February 5, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 17 by Winter Texan Times

TIMES

r e t n Wi an x e T

VALLEY STAR E T AWARDS O V

pg. 16

S A L

O T K pg. 33

E E W Favorite

Rina’s Ramblings

For those that visit the Valley regularly, you know how much we talk about Fred Renk and the Santa Maria Bullring. Well, this year is his last year and he will be having one more event on February 16. Look for more about the event in our next issue, but until then, check out Jo Liston’s column On the Road with Jo on Page 35. See RAMBLINGS pg. 38

Valley Star Awards deadline next week

Mission Chamber celebrates Winter Texan community

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their Annual Winter Texan Fiesta, sponsored by Mission Regional Medical Center and Bert Ogden Rio Grande Valley. The festivities will be held at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary, in Mission, on Saturday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, February 16, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The annual two-day event is free, open to the public, and is held to show appreciation to the Winter Texan community that call the Rio Grande Valley home during the Winter season. On Saturday (only) attendees can expect to enjoy live music at See CELEBRATE pg. 4

Palm Gardens RV donates to community

You have seven more days to cast your vote for your favorite Wintertainers™. Your vote determines the winners for this year’s valley Star Awards. The deadline to turn in your ballot, or fill one out online, is See DEADLINE pg. 41

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

p 35 p 11 p 42 p 44 p 17 p 43 p 47 p 46

Pictured are in the back Rich Nagel, Wray Pedro and Joanne Perry. Pictured toward the front are Robert Reagan, Becky Zaller, Pat Bradley and Terri Nagel.

Last month Palm Gardens RV and MH Park in Harlingen had the privilege to present two organizations with monies they had raised. The money was raised by auctioning off homemade pies. The organizers of the event were Joanne Perry, Phyllis Tillotson and Rich Nagle and Wray Pedro served as the auctioneer. The organizers and representatives from some local organizations were present for a special park meeting where the money raised was going to be given out. Nagle said the pie auction started five years ago when they decided to find a new way to raise money. The first year they sold eight or nine pies for about $400. “We have done much better this year,” said Nagle. “None of these auctions would be worth a plugged nickel if it wasn’t for you See DONATE pg. 6

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Kansas Day celebration bigger than last year

On January 22, 359 Kansans from all over the Rio Grande Valley met to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s January 29, 1861 admission to the Union. This total attendance tops the 2019 Event by 100. What might be more spectacular, is 150 attendees were first timers for this celebration. This year’s event took place at Trophy Gardens RV Resort. Much appreciation was given to Russel and Kathy Cropp and their team for setup of all tables and chairs. A great lunch was prepared and

served by Ballis Catering of Mission. Entertainment was provided by Rusty Rierson, home grown entertainer from Augusta, KS. Those in attendance had nothing but good things to say about the food and the entertainment. Jan Bergman, chair of the event and Larry Schmitt, communications and reservations, facilitated the day’s events. Ken Naysmith served as the official photographer. The committee was also very See KANSAS pg. 40

2nd Annual RGV Old Farm Equipment Club Scholarship Fundraiser Saturday, February 8th Free Sunday, February 9th Park ing 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM RGV Livestock Showgrounds Mercedes, Texas $5 Admission • Children under 12 free

• • • • •

Tractors Farm Equipment Demonstrations Antiques Food, Fun, and Entertainment

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WE PAY CASH FOR RVS

E D A R T

NEW BIGGER STORE

• Body Shop • Mobile Service • 23 Service Bays

NEWLY

EXPANDED

The Only Rv Parts & Hardware Store

GOLF WE DELIVER CARTS

We finance w/ $ d o

Custom Cars New & Used Gas & Electric

McAllen

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center

Harlingen

Largest Selection Over 12 acres of RVS Over 1000 to Choose From Only Indoor Showroom in South Texas

DONNA • 956-464-4403

101 Expressway 83 (Southside)

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES CELEBRATE From pg. 1

the outdoor concert hosted by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. The Mission Historical Museum will also be a part of the festivities as they will be hosting their Artesano Market Days inside of the Mission Event Center. “We are excited to once again show our Winter Texan community/Chamber friends how much we appreciate and enjoy having them in our community during their stay here in the Rio Grande Valley. This is our opportunity to show some Good Ole Texas hospitality while reminding them how much we appreciate them for choosing to call the City of Mission and the Rio Grande Valley, home,” said Brenda Enriquez, president and CEO at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. Attendees can expect to hear from The Kenaston’s, The Chamberlain’s and Southern Express, Dale and Gayle, Rusty Rierson, and Chari Heldenbrand and the Highlanders. On Sunday, The Mission Historical Museum will continue to have their indoor event where attendees can enjoy

food from local vendors and shop at the Artesano Market where local and Mexican Artesano’s will be selling handcrafted items. On Saturday only, free lunch will be provided by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce to the first 2,200 attendees. Free meal and t-shirt tickets must be collected in advance on the week of February 10, at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, located on 202 W. Tom Landry, Mission, TX. Sponsorships and vendor booths are still available for purchase by contacting C.J. Sanchez, GMCC

Vice President at vicepresident@missionchamber.com. For more information about this event, visit www.missionchamber.com or call (956) 585-2727.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

R E S T A U R A N T

$60 PER COUPLE

Thurs. - Sat. Evenings

FRIDAY FEB. 14, 2020

Valentine’s Menu RESERVE TO

DA 72-97 Y! 72

956-7

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING FOREVER YOUNG STEEL BAND

FEATURING

Appetizers choices Shrimp Coctail Fresh Fruit Compote Choice of Entree

FOREVER YOUNG BAND

Chicken Marsala

Topped with Marsala & Mushroom Sauce Roasted Red Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

Petite Tenderloin

Topped with Grilled or Blackened Shrimp Roasted Red Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

Red Snapper Grilled or Blackened

Topped with Scallop & Crab Meat Sauce Roasted Red Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus

All Day, Every Day Happy Hour

Featuring $1 PBRs

Turn Right off the Causeway | Adjacent to Beach Park 33261 State Park Rd. 100 | South Padre Island, TX 78597 956.772.9772 | shrimphaus.com

All Dinners include Salad Bar

Dessert

Fresh Baked Apple Crisp

with Myer’s Rum Sauce

33261 State Park Road hwy 100 SPI, TX 78597 SHRIMPHAUS.COM

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

Complete RV Parts Store!

Wednesday Propane Special Day

Come Shop Our Store! Water Regulator 40-45 PSI

RV Antifreeze-50

99 12 Stainless Steel

From pg. 1

Open Mon-Sat 8am - 5 pm

Accessories-Parts-Supplies Appliances Dicor Roof Gard UV Protectant

DONATE

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Floor Metal Register

Gallon

Flow Pure Water Filter

Thetford

Black Streak & Bug Remover 32oz

7.29

303 Protectant

Gallon

Water Regulator $ 75

Plas T Cote Deluxe Rubber Roof Coating

Awning Cleaner 32oz

7.29

Gallon

69.

Dometic Refrigerator

22.99

Protect All Slide Out

Dometic Coleman Brisk Air Mach

32oz $9.47 Gal. $27.95 Quick Roof Extreme Roof Tape

Norcold Refrigerator

32oz $26.79 $ DM288295 $DM2662 #NA8LX #N641 1482 $1349 $1150 Gal. $58.98 1599.

12.49

Gel Gloss RV Wash & Wax

QT.

95 $

2x10

15 YR Warranty permanently repair EPDM, TPO, METAL Fiberglass and more

Camco Refrigerator Vent Cover

4”x25’ 95

$37.

Unique Digest It Holding Tank Treatment

20.43

$ Rubber Seal Dry Lubricant Treatment

18.

13.

95 $

13,500

699

15,000

799

White

15,000

Black

675

775

Aqua Kem Slide Out Lock Tank Treatment

6 PK. $13.64 32oz. $9.25 Gal. $29.95

24” - 44”

46.59

Propane Tank Cover

13,500

41.95

32oz $12.49 Gal. $36.95

46.95

Protect All

Dish Playmaker Suburban Satellite w/ Anode Rod Receiver

Fiberglass Oxidation Remover & Color Restorer

32oz$18.98 64oz. $30.62

15.95

35999

A&E • CAREFREE • DOMETIC • NORCOLD • COLEMAN • ATWOOD SUBURBAN • THETFORD • HYDRO-FLAME • DUO-THERM

956-787-6051

N W

E S

Bus.83 83 Bus.

RVCenter Service RV Center

Alamo Rd. ( 907)

1303 W. U.S. HWY. 83, ALAMO, TX

Expwy. 83 Cesar Chavez

RV CENTER

guys,” Wray told those in attendance. Pedro presented the full amount raised this year was $2,160. He proceeded with a breakdown – that’s $60 a pie, or $7.50 a slice. “I realize you can get cheaper pie at Denny’s,” said Pedro. But it’s the cause this is going to. “I am glad that we can do this here at Palm Gardens.” Wray presented Robert Reagan with Loaves and Fishes of Harlingen and Becky Zaller with HOST at Stuart Place Elementary with checks for $1,080. Loaves and Fishes started as a soup kitchen, said Reagan. Churches found that the poverty level was so high that they could not address it by themselves. The motto of Loaves and Fishes is “Help and hope for the hungry, the homeless and the hurting.” The organization has grown to a place that offers support for the community through its several departments. They have the Bread of Life Dining Hall, Family Emergency Assistance, Great Physician Healthy Living, New Hope Job Shop, Harvest Table Food Pantry, and Open Arms Homeless Shelter. Each department does something a little different from the other to help the community’s homeless, hungry and hurting. Reagan said their main goal is to get people out of the shelters and into their own home. They even provide help to keep people from becoming homeless. With a recent grant, Loaves and Fishes now has two full time mental health professionals that help with mental counseling and addiction. Last year, they served 167,000 meals in the dining hall. They currently have 45 people in their shelter. We see a lot of people, said Reagan. At least 500 to 600 unduplicated people. This past year they also served a lot of migrants that the Border Patrol dropped off at their facilities. In just three months’ time they saw about 2,000 people. “It really challenged us, but we were so happy to help people that were in such dire straits.”

Becky Zaller with HOST talked about how she has been a part of the program since she became a teacher nearly 20 years ago. One of the volunteers at the park, Pat Bradley, has been assisting the program for 21 years. Stuart Elementary is one of the only Harlingen schools to still offer the program. The program serves 35 to 40 children that are struggling readers. The children are partnered with mentors that volunteer their time to read to the children, and help the children learn to read. The mentors usually spend about 30 minutes with the children Monday through Friday. They work one-on-one with the kids. “The best part is seeing that relationship and the connection of the child being able to communicate with someone,” said Zaller. “The mentors make a great impact on these children. With the donations they receive they can purchase books that the children can take home during their breaks such as Christmas, Spring Break and over the summer. Both Zaller and Reagan were very thankful to the park for their generosity. The park participates in a lot of fundraising, and it isn’t always money they donate. During the holidays they did a fundraiser where they collected teddy bears to give to the Harlingen Police Department. The teddy bears are used during family disturbances and such where children are in distress. The teddy bears calm the kids during what can be a transition period for them. The park mans a station during Harlingen’s Jalapeno 100 where they provided a drink and snack for runners and walkers to help them energize during the event. The park also has volunteers in the park that help others in the park with repairs, and other things in their homes. This past Christmas the park was able to support five families with Christmas gifts. They were even able to give bikes to three of the children.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

DIRECT FROM BRANSON presents

ENJOY THE “MUSIC” OF THE GREAT STARS OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY n’s o s n a r B g Featurin median o C t s e i Funn

FEATURING

& World Class Fid dl

TUES • FEB 25TH • HARLINGEN MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM • 2 PM TICKETS: MUNICIPAL AUD. • $15 & $25.00+fees • 956-216-5990 WED • FEB 26TH • SPI CONVENTION CENTRE • 2 PM TICKETS: $15-$25 • PARAGRAPHS BOOK STORE: PADRE BLVD • 956-433-5057 Or Call Toll-Free: 1-877-461-4441

THUR • FEB 27TH • RIVERSIDE CLUB • 2 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 1 P.M.) • 214 E. CHIMNEY RD. MISSION $30.00 (CASH ONLY) • GENERAL ADM./THEATRE SEATING • 956-581-1033

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

LAST FAREWELL EVENT TO HONOR • FRED RENK

WORLD CLASS BLOODLESS BULLFIGHTS Karla Santoyo

Cayetano Delgado

O L É ! • E D G E O F YO U R S E AT E XC I T E M E N T • O L É !

S U N DAY • F E B R UA RY 16 • 4 P M

SANTA MARIA BULLRING 4877 FM 1017 • LA GLORIA, TX • GATES OPEN AT 1PM

CALL

FOR

956-481-3300

RESERVATIONS

ALSO STARRING

MARIO ORDAZ

ALSO SINGING,

ALEXA POSAS

“THE SINGING HORSEMAN AND HIS HORSE “EL GUAPO” G R E AT F O O D , M U S I C A N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T !

SUNNY $30 • SHADE $35 • RESERVED BOX SEATS $40 PAY W H E N Y O U A R R I V E

says Make sure it

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

UVAL all member exhibit to open A non-juried exhibit featuring diverse works created by the Upper Valley Art League’s members will be on display in the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center Gallery February 8 through March 7. Paintings, drawings, photography, m i x e d media, digital art, ceramics, sculpture, j e w e l r y, and fiber arts, all handcrafted by student and professional artists will be shown in a public open exhibit. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 921 East 12th Street in Mission. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend this exhibit that will showcase an impressive array of artwork in a variety of media created by our members and student members. The Upper Valley Art League is one of

the oldest non-profit organizations in the Rio Grande Valley. Since its beginning in 1935, the Upper Valley Art League has been dedicated to serving the artistic needs of the Rio Grande Valley by providing art instruction, art exhibitions and a forum for artists to gather. The Upper Valley Art League endeavors to create a space that will serve as a resource center, cultivating the artistic growth of the community by hosting exhibits of local and guest artists and offering classes and workshops in a variety of media. The organization serves ages young and old, from both sides of the border. For additional information about UVAL, its classes, membership, events and gallery hours, visit the website at uppervalleyartleague.org or call (956) 5832787.

AL NATIOPN RESS LUBE EX’s Fast “America Lube Team”

No Appointment Needed Mon.-Fri. 8:30am to 6pm Sat. 8am - 5pm

COUPON

OIL-FILTER & LUBE

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE

BRAKE SERVICE

5 OFF

FULL SERVICE PACKAGE

10 OFF 10 OFF

At National Lube Express Plus Locations

Recommended every 3,000 miles / 3 months

Recommended every 12,000 miles / annually

COUPON

RADIATOR FLUSH COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE SERVICE

FUEL INJECTION

MAINTENANCE TUNE UP

Recommended every 12,000 miles / annually

5 OFF

IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY

10 OFF

At National Lube Express Plus Locations

9 Locations Valleywide 2217 Nolana St 1704 S. Sugar Rd. McAllen, TX 78504-4126 Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 631-2249 (956) 720-4095 503 N 10th St McAllen, TX 78501-4511 (956) 631-5823

602 S. Jackson Rd Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 381-6457

119 E.US Highway 83 Mission, TX 78572 (956) 581-5823

102 W Nolana Rd Pharr, TX 78577-9655 (956) 782-5823

1708 W. Griffin Parkway Mission, TX 78572 (956) 580-1444

1519 W. US Highway 83 Weslaco, TX 78596-5654 (956) 968-7659

3065 Boca Chica Blvd Brownsville, TX 78521-3507 (956) 541-5823

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Lindley Creek, always a Valley favorite

Lindley Creek has been a favorite in the Valley for a number of years now. Currently nominated for the Valley Star Awards Family Vocal Group of the Year, the group did win the 2015 RGV Bluegrass and Folk Band of the Year. Lindley Creek’s musical roots are strong, stemming from the Ozark Hills’ rich legacy of bluegrass and gospel music. They bring their unique and personal brand of acoustic music to the stage to delight all that attend their shows. The group will be presenting their Faith, Family and Freedom show with Williamson Branch on Saturday, February 8 at Casa Del Sol (400 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna). There will be a performance at 2 and 7 p.m. The event is going to be an exciting

one with both groups performing and livening up the stage and crowd. The events will feature their grand finale Kid Jam set by the kids of both family bands. It’s surely going to be an event you don’t want to miss. Lindley Creek features Kathie Greer on guitar, songwriting and vocals; husband, John Greer on bass; d a u g h t e r, Katie Greer on mandolin, songwriting and lead vocals; and son, Jase Greer, on fiddle, songwriting and harmony vocals. The family band started when Kathie and John were seeking music they could play around the house that the whole family could share and enjoy. Gospel music was already a part of their life, but one See LINDLEY CREEK pg. 45

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 11

PARKS

CALENDAR

EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is 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, February 5 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. Golden Age Olympics Petanque Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9:30am5pm, For participants, $7 first event and $5 every event after. Free to spectators. Lunch will be available. 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. See PARKS pg. 12

Book Your RV Site for

Winter 2020! Early Bird rates are coming March 1! Don’t miss out on booking your favorite site in South Texas and lock in your Early Bird rate!

RVontheGo.com | (855) 846-2036 Early Bird rates vary by location. Subject to availability. Reservations required. Offer valid on new reservations only. Electric not included for stays of 30 days or longer. Rates do not include taxes. Book by March 17, 2020. Valid on stays October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. Amenities vary by resort. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotions. Background check may be required, see property manager for details.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

GOODING RV CENTER Your Best Price On Adventure!

Stop By & Shop Here Salem FSX Platinum Edition Toy Hauler 260 RT • 280 RT • • • • • • • •

Lightweight, Tandem Axle Smooth Fiberglass Exterior Walls Upgraded Steel Wheels LY Full-Length Power Awning ON FT E Back-up Camera Prep 2L EZ Entrance XL Double Step Queen Bed with Plenty of Storage Spacious Kitchen Area

Chapparal 381 RD Fifth Wheel • • • • • •

5 Slide Out Rear Living Room Ducted Air Conditioning Power Jacks Back Up Camera Prep Kitchen Island • Extra Deep Stainless Sinks • Walk-Around King/Queen Bed • Larger Windows • Large Fridge Option • Tons of Storage • Electric Fireplace

WINTER TEXAN TIMES PARKS

From pg. 11 Open House - Snow to Sun Park, dinner menu and meal price varies. Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donhomes we have for sale and lease. na, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausage Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage Free admission, lunch at break for dona- patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring your tion. own table service. $5pp, all you care to Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Har- eat. lingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park For information 815-228-6221. Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes 1-3pm, Country Music Jam with lots of Event Center. fun music, laughs and friends! Come Spaghetti Dinner - Alamo Rec-Veh early - Lunch available at 11:30 am, Jam Park, 5-6pm, $6pp. For more info call starts 1-3 pm. Contact Park Office at 956- 956-475-5018. 585-5061. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm. Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by inviCountry Music Jam - Heritage Square, tation only. Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call ArCristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, delle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner in- audience welcome. cluded, Prizes given to winner. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Re- Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, sort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Carlos Canos, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam pass the hat. starts at 6pm. All welcome. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Mission, 6-8pm, Helen Russell & ComHappy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, pany, $10pp includes dinner. Dinner at 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass 5:00pm. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. the hat. BYOB, pop, water, some snacks, Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV and ice cream for sale. Free ice. Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Jason ColeKaraoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake man - The Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer, Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, $8pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn/soda/ice 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, cream bars for sale.

RGV’s PREMIER ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY

Salem Villa 4002Q • • • •

Triple Entry 2 Bedrooms • 2 Queen Beds Two Full Baths Spacious Living Room with Extra Sleeping Space • Stainless Steel Appliances Booth Dinette • Ceiling Fan

K CHEC T! IT OU

Kropf Lakeside LE Park Model • • • • •

50 Amp Electric Service Thermopane Windows Double Loft • 50 Yr Vinyl Siding 25 Yr Fiberglass Shingled Roof Recliner, 18’ Frost Free Refrigerator, 30” Deluxe Gas Range, Space Saver Microwave • Recessed Lighting In Kitchen & DR • Short Queen Bed & Hide-A-Bed Sofa • 2x6 Floor Joist 16” OC • 2x4 Walls

Stop By Today for the Best Service • Super Sale Prices • New Model & Hard to Find Parts

AC Units • RV Toilets • Water Heaters • Plumbing Parts/Fixtures Faucets/Fittings • Door Locks & Lot’s More!

1601 E. IH 2 • MISSION, TX • 956-585-4481

ACTI VITIE S GALO RE

OPEN

HOUSE COME VISIT

Large Selection of Properties For Sale or Rent

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 12:30 - 4:30 pm

Best Selection in the RGV! DIRECTIONS FROM EXPRESSWAY 83

Exit Conway Rd., Travel South 2 miles, turn right onto Military Parkway and follow the signs.

Carol Kerr Welch, Realtor Encore Fine Properties

956-900-8487 www.movingwithcarol.com

Open House Sale HEARING AIDS FINAL 3 DAYS!REMOTE

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 13

www.wintertexantimes.com

Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, MisEntertainment - Paradise Park RV Resion, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956- sort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Mae, $7pp. Doors 600-7700. open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & door. RV Park, 6:30pm, Pre-rounds with the Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, We have the Use your phone as a Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square 7-9pm, Shake, Rattles, and Roll, $8pp. latest technology. dance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - ca- Doors open at 6:30pm, public invited! for sual attire. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, FREE! Free demonstrations on-site. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-10pm, South Bound, $6pp. 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, by High Country Band. Free ice and pop- Harlingen, 7pm, The Glen Campbell Sto(Completely-in-Canal) corn, other concessions available. Weekly ry. Join us for an evening of live enterdrawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal tainment, and pay tribute to the legend The innovative inoX and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. of the late Glen Campbell. Stop by our click and fit Bible Conference Bibleville ConActivity Office for advance tickets and Ear Canal Exam Hearing Evaluation Hearing Aid Demo Now ference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike reserved seating, or call 956-425-7448. $ Wingfield. $16/$14/$13pp. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park Entertainment - Bentsen Grove ReRetail Price $1990 ea. East, La Feria, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. sort, Palmview, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. Authorized Dealer Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Entertainment - Country Palms RV Styletto. The world’s first rechargeable SLIM RIC Weslaco, 7pm, The Fabulous Vegas Guys Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Tom Borror. Also that combines style with high-tech hearing. Johnny Bird and Donny Tersigni, music, appearing, Emily Cate. $6pp. comedy, and impressions, $8pp, doors Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAlopen at 6 pm, program starts at 7 pm. len, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, Thursday, February 6 7pm, Pat Davison’s Comedy Magic VariBreakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park ety Show, $7pp. Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Dance American - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe the latest Discount Hearing is proud to introduce 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Grande, meal price varies. with qualifying purchase Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, Breakfast - Lamplighter Palmtechnology in Hearing Aid SystemsPark, available! Styletto. pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs availview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. Theworld’s world’s first first rechargeable SLIM RICRIC that of Bluetooth Hearing Aids The rechargeable SLIM that combines style with high-tech hearing. combines style with high-tech hearing. able $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance to Craft Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH Enjoy Hands Free, SelfWeslaco, Adjusting, Smart Technology, Jealous Heart, $7pp. & RV Resort, 8am-Noon, Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Held inside Friendship Hall, handcraftMission, 7-9pm. See PARKS pg. 14

February 18th, 19th & 20th

100% Micro CIC

All who attend this event receive the following, FREE:

995

SPECIAL FREE 2 YEARS OF BATTERIES

Exc SLI

Por Rec

An Sig eve

Pra Off

OR BLUETOOTH REMOTE

tou To is r tou

• Contemporary design with clean surfaces • Portable rechargeability

ο 3 hour full charge resulting in up to 19 hours daily use

ο 30 minute fast charge resulting in 5 additional hours use ο 3 full charges on the go

• Most natural own voice and best speech understanding in noise with Signia Nx platform

• Robust fixed receiver and IP68 rated† for unmatched reliability

• Size M receiver (60/119) available in lengths 2 & 3

DO YOU HAVE DIFFICULTIES HEARING? Let us take a look inside your ear It might be ear wax.

100% Digital BTE canal. (Behind-the-Ear)

695

• 30 DAY Money Back Guarantee • Repairs & Adjustments For Most Major Brands

Now

EACH

Retail Price $1290

Performance levels

100% Digital CIC

Uncompromising Audiological Performance – Signia improve the most common communication issues.

• 80% improvement in acceptance of a wearer’s own

795

EACH

Retail Price $1490

• 25% better speech recognition in noisy environmen normal hearing with Narrow-Directionality (offer you

• 60% reduced listening effort in demanding environ

sDemo

(Completely-in-Canal)

Now

100% Mirco CIC

(Completely-in-Canal)

Now

995

• Contemporary design with clean surfaces

• Portable rechargeability

ο 3 hour full charge resulting in up to 19 hours daily use ο 30 minute fast charge resulting in 5 additional hours use ο 3 full charges on the go

• Most natural own voice and best speech understanding in noise with Signia Nx platform • Robust fixed receiver and IP68 rated† for unmatched reliability

EACH

• Size M receiver (60/119) available in lengths 2 & 3

Performance levels

Retail Price $1990

Uncompromising Audiological Performance – Sig improve the most common communication issue

WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE? Enjoy Hometown Customer Care ALONG WITH Nationally Serviced Warranties Advanced Technology Benefits Owned Nationally Serviced Warranty No volume controls to adjust • Reduces background noise • EliminatesLocally feedback Unmatched, personalized Be secure and confident in No wind noise • Cosmetically appealing • Telephone compatible service only your local the fact that your warranty No more plugged up feeling • Comfortable • Rechargeable hearing aid consultant is backed and serviced can offer nationwide 5

• 80% improvement in acceptance of a wearer’s o

• 25% better speech recognition in noisy environ normal hearing with Narrow-Directionality (offe

• 60% reduced listening effort in demanding env

sDemo

2013’s favorite hearing aid center

Highest Rated Customer Satisfaction! We pride ourselves in providing you with the best sound quality in the industry.

PHARR, TX 78577 00 E. Expressway 83 - Ste. G • 956-702-7777

12 mos. WE GUARANTEE 0% Interest You will be satisfied with our services

Care Credit Patient Plans

24, 36 & 48 Months Available. Also 12 mos. 0% Interest. Subject to Credit Approval

upon approval

CALL (956) 702-7777 NOW! LIMITED APPOINTMENTS! Mike Pruneda

300 E. Interstate 2 - Ste. G, Pharr

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm (closed 12-1:30pm for lunch)

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES PARKS

You DON’T PLACE YOUR Until See What NEXT PRINT ORDER We Can CHOOSE ONE OF THESE GREAT DEALS ON YOUR FIRST ORDER

1,000 Full Color BUSINESS CARDS

14 pt Gloss Cover, 2-Sides

500 Full Color POSTCARDS

14 pt Gloss Cover, 2-Sides

250 Full Color TRI-FOLD BROCHURE 8½” x 11” 80lb Gloss

Do For You!

+tax

Your design or ours, during this limited time promotional offer, your price is the same with FREE Design Service and FREE Delivery with this offer. *Offer valid through April 30, 2020 Limit one of the above introductory promo offers per client

Let our team put decades of design and printing experience to work for you. Call today for your quote, or to schedule a consultation.

956.580.7800

1217 N CONWAY AVE, MISSION

(Winter Texan Times Office)

Banners • Brochures • Business Card Magnets • Business Cards • Calendars • Car Magnets • Catalogs • Door Hangers • Envelopes • Event Tickets • Floor Decals • Flyers • Folders • Greeting Cards • Hang Tags • Large Format Posters • Letterheads • Mini Menus • Notepads • Postcard Magnets • Postcards • Posters • Rack Cards • Retractable Stands • Roll Labels • Stickers • Table Tents • Window Clings • Window Decals • Yard Signs • and MORE…

From pg. 13 ed items only. Lunch served including Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmhomemade pies. Questions, call Mary view, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. Norby, 952-237-9717, gubby1946@aol. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta Retirecom; or Vicky Davis, ph. 402-885-0582, ment Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30amvid10905@gmail.com. 3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 Quilt Show & Craft Sale - Orange pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welGrove RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-12:30pm, come. For information, call Gene 937$3 donation. Over 40 quilts on display 241-8297. (some for sale). Craft and boutique items Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ for sale. Homemade caramel rolls starting Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, at 8am, lunch starting at 11am (soups and Jam starts at 1pm. sandwiches). Bed Turning at 9am, 10am, Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, & 11am. Also bucket drawing, door priz- 11:30am, Every Thursday. Lunch starts es, vendors, & 50/50. For more info, call at 11:30am, Jam starts at 12:30pm. Musi913-271-1970. cian sign up begins at 11:30am. All musiBreakfast - The Grove Subdivision, cians and singers welcome. San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles, 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with Howcoffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes” ard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The Jam Session - Pharr South Park, Pharr, Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in 12:30-3pm, Lunch available starting San Juan. Bring your own table service. 11:30am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El ValRock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Rele de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. sort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Palmview, 9-11am. Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Re- your instruments and songs and join us. sort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission Dougherty, free admission. Come join the Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, fun of Square Dancing. 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Re- contact James at 402-630-0492. sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11amJam Session - Dixieland MH Park, 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, Harlingen, 1-3pm. meal price varies. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park,

WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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 - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Johnny D, Pass The Hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Special Concert - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-7pm, The Glen Campbell Story, $13pp/$14pp/$16pp. Tickets sold

www.wintertexantimes.com

in advance, reserved seating. Call 956968-7171 or 956-638-3158. Concessions available. 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. Happy Hour/Dance - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 4-6pm, BYOB. Join us for Happy Hour and Free Music and Dance.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 15

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. 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. Square Dancing - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 6:30-8:30pm, At the Rec Hall, $5pp. 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. Mike Wingfield. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, “Black and White” Dance with Diego & Edith, $6pp, doors open at 6:30 See PARKS pg. 17

SALUTING TOP PARKS

Welcome to the Rio Grande Valley and to what WE feel is the “Best Kept Secret in the Valley.” Are you looking for a peaceful, relaxing setting in which to enjoy your retirement and make new friends? La Hacienda Estates has it all. We have 98 permanent homes and mobiles. We not only own our homes and property, but we own a percentage of the park assets. A board of directors made up of six directors and four officers govern our park.

La Hacienda

Park Amenities Include: Own your home, your property and a percent of all park assets. Gated 55 + Community • Spacious lots Wide City Streets with Curb Garbage Pick-up City Water and Sewer • Natural gas hookup Renovated Large Multi-purpose hall w/ AC Indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub Weekly Big Band & Country Jams • Dances Entertainment • Pot Luck • Bingo • Cards Saturday Breakfasts • Dominoes Darts • Pool Tables Library Shuffleboards Indoor Mail Boxes Golf Cart Parking Storage lot parking Pet friendly

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

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

Your Name:___________________________________________________Phone:____________________________________ Signature:____________________________ City:_______________________ RV Park Name:_________________________ Home State:____________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________

Check here if you would like to receive the FREE Winter Texan Times e-Edition How to Submit Your Ballot

Mail: Mail completed ballot to: Winter Texan Times • 1217 N. Conway Ave. • Mission, TX 78572, or Online: Fill out the ballot form online at www.wintertexantimes.com Ballot Rules: Complete the ballot in full, or complete the online ballot by Tuesday, February 12, 2020. Limit one entry per person. No copies permitted. Ballot must be completed using the official ballot printed in the Winter Texan Times, or the online form. Duplicate ballots will be discarded.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

WANTED!

MUSIC THIS GOOD HAS TO BE A CRIME!

e’sDAVE & DAPHNE l l i v h Nas

Daphne Anderson

Southern Gospel Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year!

Dave Salyer

Valley Star Awards

Barbara Mandrell’s guitarist for 10 years!

Duo of the Year Entertainers of the Year

CATCH THEM IF YOU CAN!

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 17 PARKS

From pg. 15 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn availBreakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, able, door prizes. 7:30-9am, Serving breakfast tacos. Encore Tribute Concert - Country SunBreakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park shine, Weslaco, 7pm, The Glen Campbell Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Story, advance tickets $13/$15/$16, at the 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe door tickets $17. Matinees at 3 pm, eve- Grande, meal price varies. ning performance at 7 pm. All tickets sold Park Wide Sale - Golden Grove RV at Country Sunshine, phone 956-968- Park, Mission, 8am-Noon. 7171. Yard Sale - Monte Cristo RV CommuEntertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mis- nity Park, Edinburg, 8am-1pm, Serving sion, 7-9pm, William Florian, $8pp. BBQ sandwiches and chips, $3pp. 3730 Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mis- Dantes Dr., Edinburg. sion, 7-9pm. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Soda, water and ice available, 50/50, door Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square prizes. Singles welcome! dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, MisSan Benito, 7pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, sion, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that $10pp in advance, $12pp at the door. include dessert and drink. Menu varies Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, monthly. $5pp. 7pm, Hot Rodz, $9pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park ReEntertainment - Bentsen Palm RV sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11amPark, Mission, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, $TBA. meal price varies. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV ReLunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmsort, Alamo, 7-9pm, Mario, $8pp. view, 11am-12:30pm, Soup and salad bar. Friday, February 7 Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, EnRegan James See PARKS pg. 18

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

TEXAS SCHEDULE

Call Ahead for Showtimes, Tickets & Seat Availability All Shows Start at 7:00 pm Unless Noted February 15

Fiesta Village Resort • Mission

February 16

Pharr South RV Resort • Pharr

February 17

Aladdin Villas • Mission

February 18

Beach Resort at South Padre Island (Previously Schlitterbahn Beach Resort) • 4:00-6:00 pm

February 19

Valley Star Award Show • Mission Bell • 1:00 pm

February 19

Winterhaven • Brownsville

February 20

John Knox Village • Weslaco- PRIVATE

February 21

Seven Oaks • Mission

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

OPEN YEAR ROUND • EVERYONE WELCOME!

OPEN - DAILY • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Feb 6 • Helen Russell & Co. Feb 13 • Roger Kenaston Band Feb 20 • Helen Russell & Co. Feb 27 • Ozark Jubilee • 2pm Come Try our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin

Seating For Large Groups

February 23

El Valle Del Sol • Mission

F RY

February 25

Beach Resort at South Padre Island (Previously Schlitterbahn Beach Resort) • 4:00-6:00 pm

February 28

Eastgate • Harlingen

February 29

Canyon Lake RV Resort • Mission

oprywest@comcast.net

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC

Thursdays • 1:00 - 5:00pm No Cover • Event Center Huge Dance Hall

FRIDAY

615-400-4939

214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX

w w w. o n t h e r i v e r. n e t • F a m i l y Ow n e d S i n c e 19 8 2

No cover charge

Mission West • Mission

February 22

FISH

Cod, Catfish,Shrimp or Combo w/baked beans, hush puppies, coleslaw & french fries

956-581-1033

Rain or shine • AC/Heated

Fridays • 1:00 - 5:00pm Rick Dodson Saturdays • 1:00 - 5:00pm Feb 8 • Rick Dodson Feb 15 • Ron Moshier Feb 22 • Rick Dodson Feb 29 • Ron Moshier Sundays • 2:00 - 6:00pm Feb 9 • Riverside Band Feb 16 • Renaissance Rockers Feb 23 • Riverside Band Mar 1 • Renaissance Rockers

RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours

Tickets on Sale Now!

GORDY & DEBBIE

Wed. Feb 12 • 1:00 - 5:00pm Doors Open 11:00am • $10p/p

Huge Dance Floor

Serving Food from Menu

COME JOIN THE FUN!

Music, Fiddling & Comedy Direct From Branson

Tickets on Sale Now!

Ozark Jubilee

Thurs, Feb 27 • 2:00pm Doors open at 1:00pm • $30

1 Hour Tours - 12:00pm 2 Hour Tours - 1:00pm

(Down River to Dam) (Up River Only) Mon. Tues. Wed. Tues & Thurs Thurs. Fri. Sat Seniors: $20 Adults: $24 Seniors: $11 -Adults: $13 $CASH ONLY$ (price includes tax)

Covered Cushion Seating • Enclosed Windows + Heating Passenger Minimum for Departures 15 for 1 Hour • 25 for 2 Hours No Outsie Beverages/Food Allowed • Private Tours Available

RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED • Call (956) 581-4477

General Admission • Theatre Seating

Sherwin Linton’s

Johnny Cash Tribute Show Wed, March 4 $10 • 2:00 - 4:30pm

Call Jennifer to plan your next Par ty/Reunion/Meeting or Private Boat Ride

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 PARKS

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 17 joy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and Mission, 2-4pm. an afternoon of great music! For more Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Karly Ruhde. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, fun! 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mis- 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday sion, 1-3pm, Country etc, best back- Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. ground band around. Homemade cookies Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal inand coffee available for a donation. More cludes french fries and coleslaw, and eiinfo call 956-585-3185 or John at 260- ther iced tea or coffee. Other concessions 615-0003. also available. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, SupPolka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, per served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows Mission, 1-3:30pm. supper. Supper menu changes from week Open House - Snow to Sun Park, to week, $6pp. Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley homes we have for sale and lease. Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Musicians by invitation only. Audiences Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singpm. ing talents! Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, cof- Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. fee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Refreshments and cake served on the Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, break. For more information contact Lar-

ry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-7:30pm, Greg Jones, no admission, pass the hat. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Bottomline Band, $8pp/$10pp at door. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Mario and the Cruisers, $10pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Jack Nelson & Texas Turnaround, $8pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-9pm, The Legends of Country with Gordy and Debbie, at the Hynes Event Center, $10pp, tickets online at www. hyneseventcenter.com. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, BYOB, concessions available, $6pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, With The Agency. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating with advance purchase. $10pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOB.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, With Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, With Rick McEwen, $7pp. Open to the public. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Ambassador of Grace, $6pp. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $7pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp. Piano magic of Floyd Cramer. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Castaways, $7pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Band Wanted, $5pp. New to Valley! Husband and wife duo classic country, gospel, classic rock, originals. Check them out! Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson and band, country music, $6pp. Saturday, February 8 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gra-

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

***Clip and Save!*** Feb. 8 at 2 & 7 PM Faith, Family, Freedom Feb. 14 at 7 PM Riverbend—Brownsville Feb. 19 at 7 PM VIP—LaFeria Feb. 21 at 6:30 PM 1015 Park—Weslaco Feb. 23 at 7 PM Big Valley– Donna Feb. 25 at 7 PM Tip-O-Texas—Pharr Feb. 27 at 7 PM Twin Palms—Rio Hondo March 3 at 7 PM Tropic Star—Pharr March 6 at 7 PM Bentsen Palm—Mission March 12 at 7 PM Bentsen Grove—Palmview March 14 at 7 PM Hidden Valley (dance)-Mission www.LindleyCreek.com/schedule

Performing Feb 19 at the Valley Star

Awards

WINTER TEXAN TIMES vy 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. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-8:30am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes and waffles. $5pp. 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. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort,

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 19

www.wintertexantimes.com

Donna, 8am-Noon, Ballroom, free. Indoor Garage Sale - Long Island Village, Port Isabel, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-10am, Biscuit and gravy, $4pp. Park Wide Patio Sales - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No charge. Don’t miss out on our park wide patio sales. Each month our residents offer items for sale, some new or slightly used but there is something for everyone. Come on by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and take home a treasure. 956-4257448. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-1pm, Free admission. Craft fair and flea market. Patio Sale throughout park. Breakfast and lunch available. Contact Linda O, Activity Director, 956-5855061. Craft Show/Flea Market - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-1pm, WANTED Crafters and vendors for Craft Fair and Flea Market. 8’ tables available for $6 each. Breakfast and lunch available. For information call Linda O, Activity Direc-

tor, 956-585-5061. Yard Sale - Monte Cristo RV Community Park, Edinburg, 8am-1pm, Serving BBQ sandwiches and chips, $3pp. 3730 Dantes Dr., Edinburg. Parkwide Sales - Resaca Bend RV Park, San Benito, 8am-1pm. Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Parkwide Garage Sale - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, 4515 Graham Rd., Harlingen. Open to the public. Patio Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-11am. Craft Fair - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 8am-12:30pm, Free admission, door prizes, quilt raffle, and sloppy joe lunch from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Located on FM 3168 across from Raymondville High School. Yard Sale - Posada del Sol RV Park, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, 28513 S Palm Ct Drive, Harlingen. Multi-family. All Park Patio Sales - San Juan Gardens, 8am-Noon. RGV Quilt Guild Meeting - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, For more information check www.rgvqg.com. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm-

view, 11am-12:30pm, Burger and more. Craft Show - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, Noon-3pm, Spring Craft Show. Lunch available for purchase. 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, Faith’s Journey concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 2pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $8pp. 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

Wintertainers

See PARKS pg. 20

www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

ae Maggie Man Smith & D y & Yodeling Music al Countr st! At It’s Be

Tradition

r Thanks Fo te o V r u Yo

o of the Ye

Du Nominated

2020 RIO GRANDE VALLEY SHOW SCHEDULE

The Legend Lives On! Wednesday Feb 19 7pm Casa Del Sol

400 Val Verde Rd. Donna, TX 78537 Attendance limited. Inquire at Casa Del Sol or Call 956 464 2272 or 314 962 7000

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 PARKS

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 19 join the fun! 7-10pm, The Classics (Sock Hop), adOpen Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, vanced tickets $10pp. 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mislunch served with free will donation. sion, 7-10pm, Route 66, doors open at 6 Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mis- pm, $7pp. sion, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Entertainment - Casa del Sol, DonPalm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will na, 7pm, Lindley Creek and Williamson donation accepted. Branch, $15pp advance, $18pp at the Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV door. Concessions available. For more Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to en- information call 956-464-9024 Craig or joy or take part. Karyl Ruhde. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Sarah Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to Smith Trio, $8pp/$10pp at door. 6:30 pm. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, MisDance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, sion, 7pm, Benson Family Singers, fam- Mission, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $10pp. ily country and bluegrass, $7pp. Valentines Dance - El Valle Del Sol/ Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Route Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Hot Rodz, 66, $6pp. $9pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mis- The Dixons, $6pp. Singles welcome, set sion, 7-9pm, Roger Wayne illusionist, ups available. BYOB, snack bar available, $7pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, MisDance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Ala- sion, 7-10pm, North of the Border Band, mo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Every- $5pp. body welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, music requests, line dancing instruction. 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $7pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, Entertainment - Wagon City North, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp. Mission, 7pm, Dale and Gale. For more Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, info call Judy at 765-490-1503.

Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, William Florian - songs and spirit of the 60’s, $7pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Helen Russell, $7.50pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info 815-228-6221. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Magie Mae & Steve Ray, $8pp. Popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream bars available. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, The Glen Campbell Story, $16/$14/$13, $14 at the door. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp in advance and at the door. BYOB, in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Ron & Jan Easter, $7pp. Dance - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-10pm, Steven May, $5pp. BYOB and ice is provided. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp in advance, $10pp at the door. Tickets on sale January 17. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Now Sold Out - At the Hynes Event Center, with The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Everyone welcome, tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concession open, set-up available. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Diego, fundraiser dance. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info. Sunday, February 9 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 Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, 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 Sun-

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

Grammy Nominated Nashville Artist

TOM WURTH Feb 14 • Valentine’s Dinner Show Casa Del Sol, Donna Feb 15 • Orange Grove, Edinburg Feb 18 • Fun N Sun, San Benito Feb 19 • Valley Star Awards Performance Mission Bell, Mission Feb 20 • Alamo Rec Veh Park, Alamo Feb 21 • Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco Feb 23 • Sunshine (Ice Cream Social), Harlingen Feb 28 • Circle T, Mission Mar 3 • Trophy Gardens, Alamo Mar 6 • Llano Grande Happy Hour, Mercedes Mar 7 • Sunshine, Harlingen Mar 8 • Alamo Palms, Alamo Contact: Valerie Clark, Print It PR, PRServices@PrintItPR.com 615-473-1105 www.TomWurth.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

,day each month. - Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. e Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denomi,national 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 ymonth. 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. s Church Service - Enchanted Valley dRanch, Mission, 9-10am, All are wel-come. 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 ePark, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, communion first Sunday of each ,month. Everyone welcome. For informa.tion call 815-228-6221. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mis,sion, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nonhdenominational services. Enjoy cookies -and coffee along the Rio Grande after the

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 21

www.wintertexantimes.com

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. Public Meal Chicken Dinner - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am, $10pp in advance. Sunday chicken fried dinner. Must buy tickets in advance in our Rec Hall at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. 3pc chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, ice tea and dessert. 956-425-7448. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Gospel Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 2-4pm. 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, Fred King/Bob Dolle, $6pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra, free. Dance - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 3-5:30pm, Dance to The Dixon’s from 3-5:30 pm, burgers and chips served at 5:30 pm. Dance only $5pp. Burger and chips $3.50pp. 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! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Roast Beef Sandwich. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 5:30-7pm, Pick Pocket Gene, concessions available. 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,

Wintertainers

See PARKS pg. 22

www.wintertexantimes.com

See PARKS pg. 22

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

• Bluegrass Terry Smith Rockabilly Full Band Composer of “Far-Side Banks of Jordan” & Featuring the

Quilted Country Band

From Nashville

Adam Pope Brand New Shows

Don’t Miss Out - 2 Shows Only

2020 RIO GRANDE VALLEY SHOW DATES

Feb. 14 • Val Verde RV Park, Donna • 6:00 PM Feb. 15 • Magnolia Village RV Park, Donna • 2:00 PM Feb. 16 • Palm Shadows RV Park, Donna • 2:00 PM Feb. 16 • Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • 7:00 PM Feb. 17 • Heritage Square RV Park, Mission • 7:00 PM Feb. 18 • The Grove RV Park, San Juan • 7:00 PM Feb. 19 • Acacia RV & Mobile Home Park, Alamo • 7:00 PM Feb. 20 • Weslaco Inn, Weslaco • 7:00 PM Feb. 21 • Wintergreen Estates, Mission • 6:30 PM Feb. 22 • W & I Resort, Mission • 7:00 PM Feb. 23 • Kenwood RV & Mobile Home Resort La Feria • 7:00 PM Feb. 24 • Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission • 7:00 PM Feb. 25 • Quiet Village II RV Park, Donna • 7:00 PM Feb. 26 • San Juan Gardens, San Juan • 7:00 PM Feb. 29 • Roadrunner RV Park, Alamo • 7:00 PM

www.terrysmithmusic.com

Leslie Blasing Park Shows

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

Feb. 15 - Llano Grande’s Hynes Event Center - Mercedes

BYOB • Dance From 7-10pm Sunday • Feb 9 • Trophy Gardens • 7pm Feb. 17 - Leslie Presents!! Production Show Monday • Feb 10 • Mission Bell • 7pm Port Isabel Cultural & Events Center

Feb. 21 - Bit O Heaven - Donna BYOB • Dance From 7-9pm

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

adampopemusic.com

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.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 PARKS

From 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Valentines Round Dance Party. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30pm, William Florian, “The John Denver Story”, $8pp. 1402 S. Cage Blvd. 956-787-7839. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, The Glen Campbell Story, $13/$14pp. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-8:15pm, Dale & Gayle, $7pp, raffle. Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Southbound Band, $7pp, bring your own setup, ice provided, soda & water sold. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin and Pam Linton, $7pp in advance, $8pp day of. Call 314681-3388 for more info. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo!

www.wintertexantimes.com

pg. 21 Sunday Night Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Sara Smith Trio Show, $7pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Faiths Journey, $7pp. Excellent entertainment. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, Williamson Branch, $8pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. Everyone welcome, concessions available. Monday, February 10 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft & Patio Sale - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Located in the Rec Hall, large assortment of crafts. 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

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

& RV Park, Noon-2pm. 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. 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, Grilled pork chops. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Pot pie. 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, Business 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan Mondays beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is served for a free will donation.

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

2019 Winner

Valley Star Awards Comedy Novelty Act of the Year

2020 Nominee

Valley Star Awards Comedy Novelty Act of the Year

2020 Rio Grande Shows Feb 7 • Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • 1 PM Feb 9 • Countryside Mobile Home & RV Park, Donna • 5:30 PM Feb 12 • VIP LaFeria RV Park, 600 E Expressway 83 •7 PM Feb 16 • Alamo Palms Recreation Club, Alamo • 6 PM Feb 18 • Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco • 7 PM Feb 19 • Paradise Park Inc, McAllen • 7 PM Feb 20 • Llano Grande Resort-Hynes Center, Mercedes • Dinner Show • 5:30 PM Feb 21 • Tropic Winds RV Resort, Harlingen 7 PM Feb 28 • Blue Bonnet, Mission • 7 PM (816) 525-8718 www.pickpocket.com E-Mail: gene@pickpocket.com

BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds

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

Concert •February 8, 2020

Faith’s Journey

A traditional Southern Gospel trio from Branson, Missouri, declare God’s glory through song.

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

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

Line Dancing

Every Wednesday 10am

Happy Hour • 3-4:30pm Every week Monday-Friday

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

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

Fundraiser Dance

Saturday, February 8 7-10pm Diego

Dances

Saturday, February 15 7-10pm Hired Hand

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

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

- Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, .Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. l 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. n Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, -Harlingen, 6-8pm, Weekly every Monday. s Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ eTradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Adam Pope, h$8pp. a Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Misrsion, 7-9pm, Gordy and Debbie, $10pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, ,7pm, Jason Coleman - Piano Magic of eFloyd Cramer, $7pp. Concessions available. , Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Diego -and Edith. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 drawing available. - Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Maggie Mae, ,$7pp. d Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch dRV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin -& Pam Linton, variety, $8pp. Tuesday, February 11 s Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 23

www.wintertexantimes.com

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 Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch served. Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. 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. 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, Jim Vollmer & Marie Omann, $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, 2-4pm, PH III-IV D Dance/Workshop. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Steven May. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James, pass the hat. Everyone welcome, concessions open, set-up available. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations.

Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, 2 tacos or taco salad choice of beef or chicken, drink & dessert $6pp. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Valentines Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 6-9pm, Gilbert, $6pp. Doors open at 5:30pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets, cookies at intermission for donation. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Sarah Smith Trio, $8pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, William Florian, $9pp. 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. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $8pp. See PARKS pg. 24

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

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

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Feb 10 - Adam Pope - $8

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Feb 11 - Sarah Smith - $8

Cruisers - $10 Feb 12, Mar 14

Feb 16 - Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $10

Hot Rodz - $9

Feb 22 - Shelly & Darren - $7

Feb 8, Mar 6

Barefoot Becky - $10 Feb 14

Tiny Hill Orchestra - FREE Feb 9, Mar 8

The Agency - $10 Feb 29

Feb 15 - Lawless & Mae- $8

Feb 18 - Maggie Mae - $8 Feb 24 - Spittin Image - $8 Mar 7 - Car Show (10am) - Free

OPEN HOUSE

Every Wednesday & Friday • 1-3pm Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease

All Events Listed Open To The Public GRAND OPENING QUILT SHOW PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN Feb 18 • 12-3pm • $1 Feb 13 • 9am • $5 LINE DANCING WITH KEITH

Must Pre-Register – Spaces Limited

DANCES

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

Feb 5 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7 Feb 12 • Texas Wheels – Pre-Valentines Dinner and Dance • 7pm • $15 Dinner: 5pm - Chicken Parm & Pasta Feb 19 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7

COUNTRY INVITATIONAL JAM Saturday Feb 8 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Pizza $8

Monday & Wednesday 10am (Beginner/Improver) Instructor Donation Accepted.

SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL

Every Friday 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple

ROCK & ROLL INVITATIONAL JAM Tuesday Feb 11 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Philly Cheesesteak $5

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 PARKS

From Come join in the fun! Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Darren and Shelly, $8pp. Valentines Dance - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Dance to the music of the Driscolls Band. 8989 W Business 83, Harlingen, TX. Everyone welcome. Wednesday, February 12 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 & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Park Rummage - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. 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. Craft Show - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 10am-2pm. Craft Sale & Yard Sale - Val Verde RV

www.wintertexantimes.com

pg. 23 Park, Donna, 10am-6pm, Craft tables are available for rent. Please contact 515587-2227 for more information. 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.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

For information 815-228-6221. Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country Music Jam with lots of fun music, laughs and friends! Come early - Lunch available at 11:30 am, Jam starts 1-3 pm. Contact Park Office at 956585-5061. 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 - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Diego, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Tavie, pass the hat. Popcorn, nachos, and soft drinks available. All welcome. 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 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 audience 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, Rick McEwen, $8pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn/soda/ ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Valentine Dance. Prerounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square dance with rounds Ron Bet-

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

American Legion Post 37 1305 E. Jasmine Ave. – McAllen

956-682-7841

TROPHY GARDENS

Shuffle Board Tournaments

Division of WILDER CORPORATION

Wednesday Dances 5pm-9pm

WELCOME BACK!

Every Sunday • 2pm

Feb. 5 - Dave Perryman Band Feb. 12th - Driftin’ Cowboys Feb. 19th - Jeff Gordon Show Feb. 26th - Jack Kay Tacos/Chalupas - 5pm-7pm th

Friday Dances 7pm-11pm

Feb. 7th - Texas Storm Feb. 14th - Jealous Heart Feb. 21st - Riverside Band Feb. 28th - Barbed Wire Kitchen Dinners $8.00 - 5pm-7pm

Saturday Dances 8pm-11pm

Feb. 8th - The Rovers Feb. 15th - Leo Perez & Friends Feb. 22nd - Orgullo Band Feb. 29th - Solitaire Burgers by Dea - 4pm-7pm

Special Events

Feb. 14 - Steak & Shrimp Dinner $25 for 2 or $15 for 1 Pre-sale Tickets on Sale Now Feb. 25th - Mardis Gras/Fat Tuesday Shrimp Boil $8 5-7pm w/Live Music 5-9pm th

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm Smokin’ Gun - February 8 - $6 Bottom Line - February 15 - $6 Diego - February 22 - $7 Rewind - February 29 - $8 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

ENTERTAINMENT

Adam Pope February 9 • 7 pm - $7 Maggie Mae February 16 • 7 pm - $8 Doors Open At 6pm • Tickets available in advance or at the door

OPEN JAMS

Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm

CRAFT SHOW • 9am-12pm

Feb 22 • Lunch 11:30am 800 SH 495 Alamo, TX 78516 956-685-5300 OPEN TO PUBLIC • WE SALUTE ALL VETERANS!!! Jason & Stephanie Skelly, Act. Dir.

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)

ALL PARK DRIVEWAY EVERY SUNDAY SALE

Sat. Nov. 18,Jan. 13 & Mar. 10 • 7am-12pm

Church Services - 10am Movies – 7pm – FREESALE • Snack Bar Open CRAFT Tues.,EVERY Nov. 28,TUESDAY Jan 30 & Feb 27 8am – 12noon • Lunch Served

Bingo – 7pm Snack Bar Open at 5:30pm EVERY SUNDAY

Church Services EVERY THURSDAY Non-Denominational - 10am Movies – 7pm – •Starts Karaoke – 6:30pm Snack12/3/17 Bar Open Snack Bar Open

DANCES • 7PM - 10PM

TUESDAY Sat. EVERY Feb. 8 - Classics - $10 adv Bingo – 6:15pm - Starts 11/7/17 Sat. Feb. 15 - Agency - $10 adv Snack Bar- Open 6:00pm- $5 Sat. Feb. 22 BurninatEmber Snack Bar Open EVERY THURSDAY

JAMS • 12:30PM Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts 12/7/17 Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie

DANCES • 7PM Every Thurs.- 10PM Sat.&Nov. Grey Rock - $5 Rock Roll 18 w/ -Howard O. Bedient Snack Bar Open at 11:30am JAMS • 12:30PM

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie Shelley & Starts Darren1/3/18 • Wed., Feb. 12 Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ Shake, Rattle & Roll- Starts • Wed.,12/17/17 Feb. 19 Howard O. Bedient Snack BarMan Open at 11:30am The Piano • Wed., Feb. 26

956-223-9359 - Del Briggs rgvactivities.com

pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com 956-223-9359 - Del Briggs

CASA DEL SOL JAMS EVERY FRIDAY Rock & Country Jam

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

COWBOY CHURCH

Feb. 15 with Lindley Creek 9am Breakfast 7:30-8:30am

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 8, 2pm and 7pm Faith, Family, Freedom with Lindley Creek and Williamson Branch Show - $15/$18 Feb. 10, 7pm - Jason Coleman Show - $7 Feb. 14, 6pm - Tom Wurth Valentine Dinner & Show $15adv for both/$8 for show Joe & Kathy Compton, Park Managers 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

956-464-9024

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

ezelberger - casual 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 ,drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal sand free Fish Dinner. $7pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ hTradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Cruisers, l$10pp. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park yEast, La Feria, 7pm, Pick Pocket Gene, $8pp. , Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, ,Weslaco, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, classic -country with rock and roll, $8pp, doors dopen at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, V7pm, Absolutely Country, Definitely Gos,pel, $8pp. m Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Shelley & Darren. V Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, -7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern /Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs avail-able $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. - Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance with &Texas Wheels, $7pp. - Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, &Mission, 7-9pm. - Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Re-

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 25

www.wintertexantimes.com sort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Maggie Mae and Steven Ray, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the door. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Roger Kenaston Band, $6pp. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, 60’s Mania. This Tribute features hits from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. Stop by our Activity Office for advance tickets and reserved seating, or call 956425-7448. $16/$14/$13pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Kai, $7pp. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle, and Roll, $8pp. Entertainment and Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Diego & Edith, live variety music, $6pp. Thursday, February 13 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, Lunch will be served. 50-50 raffle. 605-760-0366. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Craft/Yard/Ropa - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch from

10:30am til 12:00pm. Public invited. Vendors welcome. No table fee. Phone Sandy, 320-224-1998. 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 and 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. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. See PARKS pg. 26

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

BIT O HEAVEN

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

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3:30-5PM Curt James • Pass the Bucket

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

Friday Night Dances • 7 - 10pm Feb. 7 • Sweetwater • $6 Feb. 14 • Bill Chrastil • $8 Feb. 21 • Dixon & Company • $6 Feb. 28 • Diego • $7 Mar. 6 • Sweetwater • $6 Yard & Craft Sale CS • Feb. 21 • 8am - 12noon Entertainment • 7 - 9pm Feb. 4 • Helen Russell • $7 Feb. 18 • Shake, Rattle & Roll • Pass The Hat Quilt Show Mar. 4 • 12noon - 3pm Randy & Nancy Zuleger, Act. Dir.

938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 956-783-2605

1015 W. Sam Houston St. • Pharr, Tx 78577 WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

OPEN HOUSE

Sat & Sun • Feb 8 & 9 • 1-4pm • Mobile Homes • Park Models • Vacant Lots

RESERVE NOW FOR NEXT SEASON! Come Join Us! Every Monday • Jams 1-3pm Sat, Feb 8th • William Florian • 7pm • $7 “Songs and Spirit of the 60’s” Sun, Feb 9th • Fred King/Bob Dolle Entertainment• 2pm • $6

Feb 5 • Jason Coleman • $8pp Feb 12 • Rick McEwen • $8pp

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER 4:30pm • $4pp

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

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM

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

FEB 8 • Regan James - $7 FEB 14 • The Lockharts - $7 FEB 22 • Jealous Heart - $7

ENTERTAINMENT FEB 10 • Gordy & Debbie • Tickets On Sale Now

FEB 6 • 7-9pm William Florian - $8 FEB 17 • 7-9pm Dave & Daphine - $10 FEB 24 • 7-9pm Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $8

MEAL EVENTS Feb 7 • Jack Nelson and Texas Turnaround • $8pp PANCAKE BKFAST - 7:30am-8:30am - $5 Feb 14 • Sweetwater Valentine’s Dance • $8pp FEB 8, MAR 14 BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale TACOS - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 11, MAR 10 SATURDAYS • JAMS 11am-1pm • All Welcome HAMBURGERS - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 18, MAR 24 BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. SUNDAYS • GOSPEL JAMS PIZZA - 4-5:30pm - $7 FEB 25, MAR 31 1-3pm • 4th Sunday every month Karaoke every Sunday • 5 pm PULLED PORK - 4-5:30pm - $6 BYOB/snacks. FEB 4, MAR 3 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

CRAFT SALE

FEB 20, MAR 19 • 8am-12pm

(Hand-Made/Vendors Welcome/Call 605-280-8167)

1415 Aladdin Villas W Mission, TX 78572 956-581-1288

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 PARKS

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 25 Canadian and American Dance - Sun- for sale. Coffee and cookies during intershine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, mission for donation. Call Myra 254-449Entertainment for all who love to dance. 4568. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, Square Dancing - Llano Grande Lake every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 956-425-7448. 6:30-8:30pm, At the Rec Hall, $5pp. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, MisEntertainment - Tropic Winds MH & sion, 4-5pm. RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Kainoa Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Show, $8pp/$10pp at door. Palmview, 4-5:30pm. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Donna, 4:30pm, BYOB/own table ser- Wheels, $7pp. vice/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. Worship - Bibleville Conference $4pp/all you can eat. Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Grande Lake Park Resort and Country 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing/Texas Hoe Down, Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the $10pp/$12pp at the door. Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, “Valentine’s Day” Dance with 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Pelican West, $10pp, doors open at 6:30 Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palm- pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn availview, 6-8pm. able, door prizes. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Encore Tribute Concert - Southern Benito, 6pm, Valentine’s Dinner Show Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, 60’s with Jason Coleman, catered by Texas Mania, advance tickets $13/$15/$16, at Roadhouse. $18pp. the door tickets $17. Matinees at 3 pm, Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, evening performance at 7 pm. All tickets Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. sold at Country Sunshine, phone 956Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, 968-7171. Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Re-

sort, Alamo, 7pm, Patsy Cline Tribute Show with Rainy, high energy show features all our favorite “Patsy” songs along with interesting bits of trivia and hilarious stories. $7pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Diego! $6pp. Soda, water, and ice available, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Greyrock. Singles welcome, setups available. For more info call 956-475-5018. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Absolutely Country, $10pp. Friday, February 14 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, am, Route 66 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. Annual Craft & Bake Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am, 2401 N. Abram Rd., Mission. 262-763-8503.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Craft Show & Bake Sale - Green Valley Ranch, Mission, 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. 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, Pizza and salad bar. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 11:30am-1pm, Valentine’s Luncheon/ Brett Marshall, $14pp. 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

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

WINTER RANCH RV RESORT www.winterranchrv.com

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

600 St. Hwy. 495 • Alamo,TX

Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Feb. 7 • Regan James Feb. 14 • Route 66 Feb. 21 • South Texas Ramblers Feb. 28 • Shake, Rattle & Roll Sock Hop • $7

Feb. 10 Pot Pie Dinner - 4:30-6:00pm DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 7 - The Castaways - $7 Feb. 11 • 7-9 pm Feb.14 - Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $10 Feb. 16 • 7-9 pm Pelican West - $20 Bob Dolle & Hall of Fame - $7 Tickets On Sale Now Feb. 18 • 7-9 pm Feb. 21 - The Fabulous Cruisers - $10 Magic Valley Men of A Chord - $7 Tickets On Sale Now Feb. 20 • 7-8 pm

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Feb. 5 - Bill Chrastil Show -$8.00 Feb. 8 - Jason Coleman Show $8 in advance/$10 at the door Tickets On Sale Now Feb. 11 - Darren & Shelly Show -$8.00 Feb. 12 - Kai Show -$7.00 All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Peggy Creach & Kathy Tyler, Co-Directors

Pan O Steel High School Drum - $5

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

CRAFT FAIR March 7 • 8am to noon CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED 501 W. Owassa Rd • Pharr, Texas 78577

956-787-6538 FOR INFO/TICKETS

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

Feb. 13 • Rainy - Patsy Cline Tribute • $7 Feb. 20 • Shake, Rattle & Roll • $8 Feb. 27 • Faith’s Journey • $10

Make sure your events are like...

THIS!! H ow?

Advertise in th eV Winter Texan Palley ’s #1 aper

CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm

Second Tuesday of Every Month

Feb. 11 • Mar. 10

Vendors Welcome

For information call:

FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

(956) 783-4587

A Division of Wilder Corp.

956.580.7800

email: ads@wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 27

www.wintertexantimes.com

-and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260h615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV tResort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. e Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. - Open House - Snow to Sun Park, tWeslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the shomes 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, cof-fee and goodies. New jammers welcome. / Entertainment - W&I Resort, Mission, 2pm, Sherwin & Pam Linton Valentine mShow, $8pp, ice cream sold. - Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, dMission, 2-4pm. e Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, rWeslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, ,Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the ,fun! Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palm-view, 4-5:30pm. - Valentines Dinner Show - Country sSunshine, Weslaco, 4:30-8pm, Kai,

$16pp. Tickets sold in advance only. Menu: Hawaiian chicken and sides. Call 956-968-7171 or 956-638-3158 for tickets. 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. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 5pm, Helen Russell Valentine Dinner Show. For more info call Judy at 765-490-1503. Valentine Dinner and Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5-9:30pm, Tickets on sale at Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7600 Monroe St. Mission, Monday-Friday 9am-12 pm and 1-9pm. $12pp dinner and dance. 956-519-8597. 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. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 6pm, Tom Wurth Valentine Show, $15 adv for dinner & show, $8pp for show

only. Dinner at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. For more information call 956-464-9024. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6-10pm, Valentine’s dinner and dance. Pelican West, $20pp, tickets on sale January 24. 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. Valentine’s Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 6pm, Dinner at 6pm and dance at 7pm. $15pp. 320-226-0366. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-7:30pm, Terry Smith Show, no admission charge. Pass the hat only. Come early to get a good seat! Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, With Greg Jones Variety Show. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Rewind, $12pp/$14pp at door. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Barefoot Becky, $10pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Valentine’s Dance - Sweetwater, $8pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, pop-

corn/soda for sale. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, BYOB, snack bar available, $10pp. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Bill Chrastil, BYOB, concessions available, $8pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, The Lockharts, $7pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOB. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rusty Rockers, $8pp. Open to the public. Soda, ice cream, popcorn available. Open to the public. Questions, call Marylyn Mason, 816-616-8320 or Lucy Johnson, 815-2890916. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, William Florian, $7pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $8pp. Country and wonderful yodeler. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Pastor Pudge Show, $7pp. Dinner $10pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. See PARKS pg. 28

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

MAGIC VALLEY PARK

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

Victoria Palms Resort

Residents’ Association

2300 East Business Highway 83

Be a part of the FUN at Llano Grande! Upcoming Events:

Woodshop Cookout – Feb 18, 4-6pm All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Saturdays, 7:30-10am, $7.50pp

Upcoming Entertainment: Feb 7 – Gordy & Debbie

https://hyneseventcenter.com/ Purchase online and your tickets will be waiting at the door.

Saturday Dances

Doors Open 6:00 pm, Dance from 7-10pm Tickets available to the public Monday before the dance.

Southern Knights – Feb 29, $7pp Pelican West – Mar 7, $8pp 956-565-2638 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes, TX www.llanogranderesort.com

*Schedule Subject to Change*

SHOWS

Magic Valley Feb. 8, 2pm • Shake, Rattle 2300 E. Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 and Roll • $8 ACTIVITIES 956-968-8242 22,Largest 3pm • Absolutely Country, One Feb. of the Pool Halls in the Aquacises – Bean Bag – Bingo – www.magicvalleypark.com Definitely Gospel • $8 Valley with 11 tables. Church – Country Jam – Crafts & Craft Feb.Courts 26, 7pmwell • Billmaintained Chrastil • $8and 24 Shuffle Sales - Darts – Exercises – HorseFriday Dances

Country Legends show Feb. 21,Leagues 7-10pm Monday • Steventhru MayFriday & Scheduled Golf – Chicago Rewired The Southern Knights • $7 Slow Pitch Baseball Team The premier Chicago tribute band Feb. 28, 3-4:30pm • Diego • Pass The Hat Mar 5 – 1981 The Concert in Central Park Popcorn/Soft Drinks Available For Purchase Simon & Garfunkel–Old Friends tribute show SUNDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • 7 pm For more info and to buy tickets: Quilt Show Jan. 29&– Needlework Freddie & Sheila - $6 Feb 27

602 N. Victoria Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 (956)782-3263

The Crowning Touch

Weslaco, Texas 78596 956-968-8242 www.magicvalleypark.com Upcoming Entertainment

floodlit Large Games/Card Room with multiple activities (schedule random) Feb. 7, 7-10pm • The&Agency • $10 2 indoor Pickle Ball Courts

Feb. 12 Feb. – Jason Whorlow 19, 11am • $2- $6 Feb. 19 – Laughing Bird - $7 Feb. 26 – JC Harrison - $7 8am-12pm Mar. 12 –Feb. Jul 26, & the Chrome - $7

Craft and Vendor Sale

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast 8-11am • $4

Park Wide Patio Sale Mar. 7, 7-11am

Ranchero Village

1900 S. Bridge Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 Contact: Kerry 269-599-6845

Friday • Dances • 7-10pm

shoes – Movie Night – Oil Painting – Pancakes Breakfasts - Potluck – Quilting (Monday) – Quilting Too – Watercolor Painting -Wood Carvers – Yoga – Zumba

Feb 7 – Rewind – $10 Feb 14 – Agency – $10 Feb 21 – Hot Rodz – $8

Sunday Entertainment

Feb 9 – Sara Smith Trio FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • 7 pm – May $7 - $7.50 Feb. 3 –7pm Steven Feb. The Agency - $10 Feb 1617––Shelly & Darren Feb. 24 – 7pm Manitoba Fugitives $6 – $7 Feb 23-–Mon. Kainoa Karaoke Feb. 6Kamaka & 20 – 7pm Country Jam - Jan. 7pm – 30, $7 Feb 13 & 27 Craft Sale - Feb. 15 – 8am-12noon

Valentine’s Day Luncheon with Brett Marshall Feb. 14 • 11:30am-1pm • $14 In The Ballroom

DANCES 7-10pm

Fri. Feb. 7 • The Fabulous Cruisers $10 Tues. Feb. 11 • Diego & Edith $7 Thurs. Feb. 13 • Leslie Blasing – Texas Hoe Down $10/$12 Tues. Feb. 18 • Texas Wheels $7 Fri. Feb. 21 • Agency $9

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.

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Feb. 6 • Ron Moisher • Pass The Hat In The Ballroom

CRAFT FAIR

Saturday Feb. 8 • 8am-12pm • Free

CONCERTS 7-9PM

Craft Sale

The Glen Campbell Story Feb. 9 • $13 & $14

Yard Sale

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

February 19 – 8am-12pm March 7 – 8am-1pm

QUILT SHOW

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

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 PARKS

www.wintertexantimes.com

From pg. 27 Valentine Dance - Alamo Paradise $4pp. Acres, 7-9:30pm, Lyle Beaver, $6pp. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast 7-10pm, Night Ryders, $10pp. served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. Saturday, February 15 9:00am Lindley Creek, come worship and Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gra- Craig or Karyl Ruhde. vy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. 7:30-9am, Menu and price varies each Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, time. For more info call 956-475-5018. Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for the view along the Rio Grande. Contact $5. Park Office at 956-585-5061. Craft Sale - Mission Bell Resort/ Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, Tradewinds, Mission, 8am-Noon. 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, with biscuit & gravy served every alter- Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk nate Saturday. biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, served with hashbrowns and bacon, sauPalmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. sage links, or ham, and toast. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - LlaMarket Square - Oleander Acres, Misno Grande Lake Park Resort and Country sion, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Event Center, $7.50pp. Tail Gate Sale - El Valle Del Sol/El Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, Valle de la Luna, Mission, 8am, Free. 7:30-9am, Varied menu including panCraft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, cakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and Pharr, 8am-Noon, Exciting new vendors gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. with great craft items. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ Craft & Patio Sales - Hidden Valley El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8am-

Noon, Refreshments and lunch will be available at the same time. Interested vendors can call: 843-424-0778. Craft Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No charge. Stop by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and see what our craft show is all about. Talented vendors selling homemade crafts. Breakfast is available for purchase. Open to the public. 956-425-7448. Show-Tell & Sell Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale and Bake Sale - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Spring Craft Sale - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. 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

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

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, Soul’d Out Quartet concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 2pm, Terry Smith, $7pp. Concessions available. 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. Masquerade Ball and Supper - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 6-10pm, $12pp. Come and join the fun. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to enjoy or take part. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:309:30pm, Helen Russell Band, $6pp. SinSee PARKS pg. 41

Wintertainers www.wintertexantimes.com

For more information, photos and tour schedules visit

Wintertainers at www.wintertexantimes.com TM

Make sure your events are like... Entertainment (Shows start at 7pm) Feb. 10 • Maggie Mae • $7 Feb. 16 • Terry Smith • $7 Feb. 17 • Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel • $10

Dances (7pm - 10pm) Feb. 13 • Regan James • $7 Feb. 27 • Diego & Edith • $7

Patio Sale

First Saturday each month 8am-Noon Mar. 7

Craft Sale

Second Friday each month 8am-Noon Feb. 14, Mar. 13 Call Deena Byrd 515-238-5859

Big Band/Rock and Roll Jam Every Friday 7-9pm Musicians & Vocalists by request only For info call Roger Steiger 507-273-3895

Weight Watchers Meetings Each Wednesday 11:30am-1:00pm

Palm Shadows Worship Service

Sunday at 9:00am

200 N. Val Verde Road Donna, Texas 78537 Connie Perry Activity Director-607-427-3082

DANCES

“Black & White” Dance Diego & Edith Thurs. February 6, 7:00-10:00 pm • $6 “Valentine’s Day” Dance Pelican West Thurs. February 13, 7:00-10:00 pm • $10 “TETWP” Dance The Hot Rodz Thurs. February 20, 7:00-10:00 pm • $8 Doors Open at 6:30pm – BYOB Ice, pop & popcorn available, Door Prizes Contact Info - Rick & Penny Chorneyko 204-918-0186

THIS!!

HOW

Advertise in the Valley’s #1 Winter Texan Paper

ENTERTAINMENT

February 5 • Williamson Branch • $8 February 12 • Rusty Rierson • $8 February 19 • Shelley and Darren • $8 Doors open at 6pm, Program begins at 7pm Contact info - Ken & Terry Thomson 431-777-5449

Pine to Palm Resort Park 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco, TX

For more information call: 956-580-7800 email: ads@wintertexantimes.com

a e r

e -

, -

V g 0 e

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 29

www.wintertexantimes.com

Six Great Acts Entertaining between Award Presentations

1 9 2 0 2 0

9th Annual

Valley Star

, t

AWAR D S S H OW

n -

Brought to you by

Rick McEwen Dave & Daphne

t .

V -

FEB. 19 • 1 - 4 PM Lunch Available 12 - 1 PM Mission Bell Resort 1711 E. Bus. 83 - Mission

Tom Wurth

Vote for your favorites in the Winter Texan Times.

TICKETS $15 PP $12.50

Desert Polynesia Maggie Mae & Dan Smith

FOR GROUPS OF 15 OR MORE

Valley Star Awards Show Ticket Outlets

To Order by Phone Call: 865-253-2514 Or purchase tickets at any of these locations:

Purchase Tickets Online: www.wintertexantimes.com

• Winter Texan Times

Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel • Mission Bell Resort

1217 N Conway, Mission call 956-585-4833 • Charlene Perreault at Casa del Valle • Karen Iannelli at Alamo Rose call 512-771-9859 call 414-761-0273

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

Art Bash, Korean Lanterns at IMAS

2720 N. Conway Ave. Mission, TX 78574

Serving the BEST

Chicken Salad

in the Valley

Come and Savor a $ Delightful Experience Let us host your next

Special Occasion!

956 583-8686

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Bring This ad for

1.00 OFF YOUR MEAL

One coupon per person. Minimim purchase of $8

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 11am - 5pm Sat: 11am - 3pm

The International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) will be hosting Art Bash on Thursday, February 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. to continue its Family Fun Night series on the first Thursday of every month. Visitors can celebrate different forms of art at the IMAS including spirograph art, Surrealism, Mexican folk art, and music. A special performance by Musical Living Academy students will take place at 5 p.m. Guided tours in the galleries and outdoor sculpture areas will be provided throughout the evening. Recently opened exhibits include Cosmic Connections: The Metaphysical Practice of Kirk Clark and light sculptures from Jinju, South Korea. At 6 p.m. UTRGV philosophy professor Dr. Remei Capdevila Werning will present a talk entitled “The Impossible Question - What is Art?” The IMAS has partnered with UTRGV’s Department of Philosophy to present Philosophy for Everyone talks, an ongoing series of philosophy lectures at the museum for a broad audience. The IMAS is hosting special giant light sculptures on museum grounds for visitors to view during the month of February. The City of Jinju, South Korea, has loaned these sculptures to the IMAS following their special appearances in

the McAllen Holiday Parade and at the McAllen Convention Center. This collaboration bridges both communities through festivals and cultural events such as the IMAS Art Bash on February 6 and Lunar New Year Festival on February 8. International dignitaries including Mr. Jung Jae Min, Vice Mayor of Jinju toured the IMAS in early December to see firsthand the site for this art form and the treasures of the museum’s Mexican and Latin American Folk-Art Exhibit and experience a taste of South Texas arts and culture. Visit theimasonline.org or fb.com/imasmcallen for the full event program. The Art Bash is included in cost of General Admission and free for IMAS Members. WIC and EBT cardholders can visit the museum for $1 per person. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. On the first Thursday of each month, IMAS is open until 8 p.m. Visit theimasonline. org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

511 E Loop 374 - Palmview, TX 78572

(956) 585-5551

www.missionwestrv.com

2020/2021 Season Special FIRST TIME AT MISSION WEST

999

Move-in Park Model or Mobile Home.

First Season

FREE

Stay Up To 5 Months! 340 Large RV Lots on 50 Acres! Many Activities – Walking Trails Birding and Butterfly Area – Wifi Dog Park – Rec Halls Multipurpose Hall With Stage and Kitchen – Laundry – Billiards Heated Pool – Golf Course

and So Much More!!

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

Vote for your favorite golf course

The deadline to vote for your favorite golf course is drawing near. You have until 5 p.m., Wednesday, February 12 to cast your vote. Your vote can be made by using the ballot located in the Winter Texan Times paper, or online at www.wintertexantimes.com. This week, and the past two weeks, we have highlighted a favorite golf course from each area of the Valley. While you

can consider voting for these again this year, consider the hidden gems that we published in November as well to help you with your votes this year. Please review these stories and use your best judgement from your experience to place your vote on your favorite golf course in the Lower, Mid and Upper Valley.

Lecture series presents iconic companies of Texas

Join Mission Historical Museum (MHM) for sweets and light refreshments as they present their Lecture Series on February 8 at 11 a.m. You might call W.F. Strong a student of all things Texas. In 2010, he began sharing his Stories from Texas vignettes on NPR stations, most recently on the Texas Standard’s network of 30 stations. Celebrating his home state, Strong has collected 75 of his broadcasts. You’ll hear his inimitably Texan voice in your mind’s ear as he weaves stories on subjects ranging from how to talk Texan to Texas bards and troubadours; from tall Texas tales to Lone Star icons like Charles Goodnight, Tom Landry and Blue Bell ice cream; from

legends and heroes of the past to some heartfelt memories of his own. W.F. Strong is a Professor of Communication and Culture and a Fulbright Scholar at The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley. He also writes, occasionally, for Texas Highways Magazine. MHM is located at 900 Doherty Avenue and are open Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum office at (956) 580-8646, visit us at www.missionmuseum.org, or follow us on Facebook.

Brand New Yamahas Gas with a

4 Year Warranty MONITOR’S

READERS

CHOICE

AWARD 2 Years in a Row

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 31

ACDG performing in the Valley this month

Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel (ACDG) knows how to sing. They lend their strong voices to beautiful country ballads and recognizable gospel songs when on the stage. They were enjoyed by all at a recent Showcase event. The piano player has some of the fastest fingers around. The group has been nominated for Gospel Group of the Year in the Valley Star Awards. They will be performing throughout the Valley this month. Valley Star Awards voting deadline is next week, so try to catch them before then to get a good idea on what they are about. ACDG is a glorious journey through some country and gospel music’s best, presented with that irresistible country sound. Join Faith’s journey as they share beloved gospel music and country songs like “He Touched Me” and “Coat of Many Colors,” sending spirits soaring

and warming your heart and soul. Looking for that perfect blend of country voices, great gospel music – they can bring that to the stage. They will be performing at Big Valley RV in Donna on February 9 at 7 p.m.; Texas Trails RV Resort in Pharr on February 11 at 7 p.m., $10; McAllen Mobile Park on February 12 at 7 p.m., $8; all day at Bentsen Grove in Mission on February 13, $10; Southern Grove in Weslaco at 7 p.m., $8; Mission Bell RV Resort at 7 p.m., $10; Palm Shadows in Donna at 7 p.m., $10; and several other places including Tropic Star, Eastgate Mobile, Ranchero Village, Casa Del Valle, Snow to Sun, Aladdin Villas, Dixieland, Winter Ranch and Winter Haven. Their last show will be at Autumn Acres on March 1. For more showtimes and their full schedule, visit them online at https://acdgbranson.com/events.

4,999

Financing

on New & Used for Qualified Buyers

Easy Ride Golf Cars

Sales • Parts • Rentals • Onsite Service Serving Valleywide for 32 years

956-580-3370

Rancho Viejo Convention Center Doors open at 6:30pm Tickets Start at $65 Buffet Included

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Golf Favorites: Third Stop – River Bend Golf Course

How long can a secret remain a secret, especially when more and more people discover that secret? River Bend Golf Course and Country Club was once the best kept secret golf course in the Rio Grande a Valley. Since then, however, ownership has not only marketed the course to Winter Texans inside and out of the country club, but they’ve also added a touch to make the challenging, but fun course, a more memorable event. In the past two year, the course has removed trees and cleaned out the holes that run along the Rio Grande, providing golfers with a view that is enough to bring them back to the course. “It’s a much prettier picture now,” said assistant golf pro Adrian Garcia. “We pulled a lot of trees and mowed all the

stuff down along those holes 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13. It’s a very nice visual on a very challenging golf course.” Ted Trap, the developer of Rancho

Viejo, originally owned River Bend and his idea was to link Rancho to a raw water source from the Rio Grande, thus the beginning of the development in 1983. River Bend opened as a nine-hole course in 1983 and quickly expanded to 18 holes just two years later, in 1985. Thirty years later, in 2015, the Barnard family, owners of Coastal Realty

www.golf.pharr-tx.gov golf@pharr-tx.gov 700 E. Hall Acres Pharr, TX 78577

Download Our New App (in the app store): TDS GOLF 18-HOLE GREEN FEE with CART, $33.00 (includes tax) • Includes 18-hole green fee with 1/2 cart. • Must present this coupon to redeem offer. • Two days in advance tee time reservation.

• Valid Anytime Mon-Fri and after 10am on weekends and holidays • Not valid for League or Tournament Play • Offer expires 4/15/2020.

NO REFUNDS OR RAINCHECKS ONCE PLAY BEGINS!

(956) 402-4545

and long-time Brownsville residents, bought River Bend and the new strategic marketing plan was put in place. That strategy included improvements for residents and letting golfers know that River Bend golf course was no longer a secret place. “The Winter Texans are very important to our course, both our wonderful residents and those from other parks,” Garcia said. “We have several groups that come play weekly, both men and ladies, and some days we will have 25-35 in a group.” The course has also made a couple

holes a tad bit less challenging (never does a hole become easier) by moving a set of par-3 to cut the distance to the green. No. 2 went from 205 yards to 150 while No. 13 went from about 210 to 140. While that is definitely a plus, the South Texas wind will certainly find a way to make up for it. “Number 5 is one of my favorite holes to walk up to and play,” Garcia said. “And now you can see the whole river. The course is in great shape, the view is magnificent and it’s just a great place to come out, enjoy a round of golf and the scenery. It’s just a pretty picture out here.”

2020 Winter Texan Golf “Fiesta on the Greens” Feb. 13

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 33

www.wintertexantimes.com

Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course Calling all Golfers!

You could win Free Rounds of Golf or other prizes just by voting for your favorite RGV golf courses. Fill out our Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course ballot below and send it in (or fill out the online form) by 4 PM ,Wednesday, February 12, 2020 and you will be entered in our drawing for Free Prizes. Check the box to select your favorite golf course in each of three areas of the Rio Grande Valley -- the Upper Valley, Mid Valley and Lower Valley. Then write the name of your favorite RGV course overall.

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

(formerly Martin Valley Ranch) McAllen Country Club q Meadow Creek Golf Course (Mission) q Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club (Edinburg) q Palm View Golf Course (McAllen) q Shary Municipal Golf Course (Mission) q Tierra Del Sol Golf Course (Pharr) q

Mid Valley Golf Courses q q q q q q q q q

Cottonwood Creek Country Club (Harlingen) Harlingen Country Club Raymondville Municipal Golf Course Stuart Place Country Club (Harlingen) Sunshine Country Club Estates (Harlingen) Tierra Santa Golf Club (Weslaco) Tony Butler Municipal Golf (Harlingen) Treasure Hills Country Club (Harlingen) Village Executive Golf Course (Weslaco)

Your Name: _____________________________Phone:________________________ RV Park Name: ______________________City:___________________________ Home State:_________________ Are You a Winter Texan? Yes ____ No____ E-Mail:_____________________________________________________________ How many years have you been coming to the Valley? ________________________ ___Check here to receive our FREE WINTER TEXAN TIMES e-Edition and be eligible for FREE PRIZES (Provide your email address above.) (The Winter Texan Times does not share your information with anyone else.) Mail completed form to: Winter Texan Times • 1217 N Conway Ave. • Mission, TX 78572

or ONLINE: Complete the survey online at www.wintertexantimes.com. or EMAIL: Send us an email to survey@wintertexantimes.com

and we will reply and send you the survey form to complete and email back. Contest Rules: Fill out the survey form in full and mail, or email to Winter Texan Times by 4 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Or fill out the online form at www.wintertexantimes.com. Limit one entry per person. A winner will be drawn at random from the qualified entries received. If the winner has left the Valley when we draw the name, we will select another winner at random. No purchase necessary to enter. Must be a Winter Texan or a Converted Texan to be eligible. Rafael Curiel, City of McAllen Wellness

Lower Valley Golf Courses q q q q q q

Brownsville Golf Center Long Island Village Golf Course (Port Isabel) Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club River Bend Golf Course (Brownsville) South Padre Island Golf Club (Laguna Vista) Valley International Country Club (Brownsville)

WIN!

Free Rounds of Golf & Other Prizes

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

$8.99

Early Participating Locations: South McAllen 956-618-1188 North McAllen 956- 618-9886 Weslaco 956 -968-2170 Harlingen 956 -482 7381 Brownsville 956- 350-8607

DINNER DUOS

MONDAYTHURSDAY 3 - 5 P.M.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Farm equipment club holds fundraiser

GET STARTED WITH

never ending breadsticks (1 breadstick 140 cal) and unlimited homemade soup or famous house salad

Then choose one entree TRADITIONAL FAV O RI T ES Spaghetti with Meat Sauce** 640 cal Fettuccine Alfredo 1010 cal Eggplant Parmigiana 1060 cal Five Cheese Ziti al Forno 1220 cal Unlimited Soup AND Salad 110-230 cal per serving of soup 150 cal per serving of salad

FILLED PAST A Limited time only. Valid in-restaurant only. No substitutions. Excludes national holidays. Cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons. *Our meat sauce is made with pan-seared beef and Italian sausage.

Lasagna Classico** 640 cal Cheese Ravioli with Marinara 780 cal Ravioli di Portobello 820 cal

CHICKEN (one breast) Chicken Parmigiana 660 cal Grilled Chicken Parmagiana 520 cal Chicken Piccata 820 cal

Lazy Palms Ranch 50 Plus Park Community

50 Acre RV Park

20%OFF YEARLY LEASE SPECIAL

Lazy Palms Ranch, it’s what life is all about. Where the sound of silence is still heard and where the country’s natural splendor has no bounds. Lazy Palms Ranch is the R.V. Ranch you’ll want to call home for a day, a week or for the season.

Country Living At It’s Best! • Newly Remodeled Facilities! FEATURES:

Large Rv & Park Model Sites • Bird/Natural Life Year Round • Game Room Pool Tables • Walking Trails • Exercise Equipment • Pet Friendly Church Services on Sundays • Pool & Spa • Stocked Fishing Pond

ACTIVITIES:

Shuffleboard • Horseshoes • Bocce Ball • Card Games • Live Entertainment Bake and Craft Sales • Pot Lucks • Dominoes • Poker • Pool Tables • Bingo

35100 Lazy Palm Dr. Edinburg, TX, 78541

(956) 383-1020

www.lazypalmsranch.com manager@lazypalmsranch.com

The Rio Grande Valley Farm Equipment Club will be holding their annual scholarship fundraiser this weekend, Saturday February 8, and Sunday February 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RGV Livestock Showgrounds in Mercedes. Admission is $5. There will be food and fun for those that attend. All proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program. The club awards scholarships to high school students that plan to study agriculture or a related field. The club receives applications every year from Valley high school agriculture and Future Farmers of America department. The club includes current and/or retired farmers and individuals interested in the preservation of farm life. Some of our members are Winter Texans who are members of similar clubs back home. The club participates in public events, such as the RGV Livestock Show in Mercedes, the La Feria Festival and other related events. Club members display their antique tractors, equipment and other items related to old farm life. The club was created by local farmers in 1989 to help preserve older farming equipment and to tell the stories of how farming used to be. The goal of the club is to keep old farm life memories alive for present and future generations to come. With their demonstrations and activities, the club lets the younger generation, and older people too, experience how life was for their parents and grandparents. The club provides demonstrations on rope making, blacksmithing, corn grinding, broom making, and how to make

sauerkraut the old-fashioned way. They also provide hayrides and other activities like a duck race game using old fashioned pumps. The activities are done in hopes of keep old traditions alive and in the thoughts of those who visit. The club enjoys sharing these farming traditions by teaching and exploring them with the younger generations. It is also a walk through memory lane for those that grew up during those times. The club participates in the RGV Livestock Show in Mercedes that is held in March. They also participate in the La Feria Festival held in February. The group has several Winter Texan members that help during their stay in the Valley. Some of the members are also members of similar clubs back home. Irene Zuniga, a board member of the farming club, said the Winter Texans that come by their barn at the Livestock Show spend a lot of time talking to club members about their own farm life experience. “Of course, they love to compare their tractors with the ones we have on display.” The club meets from November through March every second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Livestock Showgrounds. Membership fees are $20 a year. They welcome anyone who would like to come and visit or might be interesting in joining the club. For more information you can contact the board members – Don Vogel (956) 535-0509; Fred Young (816) 261-2146; Kathy Rike (956) 535-1138; or Irene at (956) 281-1013.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 35

SHE KEPT US SAFE

Fred Renk – a legend coming to an end

Rio Grande Valley citizens rarely make the headlines in the Washington Post - unless, of course, they are locally elected politicians and hold a high office in Washington D.C. Well, that can’t be said of Fred Renk who is well known for operating Bloodless Bull Fights for at least twenty years. At 83 years of age Fred has decided to sell his Bull Ring located in La Gloria, Texas. On Sunday, February 16, Fred will present his last bull fight. Two bull fighters - one a woman - will perform before what will probably be a full house. Each fighter will draw for the two bulls that they will fight. The bull fight will begin at 4 p.m. and will not end until around 6 p.m. Prior to the beginning of the fight, food and drink will be available for purchase. Fred makes sure that you are well entertained with music and trained horsemanship performances before the actual bullfight begins. So, arrive early to enjoy all the entertainment. Mr. Renk is presenting only two fights this season. The first was presented on January 12, the second and last will be the one presented on February 16. Those who attended the January fight, reported that it was very interesting, entertaining and that they were glad they went. The big difference in a Bloodless Bullfight and the Bullfights held in Mexico and in Spain is that the bull is not killed in the Bloodless Bullfight. Since 1950, it has been illegal in the United States to kill the bull. As a finale to each fight, and after the judge has given the matador permission to “kill”’ the bull, the bull fighter must reach in over the lethal horns of the bull and remove a paper flower that was placed in the same position where the sword would have entered. There are other movements that are similar in the bloodless version to those where the bull is actually killed. Anyone attending either type of bull fight will appreciate the skill of the fighter more if they understand why certain moves and passes are executed. There-

fore, I encourage those who plan to attend to go on a group narrated tour where the guide will share with you the meaning of what you will be observing. For Fred Renk, bull fighting is in his blood. He was a bull fighter himself, and the father of David Renk, who was the sixth American to reach matador status. David, who was affectionately called “EI Texano,” became the only American to ever receive the prestigious status of a confirmed matador. David earned that honor fighting in the Mexico City bull ring - the largest bull ring in the world. He earned that recognition when he was only 18 years of age. As the bullfighter walks into the ring, surrounded by his cuadrilla, or helpers, no doubt many a young lady’s heart will flutter. The matador wears a splendidly decorated, tight fitting suit while the band plays an exciting, exhilarating tune for the crowd. Some young lady - perhaps a sweetheart or a wife or maybe just a beautiful senorita - will be especially recognized by the handsome matador as he dedicates the fight to her, or perhaps he will dedicate the fight to the whole crowd. Who knows? I guess we will just have to watch to find out. A little romance is just a small part of the fight which can become very dangerous. Both of Fred’s sons lost their lives due to accidents in the bull ring. Fred almost died after he was gored in a fight in Juarez, Mexico. Even so, Fred will tell you that bull fighting has been his entire life. Hopefully, for bull fighting fans, there will be someone who will buy the bull ring and continue offering bloodless bullfights. Currently, there is only one other permanent operation in the U.S where one can see bullfighting and that one is in California. No wonder Fred Renk made the Washington Post. For Texas - and for almost all of the United States - Fred Renk is a one and only.

NOW SHE KEEPS US INSPIRED

3D MEGA Theater � WWII Planes � Jets � Battle Guns A National Landmark � Lockdown on the LEX Escape Rooms � #1 on Trip Advisor OPEN DAILY | NORTH BEACH | CORPUS CHRISTI | USSLEXINGTON.COM

OFF

ALL PRODUCTS & SERVICES (With $10 minimum purchase. Excludes stamps & metered mail)

Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions apply. Valid and redeemable only when presented at a participating location. The UPS Store

Offer expires 04/30/20.

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

P SHO

www.wintertexantimes.com

Welcome to the 24th Annual

SPI Market Days

At South Padre Island Convention Center 2020 Show Dates January 24, 25, 26 February 21, 22, 23

Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm

Sun.

10am-4pm

Hand Crafted Jewelry •Fashionable Clothing Cosmetics & Fragrance Items Rare Collectible Unique Arts & Crafts Gourmet Treats & Health Products Exclusive Home Decor Items •Product Demos And So Much More! Treasures from all over the world!

Go...With Jo! Tours & Travel Book Your Getaway Today! U.S. TOURS

Houston Rodeo – WILLIE NELSON (2 Days) Mar. 4 1 meal, 1 nt. hotel, rodeo & concert ticket . $269 Magnolia Silos (3 Days) Mar. 1 1nt. In San Antonio, 1nt. in Waco. Visit the Silo’s & Magnolia Markets + more ................................................................................................$399 Painted Churches (2 Days) Sept. 5 3 meals, 1nt. In Schulenburg..................... $TBA Eagle Pass Gambling (2 Days) Feb. 10, 12, 17, 19; Mar. 16, 25 1nt. hotel & $40 Lucky Bucks..$95 Eagle Pass Gambling (3 Days) Mar. 2 2nts. hotel & $40 Lucky Bucks ..............$145 (Prices are per person, double occupancy)

MEXICO BUS TOURS

Monarch Butterflies – (7 Days) Feb. 13, 2020 10 meals, 1nt in San Miguel ..... $769 San Miguel – (6 Days) Mar. 14; July 6; Nov. 23 6 meals ............................................ $669 Tampico – All inclusive Club Maeva (4 Days) Feb. 20; Mar. 17; June 23; Dec. 29*..$599 Monterrey Tres – (3 Days) Feb. 7; Mar. 13; June 19; 2 meals, Mariachi Party + more .. ... $335 (Prices are per person, double occupancy) (*A differnt price applies)

OVERSEAS TOURS

Holy Land – (11 Days) incl. Air, hotel, 25 meals, spiritual advisor Pastor J.J. Wicke, April. 28 .. $4,389

ONE DAY BUS TOURS

King Ranch (1Day) Feb. 11; Mar. 10 Incl. BBQ Style Lunch ................................... $89pp Battle Fields of the Lower Rio Grande Valley NEW! (1Day) Feb.18Lunch ................. $79pp King Ranch Farm Tour (1Day) Feb. 20; Mar. 12 Incl. Lunch............................ $99pp Farm Tour (1Day) Feb. 12, 26; Mar. 9 Incl. Lunch ...................................................... $75pp Bloodless Bullfight (1Day) Feb. 16 Featuring Karla Santoyo & Cayetano Delgado. Tickets (Shady Side) ...................................................................................................................... $79pp New Address: 27146 McLelland Road., Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 423-1446 Lower Valley / 956-664-1446 Upper Valley 1-800-999-1446 / www.gowithjo.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

MOSTH speaker series presents famous Texas Ranger

The great, great grandson of Henry Clay Davis, a famous Texas Ranger, will present about his ancestor during the Sunday Speaker Series program, “The Legendary Henry Clay Davis in Early Texas,” at the Museum of South Texas History February 9 at 2 p.m. L. Michael “Mike” Davis is the great, great grandson of Henry Clay Davis. He created a booklet with the goal of telling his ancestor’s story to his family, and other history enthusiasts. Using Dick D. Heller Jr.’s manuscript, “The Story of Henry Clay Davis,” Mike Davis will discuss the life of the former Texas ranger, frontier fighter, enterprising merchant, state senator, brigadier general and founder of Davis Landing, a docking station for steamboats on the Rio Grande. In addition to the landing, Henry Clay Davis established barracks called Camp Ringgold, later named Fort Ringgold, in 1848. Henry Clay Davis is buried at the Rio Grande City Downtown Historic Cemetery. Mike Davis, a Mission resident, graduated from Texas Women’s University-Denton/Houston in 1980, and is now a

retired Licensed Physical Therapist. Sunday Speaker Series is included in the fee for regular museum admission. FRIENDS of MOSTHistory are admitted free as a benefit of FRIENDship and must present their FRIENDship card at the Admissions Desk. This program is made possible with generous support from the Carmen C. Guerra Endowment. Mrs. Guerra was deeply committed to supporting educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. This named endowment was created at the museum by her family to honor her memory and to continue her commitment to providing opportunities for education to the community. The Museum of South Texas History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Hours of operation are Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911.

Valentine’s Salsa Night at the Mansion

Latin dance instructor, Solenne Reyna sa, Bachata, Country, Ballroom, Cumbia, will be sharing her passion for dance at Zumba and more. Quinta Mazatlán Thursday, February 13 at Experience Solenne’s “Beginners 6 p.m. as the preBachata Class” senter for Nights Thursday, Februat the Mansion. ary 13 at Quinta Solenne will be Mazatlán. Nights at leading a Valthe Mansion speakentine’s Salsa er series presents Night as she noteworthy speakteaches her “Beers and scholars to ginners Bachata present lectures reClass,” for coulated to our global ples and singles environment, local alike. cuisine, as well as Solenne has the arts and culture. been dancing The program takes for over 10 years place Thursday and is known evenings through for her superb May 2020. Admistechnique and sion is $3 per perinfectious enerson; a reservation is gy. From Hipnot required. Quinhop to Tango, she Solenne Reyna, Latin dance instructor, will be ta Mazatlán is lois familiar with teaching her “Beginners Bachata Class” at cated at 600 Sunset a broad range Quinta Mazatlán. Drive in McAllen, of dance styles. one block south of Presently, Solenne is a dance instructor La Plaza Mall on 10th Street. For more at the Rhythm Room Studio in McAllen. information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at The studio offers dance instruction in Sal- (956) 681-3370.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 37

www.wintertexantimes.com

From the Cheap Seats

RANCHERO VILLAGE 1900 S. Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 (Sister Park to Rio Valley Estates)

Old Guys Rule

Bob Repp took his glasses off and made his way toward the tennis court. “Hey,” yelled out Jerry Butcher. “You forgot your glasses.” “What,” the 92-year-old Repp responded. “I don’t need those things.” Repp, Butcher and Bob Tenyak are the three elders in a group of tennis players that meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to play tennis for 90 minutes. They’ve been doing that at Aladdin Villas for at least 20 years and in a recent email that provided a photo of the group, the subject was: Old Guys Rule. “I have a hard time sometimes keeping up with them,” said Butcher, the baby in the group who just turned 84. Meanwhile the more “experienced” Tenyak is 87 and Repp is 92. “We play 70-year-old and sometimes 60-year-olds and we definitely keep up with them, if not trounce them occasionally.” Those are the words of a preacher man, so you can take them to heart. Butcher actually started playing tennis with a group of pastors in Ohio. They would play at 7 a.m. every Wednesday “to get our frustrations out – it’s much better to hit a tennis ball than the congregation,” Butcher joked. Aladdin Villas, Butcher said, has a strong history and tradition of playing tennis. Butcher said that the numbers have dropped and pointed to the popularity and meteoric rise of pickleball as one of the reasons. “Well, tennis players can play pickleball,” Butcher said. “But pickleball players can’t necessarily play tennis. I don’t play pickleball though. I like the exercise

956 968 6223

Amenities include:

• 14,000 Sq. Ft. Rec Hall • Free Cable and Internet • Exercise Room • 24 Shuffle Board Courts • 30’ Wide Streets • Gated Senior Community • Ceramic Studio • Stained Glass Studio • Billiards, Cards, Crafts • Wood Carving Studio • Swimming Pool & Oversized Spa • R/C Race Track

from tennis.” Butcher said that there are six to eight netters who come out pretty much religiously for camaraderie, competition and, mainly, exercise, adding that the group have all had their health issues but have been able to bounce back and keep their hardcourt time going. “Sometimes when we have six or seven players, we’ll rotate players,” Butcher said. “Sometimes we like that little bit of rest period. If someone would have asked me to go jump up and down in the street for an hour and a half, I would say no way but if you put a tennis racket in my hand and suddenly it’s a different story.” Butcher had nothing but praise for his other two “Old Guys Rule” friends. “They really keep up with the young people very well,” Butcher said. “Bob really gets the ball back and he’s been around awhile. When you’re an old tennis player you have to play smart – if you can’t be that good, you gotta be that smart to take care of those younger players. Another trick that Butcher has up his sleeve – well both sleeves actually – is that he’s an ambidextrous player. “Well I serve only with my right hand,” he said. “But I can return the ball with either hand. I fell once a few years back trying to take that ‘third step’ to reach a ball. At our age we shouldn’t be taking that ‘third step’ so being able to return the ball with either hand saves me a step.” They’re good. They’re smart. That’s why the “Old Guys Rule.”

Free!!! With Purchase of a New Model Home: • Free Lot Rent – (For One Year!) • Free Concrete Drive • Free Skirting & Carport • 1 Free Spectrum Cable TV box • 1 Free Internet Modem • Free Flat Screen TV • Free Washer & Dryer • Free Storage Shed

Homes by Ranchero Sales, License #MHDRET00001830 Website: www.RancheroVillageTX.com RancheroVillage@outlook.com

Rio Valley Estates

715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco 78596 (Sister Park to Ranchero Village)

RioValleyEstates@gmail.com RV & Manufactured Home Park for 55+ “Winter Texans” and full time residents!

Amenities include:

956-968-2708

• Swimming Pool & Hot Tub • Recreation Hall • Shuffleboard Courts • Gated Senior Community • Laundry Facilities • Shower Facilities • Full Hookups Available • Weslaco to Rio Valley Estates

Free!!! With Purchase of a New Model Home: Free Lot Rent – (For One Year!) Free Concrete Drive Free Skirting Free Carport Full Hookups Available

Homes by Ranchero Sales, License #MHDRET0035769 Website: www.RioValleyEstates.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

THE SIDING SOURCE Maintenance Free Exteriors

• 11 Siding and Soffit Colors (IN STOCK) • 6 Skirting Colors (IN STOCK) • Exterior Vinyl Shutters & Decor • Phifer Solar Sun Screens • Patio Covers & Carports • MH & RV Accessories • Window Awnings • Metal Roofing • Lumber

COMPOSITE DECKING VINYL DECK RAILING

FREE ESTIMATES

VALLEYWIDE DELIVERY

Kautsch true value

WINTER TEXAN TIMES RAMBLINGS From pg. 1

I told you last week we had been busy this January and our month wasn’t over yet. I tried to get everything in last week that we had done, but I tend to ramble and it got lengthy, so I wanted to talk about a few more things we did before we get our February rolling – which we already plan to attend six events in the next couple of weeks, including the Bull fight, Mission Mega Winter Texan Fiesta, the Valley Star Awards, and Glenn Miller Orchestra. Who knows what else will come up during the month though? On Saturday, January 25, we went to the Texas Citrus Fiesta where there were three parks that had entered floats or golf

OVER 85 YEARS OF TRUSTED SERVICE

705 BUS. 83 • ALAMO, TX • www.KautschTV.com

1- 8 0 0 - 5 6 7- 3 3 11 carts into the parade. We spent a few hours watching the parade and making sure we got pictures of the parks that participated. Their pictures and information were printed in last week’s edition of our paper. Later that evening we went to the National Professional Bull Riders competition at the Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds. We took our kids too and had a blast. The crowd was full of Winter Texans. We enjoyed some tunes from Chris Marshall before the bull riding took place. Leslie Blasing was playing at the Commemorative Air Force RGV Wing on Monday, January 27, for a fundraiser and, even though it was press day, we went ahead and made a trip out there.

They are located at the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport in Los Fresnos. It can be a drive, but well worth the visit, and not only because we got to hear some 40’s music from Leslie. They have several planes out at the airport that the whole family enjoyed looking at. My son really liked the military jeeps that were there. Leslie was performing in the back end of an old Ford pickup that suited the time period. There was a couple, in which the man was 90, that had so much energy. He and his partner danced to nearly every song. Before the close of the event, two trumpet players, Jim Duffey and Nacho Garcia, played the echoing TAPS. It was soulful and resonated in the hangar the event was held in. If you haven’t been out there, drop by and pay the guys a visit. They are working their best to preserve memories and memorabilia from WWII. The pilots and volunteers work on keeping the machines – vehicles and planes – in working order. They have a small area right now with pieces that have been donated, mostly by locals, but plan to expand to fit items that are currently in storage. You can find out more about the CAF RGV Wing at their website, https://rgvcaf. org/. Last week we also went

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

out to Winter Fest at Beach Park. We had a great time listening to some music by Jeff Gordon and Hector Guzman. Pickpocket Gene put on quite a show too with his prowess at taking watches and jewelry off unsuspecting participants. Before getting out to Winter Fest, we stopped by the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park for their groundbreaking of what will eventually be a 428-mile trail network connecting the lower Rio Grande Valley. Their plans are massive, but they intend on bringing the community together to create healthier lifestyles and trails that will be open to all. The trails will consist of multiuse trails, including bicycle routes and paddling trails. The trails will go through several of the birding sites in the lower RGV including the cities and towns of Brownsville, Harlingen, Combes, Los Fresnos, Los Indios, Port Isabel, Rio Hondo, San Benito, Laguna Vis-

ta, Rancho Viejo and South Padre Island. Eva Garcia, project manager, said there are opportunities for Winter Texans to get involved in these projects. If not only to use them, but also to offer some feedback. These resources are meant to be shared she said. Palo Alto Battlefield is a free park to visit, has trails of their own as well as

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 39

www.wintertexantimes.com

some history. Garcia said she hopes the Winter Texans, and other residents, will offer advice and input on things they want to see or areas they can improve. She said, since Winter Texans are from other areas, they can offer so much to the project by giving input on what you enjoy at other locations throughout your travels, or your other home. “We’re still learning,” said Garcia. We are open to any ideas for this network as it grows. It was a beautiful day out there and we had a chance to see some of the artifacts at the annex building and talk to two Winter Texan volunteers. Daryl Sullivan, who stays at Victoria Palms while wintering in the Valley, is from Iowa. He was manning the building and gift shop area. William “Bill” Boyle, a Winter Texan from Indiana, was a surprise visitor according to Daryl. Bill usually volunteers on Fridays, but he was going to be visiting with some elementary students later in the day to give them a history lesson on the Mexican-American War and the Battle of Palo Alto. We enjoy visiting with you and learning why you come here and what you like about the Winter Texan Times. We have had so much fun getting out there and enjoying things right alongside with y’all. We look forward to continuing this trend until the end of the season – and I am already looking forward to events we can attend next season. Y’all are keeping us on our toes, that’s for sure. Thank you for letting us have some fun with y’all.

With The Quilt Show around the corner let us help you get ready.

(956)295.5271 or (956)684.6564

• Quilting Service • Edge to Edge Patterns • Quality Work • Competitive Rates

Texas Rose Members

SAVE EVEN MORE See website for full details:

www.texasrosequilting.com

SAVE 15% OFF 2911 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589

Your Entire Purchase When You Bring In This Ad *Conditions apply, see store for details.

956-787-2847 petecotransport@gmail.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Celebrate Lunar New Year at IMAS

The International Museum of Art and Science (IMAS) will be hosting its eighth annual Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Mouse (Rat) alongside RGVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant Asian community. Visitors of all ages are welcome to explore China, Korea, and Taiwan with traditional calligraphy, art, games, story times by McAllen Public Library children librarians, and more. Entertainment includes a hip-hop dance by X Studio, a piano performance by Dr. Jooyoung Kim from UTRGV, and a martial art performance by students from Bob Davis Martial Arts school. A food sampling from local restaurants will take place (while supplies lasts), plus boba tea will be for sale by the Filipino Student Association from UTRGV. Each year, the IMAS hosts the Lunar New Year Festival which celebrates the rich traditions of Asian cultures. While the Gregorian calendar that is used in the United States is based on the solar year, the calendar used in most Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet, is based on the phases of the moon. Lunar New Year festivals began on January 25, with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, and will end on the first full moon fifteen days later. The yearly festival celebrates the coming of spring, and each year is represented by

an animal from the Chinese zodiac. This year, the calendar started at the beginning making 2020 the Year of the Rat. Experience the customs unique to China, Korea and Taiwan with activities and performances based on these countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; common traditions. In the Taiwan r o o m , make a lantern and learn a b o u t Taiwanese rituals with a Q&A at 2:30 p.m. In China, learn all about the Chinese zodiac, make a mouse bookmark, and see the art of Chinese calligraphy. Play traditional games, experience Korean calligraphy, color a folk-art mask, and try on a hanbok in the Korea room. For the full event program, visit theimasonline.org or fb.com/imasmcallen. The Lunar New Year Festival is included in cost of General Admission and free for IMAS Members. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. On the first Thursday of each month, IMAS is open until 8 p.m. Visit theimasonline. org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

KANSAS From pg. 2

thankful to the volunteers that facilitated registration, collecting monies, and distributing the prizes. Jan works hard throughout the year to accumulate door and raffle prizes. Many attendees took great prizes home. Plans for the 2021 Celebration are in process. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Again, the event will be at Trophy Gardens RV Resort. Attendees will again enjoy food from Ballis Catering and entertainment by Rusty. RSVP will be required. If Larry has your contact information, great. If not, please email your information to Larrys13@icloud.com.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 41

www.wintertexantimes.com

DEADLINE From pg. 1

5 p.m., Wednesday, February 12. Each year we ask the Winter Texans to help us choose the top Wintertainers™ who perform in the Winter Texan resorts in the Rio Grande Valley. This is your chance to decide who will receive the top awards at the annual Valley Star Awards Show, hosted by the Winter Texan Times and Robert and Billie Ferguson. We will tally the votes and have them ready for the February 19 event that will be held at Mission Bell Resort, from 1 to 4 p.m. A ballot listing nominees for Family Vocal Group, Vocal Group (not related), Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Favorite Duet Musical Group, and others are available to vote on. There is also the coveted Entertainer of the Year award that you have the chance to write in on the ballot. 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, Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel, and Diego & Edith. To vote for your favorite Valley Win-

tertainers™, 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. We invite you to vote for someone in every category – if you are familiar with the nominees (nominees were picked at an earlier date by the activity directors in the Valley parks). 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

PARKS

From pg. 28

gles welcome, set ups available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Dave & Daphne, Nashville variety, $9pp. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dance featuring the Mission West Jam Band. Donation only, concessions available. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Lawless & Mae, $8pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, tmusic requests, line dancing instruction. g Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, -7-10pm, Agency, advanced tickets $10pp. t Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort dPark, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to k6:30 pm. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la nLuna, Mission, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. - Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mis,sion, 7-10pm, Kenny and Friends, $5pp. e Entertainment - Valley View Estates, .Mission, 7pm, Tavie’s Shake, Rattle & dRoll, $7pp in advance, $8pp day of. Call -314-681-3388 for more info. l Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, rHarlingen, 7pm, Los City Boys, $7.50pp. ,BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For omore info 815-228-6221. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7-10pm, John Burton.

Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Castaways. 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. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, 60’s Mania, $16/$14/$13, $14 at the door. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Steven May/Southern Knights, $6pp in advance or pay at the door. BYOB. 956-425-7448. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, SouthBound Band. Classic Country at its finest! Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Curt James, $8pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info. Karaoke - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-9:30pm, With Paul, donations. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center, with Leslie Blasing, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $9. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Hired Hand/Regan James Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, Myrt Show and Friends, $7pp.

Welcome Winter Texans!

Thank you for making us your home away from home

Lock in your rates for this winter now!

930

* mo.

* Minimum stay of 31 days

Winter Texan Weekly Specials

$238 Queen Bed • $266 2 Full Size Beds

For Reservations

956-668-7829

• Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Available • Fully Equipped Kitchens PLE MENTAISOE • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Pool AD F N • Small Pet Welcome (with fee) SPECIOARL ! • Guest Laundry Service Walking Distance to the La Plaza Mall and several restaurants.

www.mcallen-studio6.com

700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

Congratulations

To Our Most Recent Winners

Gwen Johnson

DOROTHY MILLER

Santa Maria Bullring Tickets

Leslie Blasing Commemorative Air Force Concert

Free Golf

Restaurant Gift Certificates

Beach Park WinterFest Tickets

Santa Maria Bullring Bloodless Bullfight Tickets

Sign up to receive Winter Texan Times newsletter emails today and as long as you remain a subscriber, you’ll be entered into drawings held regularly throughout the season.

www.WinterTexanTimes.com Click the “SUBSCRIBE FREE” link at the top of the page, or click on our digitial edition ad on the right side of the page. All prizes have been provided by Winter Texan Times advertisers. When you visit our advertisers, please let them know that you saw them in the Winter Texan Times, and say “Thank you!” for supporting your newspaper!

r e t n i W n Texa

TIMES

Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

EVENTS

CALENDAR 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. February 5 – Texas Master Naturalist holds a volunteer fair at the Cameron County Annex from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors are asked to park in the parking lot and enter through the building’s main entrance, which faces the parking lot. The parking lot is accessed from the frontage road. The building is located at Williams Road and Hwy. 83/77 in San Benito, 1390 W. Expressway 83. February 5 - 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 experiences. 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. February 6 – Alamo Rec Veh Park celebrates the 20th Anniversary of their “Quilt and Hobby Show” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1320 W. Frontage Rd., Alamo. Quilts and Hobby items made by residents in the park will be on display as well as a fabric vendor and a gentleman to do knife and scissor sharpening. A $2 donation at the door makes you eligible for multiple door prizes and a quilt to be drawn at 1 p.m. All proceeds go towards the “Helping Hands Sewing Group” in their effort to provide quilts, lap robes, crumb catchers and hats to the poor and elderly in the area. February 6 – The seamless connection between botany and art will be illustrated at Quinta Mazatlan for Nights at the Mansion speaker series from 6 to 7 p.m. The program fee is $3 per person and no advance reservation is required. Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, Texas one block south of La Plaza Mall on 10th Street. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370. February 6 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts Sons of Serendip at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit

www.HarlingenConcert.com or contact the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium box office, (956) 216-5990. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. February 6 – 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. February 7 – The Fourth Annual Senior/Winter Texan Celebracion and Community Health and Wellness Expo will be held at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brownsville Events Center. There will be free T-shirts while supplies last, educational information, screenings, door prizes and activities. For more information call (956) 429-9542. February 8 – La Posada Providencia will hold their annual Hands and Hearts Brunch and Auction from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at La Sierra Event Center located at 3742 N. Expressway 77 in Harlingen. Tickets are $40 per person in advance or $45 at the door. Funds raised go to assist the hundreds of men, women, children and families who seek shelter at the facility. Call Alejandra Zepeda at (956) 3993826 for more information. February 8 – Join Mission Historical Museum for sweets and light refreshments as they present their Lecture Series at 11 a.m. You might call W.F. Strong a student of all things Texas. In 2010, he began sharing his Stories from Texas vignettes on NPR stations, most recently on the Texas Standard’s network of 30 stations. Celebrating his home state, Strong has collected 75 of his broadcasts. MHM is located at 900 Doherty Avenue and are open Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum office at (956) 580-8646, visit us at www. missionmuseum.org, or follow us on Facebook. February 8 – Experience Love Yourself Healthy Fest from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán in McAllen. When you use the promo code LoveWinterTexans, you will receive $10 off of your ticket. Tickets are $40 per person and include all the happenings featured, with opportunities to purchase from health inspired vendors. To register online, visit www. LoveYourselfHealthyFest.com. To register in person, visit: Casa Om Yoga Studio at 800 N Main Suite #310 in McAllen, or Greens and Lemons at 2707 E Griffin Pkwy in Mission. February 10 – Brett Marshall will present his Winter Concert Series, at the Port See EVENTS pg. 46

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

www.wintertexantimes.com

3.99

THE

GRIFFIN GRILL

FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN One of the area’s Top Restaurants according to Trip Advisor

956-600-7183

1906 E. Griffin Parkway

Flapjacks & Eggs Special Includes two buttermilk pancakes w/ two eggs (any style).

Served 7 am - 11 am

Valid Monday - Friday With coupon only. Expires 2-5-20

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

% 20 OFF Any Dinner Menu item

Corner of Glasscock & Griffin Pkwy

Minimum order of two dinners required. Special does not apply to lunch menu items.

Mon.- Wed. 7am - 3pm • Thur. - Fri. 7am - 9pm Sat. 8am - 9pm • Sun. 9am - 2pm

Valid Monday - Friday With coupon only. Expires 2-5-20

Mission, Texas

Served 4pm - 7pm

Starting At

5.99

FREE

It happens every single time, without fail. I will meet someone for lunch at the Griffin Grill, located at 1906 E. Griffin Pkwy. in Mission, and when I leave I swear that I will visit this WITH PURCHASE OF ANY COMBO MEAL wonderful eatery Not valid with any other offers. Limited to one single cone or dish per guest. Additional toppings and/or waffle cone available at an more often. additional cost. Must present coupon to redeem. Dine-in only. But I don’t. VALID AT PHARR, MCALLEN, HARLINGEN AND BROWNSVILLE, TX LOCATIONS ONLY. EXPIRES 03/31/20 Then, the next time the name pops up, I kick myself for not having gone there several more times. Monday - Thursday WTT_CouponConeorDish_Combo_3.218x3.09.indd 1 10/3/2019 1:13 It’s that good. FROM 1PM - 7PM Margaritas(frozen or rocks) I took my 15-year-old daughter to the Griffin Grill Lemon Lime only for lunch recently for two reasons. I knew she would and Domestic Draft • $2.50 love the food and I was positive she’d really love how Well Drinks & House Wines • $3.00 the quaint restaurant is decorated. I was right on both Can Beer (Busch Light and Miller Light) • $2.00 occasions. The place was full at about 1:30 p.m. on a weekday, Monday - Thursday only but the ambiance was still wonderful as the pleasant mu2-7pm Bar Food Specials sic rose above the crowd chatting and clearly enjoying Mon - 50 Cent Shrimp, the place. Deep Fried or Peel & Eat The menu ranges from steaks to sandwiches, to fish, Taco Tuesday - 50 Cent Taco seafood, burgers, pasta and more. Each category has (Fish, Shrimp, or Fajita) Enjoy all our historic location has to four to six items so it’s not a struggle to decide what Wed - Half Price Appetizers offer. Lighthouse Square is a popular to eat. Today, I struggled over the salmon or mahi-mahi destination for its walkable shopping, Thur - All You Can Eat Fish $7.99 with a dill sauce on top. I chose the latter. museums, SeaLife Center, and of Happy Hour 1 PM to 7 PM course the Historic Lighthouse. It took Camilla less than a minute to decide, picking out the three-cheese grilled cheese sandwich. We Like us on Tel: 956-943-3663 ordered some guacamole and chips to start and the taste www.pirateslandingrestaurant.com facebook bud pleasantries soon began. www.spifrequentdiners.com The guacamole was fresh and plentiful. There was no reason to ration how much you wanted on each chip — there was going to be some left for sure. Camilla’s sandwich was thick with melted cheeses in between two toasted slices of dark wheat bread. Just the contrast in colors made it look delectable, sitting next to a pile of hot, crispy fries. This was no kids’ menu grilled cheese sandwich; this was royalty. I enjoyed the other half of the sandwich later that night and it was still great — there’s just something about cheese that makes things great, so three cheeses were mind blowing. My fish was as good as I imagined. A little heavier than salmon, it was cooked to perfection, flaky but holding firm, the dill sauce not smothering it but just bringing out the flavor. The sauce also went amazingly well with a fork full of white rice. The dish also came with some fresh vegetables. When we left, we both agreed that this was a fantastic lunch, and I promised myself that I would be back soon. This time I mean it; it’s too good not to go.

CONE

OR DISH

HAPPY HOUR

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS $

It’s too good not to go

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 43

WIN

SPEER TEXAN CIAL BUY ONE

Plate at regular price

GET ONE Plate HALF OFF* Offer Expires 3/31/20 *Half off of equal or lesser value plate

210 W Jackson, Harlingen (956) 425-9700 facebook.com/El-Sombrero-Restaurant-1467598536812421

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

“Thank you for all that you and the Winter Texan Times do for us, the entertainers in the valley. It’s because of you that we are successful!” Dave & Daphne Nashville Entertainers Denny and Donna Weinzierl Bentsen Grove Resort From Illinois and Oklahoma “We love your newspaper, it keeps us updated on EVERYTHING!”

“I really enjoy your paper! I look forward to it every week.” Kathy Cropp Trophy Gardens From Oklahoma We really enjoy all of the wonderful feedback we receive from our readers, parks, advertisers, and Wintertainers™. Everything we do is for our Winter Texan family we enjoy spending time with each season. Without our advertisers we would not be able to bring you all that you look forward to in the Winter Texan Times. Please, when you visit an advertiser tell them you found them in the Winter Texan Times, and thank them for supporting your newspaper! Dan & Carina Brunson & the Winter Texan Times staff

Serving the Winter Texan Community for 33 Years

(956) 580-7800

1217 N. Conway • Mission, Texas 78572 Fax: (956) 580-7898 wintertexantimes.com email:ads@wintertexantimes.com news@wintertexantimes.com

REUNIONS 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. Xcel, NSP, SPS, PSC Employees/Retirees Xcel, NSP, SPS and PSC employee and retirees are invited to an annual luncheon on February 5, at 11:30 a.m., at Junction Café, 11 S. Cage, in Pharr. For information, call Shirley Boerges at (956) 929-0110. 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. Whiteside Co., Illinois Reunion A Whiteside Co., Illinois Reunion will be held Thursday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. For more information, contact Judy Wilson at (309) 269-4847. Pennsylvania 9th Annual Reunion The Pennsylvania Winter Texans Luncheon will be held Thursday, February 6, at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. RSVP to Allyn Hinds at (570) 335-7209. Iowa Winnie Hawks Iowa Winnie Hawks meet at Mr Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, McAllen, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, February 6. All Winnebago product owners welcome. For information call Ronald and Jo Hersom, (641) 750-2774. Iowa, Madison County Residents and friends will gather Friday, February 7, at Denny’s, 116 South Shary, Mission, at 11 a.m. For more information call Dayna Nuzum, (515) 4683321. Iowa, Ringgold County Reunion Current and past residents of Ringgold County, Iowa are invited to Mr. Gatti’s, at 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen, on Friday, February 7, at 11:15 a.m. Recent retirees are especially encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Alan Oshel at (417) 770-5411 or email at alanokay@ gmail.com. RGV Kappa Delta

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Alums Welcome Winter Sisters Kappa Delta Sorority alumnae who are making their winter or permanent home in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to a “Galentine’s Day” lunch on Saturday, February 8. The KD Alumnae Chapter/ RGV is organizing the event as an outreach to sorority sisters who have moved to the community. “We welcome all Kappa Delta alumns in the area to join us for some fun, relaxing ‘gal’ time,” said Carol Hudsonpillar, chair of the RGV alumnae chapter. The February 8 gathering will be at 11:30 a.m. at Nana’s Taqueria, 1802 S. International Blvd. in Weslaco. For additional information, or to RSVP, call Hudsonpillar at (956) 369-0837. RGV Red Hat Queens Council The Red Hats Queens Council have booked a tour and presentation on Monday, February 10, at Texas Travel Information Center for 11 a.m., 2021 W. Harrison Ave., in Harlingen. There will also be a short film on Sugarcane. The group has also reserved lunch for 12:15 p.m. at the La Playa Mexican Restaurant, 502 South 77 Sunshine Strip in Harlingen. Just a note – if you park off of Tyler when visiting the Information Center, it will be easier to go to the restaurant. Please call Marilynn Carpentier at (956) 371-8475 or email at brandy1949@hotmail.com for reservations. Thief River Fall and Northwest MN Area Reunion Winter Texans and former residents of Thief River Falls and Northwest MN area are invited to attend the 35th annual reunion on Tuesday, February 11, at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 Col. Rowe (N. 2nd St.), McAllen. Registration and social begins at 1:30 p.m. with meal to follow. We are meeting at 1:30 to avoid the noon rush and have access to a separate room that will hold 60 people. No reservations required. Please wear your name badge. For further information, call Bjorsness’s at (218) 689-4289 or (218) 689-2966. Delaware County Iowa Reunion A Delaware County Iowa Reunion will be held on Tuesday, February 11, at 11 a.m., at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For more information, call Merlin at (563) 419-1099. Martin Co., MN Luncheon Join us for the Martin Co. Reunion, Monday, February 11, at China Café, 4713 N. 10th St., McAllen, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is at noon. RSVP to Ron Cherland at 507-236-7771 or rmcherland@gmail. com. Retired Nurses’s Luncheon All retired RNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to a luncheon on Tuesday, February 11, at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway, in Weslaco. Check in is at 12:30 p.m. with a buffet lunch at 1. Announcements, social and door prizes will follow. The buffet is $7.19 per person, plus tax, and includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert and beverage. No reservations required, but for more information call Jan Bergman at

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

(956) 532-1223. e Buchanan County e Iowa Reunion Dinner o A Buchanan County Iowa Reunion is planned for Wednesday, February 12 /at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. Col. Rowe, in McAllen, at 11 a.m. Contact Carol Jones at (563) 920-3167 or Shirley Seaman at (319) 533-6889 for more information. r DRV Owners Group Meet and Greet All Mobile Suite owners are invited to ea Luncheon on Wednesday, February 12, e11:30 a.m., sponsored by the DOGs, DRV .Owners Group. The luncheon will be held at The Smoking Oak, 546 Hidalgo Street, in Mercedes. Please RSVP to DRV Owners Group Facebook post or Donna Rogers (drogers68@gmail.com). Hope to see eyou there! Find us on Facebook. Missouri Winter Texan Reunion A Missouri Winter Texan Reunion will be held Wednesday, February 12, at o11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St, pMcAllen. For more information, call Barb Holter at (816) 294-2249. 2 Newmar Reunion . A Newmar reunion will be held nWednesday, February 12 at 11 a.m. at ethe American Legion Post #37, 1305 lJasmine, in McAllen. Walk-ins are wel5come, but to help our cooks, a reservation ris appreciated. For information or to make reservations, call Rose at (954) 579-7794 by February 7. ALCOA/Arconic Retirees s

www.wintertexantimes.com

The Alcoa/Arconic retirees will meet Wednesday, February 12, at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, at noon. Call Gerry at (563) 340-3132 for more information. Upper Valley Homeowners Association – for RV Owners The Upper Valley Homeowners Association for Winter Texans will meet Wednesday, February 12, at Twin Lakes Park, 301 N. Shary Rd., in Mission, at 9 a.m. The meeting is held to discuss issues affecting RV owners in Hidalgo County. You can visit their website at www.uppervalleyhomeownersassociation.org for more information. Meetings are held November through March. Diagonal, Iowa Reunion Past and current residents of Diagonal, Iowa are invited to attend the annual reunion on Friday, February 13, at 11:30 a.m., at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan. Contact Mary Hower at (515) 822-8731 for more information. Traverse and Big Stone Counties Residents past and present of Traverse and Big stone Counties and surrounding areas will meet for breakfast on Friday, February 14, at 8 a.m., at Los Margaritas restaurant at 106 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. For more information, contact (320) 3050871. Teamster’s Reunion Teamsters will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb-

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 45 LINDLEY CREEK From pg. 10

day bluegrass found its way into the mix, and it changed everything for the family. The love grew from hearing bluegrass music played in a Sunday School sit around, to making the decision to buy one instrument at a time – teach the kids, learn to play and sing. They found what they loved and made it into something of their own. Fifteen years later, and without one member that went to college and now has his own family, Lindley Creek is enjoying their time developing their own bluegrass sound and entertaining people from Missouri, the Ozarks, to the Rio Grande Valley. Tickets for the Faith, Family Freedom show are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show. For tickets, call (956) 4649024. Their full ad can be found in our Wintertainers section, but here are a few of their upcoming shows. February 14, 7 p.m. at Riverbend in Brownsville; February 19, 7 p.m. at VIPLa Feria; February 21, 6:30 p.m. at 1015 Park in Weslaco; February 23, 7 p.m. at Big Valley in Donna; February 25, 7 p.m. at Tip-O-Texas in Pharr; and February 27, 7 p.m. at Twin Palms in Rio Hondo. More information and their full schedule can also be found online at https:// lindleycreek.com/home.

MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

d l

ruary 15. For further information please contact Ernie Kalb at (262) 749-4001. Meetings are held every third Saturday through April. WCSA Reunion WCSA Alumni and guests will gather at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen, on Wednesday, February 19, at 11 a.m. For more information, call LaVonne Dupree at (701) 640-4991. DeKalb County, IL Residents of DeKalb county and surrounding areas will meet February 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road in Mission. For info, call Jim Locke, (708) 297-6230. Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake The annual get together will be held February 20 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 4. For additional information, call Theresa Robinson at (641) 437-1149. Caterpillar Retirees Reunion The Caterpillar Retirees Reunion is Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. 4100 N. Second Street. Hormel Retirees Hormel Retirees staying in the Rio Grande Valley will meet for lunch on Friday, February 21 at Black Bear’s Restaurant on South Padre Island at 11:30 a.m. Gather with us to meet old and new friends. Please call Paul Johnson at (507) 390-0928 for more information.

Happy patients are our specialty!

Welcome Home!

t , l

, . d .

& MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO. Hospital Beds • Computerized Prescriptions • I.V. Nutrition • Wheel Chairs Oxygen & Respiratory Therapy Equipment • Diabetic Shoes

686-3716

1901 S. 1st • McAllen Open 7 a.m. to 12 Midnight 7 Days a Week

630-5500

5120 N.10th • McAllen Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

We’re All About Smiles

Invest in your smile, and change your life. Your smile and your health deserve the best in decision making!!! For dental care you can trust and have confidence in, see the experienced doctors at Sharyland Dental Care. Now Accepting Allwell from Superior Healthplan & V.A. Approved

o n

SHARYLAND

. t d

s d t

DENTAL CARE

Make sure your practice can be found in the

For more information contact:

956-580-7800

Email: ads@wintertexantimes.com 1217 N. Conway • Mission, TX 78572

Justin Felkner D.D.S.

Richard A. Young D.D.S.

Timothy W. Brann D.D.S.

GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE Since 1982

2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX - 956-581-2773

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

Now Available

Online

www.WinterTexanTimes.com

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Autos

2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA EXCELLENT condition, warranty, 32,000 miles. White with cream colored seats, navigation, and leather seats. Excellent gas mileage. Loaded, clear title in hand. $23,000 OBO. Call Jeff at 218-234-1090. 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA MOBILITY converted van, ready for wheel chair. Also wheel chair Quantium 6 Edge 20/20/3, negotiable. Call 763202-9673. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. 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.

Fifth Wheels

2001 EXEL LIMITED EDITION Good condition. Set up in a secure 55+ park in Alamo. Lot has large steel cover over 5th wheel and patio. Ready to move in. Asking $10,000 OBO. Call 314-596-8800. 2009 BIGHORN 360 RL, four slides, two AC’s, whole house vac, fireplace, king size bed, new electric awning, $12,500. Also selling lot, includes 10x12 shed, refrigerator, icemaker, washer/dryer, patio table with four chairs, $17,000. 309-360-3030 or 309-370-1010. COUNTRY PALMS RV PARK Lot 111, fifth wheel 31ft, double slide out, double roof, all wood floor, two canopies, retractable awning, shed, washer, dryer, new propane tank, new appliances, 40 inch TV, new antenna, microwave and fridge. Nice lot, no back neighbors. Rent $900 for six months. Must see. $6,900. 956-249-9202. 2011 34 FT MONTANA fifth wheel, four slides, new mattress, new thermostat, new gas regulator. Very good condition. 507-828-5133 or 605-9246468.

EVENTS

2019 Park Directory

2019 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide

From Isabel Event and Cultural Center, 309 E. Railroad Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $30 for reserved seating, additional $5 at the door. Reserved tickets only available through the event center. General admission tickets can be purchased at the event center, Paragraphs Bookstore, El Hueso de Fraile Coffee Shop, or online at www.eventbrite. com. For more information call the event center at (956) 943-0719 or (956) 2662205. February 11 – Sunshine RV Resort will hold their annual pet fun match dog show from 12 to 2:30 p.m. at the resort’s Friendship Hall. Event is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Harlingen. For more information call Sharon Battocletti at (636) 485-1355. February 11 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform their “Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue” concert featuring some of their favorites and some jazz at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The performing arts center is located at 801 Convention, C St. Go to www.mcallentownband.org/all-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets. February 13 – The Edinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) along with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECOC) will host its annual Winter Tex-

pg. 42 an Appreciation Day at the Edinburg Activity Center located at 123 Palm Drive. There will be plenty of food, fun, live music and door prizes. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and tickets are only $5. Your purchase includes live music; brisket sandwich, border buttermilk and a chance to win door prizes. February 13 – 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. February 15 – The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) will hold a Winter Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Valerie Escamilla will present Milagros Hoop Art. Participants will learn about the folk art and create a mixed media work of art using Milagros, felt, and embroidery. 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. February 16 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Enchanted Valley Ranch in Mission at 2 p.m.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 47

www.wintertexantimes.com

REASONABLE, MUST SEE 5TH 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. 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMISCAPE 26 foot, two slides, queen

bed, center kitchen, bench, dinette, working appliances, lots of storage. $5,500.00 OBO, to be moved. 308238-1222. Elsa, TX area.

For Sale 2017 MASTER TOW DOLLY Excellent condition, used very little. Includes tie down chains, two sets straps, spare tire and wheel, light set

for towed vehicle. $1,275.00. 909997-9262. BLUE OX TOWBAR; +TOOLS 5000 pound tow $250, Craftsman sander 6” disc 4x36 belt $45, 10” Ryobi compound miter saw $45, 7” tile saw $30. Call 956-519-0086. INOGEN ONE G4 SYSTEM Portable oxygen concentrator with two batteries, car charger, cannulas, bag. Use only two months. $2,200 OBO. In Royal Palms, Alamo. 715-423-7334.

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. CAMPER HITCH, PULLRITE SUPERGLIDE, made for a shortbox. $350. Call Joe for more information, 715-312-0990. FOR SALE 14X66 TWO bedroom, two bath, furnished mobile with car-

BUSINESS GUIDE WELCOME BACK WINTER TEXANS! Save Up To 10% *Call Air Control for details

COMPLETE A/C Check-Up

LIMITED TIME ONLY! EZ Financing!

for$49*

TINT-ON-WHEELS WINDOW TINT

• Reduce Glare Cut Heat • Improve Comfort

VALLEYWIDE

MANUELA GUTIERREZ

FREE ESTIMATES

956-682-2915

*CALL FOR DETAILS

AIR CONTROL A/C & HEATING INC. 319 N. 2nd • McAllen

783-0161 • 686-5531 • 1-800-640-4596 www.aircontrolrgv.com Lic. & Bonded TACL B009395E

David Padilla 30 Years Experience

Visit us at www.tintonwheels.info

•CONTEMPORARY ENDODONTIST • Park Models & Mobile Homes, Motorhomes & RV’s

10% OFF WITH AD Expires 02-18-2020

20% OFF Dental Cleaning Present coupon prior to visit, NOT VALID with other promotions

Easy Ride Golf Cars Sales • Parts • Rentals • Onsite Service

Over 30,000 Parts in Stock

Concrete Work By Fernando

Power Cleanings

Driveways • Patios • Sidewalks Staining • Power Cleaning • Handicap Work • etc... Serving Valleywide

32 Years

956-580-3370

Root Canal Therapy • Cosmetic Dentistry • Periodontics

Valley Wide Service for over 20 years

(956) 534-1824 Commercial & Residential Free Estimates

10% Off Coloring with ad

Expires Dec. 4, 2017

www.concre teworkbyfe rnando.c om

PROGRESO, MEXICO

FREE DentalExam 10% OFF Any Dental Work

Mon-Sat•8am-6pm CALL: (956) 342-2019 EMAIL: dr.endo68@gmail.com

Across Bridge, Progresso MX Take First Left To SUITE 9, DOWNSTAIRS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

port and screened Texas room in Eastgate Park, Harlingen. $19,500. 417-733-1113. FOR SALE 12X6 ENCLOSED trailer with ramp, single axle, new tires, excellent shape, $2,400. Call Charlie or Ron 308-530-2320. And 15c7 Maytag refrigerator, good condition, $125 OBO. Call Ron 712-259-5209. LOTS 157, 158, 159 (1 unit) Lamplighter Subdivision, 2240 South Bentsen Palm Drive, Palmview, over 55. Has two septic, water, electric. Call 717-418-0461. PARK MODEL FOR SALE Updated park model with built on utility room. 402-649-6051.

PARK WIDE GARAGE SALE El Ranchito Mobile Home Park, 26826 Tamm Lane, Harlingen TX. Saturday Feb. 8th, 8:00 am until noon.

Garage Sales

SEASONAL EXPERIENCED SALES PEOPLE - Swenson RV & Marine, Minot and Bismarck ND. Huge inventory of new and used RV’s, marine, and ATV’s. Very high income potential. www.SwensonRV.com. Contact Darold Swenson, 701-471-2215. Port Isabel.

MULTIPLE GARAGE SALE, 815 Fairway Dr., Mission, February 6, 7, and 8 from 8am to 2pm. TV, oak end stand with lamp, video cassette recorder, ceiling lights, household items, clothes, shoes, misc. STEWART ROAD OFF EXPRESSWAY, two families one moving. Clothing, furniture, dishes, pots/pans, glasses, tools, CD’s, baskets, cushions, pillows, chairs, bicycle, photo equipment, folding chairs, artificial trees, large desk, and much more. The 5th and 8th. 956-600-7311.

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.

Help Wanted

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.

NIKKY’S $25 per room CARPET CLEANING in your house or mobile home

Professional Cleaning Services

Winter Texan Special

$10 OFF

Any Service $50 or more

Any size RV or Park Model GREAT UPHOLSTERY RATES

956-266-1369 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

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 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.

Lots For Sale

BEST OFFER IN DONNA concreted full lot and half two storage buildings, travel trailer with sixteen foot slide, 30 foot aluminum awning. Quiet Village II, lot 209, peaceful. 940-782-9158. 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.

Miscellaneous

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 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. 14X66 MOBILE AND 100X50 lot. Enchanted Valley Ranch. 2 bed, 1 1/2 bath, Texas room, two carports, two sheds, steel roofs, golfcart, grill,

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

freezer, fully furnished, updated AC and appliances. Gated over 55 park. 906-293-5880. SCHULT 14X66 2BR+2BA with Texas room 9x23, all appliances replaced, lots of storage, metal roof, two sheds, covered 27x14 patio, cement drive and walks. Penitas RV + Mobile Home Park, 304 S Main, Penitas TX, G17. 956-598-5367. 55 GATED, RETIRED COMMUNITY. 16x60 mobile home, 100x40 lot, two bedroom, two bathroom, office or computer room, 16x10 storage room, two car covered carport, 8x10 shed, gray gravel, laminate floors, metal roof, furnished, washer and dryer, new dishwasher, new air, 12x14 screened in porch, $100/year lot fee. $36,000, 215 S. Valley View Rd., lot 92, Donna. 316-393-3006. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 16x66’ Palm Harbor, two bedroom, two bath, fully furnished, attached shed, covered carport in 55+ gated community near 495 on Glasscock. 956-5985132. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. SKYLINE 16X48, 2BR, 1BATH, 8x12 shed, carport, washer, dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, water filter, lots of cement. Alamo Rec, #194, Alamo. 712-830-8333. 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. 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 shed. Park pool, activities, Jams, & food. 920-723-1854. OWN YOUR LOTS TWO bedroom, two baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, Texas room, two sheds, fenced. Sun Valley Acres off

D SOL

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

Bass Blvd. No fees. 956-245-8589 or 956-245-1897.

Motor Homes

2008 FLEETWOOD FIESTA 33 motor home, 52,000 miles, two AC’s, new gas/electric water tank, fireplace, two slide-outs, 5.5 Onan generator, excellent condition. Located in Brownsville. $42,000. 819-383-2200. 2004 ALFA SEE YA 40’ diesel, Freightliner chassis, 350 Caterpillar engine, Allison 3000 transmission. 92,000 miles, custom cabinetry, TWO computer workstations! Satellite System with dual tuners. $59,000, would trade for Real Estate. www.alfaforsale.com 641-777-1628, 573-2687454. 2006 SEABREEZE 35 64K two slides, electric awning, newer tires, excellent condition in and out. $35,900. Seen in Mission. 1-204-646-2906. FOR SALE MOTOR HOME 1999 Rexall CIA 35’, 460 H.P. Ford v-10 motor, 26,978 miles, two slideouts, new carpet, inlaid flooring in bath and bedroom, new gas water heater. $10,000, call 660-651-3153 or 660651-6661. 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.

www.wintertexantimes.com

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. 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.

Motorcycles

CAN-AM 2012 SPYDER RTS-SE5 15,400 miles, matching trailer, every option, Garmin CB-radio AM-FM auxiliary hookup, matching Cam Am helmets with communication, Corbin Spyder seat, custom muffler, chrome wheels. $13,500 OBO. 712-269-0143.

Park Models

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. 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.

TWO PARK MODELS FOR sale, carport, shed, new heating and cooling system. Texas room on one. Located at River Ranch Resort in Rio Hondo. 620-314-7722. Email: sherrowc1942@gmail.com. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. PARK MODEL ON LAKE 1BR/1BA furnished, washer, dryer, metal roof, new carport, own lot. Gated community, Lakewood Village, 4515 Graham Road, Harlingen. Lot 134. Call 317902-4345. 12X33 AVALON 1991 PARK model, 1bed, 1bath, many updates. New fridge, new stove, new countertops, sinks, faucets, Texas room, 8x16 covered deck, 8x16 shed, washer, dryer, furnished. Located Mission, W&I. Call 218-830-0256 or 218-220-0293. OWN YOUR LOT DON’T pay rent. 2007 park model, 8x10 shed, washer, dryer, three year old carport, water heater, two year old laminate floor, HOA maintenance $100.00 per year. Come take a look, 55+ park, Donna, Texas. 507-370-0989. NO MORE RENT. OWN your own lot, includes Park Model, fully furnished, lots of storage and cabinets. Washer/ dryer. Oversized awning carport. Met-

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 49

al roof. Storage shed with workspace. HOA $100 per year. Must see 55+ park. 918-681-0686, Donna, Texas. 1999 BRECKENRIDGE PARK MODEL furnished, metal roof, 8x12 shed with dryer and new washer. 12x35 carport. Newer appliances. 310 Tradewinds Park. 507-318-9548. 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. 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.

Services

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 ser-

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

vice 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.

Travel Trailers 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. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. 1993 HIGHLAND FOR SALE, $5,500 or best offer. Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, Lot C-10. 515-490-7091. 2017 FOREST RIVER V-NOSE emerald edition, only used two months, sleeps six, two slides, power tongue, jacks, and e2 hitch with sway control system. 28 feet. Too many options to list, pull with 1/2 ton pick-up. Selling because we bought park model. Beautiful, must see. $18,000 OBO. 515-480-8180.

www.wintertexantimes.com

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. 2016 FOREST RIVER COTTAGE Destination Trailer, 40’. No smoking, no pets. Residential, stainless steel appliances, king bed. 573-480-2780 or 956-600-1470. 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. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

Want To Buy

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

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

8:00am till 12:00pm. Lunch 10:30am till 12:00pm. Public invited, vendors welcome. No table fee. Phone Sandy 320-224-1998. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. 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.

Need A Unique Way To Tell Your Sweetheart How You Feel? Say It In Full Color Only In The Winter Texan Times $49 In Our Valentine’s Feature Now Reserving Space In Our February 12th Issue Call 956-580-7800 or email ads@wintertexantimes.com

GOOD USED CAR OR SUV, 515-955 -3679. FEBRUARY 13TH CRAFT, YARD, and Ropa Sale. Circle T Park, Mission.

COUPON $AVING$

Coupon Index Air Control A/C American Discount Hearing Apple Dental Concrete Work Denny’s Dr. Gutierrez El Sombrero Freddy’s Griffin Grill National Lube Nikky’s Carpet Cleaning Peteco Pirate’s Landing

Tierra Del Sol Tint On Wheels The UPS Store Victoria Palms Restaurant Victoria’s Tea Room

pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg. pg.

47 13 47 47 43 47 43 43 43 8 48 39 43 32 47 35 43 30

Published by Nexus Publishing LLC Publisher: Dan Brunson dan@wintertexantimes.com Office: 956-580-7800 Editor: Carina Brunson carina@wintertexantimes.com Office: 956-580-7800 News Desk news@wintertexantimes.com Advertising ads@wintertexantimes.com Account Executive: Alma Chavez alma@wintertexantimes.com Upper Valley Cell: 956-533-7500 Account Executive: Pete Luna pete@wintertexantimes.com Lower Valley Cell: 956-617-2900 Advertising Assistant: Anastasia Brunson ads@wintertexantimes.com Office: 956-580-7800 Parks Calendar: parkscal@wintertexantimes.com Classified Ads: classifieds@wintertexantimes.com Graphic Design: Guadalupe Chapa Winter Texan Times 1217 N. Conway • Mission, Texas 78572 Tel. (956) 580-7800 • Fax (956) 580-7898 News: news@wintertexantimes.com Advertising: ads@wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com

© Copyright 2019-2020 by Nexus Publishing LLC, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. The Winter Texan Times is not responsible for errors or omissions in advertising. In the event of an error in an ad or omission of an ad, the newspaper’s financial liability is limited to the cost of the ad in questions. The newspaper is not responsible for any other damages, tangible or intangible. Typically a make-good ad or re-rescheduled ad is considered to sufficiently meet the newspaper’s responsibility.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

FEBRUARY 5, 2020 51

www.wintertexantimes.com

ONLY CLASSIFIEDS ADS Personal classifieds ads include up to 25 words, plus Boldface Lead-in (2-4 words). Your ad will also run on our website at www.wintertexantimes.com at no additional charge. Business word ad rate: $20 for up to 25 words.

PER WEEK

Your Name:______________________________________ Phone # (Required): _______________________________

r Personal Ad r Business Ad

NO REFUNDS

r r r r r r

Upcoming Publication Dates Wednesday r Feb. 12 r Feb. 19 r Feb. 26 r Mar. 4 r Mar. 11 r Mar. 18

Ad Deadline Wednesday 5 p.m. Feb.5 Feb.12 Feb.19 Feb.26 Mar.4 Mar.11

Choose one of the following classifications.

Autos Boats For Rent For Sale Garage Sales Golf Carts

r Help Wanted r Home For Sale r 5th Wheels r Lots For Sale r Miscellaneous r Mobile Homes r Motorcycles

Motor Homes Park Models Scooters Services Travel Trailers Wanted

r r r r r r

Fill in Your Classifieds Below. Be Sure To Include Your Telephone Number or Address In The Ad! Boldface Lead-in: 1

25 Words For $9.00 - Each Additional Word is 20¢ Mail this form with Check or Money Order To: Winter Texan Times 1217 N. Conway • Mission, Texas 78572 • (956) 580-7800 Or Submit Classified Ads: • Online at www.wintertexantimes.com • E-mail to classifieds@wintertexantimes.com • Fax to 956-580-7898 Pay by phone with credit card. (Sorry, no ad copy by phone.)

Payment Method

$9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00

r Check #___________ r Cash r Visa r Mastercard r Discover r AMEX Amount Paid:___________

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

www.wintertexantimes.com

Tropical Trails RV Resort, situated deep in the heart of South Texas on 165 acres in Brownsville, Texas, will open on January 1, 2020. The resort offers the perfect location, only 20 minutes from South Padre Island and right in the middle of what all the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. The options are endless – top rated golf courses minutes away, a day trip to Mexico, local shopping, dining, museums, and historical sites, numerous hiking or biking trails through wildlife preserves and bird watching sanctuaries and the best fishing in Texas!

WINTER TEXAN TIMES

The 240 large RV sites have 30/50 amp, full hookups, spacious concrete pads, back-ins and pull throughs with free high speed fiber optic internet. Tropical Trails also offers 23 park model cottages to rent on a short-term or long-term basis. The cottage rentals will become your home away from home, with the most modern conveniences, fully furnished, well-manicured landscaping and concierge service waiting to serve our guests! “With our expansive acreage, you will have plenty of room between your RV and your neighbor’s RV,” said Hill Dishman, Managing Partner of Tropical Trails.

AMENITIES • Secured, gated entrance • An amenity center • A resort-style heated swimming pool with a large jacuzzi • Spacious sun decks and loungers • Fitness center • Sports courts, including pickle ball and shuffleboard • Outdoor pavilions with BBQ pits and picnic tables • Large dog park • Modern bathhouses with laundry facilities 3605 FM 511 (at the intersection of Dr. Hugh Emerson Rd.), Brownsville, TX 78526 Toll Free (855) 684-2887• Office (956) 338-4040• www.tropicaltrailsrvresort.com