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Oh boy, it has gotten busy around here. Last week I was able to attend the first Entertainers Showcase and was impressed with the new talent that is ready to entertain. Jamie Layton, Todd and the Two-Tars, Larry’s Little Brothers, Lasting Impressions, and Johnny Moroko were some of the new ones for me to see and hear. Some of the regulars that we all love performed as well – Rick McEwen, Helen Russell & Co., Diego & Edith, The Piano Man, Festus, Kai, Redneck Revival and Mario. I am looking forward to this week’s showcase to see some more

The City of Pharr has seen a lot of growth and revitalization in recent years. As seen in other downtown areas I have been in this season, Pharr’s downtown is welcoming and features its history. Its historic buildings add to the character while newer buildings are revitalizing the area and making room for more commerce and entertainment. If you travel the Valley

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Valley Star Awards tickets available Valley Star Awards tickets are now available. Although we are holding a show, there will be no awards portion of this year’s show. Since fewer Wintertainers™ were able to visit this year, and because attendance to concerts was limited, we decided to not do an award ceremony, but we still wanted to bring some great entertainment to the stage. See AWARDS pg. 13 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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along Business 83, you will likely see the epicenter of each of the Valley’s cities. Although some Valley cities have grown beyond the area of Bus. 83, Pharr highlights their downtown with large welcome sign over their main street. All of their city offices are close See PHARR pg. 16

Look for the butterflies

If you drive around the City of Mission you might notice something a little special. Every once in a while, you might just see a beautiful butterfly sculpture. Being home to the National Butterfly Center, it just seemed fitting for there to be butterflies of giant size around town to celebrate. These butterflies represent some of the 200 or more species that can be found in the area. What started as a small project in 2016 has now grown to over 40 sculptures throughout the City of Mission. I wonder if you can find them all. Maxilou Link, a previous president of the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL), saw the vision years ago after a trip to Mexico. While in Mexico, she visited the well-known mountain See BUTTERFLIES pg. 14

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Mission Historical Museum will host their 15th Annual Mission Quilt Show online this year. The exhibit opened on Monday, January 18 and is available for viewing until January 29th. Everyone can access the virtual exhibit by going to www.missionmuseum.org. Because the show will be held virtually, there will only be three awards. The awards will be first, second and third place Viewer’s Choice. Viewers are encouraged to vote by

emailing their quilt of choice to missionmuseum@gmail.com. Voting will run through February 5th. Only one vote is allowed per email. Winner will be contacted by February 9th. Viewer’s Choice first place will receive a Mission Historical Museum gift basket. For more information, visit their website. Other virtual exhibits are available online and on their Facebook page.

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UTRGV announces new performances

UTRGV Patron of the Arts has several performances planned this season. The performances are held virtually. They also have a YouTube channel to view previous shows. Their first performance available online is a tribute by the UTRGV Mariachi Program to one of the most popular Mexican actors and ranchera singers of all time, Pedro Infante. Pedro Infante, a star during the golden age of Mexican cinema, is an icon of Latin America who appeared in about 60 films and recorded over 350 songs. In this per- Aaron Barrera formance, their final project of the fall 2020 semester, the UTRGV Mariachi Program pays tribute to some of his most popular love ballads that are now considered classics. Enjoy performances by Mariachi Vaquero, Mariachi Juvenil Aztlan, and Mariachi Aztlan. The performances can be found at https://www. youtube.com/channel/UCDW7X-

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Inspiration, fun and music

The Lone Star Jubilee is making their stop in the Valley this coming week. With just three concerts to catch them at, you will want to plan to be at one. From Branson, the group focuses on bringing great music, comedy, and fun for the whole family. The Texans, who have performed for 48 years in the Rio Grande Valley as both The Texans and Lone Star Jubilee, are looking forward to entertaining the crowd. Sam Ray and the Texans are not only entertainers, but they are also missionaries who strive to spread the word of God through their deeds throughout the world. Sam Ray says, “As I grew older, I wanted to do something different that would impact the world and so the

Lord led me to the ministry we have now called the Texans International Ministries. “In doing this, we’re able to impact a lot of lives for people that are unfortunate in this world,” he added. All the proceeds from the three concerts they will be performing will be going toward their mission projects. The concerts are designed to raise awareThe Texans ness and funds to help with mission projects here in the United States and around the world. This year, the group’s goal is to finish some of their projects that were put on hold last year because of the See MUSIC pg. 7

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The year 2021 started off as no other in our memories. Still reeling from the effects of the Corona pandemic, astonished and saddened by the breach at our Nation’s Capitol, we were left wondering what possibly could happen next. Almost overnight the world's attention was focused on the Rio Grande Valley when our nation's president announced he would visit Alamo to dedicate a section of "The Wall" that had been completed or repaired during his term. This would be his second visit to the Valley during his four-year term. Many were overjoyed and some were fearful that there could possibly be another confrontation between opposing factions. That certainly was not the case. In true Texas fashion, the visit was welcoming, orderly and organized. Whether you agree or disagree over the purpose of the visit, Texans and the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley were well disciplined and patriotic in their response. And that is the way it should be. Whether the wall is abandoned, destroyed, or continued, it is now a part of our Valley history. For many years citizens from the neighboring countries moved freely back and forth across the river. Businessmen living on this side actually had their business on the other side of the river. Daily they freely crossed the river to oversee their business. From Brownsville to El Paso, families had relatives on both sides of the river. Settlers discovered the area watered by the river and often married beautiful senoritas who had inherited large tracts of Spanish land grants bestowed upon their families by the King of Spain. Since Spain claimed what we now call Texas as well as what is now called Mexico, they could levy taxes as they wished while governing from afar. Eventually, taxes paid to Spain became exorbitant and citizens from both sides of the river joined together to fight successfully against Spain

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for their independence. At the end of that war what had been known as New Spain became known as Mexico. Texas as we know it now was actually a part of Mexico. They say history repeats itself and that is exactly what happened. A few years later, the citizens living in this area did not like paying taxes to a government located so far away as Saltillo, Mexico. That war led not only to our independence but also to a disputed border between Texas and Mexico. The Battle of the Alamo, Goliad and the Battle at San Jacinto are all well-known battles from that War. Several skirmishes and battles occurred right here in the Rio Grande Valley. This area has played a major role in the history of our Nation and in the history of Texas. There have been tears and romance, forts, and supply depots along with a grand mix of two great cultures. If you really embrace the customs of both countries, you probably ate tamales on Christmas Eve and black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Heaven knows what part of the world gave us Butternut Squash Soup but when I shared my soup with a dear friend, the immediate response was that it tasted too sweet. So out came the serrano chilis to give it just the right amount of zing! What could be better than sharing the best of two worlds? To get a better understanding of the Border, how about the tour Peace and After, A Link to the Past. It is a good mix of our history and what has made us what we are today. This tour received only good reviews. Not one negative comment.

Green Gate cancels show

Due to the continuation of COVID-19, the quilters of Green Gate Grove must cancel their quilt show scheduled for February 2. They hope you will join them for next year’s show on February 1, 2022.

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COVID-19 pandemic. “At the last supper, our Lord Jesus Christ commanded his disciples to teach all the followers, to do one final commandment, and that is to love others as he has loved us and of course Christ gave the ultimate sacrifice and he expects us as his children to do the same thing to people all around the world,” he said about why they do the mission projects. A current home project is at a children’s Christian service camp in Honobia, OK. Here they are building dorms, remodeling their dining hall, and completing a caretaker’s cabin. Foreign projects include building a multi-purpose building in Bacoos, Philippines. They are also building a safe house for girls at risk of sex trade and providing medical supplies to Gonaives, Haiti. Funds will also go to building water wells in several countries. “The most important things is that I’m able to do this with my family,” said Sam Ray. “It’s been a lifelong dream to be able to live and be able to do what I enjoy doing with my family

and my best friends.” Also joining the Texans are Duke Mason, a Giant of an Entertainer at only 46’’ tall, bass vocalist David Little, and BJ. On Sunday, January 24, they will perform at Christ Church of the Valley at 6 p.m. The church is located at 2900 Dr. Hugh Emerson Rd. in Brownsville. They will perform at First Baptist Church in Combes on Monday, January 25, at 2 p.m. The church is located at 402 Templeton. Valley Baptist Retreat and Conference Center will play host to Lone Star Jubilee on Thursday, January 28 at 2 p.m. They will perform in the outside pavilion located at 1600 E. U.S. Business 83 in Mission. (Corner of Stewart Rd. and Bus. 83) All concerts are a freewill offering and social distancing will be practiced. For more information, call (903) 436-5410. Lone Star Jubilee is more than a concert, it is a time of inspiration, fun and great music.

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its pandemic pause but made-up half of those races during rare mid-week events, bringing back memories of the “old days” when drivers sometimes competed three or more times in a week. It seems only appropriate during this strange, new days where everyone seems to be creating their own new norm, that R/C racing followed its big-league counterpart. Maybe the biggest difference between NASCAR's reopening and the RGV R/C scene – other than size of the track and cars – are fans. None were allowed upon NASCAR's return, meanwhile, several attended the Bit 'O Heaven event, lining their chairs around the expanded and upgraded dirt track, as well as enjoying hamburgers, hot dogs or pulled pork sandwiches – as well as waiting to see if they were the 50-50 raffle winner. “We have locals here, parks and it's open to all racers – fast racers, slow racers, new racers. We pretty much have a class for everything,” said Scott Campbell, park manager and director of the races. “We've also started a membership for those in the parks where they can come and race pretty

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Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Night Ryders, $8pp. Sunday, January 24 Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Everyone welcome to join us for our non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10am. We will have social distancing and masks will be required throughout the service. Our address is 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Activity will be outside on cement Lot #37. Half hour beginner with instruction, half hour intermediate, half hour practice. All steps called. Donations accepted. Will follow CDC guidelines. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-9pm, Williamson Branch, $10pp. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the

Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, January 25 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, January 26 Hamburgers - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Your choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or bacon cheeseburger served with french fries. $5pp, $6pp, and $7pp. Drive thru only. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-9pm, The Freddie and Sheila Show, $8pp. Wednesday, January 27 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, two eggs, hashbrowns, and choice of meat or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg,

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Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 6-8pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Open to public, outdoor stage. Saturday, January 30 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, two eggs, hashbrowns, and choice of meat or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Event is held outdoors, at South Hall. Bring your own chair, beverage, snacks. Fresh mic covers used with each performer. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7-9pm, Come enjoy a great show with Rusty Rierson. Tickets at the door - $8pp. We have plenty of room to social distance. Masks will be required. Sunday, January 31 Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Everyone welcome to join us for our non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10am. We will have social distancing and masks will be required throughout the service. Our address is 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Activity will be outside on cement Lot #37. Half hour beginner with instruction, half hour intermediate, half hour practice. All steps called. Donations accepted. Will follow CDC guidelines. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, February 1 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:305:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, February 2 Hamburgers - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Your choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or bacon cheeseburger served with french fries. $5pp, $6pp, and $7pp. Drive thru only. Wednesday, February 3 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, two eggs, hashbrowns, and choice of meat or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 6-8pm, Two Bad Apples, $8pp. Open to public, outdoor stage.

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ganized and full, similar to how my mom would pack a suitcase, as opposed to me or my dad. The overall amount of food was great, the variety greater and the comfort I felt from digging into each item may have been the best of all. I was ready to nap even before I reached for my heavily filled beef quesadilla inside a homemade flour tortilla. I asked for some salsa other than the mild pico de gallo they brought with my chips and what they delivered was a highly flavorful red sauce, with just a touch of heat. You could also tell that this town heavily supports the Mercedes Tigers football program and other athletics. I arrived about 10:50 a.m. (the restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily) and there were several customers – ranging from around five years old to somewhere in the 70s age range) wearing their Tigers orange, from lanyards to facemasks to T-shirts and more. It truly gave it a hometown feeling. I ordered the milanesa de pollo to take home to my daughter, a junior at McHi who was “in class.” When she opened her take home box, her eyes lit up at a large piece of deliciously battered milanesa. “Quick dad, get the ketchup please!” Usually I can go back to her room, knowing that there was going to be some leftovers for me. When I opened her door to peer in, the box lay on the floor next to her bed. When I opened it, ready to try even the smallest leftover piece I was saddened – all I saw was the bottom of the box. She ate it all. We both had large plates of delicious food at Los Comales and we both ended up finishing not a little, but all, of everything. Next time I'm in Mercedes for a sporting event, I'll definitely stop here.

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This year, the show will feature Bobbi and Punch, Diego and Edith, Mark Staggs Festus Live Comedy Show, Jamie Layton, and Redneck Revival. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Lunch will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. It will be held at Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, on an outdoor stage. A rain date of February 19 has been scheduled should it be necessary to delay the show. Tickets are $15 per person and $12.50 for groups of 15 or more. Social distancing will be practiced, and seats will be grouped as guidelines allow. Tickets can be purchased by phone at (865) 253-2514 or online at www.wintertexantimes. com. You can also pick-up tickets at the Winter Texan Times office, 1217 N. Conway, Mission; or by calling Mission Bell Resort at (956) 5854833.

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destination migration site of Monarch butterflies. “I was enthralled in seeing trees that didn’t look like trees because of how they were packed with the butterflies,” she said. “The Monarchs were like a cloud when they left their perches, landing on pathways and on the tourists’ head, shoulders and arms.” She decided then that she wanted to do something to beautify the city that she lived in and loved. She began thinking of those butterflies and about how many of the species travel through the Rio Grande Valley during migration periods. The lower Rio Grande Valley is host to more than 300 species of butterflies, according to the National Butterfly Center. The Center has recorded over 200 species of butterflies. About 40 percent of the 700 plus butterfly species that are found in

the United States, can be seen in the three-county area of Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy. The southernmost tip of Texas, with its subtropical climate is ideal for the migrating butterflies, including rare types that draw visitors coming to the Rio Grande Valley just to see them. Link originally hatched the idea during a sculpture class that was taught by locally well-known sculptor Douglas Clark. They discussed the idea of creating the butterfly sculptures and how they would beautify the city and draw attention to the center. It did not go over very well though during the first conversations. In 2014, the discussion re-emerged, and with the support of Clark and UVAL, they were able to take a claylike butterfly to then Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas. Pleased

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with what he saw, and after city council agreed, they had a Queen butterfly sculpture placed in front of city hall in 2016. The painted sculpture has a modification the other butterflies do not have. It features an extended leaf, making it is possible for an individual to sit next to the butterfly for a photo opp. The base of the sculpture is made of fiberglass with intricate details of a branch tree bark and leaf. The body of the Queen Monarch is also fiberglass, from which a chrysalis dangles underneath, suspended by a steel cable. The antennae are made of flexible wire to reduce breakage. The city followed with the purchase of 10 more, slightly smaller butterflies of the Monarch and other species. By 2018, there were 25 butterflies throughout the city. Today, there are over 40. Link had been driving up and down Conway Avenue looking for good outdoor locations for these butterflies.

The city, ultimately decided on the sites for the installations, and most of the locations were where Link had wanted them. Throughout the project, Link invited individuals, businesses, and organizations to sponsor a butterfly. The cost is $550 unpainted, or $1,000 fully completed and installed. She had a catalogue listing types available that included the Barrel Slasher, Giant Swallow, Fiery Skipper and Tawny Emperor – as well as the popular Monarch. Link found several student helpers from area schools and others interested in the project to help paint the sculptures. Automotive paint is used to protect against the sun and weather. While the base, leaves and body are all fiberglass, the wings are made of steel. Each butterfly is different in style and color. Several Winter Texan Parks have butterflies including Oleander Acres RV Park, Fiesta Village RV Park, and Green Gate Grove. Fiesta Village’s

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to each other and close to the downtown commerce. They even have two areas by the city building that allow for entertainment opportunities and food trucks. After originating from a Spanish land grant made in 1767, Pharr became incorporated in 1916. It was 1909 when Home Connely Kelley and Henry N. Pharr arrived in the area and bought 16,000 acres of land. Both of these men helped found the area. Pharr, a sugarcane grower, founded the Louisiana and Rio Grande Canal Company. This company was to help with the construction of an irrigation system for sugar plantation. Kelley, on the other hand, formed the Pharr townsite Company. In 1911, the townsite became a stop on the St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway. By then, thousands of acreages had been sold to settlers. The townsite had a depot, hotel, and bank. Regrettably, the sugarcane business went bust. Kelley took over the irrigation system and helped supply water to vegetable and cotton farmers. By 1915, the population was a small 600. When Pharr was incorporated in 1916, it formed the Pharr-San

Juan-Alamo ISD with its neighboring communities. By 1920, the city’s population had doubled, and by 1960 the population was nearly 5,000. There was even a vote to merge with McAllen in 1956 that was defeated. The population in 1990 was nearly 33,000. In 2019, the population was estimated to be just over 79,000. Pharr’s downtown area features old shops, restaurants, and more. It was nice walking down the street and seeing the old mixed with new and how some were keeping that older architecture alive even in the newer buildings. Some sites to see in Pharr include the downtown park “Hub” area. The park includes the food truck area and an entertainment area. I visited around lunch time last week and employees were enjoying their lunches at the park. Pharr is a city of food places. An older restaurant in the area is the Junction Café. It is located at Cage and Bus. 83, right at the beginning of downtown. Part of Pharr’s revitalization includes what was once called El Centro Mall. It is now dubbed the Pharr Town Center and looks like a new place. The

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CALENDAR January 20 Learn to draw with IMAS with their online workshop. Learn sketching techniques as they demonstrate how to quickly draw images from real life. The program is recommended for ages 12 and up. The Workshop will be held online on Wednesday, January 20 from 3 to 4 p.m. Visit theimasonline. org and go to the Explore tab to register. Kit pickup is every Saturday prior to workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. This kit includes a sketchbook, sketching pencil set, and sharpener all in a travel case. January 23 Center for Urban Ecology is hosting the first Hobbies in Nature session of 2021, “Begin to Birdwatch”. The one-hour program invites guests into the world of birds, where they will be amazed by the beautiful colors, fascinating behaviors, and incredible diversity of birds found all around us. After

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a fun-filled introduction, guests will be introduced to the tips and tricks of birdwatching, from how to use binoculars to practicing bird identification using the 5 Keys of Bird ID. Come fly by Quinta Mazatlan and get birdy on Saturday, January 23, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. for birdwatching fun. The Hobbies in Nature series is designed for adults and older youth, $5 per person. As outdoor class size is limited for health protocols, please book in advance at www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Call (956) 681-3370 for more information. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen.

January 23 Texas Citrus Fiesta will present their Royal Reception at Balli’s Terrace Event Center. The Royal Reception features duchesses dressed in gowns representing their city or an agricultural product. This is an opportunity for the ladies to show their poise and walk the runway in their beautiful dresses before the coronation event the following week. The event will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. See EVENTS pg. 18

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REUNIONS Ringgold County Winter Texans from Ringgold County and surrounding communities and counties are invited to a gathering at Ann's Restaurant in San Juan on February 5th at 11:30 a.m. Social distancing and the wearing of masks are encouraged for the safety of those attending. For additional information or questions contact Alan Oshel at (417) 770-5411 or Mary Hower (515) 8228731. Hope to see you there. Kanabec County The reunion at Gatti’s Pizza is cancelled for this year. Any questions please call Judy Sundet 320-282-6845 RGV Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers will not be holding their Thursday morning carving meetings until further notice. The Nomad Shrine Club is being used for Covid19 testing. Meetings will resume when the test-

www.wintertexantimes.com ing is completed. RGV Woodcarvers EVENTS will publish an announcement when meetings resume. If you have any questions, please contact Fred Stenman at (651) 485 0580.

Newmar Kountry Klub Luncheon Newmar Kountry Klub Luncheons are cancelled for this season. Any additional information, or if anything changes, will be published at a later date. The hostess, Candace Marquis, says she is looking forward to holding meetings again in 2021. Thief River Falls & Northwest MN Area Reunion The 2021 reunion is cancelled this year. Watch for an announcement next year. For further information, call Bjorsness’s at (218) 689-4289. If you have a reunion or meeting coming up, please submit to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. Please include contact information, social distancing requirements and any additional information that would be helpful to the community.

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Tickets are $50. The Event Center is located at 1509 Industrial Blvd. For more information, visit https://www. texascitrusfiesta.org/events, or call (956) 585-9724. January 28 Texas Citrus Fiesta’s Coronation of King Citrus and Queen Citrianna will take place on Thursday, January 28. The event recognizes the new court that will be in place for next year’s event. The event will take place at Mission High School’s Neuhaus Gym, from 7 to 10 p.m., at 1802 Cleo Dawson. For more information, visit https://www.texascitrusfiesta.org/ events, or call (956) 585-9724. January 30 The cap of the Texas Citrus Fiesta celebration is the Parade of Oranges. The parade will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. Floats will line up at FM 495 and travel south down Conway Ave. to 1st St. The parade will feature floats, bands, and others showing off their citrus pride. Floats are decorated with citrus or an agriculture product to showcase the Valley. COVID-19 regulations and practices will be in place. Now through February 6 Through February 6, the City of South Padre Island will be doing Christmas tree recycling from 8 to 11 a.m. at the community center. This will be going on until February 6. Most of the trees taken to the center will be turned into mulch. Some will be used to help with dune preservation on the island. The SPI Community Center is located at 4501 Padre Blvd. For more information, call (956) 761-8168. Now through February 7 Wild Bees, an exhibition showcasing the works of Paula Sharp and Ross Eatman, is on display at IMAS. The IMAS galleries are open weekly Wednesday through Saturday with modified hours and scheduled admission tickets. Currently admission is $1 for guests four and up, and IMAS members and children under 4 receive free admission. Visit theimasonline. org for the most up to date visitor information.

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Now through March 28 IMAS presents Max Vityk’s Warriors of Light on exhibit in the main gallery. In this series Vityk investigates the narrative elements and figures of ancient rock engravings and mythological and folk symbols. The exhibit is comprised of 12 large acrylic paintings. Find out more information online at theimasonline.org.

Weekly The Mission Food Park will be open weekly Thursday through Sunday. Thursday will be from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sundays will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mission Food Park, powered by the Mission EDC, is located at the CEED building on Bryan Road and U.S. Business 83. The site is the permanent location of Jitterz coffee bar and local brewery 5x5 Brewing Co., which will be operating during the food park hours. The food park will host a variety of food trucks including Queenie, Motoramen, Sahadi’s, and Pineapple Ninjaz. Hours and regular updates of vendors will be on their Facebook page, www.

facebook.com/MissionFoodPark, and website, www.missionfoodpark.com/.

The Senior Texas Slow Pitch Fun Softball League, geared for players over 55, will be meeting weekly at 9 a.m. at West Side Park on Ware Road in McAllen. The B League (intermediate ability) will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays. The A League (more competitive) will be meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call Fred at (956) 8976961 or Ed at (956) 581-2254. If you have an event coming up, please submit to news@wintertexantimes.com. Please include contact information, social distancing requirements and any additional information that would be helpful to the community. Classified inquiries and ads can be sent to classifieds@wintertexantimes.com or visit our website at wintertexantimes.com If you have story ideas – send them to news@wintertexantimes.com Reunions and meetings can be sent to reunions@wintertexantimes.com

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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. WANTED USED CAR/VAN Winter Texan looking for used vehicle in good condition, prefer minivan/ CRV/Jeep/2007 through 2014. Will pay cash, please call Rudy 956-715-9720, Pharr, Texas. FOR SALE 2018 DODGE Ram 2500 SLT, 4x4, 5.7 liter hemi, crew cab, maroon, loaded + roll-n- lock bed cover, 5th wheel hitch, bed liner, 40,xxx mi., $35,000, 612-7709622. 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 956-929-3842.

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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 IN EDINBURG AT VALHALLA 2004 Forest River 5th wheel, excellent condition, two slides, new appliances. $7,500 OBO. Lot 62, 505 E. Ramseyer. 936-219-8858. HOLIDAY RAMBLER PRESIDENTIAL 2002 36’, three slides, luxury vinyl plank floors, desk, fireplace, washer, king bed, queen sleeper, sofa. Roof over 5th wheel and patio. Two recliner rockers. Generator on board. Custom wood blinds, shed, swing. 309-235-1405. 1995 COACHMAN 36 FOOT One bedroom, 16 foot pullout, new roof, carport, shed. To view: Penitas RV

Park, Lot E-12, 304 S. Main St., Penitas, TX, 78576. $8,900.00 OBO. 905-734-9042. WE PAY TOP CASH for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. We’ll leave your lot clean. 956867-2366. 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.

For Rent FISHING APARTMENT, QUEEN SIZE bed with all appliances includes washer and dryer. Motorhome is optional to rent with or without apartment, 32 feet with slideout. Lamplighter Subdivision, ot 113. 515-480-1260.

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FLOJET RV FLOJET MACERATOR waste pump with extra hoses, $120. 817-675-5616. “SELECT” WHITE ASH LUMBER furniture grade, case eagle 5” tall, John Deer “M” restored, farmall “B” parade ready. John Deer 4020 new overhaul. Dave 810869-3897. SPECIALIZED “HARD ROCK” MEN’S 19” mountain bike. 24 speed, Shimano pedals, cargo rack, kick stand, water bottle holder. Show room condition. $300.00, call Jerry, 309-683-3848. 2018 RV REFRIGERATOR DOMETIC replaced with residential. Works great. $1,600 or best offer. Call Tresa, 479-381-4652, Mission. FOR SALE 18 CU. FT. used refrigerator. 320-360-4545.

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YORKSHIRE TERRIER TOY 13 week old male, had first shots, $800. 618-444-5680. DOUBLE WIDE TRAILER WITH Texas room, two bedroom, one and half bath, newly remodeled kitchen and full bath, new floor covering, completely furnished including washer and dryer. Rio Valley Estates, Lot 292, Weslaco, TX. Immediate move in ready. 608780-5536. FOUR RIM TO RIM steal belted tires. #P265 160 R18 best offer. Call by noon. 970-466-1695. NEW UPRIGHT WALKER. NEVER been used. Best offer. Call by noon. 970-466-1695. FOR SALE TWO TERRY Redlin prints, Golden Retreat and Silent Sunset. Seven Redlin plates, Redlin wooden canoe with five plate inserts. Large collection of wooden duck decoys, some antiques. 956-787-5533. FOR SALE GAME BOARDS Folding Fast Track, Carbles, Dirty Board, Pegs and Jokers aka Social Security, 6 or 8 player with storage box and other wood products. Call 507-351-5246.

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WATERFRONT COTTAGE HOME 2/2 in Long Island Village, Port Isabel. Spacious open living/ dining, vaulted ceilings. Fully furnished, granite counters, stainless appliances, new A/C and washer/ dryer. Large deck and boat lift. Everything needed to move in! $299,000. Call for photos 956227-4416.

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Homes For Sale UPDATED 3/2/2 BRICK HOME $160,000, Located in 55 & over gated community at 100 W Moore Rd #36, Pharr, TX. This jewel has approximately 1,635 sq. ft., granite, plantation shutters, screened patio, porcelain tile, skylights, solar screens, sprinkler system, and much more. Won’t last! 979-2998001. By owner.

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Lots For Sale OWN YOUR RV LOT in Wintergreen Estates in Mission. Large concrete pad, landscape rock border, new RV canopy with finished Texas Room. Must see! $35,000. 612-770-9622.

Miscellaneous WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. GOLF CART BATTERIES $300.00 six volt excellent condi-

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tion, pressure washer, Honda motor, large new men’s Huffy large tire bicycle, $100.00. La Feria, 920-328-8446. 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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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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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 956-929-3842. MOVE-IN READY MOBILE HOME 12x56, two bed, two bath, 10x19 Texas Room, 11x11 shed, 4x8 laundry, carport, metal roof, new floor coverings, washer and dryer, two new 100# propane

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bottles. 55+ park, Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, selling due to medical issues. $32,500. 913271-1970. MOBILE HOME, TWO BEDROOMS, two baths, laminated floors, washer, dryer, kitchen appliances, attached sunroom, shed, sprinklers, furnished. La Hacienda Estates, 1001 El Paseo Drive, Alamo. Call 612-209-2627. REDUCED HERITAGE SQUARE LOT E-14 52x24 house and lot, two baths, two bedrooms, laminated floors throughout, updated kitchen appliances, front load washer dryer, new metal roof, attached shed, double doors, golf cart included. 615-405-3545. Asking $47,500. EXTRA NICE MOBILE HOME Oakcreek 18x72, two bedroom, two bath, new metal roof, new carport, updated appliances, partially furnished, AC/heat combo, immediate possession. 956-571-5712 for appointment. MOBILE HOME INCLUDES LAND 16x70, two bed, two bath, large rooms, lots of kitchen cabinets. New air and furnace. New

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Motor Homes MOTOR HOME 2014 36’ Winnebago Adventures 35P, 34,xxx miles, new Michelin tires, three slides, washer, dryer, four door fridge with ice maker, power reclining sofa, outside TV, Ford V10 engine, very clean. Well maintained. Many extras included. Call 217-653-3789. 2004 ALLEGRO BUS 40’TSP 400HP Cummins, Allison, fully loaded, three slides, mechanics and interior great, needs clearcoat. Must sell, good deal, asking $40,000. 956-360-9372 or 956445-2033. TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free

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Park Models 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 956-929-3842. PARK MODEL CHALET 1983 fully furnished, new windows, new roof, AC/heatpump, painted recently, patio/covered shed. W&I Resort, Lot 168, Mission, TX. $29,500, reasonable offers considered. Lot/ lease. Call 651-238-3189. 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. TRAVEL TRAILER/PARK MODEL CONVERSION porches and metal roof, two car carport and

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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. 1994 DODGE PICKUP TRUCK tailgate, gooseneck plate for ball hitch. Dave, 810-869-3897. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 3571048.

Travel Trailers TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 3571048. MUST SELL TRAVEL TRAILER 2020 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2109s. 22’ Couples Coach. One slide. Six months old. Loaded with extras. Located in Mission. $25k obo. Call 734-730-0898 for more information. 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 956-929-3842.

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