February 19, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 19 by Winter Texan Times

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Long Island Village – Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course

After three weeks of voting, Winter Texans have told us who their favorite golf course is this year. Winter Texans were asked to participate in a golf course survey for the past several weeks in which they voted for their all-around favorite golf course, and their favorite golf course by region as well. A big thank you to those the participated. Here are the top three favorite overall golf courses. FIRST PLACE LONG ISLAND VILLAGE, PORT ISABEL Two years ago, Long Island Village made its first appearance as a Winter Texan favorite earning second place in the Lower Valley, finishing between two perennial favorites – River Bend and South Padre Island course. Now, the little course that could hold David like power (yes, David as in David and Goliath), has worked its way up to

Don’t miss the 2020 Valley Star Awards Show today at Mission bell Resort. In addition to announcing the top Entertainers of the year, the show will feature six of the top entertainers performing in the Rio Grande Valley this season. This year’s show includes performances by Rick McEwen, Dave and Daphne, Tom Wurth, Desert Polynesia, Maggie Mae See AWARDS pg. 9

Winter Texan Ambassadors Wanted

If you love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley each winter, you’re invited to become a Winter Texan ambassador. The job is simple: share with your friends all the good times you have in the Valley each winter – away from the snow and ice. In a place where you can play golf almost any winter day. In a place where your MH & RV resort is a community of its own with lots of friends to share in a See AMBASSADORS pg. 30

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

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Large showing for Winter Texan Fiesta

Lots of fun was had at this year’s Winter Texan Fiesta hosted by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. The weather was just about perfect for the outdoor concert – sunny, some clouds here and there and a nice cool breeze. There were probably close to 2,500 Winter Texans in attendance at the event this year. Some of those visitors, who were able to get a ticket beforehand, received a free Mission T-shirt and free lunch provided by Chick-Fil-A. There were other vendors on hand with drinks and other Valley favorites for purchase. Rich Bellert, as always, emceed the event and shared some of his cowboy poetry with the huge crowd gathered in front of the outdoor stage. Entertainers for the event included Dayle and Gayle, Rusty Rierson, Chari Heldenbrand and High Country, The Kenaston’s and the Chamberlin’s and Southern Express. The event started with the presentation of colors by the Mission Fire Department, See FIESTA pg. 24

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Sew Sew Sisters

Some of the quilts made by the Sew Sew Sisters of Royal Palms Park are displayed. They are (seated from left) Carrol Moering, Sandra Burgess, Carah Maney (standing left) Carolyn Schneider, Carol McConnell and LaDone Will. By Herb Moering Quilting has become a serious hobby for many women (and some men too) wintering in the Rio Grande Valley. They are part of an estimated seven to 10 million quilters in the U.S. This upswing in interest has resulted in the formation of a number of groups at RV and mobile home parks in the Valley. The resurgence in this old art form has led to many different homemade projects including the creation of honor quilts given to U.S. armed services veterans. One of those groups calling attention to service rendered to this country is at Royal Palms Mobile Home Park in Alamo. The Sew Sew Sisters, who chose that name in 2010, have created 39 quilts to recognize veterans living in their park, along with five more presented to veterans honored during special events in the local community. As each veteran is introduced in those ceremonies at the local park, their service background is recounted, potentially triggering lots of memories. As the quilt is draped over the shoulders of each veteran it often becomes an emotional moment for the recipient and sometimes the presenters as well. “We do it because we are patriotic,” Carolyn Schneider said, in explaining the thinking behind the project. “We gain satisfaction in honoring the veterans for what they did,” added Sandra Burgess, another of the “Sisters” group. “Our freedom of speech and of religion is because they fought (for this nation), whether it was in war or not, wherever they served.” The final group of veterans at Royal Palms received their quilts at a park-

wide bean and ham soup potluck supper Jan. 29, hosted by the “Sisters.” The six vets included Bruce Johnson, who was in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972, attaining the rank of staff sergeant with service as a heavy equipment mechanic for a mobile radar outfit in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Edward Keech was in the western Pacific, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961 on the flight deck of three different aircraft carriers. U.S. Army Specialist 4th class Denny Mattson was part of an Army engineering unit dealing with bridges from 1970 to 1977 in Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. Roger Peterson was a U.S. Marine sergeant serving first in ordinance and then in an intelligence unit between 1965 and 1968 that involved 20 months in Vietnam on outer perimeter patrols. Orvin Rosaasen was in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1972 to 1978 with engineering units trained in ordinance while in Minnesota and then in water purification in North Dakota. U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Greg Sylvain served as a combat demolition engineer on the Cambodian border from 1968 to 1970. The first quilts were presented in 2015, starting with the oldest veterans in the park, Joe Brayer, Keith Gay, Harlan Mandler, Jack Avant, Frank Pope, Paul Pfeiffer and Norm Hall. In years following, those receiving quilts included Al Taber, Bob Hamilton, Glen Pfaff, Warren Pfeffer, Joe Blasey, Bill Engle, Bob Will, Norm Cooper, Don Groves, Joe Maney, Chuck Belew, Paul Niva, Chuck Eyerly, Jim Kivisto, Ralph Swenson, Gale Stewart, Dave Longerbone, Jon Schneider, Jim McGowan, Andy Anderson, Joe Gerst, See SEW pg. 6

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From pg. 1 the top of the charts as the Winter Tex- trouble approaching the green from the ans overall favorite golf course. It beat out left side. McAllen’s Palm View Golf Course and “It’s humbling to hear comments like Weslaco’s Tierra Santa. that,” Espinosa said. “I tell our customers The course is an 18-hole par-3 course that we are far from perfect, but we try located in Port Isabel just across the Intra- to be and we are so thankful for them to coastal Waterway. Hole distances range choose us.” from 50 yards to 140 yards. But that 140 Espinosa’s curiosity led him to study yards can feel like 170 or more since golf- what was happening, why their numbers ers are hitting into the wind. had been falling for about 10 years. Sure, Even No. 12 at only 50 yards can be there are fewer rounds being played all a challenge with all 50 yards being over across the nation regardless of age, but the water. The course has water on 75 percent numbers didn’t make sense to him. of the holes, including the signature hole, Espinosa said he took a deep look at the 110-yard No. 8. Water follows the what had been taking place and decidfairway along the right side and the green ed to go visit the parks and talk with the is tucked away behind it at the end. communities. “I got to know the customer The course is open to the public and better and identify what they wanted and has specials, like times when golfers pay implemented a program that would beneone green fee and can play the entire day. fit them and us.” The Village, which is home to Winter What transpired was the end of a free Texans and locals alike, has a population fall and the beginning of a three-year upof a little more than 1,000 residents. ward trend that continues today. But don’t think it’s too easy though. Palm View is a par-72 course with a One resident wrote in a golf journal that mid-range length of 5,779 yards from the it was the toughest golf course to play middle tees but turns into a lengthy and and that the No. 10 hole may be the single challenging 6,771 yards from the back hardest hole in the Valley. tees. While it has some fairly wide-open Long Island Village is located 33840 holes, it also has holes that will challenge South Garcia in Port Isabel. The pro shop how much you are willing to “go for it” number is (956) 943-7520. for a better approach. SECOND PLACE Palm View Golf Course is located at PALM VIEW GOLF COURSE, 2701 S Ware Rd., McAllen. Phone numMcALLEN ber is (956) 681-3444. Carlos Espinosa was very curious. THIRD PLACE Here he was with one of the most beauTIERRA SANTA GOLF COURSE, tifully laid out golf courses in the largest WESLACO city in the Rio Grande Valley, but someTierra Santa Golf Club in Weslaco thing didn’t add up. came in third place as Winter Texans’ FaNumbers were drastically falling in vorite Golf Course Valleywide. Since the terms of Winter Texans rounds and Espino- beginning of this contest, the course has sa, the director of golf for the city’s course, managed to finish in the top three overall couldn’t figevery year ure out why. and won the “It makes overall fayou doubt vorite course your ability for three and wonder straight why. Where years. am I failT h e ing? Where course rangis our staff es in length failing?” Esfrom 5,300 pinosa said. to 7,100“Those were plus yards the things “We’re that drove proud of me to make course,” some chang- Tierra Santa Golf Course, Weslaco course ownes more than er Ezequiel anything.” “Zeke” ReyThe changes have been received pos- na said. “We’re thrilled our Winter Texitively among the Winter Texans as they ans love us too.” have voted Palm View as their second They’ll have more things to love at favorite course in the Rio Grande Valley. Tierra Santa in the near future. Reyna inOne Winter Texan claimed she likes dicated that the course is building a banthe fact that the course has a variety of quet center adjacent to the clubhouse and distances from tee to green and she can will be doing some major renovations to use all her clubs. She especially has a likeness for No. 9, a hole with plenty of See FAVORITE pg. 30

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Red Hat Queens learn about sugar cane industry

By Kathy Olivarez The Red Hat Queens of the Rio Grande Valley held their February meeting at the Texas Travel Center in Harlingen where they viewed, “Sugar Growers,” a documentary about the development of the sugar cane industry in the Rio Grande Valley. They also learned about the services offered by the Texas Travel Information Center. While sugar cane was grown in the Valley before the Civil War, the first attempt at making it a commercial crop came in 1913 when a sugar cane mill was established. However, this attempt was short-lived due to a lack of technology and a declining economy. By 1921 the

mill had closed. By the 1960’s technology had improved and growers in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy Counties once again began experimenting with sugar cane production. Planting begins with cane plants being buried horizontally under three to four inches of dirt. Sugar cane is a water-thirsty crop and irrigation methods had improved so that water could reach the crops. Depending on rainfall, sugar cane crops need from 30 to 60 inches of irrigation water per year. Planters test the juice level in the stalks to determine when the cane is ready for harvest. When the

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From pg. 2 Paul Campbell, Warren Morrow, Paul Schneider, she calls it, “such good therCampbell and Shelby Cooper. One quilt apy.” was presented posthumously to the wife “A common denominator” is what of LeRoy Nielsen. Burgess sees in quilting. “When you meet The honor quilt project was suggested another quilter there is an immediate by group member Carrol Moering, who commonality.” wanted a quilt to be given to a veteran They have been involved in various honored at a City of Alamo function. That projects, like a memory quilt, using clothled to a list being made of veterans in their ing of a person who passed away. The park, according to Schneider. Burgess shirts of one late resident was used for said the timing was important, because just such a quilt. A few took aprons and a few of the vets passed away within the embroidered the park’s name on them. year after receiving their quilt. During the holiday’s caps were embroiMoering credits Burgess for much of dered with the group’s name. They also the project’s success, having done most of created 200 dog beds for the Paws shelter the finished freehand quilting on her lon- in Edinburg. garm machine. The women love to visit the quilt Most of the hours spent on the hon- shows and there are some good ones in or quilt came from the group’s regular the Valley. Several of the “Sisters” have Monday sessions at the park clubhouse, been to the Missouri Star Quilt Compaalthough some of the “Sisters” worked on ny in Hamilton, from which free tutorials quilt squares up north during the summer emanate on the internet, Moering said. months, noted Moering. All the women Many free patterns are available on the had a part in hand sewing the bindings on internet as well, she added. the quilts, with money raised for supplies Hamilton has become a destination from a couple of potato bakes and a pair point for many quilters and a place that of quilt raffles. caters to husbands with a “man cave” feaThe other women involved in the hon- turing things for guys to do while wives or quilt project at various times includ- go from fabric shop to fabric shop, Moed Diane Emch, LaDone Will, Michele ering said. Whalen, Joan Boespflug, Minnie ScholGoing to shops in any town and quilt ze, Susie Briggs, Audry Stewart, Carol shows is one way that leads to a fabric McGowan, Carah Maney, Doris Taber stash at home. Schneider said women ofand Kay Sawyer. ten joke about where to store their stash, Moering and Burgess were part of the so husbands won’t find the material, like sewing group when it was first formed in the oven, microwave and closets. Many back in 2008, an idea pitched by Wiscon- of the women, however, have their own sin resident Ginny Kalb. She had talked sewing room, which makes it easy to to another Badger state resident, Janine be “hoarders,” as Burgess described her Hosch, about getting together to sew. “Sisters.” They were joined shortly after by SchneiBut it’s the fun and challenge they find der, Dorothy Mandler and Helen Hum- in the art, being wrapped up in fabric that phreys. requires precision. The weekly gathering is a special time, “Never knew how much math I’d with the women taking turns provid- need,” Moering said. “Found out our ruler ing lunch each week for the others. For is our friend.”

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Bill Chrastil – More than Elvis

Bill Chrastil is probably best known for his tribute and impersonation of Elvis Presley. He’s won local, state and national awards for that portion of his show. But Chrastil is so much more than that – and he’s changed some things around this year that has people “swinging” to his music. “I’ve added some 70s songs, some that people never really heard of, but I see them moving back and forth in their chair,” said Chrastil, the 2016-2018 Valley Star Awards Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year. “I tell the audience that they are going to be moving around in their chairs with these songs, just don’t move something you can’t put back.” Chrastil is back in the Valley for his seventh straight year. Some of his new material includes “Back in Love Again” by LTD and Isaac Hayes’ “Don’t Let Go.” “I also added a couple female songs,” Chrastil said. “Harper Valley PTA and These Boots Were Made for Walking.

Those are two songs that you get going and get to the chorus and the audience will take it from there.” But the versatility and variety doesn’t stop there. Chrastil said he started exploring some Tom Jones and found out that Jones did some cover tunes, included “Kiss” by Prince. Chrastil is also working on Prince’s “Purple Rain,” and “Let’s Go Crazy.” “I love that guitar solo on ‘Purple Rain,’” Chrastil said. “The best part about music is that you’re never, ever done. There’s always something more.” Talking about “something more,” Chrastil will also perform a song in four different voices. He’ll begin the song with Willie Nelson’s, and then Julio Iglesias will take over the second voice. “I’ll do the third verse in my voice,” he said. “Then end it with Elmer Fudd.” Chrastil’s second set at his shows will be his tribute to Elvis Presley. His favorite Elvis songs are “Words,” “Suspicious Minds,” and “My Way.” Elvis is an artist

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that transcends the generations, loved by 18 and 81-year-olds alike. In fact, Chrastil was taken to show and tell for a firstgrade class recently. “They took me to this class, and they were singing all the words to “Hound Dog,” said Chrastil, adding that this season he is performing Elvis during his Las Vegas years. “I even had a 12-year-old girl come up to me and tell me she was a big Elvis fan and asked me to sign a card for her. “That music is loved everywhere and it’s not going away.” A wide variety of audiences attend Chrastil’s shows and because of his active engagement with the people in his shows, he can read which way to go – from 50s music to Classic Rock. “It’s really great,” he said. “And there’s always so much more to do.” For more information on Bill Chrastil, including to book him, visit www.billchrastil.com. He is performing throughout the Valley this month – so if you haven’t seen him yet, you still have a few more opportunities to do so. His next show is Feb. 22, 7 p.m. at Orange Grove RV Park in Edinburg; Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna; Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Comfort Suites on South Padre Island; Feb. 26, 7 p.m., at Ranchero Village in Los Fresnos; and his last show in the Valley will be on Feb. 29, 6:30 p.m. at Palmdale RV Resort in Los Fresnos.

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and Dan Smith, and Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel. The show will be held at Mission Bell Resort, located at 1711 E. Bus. 83 in Mission, today, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 per person and groups of 15 or more receive a discounted rate of $12.50 per person. This all-star cast of performers is sure to provide an afternoon of entertainment you won’t forget. Where else can you find six of the top Valley performers for only $15. Valley Star Awards will be presented to your favorite entertainers. The past month we have been asking Winter Texans to vote for their favorite Entertainer, male vocalist, female vocalist, musical group, family vocal group, gospel group, rock-n-roll group, country western band, duet musical, individual/small band variety act, and novelty act of the year. The votes have been tallied and we will announce the winners this afternoon. It’s sure to be an exciting show of results. Tickets for this year’s event will still be available at the door before the show begins – until they are sold out. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be available for purchase from 12 to 1 p.m.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, February 19 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. Craft Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am, Lunch served, for info call Josie

at 956-532-7521. Craft Show - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Many vendors, everyone welcome. Door prizes. 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. Beginner/Improver Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10amNoon. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Quilt & Needlework Show - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 11am, $2pp. Tea and cookies will be served. A fabric vendor will be available. Call Kathy Overstreet at 309-531-8125 for more info. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am.

Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. 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 The Amigos, free. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass

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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, Spittin’ Image Comedy/Music Show, $7pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700.

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Pre-rounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square dance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - casual attire. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided by High Country Band. Free ice and popcorn, other concessions available. Weekly drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Larry Windle. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Shelley and Darren, golden oldies and good clean humor, $7pp, doors open at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Jason Warlow, $7pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Shake Rattle & Roll. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance to Jealous Heart, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the door. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, public invited! Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Country Roland, $7pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, William Florian - Those Were The Days, $8pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, The Glenn Miller Orchestra. You do not want to miss this concert, hear the Glenn Miller Orchestra right here in the RGV! Concessions available at break. 956-464-9024 for info. Entertainment - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Leland Jones Tribute, $8pp at the door. Advance tickets $7pp from Carol, 816-509-4085. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Pick Pocket Gene, $8pp. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Kenny Hess, concessions available. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, Ron and Jan Easter, $7pp. Thursday, February 20 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:3010am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8am-4pm, Quilt Show, $2 at the door. Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission,

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8am-Noon. Craft Show - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Breakfast at 7am, lunch starts at 11:30am. Bake sale, yard sale, over 20 vendors. Call 802-373-8866 for more info. 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. Quilt Show - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am-1pm, Free admission. Vendors and cookies. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $1pp. 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. Ladies Teas - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Open to public, call for attendance. See PARKS pg. 12

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7pm, Rusty Rierson Show, $8pp. Concessions available. For more info call 956464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Karaoke - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Karaoke 3rd Thursday of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm, free admission. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Soda, water, and ice available, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Patsy Kline Tribute, $7pp. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Mario Show, $8pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Jason Whorlow - Piano Man, $6pp. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus, $6pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $8pp. Entertainment - Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission, 7-8:45pm, Helen Russell & Company, $7pp. Friday, February 21 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, South Texas Ramblers Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes & sausage. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft Show - Mission West RV Park, 8am-Noon, Craft show and patio sales, breakfast and lunch available. Call Jackie Austin at 269-760-5489 for more info or to reserve a table. Craft Show - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 8am-Noon, Various vendors, jewelry, tools, crafts, etc, and food available. Craft Fair - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Free admission. All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - San Juan Gardens, 8amNoon, For information call Karen at 641751-9807. 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. Pharr South Style Show - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 10:40am-1:30pm, $13pp. Come Pickin’ Grinn’ with us enjoying Hee Haw fun wonderful dress styles, and a scrumptious meal. After 4pm, contact Rena Marketon to purchase tickets, 612719-9382, or anytime Pat Yoder, 913488-3650. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Caracara Lake Park ReCrested sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-

WINTER TEXAN TIMES 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Open House - Fiesta Village, Mission, 11am-2pm. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Soup and salad bar. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 pm. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome.

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

Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-7:30pm, The Piano Man Show, no admission charge. Pass he hat only. Great show with a variety of music. Come early to get a good seat! Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Pickpocket Gene Turner Show, $8pp/$10pp at door. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Larry Windle. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Agency, $9pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, BYOB, concessions available, $6pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, With Steven May & The Southern Knights, $7. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating with advance purchase. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOB. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Wesla-

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co, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $9pp. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, With Tom Wurth, $9pp. Open to the public. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $7pp. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Men of Accord. For more info call Judy at 765-490-1503. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Kai, $7pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66, $6pp. BYOB, 50/50, prize drawings. Ice and soda available. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel, $8pp. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Entertainment - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 7pm, Dave Perryman and The Country Revue, $7pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. Dance - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Rick McEwen, $7pp. BYOB, free popcorn, and 50/50 raffle. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Dave & Daphne, $10pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Tickets on sale January 31. Saturday, February 22 See PARKS pg. 14

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Patio Sale - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-11am, Ballroom Parking Lot, free. Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. 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. Park/Patio Sales - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 7am, Flea Market, crafts, bake sale in the Hall beginning 7:00 am. “Build Your Own Omelette” served from 7am - 11am. Individual Patio Sales. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Big Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7-9am. Parkwide Sale - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7am-Noon. 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. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. 9:00am Lindley Creek, come worship and enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-10am, Omelete and Waffles, $6pp. Park Wide Garage Sale - Green Acres RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Inside rec hall. Donuts and coffee till 9:30, bake sale, lunch at 11:00, roast beef sandwich plus fixins. Quilter Sew & Tell Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 9am-Noon. Quilt, Art, and Woodcarving Show - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9am-Noon, Quilt raffle, art sales, coffee and donuts at 9:00am. Brunch served 9:00am-12:00pm, homemade biscuits and sausage gravy $6pp. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome.

Helen Russell & Co. Everyone Welcome!

St. Pat’s Day Party

Tues. Mar 17 • 1:00 - 5:00pm Helen Russell & Co. Corned Beef Dinner (while it lasts)

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WANTED!

MUSIC THIS GOOD HAS TO BE A CRIME!

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Daphne Anderson

Southern Gospel Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year!

E S T S O LO AWARDED CBT OF 2017! VARIETY ATAR AWARDS-VALLEY S Barb R. said “Thank you for a great performance last night here at Valhalla. You truly made the party GREAT for Archie and Jo-Ann. We loved how you involved them so much. Everyone is still talking about you and your show!”

BRIANNA & AMELIA WH BACK TO POERLOW REMAINDER RFORM THE O F T H E TO U R! CONTACT JASON whorlowentertainment.com 515-460-5862

Valley Star Awards

Dave Salyer

Duo of the Year Entertainers of the Year

Barbara Mandrell’s guitarist for 10 years!

CATCH THEM IF YOU CAN!

TEXAS SCHEDULE

Call Ahead for Showtimes, Tickets & Seat Availability All Shows Start at 7:00 pm Unless Noted Valley Star Award Show • Mission Bell • 1:00 pm February 19 Winterhaven • Brownsville • 6:30 pm February 19 John Knox Village • Weslaco- PRIVATE February 20 Seven Oaks • Mission February 21 Mission West • Mission February 22 El Valle Del Sol • Mission • 2:00 pm February 23 Beach Resort at South Padre Island • 4:00 pm February 25 100 Padre Boulevard (Previously Schlitterbahn Beach Resort)

February 28 February 29

Eastgate • Harlingen Canyon Lake RV Resort • Mission

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burger and more. Line Dance Workshop - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Noon-4pm, At the Rec Hall, $5pp. Call Lynn at 204-793-8819 for more info. 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, Anchorman Quartet concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel, $8pp. Meal - Heritage Square, Mission, 5pm, Heritage Square’s Famous Home-made Sauerkraut Supper. Bring own table ser-

www.wintertexantimes.com vice. Polka music 3 to 5. $5 tickets sold in advance from Ardelle at 300 So. Bryan Rd. Mission Unit #I-2. 563-340-6493. Petanque Spaghetti Dinner and Dance - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5:3010pm, With the Night Ryders, sponsored by Petanque. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will donation accepted. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to enjoy or take part. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Rick McEwen, country/variety, $7pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Dave & Daphne, $10pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Shelly & Darren, $7pp. Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, MisSee PARKS pg. 16

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Leslie Blasing Park Shows

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

Feb. 22 - Siesta Village - Weslaco

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CASA DEL SOL JAMS EVERY FRIDAY Rock & Country Jam

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

COWBOY CHURCH Feb. 22 & 29 with Lindley Creek 9am Breakfast 7:30-8:30am

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 19, 7pm - The Glenn Miller Orchestra Show Feb. 20, 7pm - Rusty Rierson Show - $8 Mar. 1, 3pm - Tiny Hill Orchestra Show Joe & Kathy Compton, Park Managers 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

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Division of WILDER CORPORATION

WELCOME BACK!

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm Diego - February 22 - $7 Rewind - February 29 - $8 Diego - March 7 - $7 Steven May - March 14 - $6 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

ENTERTAINMENT

Spittin Image February 23 • 7 pm - $8 Roger Wayne March 1 • 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 Jason & Stephanie Skelly, Act. Dir.

BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds Concert •February 22, 2020

Benson Family Singers The Bensons use their music, humor, and message to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Show Starts at 7pm

Mar. 7 - Tropic Winds - Harlingen BYOB • Dance From 7-9pm

Mar. 10 - Fun N Sun RV Resort - San Benito Leslie Presents! Production Show – Music from the Vietnam War Era

Be a part of the FUN at Llano Grande!

Entertainment:

Only at Llano Grande! Feb 27 – Chicago Rewired The premier Chicago tribute band, 7pm, $14/16pp Mar 5 – 1981 The Concert in Central Park Simon & Garfunkel – tribute show 7pm, $14/16pp For more info and to buy tickets:

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

Show From 7-9pm Pre-sale tickets $10 or $12 at the door

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.

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BYOB • Dance From 7-9pm

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

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Mar. 1 - Big Valley RV Park - Donna

Weekly Shows

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

Saturday Dances

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

Feb 29 – Southern Knights, $7pp Mar 7 – Pelican West, $8pp Mar 14 – Hot Rodz, $7pp Mar 21 – Agency, $8pp 956-565-2638 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes, TX www.llanogranderesort.com

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

FEB 22 • Jealous Heart - $7 FEB 29 • Smokin Guns - $7 MAR 7 • The Cruisers - $7 MAR 14 • Sweetwater - $7

ENTERTAINMENT FEB 24 • 7-9pm Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $8 MAR 9 • 7-9pm Helen Russell & Co. - $8

MEAL EVENTS

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 Feb. 24 Baked Ham Dinner - 4:30-6:00pm

PANCAKE BKFAST - 7:30am-8:30am - $5 DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM MAR 14 Feb. 21 - The Fabulous Cruisers - $10 TACOS - 4-5:30pm - $6 Tickets On Sale Now MAR 10 Feb. 28 - The Chamberlin’s & HAMBURGERS - 4-5:30pm - $6 MAR 24 Southern Express - $7 PIZZA - 4-5:30pm - $7 Mar. 6 - Rewind - $10 FEB 25, MAR 31 Tickets On Sale Now PULLED PORK - 4-5:30pm - $6 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM MAR 3

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

Feb. 19 - William Florian Show - $8 Feb. 20 - Maggie Mae Show - $8 Feb. 25 - Helen Russell Show - $8 Mar. 4 - Jason Whorlow Show - $8

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From pg. 15 sion, 7-9pm, J & The Sound, BYOB, snack bar available, $8pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $7pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Burning Ember, Country Western $5pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, The Lockharts, doors open at 6 pm, $7pp. Entertainment - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Terry Smith Show, $7pp, ice cream sold. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, The Rovers, $8pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, South Texas Ramblers, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Singles welcome, set ups available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron and Chester Band,

7 $5pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park,E 7-10pm, Regan James & the Hired Handv s Band, $7pp. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Jason Whorlow - Piano/vo-7 D calist, $7pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $7.50pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. ForR i more info 815-228-6221. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Dance with Leslie8 Blasing, $7pp. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, SanM Benito, 7pm, Swing Street Roaring 20’si Bash, $10pp in advance, $12pp at then door. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort,H Harlingen, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $8pp inl advance or at the door. In the FriendshipA Hall, drinks and popcorn available for purchase at intermission. 956-425-7448. s Dance - Gateway RV & MH Park,t Raymondville, 7-10pm, The Driskills, H $5pp. BYOB and ice is provided. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park8 Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,P 7-10pm, Now Sold Out - At the Hynes Event Center, with Agency, $8pp. TicketsP

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All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease $500 off the purchase of a new home.

Line Dancing

Every Wednesday 10am

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

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

Dances • 7-10pm

Saturday, February 22 Hot Rodz Saturday, February 29 Route 66 Saturday, March 7 Kikker Daddy Saturday, March 14 Rewind

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

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Everyone welcome. Tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concessions open, set-up available. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Mardi Gras Dance, $9pp. Sunday, February 23 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

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BIT O HEAVEN

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

Victoria Palms Resort

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

The Crowning Touch

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3:30-5PM

*Schedule Subject to Change*

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

William Florian - Neil Diamond Show

Regan James • Pass the Bucket

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

SHOWS

Feb. 23 • 3-5pm • $8

Feb 19 • Spittin’ Image • $7pp

Ladies Night Out with Mario

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER

DANCES 7-10pm

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

4:30pm • $4pp

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

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM

Feb 21 • Leslie Blasing • $8pp Feb 25 • Hot Rodz - Mardi Gras Ball • $10pp Feb 28 • Dixon Company Band • $6pp BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale

Mar. 4 • 7-9pm • $8

Fri. Feb. 21 • Agency $9 Tues. Feb. 25 • Music Town Mardi Gras Party $7 Wed. Feb. 26, 2-4pm • DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant $5 Fri. Feb. 28 • The Classics $7 Tues. Mar. 3 • Texas Wheels $7 Doors and Concessions open at 6pm. Margarita and Soda Set ups. FREE Popcorn and Ice.

SATURDAYS • JAMS

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

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

Aretha: The Queen of Soul Mar. 1 • $13 & $14

1-3pm • 4th Sunday every month Karaoke every Sunday • 5 pm

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

11am-1pm • All Welcome

SUNDAYS • GOSPEL JAMS BYOB/snacks.

CRAFT FAIR • 8AM-12PM

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

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

SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR • 603-396-2786

CONCERTS 7-9PM QUILT SHOW PATIO SALE

Saturday Feb. 22 • 7-11am • Free

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Mar. 5 • In Six Days • Pass The Hat In The Ballroom

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

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 Feb 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 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 PICKLEBALL MIXER COMMUNITIES ON PARADE

Every Thursday • 9-11am • $1

CRAFT SHOW

Mar 2 • 8am-12pm • FREE

DANCES

Feb 19 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7 Feb 26 • Texas Wheels • 7pm • $7 Mar 4 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7

COUNTRY INVITATIONAL JAM Saturday Feb 22 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Baked Potato Bar $5

Feb 28 • 8am-4pm

LINE DANCING WITH KEITH 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 25 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Taco Salad Bowl $5

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

Cruisers - $10 Mar 14

Hot Rodz - $9 Mar 6

Tiny Hill Orchestra - FREE Mar 8

The Agency - $10 Feb 29

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Feb 22 - Shelly & Darren - $7 Feb 24 - Spittin Image - $8 Mar 7 - Car Show (10am) - Free CRAFT SHOWS

Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Mar 16 Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Mar 21

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

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MAGIC VALLEY PARK

Residents’ Association

300 East Business Highway 83

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

Magic Valley “TETWP” Dance 2300 E. Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 The Hot Rodz 956-968-8242 Thurs. February 20, 7:00-10:00 pm • $8 One of the Largest Pool Halls in the Aquacises – Bean Bag – Bingo – www.magicvalleypark.com Rewind Valley with 11 tables. Church – Country Jam – Crafts & Craft Thurs. Courts February well 27, 7:00-10:00 pm •and $8 4 Shuffle maintained Sales - Darts – Exercises – HorseJack Nelson & Texas Turnaround floodlit shoes – Movie Night – Oil Painting Thurs. March 5,Room 7:00-10:00 • $8 arge Games/Card withpm multiple – Pancakes Breakfasts - Potluck activities (schedule & random) – Quilting (Monday) – Quilting Too – The Cruisers Feb 21 – Hot Rodz – $8 2 indoor Pickle Ball Courts Watercolor Painting -Wood Carvers – Thurs. March 12, 7:00-10:00 pm • $10 heduled Golf Leagues Monday thru Friday Yoga – Zumba DoorsPitch OpenBaseball at 6:30pm –Team BYOB - Slow Ice, pop & popcorn available, Door Prizes Contact Info - Rick & Penny Chorneyko 204-918-0186 FRIDAY DANCE • 7 pm UNDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • 7 pm Feb 23 –NIGHT Kainoa Kamaka

ACTIVITIES

Friday • Dances • 7-10pm Sunday Entertainment

Jan. 29 – Freddie & Sheila - $6 Feb. 12 – Jason Whorlow - $6 February Shelley and Darren Feb. 1919 –• Laughing Bird - $7 • $7 February 26 • Pat Davison • $8 Feb. 26 – JC Harrison - $7 March 4 •&Spittin Image •-$8 Mar. 12 – Jul the Chrome $7

ENTERTAINMENT

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

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DANCE

7pm – $7

Feb. 3 – Steven May - $7.50 Feb. 17 – The Agency - $10 Feb. 24 – Manitoba Fugitives $6

Craft Sale

Karaoke - Mon. Feb. 6 & 20 – 7pm Country Jam - Jan. 30, Feb 13 & 27 Craft Sale - Feb. 15 – 8am-12noon

February 19 – 8am-12pm March 14 – 8am-1pm

CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm

Second Tuesday of Every Month

Mar. 10

Vendors Welcome FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

(956) 783-4587

A Division of Wilder Corp.

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ALL PARK DRIVEWAY EVERY SUNDAY SALE

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

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

Feb. 20 • Shake, Rattle & Roll • $8 Feb. 27 • Faith’s Journey • $10 Mar. 5 • Ralph Kuster • $10 Mar. 12 • Jason Whorlow • $7

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(Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

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

All Shows 7:00pm unless noted

Sunday Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey at our church service. Come sing-a-long and get acquainted with your friends. Coffee and cookies after the service. Church Service - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service in the Rec Hall. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, 4th Sunday of every month, BYOB/snacks. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, William Florian - Neil Diamond

E.E.Hall HallAcres AcresRd. Rd. Paradise 301301Pharr PharrTX TX78577 78577 S.S.HWY. Resort HWY.281 281 (Behind (Behind Estate Burger BurgerKing) King) Church Services - 10am Movies – 7pm – FREESALE • Snack Bar Open CRAFT

ENTERTAINMENT

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.

Yard Sale

Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28

Texas Wheels • $7

PARKS

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Tues.,EVERY Nov. 28,TUESDAY Jan 30 & Feb 27 8am – 12noon • Lunch Served

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

Sat. Feb. 22 - Burnin Ember - $5 EVERY TUESDAY Sat. Feb. 29 - GreyRock - $6 Bingo – 6:15pm - Starts 11/7/17 Snack Bar Open Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm

JAMS THURSDAY • 12:30PM EVERY

Every Wed. Variety- w/ Bob12/7/17 Dollie Karaoke – 6:30pm Starts Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn

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

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Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Feb. 21 • South Texas Ramblers Feb. 28 • Shake, Rattle & Roll Sock Hop • $7 Mar. 6 • Night Ryders Mar. 13 • Route 66

ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 23 • 3-5 pm Tiny Hill Orchestra - No Cost Feb. 25 • 7-8 pm Pan O Steel High School Drum - $5 Mar. 3 • 7-9 pm Spittin Image - $8/$9 Mar. 10 • 7-9 pm Kainoa Kamaka (Kai) - $8

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The course is always in the best shape and has recently added a driving range the size of a small planet. Palm View Golf Course is located at 2701 S Ware Rd., McAllen. Phone (956) 681-3444. SECOND – Los Lagos Golf Club, Edinburg

with moguls and has some of the purest fairways around. Some of the holes are also set up where the fairways lean a bit toward the water hazards and, of course, on those holes the wind always seems to be blowing toward those hazards as well. The clubhouse also has one of the best burgers in the land – yet another reason to be a Winter Texan favorite. Los Lagos is located at 1720 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. Phone (956) 3160444. THIRD – Tierra Del Sol, Pharr

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absolute most memorable finishing hole in the Valley, Tierra Santa is a perennial power when it comes to being a Winter Texan favorite. And, just like many of the favorite courses, this course is reinvesting back into the property. Seems there is a pattern there. The course is located at 1901 Club de Amistad, Weslaco. Phone (956) 9731811. SECOND – Treasure Hills Country Club, Harlingen This course went from one that was virtually forgotten and on the selling block to one of the most regular visited, and enjoyed, courses in the Valley. Treasure Hills offers a different type of layout where golfers can enjoy shot making opportunities. Many fairways are wide open but golfers need to be smart on which side and

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how far they want to hit their ball, even though the temptation is to “grip it and rip it.” If you haven’t been to Treasure Hills in a while, you’re missing out. It provides a variety of challenges and there are different elevations throughout the revived course. Treasure Hills is located at 3009 N Augusta National Dr, Harlingen. Phone (956) 4251700. THIRD – Tony Butler Municipal Course, Harlingen Not only are some of the holes spectacular, this course provides too much history that it beckons players to come and enjoy it.

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or, more than likely 140 or more yard shot with the wind in your face. This course was a best kept secret just a couple years ago. It sure isn’t any more. Long Island Village is located at 950 S Garcia St, Port Isabel. Phone (956) 9437520. SECOND – River Bend Golf Course and Country Club, Brownsville Many people seem to have thought that this course was for residents on the course property only. That’s when the owners decided to “get the word out” and now Winter Texans flock to River Bend. The course has cleaned up a bit too, removing trees and thick brush along the Rio Grande, where several holes run adjacent. This not only adds to the challenge of See REGION pg. 22

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not sending your ball into the river – or another country – but it provides beautiful scenery, relaxing you especially if you’ve started with a stressful round. River Bend is located at 4541 US-281, Brownsville. Phone (956) 4650705. THIRD – South Padre Island Golf Club This course should be the prima donna of South Texas. It’s working its way back to that spot with new ownership.

More grass from tee to green, completed path carts, new sand instead of hard pan – these are just some of the improvements that SPI golf has done to start its return as one of the premiere courses in South Texas. It already has a spectacular layout, amazing scenery overlooking the Laguna Madre and the island itself, and it has a wind that’s actually second to none in the Valley. The American Junior Golf Association Tour is also making a stop here in April, another sign of the quality its working to achieve. Everything about this course is on the rise, so now is a great time to go check it out. South Padre Island Golf Course is located at 1 Golf House Rd, Laguna Vista. Phone (956) 943-4653.

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cane is ready, the fields are burned so the leaves and plant stubble are gone leaving the stalks for easy harvesting. Today a 40acre field can be burned in 20 minutes. The remaining cane is cut and loaded into large trucks to be taken to the mill for harvesting. Once the trucks are weighed the truck dumps the load into the mill for the juice extraction process. The cane is cooked until crystals form. Up to 70,000 tons of sugar crystals can be loaded on to barges at time for transport to the Domino Sugar processing plant. Remaining syrup will be used to make molasses for cattle feed. Sara Van Wyk, director of the Texas Travel Information Center, told guests the site is one of seven destination centers located in Texas. It represents the Gulf Coast and South Texas Plains Regions of Texas. It offers visitors information about all regions of Texas, not just the local area. Each visitor was given a packet with a guide to the Rio Grande Valley, a 2020 map of Texas, a guide to Texas Wildflowers, and a pamphlet on the Texas Tropical Trail. They also received a map and guide to the sites of San Antonio, the largest city in this region. And of course, there was a Texas State Travel Guide highlighting the best stops to make in each region of Texas. Van Wyk asked the queens to tell oth-

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It was probably 10 years ago that I stepped onto a bowling lane and had the greatest game of my life. My team was in the semifinals of our league tournament and I was horrible, barely managing a 120 average for the season. On this day, however, for one game, I came through. Out of nowhere everything lined up and fell, as they were supposed to. When we were done, I had rolled a 268 and we were moving onto the semifinals. Reality is cruel, however, and it took me two games to surpass the 268 I had bowled in that one game. My passion for bowling was struck down for good. It’s back, however, after walking through Bit O Heaven’s bowling alley. Well, it’s not really a bowling alley, but every Monday for eight straight weeks you can hear the balls barreling down the alleys and the pins clashing as the ball strikes them. This is Wii Bowling, and it’s the most popular activity at the Donna RV park as 200 bowlers compete in the league. Bonnie Cadwalader is from Illinois and she has been at Bit O Heaven for 20 years. She’s been part of the Wii Bowling league – which consists of four-person teams – since it started. Recently she bowled a 300 and last week she was on her way for a second perfect game. People gathered around to watch her strike gold for a second time. They collectively cheered as she sent the final ball down the lane. Perfection wasn’t for her this time, but who’s gonna be upset with a 297? “They startled me there at the end,” she said. “That’s why.” Bonnie is a small lady with a gigantic and fun personality. She isn’t a regular bowler but she’s a competitor on the Wii Bowling lanes. She also loves to play shuffleboard and, I was told, the 88-yearold from Illinois can “kick it up a notch or two on the dance floor as well.” Kip Smith who, two years ago bowled

back-to-back perfect games and ended coming barely short of a perfect series with three straight 300s, is among the top 20 Wii Bowlers at the park. He said he hasn’t bowled at an alley since probably when he was in eighth grade but enjoys the eight weeks. As part of a 10-person committee, he said it takes a lot of volunteer hours to make sure everything is done right – from putting the TVs up on the wall, connecting the Wiis and troubleshooting on match days take hours to keep the team and individual stats up to date. Currently, Diane Hart leads all bowlers in total pins with 4,968 of ‘em knocked down. She’s 170 pins ahead of Bruce Allen at 4,798 and 284 ahead of Jim Allen. Ralph Hart is fourth at 4,322 while Roger Olson rounds out the top five at 4,322. Hart is also part of team “Incredibowls,” who have 16,925 total pins on the season. “The Bikers” are close in second with 16,576. The next closest is team “The Agates” with 14,752. While the Wii Bowling league is for fun, as most Winter Texan activities are, there’s still the feel of heated competition in the air. You can hear the cheers for strikes or tough spares picked up, and the groans when the 7-pin stays firm. Marielle Pare threw both arms up in the air after she clamored home a strike. Another bowler in the next lane leaned far to his right, hoping that would affect the path of the ball to the pins – it didn’t, but he looked great doing it. At one point I got in the way of one bowlers backswing as I made a straight line to the snack table. The glare stayed with me the rest of the time there. And I swear I heard the words “knock you down,” muttered as I excused myself and walked away. Suddenly, my 120 average came back to the front of my memory. Maybe I’ll wait a little more to get into bowling. But when I do, it definitely will be Wii Bowling.

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the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Rev. Roy Snipes. Title sponsors Mission hospital and Bert Ogden welcomed those in attendance, as did City of Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Cana. Brenda Enriquez from Mission Chamber also shared a few words. All of them thanked those in attendance for everything the Winter Texans do for the great City of Mission. Mission Historical Museum hosted their Artesano Market Days inside the Mission Events Center. The event featured Mexican artisans with so many different works of art to share. Vendors filled the indoor banquet area showing their wares and arts for purchase. There was a lot of talent in that small space. C.J. Sanchez, vice present at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, was pleased with the turnout of the event and is already thinking of next year.

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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 20 – 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 20-21 – The Mission Historical Museum will show screenings of She Came to the Valley at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days. Pre-sale of tickets only. They will be giving out a copy of the novel with the purchase of a ticket. Tickets are $5. Come by the museum and purchase your tickets today. For more information contact MHM at (956)580-8646. The museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave. in Mission. February 21 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue 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 21-23 – The 24th Annual SPI Market Days will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center. There will be hand crafted jewelry, clothing, cosmetics and fragrances, collectible, gourmet treats and health products, home décor items and more. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 21-23 – Edinburg will hold their Fiesta Edinburg with Rodney Atkins performing on Friday and Los Palominos on Saturday. Performances and other entertainment will be held at HEB Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria. To purchase tickets for the concerts, visit www.hebparkrgv.com. February 20-23 – South Texas College Theatre presents William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s musical favorite Cyrano de Bergerac. Individual tickets and Season passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal.southtexascollege.edu/ marketplace.aspx. For more information about STC Theatre, call (956) 872-2301. February 23 – Genealogy at the Library: Go Beyond Ancestry and Family Search will be presented at the McAllen Public Library at 2 p.m. in Electronic classroom A, 4001 N. 23rd St. Discover

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amazing and free genealogical resources such as Cyndi’s List, find a grave and more. Registration is required. Call (956) 681-3061. February 25 – South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce will host their 4th Annual Walk the Dock at Sea Ranch Marina from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit chamber businesses at the marina for food, games, music and fun. Participants will receive a card with participating business listed upon arrival. Visit all businesses, get your card stamped, to become eligible for prize drawings at the end of the evening. February 26 – Valley Voices Singing Choral will hold their spring show at Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, in Harlingen from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Ticket window open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 27 – 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 28 – A musical adventure to the corners of the Earth and across the American west will feature Indiana Jones and the Wild West themed music by the Valley Symphony Orchestra on February 28. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m. Call (956) 6611615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org. March 1 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Tip O’ Texas RV Resort in Pharr at 2 p.m. March 3 – McAllen Live presents Jersey Boys for one night only on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. March 4 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts America’s Band – Sail On, a Beach Boys tribute group, 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. March 5 – 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. March 6 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Center Church in Pharr at 7 p.m. The concert will be combined with Men of A-Chord, Senior Ambassadors and Sweet Adelines.

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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 - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Meal Event - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Menu is all you can eat pizza, salad, dessert, and beverage. $7pp. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 5:30-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Fat Tuesday Shrimp and Crawfish Boil - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-10pm, All you can eat shrimp, sausage, crawfish, red potatoes and corn on the cob. Dance with The Lockharts. $20pp. 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. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Music Town/Mardi Gras Party, $7pp. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park East, La Feria, 7pm, William Florian The Neil Diamond Story, $8pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Mardi Gras Costumed Ball - Hot Rodz, $10pp/advance tickets & reserved tables available. Byob/snacks, free ice/free hot refreshments, popcorn/soda for sale. Prizes for best costumes. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Mardi Gras Dance with Regan James & The Hired Hands, $6pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $10pp. Come, have an enjoyable evening. Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Steven May and The Southern Knights, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll Dance. For more info call Judy at 765490-1503. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Mardi Gras Dance with DJ Thomas Roux, costumes optional. Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Don-

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Noon. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. 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.

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Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 2-4pm, DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant, $5pp. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, 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. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Pre-rounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square dance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - casual attire. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided by High Country Band. Free ice and popcorn, other concessions available. Weekly drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Pat Davison’s Comedy Magic Variety Show, $8pp, doors open at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Blue Wolf Duo, $7pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort EsSee PARKS pg. 30

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chase of a ticket at Empty Bowls, attendees will be able to choose a hand-painted ceramic bowl as a keepsake. The bowls serve as a reminder of those facing hunger in the RGV. E m p t y Bowls 2020 will be held on Tuesday, September 22, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd. Empty Bowls will feature over 35 restaurants, live music, silent auctions, raffles and more. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Philip Farias, Mgr. of Corporate Engagement & Special Events, by calling (956) 904-4513 or pfarias@ foodbankrgv.com.

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shot on that hole. There are four sets of tees, ranging from 5,300 to 7,100-plus yards. With 14 lakes, and plenty of strategically placed sand traps, Tierra Santa provides plenty of challenges for all levels of golfer. The course is located at 1901 Club de Amistad, Weslaco. Phone number is (956) 973-1811.

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From whole array of fun activities. You’ll want to tell your friends about the dances in your park, the jam sessions, craft sales, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and the wonderful Wintertainers™ performing daily in the resorts. If you like country music, there’s a jam for you and a number of quality bands performing for country-western dances. If your preference is rock-n-roll or bluegrass, you’re not disappointed. There are many talented performers who come to the Rio Grande Valley from Branson, Nashville and other locales during the winter season. Be sure to tell your friends about the very affordable cost of living in the Rio Grande Valley! Not only do you save a ton of money on heating fuel to keep you warm in the winter, but everything costs less than in most other areas of the country. It’s a great place to make your retirement dollars stretch further, enabling you to enjoy a great lifestyle with all your new friends in Deep South Texas. Don’t forget to tell them it’s SAFE here. We all know there has been a lot of bad press about what’s happening in

pg. 1 Mexico, but the Rio Grande Valley cities have some of the lowest crime rates in the country. The Winter Texan Times will be publishing our third annual “Take Home Edition” of the paper on March 11 for you to take home with you so you can show your friends up north all the fun times we have here in the Rio Grande Valley. If you can help us spread the word, give us a call today and tell us how many papers you would like to take back north with you to share with others. Most people take 10 to 20 extra copies of the Take Home Edition to share with their friends. We hope you will do the same and invite your friends to come down with you next winter and give us a try. Give us a call at (956) 580-7800 and we will put you on our list of Winter Texan Ambassadors and make arrangements for you to get the papers you need. If you are leaving before March 11, take some extra copies of our earlier editions, including today’s paper, to share with the folks back home.

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From pg. 29 tates, Pharr, 7-9pm, The Piano Man, Jason Whorlow. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come listen to Texas Wheels, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Spittin Image, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the door. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7-9pm, We are proud to present acclaimed singer/songwriter Terry Smith. Public welcome, doors open at 6:30pm. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers, $6pp. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Aretha: Queen of Soul, $16/$14/$13pp. This Tribute features hits from Aretha Franklin. Stop by our Activity Office for Advance Tickets and reserved seating or call 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle, & Roll, concessions available. Thursday, February 27 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. Quilt Show - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Free admission, Annual Quilt Show with vendors. Door prizes and vendor gifts. Tea room with homemade pies, cookies and other treats. Park Wide Sale - Alamo Paradise Acres, 8am-Noon. 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. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $1pp. 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.

Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 11:30am, Style Show, $14pp. 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. Art Show - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Free admission. All different types of arts and crafts on display by very talented FV residents and some for sale. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Canadian and American Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm. Happy Hour/Dance - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 4-6pm, BYOB. Join us for Happy Hour and Free Music and Dance. 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,

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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 intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-449-4568. Square Dancing - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, / ,6:30-8:30pm, At the Rec Hall, $5pp. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH ,& RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Shake, sRattle, & Roll, $8pp/$10pp at door. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp. g Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Rewind, $8pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn, door prizes. Encore Tribute Concert - Southern gComfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Aretha: The Queen of Soul, advance tickets n$13/$15/$16, at the door tickets $17. Mat,inees at 3 pm, evening performance at 7 :pm. All tickets sold at Country Sunshine, phone 956-968-7171. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Faith’s Journey, absolutely country, definitely gospel! $10pp. . Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Chicago - Rewired, the premier Chicago tribute band. At the Hynes Event tCenter, $14-16pp, doors open at 6pm. yTickets at www.hyneseventcenter.com. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Dolly Parton Tribute Show - Sweethearts of Branson, $10pp. Come enjoy an enjoyable evening. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to The Fabulous Cruisers! ,$10pp. Soda, water, ice available, 50/50, .door prizes. Singles welcome! Advance ,tickets/reservations available. Call Jeannie at 360-932-0842 and leave a message, your call will be promptly returned. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Dance - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 7pm, High Country, $7pp. V Show - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, n7pm, The Piano Man, $8pp. d Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Howler’s, $7pp. Friday, February 28 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, .Shake, Rattle, & Roll Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park oResort and Country Club, Mercedes, y7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe eGrande, meal price varies. Rummage Sale - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 8am-4pm.

www.wintertexantimes.com Flea Market - La Hacienda Community, Mission, 8am-2pm, At La Hacienda Club House, 1901 East 23rd Place, Mission, TX, 78574. 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. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 pm. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, With Diego. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, BYOB. Pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Rusty Rierson at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Dinner - Fiesta Village, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Pizza & salad bar. Three choices of pizza, dessert and drink included for $7pp. Contact Sheryl at 402-350-9359 for tickets. Must be purchased by Feb. 26th. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday See PARKS pg. 32

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Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-7:30pm, The Kenastons, no admission charge. Pass the hat only. One of the RGVs most popular groups. Come early to get a good seat! Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp/$12pp at door. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Classics, $7pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $6pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOB. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, With Mario. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Soda, ice cream, popcorn available. Open to the public. Questions, call Marylyn Mason, 816-616-8320 or Lucy Johnson, 815-289-0916. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, With Diego, $7pp. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Tom Wurth, $8pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Regan James & Hired Hand, $6pp in advance, $7pp day of. Call 314-681-3388 for more info. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Spittin Image, $7pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Dave & Daphne, $10pp. Award winning dynamic country duo from Nashville. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815228-6221 for more info. Karaoke - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Free admission. Join us for a fun night of music. Over a thousand songs to pick from or bring your own disc. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Pickpocket Gene, $8pp. Magic, humor, and pickpocket entertain-

er. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Chamberlin’s and Southern Express, $7pp. Saturday, February 29 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. 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. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. 9:00am Lindley Creek, come worship and enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Parkwide Sales - Palmera Heights, La Feria, 7am-Noon, On Rabb Road south of Expressway. 254-592-4664. Rummage Sale - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon. Woodcarver & Woodburner’s Show Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8amNoon. Flea Market - La Hacienda Community, Mission, 8am-2pm, At La Hacienda Club House, 1901 East 23rd Place, Mission, TX, 78574. Craft Show - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon. Park Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. 422 S Val Verde, Donna TX, 78537. Annual Garage Sale and Open House - Southgate, Pharr, 8am-5pm, 100 W. Moore Road in Pharr, crossroads: Moore and Cage. Flea Market & Bake Sale - Royal Palms Mobile Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, 341 E. Duranta, Alamo. Everyone welcome. Park Wide Patio Sale - Orangewood Estates, San Juan, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Sale - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, 2001 South Texas Blvd., Weslaco.

Quilt Show - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 10am-Noon, Free admission, in the activity center. 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. Creative Quilting Showcase - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-3pm, Ice tea, bars (squares), and cookies in the Tea Room. Door prizes. Multiple vendors. 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, Bibleville Glory Band/Vocalists concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Hobby Show - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 2-4pm, Everyone welcome, concessions available. Join us and see what our residents are doing. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will donation accepted. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to enjoy or take part. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Spittin Image Show, $8pp/$10pp at door. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, The Colliers, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Sherwin Linton, $7pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp. Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Dave and Daphne, BYOB, snack bar available, $10pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission,

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7-10pm, Smokin’ Guns, $8pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, GreyRock, $6pp. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $10pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Diego, $6pp. Musical Theatre - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Sandpipers Musical Theatre, donations. Come have an enjoyable time! Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, John Kujda Band, $5pp. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Faiths Glory, $8pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Helen Russell, $7.50pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info 815-228-6221. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Curt James. 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, Aretha Franklin Tribute - Queen of Soul, $16/$14/$13, $14 at the door. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $6pp in advance or at the door. BYOB. Doors open at 6pm at Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow The Piano Man, $8pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center with Southern Knights, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance.

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It’s time to gear up for gardening season. On February 22, the Tractor Supply Company store in Raymondville will host a Gardening 101 event to get beginners and experts alike ready to get growing. Gardening 101 will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the benefits of growing a garden while engaging in a number of activities all centered around learning how to properly maintain and tend to a garden. Attendees will also receive an educational booklet with tips on how to “Live Green Out Here.” “Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced gardener, there are always tips and tricks to be learned,” said Mario Rangel, manager of the Raymondville store. Gardening 101 will be held from 9 a m until 2 p.m. and is open to the public. The Raymondville Tractor Supply is located at 876 FM 3168. For more information, please contact the store at (956) 398-0033.

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options in training one’s dog with private By Herb Moering It was a dog lovers paradise with obe- lessons, day training, board and train and dience demonstrations, races, potential specialty group classes that can include adoptions and fundraising all wrapped advance obedience and trick training. The up in the 2nd Annual Pet Fun Match Dog aim is to overcome any gap in commuShow held Feb. 11 at the Sunshine RV nication so that a dog will listen to the owner. Resort in Harlingen. PetSmart trainer, Caz Richard, also The two-hour free event, organized by resort resident Sharon Battocletti, is talked about training lessons. Then she aimed at benefitting the Humane Society led her canine friend through some obediof Harlingen (HSH). The society operates ence commands. The show was intended to be fun, too. a non-profit shelRaces were ter and adoption often comical center, which anas some dogs, nually provides instead of care to 6,000 racing across homeless anithe hall stage mals turned over to their ownby municipal ers, chose to control officers amble along, or given up by sometimes local residents. wandering off The show was to one side as big a hit this before making time as last year, it to the finish again drawing line. about 200 specResort restators and dog idents with owners from the dogs were enresort and a few couraged to nearby RV parks. take part in a The show Look Alike opened with a contest, with parade of dogs some cute with their owners costuming walking down dominating the center carthe dozen or pet of Friendso entrants. ship Hall. The The winner dogs came in all was Daniela breeds and sizes, with owners Trainer Caz Richard from PetSmart showed the Lancotto with 2nd pausing briefly audience some obedience training with her dog. Salsa; place, Ruth to have a picture Kouski with taken. Several demonstrations followed. Roxie, and taking 3rd Stephanie Vorchees Impressive was that of RGV K9 Train- with Birdie. Battocletti emphasized that one of ing Centre of Edinburg. Trainer Brittany Vielma put her German shepherd the goals is “to show animal lovers that through the paces, following commands through obedience and agility training, almost perfectly, whether “down,” “sit,” solutions can be found to dogs with beor “stay” at her side. She also discussed havioral problems and to develop an unthe different types of service dogs, includ- breakable bond along the way.” The popularity of dogs seems to be ing therapy animals, that have emerged to growing as more stores are accepting of help people. Equally remarkable was the border them as owners’ shop, according to the collie under the command of trainer Jeni- organizer. “People don’t realize how imsa Myers, demonstrating how one type of portant pets are to us,” Battocletti said. service dog could aid a wheelchair-bound “They are family.” And she should know, after three of individual by fetching a dropped item, in this instance an artificial dog bone. The her pets passed away last year. She has deaf collie also delighted the audience since acquired two new border collies. with a stand and sit on Myers’ upturned One she purchased and the second one shoes as she lay on her back. Myers noted with blindness was handed to her husband that handicapped dogs need not be con- and they were asked to find a good home sidered as disposable. They can be highly for her. The home found was theirs. It was important to raise money for the useful, she indicated. Vielma noted the center offers several See PET pg. 34

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was new this year and helped add to the total. Battocletti praised local businesses for the great donations, noting none of the owners turned down her request. The help was much appreciated according to Lillian Kim, a Humane Society board director, who thanked the park for their support. Sarah Cano, HSH communications director, told the audience that the society is nearing its goal of becoming a “no kill shelter,” not having to euthanize any animals. She noted that in January of 2019 they were only able to save 30 percent of stray animals turned over to the shelter. But last month the save rate was nearly 82 percent thanks to an increase in adoptions and rescue transport efforts. The shelter is being helped in saving more

animals by the Best Friends organization out of Utah. To promote adoptions, the humane society paraded a half-dozen dogs across the carpet for spectators to view. HSH also was willing to waive adoption fees with a donation and were offering lowcost microchipping and nail trimming. All pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Contestants, who have been in the Ms. South Texas Senior America Pageant were at the show to promote the upcoming event in Harlingen that was held Feb. 16. It is the only event south of Dallas that is held for women “60 and better.” Joie Quick, who is the 2019 Ms. South Texas Nobility title holder, was on a special

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mission to present a check for $400 to the humane society for purchase of a clothes dryer to replace an unreliable unit at the shelter. Quick, a Sunshine RV Resort resident, also volunteers at the HSH shelter. She was joined at the presentation by three other pageant winners, Neida Ruth Grantland, Mary Jo Vela, and Elia Lopez, theW founder and director of the pageant. h As the show wound down, Battoclet- e ti, who has participated in dog shows up d north, offered her profound thanks to allt those who helped her in putting on the I one-of-a-kind show in the Valley. e h d 3 J R 5 g t (

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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. NEW MAR KOUNTRY AIR 38 foot 5th wheel, three slideouts, 7,000 owen generator, fiberglass roof. $15,000. 956-683-5302.

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5TH WHEEL FOR SALE 29 foot ‘07 Keystone Challenger. Three slides, everything included. Price $9,999, lot fees paid til October. 3501 North Bentsen Palm, Lot #172. 956-739-5343. 36 FOOT 5TH WHEEL, three slides, solid oak cabinets, new water heater, 8x8 shed with washer and dryer. Below book. Available after 3/20. Call 641-691-1385 after 4pm. 2017 SUNDANCE 30’, LIKE new, husband passed two years ago, three slides, no smoking or pets, center kitchen with island, wood cabinets, table, bench seating, two recliners. One bedroom, queen bed, one bath, shower, 30 amp service. $29,500.00 OBO, 956-270-1122. 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. SUPER DEAL 2016 COLUMBUS by Palomino, 34 foot 5th wheel. Less than 2,000 miles on tires. Rear kitchen. Three slide outs. $26,000. 540588-4677.

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storage shed. Covered porch, burglar bars. Southend shades, all new appliances, move-in ready. Lot 137 Circle T, 269-716-4619. 65 MUSTANG GOLF CART, new batteries last year, very very nice. $4,995.00. 308-750-7481 or 308-2021019. 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. TOOLS PLUS. DELTA 10INCH mider saw, $100.00. 12inch mider with portable table, $200.00. Skill table saw, $100.00. Compressor, $100.00. Router, $50.00. Double sink with maple base, $200.00 new. 15x30 awning, $200.00. All negotiable. Call 309-8261442. WEBBER PREMIUM CHARCOAL GRILL. Webber performer premium 22” charcoal grill. Used twice. Cost new $399.00. Cover $40.00. Charcoal fuel holders $20.00. Over $500.00 invested. $250.00 OBO. 309-453-7083, Donna. FOR SALE SMOKE HOLLOW digital electronic smoker, one year old, used very little, Weber spirit three gas grill, works well. 956-583-5734. TWO DEEP SEA FISHING tickets on The Osprey. Leaving out of Port Man-

sfield, $220 value for only $100. Call 620-664-2210. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, 14x51, two bedrooms, furnished, washer/ dryer, portable fireplace, 8x10 shed, golf cart, 1998 Honda CRV. $23,500. Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot 96. 715933-0093. 2007 8X33 PARK MODEL two tipouts, double roof, completely furnished, washer, dryer, air, 12x13 cement patio with roof, 8x10 shed, shaded lot. $9,500.00. 616-403-0202. DEEDED RV LOT, 50X75, why rent, trailer port, carport, shed, washer, dryer, refrigerator, near golf, 5th wheel, 36 ft., 3 slides, VG condition, Edinburg, 615-427-3714. 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. 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. CAMPER HITCH, PULLRITE SUPERGLIDE, made for a shortbox. $350. Call Joe for more information, 715-312-0990. STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE DOOR refrigerator, bottom freezer. Rebuilt,

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Garage Sales COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE, RETAMA Village Annual Community Rummage Sale. Wide selection of household items. Saturday, February 22, 7:30 am to noon. 2209 Seagull Lane, Mission TX. LARGE PATIO SALE FEBRUARY 20, 21, 22, 7am. Things for the home and things for the little lady. Also large collection of Willow Tree Angels and Boyds Collection. Wagon City South 2707 N Conway. Site of sale: 212 Buckboard, Mission TX. LET’S GO FISHING, SALT fly bass tackle boxes, rods, reels, lures, flys, books, Red Hat, Feb 22 8am till noon. Lot E13 Heritage Square, 300 S. Bryan, Mission. PATIO SALE MISSION WEST RV Park, 511 East Loop 374 Palmview. Miscellaneous household items. February 21, 8 am til noon. Lot 224, behind large hall. 918-645-8808. SATURDAY 22, SUNWEST PARK 1517 Coco Palm Dr. and 5523 Bamboo Circle, Harlingen, 9am-2pm. Antiques, collectibles, end tables, computer desks, and much more. 660-492-4192.

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MUST SELL FRAME HOME. Nine years old. In Orange Grove Park, lot 920 in Edinburg. 1br, 1ba, central air, dishwasher, furnished, new appliances. Lots of closet space. Two storage sheds. Call 217-726-8112. ENCHANTED VALLEY BRICK HOME 1912 Tyler, two car garage, two bedroom, two bath, fully furnished, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, newer roof, new air. Asking $110,000, call 989-529-0249. WINTERGREEN ESTATES, CUSTOM 1,300 ft2 furnished home,

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50’x100’ zero maintenance property, white, metal roof, covered vehicle patios, porch with handicapped ramp, 12x18 shop, 1,400/year pineapple-orange tree. Park has pool/clubhouse/ pool tables. Tax $735, asking $97,000. Amos Hill 479-981-1191.

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LEISURE VALLEY RANCH LOT 40x75 concrete and stone, 50amp, full hookups. 630 ft site prep for casita with raised concrete, plumbing, elec. Park adjacent to golf course. 956375-2016. SELLING ALL CONCRETE LOT, 24lx14hx10w awning, includes 10x12 vinyl covered shed with refrigerator, icemaker, washer/dryer, patio table with four chairs. Plus golf cart. $17,000. 309-360-3030 or 309-3701010. 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.

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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. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Two bedroom, one with Murphy beds or

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office. Living room, eat in kitchen, storage shed. Covered porch, burglar bars. Southend shades, all new appliances, move-in ready. Lot 137 Circle T, 269-716-4619. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 14x45 Chariot with 10x33 Texas room, two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, excellent condition, carport. Located in Harlingen, $19,500. 618-550-9280. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 2216 Double Eagle Dr., Leisure Valley. 27 hole golf course, large lot, golf cart/man cave, covered patio and carport, fully furnished 16x40 2011 mobile, excellent condition, $38,000. 618-315-3311. 55+ GATED COMMUNITY WESLACO 14x60 mobile, 13x30 Texas room, one and half bathrooms, one bedroom, one office, fully furnished, carport, 8x10 shed, many new updates, turn key ready. 612-666-8090 or 763301-9005. 18X60 MOBILE IN EASTGATE. Two bed, two bath, new vinyl plank floors. Great furniture. King bed in master, cool foam mattress. New stainless appliances included. Dishwasher. Everything just painted. Great park over 55. Application required. Can be moved. Illness forces sale. $24,900. Fenced yard. Includes most everything, 57” tv and one 32”. Available anytime. Lot rent $344. 319-231-5301.

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OWN MOBILE AND LOT, Royal Palms Mobile Home Retirement Park. Association dues $360.00 annually. Alamo, South on Tower Road, East on Duranta. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE La Hacienda Estates, 14x70, 12x24 Texas room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 24x21 garage, 10x10 shed, completely furnished, washer & dryer, two covered patios, own your own lot, $45,000. 1231 2008 14X56 CHAMPION, Palmhurst, two bedroom, one bathroom, carport, NEW washer, NEW stove, big shed with electricity. 956-605-0089. FURNISHED MOBILE HOME AND lot and shed, two bedroom, one bath. 920-346-2252. $35,000. CLAYTON 2009 HOME AND lot, 16x68, 3BR, 2BA, 55+ Park. HOA $100. Lot 102x54. Furnished. 16x68 metal shed. All appliances. Open LR/ DR/Kit plan. Large carport. Private cement patio. Negotiable. Harlingen, 956-267-2365. 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. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55+ gated community 1402 S. Cage. Privately owned homes and lots. Open house first weekend ev-

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ery 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.

Motor Homes

HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER 2012 39,247 miles, 3-slides, V-10 gas generator, 3 TVs, fireplace. 952-2701204 FOR SALE BY OWNER 2003 MH, 35’ Rexaire by Rexhall, Ford v-10 Triton, banks power, 65,000 mi, 2-12’ slides, 2 AC, HDTV, fireplace, new tires, batteries, converter, stool, lots of storage inside and out, ideal dependable for first time mh’er, priced to sell $26,500. 612-719-4742, Harlingen. 2001 SUMMIT MOUNTAIN HIGH, 40’ diesel, two slide outs, 76,558 miles, extended warranty, Alison transmission, 300 Cummins engine, Spartan chasy, cream puff, non-smoking. $20,000. Serious inquiries. 607-7316333.

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Park Models

NO RENT OWN LOT Park model plus extra lot with all hook ups. Gated over 55 park. Two sheds, washer, dryer. Three fruit trees. Call Paula at 515314-8684. FURNISHED 34X12 PARK MODEL metal roof, washer, dryer in 8x14 shed. More info, call 956-598-6368, leave message. 3417 Shary Road, Sharyland Villa, Lot 49. OWN YOUR LOT DON’T rent, Includes park model fully furnished, full size stove and fridge, with lots of cupboards and counter space. Metal roof, tinted windows. Both on concrete. Oversized awning over carport. Storage shed with washer. HOA only $100 per year. See to appreciate. 55+ park in Donna, TX. 309-335-9080 or 309339-2867. 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. WAGON CITY NORTH BUY lot, enclosed park model, beautiful Texas

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room with bed, washer, dryer, deck, furnished, oak flooring throughout, all under one new roof. $35,000. 210 Rim. 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. NO MORE RENT. OWN your own lot, includes Park Model, fully furnished, lots of storage and cabinets. Washer/ dryer. Oversized awning carport. Metal roof. Storage shed with workspace. HOA $100 per year. Must see 55+ park. 918-681-0686, Donna, Texas. 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.

RVs

BOUNDER 96 32FT CLASS A, good shape, 74,000 miles, current inspection. $10,499 OBO. 901-212-7808.

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TEXAS TRADER RV DOES RV service bumper to bumper, top to bottom, and all RV repairs and service. Call today (956) 797-3000. RAIN KING ROOFING & GUTTERS, new roofs, gutters, siding, soffits, fascia, painting. Overall handyman. I service and install new down spouts. All installation and repairs guaranteed. Call Rich at 956-322-2318. FLOORING SPECIALIST UNCLE FRANK! Sales and installation for carpet, tile, laminate, wood. Call today (956) 533-9800.

Travel Trailers 2013 ROCKWOOD MINI LITE 2109S, like new, low miles/use, extras, including Dish. Lot rent paid to 12/1/2020. 55 plus park, Mission. 3400 lbs., aluminum/fiberglass construction. 715557-0311. MOUNTAINEER 2003 33.5FT RLBS two slides, queen bed, split bath, no pets, non-smoking, good condition. $10,500. Call 573-480-3890 or 573525-1120. 2019 PUMA 37PFL (37FT) Destination Trailer. Parked at El Valle Del Sol

55+. Used for five months. Three slide outs, open concept living area, residential refrigerator and stove, washer/ dryer. Deck and shed (8x10), sell or rent. $33,500 or reasonable offer. Call 507-383-9999. FOR SALE 2000 33’ AMERICAN Star travel trailer and lot, Paradise Park, 55+ McAllen. Twin beds, 6x10 metal shed, washer, fruit trees, all concrete lot. Great location. $14,000, 517-2424422. 2017 SURVEYOR, BY FOREST River, two slides, two doors, 30 ft, used five months, like new, no pets, no smokers, selling due to health reasons, includes hitch. $23,000 OBO. 641-414-1305, La Feria. 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. 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.

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