm. Mabel worked to find homes for these children. See MABEL’S MISSION pg. 21
Mabel’s Building Mission workers put the final touches on a wall before they assemble a house.
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Texas Onion Fest returns to Weslaco Saturday
The 28th Annual Texas Onion Fest is scheduled for Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The festival will be held at Mayor Pablo G. Pena City Park located at 300 N. Airport, Weslaco. Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Sweet Texas Onion in Weslaco at the Texas A&M University
Extension Service. The festival brings the community together for a fun-filled day of onion eating contests, cooking demonstrations, recipe contests, entertainment and much more. Live entertainment is scheduled at the Hermes Music Stage and the Frost Bank Stage all day Saturday. Attendees will en-
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joy the sounds of oldies, salsa, jazz and conjunto on the Main Stage with musical acts including Hot Rodz, Ache de Barrio, Starlight Quartet, Texas Sweethearts, Epi Martinez and Texas Dezire. The evening’s headlining entertainment kicks off with Texas country singer and RGV native Bo Garza and legendary Nashville star Johnny Lee and the Urban Cowboy Band. Always a crowd favorite, Rancho Caballo de Pura Raza Azteca will be performing at 1:30 and 3:30 pm at the H-E-B Charro Arena, featuring dancing horses. Live cooking demonstrations and the Onion and Salsa recipe contests will be held at the AEP Texas Culinary Center. Returning this year is Weslaco’s own Lamar Jones, creator of Jank BBQ Sauce, who
will be one of the featured cooks. The Knapp Medical Center Healthy Family Area will present health information, screenings and health-related games. The Frost Stage will feature crowd favorite Donna’s Line Dancing, the famous Onion Eating Contest, the magic of Oscar Muñoz and karaoke in the evening. Admission for adults is $10, $5 for children. Ages 3 and under get in free. Plenty of free parking will be available at the park, through the Airport Drive entrance. To purchase tickets, visit www. topboxtickets.com or call 1-800-5143849. You can also purchase them at Hermes Music, the Boot Jack, Ticket Zone in Edinburg, and Carlito’s Wine House in Harlingen.
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Winter Texan Activities Association seeks volunteers
By Jim Brunson Winter Texan Times Publisher The Winter Texan Activities Association (WTAA) is a volunteer-run association that has been organizing fun activities for Winter Texans in the Mission area for the past 30 years. But, as it goes with many organizations today, they need a fresh crop of volunteers to help keep the organization running. Sharon Northedge, president of the association, said the board was considering dissolving the association due to a lack of people to help run the events they put on each year. But after meeting with Jim Brunson, publisher of the Winter Texan Times, decided to hold on a little longer and try to muster some help. Events held this year by WTAA included the annual golf tournament at Shary Municipal Golf Course, the Cabaret Dance held at Mission Bell Resort, the craft show held at Bentsen Grove RV Resort, a pool tournament, bowling tournament and shuffleboard tournament. While there is still strong interest and participation in the activities, Northedge was the one who had to shoulder planning most of the events this year. The board needs volunteers to serve as event chairmen so one person does not have to carry all the load. Also needed are active park representatives, whose role is to come to the monthly WTAA meetings, helping plan the events, then going back to their parks to promote those events with their park residents. Park reps should also help coordinate their park’s schedule of events to avoid too many conflicts with the schedule of WTAA activities. The park representatives could be park activity directors, or any member of the park.
There are perks for park reps, such as free tickets to the annual Cabaret Dance, which is growing in demand since the board decided to bring in a band that plays rock ‘n roll along with other music. Participating parks must pay annual dues to the association in the amount of only $20 so their park residents can participate in the various activities. Currently, 25 Mission area RV & MH parks are dues-paying members of the association, and Northedge would like to see that number grow. More participants means more fun for all. This year’s participating parks include Bentsen Grove, Bentsen Palm, Bluebonnet, Canyon Lake, Chimney Park, Circle T, Fiesta Village, Heritage Square, Hidden Valley Ranch, Leisure Valley Ranch, Pleasant Valley Ranch, Restful Valley Ranch, Mission Bell/ Trade Winds, Split Rail, Sunlight MH Park, Tropical Valley Acres, Twin Lakes, W&I Resort, Wagon City South, Wintergreen Estates, Aladdin Villas, Green Gate Grove, Rollin Homes, Valley View Estates, Mobile Garden, and Oleander Acres. If your park is not participating, talk to your park manager or park activity director and see if you can gather enough interest from other park residents to become members of WTAA and help them keep a good thing going. Better yet, let’s build it up with more parks participating and lots of volunteers to help organize and run the events. For more information, call Northedge at 616-901-6131 or email gnorthedge@yahoo.com. Or call Jim Brunson at the Winter Texan Times at 956-580-7800, or email news@wintertexantimes.com.
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Winter Texan Ambassador this summer. All you have to do is take a few extra copies of the Winter Texan Times to share with your friends back home and invite them to come down for a visit in the fall to check us out. It’s always more fun when we do things with friends, so bring more friends down to South Texas so they can enjoy our tropical South Texas hospitality. Where else can you go and not only enjoy the mild winter weather, good friends, and very affordable living, but all the activities designed just for Winter Texans? Did I mention the mariachi music and folklórico dancers, bloodless bullfights, Mexican Artisan Markets, dances and shows held right in your own resort or park, golf at bargain prices and great entertainers? And there’s so much more to tell your friends about. We had a great time this season! We hope you did too. For those of you who are heading north soon, we wish you safe travels and a wonderful summer. We look forward to your return in the fall.
From pg. 1 Wasn’t the Valley Star Awards Show great this year? Robert and Billie Ferguson always bring in the area’s top performers to put on an incredible show for one great performance after another, all in one evening. If you missed it this year, make plans to come next year. It’s always held in early February and we’ll be announcing it for you in the Winter Texan Times. There is so much more that happened this season, the Texas Citrus Fiesta, Brownsville’s Charro Days, the RGV Quilt Guild Quilt Show at South Padre Island, the Snowbird Extravaganza, the Golden Age Olympics, wood carving, RC racing, pickleball, petanque, bocce ball, shuffleboard tournaments, and the list goes on. We hope you got a good dose of winter fun this season in the Rio Grande Valley. And we’d like to invite you to become a
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UTRGV presents musical events this week
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music will be presenting several Patron of the Arts events this week. Guest artist Thibaut Garcia will perform a special concert Thursday, March 23, 7:30 p.m., at the TSC Arts Center in Brownsville as part of the university’s Guitar Ensemble Festival series. Thibaut Garcia is a Guitar Foundation of American competition winner and an international sensation. He began playing guitar at age 7 and has played all over the world including France, Spain, England, Germany, Romania, Hungary, Brazil, Greece, Argentina, Russia and China. Tickets are
$15 for adults and $10 for seniors. On Friday, March 24, Grammy Winner Jason Vieaux will be the featured artist in the Guitar Festival Ensemble series at the TSC Art Center-Brownsville at 7:30 p.m. Recognized as the most soulful guitarist of his generation, his music goes beyond the classical. His latest solo, “Play,” won the 2015 Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. He plays a 2013 Gernot Wagner guitar. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. The Guitar Ensemble Festival continues on Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m., with Grisha Goryachev, a native of St. Petersburg, Russia who is renowned for
his extraordinary musical sensitivity and technical virtuosity in classical and flamenco styles. He is reviving the tradition of solo flamenco guitar in concert setting that was practiced by the legendary flamenco masters Ramon Montoya and Sabicas. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. On March 23 at 7:30 p.m. the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg will hold a Guest Artist Showcase Recital featuring Walter Gray of the Seattle Symphony, and Andrew Smith of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, who will perform with Stacy Kwak of UTRGV as part of the Pan American Cello Festival. The
performance includes music by Claude Debussy, Gian Carlo Menotti, Robert Schumann and a premiere by Seattle composer, Ken Benshoof. Admission is $5. On Sunday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg will feature a Cello Festival Ensemble Concert with seven cello ensembles with skill levels from advanced beginners to the highest professional caliber, performing music in a wide variety of styles, and from a wide variety of composers, from Mexican folk music to old classical standards to new music. This concert is free and open to the public.
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From pg. 1 that Mexico wanted returned, the couple talked with Carlos Trevino, from Brownsville, who is in his fifth year as a Texan re-enactor and was using a Kentucky long rifle. Trevino, who is also a civil war re-enactor and part of a Confederate honor guard for funerals, said the aim of the re-enacting is “to educate people.” He told the Halls that “Tejanos, Mexicans born in Texas, fought with the Texans for independence. Together they became known as Texians. Bill Willard, who bought a house in Harlingen, wore a T-shirt purchased from a market vendor emblazoned with the “Battle of Gonzales” and on the back a picture of the disputed cannon barrel with the words: “Come and Get It.” His wife, Betty, who was with him, was born in Mercedes to migrant working parents and later worked for Western Electric (Ma Bell). “There is a lot of history in South Texas,” said Robert Rimaker, playing a Mexican army sergeant and who is a history professor at Texas Southmost College in Brownsville. He came here three years ago from Iowa and found an interest in the battles for Texas independence, the Mexican-American War, the last Civil War engagement and the Texas constitution. He also is an re-enactor on the first Saturday of each month at the Palo Alto
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Battlefield National Park, which is the site of the first engagement on May 8, 1846 in the Mexican-American War. Rimaker, who helped organize the Mexican “soldiers,” made his own authentic grenadier wool uniform, patterned after the ones worn by soldiers from Mexico City. Uniforms take some painstaking research, noting that old churches in Mexico and the Mexican consulates usually have old pictures of soldiers. Another re-enactor and organizer of the event, Ruben Cordova, from Santa Rosa, took a Mexican officer’s role, directing the soldiers from on horseback for the Gonzales battle. He has ancestors who fought with the 33rd Texas Cavalry in the Civil War as Indian scouts. He and his wife, Anabeth, started re-enacting together 11 years ago. She takes a role as his wife and a laundress. They also do Civil War re-enactments together, he as an officer colonel, which includes appearances at the Palo Alto park. Cordova, who spent 22 years in the U.S. Navy as a radioman and saw much of the world, mostly in the Orient and South Pacific, also has portrayed Lipan Apache and renegade Apache at times in re-enactments of the 1870s and 1880s Indian wars in Texas. Cordova, who is a mix of Lipan and Chiricahua Apache, points out that most Indians were driven out of Texas about that time, including his own family ancestors, and didn’t start to return until a decade or so later. His wife’s background is also Lipan along with Scandinavian,
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Spanish, French and Arab, according to DNA, he said. The Lipan Apache tribe also was represented by Anita Anaya, who is a secretary at the University of Texas-RGV. She was demonstrating the ancient way of using corn, grinding the corn into a small, rather hard cone shape, which could be scraped off as a tribe member went along on a journey. She said her grandmother provided food in this way. The re-enactment began with a presentation of the colors and pledge to the American and Texas flags. The invocation was given by Bruce Kidd, of Harlingen, a retired nurse who took on the role of John MacGregor, one of five Scottish adventurers who fought and died at the Alamo. Kidd’s character is named after the Scottish king, Robert the Bruce. He also plays the bagpipes, sometimes dueling with the fiddling Davy Crockett character. For Civil War programs, he plays an adjutant general. The mayor of San Benito, Celeste Sanchez, read a proclamation pertaining to the establishment of Texas as a Republic from Mexico. Jack Ayoub was narrator for the event and provided Information about the replica Alamo mission structure, which flew a flag of two Mexican states at the time of the Feb. 23 to March 6, 1836 battle. He noted the chapel had no dome atop the front wall, which was added about a decade later. Ayoub noted that the Mexican army used muskets, which were of shorter range than the long rifles
used by the Texans. While the spectators watched as General Santa Ana ordered the attack on the Alamo without any quarter given, the fall of it became the rallying cry at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836 where Santa Ana was surprised and overwhelmed within 18 minutes by General Sam Houston’s Texans. The result was the unconditional surrender of the Mexican general and a treaty ordering his troops to cross the Rio Grande River and leave the new independent Republic of Texas. The conclusion to the day was an invitation for those in the audience to “sign” a replica of The Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico.
Bruce Kidd, of Harlingen, had a role as a Scottish fighter who helped defend the Alamo back in 1836.
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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 23 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 in-
formation call 956-423-5484. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. St. Jude’s Hospital Benefit Music Show - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am3pm, R.G.V. “Get ‘er Done” Country and Bluegrass Band, free admission with a donation to St. Jude’s, lunch available from 11:30am-1pm for minimal cost. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. Big Band/ Rock Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, last jam of the season, for more information call 956223-9359. 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. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8
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787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Show - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Helen Russell & Company, $6pp, for more information call 956-581-6718. Friday, March 24 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. 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. 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, Diego, pass the hat, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9
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From pg. 8 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, Agency Dance, doors open at 6:15, call Cheryl at 956-787-5773 for more information. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Time Machine, $5 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-782-3263. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, for more information call 507-273-3895. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Regan James, $5pp, delicious burgers, chips & soft drinks, singles welcome. 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, Diego, $6pp. Saturday, March 25 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
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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).
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From pg. 9 Big Band Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm, concession available. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5-6pm, $5pp, karaoke at 6pm. 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 - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp, doors open at 5:30 p.m., BYOB, concessions and set ups available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Al Mikesh Band, $5pp, refreshments available, BYOB. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Southern Knights, $10pp, for more information call 956-283-8035. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, Brenda & Andy Coin, $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Sweetwater. Sunday, March 26 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.
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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.
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2017 -OVERSEAS Big Bend Adventure (6Days)1nt.IntheTOURS Davis Mountains & Chisos Mountain, Feb.28.$829 Discover Tuscany – April 27 (9 Days) Incl. 10 meals & Air from SAT ........................... $3,149 Louisiana Gambling(3 Days)2 Nts. In Coushatta, $30 casino credit Feb. 29; Mar14$125 The Shrines of Paris, Lourdes & Fatima Sept. 26 (12 Days) Incl. R/T Air, hotels ............................................................................................................................................ $4,069 Eagle Pass Gambling - (2 Days)1nt. hotel & $40 Lucky Bucks. Mar. 7, 9, 14, 16, 30; Western Caribbean Liberty of the Seas Jan. 21, 2018 Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 (8 Days) *Incl. port charges, taxes & fee. Sailing out of Galveston, TX......................................................................... from $615 Costa Rica - October 28 (9are Days) per Includesperson, 13 Meals, (Prices double occupancy) round trip air out of McAllen, air taxes, fees/surcharges, hotel transfers ....................................................................... $2,749 MEXICO BUS TOURS! Days) Includes 16 Meals, round trip air out of McAllen, air taxes, Cuba - October 11 (82016 fees/surcharges, hotel transfers ................................................................................................$4,849 Monterrey Tres - (3 Days) Feb. 12; Mar. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239 Iceland - Jan. 20, 2018 (7 Days) Includes 10 Meals, round trip air out of McAllen,air taxes, fees/surcharges, hotel transfers $3,249 San Miguel de Allende - (6..................... Days) Feb. 15; Mar. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$469 Taking deposit NOW! (Prices are per person, double occupancy) 2016 OVERSEAS TOURS
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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. 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,
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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. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 3-6pm, Albert Mikesh, free admission, BYOB , food and soda available, for more information call 563-340-6493. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, for more information call 603-396-2786. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, all of April, for more information go to pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com., movies will be through the month of April. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940. Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7:30-10:30pm, DJ Gilbert, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & ice will be supplied. Monday, March 27 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, instruSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11
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From pg. 10 ments only, for more information contact Annette at 248-921-6867. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, country music, amplified instruments ok. Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, concession available. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, chicken alfredo. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Mcallen High Street Band, $7pp, variety. Tuesday, March 28 Pancake Breakfast - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-8am, eggs, bacon or sausage, $3.25pp. 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 - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm, bring your own instruments, voice or both, cookies & refreshments available at break. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, BYOB, snacks, popcorn & soda for sale,
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for more information call 603-396-2786. Pork Sandwich Dinner - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, pork tenderloin sandwiches, baked beans, chips and icecream, $6pp, call 563-285-1353 for more information. 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. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm., bingo will continue through the summer. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, JC Harrsion, $7pp, refreshments available. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Rock-N-Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, there will be meals starting at 5pm before the jam. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Memories Band, pass the hat. Wednesday, March 29 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. 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. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlin-
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Tell All Your Friends Up North Why Winter Texans Keep Coming to the Rio Grande Valley
We hear it everyday from our Winter Texan friends. They love the Rio Grande Valley because: 1. The people are friendly 2. The warm weather is great! We can get out doors and enjoy. 3. It’s lots of fun! We have activities in the parks or resorts, including dances, concerts, shuffleboard, billiards, movie nights, jam sessions, dinners and ice cream socials and much, much more. 4. Plenty of things to do... Enjoy festivals and shows, golf and other activities such as
Golden Age Olympics, softball, pentanque, bocceball, RC races, museums, quilting and so much more. 5. It’s safe...Safer than at home! 6. We enjoy the culture! 7. It’s beautiful here! 8. Great entertainment. 9. The best place to spend your winter 10. No more shoveling snow!
“The Valley is friendly, beautiful and the best place to spend your winters. There is always something to do that is lots of fun. The people here will welcome you with open arms. Come and enjoy! Vivian Tuttle Bentsen Grove Resort - Mission
We depend on the Winter Texan Times to keep us informed of all the activities in the Rio Grande Valley. It is the best way to keep up with all the parks, festivals etc. We really enjoy the pictures of events. Thanks for all you do! Tim and Sue Zich Mission Bell/Tradewinds - Mission
“Love the Rio Grande Valley & It’s Safer here than at home (Canada) Jim and Charlene Charette - J5 RV Park - McAllen
“We appreciate the informative information of the happenings in the parks. We enjoy the weather, the culture, the fruit and vegetables, the friendliness of the people, and all the entertainment and activities for all of us. Neil Honl Bentsen Grove Resort - McAllen
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Coming directly from Italy, Emidio and Lisetta Milano introduced pizza to the Valley over 60 years ago. It was such a hit that local stores were soon asking the Milano’s to make pizzas they could freeze and sell to their customers. Soon the customers were asking the family to open a pizza place. In 1955, they opened their first restaurant on their front porch with “four tables and ten broken chairs.” In 1960, son Lino returned to Italy and married Giovanna Corrente, who eventually became known as “Mama Milano.” They grew the business into the well-known restaurant it is today. Now Giovanna and her three children own it. Today, the restaurant features a variety of Italian foods, many of which are made with ingredients imported from Italy. When the Winter Texan Times visited recently, we started our meal with an order of bruschetta. It was delicious! The olive oil had a light flavor and the bread was homemade, as is all the bread served at Milano’s. The bread was followed by garden fresh vegetable salads with Italian and raspberry dressings made in the restaurant. Then we were served two entrees, which Norma Reyes and I chose to
share. The first was Pollo Marsala, a pan-seared breaded chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, grape tomatoes, and prosciutto in a Marsala wine sauce. The second entrée was Pasta Casino with a Gorgonzola cream sauce with mushrooms, onions, peperoncini peppers and diced tomatoes with slices of baked chicken breast on top. It sat on a bed of bowtie pasta. Both were excellent. We both liked the taste of the Pollo Marsala best. But the spicy sauce of the Chicken Casino was excellent as well and would be favored by those looking for something slightly spicy. We ended our meal with Angela’s cheesecake, which is not your average cheesecake. It had a pecan crust and coconut pudding filling that was covered with a layer of cheesecake and served with cherry sauce. Excellent! Besides the entrees we tried, Milano’s has a line of those famous pizzas
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that got them started, several soups and salads including the traditional Italian minestrone soup. There are a number of pasta dishes coupled with chicken and various kinds of seafood. Pork chops and rib eye steaks are also available. And look for traditional desserts like tiramisu and spumoni ice cream. Milano’s is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. Be sure eating at Milano’s is on the bucket list of things to do in the Rio Grande Valley while you are here! Call 956-9683677 for information.
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Annual Lenten Fish Fry
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & April 7 Serving time: 5pm-7pm Generous portions of Fish w/2 sides, hush puppies, tortillas or bread Donation $8.00 St. Paul’s Parish Hall 1119 Francisco Ave. Mission, Texas
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1645 SFRIDAY Bentsen Palm Drive DANCES Palmview • 956-585-0703 7PM-10PM Biscuits & Gravy
Fri., Mar. Diego - $6 Wed., Nov.24 2 -– 7am-8:30am COUNTRY JAM Country Jam
Thurs., Nov. 10 - 12:30-3:00pm Every3,Thursday Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more
12:30-3:00pm Mon., Nov. 7 Sausage available 4:30-6:00pm Lunch 11:00-12:30pm DANCE Burgers•&7-10PM more Fri., Ends Nov.March 11 - Diego - $6.00 23, 2017 CRAFT SALE MONDAY NIGHT Sat., Nov. 12 - 8:00am - 12:00pm Biscuits &Gravy - 7:00-8:30am DINNER 4:30-6PM Lunch 11:00-12:30pm Burgers & More Mar. 27 CHURCH SERVICES - 8:30AM Sun., Nov.Chicken 6 - Non denominational Alfredo Services with Jesse Hernandez HOMEMADE Bible Study DONUTS - 9:30am All You Can Eat Pancakes & French Toast
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Mar. 24 • Regan James Mar. 31 • Diego Apr. 7 • Sweetwater Apr. 14 • Route 66 Apr. 21 • Smokin’ Gun Apr. 28 • Diego
ALL SUMMER COME JOIN US! Sweetwater Apr. 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2, & Oct. 7 Jealous Heart Apr. 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, & Oct. 14 Route 66 Apr. 15, June 17, July 29, & Sept. 16 Marshall Law Band May 5 22 • Steven May Apr. & May 20 May 12 •Diego Sweetwater Apr. 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, May19, 19Sept. • Smokin’ Gun Aug. 23, & Oct. 28 Smoking Gun May 26 • Diego July 15, Aug. 26, & Oct. 21 George Texas Outlaws June&2The • Steven May Sept. 30 9 • RouteAvailable 66 BYOBJune - Concessions Tami Anderson Activity Director June 16 • Sweetwater 501 W. Owassa Rd. Pharr, TX 956-782-7886 June 23 • Diego
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Fridays
Mar. 24 - Park Place Estates Harlingen - 7pm
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Mar. 25 1-4pm Boomerang Billy’s Mar. 25 - Palm Street Pier SPI – 6-9pm
Sundays
Mar. 26 1-4pm - Boomerang Billy’s SPI
Wednesdays
Every Wed. – Palm Street Pier SPI – 1-4pm
Thursdays
Peggy Creach, Co-Director Kathy Tyler, Co-Director 585-0703
Every Thurs. – The Coral Reef – 1-3pm
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“Thank You” to all of the Parks & People that supported My Dances & Shows. Look Forward to seeing you all again next year!
Thanks for a Wonderful Season! See You Next Season!
All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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SUMMER SATURDAY DANCES • $5 Diego - April 1 Sweetwater - April 8 Jealous Heart - April 15 Steven May - April 22 Route 66 - April 29 Sweetwater - May 6 Steven May - May 13 Diego - May 20 Sweetwater - June 3 Steven May - June 10 Diego - June 17 Route 66 - June 24 Sweetwater - July 1 Hot Rodz - July 8 Diego - July 15 Sweetwater - July 22
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From pg. 11 gen, 1pm, last jam for the season is April 26, for more information call 956-4233137. Dance- Old Time Variety - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Albert Mikesh, $5pp. Happy Hour - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the hat, BYOB. 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. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Regan James & Hired Hand Band, $6pp, free popcorn & ice, other concessions available. Thursday, March 30 Country Jam - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, for more information call 956-585-5704. 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. Big Band/ Rock Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-223-9359. 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 - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-6pm, $9.25pp all you can eat, in the Hynes Event Center. 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. 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.
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Social Security announces online ‘Wildcatters and Revolutionaries’ replacement Social Security cards at MOSTH
The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Texas available through its my Social Security portal at www. socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that residents of Texas can use the portal for many replacement Social Security number (SSN) card requests. This will allow people to replace their SSN card from the comfort of their home or office, without the need to travel to a Social Security office. “I’m pleased to offer the residents of Texas the added convenience of replacing a Social Security card through the my Social Security portal,” Acting Commissioner Berryhill said. “We will continue to work on innovative initiatives to provide people with safe, secure and convenient options for doing business with us online or in person.” The agency is conducting a gradual roll out of this service; Texas is one of the states, plus the District of Columbia, where this option is available. Throughout 2017, the agency will continue to expand the service option to other states. This service will mean shorter wait times for the public in the more than 1,200 Social Security offices across the country and
allows staff more time to work with customers who have extensive service needs. U.S. citizens age 18 or older and who are residents of Texas can request a replacement SSN card online by creating a my Social Security account. In addition, they must have a U.S. domestic mailing address, not require a change to their record (such as a name change), and have a valid driver’s license, or state identification card in some participating states. my Social Security is a secure online hub for doing business with Social Security, and more than 29 million people have created an account. In addition to Texas residents replacing their SSN card through the portal, current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their account— change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099. Medicare beneficiaries can request a replacement Medicare card without waiting for a replacement form in the mail. Account holders still in the workforce can verify their earnings history and obtain estimates of future benefits by looking at their Social Security Statement online. For more information about this new online service, visit www.socialsecurity. gov/ssnumber .
The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) Happy Hour series is a great way to learn more about South Texas and northeastern Mexico heritage while enjoying a relaxing, sociable environment. On Thursday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., guests can join the MOSTHistory Happy Hour: Wildcatters and Revolutionaries event for an evening of beer tasting, great appetizers and other historically engaging fun activities. During the event, guests can explore the museum’s River Crossroads gallery, which tells the story of the Rio Grande Valley during the 20th century, through a competitive and interactive scavenger hunt. MOSTH staff and other historians will be available to provide information on the roles of independent oilers, known as wildcatters, and the effects that Mexican revolutionaries had on the Rio Grande Valley and its residents. Local costumed interpreters, Los Liberadores, will portray men and women fighters of the Mexican Revolution. Guests can also test their marksmanship at the Revolutionary Firing Range by shooting at empty cans off a board with rubber band guns. MOSTH Happy Hour also partners
with businesses and individuals from the Rio Grande Valley to make these events relevant to the region. This month’s event will include a new partner: The Prelude Songwriters Club from Harlingen. Jose Sanchez, a singer-songwriter residing at South Padre Island, is part of the organization and will entertain the crowd with music of the 20th century and original compositions. The beer tasting selection is from Guns and Oil Brewery out of Austin, Texas, which specializes in brews resembling “traditionally brewed pre-prohibition style full-bodied American lagers.” Wine will also be provided for those who wish to skip the beer tasting. Guests who aren’t hungry enough for a full dinner can enjoy local food truck and caterers Q’in It Up BBQ. The master chefs of Q’in It Up BBQ will provide great food that has been prepared and cooked at several cook offs in Texas including the National BBQ Cook-Off in Meridian, Texas. MOSTH Happy Hour is a new and fun way to experience the Museum of South Texas History. Make reservations by calling 956-383-6911.
This year’s Pharr Hub Phestival will be held Saturday, March 25 at 118 S. Cage Blvd. Gates open at 2 p.m. and close at 9 p.m. According to Gary Rodriguez, of Pharr EDC, one of the biggest attractions is the Nature Day exhibition. The Valley’s crown jewel nature sites will be in charge of this show including Valley Nature Center, Santa Anna National Wildlife Refuge, the World Birding Center of Edinburg and Texas Forestry. Among the organizations to be present is the Gladys Porter Zoo bringing its infamous “Phantom” who is eight feet and yellow! Check it out and see what it is. Look for a Live West Texas Rattlesnake Show that is sure to give chills. Enjoy King King’s Falconry Show using live predators. There will be a kids’ petting zoo fea-
turing a camel, guinea pigs and other wild animals. Meet spike the gigantic tortoise. Find out facts about dinosaurs from Dinosaur George. It’s going to be a Pharr Out Nature Day right in the middle of Main Street in Pharr. In addition to the Nature Day exhibition, there will be information on recycling and information from Pharr Public Works is available. Look for their robotic mascot. There will be an old car and motorcycle show and other exhibitions of interest. And, of course, there will be food and souvenirs for sale. Admission is free until 5 p.m. when the music starts. Then admission is $5. Featured musicians are Little Joe y la Familia and Los Huracanes del Norte. It’s a day planned with fun for everyone, especially the young at heart.
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From pg. 1 In 1992 there were still many families who did not have homes or had very poor quality homes, so a group of men at Canyon Lake RV Resort decided to do something about it. They started raising money to build these small homes that were greatly needed. The homes are only 12 feet by 16 feet with two windows and a door but they are much better than what the family had before. The people who receive them are grateful for them and there is a waiting list to get one. Kunzman said that about 15 to 20 men living at Canyon Lake Resort in the winter work on the houses. Construction begins with a Mexican national, who pours the concrete slabs in advance for them so it is dry and ready to build on when the walls are ready. It takes about two weeks for the slab to be ready for construction.
The wife of the man who builds the slabs works to determine who qualifies for a home. Do they have a job in Mexico? Do they own the property where the home is being built? She checks to see no one is scamming the group to have a house to rent to someone else. The men build much of the house there in the park by constructing the walls and installing the windows and door. While the homes are not very large, many of the people who receive these homes are living in shacks that may not be completely closed in or well enough constructed to keep the weather out when it rains or gets cold. Some live in ramshackle shelters built of giant packing crates or large heavy-duty cardboard boxes. Bill’s wife, Phyllis, works with him to coordinate the furnishings for the homes. A group of quilters at Canyon Lake RV Resort makes quilts for each member of
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the family. The ladies meet each Tuesday to make the quilts, which are made from large scraps of material that is often donated to the project. Residents also organize a clothing drive that provides a box of clothing for each member of the family including layettes for babies. The men build a table for each home and other furnishings are also provided. If Phyllis is able to find a hide-a-bed, a recliner, chairs or a mattress from someone who is giving furniture away and replacing it with new furniture, the old furniture is donated to help furnish these homes. Winter Texan in other parks in the area who have heard about the project help with these donations. And each family is presented with a Spanish Bible and a box of food. Money to fund these homes is raised by churches up north or given by individ-
uals who want to help improve the life of a family in Mexico. Building is restricted to those who live in Canyon Lake unless someone outside the park donates the money for a home. Due to rises in the costs of construction materials, the houses now cost $1400 to build, a considerable increase in cost from when they first started. That is one reason they limit themselves to 20 per year. Whenever possible the builders look for old windows from homes that are being torn down or have their windows replaced. If they are in reasonable condition, they can use them in their construction projects. Mabel’s Building Mission is truly a mission that has helped improve the lives of many people living in Mexico who are not as fortunate as the people who live on this side of the border.
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March 24-26 – Camille Playhouse presents “9 to 5” a musical. Tickets are $20. Showtimes are: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Call 956542-8900 for information. Order tickets online at www.camilleplayhouse.net. March 25 – Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 9 a.m. leaves from J.B.’s café, 204 Jackson Street. March 25 – Onion Fest at Mayor Pablo G. Pena City Park located at 300 N. Airport, in Weslaco. The all-day event runs from 10 a.m. to 10:30 pm. with lots of live entertainment, including Nashville star Johnny Lee and the Urban Cowboy Band. Admission is $10. March 25 – The city of Pharr will host the annual Hub Phestival at 118 S. Cage Blvd from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission before 5 p.m. After 5 admission is $5. March 25 – Laureles Ranch House Museum, 1501 E. 7th Street, Brownsville, presents 7th annual “Taste of Texas,” 6-9 p.m., $50. (956) 541-5560. March 31 – Apr. 9 -- Harlingen’s Community Theater, 1209 Fair Park Blvd. presents “The 39 steps,” a musical
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drama. Tickets $20. Call (956) 412-7529 for information. April 4 – Student Chamber Ensembles, TSC Arts Center, Brownsville, 7:30 p.m. April 7 -- McAllen’s First Friday Artwalk will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on N. Main Street. April 17 -- Jazz Orchestra, TSC Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5. April 19-23 -- UTRGV Theater Arts Complex, Edinburg, Mainstage, presents “She Kills Monsters,” by Qui Nguyen. General admission: $15. Reserved seating: $20. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. For more information call (956) 665-2634. April 20-23 —Camille Playhouse presents a youth show, “James and the Giant Peach.” Showtimes are: Thurs., Fri. & Sat 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Tickets range from $7 to $20. Order online www. camilleplayhouse.net. Call 956-542-8900 for information. April 24 – University Symphony Orchestra, TSC Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. April 25 – Student Chamber Ensembles, TSC Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
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The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art is sponsoring its 45th annual International Art Show. More than 480 entries by renowned artists are on display. Three judges will decide the winners: Cesar Martinez of San Antonio, Angel Cabrales of El Paso, and Annie Moye of Atlanta, Georgia. Prize money will be given awarded to the top artists and one submission will receive the prestigious Mayor’s Choice Award. According to Museum Director Rene van Haaften, “For the first time this year there was an online call for artists, and
the results are amazing. We have a truly international show with participants from all continents. A total of 240 artists have shipped 450 artworks. All artworks are for sale, so this is a wonderful opportunity to buy some great original artwork.” The art show is currently on display and will be up until April 5. During the show, general admission will be 50 percent off the normal admission fee. For more information, call (956) 542-0941. The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art is located in the Mitte Cultural District of Brownsville, across the street from the Gladys Porter Zoo.
48th Annual Harlingen Flower Show set for March 25-26
The Harlingen Council of Garden Clubs presents its 48th Flower Show March 25-26 at the Cultural Arts Center, 576 ’76 Drive, next door to the Harlingen Public Library. Show hours are 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Admission and lectures are free and the public is invited to attend. Lecture space is limited; first come, first served. “Leafing Thru Literature” is this year’s theme. Talks by local experts are scheduled for both days during the show. Jennifer Wilson, of Wild August Nursery & Flower Farm in Harlingen, will speak at 2 p.m. on Saturday on “Growing Cut Flow-
ers in the Rio Grande Valley.” On Sunday at 2 p.m., Mike Heep, of Heep’s Native Plant Nursery in Harlingen, will speak on “Citrus Varieties: Their Origins & Growing Them.” There will be competition in 17 horticultural classes including container grown plants, shrubs either for foliage or blossom, cacti and succulents, roses, hibiscus, and other indoor and outdoor specimens both native and non-native to the Rio Grande Valley. Floral designs, arts and crafts, and educational exhibits created by members of the Harnito and Town and Country Garden Clubs will be on display.
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LOVE SOFA/ SLEEPER, LIKE new, plus LazyBoy leather recliner chair, like new also, maker your best offer, call 956–551-1734. SEVEN AWNING BOWS WITH accesories for R.V.’s, good condition, $225 for all, firm, call 616–550–3503. BRAND NEW BEDROOM FURNITURE, Key West Queen bedroom set, includes all bedding, color is white, gently used mattress, paid over $1100, asking $900 OBO, in Harlingen, 231– 750–4272. FOR SALE, RIO GRANDE Valley, TX, mobile & lot 55+ Royal Palms Park, 2BD, 2Ba, 4 season porch, 2 carports, sheds, furnished or contract rent, call 712–299-0808. SELL, BUY AND TRADE bicycles and adult trikes, new and used motorcycle helmets, golf carts, call 956–400–2407 or 956–336–3124, in Mission, TX. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN GOOD condition, 126,000 miles, V-6 motor, $4,000, also General Electric stove with self- cleaning oven, $175, four
20”inch tires with rims $850, 1,500 miles on them, call 956–472–7180. HAPPY JACK SKIN BALM: stops scratching & gnawing, promotes healing & hairgrowth without steroids, for dogs & cats, RioFarm & Ranch Supply, 716-8236, (kennelvax.com). FOR SALE SPLENDIDE MODEL 7100XL automatic washer and ventless dryer for motor home or fifth wheel, used only four months, puchased in 2016, paid $1250 new, asking for $750 OBO, call 217–254–6505. 2001 SOUTHERN ENERGY MANUFACTURED home 28x40, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry area with washer/dryer, 14x40 covered concrete carport, 9x9 shed, central air, Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, fully furnished, call 618–210–3807. BRAKE BUDDY FOR SALE, 4 braking in pulling a car, purchased for $1100, selling for $400, used twice, just don’t need it anymore, call 956-510-8773. RETAMA VILLAGE MISSION, active 55+ gated community, RV lots, RV porthomes, houses for sale or rent, www.RetamaRentals.com or 956– 900–8487.
Garage Sales
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Golf Carts
GOLF CARTS GAS or electric. New or used. On site repairs, 20 thousand parts in stock, Easy Ride Golf Cars, 25th year of service to the Valley, 956– 580–3370.
Help Wanted
IF YOU ARE ENJOYING your stay in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley, you could live here year round. We have full time, year round management positions available with RV site, utilities, salary and some perks included. Looking for a friendly, professional couple at deluxe 55+ MH and RV resorts. Reservation system and maintenance experience preferred. Please send your resume with references and your phone number to tsrm.jobs@gmail.com. We want to speak with you and all emails will be responded to.
Homes For Sale
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956–578–2946. LOVELY BRICK HOME, 1 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, oversized single garage, completely furnished, gated, 55+ Community, Green Gate Grove in Mission, $71,900, price of park model, twice the space, call 651–334-4342. MOBILE HOME, VALLEY VIEW, 14x70’ Mobile in 55+ Park, 70’ covered patio, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, shed 12x16, fruit trees, full hookup, rental lot on property, call 715–256–4615. ROLLIN HOMES RV PARK, 2 bedroom home, 1 1/2 bath, 12x60 new shed, new carport, $8,800, negotiable offer, #63, call 612–719–2576. CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath, 720 square feet, tile flooring, 55+ community, HOA $110 monthly, water included, pool, rec. hall, quiet community, no pets, $39,000, call 956–432–5707.
Lots For Sale
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH, PALMVIEW, large enough for a home, mobile or park model, cement circle driveway and pad, rock yard, trees, high canopy, shed with washer and refrigerator, call 956–249-0229.
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BROTHER KR380 KNITTING MACHINE, with ribber attachments and accesories, some yarn also, $300, call 956–578–2946. COMPLETE PRO DRUM SET, 2014 Gretch Black Hawk 5pc., blue sparkle, chrome snare with 6 cymbals, Zildjian, Paiste and Caamber, hihat, 3 cymbal, 2 boom mic, 1 personal/mic stands, 7 pc. Samson mic kitc, Samson miser w/ all cables, 50 watt stage monitor, throne, Zildjian Roadrunner bags, $1,000 firm, call 440–813–9015. FOR SALE DOUBLE MAUSOLEUM Crypts (spaces) at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, Tx, total sale price $6,000, private owner, for more information call 956–453–2855. PECANS 62% SHELL OUT, family owned Orchard since 1946, paper shell five- twenty- fifty- hundred pound prices, cracking available, shelled halves and pieces, call for more information, 830–796-4968. 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.
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POSADA del Sol MH & RV Park, 2Br, 1 Bath, 700 sq.ft., furnished 1983 mobile, enclosed porch, $3500 annual pad rent, must sell, $14,000, call Tom at 920–266-3044. 2 BDRM/ 2 BA MOBILE 14x66 in gated park, 10’x31’ addition, attached garage 14x40, lot 60x100, 5 citrus trees, fully furnished, $71,000 includes building and lot, call Doug at 956–781–6707 or 956-250–2145. 1998 16X60 MOBILE HOME, fully furnished, 2Bdrm/2Ba, shed, carport, deck, grill, washer, dryer, TV’s, internet, $32,500, turnkey and security, Bit O’Heaven Park, Donna, call Linda at 218-233–5182. 1977 UPGRADED NEW YORKER, 65’x14’, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, new refrigerator and TV, new carpet and flooring, metal storage shed, dishwasher, W/D included, completely furnished, awning on both sides, $16,000 OBO, call 712– 291–5900. 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. REDUCED MOBILE WITH LAND, 55+Park, 2 lots, 1900 sq. ft., screened Texas room, 2 car carport, unfurnished, call 816-261–2146. 14X66 MOBILE HOME, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, washer & dryer, dishwasher, new roof, handicap ramp, fully furnished, in
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Ba, many extras, beautiful newer unit, full carport, shed, water filter, washer, dryer, refrigerator door ice maker, full concrete pad, Autumn Acres Park, Brownsville, call 231–557–5236. 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 condition, 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. 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.
2003 ITASCA SPIRIT MOTORHOME Class C, only 23,524 miles, two slides, length 29ft-6in., sleeps 6, entertainment center, new tires, brakes, awnings, excellent conditon, Ford V10, gas, E450 chassis, $28,900, call 906–250–0234. 2004 HOLIDAY RAMBLER NEPTUNE, 36’ 300hsp Allison transmission, 2 slides, 4 door refrigerator w/ice maker, new patio and window awnings, new tires, 50,000 miles, $48,500, call 785–826-0094. 2003 26 FT. THOR Class C, Ford V-10 engine, low mileage, well equipped, $25,000, call 956–584–1431. TEXAS TRADER RV will sell your RV, call Mark today for free appraisal, 956 -797–3000.
Motorcycles
38’ 2001 MONACO DIPLOMAT, diesel pusher, low miles, generator, 1 slideout, in Harlingen, call 636-448-0110. 2007 HONDA SHADOW SPIRIT 750cc, 5200 actual miles, beautiful Texas sky blue, $4500, no longer able to ride, call507–351–1799. 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 den-
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Park Models
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and attractive annual lot rental rates, immediate possesion, call 431–9991737. 1986 12X32 PARK MODEL, fully furnished, great condition, 2 sheds, carport, washer/dryer, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, TX Lot #147, $10,500, call 956360–6405. 2014 12X37 ATHENS PARK model, 22x50 cover awning, 12x20 carport, 14x14 shed, fully furnished, central AC & heat, washer/dryer, gorgeous and a must see, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, TX Lot #165, 956–605–5594. 2002 CHARIOT PARK MODEL, shed (washer/dryer) & awning, oak cabinetry, gas range, many windows, tons of storage, furnished, at Lot A-12, VIP Park La Feria, asking $20,999, negotiable, call/text 402–871–4849. HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH, PARTIALLY furnished, 12’x34’ 2008 Park Royale park model on deeded lot #389, new double pane windows, carpeting and plank flooring with insulated metal roofs and new siding, 12x20 Texas room with full bath and washer, separate 10x10 storage shed for crafts, make offer, call 414–467–6921. ARROYO COLORADO PARK MODEL, gated park, fully furnished, linens, dishes, A/C, TV, covered patio, shop, golf cart, extra large corner lot, lighted fishing pier, boat ramps, call 956–748– 8330. 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. 1993 KROPF PARK MODEL, 8x12 shed, covered patio, furnished, in Bluebonnet RV Park, Lot 235 in Mission, Tx, $13,000, call 207–604–0606. 2006 FRANKLIN PARK MODEL, own your property, furnished, new Argon insulated windows, light fixtures, covered 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 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. 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-
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Services
MINNESOTA MAN IS BACK, the 12th yr to fix & install your floors, cr tile, carpet, vinyl. Est your prices, 651–261– 1573, over 40 yrs. experience. 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. FOR APPLIANCE REPAIR and Handyman- 55+ years experience, call Don at 956–584–7817. NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING: $75 any size RV or Park Model and $25 first room, $17.50 each additional room. Great upholstery rate. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 956–266–1369.
Travel Trailers
MICRO LITE BY FLAGSTAFF 21 foot, very clean, used three times, has everything plus 1 slideout, 1 awning, microwave, stereo system, 1 full size bed, plus couch makes into bed, $11,500 will negotiate, call 402–733– 5776. 1994 CELEBRITY 8’X36’, patio, driveway, canopy, shed, 2 tipouts (living room,bedroom), flooring upgrades, nicely decorated, Southern comfort RV Park, Weslaco, $4500, call 956–520– 5932. 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. 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, 956797–3000. TEXAS TRADER RV will sell your RV, call Mark today for free appraisal, 956 -797–3000. WE PAY TOP cash for your R.V.’s, Park Models, Mobile Homes, 5th Wheels, and cars. We leave your lot clean, 956–867-2366.
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