March 11, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 22 by Winter Texan Times

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Winter Texans receive red carpet treatment in the RGV

Hollywood has nothing on red carpet events compared to what Winter Texans receive as they return to the Valley with open arms awaiting them. Special dances, potlucks and Winter Texan welcome back parties are just some of the things that await the part-time residents, who mean so much to the Valley, it's economy and everything from tourism to volunteering. While they are here for just a portion of the year, they have built relationships inside and outside of their parks and all throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Kim Poyer, park manager for Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, said the park throws a huge welcome back party at the Hynes Event Center after most of the residents in the nearly 3,000-population park have returned.

The month of March is well upon us and with that comes Spring Break and the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. The RGVLS is a place where 4-H, FFA students and others have a chance to earn prizes, money and scholarships by showSee RGVLS pg. 32

50th Annual Nde Daa Pow Wow

McAllen Grace Brethren Church, Son Tree Native Path, Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 50th Annual Nde Daa (Spring) and Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Homecoming (American Indian) Pow Wow Saturday, March 21 at See POW WOW pg. 21 INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Guided tram tour explores urban oasis

By Herb Moering An easy way to view attractions at Estero Llano Grande State Park is to climb aboard a tram and enjoy a two-hour trip narrated by a park interpreter. For the March 4 tram trip, eight Winter Texans from Siesta Retirement Village, just down the road from the state park, learned a lot from volunteer guides Tom and Connie Unsicker. They noted that the 280-acre Estero Llano Grande on Weslaco’s south side, is among the youngest and smallest by state park standards. But the park features some of the most diverse habitat in the Valley with its different vegetation areas, animal and bird life. The former farmland reflects a major example of habitat restoration that was pieced together in the early 2000s from See TRAM pg. 10

Volunteer interpreter Tom Unsicker talked about the huge banyan tree under which the tram was parked.

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Bentsen Palm RV Park recently took on a project to help a pet shelter with something they really needed. The park got involved with Cinderella Pet Rescue about four years ago when they learned about the no-kill pet shelter. They learned about the shelter when trying to find somewhere to take stray dogs to – they had a number of stray dogs at the park that needed homes. Marcie Swenson, activity director at the park, said residents were hooked in helping the shelter and fulfilling the needs of the shelter whenever they could. Through the years, the park has donated time, food and other supplies to the shelter. But there was a new need the

shelter expressed recently that the park decided to try and fill. The shelter was in need of some dog houses. Specifically, the shelter asked for two small dog houses and two large dog houses. Swenson said they made dog houses fit for a king. Through monetary donations, supplies and labor, the park was able to provide the shelter with what was asked – four dog houses. The dog houses are practically small little houses with ventilation, shingles on the roof and more. “Everyone came out and helped,” said

A new and greatly expanded festival celebrating Texas’ independence is scheduled for March 13-14 at the San Benito Fairgrounds. The event will be highlighted by a heart-rending Battle of the Alamo reenactment, Grammy-award entertainers performing under the stars, dancing horses, market days, a veterans’ reception, history symposiums and Aztec Indian dancers. Admission is free. There is a charge of $5 parking per vehicle. Festival organizers invite the public

to attend the two full days of entertainment, history and family fun at TexasFest, highlighted by battle reenactments that won Texas its freedom from Mexico in 18351836, thus creating the Republic of Texas. T h e Battle of Gonzales, the first battle between Te j a n o s / Texians against the Mexican forces made famous for the slogan, “Come and Take It.” Two other battle reenactments are

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TexasFest slated March 13-14 in San Benito

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“We do a welcome back party with music, adult beverages, something to eat all at our Hynes Event Center,” Poyer said. “But we do so much here, that's just at the beginning. We also have twice a month a new resident orientation which includes touring the park, presentations, a packet with all the different events and groups – there are a million things going on here all the time. Residents never have to leave if they don't want.” But the welcome back party doesn't end at the beginning of the year across the Valley, it goes the entire season, pretty much up until they are ready to head back to their northern homes. Linda Miller, activities park director at Alamo Rec and the RGV Parks, said that the Winter Texans return is a season-long celebration, especially since they return sporadically throughout the season. She said several different events are coordinated to celebrate their return. “We'll have different potlucks and dances and they'll have all sorts of events for their groups and their friends,” Miller said. “We'll have all sorts of things going on to celebrate them, like recognizing our veterans.” Poyer has also noticed that not only has there been an increase in the Winter Texan population, confirmed by the annual Winter Texan Survey Report, but she said that the residents are staying lon-

ger, specifically mentioning the Canadian visitors who will use up as much of the time they are allotted to stay in the Valley before having to return home across the northern border. “They're coming a little earlier in December and even coming in November, Poyer said. “We have about 250-300 residents who stay all year and we have so many activities in the offseason that some

people want to come back sooner. That's great for them, for us and for our economy.” According to the survey, published by the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship Business and Tourism Research Center, there was not only an increase in first-time Winter Texans but also an increase in the number of days staying in the Valley at 133. In 2006, Winter Texans stayed for about 122 days. There had been a decreasing trend from 2006-2018 of firstyear Winter Texans, dropping from 6.3 % in 2006 to 3% in 2016. However, in 2018 that trend took a steep climb, rising to 5.4% of the Winter Texans being first timers. There are several reasons for that trend to expect to continue as well. Responses to the survey collected answers to what Winter Texans enjoyed the most about the Valley. Climate, cost of living, friend-

ly people and social activities were the top four. CLIMATE This year, Winter Texans may have forgotten what Winter is supposed to look like. Gerry Le Croix and his wife Teresa visited some friends during the New Year's holiday from Ontario staying at Fun n Sun RV Park. On New Year's Day they, along with other friends – and soon to be friends – enjoyed a 70-degree high on South Padre Island for the annual Polar Bear dip, which the city promotes as the warmest Polar Bear dip in the country. Sixty-degree water temperatures did not face the hundreds of Island visitors that day ready to take the plunge. As the mixture of residents and Winter Texans came out of the water, one could tell who was who based on their reactions alone.

“It was cool, but not like what we'd face back north,” Le Croix said. “We'd more than likely break the ice to get into the water in some places, if we're not stuck at home shoveling snow.” Pools at RV Parks across the Valley not only remained opened, but at places like Victoria Palms in Donna or Alamo Country Club, there were people almost always ready for a quick game of water volleyball. COST OF LIVING Compared to Florida or Arizona, the

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cost of living in South Texas is a major attraction – for businesses, for people looking to move elsewhere and for Winter Texans alike. “The Winter Texans spend a lot of money in the Valley,” Poyer said. “But there is also a lot of things to do that don't cost as much or doesn't cost at all. Plus, really you never even have to leave the park if you don't want to because everything is here and there's so much to do.” Of course, along with the low cost of living is the low cost of visiting Mexico, especially Nuevo Progreso. “People go to Progreso all the time for their medication, to go shopping and to go eat and drink,” Alamo Rec's Miller said. “Some people still think it's dangerous, but I go a lot in the summer when I can, and the Winter Texans go over there all the time. There are so

many things they can buy over there that are cheaper than getting it here, and you can go and have a fun time. “That's the thing, if they want to do something, there's so much to do outside the park. And since the cost of living is much lower here, they can go and spend that money elsewhere – like Mission or Harlingen or the Island. There's just a lot to do.”

FRIENDLY PEOPLE While this one's a little hard to measure statistically, it still came up as the third most popular reason that the Winter Texan returns, and it probably holds a direct correlation to the number of Winter Texans who knew each other before they came to the Valley to live. “Word of mouth and Facebook is really huge for us and for the Valley to get the word around,” Poyer said. “People will share all the fun they are having, and their friends and family will see it or hear about it and they will come visit.” Llano Grande also held a “stay for free” promotion where visitors looking to move away from the depressing winSee RED CARPET pg. 34

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The tram riders stopped to view birds and look for gators at shallow Alligator Lake. The first stop on the tour by the Una variety of land parcels and opened in sickers, who live at the state park and like 2006. Park Superintendent Javier de Leon to show off their “backyard,” involved said, “Winter Texans consider it (the a sandpaper tree, which have been used by some for filing fingernails, according park) a playground.” Visitors Jerry and Gail Runnels, who to the guides. Its orange and red berries brought along a sister, Kathy Schlice, serve as feed for the birds. In speaking of birds, Tom related that and husband John, all from central Wisconsin, found the interpreters to be “very South Texas has 30 species not found anywhere else in the informative.” JerU.S. ry, who like the Because of this, others, was on his Connie said, “I get to first visit, was surmeet people from all prised to learn that over the world.” many residents Birders want to don’t know about record these sightthe state park and ings, with several of its attractions. He the birds seen during was surprised to the tour, such as a see how quickly hooked bill kite. Tom growth reappears said it has just rein less than a deturned to the park afcade. ter its feed supply of While the Runtree snails was wiped nels have been at out in the 2010 Rio the Weslaco area Grande River flood. resort for three The park is also seasons, this was home to part of the a first visit for the World Birding CenSchlices to the ters network. With Valley. The couple the Texas Parks and said they were enWildlife Agency joying their short stay and were in One of two young gators seen along the agreeing to be part of the centers, land Mexico the pre- banks of Alligator Lake. acquisition was provious day. Kathy vided. The City of indicated she has found fun people. John thought the state Weslaco offered the Lakeview Trailer Park where volunteers can stay while park’s pack rats to be quite interesting. John and Judy Beggs, from the same working at the park. A second stop on the tour was to see Wisconsin area, have been coming to the Valley for 19 years, but this was their first some honey mesquite trees, which can be visit to Estero Llano Grande. They like tapped for sap and seed can be milled into flour. Tom noted the flour can be found in the friendliness of the “Valley.” Rounding out the visitors was Gean some grocery stores. Nearby were some and Kris Jameson, from Minnesota. The milkweed plants, with 15 different species Jamesons were in their second winter found in the park, attracting many types of butterflies. The visitors learned about here.

the two sable trees in the park, which can grow to a height of 80 feet. One species of palm trees is also present, which has leaves that fold inward and do not have jagged edges. The dense brush at the site is like the Tamaulipas thorn forest found on both sides of the border 200 years ago, according to Tom. Several types of cactus, but especially the prickly pear variety serve as a food source for many animals, starting with the pack rats, who eat from the top down. Javelina and cattle concentrate on the middle portion, with possums, raccoons and rabbits eating around the base. The velvet cactus is home for a cochineal beetle, whose larvae when crushed yields a brilliant red dye, once a very valuable comm o d i t y. His wife noted that a large T e x a s tortoise can sometimes be seen ambling along the trail. A delta area was toured atop a levee, which protected the park in that 2010 flood. Then there was what Tom called the tropic area, which has plants and trees from all over the world that had been encouraged by the former landowner. The tram was later parked beneath one of two huge banyan trees in the park. Surprisingly, there are six totem poles in the RV area, which are being kept because woodpeckers have made holes for themselves and other nesting creatures. Of great interest was Alligator Lake, where two young gators, approximately

three years of age were seen basking on the shore under cloudy skies, along with a diamond back water snake. Gators grow a foot a year until reaching maturity. While not seen, the lake is also home to a 12foot long male gator and a 10-foot female, plus a number of 4 and 5 footers. At a butterfly feeding station, the visitors were told a combination of banana, brown sugar and beer placed on logs or branches will attract the fliers. That is in addition to the plants butterflies like. Connie called the park, “an oasis in an urban area.” She said, all fifth graders in the Donna and Mercedes school districts had visited the park this last year. Those interested in taking a tram tour can call and make a reservation at (956) 5653919. The tours take place at 2 p.m. on We d n e s days and Sundays. But, it’s possible to arrange a tour at other times for a group of six or more in number. The tram also makes it possible for handicapped individuals to see the park. Other park activities include birds walks at 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, plant walk at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays and butterfly walk at 1:30 p.m. Fridays. There’s also a birding basics offering at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. To learn about other activities like a night hike on March 21 or outdoor cooking with a ranger on March 14, call the park office. Camp Thicket is also available for group retreats.

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Swenson. If one person started working on the project, others would show up and pitch in where needed. “I’m very proud of what’s been accomplished.” Jim Stikeleather, who Swenson said has been dubbed their park engineer, designed the houses. She said he has always been available to work on projects at the park, and this was no exception. You give him an idea and he runs with it – and gets it done, no matter what the

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project is, added Swenson. Park residents were able to present the owner of Cinderella Pet Rescue with the houses along with food, leashes, toys, treats and other items. The owner has been very thankful for the work the park has done for the shelter. If anyone wants to help out the shelter, or find out more information, you can visit their website at www.cinderella-pet-rescue.org.

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We welcome your four-legged family members (30 pounds and under) to come and enjoy the recently enlarged dog park with new green grass. Casa Del Sol offers 30 and 50/amp connections, water and sewer connections and daily, weekly and monthly rates. Take advantage of all that Casa Del Sol and the Rio Grande Valley have to offer!

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A big draw to Deep South Texas is the nature sites and its many birds and butterflies. South Texas is home to numerous species of birds and butterflies that aren’t found anywhere else. South Texas also exists on a huge migratory corridor that attracts visitors from all over the world. Because of this, there are nature parks throughout the Rio Grande Valley and there are different types of festivals held throughout the year to celebrate the nature, birds and butterflies that call the RGV home, even if temporarily. There is group of nature parks that are organized under the World Birding Center. Parks under that umbrella are Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley in Mission, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Estero Llano Grande in Weslaco, Harlingen Arroyo Colorado, the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse, Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Resaca del la Palma in Brownsville, Roma Bluffs, and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Information about all the parks can be found at www.theworldbirdingcenter.org. Other parks include nature centers in McAllen and Mission and Laguna Atascosa. There are also wildlife refuges like Santa Ana and Laguna Atascosa. The Valley even has a butterfly park, the National Butterfly Center, in Mission. Although, not mentioned in detail in this, the RGV also has Battlefield landmarks

that have been made into parks with walking trails and gardens, and other historical sites that have been beautified to attract the abundant wildlife in the area. You can find out more about some of these sites, and others, in our Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide that can be found in our digital editions on our website – www.wintertexantimes. com. These are just a few of the dedicated nature sites that can be found across the RGV. For now, we will highlight the World Birding Center parks. Each site of the World Birding Center has its own attractions for both the first-time visitor and expert birder. More than 500 bird species make these parks, and area, a not-to-be missed nature destination. The nine sites are located along 120 miles of river road from South Padre Island to Roma. Habitats range from dry chaparral brush and verdant riverside thickets to freshwater marshes and coastal wetlands. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park has a visitor’s center that is surrounded by butterfly gardens and hummingbird

feeders. Visitors can take a transportation shuttle, ride bikes or walk through the park. A two-story observation tower gives visitors a bird’s-eye view of the canopy as well as a peek into Mexico. Two enclosed bird blinds, a birding wall and several water features allow visitors to see birds up close and watch their behaviors. Ten bird feeding stations are stocked from November through March and over seven miles of trails offer a variety of opportunities to encounter wildlife inside the park. Green Jays and plain Chachalacas congregate regularly at the bird feeding stations. Other birds to look for include the Gray Hawk, White-tipped Dove, Groove-billed Ani, Ringed Kingfisher, Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet, Clay-colored Thrush, Long-billed Thrasher and Altamira Oriole. Popular during the spring and fall are virtual clouds of migrating Broad-winged and Swainson’s Hawks. The park also offers meeting rooms, primitive tent camping sites,

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bike and binocular rentals and guided nature tours. As with all of the World Birding Center Sites, yearly programs and a full calendar can be found on their website. The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands offers 40 acres of park with winding paths and waterside observation platforms. Educational exhibits, computer programs, telescopes and interpretive audio stations allow for close-up inspection of its various inhabitants. While floor-to-ceiling windows ensure watchable wildlife in every season. Birds to watch for include waterfowl and shorebirds like the Green Kingfisher, Least Grebe and American Avocet that can be viewed from platforms overlooking peaceful freshwater lagoons. At least 13 species of ducks flock to the park in the winter months. The park offers walking trails, nature tours, backyard habitat tours and classes. Harlingen Arroyo Colorado consists of Texas Ebony woodlands and Harlingen Thicket – over 90 acres of trees, shrubs and flowering plants that support a variety of wildlife and a refuge for birds and other creatures. While being close to major highways and an airport, the area remains a quiet wooded retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Work is currently underway on a visitors’ center that will include a gift shop, observation tower, meeting rooms and enclosed viewing areas. Currently there are extensive trails where visitors can find birds such as the Green and Ringed Kingfisher, Common

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Pauraque, Groove-billed Ani, Long-billed Thrasher and Olive Sparrow. Endangered Redcrowned Parrots are also found at the park. The Old Hidalgo Pumphouse serves as a museum retelling the Magic Valley’s early 29th century transition into an agricultural powerhouse, but also embraces nature conservation with planned hummingbird gardens, a bike trail and more. The land consists of native trees, shrubs and flowers including Huisache, Texas Ebony, Anacua and Mesquite. Tropical Kingfishers, Great Kiskadees, Green Jays, Clay-colored Robin, Altamira Oriole and others can be found here. In the winter, colorful warblers, kinglets and gnatcatchers can be found. Visitors on the bike trial have seen Brown and White Pelicans, Cormorant Ducks, Grey Hawks, Turkey Vultures, American Coots and other waterfowl. Quinta Mazatlan is a 1930’s historic Spanish Revival adobe hacienda sur-

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ley for 15 years from their home in Missouri. “We like to be supportive of Alamo,” Jean Zion said. Her husband added, “I’m appreciative of the (Alamo) police. They are really good,” noting too that the animal control division is on top of picking up stray dogs and cats in their park. The Zions were at the annual event with their friends, Don and Tonnie Grunder, who stay at Quiet Village II in nearby Donna. They live near Wichita, Kansas and started coming to the Valley in 1999. “We have been in a lot of different parks and loved them all,” Don Alamo Fire Chief Roy Contreras stopped to talk to Grunder said. “I like the Winter Texans (from left) Jim and Jean Zion and Tonnie treats,” his wife claimed, which attracted her to the and Don Grunder.

Monaco Event Center in Alamo on Thursday, March 27. The occasion was the Alamo Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center’s Winter Texan Appreciation Night, which is a popular event for Jim and Jean Zion to attend. This was about the fifth or sixth time the Zions had come to the event. This is their fifth year at Alamo RecVeh Park, but they have been coming to the Val- Food was part of the appreciation event on Feb. 27

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

Among the guests at the appreciation night was this group from Royal Palms Mobile Home Park in Alamo. chamber event. This was the second time for Rick and Mary Munoz at the appreciation night, which was the first one planned indoors. They live in Oklahoma, and it was their long time of RV travel that led to coming to the Valley. They were told

from the Miss Alamo Pageant including 2020 Miss Alamo Gianna Salinas, Duchess Christnah Cruz and Princess Amaya Rhodes. Short talks were led off by Fire Chief Roy Contreras, who helped arrange the event. He told a bit of his years with the department and invited the winter visitors to make use of free inspection services. Interim Police Chief Roy Alaniz also spoke, offering help if needed.

Chamber of Commerce officials Melina Lerma and Gloria Espinosa added their Refreshments were served by MIss Alamo and her court members. greetings to the Winter about the Valley during a stay in an RV Texans. Program Coordinator Karen Arepark near Tulsa, OK, from an older cou- nas noted the materials available at the ple who had been here. Chamber office and directed the giving “We scouted it out thoroughly,” said out of the drawing prizes, with the pagRick Munoz, who was in the airline in- eant royalty acting as runners. dustry with Eastern and then with AmerEntertainment was provided by standican Airlines. “And there are more RV up comedian Rick Cano, who said he had parks than I imagined.” His wife, who is been up north like the audience. He was a registered nurse, loves the friendliness as far north as Edinburg. and amenities she found at Alamo Palms Having the first appreciation night inMobile Park, where they have stayed for side instead of previous open-air events the past six seasons. took the weather element out of the picThe evening’s program featured a ture, noted Contreras. The fire chief said welcome by city officials, Mayor Diana the change was made possible by local Martinez and Commissioners Robert businessman Robert Acosta, who offered De La Garza and Pilar Garza following his event center and also provided much a pledge of allegiance led by the royalty of the food for the occasion.

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Come dressed as a bug for the Mayors Bug Parade and more at Monarch Fest 2020: A Pollination Celebration! Quinta Mazatlán invites guests to come dressed as a bug for the Mayors Bug Parade and more at Monarch Fest. For the past several years, Quinta Mazatlán has organized Monarch Fest, a memorable festival to celebrate the migration of monarch butterflies through South Texas. This year, Monarch Fest anticipates over 3,000 attendees across generations. Monarch Fest 2020 takes place Saturday, March 21, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán; and boasts live art, sustainable fashion, and more. Join Lady Monarch as a walking art piece. Express yourself by dressing as your favorite pollinator (bird, bat, bee, bug, or butterfly) for a chance to win prizes, and be invited to join the May-

or’s Bug Parade! Monarch Fest is an annual celebration that offers a fascinating learning platform to people of all ages, as they unravel the magic of the monarch butterfly. The event features cooking demonstrations, butterfly stilt walkers, scout badge activities, a caterpillar tot corner, pollinator art installations with interactive fun, special speakers, garden tours, arts and craft activities, live music, dance performances, a farmers market with incredible finds, native plants for sale, and more. New to this year’s celebration is A Pollination Celebration! Pollinators provide pollination services to over 1,200 food crops and more than 180,000 differ-

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From pg. 13 these shallow ponds are dense stands of served reputation as a can’t-miss birding banco woodlands and marsh vegetation. destination. In late summer, when water Resaca de la Palma promises to be an is at a premium, hundreds of waders and especially rich birding environment. Col- shorebirds flock here, including the enorful neo-tropical and nearctic migrants dangered Wood Stork, along with colorful — like the Summer Tanager, American coastal species like the Roseate Spoonbill Redstart, and Yellow-breasted Chat – and Ibis. Migrating waterfowl also make have been noted here more often and in a beeline for the park’s narrow, shallow higher numbers. When resaca levels are lake. Elsewhere, woodland & thorn scrub controlled for the benefit of wildlife, spe- harbor all the must-see Valley specialties cies like the Least Grebe, Black-bellied such as the Groove-billed Ani and AlWhistling Duck, Purple tamira Oriole. Adding Gallinule and various spice to this mix, visiherons, as well as mitors may even spot rare grating waterfowl in Red-crowned Parrots their seasons, should and Green Parakeets. also congregate here. Also, at the park is The property’s dense a viewing deck, boardground-level vegetation walks, observation is especially attractive deck, classroom, and to species like the Olive over three miles of Sparrow, Long-billed trails. Thrasher and WhiteAt the southern tip of eyed Vireo. the RGV, you can find The park also has six miles of trails, the South Padre Island Nature and Birdfour observation decks, a butterfly gar- ing Center. On its 50 acres, the center den, tram tours and bicycle trails. presents a microcosm of the rich habitats History and nature meet at Roma Bluffs such as dune meadows, salt march and inthat is on the old plaza of a once-thriving tertidal flats, as well as thickets of native steamboat port. A narrow band of riv- shrubs and trees. er woodland at Roma Bluffs hints at the South Padre Island is a crucial first vast acreage in ash, black willow and landfall – a lifesaver – for birds making sugar hackberry found elsewhere on near- an arduous cross-Gulf migration from by government refuges north of the Rio Southern Mexico and northern Central Grande. Stands of thorny Texas Ebony America. Especially after a spring storm, dominate some tracts, while drier upland wooded lots of the island teem with an sites feature colorful mesquite-prickly eye-popping rainbow of warblers, tanapear brush. gers, orioles and thrushes. Wetlands harRiver woodlands like those at WBC bor a range of shorebirds and waterfowl, Roma Bluffs provide essential shelter while endangered species such as the for the kinds of neo-tropical birds found Brown Pelican, Piping Plover and Perenowhere else in the United States but grine Falcon may be found here as well. extreme south Texas. Starr County is The center offers more than 3,300 linespecially known for the Red-billed Pi- ear feet of boardwalk, five bird blinds and geon, Audubon’s Oriole, Brown Jay and a five-story tower with views of the LaWhite-collared Seedeater not seen farther guna Madre, beaches and dunes of South downstream. Three kinds of Kingfishers Padre Island, the Gulf of Mexico and the find the Rio Grande attractive, and along South Padre Island skyline. with most “Valley specialties” like the The auditorium features movies while Great Kiskadee and Plain Chachalaca, the you can also find educational hands-on area also is known as a great place to see exhibits and a gift shop. Altamira Orioles and Clay-colored RobMore information on the World Birdins in abundance. ing Center parks, their hours, schedules The overlook offers a magnificent and other information (including what is view of the river, island and woodlands found here), can be found on their website below, as well as views across the border at www.theworldbirdingcenter.com. to the Mexican town of Miguel Aleman. Information on more sites in the Rio The park also features an outdoor Grande Valley can be found in our digital amphitheater, an 1881 National Historic editions on our website at https://www. Landmark building, history tours, walk- wintertexantimes.com/online-editions/ ing trails, bird tours, classes and exhibits. mobile-home-a-park-directory.html. Estero Llano Grande is the geographInformation on the Butterfly center can ic center of the WBC network. Sitting in be found at https://www.nationalbutterWeslaco, the park attracts a spectacular flycenter.org/. array of South Texas wildlife with its varPalo Alto Battlefield information can ied landscape of shallow lake, woodlands be found at https://www.nps.gov/paal/inand thorn forest. Even beginning birders dex.htm. This park is extending its trails and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the to connect to the entire lower Rio Grande 230 plus-acre refuge. Valley. Estero Llano Grande has a well-de-

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Whether you're a festival-seeker yearning for live music and new food to experience or a nature-lover craving lush scenery, spring break is an ideal time to plan an adventure in the great outdoors. Step outside into Quinta Mazatlán’s big backyard and unleash your inner explorer on a self-guided walk through the forest trails, or one of several special spring break holiday programs; culminating with Monarch Fest, Saturday, March 21. Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20, guests will have the opportunity to explore nature through games, nature walks and craft activities. Each day brings a new theme - from scavenger hunts, to art in nature; as well as morning and afternoon options to participate (11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.). The programming is open to all ages, and free with park admission. Tuesday, March 17, boasts a Scavenger Hunt. Participants will uncover hidden treasure within the forest during this partly guided exploration of the lush grounds, as well as learn about native plants and animals. On Wednesday, March 18, guests will explore the world of birds and have a chance to win prizes during Bird Bingo. Participants will gain hands-on experience identifying birds in

the wild and more. On Thursday, March 19, guests will create their own works of art in nature during Wild Art. Monarch Migration is Friday, March 20, when participants will discuss and identify monarch butterflies, their migration pattern, and how they play an important role in the ecosystem. Visit Quinta Mazatlán Thursday, March 19, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a presentation on creating a flourishing butterfly garden. Allen Williams, Landscape Habitat Specialist, will be sharing his expertise in creating butterfly friendly landscapes at Quinta Mazatlán’s Nights at the Mansion speaker series. Admission is $3 per person. Advanced reservations are not required. In addition to these special spring break programs and events are weekly ongoing programs such as Nature Nuggets, Nature Lab, Feeder Friday, and Birding our Backyard. For more information call Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370. For detailed descriptions of all events, visit Facebook events at Facebook.com/McAllenQuintaMazatlan. Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, one block south of La Plaza Mall on 10th Street.

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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, March 11 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Beginner/Improver Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10amNoon. 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 956-

585-5061. 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 - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Rusty Rierson, pass the hat. Popcorn, nachos, and soft drinks available. All welcome. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, pass the hat. 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. 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, 5-8pm, Hamburger, chips, dessert $6pp starting at 5pm. Karaoke with Chris & Neil, 6 to 8pm, No Charge, 1000’s of songs in all languages! 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, Pickpocket Man Gene Turner, $8pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Pre-rounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square dance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - casual attire. Line Dancing - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6:30-9:30pm, $3pp. 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 See PARKS pg. 22

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From pg. 18 and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. your instruments and songs and join us. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, Open House - Snow to Sun Park, 7pm, Country Persuaders, $7pp. Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the Entertainment - Paradise Resort Es- homes we have for sale and lease. tates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Spittin Image. Country/Gospel Music Jam - MisDance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, sion Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern 1-3pm, 50/50 & refreshments on the Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, break, info: contact James at 402-630pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs avail- 0492. able $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance for the last Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Retime with Texas Wheels, $7pp. sort, Pharr, 1-3pm. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Donna, 3-5pm, Solitary Man, Pass The Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Hat. Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Helen RusHappy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, sell, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. available at the door. Canadian and American Dance - SunDance - Fiesta Village, Mission, shine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, 7-10pm, Night Riders, $6pp. Entertainment for all who love to dance. Thursday, March 12 Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, Garage Sales - Green Gate Grove, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. Palmview, 7am-3pm. 956-425-7448. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, PalmJam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Misview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. sion, 4-5pm. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, Happy Hour/Dance - Sundance RV 8am-Noon, Free admission. Village, Harlingen, 4-6pm, BYOB. Join End of Season Yard Sale Park Wide us for Happy Hour and Free Music and - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am- Dance. Noon. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, Donna, 4:30pm, BYOB/own table serSan Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes vice/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles, $4pp/all you can eat. coffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes” All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the San Juan. Bring your own table service. Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El ValJam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, le de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle ReJam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmsort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $1pp. view, 6-8pm. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Palmview, 9-11am. Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Street Festival - Country Sunshine, Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Weslaco, 9am-5pm, Everyone welcome. Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream Vendors, games, dunk tank, street dance, for sale. Coffee and cookies during intersun racing. mission for donation. Call Myra 254-449Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Re- 4568. sort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Dougherty, free admission. Come join the Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas fun of Square Dancing. Wheels, $7pp. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, PalmWorship - Bibleville Conference view, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta RetireDance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, ment Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am- 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp, doors open 3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are wel- available, door prizes. come. For information, call Gene 937Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Re241-8297. sort, Alamo, 7pm, Jason Whorlow - Piano Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Man, Jason’s highly talented co-enterTradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, tainers set the mood or make you laugh. Jam starts at 1pm. Their impressive repertoire covers anyJam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, thing from old country classics to rock 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with How- and roll and the hottest hits on the radio ard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. today. $7pp. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove ReBingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Missort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. sion, 7-9pm. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Entertainment - W&I Resort, MisDonna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring See PARKS pg. 24

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From the Cheap Seats A leaner is worth two points – just not in Texas

I remember my dad and my neighbor, ,Jim Brewer, used to go out back with esome wooden stakes, drive one into the ground and then spend the next 15 minutes arguing over how far to place the other stake. My dad was 6-foot-4 and Mr. Brew,er, as I would call him, was probably .5-foot-9. They would mark off the stakes 13 strides apart. My dad, being tall and strong, would make sure his 13 strides were stretched out and Mr. Brewer, well, he didn't particularly care for that strategic move. V Officially, horseshoe pegs are 40 feet napart and are set at a 12- to 15-degree andgle forward or straight up. I hadn't thought anything about horseshoes until recently when Dan Cornwell of Tropic Star RV Park sent about 50 .photos from the “Horseshoe Olympics.” Talking with some of the competitors o y e

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brought back memories. For me, getting a leaner – where the shoe actually leans against the stake, was almost more exciting than getting a ringer itself. Texas, however, doesn't recognize leaners, and neither does the Horseshoe Olympics. Other than that, it was a little eye opening to hear that the Tropic Star RV Resort in Pharr is home to 10 horseshoe pits and a horseshoe/Rio Grande Valley legend. Tony Comstock is that legend. A state champion horseshoe competitor – also known as a “pitcher,” it's only fitting that the octogenarian resides at Tropic Star RV Park, which happens to be the home of the horseshoe competition for the McAllen Parks & Recreation's annual Golden Olympics. “He's a former state champion in Illinois,” said Gene Sparks, the Tropic Star horseshoe club coordinator. “He's kind of

a horseshoe legend here and has a reputation across the Valley. He's over 80 and throws pretty consistent. He won a gold medal in his division too.” Sparks, from Merriam, Kansas, began pitching about two to three years after starting his annual trek to the Valley. He said he didn't know anything about the Valley until some of the “guys I worked with retired and came down and then we started coming,” he said. Tropic Star has 10 pits and several of the area's top competitors when it comes to horseshoes. Sparks said several competitors go out to the pits almost daily to throw. He said the key to competing is to be consistent with as few “peaks and valleys,” as possible. “A lot of people get on high streaks or low streaks,” said Sparks, adding that when he goes back home to Kansas

he doesn't throw over the summer, but it doesn't take him long now to get his groove back. “Consistency is the key.” He also advised those who may be interested in taking up the sport that the standard throw is to toss the shoe in a way that the pitcher gets the shoe to have a turn and a half from time it's released to when it gets to the peg, “It opens the horseshoe to the peg so it can go around it.” With no leaners in Texas, it leaves the competitors two ways to score – a ringer, which is worth three points and be the closest to the pin (within four inches, or the approximate distance between the shoe's two tips.) A leaner is worth two points – just not in Texas. I wonder what my dad and Mr. Brewer would think of that... once they decided on how far the stakes should be apart.

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Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Trailer Park Patsy 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! 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 sing-

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES vy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Garage Sale - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10am, In Hall. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Yard Sale - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7am, 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Park Wide Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7am-Noon. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-8:30am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes and waffles. $5pp. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes Event Center, $7.50pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/

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El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, $4pp. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Pancake Breakfast - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7:30-9am, All you can eat pancakes, bacon, sausages and coffee for $4. Bring your own plate and silverware. Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) Women’s Bible Retreat - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, In room 3, call 660-562-8942 to make a reservation, led by Connie Ury. Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, Ballroom, free. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, Come see what our residents have for sale. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Patio Sale - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Front gate will be open at 8am until noon. Park Wide Sale. Park Wide Patio Sales - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No

charge. Don’t miss out on our park wide patio sales. Each month our residents offer items for sale, some new or slightly used but there is something for everyone. Come on by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and take home a treasure. 956-4257448. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. All-Park Yard Sale - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8am-Noon. Flea Market/Craft Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. Light refreshments available. Open to the public. Email cardsbynorma@hotmail.com. Park Garage Sale - Mission Bell Resort/Tradewinds, Mission, 8am-Noon. RGV Quilt Guild Meeting - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am-Noon, Please join us for our monthly Quilt Guild Meeting featuring the “Midnight Quilt Show Host” Angela Walters as special guest. $10 for non members. 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, Burgers and more. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for re-

freshments. 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. Rock N Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Dessert and coffee. 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. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Helen Russell & Co., variety music/humor, $7pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Cruisers, See PARKS pg. 26

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Naomi Bristow The Yodelin” Cowgirl

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 Mar. 16 Corn Beef Cabbage Dinner 4:30-6:00pm

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

PATIO SALE

LINE DANCING WITH KEITH

Mar 14 • 8am-12pm

PICKLEBALL MIXER

Every Thursday • 9-11am • $1

DANCES

Mar 11 • Texas Wheels • 7pm • $7 Mar 18 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7 Mar 25 • Sweetwater • 7pm • $7

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

SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL

Every Friday • 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple

COUNTRY INVITATIONAL JAM Saturday Mar 14 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Pizza $5

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

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

Thank you to my Winter Texan friends for voting for me Female Vocalist of the Year.

Can't wait to see you NEXT YEAR in the Valley. Check out my website for 2021 schedule dates www.NaomiBristow.com

God Bless! xoxo

Mar. 11 - Line Dance - $3 (6:30-9:30pm) Mar. 13 - The Howlers - $8 Mar. 20 - The Fabulous Cruisers - $10 Tickets On Sale Now Mar. 27 - Renaissance Rockers - $10 Tickets On Sale Now

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Mar. 12 - Lindley Creek Show - $10 Mar. 18 - Roger Wayne, Illus. Show - $8

CRAFT SALE

Mar. 14 - 8:00am-12:00pm Breakfast & Lunch Available All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Peggy Creach & Kathy Tyler, Co-Directors

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From pg. 25 $10pp. ervations available. Call Jeannie at 360Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mis- 932-0842 and leave a message, your call sion, 7-10pm, Greyrock, BYOB, snack will be promptly returned. bar available, $8pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, HarDance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Ala- lingen, 7pm, Bushriders, $7.50pp. BYOB, mo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Every- popcorn, and ice provided. For more info body welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, 815-228-6221. music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Lindley 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $7pp. Creek. Tickets available at the door, doors Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, will open one hour prior to the dance. 7-10pm, Classics, $6pp. BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn will be Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort available. For more information call: 417Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 337-0617. pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Harlingen, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, $7pp in Luna, Mission, 7pm, Dixon and Compa- advance or at the door. Drinks and popny, $6pp. corn available for purchase at intermisDance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, sion. 956-425-7448. Smokin Gun, $7pp. Singles welcome, set Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, ups available. Harlingen, 7pm, Donna Delisle Show, Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mis- $6pp. sion, 7-10pm, Steve Yukich, $5pp. Karaoke - Bentsen Grove Resort, Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Palmview, 7-9:30pm, With Paul, donaPharr, 7pm, Rusty Rierson - RGV male tions. vocalist of the year, $7pp. Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm, Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, The Coins, St Patrick’s Day Dance. 7-10pm, Dance to Agency! $10pp. Soda, Show - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, water, ice available, 50/50, door prizes. 7pm, Kai, $8pp. Singles welcome! Advance tickets/resDance - Llano Grande Lake Park

Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center with Hot Rodz, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, St Patrick’s with MC Express, $7pp. Everyone welcome, tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concessions open and setup available. Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm. Sunday, March 15 Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month.

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Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Charles Belcher. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion will be the first Sunday of every month. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, communion first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome. For information call 815-228-6221. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nondenominational services. Enjoy cookies and coffee along the Rio Grande after the service. Church Worship Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Every Sunday at the Main Hall. Church Services - Quiet Village II,

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MISSION BELL TRADE WINDS RV & MH RESORT

Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 ~ MISSION, TX ~ Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd DANCES 7PM-10PM

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $7 Mar 12, 19, 26 Cruisers - $10 Mar 14 ALL PARK GARAGE SALE Mar 13–14 • 8am–12pm

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

STAY WITH US

• Tons of activities and events • Great community • Awesome ammenities

PERMANENT UNITS Move In FREE

• Free concrete • Free electric hook-ups • Free move to park

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

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

ALL PARK DRIVEWAY EVERY SUNDAY SALE

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

Movies – 7pm – FREE • Snack Bar Open

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

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

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

DANCES • 7PM - 10PM

EVERY TUESDAY Sat. Mar. 14 - The Classics - $6 Bingo – 6:15pm - Starts 11/7/17 Sat. Mar. 21 - Regan James - $6 Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm Snack Bar Open EVERY JAMS THURSDAY • 12:30PM

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

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

JAMS • 12:30PM ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie Spittin Image • Wed., Mar. 11 Starts 1/3/18 Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ YARD SALE Howard O. Bedient - Starts 12/17/17 Mar. 14Open • 8am-12pm Snack Bar at 11:30am

956-223-9359 - Del Briggs rgvactivities.com

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

Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Mar. 13 • Route 66 July 17 • Sweetwater Mar. 20 • Barbed Wire July 24 • Steven May Mar. 27 • Steven May July 31 • Route 66 Apr. 3 • Steven May Aug. 7 • Bottomline Band Aug. 14 • South Texas Ramblers Apr. 10 • Texas Storm Aug. 21 • Route 66 Apr. 17 • Curt James Apr. 24 • South Texas Ramblers Aug. 28 • Diego ($7) May. 1 • Route 66 Sept. 11 • Sweetwater May. 8 • Diego ($7) Sept. 18 • Texas Storm May. 15 • Bottom Line Sept. 25 • Steven May May. 29 • Steven May Oct. 2 • Diego ($7) June 5 • Sweetwater Oct. 9 • Bottom Line June 12 • Curt James Oct. 16 • Regan James June 19 • South Texas Ramblers Oct. 23 • Steven May June 26 • Route 66 Oct. 30 • Texas Storm July 10 • Bottom Line CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

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

CLIP AND SAVE

WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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. Non-denominational Service - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor Bill Roth. Sunday Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey at our church service. Come sing-a-long and get acquainted with your friends. Coffee and cookies after the service. Church Service - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and

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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. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Real Estate Open House - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-4pm, View mobile homes and lots for sale. 300 So. Bryan Rd. Mission. Get list at Rec Hall, info: 870-405-9249. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Chefs Choice. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, FREE, come sing or play or just listen, BYOB and snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Open to the public. Free admission. Food available at 5:00pm, cake and coffee at break. 956-585-7630. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park,

6:30-8:30pm, Farewell Round Dance Party. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30pm, Spittin’ Image, $8pp. 1402 S. Cage Blvd. 956-787-7839. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers, $7pp, bring your own setup, ice provided, soda & water provided. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $TBA. Beautiful vocalist that can sing any venue, from SPI. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815228-6221 for more info. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, $6pp. Monday, March 16 Craft Sale - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 8am-Noon. Line Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 9am. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM.

Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Beginner/Improver Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10amNoon. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Located at 2905 N. Conway. For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515802-9421. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, Everyone welcome. Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come join our open Countryside Jam, with professional back up band on stage. Serving lunch at our Countryside Cafe from 11:30am until 12:45pm. Concessions also available. Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Kitchen band style, all musicians and singers welcome. Concessions available. Clogging - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 1:15-3:30pm, With Lois Ford. Come learn the skills of Clogging! Acoustic Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians by invitation only. All listeners welcomed. 1609 N. See PARKS pg. 28

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TROPHY GARDENS

Division of WILDER CORPORATION

WELCOME BACK! DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm

Steven May - March 14 - $6 Bottom Line - March 21 - $6 Sweet Water- March 28 - $6 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

OPEN JAMS Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm Last Jam March 20 800 SH 495 Alamo, TX 78516 956-685-5300 Jason & Stephanie Skelly, Act. Dir.

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

DANCE Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28

Texas Wheels

ENTERTAINMENT All Shows 7:00pm unless noted

Mar. 12 • Jason Whorlow • $7

Thank you for all your support during this season. Have a safe trip home. FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

(956) 783-4587

A Division of Wilder Corp.

Be a part of the FUN at Llano Grande! Saturday Dances

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

Mar 14 – Hot Rodz, $7pp Mar 21 – Agency, $8pp Mar 28 – Diego, $7pp

Cafe Grande

Open Monday thru Friday Breakfast 7:30-10:00 am Lunch 11:00 am-1:30 pm Wednesdays – Karaoke Meal 4:30-6:30pm, $8.00/6.25 Thursdays – All You Can Eat Fish Fry 4:30-6:30pm, $9.25 Saturdays – All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10:00am, $7.50

Happy Hours

3-5 pm at the Hynes Event Center. Pass the Hat.

Mar 13 – Trailer Park Patsy Mar 17 – Curt James Mar 20 – Carlos Canas Mar 27 – The Lockharts

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

Friday Dances Mar. 13, 3-4:30pm • Diego And Edith Pass The Hat Mar. 27, 3-4:30pm • Steven May Pass The Hat Apr. 3, 3-4:30pm • Diego And Edith Pass The Hat Popcorn and Soft Drinks Available For Purchase

Thank you all who have joined us this season. We look forward to seeing you again at future events. Ranchero Village

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

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From pg. 27 Main St., La Feria, TX. For more info call Music Jam - The Grove Subdivision, 956-778-9940. San Juan, 5:30pm, Jam Hosts Jim and Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Cindy Dixon welcome participants and 2-4pm, PH II-III RD Dance/Workshop. audience members to The Grove, BusiDec - review, Jan - Mar-beginner class. ness 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan MonHappy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, days beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Diego. served for a free will donation. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Curt James, pass Palmview, 5:30-8pm. the hat. Everyone welcome, concessions Country Jam Session - Mission West open and setup available. RV Park, 6-8:30pm, All musicians are Happy Hour - Enchanted Valley invited to join us for our Monday night Ranch, Mission, 3:30-5pm, The Howl- jam session, led by Jim Smith. Also have ers. BYOB. Hamburgers/cheeseburgers, a 50/50 drawing and a drawing for a free chips, $5. Hamburger Meal. For more info contact Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission Jim at 217-433-9210. West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welGospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, come, offering mesquite-grilled burgers Harlingen, 6-8pm, Weekly every Monday. as well as grilled chicken. Specials are Board Pool - Val Verde RV Park, Dona hamburger with all the “fixins”, french na, 6-7pm. fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Southcoffee for $5.50pp. bound Band, country/r&r, $8pp. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Johnny D, pass the Mission, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, $8pp. hat. Come join in on all the fun! For more info call 956-585-7630. Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, Entertainment - Chimney Park, Mis4-5:30pm, Chefs Choice. sion, 7-10pm, Spittin’ Image. ConcesDinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm- sions available. Call park office for inforview, 4:30-6pm, Corn beef cabbage. mation, 956-585-5061.

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Victoria Palms Resort

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

DANCES 7-10pm Fri. Mar. 13 • Pelican West $9 Tues. Mar. 17 • Texas Wheels St. Patrick’s Day $7 Fri. Mar. 20 • The Agency $9 Fri. Mar. 27 • The Classics $7 Tues. Mar. 31 • Texas Wheels $7

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

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

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM

Mar. 12 • Solitary Man • Pass The Hat In The Ballroom

CRAFT FAIR

Saturday Mar. 14 • 8am-12pm In The Ballroom Singles welcome! All events held in the ballroom For Information on all events call: 956-782-3263

BIT O HEAVEN

RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT

Tuesday, March 17 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty. Come join us - Square Dancing fun! Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos and homemade charro beans. All for just $6pp. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, Noon. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, Cake is served during intermission. Open to the public.

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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 - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Curt James at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 3-5pm, Route 66, open to the public, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Corned beef and cabbage, $8pp. Meal tickets sold in advance at the office during morning hours. 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. St Patricks Day Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-8:30pm, Leslie, $7pp. Doors open at 6pm. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $10pp/$12pp at door. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels/St Patricks Day, $7pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, See PARKS pg. 30

Brand New Yamahas

1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna, TX 78537

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3:30-5PM

Curt James • Pass the Bucket BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

Mar 11 • Pickpocket Gene Turner • $8pp Mar 18 • The Chamberlins & Southern Express • $7pp Last Entertainment of the Season Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER

4:30pm • $4pp BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. Last Soup of the Season

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM

Mar 13 • St Patrick’s Dance - The Jets • $7pp Mar 20 • Hired Hand with Regan James • $7pp BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale

SATURDAYS • JAMS

11am-1pm • All Welcome BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Last Jam of the Season

SUNDAYS • KARAOKE Every Sunday • 5 pm BYOB/snacks.

CRAFT FAIR • 8AM-12PM 2nd Friday every month Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. Last Craft Fair of the Season

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From ing their livestock they have been raising just for the show. While the event begins on Thursday, March 12 and runs through Sunday, March 22, there are special days where visitors can take advantage of specials. Senior Day is just one of those days. This day includes door prizes and special entertainment starting at 10 a.m. Senior Day this year will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission rates will be $5 for those 60 and above. And if you have family in town, 4 p.m. to close is a special rate for military and first responders. This does not include parking. Otherwise, one-day gate admission is $12.50 for adults and $5 for children. Some of the other events â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rodeos and bull riding shows â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have additional pricing. Most of the events throughout the week

pg. 1 repeat every day. There are some special concerts, demonstration, and judging of animals that change daily. Events happening on senior day include kids steer roping, a banana derby, Fables of the West entertainment, fast action motorsports entertainment, racing pigs, antique farm machinery demonstration, Tyzen comedy hypnotist, PRCA Xtreme Bull Riding and more. The carnival opens at noon each day. Special entertainment throughout the week includes Chris Marshall, Spazmatics, Lauren Corzine, Randall King, Selena tribute, Drew and the Danchall Dreamers, Bobby Pulido, Kevin Fowler, Brady Honeycutt, Michael Jackson tribute, Tim Gonzalez-The Santana of Harmonica, and many more. A draw for a lot of people is the exhibits. An exhibit that shows the craftsmanship of high school students learning to

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weld and work with wood can be found in the Youth Center. These kids sometimes work all year – beginning at the end of last year’s Livestock Show – to master a piece to enter the competition held for the local 4-H and FFA shop students. Another exhibit worth checking out is the western art show and photography contest display. This exhibit will be located in the event center. As always, there will be plenty of animals to see. You can sit and watch students showing their animals to the judges during judging times or visit with the students while you walk around looking at the many breeds of cows, rabbits, lambs and pigs. These kids have bonded with their animals and now have the chance to reward themselves with how well they present the animal and how well they took care of their animal. The RGVLS promotes the youth of South Texas through leadership development, agricultural education and competition with a goal of creating the leaders of tomorrow. Through their participation, they have an opportunity to learn skills and earn scholarships. The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show started in 1939 as a project of the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce. The

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first show was held in 1940 and has been held at its current location since 1949 (1000 North Texas). It has grown from being done in makeshift pens, to tents, to now having specialized barns and facilities to hold all different types of animals. The show was incorporated and chartered as a non-profit educational organization with a board of directors representing all of the four southmost counties in 1947. It is estimated that millions of dollars have been paid to FFA and 4-H exhibitors during the show’s existence. The show, which has continued to grow every year, now ranks as one of the top ten in the state. People from all over the state eagerly anticipate the event and come to enjoy the many activities. There are over 600 volunteers that help every year to get the show running smoothly. For more information about the RGVLS, visit www.rgvls.com. You will also be able to find individual ticket pricing and a full calendar of events. For highlights for each day, visit https://www. rgvls.com/events/livestock-show-highlights.

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From ters, could visit the park and live for two weeks. That's all it took to convince several people to come back and stay. “That was huge for us,” Poyer said. “They made friends and some already had friends here, so they wanted to be a part of that and all we have to offer.” The friendliness response is a two-way street; hospitals, schools and other businesses also have found Winter Texans to be extremely friendly, volunteering and donating their time for many great causes including raising scholarships for children, helping the Food Bank or just being a part of area charity golf tournaments. “They just mean too much to the Valley, in every aspect.” Miller said. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES While thousands of Northerners relocate to the Rio Grande Valley for up to six

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pg. 8 months, dozens of top-class entertainers spend anywhere from one to three months in the Valley to Wintertain crowds at different parks. They come from Branson, Missouri, Las Vegas, Nashville and even Canada to add to the Winter Texan living experience. Rusty Rierson, the 2019 Valley Star Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, had a No. 1 country hit in Europe called “Stickers on a Bentley;” Dave Salyer from the Dave and Daphne show, a three-time Duo of the Year, played lead guitar for Barbara Mandrell and was called one of the greatest guitarists in the land by country star Roy Clark. While Wintertainers and the hundreds of dances held throughout the Valley is a big part of what Winter Texans do (“We go out dancing at least three times a week,” said Dan Cornwell at Tropic

Star RV Park. “We especially like Steven May.”), there has also been new interests exploding at parks, especially pickleball and remote-control racing. At Llano Grande and Alamo Rec, there are tracks for race cars and even some boat racing going on. More and more parks are building a variety of tracks – from cement to dirt to even carpet – the hobby has taken the Valley by storm as Baby Boomers start getting into retirement mode and are looking for different activities to take part in. Alamo Rec even has one of the only

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indoor gun ranges in the nation at an RV Park. “We are a pretty young 55 and older park,” said Poyer, adding that residents even had some RC drag racing events in the Hynes Center parking lot. “New residents are coming in wanting to do different things and hear different things. We have so much going on here all the time, they usually find what they are looking for or they ask, and we try to accommodate them.”

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also scheduled, featuring the most famous battle Antonio compound known as the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, where Houston defeated General Santa Ana and ended the war and proclaimed Texas its own Republic. Actors representing both sides will meet in combat on the battleground, each side wearing period attire reflecting the uniforms and clothing of the era. The battle scenes are played-out with simulated canon and musket fire, smoke, dust and blood with narration during the scenes, and the heartbreaking death of Davy Crockett. But it’s not all history. A Winter Texan Appreciation event will be held Friday morning. At noon on Saturday, area law enforcement will have a Tug-of-War com-

petition. There will also be an IBCA state sanctioned “State Championship” cookoff. Fabulous Grammy Award-winner Elida Reyna y Avante, the legendary Jaime de Anda, the colorful Los Garcia Brothers, Zereno, Hache Tres, Grupo Azido, Roy Solis, Midnight Run, Los City Boys and San Benito’s own Los Resaca City Boys, as well as local school conjunto, choir, folklorico, and dance teams. For those who like flashy vehicles, cruise by a huge car show hosted by The Zines. The San Benito Fairgrounds are located at 25699 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway. Events are held from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. For a full schedule, visit their website at www.happybirthdaytexas.com.

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Alamo Rec-Veh Park coat drive Casa del Valle Rock n Roll Jam

Valley Star Awards show Boat Cruises Bit O Heaven R/C Showdown

Victoria Palms softball

La Floresta Derby Day at the Park

Casa del Valle Pickleball Tournament

Commemorative Air Force Museum Shooting Sports

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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. March 12 – 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 13 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts Burlap to Cashmere 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 15 – Broadway in McAllen presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at 7 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call

(888) 200-4035. March 19 – 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 21 – The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) will hold a Winter Texan Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Valerie Escamilla will help participants explore different watercolor techniques with various watercolor types and applications. The workshop is $10 and limited to 15 participants. All workshops include general admission on the day of the workshop. Supplies are provided. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave. at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. March 24 – Come explore the benefits of Qigong, gentle movement and seated deep meditation at this casual, drop-in program. Holistic practitioners often promote Qigong for its proven stress-reducing benefits, plus its ability to improve flexibility and inner-focus. All ages and See EVENTS pg. 37

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From pg. 36 all experience levels welcome. Meditation requires no equipment; attendees may bring a towel, pillow or blanket for comfort. Meditation guide will be Amanda Marie, certified Dharma yoga instructor and mediation practitioner. The event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room at McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St. March 27 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Event, designed by Dabrowski, will be held March 27. Specials guests Mariachi Aztlan will perform Bolero by Ravel with the orchestra. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m. Call (956) 661-1615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org. March 31 – How old would you be on your favorite planet? How much would you weight? Learn in greater detail about all the unique planets in our solar system. Presented by Tom Butler, member of the South Texas Border Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the McAllen Public Library in Meeting Room A, 4001 N. 23rd St. April 1 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform their last concert of the season, “Viva South Texas,” at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Music will feature guapangos, cowboy anthems, and more. The performing arts center is located at 801 Convention, C

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St. Go to www.mcallentownband.org/allevents/ for more information and to purchase tickets. April 7 – McAllen Public Library will have a presentation on Migratory, Specialty and Rare Birds of the Rio Grande Valley at 6:30 p.m. The Rio Grande Valley is home to many tropical bird species and a major migration corridor of Central and Mississippi flyaways. There are 30 birds regarded as RGV specialties and those species are among 525 documented in the region. Learn about these rare birds from Ron and Mary Renk, avid bird watchers and members of the South Texas Border Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. April 28 – Broadway in McAllen presents Rent at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. May 1 – McAllen Live present Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles at 8 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. May 2-5 – South Texas College Theatre closes their season with the Cooper Cabaret, an event celebrating the theatre’s 10th anniversary by showcasing local talent including STC and UTRGV students, graduates, and community members. 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.

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

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From pg. 31 ment Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30amBig Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, 3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are wel- for sale. Coffee and cookies during intercome. For information, call Gene 937- mission for donation. Call Myra 254-449241-8297. 4568. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Jam starts at 1pm. Wheels, $7pp. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, Worship - Bibleville Conference 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with How- Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. ard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, MisRock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove sion, 7-9pm. Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV ReJam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, sort, Pharr, 7pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring donations. Come enjoy great entertainyour instruments and songs and join us. ment. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Karaoke - Paradise Park RV Resort, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the Harlingen, 7-9pm, Karaoke 3rd Thursday homes we have for sale and lease. of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm, Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission free admission. Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Bingo - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: 7-9pm, Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup contact James at 402-630-0492. Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) Harlingen, 1-3pm. Friday, March 20 Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV ReBreakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, sort, Pharr, 1-3pm. 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes & sausage. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Craft Show - Mission West RV Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. 8am-Noon, Craft show and patio sales, Canadian and American Dance - Sun- breakfast and lunch available. Call Jackie shine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Austin at 269-760-5489 for more info or Entertainment for all who love to dance. to reserve a table. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. 956-425-7448. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mis- Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square sion, 4-5pm. dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. Happy Hour/Dance - Sundance RV Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, MisVillage, Harlingen, 4-6pm, BYOB. Join sion, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that us for Happy Hour and Free Music and include dessert and drink. Menu varies Dance. monthly. $5pp. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam Grande Lake Park Resort and Country - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, EnClub, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the joy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. an afternoon of great music! For more Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Karly Ruhde.

Autos

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. 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. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Fifth Wheels

FOR SALE 1993 AVION FIFTH wheel camper, $5,000 OBO. 605-941-9801. 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER 38 foot, sleeps 10, 2008 garage folds down for patio, self contained, tied down. Fig Tree 55 Resort. Great shape, $16,000, 507-825-2917. KING OF THE ROAD 35’, all systems work, new leather couch, new recliner, new AC in 2019, microwave, washer, dryer, nicely decorated, three slides, household goods included. 740-9744449. COUNTRY PALMS RV PARK Lot 111, fifth wheel 31ft, double slide out, double roof, all wood floor, two canopies,

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Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. 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 - 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 Carlos Canas at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Happy Hour Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, $10pp in advance. Join us for a fabulous fish dinner, your choice of baked or fried fish, baked potatoes with all the fixings, coleslaw, ice tea and dessert. Happy Hour at Sunshine RV Resort at 1900 Grace Ave in our Main Rec Hall. Purchase tickets in advance, BYOB. 956-425-7448. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents!

Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, BJ Brothers, $9pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Barbed Wire Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Agency, $9pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Hired Hand with Regan James, $7pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOB. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, With Diego, $7pp. Last dance of the season. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Hot Rodz, rock n roll and country music. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Tickets on sale February 28. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Terry Porter Roewe & Jeanette Silva, $7pp. Everyone welcome, tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concessions open, setup available. “Rock the 60s” Hippie Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Music by The Stars, $6pp. Tickets available at the door, costumes encouraged. 2712 S. International Village, Weslaco. For information, call 712-4200547.

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. Now reduced to $5,900. 956-249-9202. 2015 DRV MOBILE SUITES 38’, fiberglass roof, full body paint, torsion axles, four slide-outs, 6pt auto leveling system, fireplace, washer, dryer prep. Many other amenities. El Ranchito RV Park, site #64. 307-640-6290. FIFTH WHEEL EDINBURG ON RAMSEYER 2004 30 feet by Forest River, two slides, new appliances, great condition, $9,999 OBO. Pulls like a dream, hidden tanks, king bed. 936-219-8858.

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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FOR RENT OR SALE Small RV with slide out in park, Brownsville, TX. Includes 14x24 patio cover, privacy fence, 8x14 storage, $7,500. Will rent long term only $500 per month. Possible owner finance. Call 832-732-0794 or email reklawkcaj@hotmail.com. 2019 MIDDLEBURY TRAILER.COM TANDEM 7’x16’ silver ramp door side door, asking $5,000 OBO. 1997 Dodge 2500 diesel 2wdrive fifth wheel

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banks kit 325hp, asking $7,500 OBO. 715-415-2380. SCHWINN FAIR LADY BICYCLE Vintage Schwinn Fair Lady bicycle - 20”, new tires, good condition with original basket. Phone 956-647-5831. CARDINAL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER, nice condition, on lot, rent on the lot paid through to December 1st. Asking $6,500, 956-233-2209. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Two bedroom, one with Murphy beds or 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, 14x51, two bedrooms, furnished, washer/ dryer, portableSfireplace, OLD 8x10 shed, golf cart, 1998 Honda CRV. Reduced price: $18,500. Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot 96. 715-933-0093.

Garage Sales

ST.PAUL’S LUTHERAN ANNUAL RUMMAGE Sale! March 21, 8am1pm. 300 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen. 956-682-2345.

Golf Carts

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Asking $6,200.00. Call Bob, 405-9211254. EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 29 years of service. The largest parts department for all golf carts gas and electric. New and used Yamaha. 956-580-3370.

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RECRUITING WORKAMPERS AND ACTIVITY directors to work at our valley resorts next winter. Compensation is site and electric. We also have full time paid positions for maintenance staff. Email to tsrm.jobs@gmail.com or call (956) 226-9479. ASSISTANT MANAGER TEAM WANTED: Married couple to assist Management Team at 55+ retirement community, He, in the field. She, office. Nice home, $900/mth, utilities, vacations. Background check required. 956-968-2708. SEASONAL EXPERIENCED SALES PEOPLE - Swenson RV & Marine, Minot and Bismarck ND. Huge inventory of new and used RV’s, marine, and ATV’s. Very high income potential. www.SwensonRV.com. Contact Darold Swenson, 701-471-2215. dandjswe@gmail.com. Port Isabel.

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SALE BY OWNER 55+ gated community. Two bed, two bath, attached garage. Stuart Place Resort, Harlingen, 1041 square feet. Screened back porch on Resaca overlooking 9-hole par 3 golf course. All appliances, partially furnished. Cash sale, “as is”. $89,000. To view, call: 956-5368326. BRICK HOME FOR SALE by owner. Over 55 community with covenants and clubhouse. Golf View Estates, Mission, TX. Two bedroom, two bath, two car garage. Open floor plan, new kitchen appliances, fenced back yard. Call 817-441-0603 for viewing. DOUBLE WIDE FOR SALE. 1,500 sq. ft., has Texas room, garage, patio, carport, irrigation, A/C throughout, breezeway, storage shed, is a corner lot. Close to clubhouse, pool, and spa. Royal Palms in Alamo, 335 Queen Palm St., Alamo. $65,000. 605-3811124.

Lots For Sale

FOR SALE: RV LOT-G8 Winter Green Estates, Mission 55+ Subdivision. 33’Wx55’L 1,075 sq. ft. concrete pavement. New steel-clad, post-frame 23’Wx35’L canopy. New 10’Wx14’L TX room with washer, dryer, A/C, 1/2bath. New landscaping. 50-amp electric. 612-770-9622.

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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. SHADED RV LOT 35X70, 23x60 concrete, 15x45 awning, 11x13 two story storage building, 50 amp, 55+ subdivision. 405-664-9919. 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.

Lots For Rent

ALAMO PARADISE ACRES IS looking for you to join our family. 55+ community, with lots of amenities and specials. For information call 956283-1771 or 715-827-0025.

Miscellaneous

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bles, $150.00. Like new. 847-5672717. 10FT BERNINA QUILT FRAME, $800. Used Dometic fridge, $500. Used Norcold fridge, $500. 956-2392366.

Manufactured Homes

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Mobile Homes

PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55+ gated community 1402 S. Cage. Privately owned homes and lots. Open house first weekend every month, December through April 1-4pm. For info call 956-283-8764. www.pharrsouthforsale.com. 1985 MELODY 16X80 LOCATED in Green Bay South Community, La Feria. 55+, fully furnished, turnkey, all appliances, utility shed, Texas room, two bed, two bath, walk-in shower, carport, pantry, small office area in hallway, heat/ac, clubhouse, swimming pool, recent updates. Asking $59,900.00. Call 920-460-4135. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 2216 Double Eagle Dr., Leisure

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Valley. 27 hole golf course, large lot, man cave, covered patio and carport, fully furnished 16x40 2011 mobile, excellent condition, $38,000, or make offer. 618-315-3311. 16X70 TWO BEDROOM, TWO bath, furnished, new air and heating, full awnings, shed, concrete steps. Own your lot, Club House, pool, at Green Bay South. $62,000, 309-530-1161. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 16x40 1991 Skyline Tanglewood, Trails End RV Park. Fully furnished, one bedroom, propane furnace, central air, metal roof, 12x22 deck canopy, aluminum railing, shed. $16,000, 956-3515237. 18X60 MOBILE IN EASTGATE, in Harlingen. 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. $23,000, OBO. Fenced yard. Includes most everything, 57” tv and one 32”. Available anytime. Lot rent $344. 319-231-5301. ALAMO REC MOBILE HOME - Lake View, Lot 121, 14’x40’, gorgeous view, fully furnished, permanent double roofed, double carport, outside shed, AC, furnace. Please call Doris, 712-898-4740.

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. 1231 2008 14X56 CHAMPION, Palmhurst, two bedroom, one bathroom, carport, NEW washer, NEW stove, big shed with electricity. $21,500. 956605-0089. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Two bedroom, one with Murphy beds or 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. 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.

Motor Homes

2004 ALFA SEE YA 40’ diesel, Freightliner chassis, 350 Caterpillar engine, Allison 3000 transmission. 92,000 miles, custom cabinetry, TWO computer workstations! Satellite System with dual tuners. $49,000, insured and appraised at $60,500. www.alfaforsale.com 641-777-1628, 573-2687454. 2000 38FT DISCOVERY, CUMMINGS 275hp diesel, 78,000 miles, two slides, 7,500 diesel generator, side by side refrigerator, convection microwave, washer dryer combination. $31,500, excellent condition, 309-530-1161. 2007 ALFA GOLD MOTORHOME $78,000. One owner, 40’ Alfa Gold motorhome, one big slide and bedroom slide. It’s a beauty but time to say goodbye. 400 HP Cummins diesel, Freightliner chassis, 7.5 generator, MCD custom blinds, mw/convection oven, propane oven, central vac, new recliners, dometic fridge, Atwood leveling jacks, three year old good tires, heated tile, extended tile,new carpet, queen size bed,flat screen TV’s, one year old house and coach batteries, stackable washer/dryer, basement air and roof air, non smokers, no pets. Mileage 69,300. Some extended warranty available. Very clean. Text or call 580-920-3626. $78,000. Located in Edinburg, Texas. 1994 PLEASUREWAY CLASS B MOTORHOME Dodge Ram Van fully loaded, self contained, bathroom/ shower, twin beds, great tires, good engine, new house battery, good condition. 86,860 miles. $12,000. Mission, call 956-358-7311. ROADTREK 190 VERSATILE RIDE north in comfort. Complete with bath-

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room, bed (sofa), kitchen, four chairs. Parks anywhere. Generator, newer tires, awning. No smoke/pets. 73,000 miles. $45,000. 815-742-7180. FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 36 FOOT, two slides, washer, dryer, 1 1/2 bathrooms, four door huge fridge, 25,500 miles, three recliners. Pet/smoke free, fully furnished. 701-799-5300. $57,800. Includes towing package. Beautiful! MOTORHOME TOAD 2000 CHEVY Tracker all setup with towbar, wiring, and Stay-in-Play DUO auxiliary brake system (just unhitch and drive away, no brake buddy hassle). Good condition. 85,000 miles. Texas title. 956357-1911, Harlingen. FOR SALE MOTOR HOME 1999 Rexall CIA 35’, 460 H.P. Ford v-10 motor, 26,978 miles, two slideouts, new carpet, inlaid flooring in bath and bedroom, new gas water heater. $8,000, call 660-651-3153 or 660-651-6661. 2001 SUMMIT MOUNTAIN HIGH, 40’ diesel, two slide outs, 76,558 miles, extended warranty transferrable, Alison transmission, 300 Cummins engine, Spartan chasy, cream puff, non-smoking. $22,500. Serious inquiries. Dacia Street, Mission, Texas. 607-731-6333. 2011 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN 37’, two slides, 1 1/2 baths, king size bed, five tanks, three TV’s, newer tires, toilets, windshield, satellite dish and receiver, 38,000 miles. Call Dick in Alamo, 956-457-5969. HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER 2012 39,247 miles, 3-slides, V-10 gas generator, 3 TVs, fireplace. 952-2701204 TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Park Models

FOR SALE IN 55+ park, 30x8 with two extensions and 30x8 addition. Deck patio and shed. Fully furnished. Ideal location at Posada Del Sol, Harlingen. 715-813-0604. 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. FURNISHED 12X32 PARK MODEL one bedroom, metal roof extends over patio, 8x8 shed, queen sized bed. Can be seen, Emerald Grove Park,

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Lot E-7, between La Feria and Harlingen. 715-308-8837. NICE PARK MODEL, WASHER/ DRYER inside 8x10 shed, in a nice park. Phone 618-593-4740. 2001 TIMBER RIDGE PARK trailer $9,500, OBO. 1BR, two slideouts, completely furnished, very clean, available now. Owned by non smokers, no pets, ducted heat and A/C, step in shower, storage shed, full awning, close to hall, no taxes, gated park, Texas Trails. 989-893-5650. 12X33 PARK MODEL FOR sale. Circle T Park in Mission, lot 93. Two stage heat pump, new steel roof, new flooring, shed redone. Move in condition. Lot rent paid through end of December. $10,900. Call 612-270-3916. 34X12 PARK MODEL 1987 furnished, metal roof, lots of cabinets, central air, washer and dryer in 8x14 shed, newer refrigerator, microwave. Sharyland Villa, lot 49. 956-598-6368, leave message, asking $6,000. AVAI 12X35 PARK MODEL, vaulted ceilings, metal roof, well kept, with washer and dryer, newer fridge and water heater. Asking $6,900 OBO. 507-450-1190. 2008 35 FEET LONG with carport, tough shed, two slides, excellent condition, fully furnished, everything goes. Asking $12,000. 956-226-4929.

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Swan Lake Dr., lot 12, off of Palm Court Dr. 2008 12X34, $23,000 OBO, to be moved. 956-360-7119. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr #210, Palmview, TX. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. WE 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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RV SERVICE NO JOB is too big or small at Texas Trader RV. Wreck jobs, roof jobs, any and all RV service. Call today for free phone estimate (956) 797-3000.

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100.00 OF FREE PRODUCTS for trying our wonderful, non toxic, home cleaning and bath and body line, delivered to your door. Text “Free” or call Wanda Martin at 402-350-9737. 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 FOR SALE 2000 33’ AMERICAN Star travel trailer and lot, Paradise Park, 55+ McAllen. Twin beds, 6x10 metal shed, washer, fruit trees, all concrete lot. Great location. $14,000, 517-2424422. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. 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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WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. FULL TIME ON-SITE MANAGER. 30-unit condominium. No experience required but a plus. Salary commensurate with abilities. Perfect for retired Winter Texan (s) who want to relocate to S.P.I. Send resume to Padre Oasis Condominium, P.O. Box 2868, South Padre Island, Texas 78597.

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Baffin Bay

pg. 29

Denny’s

pg. 29

Freddy’s

pg. 29

Nikky’s Carpet Cleaning

pg. 40

Olive Garden

pg. 6

Pit Stop

pg. 29

Stefano’s

pg. 29

Victoria Palms Restaurant

pg. 29

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