January 22, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 15 by Winter Texan Times

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VALLEY STAR AWARDS Y A D pg. 14 O T Favorite E T O V Golf Course

TCF Parade this weekend

The Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of Oranges has grown to become one of the largest parades in South Texas, an annual tradition that attracts about 100,000 people. In addition to its signature floats made of citrus fruit, the parade features spirited marching bands, exciting dance performances, stunning citrus-themed pageant gowns, and a royal court. See TCF pg. 24

Museum presents Market Days The Mission Historical Museum proudly presents the 4th Annual Artesano Market Days. This event is aimed to highlight a rich cultural awareness for hand crafted artesano work inspired by history and tradition both domestic and foreign. The Artesano Market will include local and international artesanos from various states in Mexico including Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Tamaulipas, Distrito Federal, Veracruz and Guanajuato. Unique prod-

New cement track at Ranchero Village opens

Welcome to the Rio Grande Valley, home of what seems to be the new NASCAR world of remote-control racing. Possibly the hottest thing to come to the hottest part of the nation in years, RC racing has done more than taken the Winter Texan world by storm. It has consumed it. The latest and newest development of the craze was celebrated last week as Ranchero Village in Weslaco as the park cut the ribbon on the Valley’s first cement racetrack. Just as in NASCAR, where there are shot tracks, flat tracks, high-banked tracks See TRACK pg. 10

It’s time to vote for your favorite Wintertainers

Shows and dances hosted by mobile home and RV parks and resorts are attended in numbers by the Winter Texans that spend their winters here in the Rio Grande Valley. The parks and resorts spend a lot of effort getting popular wintertainers to perform at their venues. Each year, the Valley Star Awards, hosted by Robert Ferguson and the Winter Texan Times, presents awards to the Rio Grande Valley’s top Winter Texan entertainers – are as we call them, “Wintertainers™.” This year’s Valley Star Awards will be held on Wednesday, February 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mission Bell Resort. Lunch will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. So now it’s time to vote for your favorite Wintertainers™ - and the Entertainer of the Year for 2020. Most nominees are familiar names. Categories include Male Vocalist, Fe-

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INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar Reunions WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Second showcase did not disappoint

Shelly and Donna

suring us – “This isn’t how she sing all the time,” – before showing what else their voices could do. Ron and Jan Easter performed some Neil Diamon and some comedy as well. Williamson Branch has truly grown up – the girls have anyway. That young one really has a voice that she enjoys sharing with everyone. She was out in the crowd getting people active in their music. You can tell they love what they do. She has some fire in her. The Colliers, although performing a little bit of country and some old rock and roll, said they can play and sing anything from Merle Haggard to

While there were a lot of familiar names at the first Showcase, I was not familiar with more than half of the Wintertainers™ on the list to perform at the second Showcase. The activity director’s association and Robert and Billie Ferguson put on two showcase events every year to help activity directors book entertainment for next year. The Showcase allows the activity directors to get a sampling of what the Wintertainers™ can offer. Even though I was not able to stay for this Showcase, I enjoyed every minute I was there. Only recognizing about six of Mountain Highway the performers on the list, I was eager to see what the others had to offer. The room was full of laughter and clapping – as just about every Wintertainers™ had a joke to tell. Spittin’ Image, and several others, like Williamson Branch, brought out the belly laughter and cheers from the crowd. Other Wintertainers™ included Night Ryders, Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel, Rudi Harst, Roger Kenaston Band, Shake, Rattle & Roll, Shelly and Darren, Regan James, Rusty Rierson, Greg Jones, Golden Oldies, The Colliers, Poison Ivey, 2 Country4Nashville, Lindley Creek, Colleen Reinhardt, Ron Moshier, The Band Wanted, and Mountain Highway. All of them came with the intent to entertain and book some shows. Even more Wintertainers™ were there to watch, to book and mingle with the other entertainRick Dodson ers. Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel’s beautiful voices truly made their country and gospel music more heartfelt. Led Zeppelin. Rudi Harst was mainly comedy music. They sang some Oak Ridge Boys and He sang a song about getting old. He also well-known gospel songs. Shelly and Darren did an Edith and Ar- played the harmonica, his guitar and a chie Bunker imitation with Darren reas- mandolin, among other instruments.

Night Ryders did some old-time rock and roll like “Pretty Woman” and “Johnny B Good.” They weren’t all rock though, they even sang “Neon Moon.” Colleen Reinhardt gave a wonderful performance on piano and some yodeling. It is a pleasure and so fortunate that we have these Wintertainers™ that can come down here and entertain you Winter Texans. The Fergusons have done a great job in coordinating these events to get these Wintertainers™ into your

parks. I look forward to catching many shows in the future by some of these very talented performers. We try to feature as many of these Wintertainers™ as we can in our paper and our website. So, don’t forget to check out our paper every week – for their ads or a story – and check our website where you can find the profiles for most of them too.

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Steve and Jean Fisher met 30 years ago while truck driving across the United States. In those 30 years, they have made an effort to choose a charity to donate to each year. Jean, with growing up in foster homes, always felt a need to give to children in need. She remembers being told by her last home that she would be a welfare brat and a nobody the rest of her life. This gave her determination to set a goal in her life. At 18 she was put out on her own where she got part time jobs to put herself through beauty school. Jean was hired by a beauty salon corporation where she worked hard and was promoted to CEO to manage 15 salons in the New York City area. Jean also won the Most Outstanding Performance Award for all employees in seven countries. Eventually, Jean decided she wanted to do something different, and put herself through truck driving school. This is where she met Steve, and they started driving together – hitting some records for the miles they were driving – with Jean winning one for being one of the few female drivers to receive the One Million Mile Award. Because they enjoy giving back and sharing their blessings with others, Christmas is their favorite time of year. “It’s such a big part of our lives,” said Steve. The first year being a Winter Texan, they stayed at W&I Resort in Mission. On a day trip to the Rio Grande Valley Outlet Malls, they met some kids from San Benito. They were with an art class collecting stuffed animals for the Sunny Glen Children’s Orphanage. Jean, knowing what it was like growing up without parents, was touched by this.

The couple proceeded to go to Toys R Us and the Disney Store and bought over $4,000 in stuff animals. The Fisher’s, liking the beach, have been residing at South Padre Island for the last three years now. Here they have donated to Louie’s Backyard Toys for Tots fundraising. This past Christmas, the Fisher’s went to the United Methodist Church in Port Isabel to see if they had needy families they could help. They were told they had an Angel Tree and they were more than welcome to take one. Jean said, “How about if we take 15 girls and 15 boys.” The church was overwhelmed with their generosity. Jean and Steve took a trip to Wal-Mart and returned to the church with 133 toys for those families. They didn’t stop there. While in Brownsville a day later, there was a Sheriff’s Deputy standing outside with a sign on a cart that said – Cameron County Sheriff’s Toy Drive. They stopped and talked with the deputy, asking her questions, and only seeing two toys in the cart they walked into Wal-Mart. “We looked at each other and said, ‘You know what to do’.” With Jean going to the girls’ aisle, and me to the boys, we filled many carts, said Steve. We went outside and let the deputy know we had left some carts full of toys for her. They not only filled up one or two carts, but seven. With other errands to run, we felt like we wanted to do more, especially after the deputy told us the toys were for the neediest of the needy in the Valley. Jean and Steve went to another WalMart and bought so many toys, they did See GIVES pg. 29

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La Posada Providencia is pleased to announce its annual Hands and Hearts Brunch and Auction, a signature event that raises general funds for the hundreds of men, women, children and families who seek shelter here. On Saturday, February 8, 2020, La Posada Providencia will host a brunch and auction at La Sierra Event Center located at 3742 N Expressway 77, in Harlingen. In addition to a delicious brunch and auction, the event includes door prizes, live entertainment and other popular gala activities. In particular, the silent and live auction have become very popular over the years as has the Mystery Box attraction. All in all, the event provides a great opportunity for fun, socializing and entertainment. Tickets are $40 per person in advance or $45 per person at the door. For more information, contact Alejandra Zepeda at (956) 399-3826 or azepeda@lppshelter. org. If she is not available, please contact Colleen Price at cprice@lppshelter.org. To purchase tickets and sponsorships online go to https://lppshelter.org/events/. La Posada Providencia is an emergency shelter for immigrants, asylum seekers and asylees recently processed by U.S. immigration authorities. These refugees

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and more, with the addition of cement to its repertoire of track choices, RC drivers can do more than just go race. Now they can learn how to set up their cars to maneuver the varying tracks, banks and surfaces. When residents of the park left last March or April, the track that is now gleaming-white cement - similar to the high banks of Dover (Delaware) Motor

Speedway – they left a dirt track in its place. Upon their arrival, the newest of the surfaces in South Texas was almost ready for what last week’s culmination of work led up to. “The owner (Walt Piper) said he wanted to have the premier track in the Valley,” said Jerry Hudson, who is originally from Missouri but lives full time now at Ranchero. “So, he went and paid for ev-

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erything. It’s a top-notch facility and the only one of its kind down here.” Sandy Piper, Walt’s daughter, said that she will soon be taking over the area, and was pleased to not just hear about the park residents’ excitement to have the additional track – they also have a grass track – but to learn that other parks wanted to check out the high-flying, high-banked cement track. “We’ve had people move in just for this track,” she said. “There’s a lot of excitement and the whole purpose is to have more options to have fun. And this is such a unique track, that is drawing a lot of interest as well. Its’ a fun time.” The track is approximately 240 feet long, measuring around the outer rim. The banks on either end look to be between 12-17 degrees. The higher the banking, the more speed a car can take a turn at. Last week, a few “drivers” were testing the different “lines” to see what the fastest way

around the track is. Of course, just like in NASCAR and other racing affiliations, fans are awestruck by the sheer speed and movement of the cars – but they’re also waiting for “the big one” like at Talladega or Daytona Motor, the wreck that 10-15 cars are all caught up in. The difference is, lives are not at stake – except maybe some of the pieces of a banged up car. “As far as speed, we don’t know that yet,” said Hudson, vice president of the Ranchero Village Fender Benders. “But we do have a timer and as of today the fastest time is about 5.5 seconds. That’s a pretty good time, but as we get better, you’ll see quicker times. We’re just getting used to this cement. It’s fast.”

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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 Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, January 22 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. Style Show - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 1pm, With Salad Luncheon. $4pp, advance tickets available, 937-4084085 or 956-968-8412. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates,

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every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in San Juan. Bring your own table service. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty, free admission. Come join the fun of Square Dancing. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & more. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welcome. For information, call Gene 937241-8297. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Jam starts at 1pm. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am, Every Thursday. Lunch starts at 11:30am, Jam starts at 12:30pm. Musician sign up begins at 11:30am. All musicians and singers welcome. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with Howard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. Jam Session - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Lunch available starting 11:30am. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring your instruments and songs and join us. Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: contact James at 402-630-0492. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Food available at 12:00 and during jam. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm. Ladies Teas - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Open to public, call for attendance. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Canadian and American Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Baked or steamed spaghetti, sweet corn, green salad, and cake, $6pp. Navy bean and ham soup,

WINTER TEXAN TIMES corn bread, and cake, $5pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $4pp/all you can eat. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Happy Hour - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6-7:30pm, Chris Dryden, BYOB, snack bar available, donations. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Hot Rodz, $10pp/$12pp at door. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Les Ollila. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, “Jeans and Jewels” Dance with Steven May & The Southern Knights,

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www.wintertexantimes.com $8pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Encore Tribute Concert - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Uptown Motown, advance tickets $13/$15/$16, at the door tickets $17. Matinees at 3 pm, evening performance at 7 pm. All tickets sold at Country Sunshine, phone 956968-7171 or 956-638-3158. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Redhead Express, some refer to Redhead Express as folkrock or folk-pop. Others like the alternative country label. It seems that no matter what they sing, it is uniquely their own. $10pp in advance, $12pp at the door. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, The Kody Norris Show, $8pp. Toe tapping southern traditional bluegrass music. Concessions available. For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Snack Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Route 66, $7pp. Theme dance, outside. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Jason Coleman - Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer, $8pp. Popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream bars available. Show - Green Gate Grove, Palmview,

7pm, Williams Branch, $9pp. Friday, January 24 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Curt James Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft Fair - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Located in the Rec Hall, free admission. Craft Show - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. Ladies Style Show and Brunch - Mission West RV Park, 10:30am-1pm, Doors open at 10:00 with brunch at 10:30. Tickets are $12pp and may be purchased MonFri between 9AM-3PM in the Activity Office. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Soup and salad bar. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an

afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 pm. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Jaime G and the Adels at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. See PARKS pg. 15

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2020 Valley Star Awards Ballot Vote for your favorite entertainers

The Winter Texan Times is teaming up once again with Robert and Billie Ferguson to bring you this year’s Valley Star Awards. Listed below are the top nominees for 10 different entertainment categories as well as Entertainer or Group of the Year. Now, it’s up to you to choose the winners. Vote for your favorite entertainers, choosing only one per category. Ballot Deadline: February 12, 2020.

Entertainer/Group of the Year:_________________________________________________ Write in your choice for Entertainer or Group of the Year

Male Vocalist of the Year Mario Rosales Rusty Rierson Kainoa Kamaka “Kai” Curt James

Musical Group of the Year (not related) Razz Ma Taz Kody Norris Band Men of a Chord Shake, Rattle & Roll

Rock N Roll Band of the Year Cruisers Rte 66 Hot Rodz Renaissance Rockers

Female Vocalist of the Year Tavie Spivey Betty Rydell Rainy Naomi Bristow

Gospel Group of the Year

Ambassadors of Grace Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel

Duet Musical Group of the Year Dave & Daphne Freddie & Sheila Spittin’ Image Maggie Mae with Danny Smith

Novelty or Comedy Act of the Year Pickpocket Gene Castaway Roger Wayne - Illusionist Aloha Hula

Individual/Small Band/Variety Act of the Year Jason Whorlow Helen Russell & Company Diego & Edith Jason Coleman

Family Vocal Group of the Year Goldwing Lindley Creek Williamson Branch Punches Family

Country Western Band of the Year Sweetwater Jealous heart Texas Wheels Regan James & Hired Hand

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From pg. 13 Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Happy Hour Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, $10pp in advance. Join us for a fabulous fish dinner, your choice of baked or fried fish, baked potatoes with all the fixings, coleslaw, ice tea and dessert. Happy Hour at Sunshine RV Resort at 1900 Grace Ave in our Main Rec Hall. Purchase tickets in advance, BYOB. 956-425-7448. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort,

Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, With Jeff Gordon. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Les Ollila. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Classics, $7pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $6pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Regan James, BYOB, concessions available, $7pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, With The Cruisers. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating with advance purchase. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, With the Baker Family, $8pp. Open to the public. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Re-

sort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Rewind, $8pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the door. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $7pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Greg Jones, $8pp. $7pp advanced sales. Gospel, variety, CGMA male artist of the year. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, Diego and Edith, $7pp. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Uptown Concert. $18pp front section, $16pp back section. Call 956-423-1170 for tickets. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockes, $10pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. Show and Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Dave Perryman and the Country Revue, $6pp. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, The Freddie and Sheila Show, $8pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info. Entertainment - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-9pm, BJ Brothers Show, $7pp at the door. Music and comedy. For info 563-340-6493. Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Sarah Smith, $10pp. Saturday, January 25

Patio Sale - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-11am, Ballroom Parking Lot, free. Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes and waffles. $5pp. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Park Wide Sale - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7am-12:30pm, 7am breakfast at Clubhouse, 8am White Elephant opens, 9am Bake Sale opens, 10:30am-12:30pm lunch served at Clubhouse. Vendors! Garage sales! All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes Event Center, $7.50pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen,

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From pg. 15 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, $4pp. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. 9:00am Kody Norris Bluegrass Band, come worship and enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-10am, Omelete and Waffles, $6pp. Garage Sale - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Countryside Cafe open. Garage Sale - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Open to the public, in the Main Hall. Garage Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon. 3rd Annual All Craft Show - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, 2001 South Texas Blvd. Breakfast available. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn &

soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for refreshments. Country Western Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm, All Winter Texans welcome. There is no charge for this event. Bring your courage and participate or just come listen! Country Western Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for donation. Entertainment - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, The Kramers concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will do-

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Jan 29 • PINE TO PALM RV RESORT • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 31 • 1015 RV PARK• Weslaco • 6:30pm Feb 1 • LAKEWOOD RV RESORT• Harlingen • 7pm Feb 8 • SIESTA VILLAGE RESORT• Weslaco • 7pm Feb 10 • PALM SHADOWS RV RESORT• Donna • 7pm Feb 11 • TIP O TEXAS • Pharr • 7pm Feb 12 • PARADISE PARK • Harlingen • 7pm Feb 14 • EASTGATE MOBILE HOME & RV PARK • Harlingen • 7pm Feb 16 • TROPHY GARDENS • Alamo • 7pm Feb 18 • MISSION BELL RESORT • Mission • 7pm Feb 19 • STAR VALLEY AWARDS SHOW • Tickets: 956-783-2605 Feb 20 • BENTSEN GROVE RESORT • Palmview • 7pm Feb 22 • SUNSHINE RV RESORT • Harlingen • 7pm For Booking Call 608-617-9275 • www.maggiemaecountry.com With Performances In Branson • Nashville • Across the Midwest

WINTER TEXAN TIMES sort, Mission, 7-10pm, Come and join us for an evening of great music with Poison Ivy! Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, The Greg Jones Show, $7pp. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Dave Perryman and The Country Revue, $7pp. Everyone welcome. Tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concessions open, set-up available. Dance - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-10pm, Roger Kenaston Band, $5pp. BYOB and ice is provided. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center, with Rewind, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Sunday, January 26 Memorial Service - Fiesta Village, Mission. Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15-9am, Nondenominational service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fel-

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lowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Non-denominational Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, With Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows service. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are welcome. Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Charles Belcher.

Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion will be the first Sunday of every month. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, communion first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome. For information call 815-228-6221. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nondenominational services. Enjoy cookies and coffee along the Rio Grande after the service. Church Worship Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Every Sunday at the Main Hall. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am. Non-denominational Church Service Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational service with Dr. Gerald Parriott. Communion first Sunday of month. Coffee fellowship after service. All welcome. Non Denominational Church Services - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:3010:30am.

Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 10am, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Service - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor Bill Roth. Sunday Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey at our church service. Come sing-a-long and get acquainted with your friends. Coffee and cookies after the service. Church Service - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service in the Rec Hall. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, 4th Sunday of every month, BYOB/snacks. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, See PARKS pg. 18

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Leslie Blasing Park Shows

Jan. 27 - Cameron County Airport

$12 • CAF Fundraiser Show From 2-3:30pm

Bob Dolle with

Red Arwood, Jimmy Burson, Lefty Schrage, Joe Walenta, Fred King & Odis James

Jan. 28 - Tropic Star RV Resort - Pharr Jan. 31 - Park Place Estates - Harlingen BYOB • Dance From 7-9:30pm BYOB • Dance Starts At 7pm

Feb. 6 - Country Legends Production With Leslie, Gordy & Debbie

Shows At 2 pm & 6pm • Tickets On Sale Now

Feb. 13 - Victoria Palms RV Resort - Donna $10/$12 • BYOB • Dance From 7-9pm

Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Daddy’s In The Whiskey Room Three Meal Choices

Weekly Shows

Sundays 1-4pm • Boomerang Billy’s SPI Tuesdays 1-3pm • Daddy’s Upstairs In The Whiskey Room SPI Wednesdays 1-3pm • Louie’s Backyard SPI Thursdays 1-3pm • The Coral Reef SPI Saturdays 1-4pm • Boomerang Billy’s SPI Check websites for updates & information: www.chuckandleslie.com www.LesliePresents.com For bookings email Leslie at: LBlasing@rgv.rr.com or call 956-761–4347. Venues & times are subject to change without notice.

Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Jan. 24 • Curt James Jan. 31 • Helen Russell & Company Feb. 7 • Regan James

Show From 7-9pm

Feb. 1 - Sunshine RV Resort - Harlingen

PRE SUPER BOWL SHOW Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Present a Tribute to Music Legends BOB WILLS and his TEXAS PLAYBOYS The 7 Piece Western Swing Band

Thursday • Jan. 30

7PM

Paradise Resort Estate 301 East Halls Acres Rd. - Pharr

Advanced tickets call: (573)576-4143 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 26 • 3-5 pm Tiny Hill Orchestra - No Cost Feb. 4 • 7-9 pm Pickpocket Gene - $8/$9 Feb. 11 • 7-9 pm Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $10

UPCOMING JAMS Country/Gospel • Every Monday 1-3 pm Dulcimer • Every Thursday 1-3 pm

And SUPER BOWL PARTY

WITH

SARAH SMITH TRIO Sunday, Feb 2 nd

Show only 3-5pm • $9 Show & Party $12 Party Only $5

Snacks Available During Half Time

UPCOMING SALES/FAIRS Health Fair • Jan. 30 9am-Noon Rummage Sale • Feb. 1 8am-Noon

CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

501 W. Owassa Rd • Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-6538 FOR INFO/TICKETS

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From pg. 17 1-4pm, All Valley Round Dance Party. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 2pm, Kody Norris Show, $8pp. Ice cream social to follow. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Tom Borror, country gospel singer/songwriter. Also appearing, Dick & Wilma Wynne and Emily Cate. Love offering will be taken. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 3-4:30pm, EdCouch/Elsa Mariachis, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 3pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, $5pp. Come and enjoy waltzes, broadway hits, polkas, classical, marches, folk music and so much more. Concessions available. For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Gospel Sing-Along - San Juan Gardens, 4-4:45pm, Everyone is invited to join our Gospel Music Sing-Along. Piano

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accompaniment will be provided. No tryouts and no talent required - just a love for singing favorite Gospel songs! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Hot turkey sandwich. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Free admission. Hot dogs $1.50, 50 cents canned soda, or bottled water $1 each. Call 956-585-7630. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 6:30-7:30pm, Diego & Edith, donation. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Uptown, $13/$14pp. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Big John & His Spare Parts Band, $7pp, bring your own setup, ice provided, soda & water sold. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo!

Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Helen Russell Show, $8pp. Everyone welcome. Come and enjoy a great show. Concessions available. Sunday Night Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Jeff Gordon, $8pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, WIlliamson Family, $7pp. Excellent entertainment. Entertainment - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7pm, Greg Jones, $7pp. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, The Punches, $8pp. Monday, January 27 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Line Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 9am. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Style Show - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, Noon, “Date Night in Paris”, tick-

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ets $10pp on sale January 16. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, 50-50 raffle, serving a late lunch. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Located at 2905 N. Conway. For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515802-9421. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, Everyone welcome. Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come join our open Countryside Jam, with professional back up band on stage. Serving lunch at our Countryside Cafe from 11:30am until 12:45pm. Concessions also available. Variety Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Come on over and listen to some great music, Big Band, Rock & Roll, and Dixie. Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Kitchen band style, all musicians and singers welcome. Concessions available. Big Band - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Clogging - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 1:15-3:30pm, With Lois Ford.

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Only at Llano Grande this Season –

1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco, TX 956-968-0322

956-565-2638 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes, TX www.llanogranderesort.com

Thursday February 27

Come join the fun at Snow to SUN Open House • 1-3pm

The Premier Chicago Tribute Band

Doors open 6:00pm

Line Dancing

Show 7:00 pm / Tickets $14/16 pp

Every Wednesday 10am

Craft Sale

Every week Monday-Friday

January 23 8am-12pm

Monday • Diego Tuesday • Steven May Wednesday • Lynn Dvorak Thursday • Regan James Friday • Curtis James

Saturday, January 25 7-10pm High Country Saturday, February 1 7-10pm Pelican West

Dance

E ve r yo n e We l c o m e !

For more information regarding these and other activities at Snow to Sun, please call 956-968-0322 and ask for the Activity Director

Mercedes, Texas

Chicago – Rewired

Every Wednesday & Friday Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease

Happy Hour • 3-4:30pm

Come for an enjoyable evening of entertainment!

Thursday March 5

1981 Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Band

Doors open 6:00pm Show 7:00 pm / Tickets $14/16 pp

For more info and to buy tickets: www.hyneseventcenter.com Purchase online and your tickets will be waiting at the door.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Come learn the skills of Clogging! Acoustic Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians by invitation only. All listeners welcomed. 1609 N. Main St., La Feria, TX. For more info call 956-778-9940. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH II-III RD Dance/Workshop. Dec - review, Jan Mar-beginner class. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Diego. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welcome, offering mesquite-grilled burgers as well as grilled chicken. Specials are a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5.50pp. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Johnny D, pass the hat. Come join in on all the fun! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Beef and noodles. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Salisbury steak dinner. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Music Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 5:30pm, Jam Hosts Jim and Cindy Dixon welcome participants and audience members to The Grove, Busi-

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ness 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan Mondays beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is served for a free will donation. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Country Jam Session - Mission West RV Park, 6-8:30pm, All musicians are invited to join us for our Monday night jam session, led by Jim Smith. Also have a 50/50 drawing and a drawing for a free Hamburger Meal. For more info contact Jim at 217-433-9210. Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm, Weekly every Monday. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, The Bakers, $8pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Country Roland Jr. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 drawing available. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Sarah Smith Trio, $8pp. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Kody Norris Band, bluegrass, $8pp. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Curt James, $6pp. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Tuesday, January 28 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe

Grande, meal price varies. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Craft Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Open House - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 9am-3pm. Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Quilt Show - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 9am3pm, At the Hynes Event Center, $2pp. Golden Age Olympics Petanque Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9:30am5pm, First event is $7, and every event after is $5. Spectators are free. Lunch is available. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty. Come join us - Square Dancing fun! Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande,

meal price varies. Jam’s Lunch - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-12:45pm, $5-$7pp. Baked potato bar with meat or chili. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos and homemade charro beans. All for just $6pp. Jam Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, Noon. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Marie & the County Gents, $5pp. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Lunch served 11am12:45pm. 1 mile north of freeway on Cesar Chavez Rd. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, Cake is served during intermission. Open to the public. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park,

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MISSION BELL • TRADE WINDS RV & MH RESORT

Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 ~ MISSION, TX ~ Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd

DANCES 7PM-10PM

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $7 Jan 23 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 The Agency - $10 Jan 29 Cruisers - $10 Feb 12, Mar 14 Hot Rodz - $9 Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 6 Barefoot Becky - $10 Feb 14 Tiny Hill Orchestra - FREE Feb 9, Mar 8 South Bound - $7 Feb 1

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Jan 28 - Piano Man - $8 Jan 31 - Kai - $7 Feb 2 - Naomi Bristow (3pm) - $7 Feb 4 - Shake, Rattle & Roll - $8 Feb 10 - Adam Pope - $8 Feb 11 - Sarah Smith - $8 Feb 15 - Lawless & Mae- $8 Feb 16 - Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $10 Feb 18 - Maggie Mae - $8 Feb 22 - Shelly & Darren - $7 Feb 24 - Spittin Image - $8 Mar 7 - Car Show (10am) - Free

CRAFT SHOWS

Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Feb 17, & Mar 16 Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Feb 15, & Mar 21

For information call 956-585-4833 • stay@missionbellrvresort.com

OPEN HOUSE LINE DANCING WITH KEITH Every Wednesday & Friday • 1-3pm Monday & Wednesday 10am Come out and see the homes (Beginner/Improver) we have for sale and lease Tuesday 10am (High Beginner) Instructor Donation Accepted. PICKLEBALL MIXER Every Thursday • 9-11am • $1 SQUARE DANCE ENTERTAINMENT WITH JOE SALTEL Jan 26 • Shawn Baker • 2:30pm • $8 Every Friday 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple DANCES COUNTRY INVITATIONAL JAM Jan 22 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7 Saturday Jan 25 • 7-9pm Jan 29 • Texas Wheels • 7pm • $7 Feb 12 • Texas Wheels – Pre-Valentines Dinner 5-6pm • Pulled Pork Sandwich ROCK & ROLL INVITATIONAL JAM Dinner and Dance • 5-10pm • $15 Tuesday Jan 28 • 7-9pm ON SALE NOW IN OFFICE Dinner 5-6pm • Taco Salad Chicken Parm and Pasta QUILT SHOW CRAFT SHOW Feb 18 • 12-4pm • $1 Feb 3 • 8am-12pm • FREE

1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008

JANUARY 22, 2020 PARKS

From pg. 19 2-4pm, PH III-IV D Dance/Workshop. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Steven May. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Meal Event - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Menu is all you can eat pizza, salad, dessert, and beverage. $7pp. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets, cookies at intermission for donation. Line Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6:30-9:30pm, $3pp. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Piano Man, $8pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-9pm, Kody Norris Show,

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Blue Grass, concessions available at intermission, $8pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rewind, $8pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Jim Hanson & Southbound, $6pp. Singles welcome, set ups available. Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Richard Lynch Band, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30pm. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, SouthBound Band. Classic Country at its finest! Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, The Punches, $9pp. Wednesday, January 29 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Craft Show & Rummage Sale - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon, Table still available. Call Kathy to reserve yours today 402-720-

8189. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Golden Age Olympics Petanque Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9:30am5pm, First event for participants is $7, and $5 for any event after. Lunch is available. Spectators are free. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the

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homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. Program - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:30pm, Orphan Train Riders program. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat. BYOB, pop, water, some snacks, and ice cream for sale. Free ice. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, dinner menu and meal price varies. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring your own table service, $5pp, all you care to eat. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park

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WINTER RANCH RV RESORT www.winterranchrv.com 600 St. Hwy. 495 • Alamo,TX

DANCE

Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28

Texas Wheels • $7

Join Us for Burgers & Fries • 5:30pm •$6 Line Dance Class • 6:00pm

ENTERTAINMENT All Shows 7:00pm unless noted

Jan. 23 • Dave Perryman & the Country Review • 7-9pm • $7 Jan. 30 • Mario Rosales • $8 Feb. 13 • Rainy - Patsy Cline Tribute • $7 Feb. 20 • Shake, Rattle & Roll • $8 CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm Second Tuesday of Every Month Feb. 11 • Mar. 10 Vendors Welcome FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

(956) 783-4587

A Division of Wilder Corp.

Victoria Palms Resort

602 N. Victoria Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 (956)782-3263 The Crowning Touch *Schedule Subject to Change*

SHOWS

Pick Pocket Gene

Jan. 31 • 7:30pm • $8

Jason Whorlow Piano Man Feb. 3 • 7-9 pm • $8 Don’t Miss This Show!!

DANCES 7-10pm

Fri. Jan. 24 • The Classics $7 Tues. Jan. 28 • Regan James $7 Tues. Feb. 4 • Texas Wheels $7 Fri. Feb. 7 • The Fabulous Cruisers $10

Doors and Concessions open at 6pm. Margarita and Soda Set ups. FREE Popcorn and Ice.

All welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for more information.

FIRST RESPONDER

NIGHT AT THE RACES Thursday Jan 23 • Doors Open at 6:30pm Come bet on your favorite horse

PATIO SALE

Saturday Jan. 25 • 7am-11am

CONCERTS 7-9PM Uptown Jan. 26 • $13 & $14

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Jan. 30 • Tim Dirth/Hit Man • Pass The Hat

QUILT SHOW

Thursday Feb. 20 • 10am-3pm Victoria Palms Ballroom • $2

Singles welcome! All events held in the ballroom For Information on all events call: 956-782-3263

TROPHY GARDENS

Division of WILDER CORPORATION

E.E.Hall HallAcres AcresRd. Rd. Paradise 301301Pharr PharrTX TX78577 78577 S.S.HWY. Resort HWY.281 281 (Behind (Behind Estate Burger BurgerKing) King) (Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

EVERY SUNDAY SALE ALL PARK DRIVEWAY

WELCOME BACK!

Church - 10am Sat. Nov. 18,Jan.Services 13 & Mar. 10 • 7am-12pm Movies – 7pm – FREE • Snack Bar Open

Bottom Line - January 25 - $6 Sweet Water - February 1 - $6 Smokin’ Gun - February 8 - $6 Bottom Line - February 15 - $6 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

Tues., Nov. 28, Jan 30 & Feb 27 Bingo •–Lunch 7pm Served 8am – 12noon Snack Bar Open at 5:30pm

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Kody Norris January 26 • 7 pm - $9 Adam Pope February 9 • 7 pm - $7 Doors Open At 6pm • Tickets available in advance or at the door

OPEN JAMS

Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm

CRAFT SHOW • 9am-12pm

Jan. 25, Feb 22 • Lunch 11:30am 800 SH 495 Alamo, TX 78516 956-685-5300 Jason & Stephanie Skelly, Act. Dir.

CRAFT SALE EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY SUNDAY EVERY THURSDAY

Church Karaoke – 6:30pmServices • Snack -Bar Open Non-Denominational - 10am DANCES - 10PM Movies – 7pm• –7PM Starts 12/3/17 Sat.Snack Jan. 25 - Diego Bar Open- $7 Sat. Feb. 8 - Classics - $10 adv Snack TUESDAY Bar Open EVERY Bingo –JAMS 6:15pm - Starts 11/7/17 • 12:30PM Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie Every Thurs. EVERY THURSDAY Rock & Roll w/ Howard O. Bedient Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts 12/7/17 Snack BarOpen OpenFree at 11:30am Snack Bar Popcorn

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM DANCES • 7PM - 10PM

TheSat. Punches Family Nov. 18 - Grey• Wed., Rock Jan. - $5 22 Rewind Band • Wed., Jan. 29

JAMS • 12:30PM

SHOWw/ • 12PM EverySTYLE Wed. Variety Bob Dollie Mon. Jan. 27 • “Date Night in Paris” Starts 1/3/18 Every Thurs.28TH RockEVENTS N Roll w/ JANUARY Howard O. Bedient - Starts 12/17/17 Craft Sale • 8am - 12pm Snack Open at 11:30am OpenBar House • 9am - 3pm

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Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, ,5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes -Event Center. Spaghetti Dinner - Alamo Rec-Veh -Park, 5-6pm, $6pp. For more info call .956-475-5018. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley ,Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, ,Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, -food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ardelle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and eaudience welcome. , Country Western Jam - Circle T RV -Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam ,starts at 6pm. All welcome. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV ,Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Kainoa Kasmaka Show, $7pp, BYOB, free ice, pop,corn/soda/ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Misesion, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956,600-7700. , Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Pre-rounds with the -Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square edance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - caesual attire. r Dance - Mission West RV Park, o7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided by High Country Band. Free ice and popkcorn, other concessions available. Weekly

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drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park East, La Feria, 7pm, Punches Family, $8pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Maggie Mae and Stevey Ray, traditional country, $7pp, doors open at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $8pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Rewind Band. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Jim Brown, $14pp advanced, $16pp at the door. Concert - Lakefront Lodge, Zapata, 7-9pm, Lakefront Lodge will be hosting vocalist Kellie Marie! There will be a $7 admission fee per person, and a concession stand will be available to provide refreshments to those interested. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come enjoy Texas Wheels, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort,

Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the door. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James, $6pp. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, $7pp at the door. Concessions available. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Mollie B show. $13pp advance, $15pp at the door. Doors open at 5:30pm. Sandwiches available 5:306:30pm. Tickets on sale 12/31/19. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Mike & Nancee, $8pp. Thursday, January 30 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Biscuits and Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am. Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles, coffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes” every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in San Juan. Bring your own table service. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation.

Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty, free admission. Come join the fun of Square Dancing. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & more. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welcome. For information, call Gene 937241-8297. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Jam starts at 1pm. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am, Every Thursday. Lunch starts at 11:30am, Jam starts at 12:30pm. Musician sign up begins at 11:30am. All musicians and singers welcome. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with Howard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. Jam Session - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Lunch available starting

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Magic Valley

2300 E. Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 956-968-8242 Aquacises – Bean Bag – Bingo – www.magicvalleypark.com

Church – Country Jam – Crafts & Craft Sales - Darts – Exercises – Horseshoes – Movie Night – Oil Painting Jan 24 Breakfasts – Renaissance – Pancakes - Potluck Rockers––Quilting $10 Too – – Quilting (Monday) Watercolor -Wood–Carvers – FebPainting 7 – Rewind $8 Yoga – Zumba

Friday • Dances • 7-10pm

Feb 14 – Agency – $10 Feb 21 – Hot Rodz – $8

Sunday Entertainment

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • 7 pm Feb. – Steven - $7.50 Jan 326 – JeffMay Gordon Feb. 17 – The Agency - $10 7pm – $8 Feb. 24 – Manitoba Fugitives $6

Feb 9 – Sara Smith Trio

Karaoke - Mon. 7pmFeb. – $76 & 20 – 7pm Country - Jan. 30, 13 & 27 Feb 16Jam – Shelly & Feb Darren Craft Sale - Feb. 15 – 8am-12noon

7pm – $7 Feb 23 – Kainoa Kamaka 7pm – $7

Craft Sale

February 19 – 8am-12pm

JAMS EVERY FRIDAY Rock & Country Jam

Lunch at 11:30am Jam at 12:30pm

COWBOY CHURCH

Jan. 25 with Kody Norris 9am Feb. 1 with Lindley Creek 9am Breakfast 7:30-8:30am

ENTERTAINMENT

Jan. 23, 7pm - The Kody Norris Show - $8 Jan. 26, 3-4:30pm - Winter Texan Orchestra - $5 Jan. 30, 7pm - Sarah Smith Trio Show - $7

CRAFT SHOW

Feb. 3, 8am - 12pm Lunch Available

Joe & Kathy Compton, Park Managers 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

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RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna, TX 78537

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3:30-5PM

Tim Dirth, The Hitman • Pass the Bucket BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM Jan 22 • Helen Russell • $8pp Jan 29 • Kainoa Kamaka • $7pp

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER

BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds Concert•January 25, 2020

The Kramers

Scott and Rachel, daughter Maria, and son-in-law Ben Wolfe make joyful Gospel music together.

4:30pm • $4pp

BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale.

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM

Jan 24 • Dixon Company Band • $6pp Jan 31 • Hot Rodz • $9pp BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale

SATURDAYS • JAMS

11am-1pm • All Welcome

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

SUNDAYS • GOSPEL JAMS

1-3pm • 4th Sunday every month BYOB/snacks.

Karaoke every Sunday • 5 pm BYOB/snacks.

CRAFT FAIR • 8AM-12PM

2nd Friday every month Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission.

PATIO SALES • 8AM-12PM 2nd Saturday every month

SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR • 603-396-2786

Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu

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From pg. 21 11:30am. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring your instruments and songs and join us. Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: contact James at 402-630-0492. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Food available at 12:00 and during jam. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Hit Man/Tim Dirth, Pass The Hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Canadian and American Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall.

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956-425-7448. Entertainment and Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-8pm, Jason Coleman and Meagan Taylor Elegant 3-Course Dinner, at the Hynes Event Center, $25pp, tickets online at www.hyneseventcenter. com. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Sloppy joe, baked beans, chips with pudding, $6pp. Beef stew, roll with pudding, $5pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $4pp/all you can eat. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 5-11pm, Molly B, $13pp for tickets in advance bought at the Fiesta Village front desk Monday through Thursday 10am to noon, January 13 to January 29; $15pp for tickets sold at the door on January 30. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during inter-

mission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Kellie Marie, $7pp/$9pp at door. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Classics, $8pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Rick McEwen, a 35year veteran of Branson Entertainment, he has performed with some of the biggest entertainers in show business performing classic rock, classic country, rhythm and blues, and soul music. $7pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Bob Wills Tribute. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Sarah Smith Trio Show, $7pp. For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Jack Nelson - The County Line! $8pp. Snack Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Greg Jones, $7pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Vil-

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lage Park, Weslaco, 7pm, RGV Gid-RDone Bluegrass Band. Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pass the hat. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Jim Brown, $12pp in advance, $14pp at the door. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, B & J Brother, $7pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, $6pp. Dance - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Dave Perryman & the Country Revue, $7pp. BYOB, Concessions available. Friday, January 31 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Helen Russell & Co Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11amSee PARKS pg. 39

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BENTSEN GROVE RESORT

1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview • 956-585-0703

ROCK & ROLL JAM

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm

Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more

DINNER EVERY MONDAY

Wednesday

Jan. 29

SHOW Huddleston Hall $13 Advance

7pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Jan. 22 - Williamson Family Show -$8.00

Sandwiches and chips will be served 5:30-6:30pm

Feb. 4 - Rusty Rierson Show -$8.00 Feb. 5 - Bill Chrastil Show -$8.00 Feb. 8 - Jason Coleman Show $8 in advance/$10 at the door Tickets On Sale Now

All Events Open To The Public

All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Peggy Creach, Kathy Tyler Directors 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview

Peggy Creach & Kathy Tyler, Co-Directors

JAN 25 • Tom Wurth - $10 FEB 8 • Regan James - $7 FEB 14 • The Lockharts - $7

ENTERTAINMENT

Doors open 5:30pm FEB 10 • Gordy & Debbie • Tickets On Sale Now Meet and JAN 27 • 7-9pm The Bakers - $8 Greet

Jan. 27 Salisbury Steak - 4:30-6:00pm $15 Door DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM Now On Sale! Saturday Dance - Jan. 25 The Agency - $10.00 Tickets Go On Sale Now Jan. 31 - Rewind - $10.00 Tickets Go On Sale Now Feb. 7 - The Castaways - $7.00

DANCES • 7-10PM Every Friday • Line Dance • 10am-2pm - $4

Tickets & For More Informaton call (956) 585-0703.

FEB 6 • 7-9pm William Florian - $8

MEAL EVENTS

PANCAKE BKFAST - 7:30am-8:30am - $5 JAN 25, FEB 8, MAR 14 TACOS - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 11, MAR 10 HAMBURGERS - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 18, MAR 24 PIZZA - 4-5:30pm - $7 JAN 28, FEB 25, MAR 31 PULLED PORK - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 4, MAR 3

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Six Great Acts Entertaining between Award Presentations

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Valley Star

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From male Vocalist, Family Vocal Group, Vocal Group (Not related), Duet Musical Group, Band-Rock &Roll, Band-Country Western, Novelty or comedy Act, Gospel Group and Individual/Small Band Variety. And, as always, the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. Some of the nominees include Mario Rosales, Rusty Rierson, Kai, Curt James, Tavie Spivey, Betty Rydell, Naomi Bristow, Goldwing, Lindley Creek, Kody Norris Band, Dave & Daphne, Spittin’ Image, Maggie Mae with Danny Smith, Cruisers, Hot Rodz, Sweetwater, Jealous Heart, Castaway, Aloha Hula, Ambassadors of Grace, Maggie Mae Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel, and Diego & Edith. A comprehensive list of this year’s entertainers was presented to the Rio Grande Valley Activity Directors Association, who then voted to determine the top four

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pg. 1 nominees in each category. Only the top four nominees appear on the ballot. To vote for your favorite Valley entertainers, fill out the ballot in today’s paper and mail it to 1217 N. Conway, Mission TX 78572, or, vote online at www.wintertexantimes. com. Only one vote per person is allowed. No photocopies of the ballot are permitted. Voters must either vote online (preferred method) or fill out the ballot printed in the Winter Texan Times newspaper. Ballots must be received by February 12 to be counted. Tickets for this year’s Valley Star Awards Show are now on sale online at www.wintertexantimes. com, by phone order at (865) 253-2514, or at any of the following locations: Winter Texan Times – 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission Mission Bell Resort – (402) 640-0492 Charlene Perreault at Casa de Valle – (512) 771-9859 Karen Iannelli at Alamo Rose – (414) 761-0273

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MHM screens She Came to the Valley

Mission Historical Museum will have a special screening of She Came to the Valley on Wednesday, February 5. The movie is based on Cleo Dawson’s novel of the same title. The book is about the “saga of a Dawson’s family battling for life and love along the raging Rio Grande.” It is said to be based on Dawson’s mother’s experi-

ences. The film was shot in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley and Oklahoma. In its first run it broke weekend attendance records at Rio Grande theatres. There will be two showings – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $5, and it includes the book. Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave.

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From pg. 1 The spectacular event is scheduled for Saturday Jan. 25, 2020 at 3 p.m. The Texas A&M Parsons Cavalry, a horse combat unit consisting of cavalry, artillery and quartermaster elements will highlight this year’s parade. Texas State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen) will serve as parade marshal. The parade begins at Griffin Parkway and runs south on Conway Avenue and ends at 1st Street. Mission Police will close all streets along the parade route in phases, beginning at 9 a.m. until the conclusion of the parade. Spectators are advised to exercise caution along Conway Ave., and to stay clear of any marked and

coned-off areas. Beginning at 9 a.m. the 100 and 200 blocks of W. Tom Landry and W. Business 8 will close. At 10:30 a.m., two Mile and Conway to Thornwood Drive will be closed. All minor street between two Mile and Expressway 83 will be closed by noon. By 2 p.m., all major street between tw0-Mile and Expressway 83, including FM 495, Kika de la Garza Loop, First and Second Streets will be closed. The annual Texas Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair, which includes music, arts, crafts and food vendors, will also take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Leo Peña Placita Park in Mission.

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Give us the great pleasure of meeting you!

Sunday Worship Service: 9am Bible Class: 10:30am

703 W. 3rd Street, Mercedes 956-565-1518 lutheranmercedes.com immanuelmercedes@gmail.com Rev. Ed Weber

PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE : Bull Rider in Harlingen Boots & Jeans - Weslaco Adults: $14 Pre-Sale $16 at gate Join the NPBR Bull Riders for the “After Party” Saturday night at Mustang Lounge!

Seniors (55+): $12 Pre-Sale $14 at gate Kids (6-12 years): $7 Pre-Sale $8 at gate Kids (5 & Under) : FREE

Pastor's Message for Sunday January 26th: "God's Light Seeks to Shine in Your Darkness" (Mark 4:16)

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King Ranch tours teach history and farming

What is it like to be retired? There is a difference in being retired and in slowing down. Most of the people who come to the Rio Grande Valley for the winter are not really retired, they have just slowed down. They are sometimes even more active here than they are back home. They keep busy helping their neighbor, giving back to the community, doing volunteer work at their church or pitching in as they help to prepare meals at the RV parks where they stay. And they do this until it warms up back home. Their minds are just as eager to learn as they always were. Since it is said that our Rio Grande Valley is a world unto itself, most of the Winter Texans want to learn more about “our world”. But as soon as it warms up, the itchy foot wants to put the petal to the metal and head for home. Some even leave too early and are caught in a snowstorm in route. Just because the farmers are planting in the Rio Grande Valley doesn’t mean it is planting time back

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home. Stay a little longer, folks, we enjoy having you here! Wherever you may be, the best way to learn about any area is to take a guided, narrated tour. If you are from a farming area, the Farm Tour, the King Ranch Tour and especially the King Ranch Farm Tour are highly recommended. If you are planning on taking a Farm Tour or a King Ranch Farm Tour, it does become important to watch the fields. Planting time comes early for us in the Rio Grande Valley - generally around mid-February. On the King Ranch, they actually take the temperature of the soil - and when the soil reaches the right temperature, then it is time to plant. Now, that’s down to a real science. Farming on the King Ranch is just a bit different than what most of us can imagine. As you drive through the King Ranch Farm area, look to the right of the road. The furrows stretch for three miles. Look to the left, the furrows stretch for three

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miles. Mind boggling! Not only are the rows long, they are as straight as can be. No doubt the driver that laid out those rows was equipped with instruments that kept the rows even and straight. No such equipment existed in earlier times. Old timers didn’t much admire anyone who couldn’t plow straight. A favorite saying among farmers about someone who wasn’t worth his salt was “He can’t even plow a straight row”. The road through the field leads to a state-of-the-art cotton gin. Although the gin won’t be in operation during the winter, the experienced King Ranch guide will tell you in detail how the gin operates. If we are lucky, we will see a huge mound of grain inside a large storage shed. Yes, they rotate their crops just like all good farmers do. One year, one field is planted in cotton, the other in grain. Next year, crops are reversed - the cotton field becomes a grain field and the grain field becomes a cotton field. There is a lot of history to be told about the King Ranch - in fact, on the tour you will hear about some “firsts” that occurred on the King Ranch. The King Ranch Tour includes the Historical Tour on the 12-mile loop road that runs through the ranch, plus the Henrietta Memorial Museum and the Bar-B-Que lunch that, weather permitting, will be served in the Cesar Kleberg Camp House. It is said that the cowboys spent their last night in the Camp House before heading out on the cattle drive to take the cattle to market.

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You might say that the King Ranch Farm Tour is an enhanced King Ranch Tour. The extras are the tour to the Farm and the tour to the Feed Lot. At the Feed Lot you will see where beef are being fattened up before they are sold. What a contrast to the cattle you saw on the 12-mile loop road. There seems to be two types of herds on the King Ranch - those beautiful thoroughbreds you saw as we drove through the Ranch and the ordinary looking cattle at the Feed Lot. The thoroughbreds are mainly raised and sold for breeding and the ordinary cattle are sold and butchered for the meat market. Whatever tour you take - be it the King Ranch, the King Ranch Farm Tour or a regular Farm Tour - you will learn a lot about the Rio Grande Valley. They are educational and fun days. See you soon!

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SPI CVB names January 23rd Cook Your Catch Day

January 23rd has been named Cook Your Catch Day by the avid anglers and cuisine fans of South Padre Island. The Island is celebrating their first-ever Cook Your Catch Day with a VIP fishing trip and Chef’s table dinner for local and regional influencers, tips from f i s h i n g guides on techniques for catching different species, ideas from SPI chefs on how to make the most of every catch, and a call for the best fish stories on social media. Enjoying freshly caught fish is a tradition on this tropical Texas island. With Island restaurants renowned for their fish recipes and great Redfish and Drum in the bay, SPI is the perfect Gulf-to-Table

experience. “The Island is not only a hub for some pretty dedicated anglers, it’s also home

to very talented chefs who know how to bring out the best in fresh fish,” noted South Padre Island Convention and Visitor Bureau executive director Ed Caum, himself an avid angler and foodie. From Redfish to Drum to Snapper to shrimp and more, this Texas fishing mec-

ca is renowned for both talented fishing guides and a number of locally owned, chef-driven restaurants that will take fresh-caught fish from hook to plate. “With our great winter weather and

There are currently eight restaurants participating in the event – Blackbeards, Cap’n Roy’s, Padre Island Brewing Company, Painted Marlin Grille, Parrot Eyes Restaurant and Bar, Pier 19, Sea Ranch Restaurant and Tom and Jerry’s. Skilled fish cleaners are available at various locations on the island. Fishing licenses are also available at several locations in Port Isabel and SPI. Participants are asked to have their catch cleaned and filleted on the dock (there are people who perform this service). Then you can transport your catch to the restaurant in an icefilled cooler. The fish should be kept on ice.

smaller crowds this time of year, it’s a perfect time to get out on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay,” said Caum. “Best of all, even if you don’t land that big one, there are multiple restaurants here with fresh fish on the menu every day.”

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ner past me like if he was buttering toast – it was that easy. Suddenly I had not only gained respect for the sport and its athletes, but also caught pickleball fever. T h e g r o u p now has 125 active members, including a tennis pro who has found the sport fascinating (“and he’s amazingly good,” V e r meersch told me). It’s bursting at the seams. There’s another indoor court in the “hangar,” but with it not being air-conditioned, it is a little lonelier than it used to be. There’s also one player who literally wears a shirt with a target attached to it. They say he’s never been hit yet. I wonder if he’s ever met “her.”

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From pg. 6 not fit in their pickup – 15 carts overflowing with toys. Steve told the associate that he would call 911 and see if he could get some help with the toys. When asked “What is the emergency?” Steve told them he didn’t have one, but he had a lot of toys to donate to their toy drive and needed some help. They sent several cruisers to the store to pick up the toys. Several days later, the couple received a call – they had been invited to come to the station where they were wrapping the presents. Unbeknownst to them, the department had gotten several news outlets, print and TV, to show up and do a story on the Fisher’s generosity to the community. “The Sheriff thanked us from the bottom of his heart and said thank you for what you have done for the children in the Valley,” said Steve. The couple spent about $16,000 on toys and clothing (for both the church and Cameron County Sheriff’s department). They are so very thankful for all of the associates at the stores they visited for helping them and giving them feedback on what was most needed, and what the children might enjoy most. “Wish we could be a mouse and see the expressions on the faces of the children,”

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Leisure Valley Ranch hosts fundraiser

Leisure Valley Ranch will host a fundraiser on Thursday, January 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be an evening of music and entertainment provided by Barry & Linda Burton (High Country Band), Bob and Lea Price (Big River Band), Son’s of Calvary, and Regan James (from Hired Hands). The event being held is to raise funds for a food drive meal packing event that will be held in late February benefiting Kids Against Hunger. Sign up sheets to help with the packing events will be at the event. The meal packages to be packed will benefit numerous food pantries and churches from Penitas to McAllen areas. The event itself is free – But they are taking any type of financial donations

to help purchase the food. Any checks should be made out to Kid’s Against Hunger, St. Mark’s Lutheran. A separate event will be held on February 6 at John Knox Village Dining Room, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This event is a freewill offering and will include entertainment by Juan de Leon, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments. John Knox Village residents can sign up at the front desk. Nonresidents attending, call (956) 968-4575 to reserve a seat. The packing event will be held on February 29 at John Knox Village Rec Hall, starting at 9 a.m. They will need 75 to 100 volunteers to help package the meals. Volunteers can volunteer for one-hour blocks or more.

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Professional wildlife photographer, Hector Astorga to share his intrigue and imagery from photography expeditions spanning five continents at Quinta Mazatlán’s Nights at the Mansion Speaker Series. Join Astorga Thursday, January 23rd at 6 pm, as he presents “Nature Through the Lens: Capturing Wildlife Around the Globe.” Astorga’s passion for nature and the outdoors began as a child in his native country, Honduras. Currently, he is the ranch manager at the Santa Clara Ranch, a photography ranch that hosts nature photographers from all over the globe. He leads and con- Hector Astorga ducts photography tours and workshops at multiple locations in North America, Central and South America, Europe and Africa. Astorga is also a multi-award-winning wildlife photographer. He has consistently won the country’s top professional photography contests, including those sponsored by Wildlife in Focus, National Wildlife Federation, North American Nature Photography Association, Valley Land Fund, and Nature’s Best Windland Rice Interna-

tional Awards. Astorga will display a collection of his photographs spanning 10 years, as he narrates his journey as a wildlife photographer. From his early beginnings as an amateur wildlife photographer in South Texas, to becoming a full-time photographer traveling the world and leading photography expeditions across five continents. Astorga will also divulge his personal insights in wildlife photography: from photographic composition, understanding wildlife behavior, viewpoints and positioning techniques, and more. Visit Quinta Mazatlán on Thursday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. for his presentation. Nights at the Mansion Speaker Series presents noteworthy speakers and scholars to present lectures related to our global environment, local cuisine and the arts and culture. The program takes place on Thursday evenings through May 2020. Admission is $3 per person. Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, one block south of La Plaza Mall on 10th Street. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370.

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Golf Favorites: First Stop – Palm View Golf Course

The Rio Grande Valley golf land- ticed that there seemed to be a slight disscape is unique. There are no real eleva- connect between his golf course and the tion changes (unless you count moguls), Winter Texan population. While he knew leaves will never fall in the fairway enough to cover your ball and you will never be unable to play due to snow. That pretty much means yearround golf. In today’s edition we will take a look at one of last year’s Upper-Valley Favorites – Palm View Golf Course. Then the next two issues we look at a favorite from the Mid- and Lower-Valley areas. By filling out the survey, you could win free rounds of golf or other prizes – just by voting for your favorite RGV golf courses. You can fill out the form in today’s edition of the Winter Texan Times (or the next two issues) or fill out the form online at www.wintertexantimes.com. All entries must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, February 12. We encourage our Winter Texan golfers to look over the listing of golf courses on the ballot and tell us which courses are your favorites in the Rio Grande Valley. And if there are some courses you haven’t played, go give them that the population varied from year to fa try. Who knows, you may discover a year, there seemed too few of the snowbirds coming to the course. snew “favorite” to add to your list. So, the director of golf for the City of - A few years back, Carlos Espinosa nos e h a r YEARLY LEASE 50 Plus Park Community d SPECIAL y 50 Acre RV Park e Lazy Palms Ranch, l it’s what life is all - about. Where the e - sound of silence , is still heard e and where the s country’s natural - splendor has no - bounds. Lazy n Palms Ranch is the d R.V. Ranch you’ll - want to call home

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the winter clientele. “It was probably the best thing we could have ever done,” Espinosa said. “We went out, we asked questions and we

listened to what they wanted. We discovered that they wanted value with quality, a nice ratio of how they wanted to spend their money. “Doing that has been a blessing.” That’s what has made Palm View one of the top courses annually in the voting for the Winter Texan Times Favorite Golf Course. Nestled just south of the expressway on Ware Road, Palm View golf course has been renovating and improving what it offers to its guests seemingly at a torrid pace. “We are investing in our product through our patrons,” said Espinosa, who is celebrating his 21st year at the municipal course. “They are not only great patrons of our course, but they are also great ambassadors of our course, sharing who we are with everyone when they go back home.” Palm View is one of the Valley’s nicest designed and maintained course, public or private, in the Rio Grande Valley. The course is set up for golfers to take as a big of a challenge as they’d like as the course will play anywhere from 4,816 yards to 6,787 yards. In terms of why we are trying to do things over the past few years, our infrastructure has aged,” Espinosa said. “The city of McAllen is aware of the need and See GOLF pg. 32

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hitting it out of good sand,” Espinosa said. Espinosa said he often looks at the golf course today and remembers back to when he started there. “I’ll just think to myself, ‘huh, I’ve been truly blessed all these years and I hope our patrons, customers and friends feel the same way.”

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want for a quality golf course that you have to keep investing to keep that quality.” Over the summer, the course reconstructed it’s driving range, laser leveled more than half of the tee boxes and reconstructed every single sand bunker. “I am terribly proud of our driving range,” Espinosa said “I have been all over the state and I promise you there’s

no other driving range better, or as good as what we have to offer. It’s almost the size of a football field, the tee area. We wanted to offer grass all year for our customers to hit from and we have no problem keeping grass on this. It’s amazing.” The new bunkers offer golfers at least some positive news if they drive their ball into “the beach.” “If you hit is there, at least you’ll be

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Which is your favorite RGV golf course overall? ___________________________________ Upper Valley Golf Courses q Alamo Country Club The Club at Cimarron (Mission) q Ebony Hills Golf Course (Edinburg) q El Niño Golf Course (Mission) q Los Lagos Golf Club (Edinburg) q Howling Trails Golf Course (Mission) q

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CALENDAR Calendar of Events The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Winter Texan Coffee Bar inside the Visitor Center Lobby from November to March. Free coffee and pastries, Monday – Friday. Winter Texans can come in and enjoy one of several educational movies we have on the RGV Sugar Growers, Historic Ranches of the RGV and nature videos. January 15-16 – Market by the Bay will be held in Port Isabel at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center, 309 E. Railroad Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be Arts, crafts, antique and jewelry. Admission is a donation with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations. January 16 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, in Pharr. Event is held every Thursday through March 26. Free admission, everyone welcome. Call (956) 761-1986 for more information. January 18 – The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) will hold a Winter Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Roni Cortez will lead a landscape painting workshop for participants at all levels. Everyone will have the opportu-

nity to paint with acrylics. The workshop is $10 and limited to 15 participants. All workshops include general admission on the day of the workshop. Supplies are provided. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave. at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. January 18 – SandCamp Saturdays are held every Saturday, from 5 to 6 p.m. at City Beach Access #16 on South Padre Island, weather permitting. SandCamp is an educational project of Sand Castle Island Inc. Participants learn the fundamentals of sand castle construction using kid’s toys and ordinary objects that anyone might have on a trip to the beach, as well as the concept of Unlittering, awareness of sea life, and the life of the coast and shoreline. SandCamp is free for everyone. January 19 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at First Presbyterian Church in Mission at 3 p.m. January 19-20 – Market by the Bay will be held in Port Isabel at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center, 309 E. Railroad Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be Arts, crafts, antique and jewelry. Admission is a donation with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.

January 20-22 – El Paseo Arts Foundation presents An Audition for a Murder by Lee Mueller at Isla Grand Beach Resort. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 7:30 p.m. This is the annual mystery play – the play invites the audience to play detective and win a prize. January 21 – Manuel Matarrita, on of the most active Costa Rican pianists, will present a performance at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville, at 7 p.m. The event is free. For more information visit online at http://patron.utrgv. edu/. TSC is located at 90 Taylor Ave. January 22 – A presentation on “Artisan Wool Rugs,” by Mr. Wilmer Vasquez and his wife Vanessa from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, who will explain the ancestral process and tradition of this technique from pre-Hispanic times to the present from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E. Washington St. For more information, contact Diana Gonzalez at culturesbro@sre.gob.mx or (956) 542-4090. January 23 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, in Pharr. Event is held every Thursday through March 26. Free admission, everyone welcome. Call (956) 761-1986 for more information. January 24-26 – The McAllen Convention Center will host their 10th Annual McAllen International Carfest. Carfest will feature more than 300 cars on display, from exotic models to muscle cars,

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and even celebrity vehicle. Regular admission to the event is $15 for adults and free for kids under 12 years of age. For more information, along with a schedule of events, visit www.mcallencarfest.com, or call the McAllen Convention Center at (956) 681-3800. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com. January 24 – The UTRGV Ballet Folklorico presents: Huateque 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Drive, in Edinburg. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for seniors. For more information and tickets, visit the website at http://patron.utrgv.edu/. January 24-26 – The 24th Annual SPI Market Days will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center. There will be hand crafted jewelry, clothing, cosmetics and fragrances, collectible, gourmet treats and health products, home décor items and more. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 25 – SandCamp Saturdays are held every Saturday, from 5 to 6 p.m. at City Beach Access #16 on South Padre Island, weather permitting. SandCamp is an educational project of Sand Castle Island Inc. Participants learn the fundamentals of sand castle construction using kid’s toys and ordinary objects that anyone might have on a trip to the beach, as well as the concept of Unlittering, awareness of sea See EVENTS pg. 36

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Park in Alamo at 2 p.m. February 20-23 – South Texas College Theatre presents William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s musical favorite Cyrano de Bergerac. Individual tickets and Season passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal.southtexascollege.edu/ marketplace.aspx. For more information about STC Theatre, call (956) 872-2301. February 28 – A musical adventure to the corners of the Earth and across the American west will feature Indiana Jones and the Wild West themed music by the Valley Symphony Orchestra on February 28. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m. Call (956) 6611615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org. March 3 – McAllen Live presents Jersey Boys for one night only on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. March 6 – McAllen Live presents The Illusionists – Live From Broadway at 8 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. March 15 – Broadway in McAllen presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at 7 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. March 27 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Event, designed by Dabrowski, will be held March 27. Specials guests Mariachi Aztlan will perform Bolero by Ravel with the orchestra. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m. Call (956) 661-1615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org.

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Editor’s note: Reunions may be submitted for publication by emailing your notice to reunions@wintertexantimes. com. Use the format shown and be sure to include a phone number or contact information. National Rural Letter Carriers Winter Meeting The National Rural Letter Carriers will have their Winter meeting on Wednesday, January 22. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will follow – order from the menu. The meeting will be held at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 West Bus. 83 in San Juan. Cameron Deml, Director of Insurance Programs, will be the guest. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or email at soetaertc@gmail.com for more information. Woodburry County, IA and Surrounding Area Reunion Woodburry County, IA and surroundeing area reunion will be held on Thursday, -January 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s oin McAllen (4100 N. 2nd St, Room #3). -Call Sherry Hogan at (712) 259-2222 for tmore information. / Clara City, MN Reunion n Clara City, Minnesota communi-

ty members are invited for breakfast on Friday, January 24, at 9 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Business 83, San Juan. For more information, contact Lorna Glesne at (320) 9095-7331. Tennessee Luncheon Meet and greet your fellow Tennesseans on Friday, January 24, at Luby’s in Weslaco (2001 W. Hwy 83, exit eastbound at Mile Six, westbound at Westgate). Fellowship hour starts at 10 a.m. with lunch, Dutch treat, at 11 a.m. Contact Jerry and Sue Myers for more information at (956) 361-5147 or email at jrmyers2@juno.com. Kanabec County, Minnesota Residents of Kanabec County, Minnesota will have a reunion January 28, at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For questions, call Judy Sundet at (320) 282-6545. National Camping Travelers Annual Luncheon The National Camping Travelers will have their annual luncheon on Wednesday, January 29, at Don Lupe’s Grill (W. Expressway 83, Showers Rd. Exit 130, to Valley Playa West on sign) at noon. Call Dale Verran at (989) 329-0475 or email fdv1935@gmail.com for head count. Or-

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der off menu. Hardin County A Hardin County gathering will be held on Monday, February 3, at noon at Furr’s, 901 W. Expy. 83, in McAllen. Nebraska Breakfast The Nebraska Breakfast will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 Nolana in Pharr. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. There will be door prizes. Come and meet fellow Nebraskans. For information, call Ray Fink (402) 733-8972. Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s and Titan Tires All retirees of Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s Tires and Titan Tires, will gather Wednesday, February 5 at 11:30 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Business 83, San Juan. For more information call Nick Overholser, (515) 321-4034. Meetings are held every first Wednesday through March. Treasure Lake Camping Club – Branson, MO Treasure Lake Camping Club of Branson, MO is having a reunion lunch on Wednesday, February 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. Pay at the door. Contact Deb Fulk at (816) 5902350. Pennsylvania 9th Annual Reunion The Pennsylvania Winter Texans Luncheon will be held Thursday, February 5, at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. RSVP to Allyn Hinds at (570) 335-7209.

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The annual Mission Mayor’s International Brunch, a tradition that stretches back to the 1970s, will be another memorable one this year. The event will take place Saturday, January 25, at the Mission Event Center. “This brunch is a unique opportunity for us to celebrate our international friendships and pay homage to the citrus industry, our culture and our city’s long and distinguished history,” Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña said. Nearly 500 leaders from throughout the Rio Grande Valley, the State of Texas and Mexico will be in attendance to foster international relations. The breakfast serves as a tribute to Mission’s rich heritage and the unique role the citrus industry plays in the city’s prosperity. This year’s keynote speaker will be U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). Congressman Cuellar represents Texas’ 28th congressional district, which includes the cities of Mission, Laredo, Rio Grande City, and San Antonio. “It is an honor to be selected as the keynote speaker for the Mayor’s International Brunch. This long-standing tradition is a unique opportunity to celebrate the Texas Citrus Fiesta, as well as honor the rich history surrounding Mission’s citrus industry as a whole,” Congressman Cuellar said. “To be in a room filled with local leaders, elected area officials, international dignitaries, state legislators

and federal representatives, this brunch signifies the strong ties between sister cities, both along and across the United States-Mexico border. I look forward to being a part of this historic ceremony.” The 9:30 a.m. brunch will also include a special sister city signing ceremony with Fortin de las Flores, Veracruz. “Together, Mission and Fortin will encourage cultural exchanges, and stimulate economic development through our newest sister city relationship,” Mayor O’Caña said. “We look forward to this new beginning.” The brunch will kick off the Texas Citrus Fiesta events Saturday which include the Fun Fair at Leo Peña Placita Park and the famed Parade of Oranges which attracts about 100,000 people annually. The mayor said it is an honor to have so many international dignitaries and elected leaders taking part in the transnational celebration. More than a dozen delegations from Mission’s 26 sister cities will be in attendance at the brunch, some from as far away as Guatemala, Veracruz, and Jalisco. “It is a distinct occasion where we strengthen relationships with our friends across the border and at the same we highlight the citrus industry,” Mayor O’Caña said. “The citrus industry is the foundation and the heart of our All-America City.”

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From pg. 22 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Pizza and salad bar. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00

pm. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Auction - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm, Handcrafted items, items on display at noon with auction starting at 1:00 pm. Free drawing, refreshments available. Open to public. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, South Texas Ramblers at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Happy Hour Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, $10pp in advance. Join us for a fabulous fish dinner, your choice of baked or fried fish, baked potatoes with all the fixings, coleslaw, ice tea and dessert. Happy Hour at Sunshine RV Resort at 1900 Grace Ave in our Main Rec Hall. Purchase tickets in advance, BYOB. 956-425-7448. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday

Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, With Maggie Mae & Stevey Ray. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Kai, $7pp. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Pick Pocket Gene, $8pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $9pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, BYOB, concessions available, $6pp.

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Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Mexican Fiesta with Diego. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating with advance purchase. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Night Ryders, $7pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, High Country, $6pp in advance, $7pp day of. Call 314-681-3388 for more info. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Dennis Craswell -The Castaway, $7pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. BYOB, 50/50, prize drawings. Ice and soda available. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. Canadian yodeling soloist. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Tickets on sale 1/10/20. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, MC Express, $5pp. Everyone welcome. Benefit dance to raise money for the kids we sponsor at the Garza School. Concessions open, set-up availSee PARKS pg. 40

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able. Karaoke - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Free admission. Join us for a fun night of music. Over a thousand songs to pick from or bring your own disc. Saturday, February 1 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Annual Park Yard Sale, Pie Sale, and Pancake Breakfast - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-11am, On South Tower Rd., Alamo. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Annual Park Sale - Green Bay South, La Feria, 7-11am, Annual Green Bay South Park Sale! Breakfast available! 13949 Club Drive, La Feria, just off White Ranch Rd! All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes Event Center, $7.50pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, $4pp. Art & Craft Show & Sale - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, Free. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. 9:00am Lindley Creek, come worship and enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, Menu and price varies each time. For more info call 956-475-5018. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway served with hashbrowns and bacon, sausage links, or ham, and toast. Market Square - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Yard Sale/Flea Market/Craft Sale Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch at 11:30am. Flea Market/Bake Sale/Lunch - Lem-

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on Tree Estates, Mission, 8am-1pm. Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Rock Club Show. Annual Garage Sale - VIP La Feria RV Park East, La Feria, 8-11am, 600 E Expressway 83, La Feria, TX. Garage and Park Sales - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Lunch served. Craft Fair - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 9am-1pm, Homemade and purchased crafts, free admission. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burger and more. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for refreshments. Country Western Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm, All Winter Texans welcome. There is no charge for this event. Bring your courage and participate or just come listen! Country Western Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for donation. Widows Support Group - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1pm. Entertainment - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, The Dysart Family concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 2pm, Get R Done bluegrass band, donations for St Jude Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 4pm, Strassenfest, $5pp in advance, $7pp at the door. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will donation accepted. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to enjoy or take part. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Classics, $8pp/$10pp at door. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Piano Man, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Shake, Rattle, & Roll, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Southbound, country and rock mix, $7pp. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Jealous Heart Band, BYOB.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES snack bar available, $10pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, High Country, $8pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $6pp. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Night Ryders, $7pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Dixon and Company, $6pp.

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Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band, $5pp. Dance - San Juan Gardens, 7-9pm, Country Pickin’ Band, doors open at 6:30pm. Public welcome! BYOB. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Williamson Branch Family, $8pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, The Beers, $7.50. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info 815-228-6221. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Rick Ewen. Tickets available at the door, doors will open one hour prior to the dance. BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn will be available.

For more information call: 417-337-0617. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp in advance or at the door. Come to our Friendship Hall at 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX, and dance and sing along with Leslie Blasing. She will keep you all on the dance floor with her beautiful voice and entertainment. Buy your tickets in advance or at the door. BYOB. 956-4257448. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Maggie Mae Dance, $7pp pre-sale, $8pp at door. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, The Bill Chrastil Show, $8pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info.

JANUARY 22, 2020 41 Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center with Diego, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Kenastons, $7pp. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Rewind, $10pp. Sunday, February 2 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15-9am, Nondenominational service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates See PARKS pg. 42

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From pg. 41 MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8 : 3 0 a m , Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are welcome. Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Charles Belcher. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion will be the first Sunday of every month. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, communion first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome. For information call 815-228-6221. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nondenominational services. Enjoy cookies and coffee along the Rio Grande after the service. Church Worship Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Every Sunday at the Main Hall. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am. Non-denominational Church Service Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational service with Dr. Gerald Parriott. Communion first Sunday of month. Coffee fellowship after service. All welcome. Non Denominational Church Services

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- Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:3010:30am. Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 10am, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Service - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor Bill Roth. Sunday Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey at our church service. Come sing-a-long and get acquainted with your friends. Coffee and cookies after the service. Church Service - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service in the Rec Hall. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3pm, Naomi Bristow, $7pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, Afternoon ballroom dance with Tiny Hill Orchestra, free admission. Ice and pop available. Gospel Sing-Along - San Juan Gardens, 4-4:45pm, Everyone is invited to join our Gospel Music Sing-Along. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No tryouts and no talent required - just a love for singing favorite Gospel songs! Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Free admission. Hot dogs $1.50, 50 cents canned soda, or bottled water $1 each. Call 956-585-7630. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.para-

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sion, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, RGV Concert Band, $6pp

Autos

wheel setup as park model, close to shopping etc in secure 55+ park in San Benito. Prowler 30 5X, 8x16 furnished add on room and shed with laundry. Many upgrades. Ready to move in. Lot rent paid until November 2020. No reasonable offer refused. Call 608-289-3019 and more detailed info will be provided.

2003 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT Good condition. Used as tow car. Black soft top Wrangler with automatic transmission, mileage 106,500, 4.0 six cylinder, four wheel drive and good tires. $9,900. Text 580-920 -3626, Edinburg. ANTIQUE CAR 1950 HUDSON Commodore, Texas Tan, is driveable. $10,000 OBO. 7414 Golf Drive, Mission, 316-655-3272. 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. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

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minum stairs, used only for three months, $3,500, excellent condition. 956-525-7225. WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON, boneless fillets, smoked also available. Buy directly from fisherman, $8.95/pound. Hoss Fisheries. Located in Rio Hondo. 605-270-2306 or 605-480-2265. SCHWINN AIRDYNE STATIONARY BIKE Was $899 new, used very little, excellent condition. Will sell for $350 (moving). Call 715-498-0191. PRE PAID CELL PHONE (Tracfone) with 4200 transferable minutes. No contract. For calling USA and Canada. Ideal for Winter Texans. $300.00 OBO. For more information call 204728-7765. 2017 JAYCO EAGLE HT 33 ft, three slides, very good condition. Lots of extras. Low miles. Asking for $29,950.00 or best offer. Park on lot 337 in Mission West. Call Joe for more information, 715-312-0990.

Golf Carts 2014 EZ-GO GOLF CART all new batteries, new light package. Asking $3,000.00. Call 417-719-8724 or 417812-3392. EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 29 years of service. The largest parts department

for all golf carts gas and electric. New and used Yamaha. 956-580-3370.

Homes For Sale GORGEOUS BRICK AT MONTE Cristo Country Club. Fully furnished including golf cart. Built in 06, with 1782 sq. ft. Patio faces #8 teebox. $169,000. BK Real Estate. 956-9290926. BRICK BEAUTY ON HOLE #1 at Monte Cristo Country Club. Just bring your clothes. All furnishings plus golf cart. Built in 07 with 1212 sq. ft. $123,000. BK Real Estate. 956-9290926 SALE BY OWNER 55+ gated community. Two bed, two bath, attached garage. Stuart Place CC, Harlingen, 1041 square feet. Screened back porch on Resaca overlooking 9-hole par 3 golf course. All appliances, partially furnished. Cash sale, “as is”. $103,000. To view call: 956-536-8326. MOBILE HOME AND LOT, two bedroom, one bath, on a double lot. One car garage. Located in Restful Valley Park, $34,000, call for appointment. Mission, TX, 414-810-8324. HARLINGEN HOUSE, LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, gated. 4515 Graham Road, unit 184. 1br/1b, shed, washer and dryer, carport, on cement.

$39,900. 956-230-2103.

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in box, $195. Dish Tailgater antenna loc./sat, includes tripod, $500/new, $250 OBO. 5M lb. receiver hitch, $45. Two Coleman gas lanterns, each $14. 620-899-2848. 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. GREAT INVESTMENT YOU OWN your two lots combined on 60’x60’ with a mobile home, 14’x50’, remodeled into a log cabin which has a screened deck with surrounding drapes if needed. Also there is an L-shaped logged guest house with garage and two complete living rooms built in 2016. Both homes have new furniture, appliances, and flooring. The courtyard between the two homes has ceramic tiles, large decorative door, and glass block windows. A portion of the private courtyard has a metal roof, hot tub, patio table, chairs, and barbeque. Complete architect design makes it very modern. Located in 55+ park, Donna, TX. Price $69,700.00, includes lots. Contact Rod Argue, 956-789-3110, orargue@live.ca.

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Lots For Sale

LOT FOR SALE LAMPLIGHTER #43, 55+ subdivision. Lot size 36W x 55L, septic tank, drain field, electric and water. Concrete drive and 10x10 shed. Asking $10,000.00 OBO, 956379-2028.

Manufactured Homes 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

room, fully furnished, upgraded, reduced $9,900. Ken, 306-889-3125. ckmcphee@hotmail.com. FOR SALE: TWO BEDROOM, one bath, 12x48 mobile home in 55+ park. Low lot rent includes water, sewer, trash, lawncare. Step in shower. Fully furnished. CH/A, W/D. Ready to move into. Mission on Conway. $11,900 OBO. 580-362-5437. MOBILE HOME MISSION 14X52 two bedroom, one bath, fully furnished, carport, 10x28 deck, new washer/ dryer, carpet, vinyl flooring, $12,000. Phone 956-240-3934. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2005 60x14, two bedroom, one bath, located Circle T RV Park, lot 132, Mission TX. Central air, washer, dryer, gas range, carport, shed. Asking $19,000 OBO. Call 956-270-0449. MOBILE 14’X65’ WITH LOT, furnished, two bedroom, two bath. Green Bay South 55+ Park, La Feria. Stop paying rent, park fees $35/month, taxes $450/yr. Texas room, carport, shed. Canadians leaving for health reasons. $29,500. 956-357-6820. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 12x60, two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 12x30 Texas room, with washer, furniture, dishes, etc, TV and more all stay. 8x12 shed. Twin Lakes RV Park, large lot, cheap rent. Mission, TX. 620-899-2848. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Schult

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14x61. Fully furnished two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Enclosed Texas room with attached tool room, carport. Dixieland Park 55+ community. $16,000, price negotiable. 660-9881555. MOBILE HOME ALAMO RV Park Lot 173, 14’x40’, vinyl sided, fully furnished, 9’x30’ covered porch, double roofed, AC, furnace, shed with bench, nicely landscaped, satellite wired for wifi. Please call John or Marion 956223-4565. MH LOT ON POND Rarely available lot in Green Bay South. 2019 septic update ready for your new/current mobile. Own your land. Water view with tons of wildlife in <100 unit MHP. Club House, pool, SB etc. $14,900. Contact 712-330-8641. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55+ gated community 1402 S. Cage. Privately owned homes and lots. Open house first weekend every month, December through April 1-4pm. For info call 956-283-8764. www.pharrsouthforsale.com. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Owned and operated by it’s 99 year leaseholders, this park offers lots and mobile homes. Availability at www.valhallapark.com 956-358-3229. MOBILE HOME & LOT 16X44 Lamplighter 55+ Subd. Palmview 2007 Asking $39,900. Lot fees $223 yearly with

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Motor Homes

2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO 36LA, 25,000 miles, 1 1/2 bath, 2 A/C’s, heat pump, new tires, washer/dryer, lots of extras. $75,000 OBO. 715-892-5878. 2006 DUTCH STAR 40’ three slides, diesel, 80,800 miles, Dish satellite system, two new A/C’s, 7.5 kw generator, tile upgrade, cherry cabinets, excellent condition, $87,000. Located in Mission, TX. 956-342-0967. HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER 2012 39,247 miles, 3-slides, V-10 gas generator, 3 TVs, fireplace. 952-270 -1204 TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Park Models

WAGON CITY NORTH BUY lot, enclosed park model, beautiful Texas room with bed, washer, dryer, deck, furnished, oak flooring throughout, all under one new roof. $35,000. 210 Rim. 2013 QUAILRIDGE PARK MODEL Park model with Texas porch for

sale. Fully furnished, just bring your clothes. Located in Bishop RV in Rio Hondo. Call Phil, 651-269-6125. OWN YOUR LOT DON’T rent, 2004 Breckenridge plus lot, fully furnished, full size electric stove and fridge, heat pump, newer metal roof, all on concrete, over sized awning and carport, storage shed with washer, like new, see to appreciate. HOA $100.00 a year, 55 plus park in Donna, Texas. 616-677-1153. 12X34 1 BED 1 BATH Park model, fully furnished, washer, dryer, ac-heat, two sheds, two large canopies over patios, bay window. Donna, TX. Call 309-339-2867 or 309-335-9080. 2011 PARK MODEL ONE owner, 12x33, one bed/one bath. Includes heat pump, all major appliances and furniture. 10x30 steel patio cover, cart shed includes washer, dryer, refrigerator. Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot #317 (rental lot). Call 785-273-7745. NEED AN EXTRA BEDROOM and not raise your taxes, have a mobile 8 1/2x12 bedroom, trailer, AC, have $10,000 invested, will sell for $6,000, 712-395-1810. FOR SALE ‘99 CEDAR Ridge, 16 ft. carport, 8X10 shed, awnings, very nice $20,000, OBO, located in Mission Bell. 712-395-1810. 2001 TIMBER RIDGE PARK trailer $11,500. 1BR, two slideouts, com-

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pletely furnished, very clean, available now. Owned by non smokers, no pets, ducted heat and A/C, step in shower, storage shed, full awning, close to hall, no taxes, gated park, Texas Trails. 989-893-5650. 1999 BRECKENRIDGE 12’X35’ PARK model, furnished, metal roof, 8x12 shed, new washer and dryer, newer refrigerator, hot water heater, 12x30 awning. 2005 Mercury Grand Marque, 56,000 miles. Great package deal for flying. Tradewinds Park, 507318-9548. 1994 FRANKLIN 12X33 WITH Texas Room. Palm Shadows RV Park, Texas room 10x33, with separate indoor utility, shed, covered patio, all steel roofs, vinyl floors, corner lot, fully furnished, washer/dryer, four glider rockers, recliner, new refrigerator, two TV’s. $19,900. 402-570-6829. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

RV Services

RV SERVICE NO JOB is too big or small at Texas Trader RV. Wreck jobs, roof jobs, any and all RV service. Call today for free phone estimate (956) 797-3000.

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HOME HEALTH CARE IF you are looking for someone to care for your loved ones at home, please call Cindy at 618-604-9339. I am located in Harlingen and I have 20 plus years of experience. TEXAS TRADER RV DOES RV service bumper to bumper, top to bottom, and all RV repairs and service. Call today (956)797-3000. RAIN KING ROOFING & GUTTERS, new roofs, gutters, siding, soffits, fascia, painting. Overall handyman. I service and install new down spouts. All installation and repairs guaranteed. Call Rich at 956-322-2318. FLOORING SPECIALIST UNCLE FRANK! Sales and installation for carpet, tile, laminate, wood. Call today (956) 533-9800.

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TIRE COVERS FOR TRAVEL trailers, size small, 27-29” dia, 14-15” rims black, trailers stud 2 1/16” ball with torsion bars and frame brackets. 217-414-8381. 2018 SURVEYOR RV BY Forest River, two slides, used five months, selling for health reason. Non smokers,

no pets, like new. (Also) Hide-A-Bed, excellent. 641-414-1305. 2016 FOREST RIVER COTTAGE Destination Trailer, 40’. No smoking, no pets. Residential, stainless steel appliances, king bed. 573-480-2780 or 956-600-1470. 2019 PUMA 37PFL (37FT) Destination Trailer. Parked at El Valle Del Sol 55+. New, used for four months. Three slide outs, open concept living area, residential refrigerator and stove, washer/dryer. Deck and shed (8x10). $33,500 or reasonable offer. Call 507-383-9999. FOR SALE 2000 33’ AMERICAN Star travel trailer and lot, Paradise Park, 55+ McAllen. Twin beds, 6x10 metal shed, washer, fruit trees, all concrete lot. Great location. $14,000, 517-2424422. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

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FULL TIME ON-SITE MANAGER. 30-unit condominium. No experience required but a plus. Salary commensurate with abilities. Perfect for retired Winter Texan(s) who want to relocate to S.P.I. Send resume to Padre Oasis Condominium, P.O. Box 2868, South Padre Island, Texas 78597. 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. WANTED YAMAHA GOLF CART 2007 or newer, electric or gas. Would like a quiet tech model. 515-491-3982.

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