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Alamo Winter Texans enjoy St. Patrick’s Day

Wow! What a season. Carina and I have had such a great time in our first season as the new publisher and editor of the Winter Texan Times. Having grown up with this paper, my feelings for our Winter Texan community have grown from appreciation to admiration to love over the years, and we are so humbly grateful for the opportunity to continue what my Dad and Grandmother built for all or you. But, I’ll get back to that in a bit. See THANK YOU pg. 25

Winter Texans taking it one day at a time

Us here at the Winter Texan Times have been trying to connect with our Winter Texans more this year. In doing so, we have developed relationships with some that we are finding hard to say goodbye to for the season, and with the COVID-19 pandemic we are now worried for our friends – for all of you. Y’all have been on our minds as we are making our own decisions on working from home, shutting down the office, and other decisions that we don’t have to face on a day to day basis. See TIME pg. 28 INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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By Herb Moering St. Paddy’s Day last week was pretty much of a bust around the nation with the coronavirus putting a damper on all the big city observances. That is except in South Texas where some St. Patrick’s Day park parades were held. The City of Alamo had at least two, one at La Hacienda Estates and another at Royal Palms Mobile Home Park. The one at Royal Palms was smaller than last year’s, in part due to Canadian residents ordered to return home last week. Leading off was this year’s “Winter Texan of the Year,” Joe Hummel, who rode in his homemade rickshaw with his wife, LeAnn, who come from South Dakota. They were hitched to a golf cart See ST. PATRICK’S pg. 4

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By Pete Luna When anyone reaches a retirement age, we all have a choice to enter a sedentary or an active lifestyle. While relaxing and going out to eat in all the wonderful restaurants the Rio Grande Valley has to offer is a great way to enjoy leisure time during the winter months, cycling and other outdoor physical activities are a fantastic way to create a wellness balance for Winter Texans. Regular physical activity helps to improve physical, cognitive and psychological health as we obtain a wellearned departure from the working life. Therefore, hobbies and exercise should be introduced into your routine. While arts and crafts, fishing, shooting are no doubt fun activities to do; cycling is something that creates an influence on all aspects of See BICYCLING pg. 6

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veal plants like three-lobed falsemallows and prostrate lawnflowers - maybe even Gregg’s tubetongue or tropical speedwell. Wild olive trees host alien-like tortoise beetle larvae, carpenter bees hover near dead wood in search of good nest sites, and skipper butterflies bounce from flower to flower - all in the confines of our yards. Taking time to explore the natural world around us - even in our yards and cities has been shown to help reduce stress and anxiety. When I find a beetle skittering across a leaf, or see a bee golden with pollen grains, I can’t help but feel that we are not alone. Even, or perhaps especially, in troubling times, the great diversity of life can be comforting companions. There’s a great diversity of life waiting to be seen right around us – share your sightings during the City Nature Challenge from April 24 – 27 at www.inaturalist.org.

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Alamo's "Winter Texan of the Year," Joe Hummel rides in his rickshaw with his wife, LeAnn, pulled by John and Donaline Mitts. Crazy 8 golf cart time trial race was held. Dan Hartman had the fastest time on the course in his cart. All of the events were recorded in photos by Durango Mendoza, who comes from Illinois. With all the restrictions being implemented because of the virus, most events are either being cancelled with spring just around the corner or postponed a few

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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. In the interest of everyone’s health and safety, we have decided to not publish any activities that are occurring for the rest of the month of March. Cameron and Hidalgo County currently have shelter-in-place regulations, and we don’t want to go

against those guidelines. You still might want to confirm details with event organizers in case we do not receive information in time to make changes. Please keep an eye on the Winter Texan Times website to stay up to date with cancellations, additions, or changes as the situation continues to develop. Sunday, April 5 Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. 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 Worship Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non Denominational Church Services - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:3010:30am. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr,

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In the interest of everyone’s health and safety, we have decided to not publish any activities/events that are occurring in the next couple of weeks – but in hopes that everything clears up by mid-April, we offer the information on the following calendar. You might want to confirm details with event organizers as well in case we do not receive information in time to make changes. Please keep an eye on the Winter Texan Times website to stay up to date with cancellations, additions, or changes as the situation continues to develop. April 18 –The Sand Crab Run will start behind Pearl South Padre, 310 Padre Blvd., on the beach at 8:30 p.m. This event benefits Sea Turtle Inc. For more information, go online to www.runintexas.com. April 25 – The 12th Annual Knights

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Today’s Issue Let me start by pointing out some changes to our format for this final issue of the season. Due to the rapidly changing landscape across the county in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are deviating from what we would normally bring you in an issue of the Winter Texan Times. We usually pride ourselves in being different from the dailies and weeklies out there that must cover the hard stories. We enjoy being your community newspaper and allowing ourselves the freedom to cover the “good news” and all the fun times we are sharing in the Winter Texan community. As we have been monitoring the situation and making decisions about our office operation, our staff and their health, our thoughts and prayers have also been on you, our Winter Texans and the additional vulnerability this virus holds for your age group. Because of that you will see some differences in today’s issue as well as on our website at www.WinterTexanTimes.com. First, we felt it we should stop publishing events happening during this period when we should all be practicing wise social distancing practices. So, we pulled our calendars from our website last week (guidance developed a bit too late to change last week’s issue before it went to press), and we are limiting this week’s calendars in this issue to those events still scheduled starting with the end of the current Hidalgo County order. These orders are likely to continue to change and be extended, so please stay abreast of that information on our website and plan the remainder of your stay as is appropriate to conditions and guidance. Second, we have decided to commit a bit of this final issue to how this virus is impacting the Winter Texan community as we are coming to the close of another season. Last, we are publishing a special supplement that was provided to us by one of our publishing partners. The center 12 pages of today’s issue are a special pullout section of the paper that may answer some lingering questions, and certainly repeat some of the guidance and advice that we have received, but we feel bears repeating until we all get it. Monitoring the Situation As this is our last scheduled issue for the season, there won’t be another Winter Texan Times to bring you further updates and direction as it comes out, but we will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed on our website at www. WinterTexanTimes.com. As we learn of changes that affect our Winter Texan community, we will share that information as we receive it. Visit our website often to watch for new

updates on our front page and subscribe to our email newsletter so that you’ll receive a weekly summary of new stories found on our site. You can subscribe by following the “subscribe free” button at the top of our web page and filling out the form at the end of that link. In the coming days, we will also be launching a section on our website devoted to what you can do to remain active and support your community. We will be looking for ways you can stay connected and active while social distancing, and ideas to support local businesses that are having to adapt their business models in order to stay afloat. Here we will also be sharing area promotions, curb-side menus, mail order retail options, gift card ideas, and more that you may take advantage of to continue to support your favorite local establishments. Thank You! As I started out, I want to thank you our readers, park owners and managers, activity directors, and Wintertainers for the great community you have built here in the Rio Grande Valley. Without this community – without you – Carina and I would not have this opportunity to work and play in your community and bring your community newspaper to you every week from October through March. Our first season as the new Publisher and Editor of the Winter Texan Times has brought plenty of excitement. While the Winter Texan Times is not new to us, the change in role has certainly been eventful. It has been a pleasure to bring you community updates about how they are expanding amenities and bringing more to the community to do. And we love to hear the feedback we receive while out and about. Everyone has been so welcoming to us as we have joined you at jams, shows, expos, races, tournaments, and more. We have enjoyed watching all the fun and creative ways our Winter Texans gather and just know how to have a good time. It is validating to hear the compliments and to know that we are bringing something of interest and value to you in the Winter Texan Times. Just when we thought we had packed in as much fun as we could into one season, we had the best Valley Star Awards ever – and that couldn’t have happened without our Wintertainers; you, their fans; and our activity directors keeping their schedules jam packed with great entertainment. Thank you for the great season. As I opened, Carina and I do love our Winter Texan friends and we pray for your health and safety as you travel back north. Stay safe and healthy, and hurry back next fall. We can’t wait to do this again!

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Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) is asking for foster families to help get animals out of their shelter now. PVAS is taking serious measures to reduce the number of animals that are in the shelter, as they prepare for potential closure. “We want to reduce our shelter population by 50%. That means that we need to get 200 animals, dogs and cats alike, into temporary foster homes by Wednesday, March 25th. We’ve had higher-than-usual intake for the past three weeks and want to get ahead of any worsening in the trend. It is my primary goal to get our community to step up and help us save these animals. We don’t want to be forced to euthanize for space. We need our community support now, more than ever,” says PVAS Executive Director, Mike Bricker. Bricker says they are trying to move their staff to an A/B schedule and follow other protocols during the pandemic, as recommended by American Pets Alive! And Best Friends Animal Society. PVAS wants to follow these guidelines to flatten the curve and in hopes that if some staff get sick from COVID-19, the entire staff will not be affected, and they can still maintain caring for the animals in their shelters. Adoptions are being done by appointment, but the organization plans to continue letting rescue groups take animals

as they are willing, between the two facilities. “We’re asking owners who want to surrender their pets but aren’t facing an immediate crisis to contact us to make an appointment for a later date.” Bricker said. PVAS will provide veterinary care and additional supplies for foster families while they last. Contact foster@pvastx. org or visit pvastx.org/foster for more information. The organization hopes to raise funds to support pets in the community, stock fostering supplies, and prepare to help families and pets in need. People who can’t adopt or foster can make a donation to PVAS at pvastx.org/ donate or they can visit the PVAS Amazon Wishlist to donate supplies. Adoption fees for all animals are $0 until further notice. Monthly wellness clinics are cancelled until further notice. Palm Valley Animal Society is the shelter of record for Edinburg, Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, La Joya, McAllen, Palmhurst, and Palmview, serving approximately 750,000 residents and 30,000 animals each year. More information on the organization’s programs, services, and impact can be found online at pvastx.org.

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From pg. 1 What we are hearing from those we talk to is that you are taking this one day at a time for now – as we all are. We are all watching the news, staying on top of the current findings, current regulations in our city, county, state and nation. It’s a bit chaotic to stay on top of everything, but we are trying our best. With staying on top of things, we have decided to not publish calendar items for the month of March. We know most, if not all, of these events have been cancelled – some until further notice. So, we are only publishing events that are in April and after for now. When we get more feedback on when events are happening, we will update our website. For now, we want to ere on the side of caution since we don’t know what next week, or even tomorrow, will be like.

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and Young, The Doobie Brothers and more. Vinyl Radio delivers the harmonies and melodies of classic 70s radio. I l y a Ya k u s h e v and Thomas Mesa will perform on January 12, 2021. Ilya was the winMandy Barnett sings Patsy Cline will appear on January 19, 2021. ner of the 2005 Next year you can enjoy Celtic, 50’s, World Piano Patsy Cline and more music during Har- Competition. Thomas won a first prize in lingen Concert Association’s 2020-2021 the 2016 Sphinx Competition. season. The season is packed with talent Two world-class soloists combine for and enjoyment for all audiences. a powerhouse duo with international flair. Their first concert will be on Novem- Ilya is known for his musical pyrotechber 19. The concert will feature Vinyl Ra- nics on the piano and Mesa is heralded as dio. Vinyl Radio is a vocal power with a one of the most charismatic and engaging righteous regard for the great Rock-n-Roll cellists of his generation. Together they music classics. They perform music from are a stalwart classical duo. The Eagles, America, Crosby Stills Nash Mandy Barnett sings Patsy Cline will

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From pg. 28 time they have locked their gates at Bentsen Palm RV Park. In the recent weeks, one by one activities have had to be cancelled. “I was quite sad when the lady from Mr. Gatti’s called and said we could have our function at their place,” said Swenson. She was concerned about the lady that called – a single mom of two. “I am not only concerned about us, but also all of those that are losing their jobs,” she added. “We can do it one way or another,” said Swenson. “But these young ones – I worry about them.” At Bentsen Palm, she said quite a few residents are staying another month, others are in limbo on wondering if they should stay or leave. Kids are calling them and telling them they should head back home closer to them, she said.

Residents are thinking of the traveling hazards, of how much they would be exposed to when getting gas, staying at a hotel. “If there isn’t a reason to go home, most are staying,” she said. “We are doing what we are being told to – one day at a time.” For now, “All is well,” she said. “It’s interesting because this is nothing we have ever encountered,” said Swenson. Leisure Valley Ranch resident Angie Radosevic said everything at her park has been cancelled as well. The office is only open through this Friday. “Many of us are staying in,” she said. They are only going out to do any necessary shopping. Many of the parks Winter Texan residents have left already to go back north,

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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. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

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2017 SUNDANCE 30’, LIKE new, husband passed two years ago, three slides, no smoking or pets, center kitchen with island, wood cabinets, table, bench seating, two recliners. One bedroom, queen bed, one bath, shower, 30 amp service. $29,500.00 OBO, 956-270-1122. 38FT KOUNTRY AIR-NEW MAR 2001 fifth wheel, three slides, 7,000 generator, auto satellite, auto jacks, washer, dryer, window screens, dual tandem, sleep number bed, convection microwave, new TV. $15,000. 956-683-5302. 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. 2013 40’ MONTANA 3725RL three large slides, two A/C’s, electric aw-

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1985 SCHULT 14X40 COMPLETELY furnished, metal roof, washer, dryer, new furnace, air, water heater, 10x18 Texas room, 8x8 shed, covered carport, no mowing. Alamo Rose, Lot 3. $15,000 OBO. 402-459-5460. GOLDEN SCOOTER, BLUE, USED one trip, with or without harmar lift for van. Call to negotiate, 956-519-3749. DISH TAILGATOR WORK GREAT. Used very little, includes storage case, tripod and window mount. $225. 909-997-9262. 2016 BIGHORN BY HEARTLAND, model 3875FB, under 4,000 miles on unit, price $44,900 OBO. Selling because bought in Mission, TX, can move. 616-644-3886. SEA EAGLE KAYAK NEVER used. Includes deluxe seats, paddles, foot pump and storage bag. $175.00. 909997-9262.

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she added. Angie and her husband are Texan transplants, so they only travel a bit during the summer. They are hoping to go to a wedding in California in August, but aren’t sure how that is going to work out yet. Beryl Stovell, who winters at Palm Resaca Park, said most of the Winter Texans in her park are on their way home or are already are at their northern homes. Or, she said, are like them – who are in their second day of traveling north to Ontario. “There is a core group of Canadians in Palm Resaca,” she said, “who have chosen to weather it out till mid-April or later.” Stovell added that Canadian retirees under teacher pensions had to leave first and quickly. Their pension board announced that they had 10 days to be back in Canada after the pandemic announcement, or they would not be covered under their medical travel insurance. All events at the park had been can-

celled and the office and the Thomas Center are closed – “for the first time ever,” she said. As of this past Monday, the pool was still open, but to no more than 10 people at a time. “No hugs, no touching others, but lots of quiet visiting,” said Stovell. “One on one, at a distance, and usually outdoors.” She said there were many email edicts and encouragement from the Park Manager, Misty, about self-regulations and necessary isolation. “Everyone seems to have cooperated with social distancing and we are sad to have to leave a month early.” “So, it seems that we seniors of Palm Resaca are doing the best to follow necessary changes, which seem to come frequently,” said Stovell. “The graveness of the World’s health issues have caused us to take the situation seriously, and we are living, one day at a time.”

2015 SMART CAR 4-TWO one owner, 9,500 miles, excellent shape. 616644-3886. PRE OWNED CAMPER VANS Class B, we have three. Pick one and make an offer! Ask for Mark at Texas Trader RV. (956) 357-1048. 4’X6’ FT CARGO TRAILER, brand wells cargo. $1,200. 712-3303124/712-330-0545. FOR SALE WINDOWS (4) 46 1/4 X 53 1/2, (2) 13 3/4 x 39 3/4, (1) 29 3/4 x 31 1/2, (1) 29 3/4 x 53 1/2. Doors (2) 28x80, (4) 24x80. $10 each. Call Doug, 507-381-7396.

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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,

Homes For Sale

BRICK HOME FOR SALE by owner, stunning 3-2.5-2 office in Leisure Valley Resort in Mission. Large kitchen, all granite counters, formal dining, tons of storage, semi open screened patio, professional landscaping 2451 SF. 972-816-0527. 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. FOR MAKE OFFER SALE. Shaded RV lot 35x70, 16x45 awning, 11x13 two story storage shed, 22 foot privacy wall. 405-664-9919. SELLING ALL CONCRETE LOT, 24lx14hx10w awning, includes 10x12 vinyl covered shed with refrigerator, icemaker, washer/dryer, patio table with four chairs. Plus golf cart.

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PRE OWNED CAMPER VANS Class B, we have three. Pick one and make an offer! Ask for Mark at Texas Trader RV. (956) 357-1048. 10FT BERNINA QUILT FRAME, $800. Used Dometic fridge, $500. Used Norcold fridge, $500. 956-2392366. WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

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65FT MOBILE HOME MARSHFIELD 1973, furnished, front load washer and dryer, central air with heat pump. Paradise Park, own lot, 100 E Hackberry Ave lot #4. Was $32,000, $30,000. 920-205-4643.

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55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 2216 Double Eagle Dr., Leisure 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. 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. 1231 2008 14X56 CHAMPION, Palmhurst, two bedroom, one bathroom, carport, NEW washer, NEW stove, big shed with electricity. $21,500. 956605-0089. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55+ gated community 1402 S. Cage. Privately owned homes and lots. Open house first weekend ev-

ery month, December through April 1-4pm. For info call 956-283-8764. www.pharrsouthforsale.com. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Owned and operated by it’s 99 year leaseholders, this park offers lots and mobile homes. Availability at www.valhallapark.com 956-358-3229.

Motor Homes

MUST SEE 26FT 2007 Winn. aspectmotor home, all options, new tires, 62,000 miles, rear down bed, backup camera, all leather, large slide and more. $33,900. Call 573-348-9640. Mission. 2004 GEORGIA BOY PURSUIT motor home 34ft, replaced awning 2018, new tires 2018, new TV 2019, gasoline v10 engine with 37,287 miles. 575-921-5867. $24,000. 1997 PACE ARROW RV one bedroom, kitchen, dining area, lots of drawers, closets. Fully equipped. 956-592-3705. 902 East Madison, Brownsville. Jorge for messages, 956-544-1811. 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.alfa-

forsale.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. 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!

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