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Yep… another busy week has gone by. Despite the dreariness of a few wet days last week, it flew by fairly fast.

I had a great time last week visiting with the activity director at Oleander Acres. She stays busy at the park coming up with ideas to keep the residents occupied.

She has had to come up with new ways to do activities. One of them includes her arts and crafts time. She has also been painting up a storm.

Not just her rocks that she will be hiding, but also signs representing where residents are from.

I hope to visit the park again when

More to discover in San Juan and Alamo

If you drive along the expressway, now I-2, heading south from Pharr – which I covered last week – you will find Pharr’s neighboring cities, that all share a school district with, San Juan and Alamo.

The most distinct thing about San Juan is the Our Lady of San Juan del Valle shrine. It was designated a national shrine in 1998 and the following year, Pope John Paul II designated it as a minor Basilica. The history of the shrine begins in 1920, when Reverend Alfonso Jalbert, OMI, built a small wooden chapel in San Juan as a mission church of St. Margaret Mary Church in Pharr.

The origins of the devotion to Our Lady of San Juan del Valle can be

See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 16

Museum features photography exhibit The Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville and the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art cordially invite you to the Digital Art Photography Exhibit titled, “Music Box” by the Mexican artist Mauricio Silerio at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art Permanent Collection Gallery.

The collection consists of 38 images of surreal spaces and situations that include concepts of a temporary See EXHIBIT pg. 9 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

p 11 p 10 p 17 p 13 p 19 p 19

Our Lady of San Juan del Valle Shrine

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Rocks of Kindness, Spreading the Happy

Tammy Garrison-Maier has found a fun way to keep the residents at Oleander Acres active. As the activity director, Tammy has had to come up with new ways to entertain the residents and keep them on their toes. She started something last year before the Pandemic, and since it was such a hit, she is doing it again.

She is hiding beautifully painted rocks around the park. The fun is, if you find one, you get some chocolate.

You have a choice of keeping the rock or hiding again for someone else to find.

“I’m spreading the happy,” she said

about the endeavor. And it spreads.

She said when someone finds a rock, she can see the pure joy in their faces.

“And who doesn’t like chocolate,” she added.

Since March last year, she, and others in the park, have had to think of new ways to keep busy.

Tammy said they have been able to do outdoor bingo games, arts and crafts projects and drive-thru meals.

It’s all a win-win, she says about the activities and the hunt she is getting ready to announce.

She said the drive-thru dinners look See ROCKS pg. 16

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Entertainers shine at showcases

The showcases held the last two his deep country voice and really enweeks for activity directors through- tertained the crowd. He performed out the Valley were an opportunity for some country, Christian music, and the entertainers to shine – and they did some gospel as well. just that. Despite being held outside, The Piano Man, Jason Whorlow, even during a dreary Thursday, the performed on the piano, singing some showcases were attended well and fun of his greatest hits. He likes to get rewas had by all. quests from It’s always fun to atthe crowd tend these shows and when doing see the many talentshows. ed artists that come to Kai was the Valley to entertain loved by all as you. These artists come he shared stofrom all over the Unitries and hula ed States and Canada. history along Most of the entertainers with his muwill perform shows and sic. He enjoys for happy hours. Many entertaining of them will perform for Johnny Moroko the crowd dances. with his ukuThe lele and talk of Hawaii. f i r s t As always, Absolutely showCountry, Definitely Gospel c a s e presented their harmonies, f e a country music, and sing tured along gospel music. Redneck Valley Revival followed them with favorsome comedy and a favorite i t e s song, Ghost Chicken. such as Some great entertainment Helen was provided by Lasting ImRussell pressions Mike Walker. He & Co., The Colliers did some spot-on impresNebrassions of Willie ka Bob, Nelson, Ray Diego and Edith, Charles, ConFestus, Rick McEway Twitty, wen, Absolutely and others.

Country, DefiniteMoroko, ly Gospel, Kai and who performs others. Some new rock, pop, and ones for me includcountry, is a ed Rick Dodson, Mick Jagger Todd and the Two performer and Tars, Island James, can entertain Rich’n Friends, Lasting Impressions Mike Walker you with some Larry’s Little Rolling Stones Brothers, Lasting and other hits.

Impressions, Johnny Moroko and Ron The second showcase was pure satMoshier. isfaction with some new artists – In The Colliers bantered a bit with Six Days, Nu-Blu, and Jim Hanson. each other as they performed some Valley favorites included Punch & great harmonies. They perform a mix Bobbi, Rusty Rierson, Lindley Creek, of genres including country, Celtic, Curt James and Ralph Kuster. jazz and pop-rock. Justin Terry sang Midnight Mustang Band persome oldies, country, and some origi- formed some old rock n roll to start nal work as well.

Jamie Layton got up on stage with See SHOWCASES pg. 9

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Robert Longoria

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Making a movie can be fun and if you are a beginner most experts will tell you, first start with a short film to practice the craft and work your way up to a feature. One of the most important aspects of filmmaking is having a decent script to begin with.

Writing good dialogue for characters and stories will help you. Pharr Community Theater is offering teens and adults online screenwriting classes for beginners, with RGV independent filmmaker and producer Robert Longoria.

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Another essential for the movies are actors. Famous movie actor, producer and director, Clint Eastwood, says, “you’ll have less problems on a movie set when you cast right.” In other words he prefers to work with actors who either have training and knowledge about performing or in some cases raw talent. Pharr Community Theater is also offering acting classes for kids and teens.

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“In light of recent events, the celebration of MLK’s non-violent methods of protest are more important than ever, as is this quote by him: ‘We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.’”

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All events listed are either sponsored or supported by VIVA and are free and open to everyone. For more information, contact www.villageinthevalley.org.

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TX Book Chat series continues

AUSTIN – The Texas Center for the Book is continuing its the #TXBookChat series with a third lineup of virtual literary events for spring 2021.

This online program from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission launched in 2020. The #TXBookChat series offers brief discussions and programs with authors, librarians, and literary professionals. These informal “coffee chats” last about 30 minutes and offer a quick look into different aspects of the state’s literary world. The #TXBookChat series seeks to bring together diverse voices and perspectives. #TXBookChat continues on January 21, with four more conversations scheduled for the spring. All programs begin at 11 a.m. CST. • January 21 Graphic Novels for Today’s Readers – Join authors Cynthia Levinson and Varian Johnson for a discussion about this popular genre.

• February 11 Love of Writing: Fueling Literary Dreams – Join author and Texas Center for the Book Coordinator Rebekah Manley in discussion about her debut book and the sparks that keep her writing dreams burning bright.

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Poet of the Southwest: Texan Ethan Wang – Join the 2020 National Student Poet of the Southwest for a poetry reading and discussion of his work.

“The Texas Center for the Book is so excited to reach even more book lovers in 2021,” said Coordinator Rebekah Manley. “Our book chats bring Texas authors, illustrators, librarians, and literacy advocates into readers’ homes, and we have some wonderful discussions planned for our third installment.”

The events take place on the Zoom platform, and registration is required.

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The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans access to the information they need to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of public, academic, and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.

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1 and Feb 26, with two 40-minute classes per week for a total of eight classes for $60 per student. Ten spaces available per class on a first come first served basis. For more details and to sign up today, for any of the classes, go to the PCT Eventbrite page by entering: tinyurl.com/pctacting or tinyurl.com/pctscreenplays. You can also find more info on the Pharr Community Theater Co. FB page or text or call (956) 655-9308 About the Instructors Robert Longoria, from McAllen, has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in Rhetoric, Composition and Literacy from UTRGV. He’s a freelance screenwriter and author of genre fiction. Previously,

he co-wrote the screenplays for two short independent films, The Monster and The Hunt. A staunch supporter of the arts and education, he splits his time between writing screenplays and producing with teaching at the Pharr Community Theater Co. Seres Jaime Magaña has an English degree from UTRGV and is author of the bilingual play, The Tragic Corrido of Romeo and Lupe. His numerous poems and short stories have been published across several anthologies. He is a playwright, community theater director and acting teacher at PCT and has hosted several poetry and music events around the Rio Grande Valley. He lives in McAllen with his wife and children.

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The International Museum of Art & seeks to modernize the archetypal Science (IMAS) presents Max Vityk’s mystical material to convey current Warriors of Light. The events onto the plane exhibit is on display of the internal strugin the Main Gallery gle between good through March 28. and evil. The paintWarriors of Light ings explore the hisis part of the figuratorical revolutionary tive series of the artist events the artist lived Max Vityk. In this sethrough during his ries Vityk investigates stay in Ukraine and the narrative elements Egypt between 2011 and figures of ancient – 2015. The exhibit is rock engravings and comprised of 12 large mythological and folk acrylic paintings. symbols.

Warriors of Light is “The emotional on loan from the artist. vulnerability of the The International Warriors of Light fuels Museum of Arts and their plea for change; Sciences is open and it is something akin to has several exhibits going into battle naon display and proked… a certain naked- The Warrior of Light, grams taking place. ness protected only by 2015 Max Vityk The IMAS galleran unfaltering convicies are open weekly tion of ideals. Vityk’s work feels less Wednesday through Saturday with like a personal enterprise and more modified hours and scheduled admislike an ode, or an act of adulation to sion tickets. Currently admission is the spirit of change — a spirit plagued $1 for guests four and up, and IMAS by credulous hope for something bet- members free admission. Visit theiter… something happier,” stated Nah- masonline.org for the most up to date la Samaha, Cairo, about the exhibit. visitor information.

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Humane Society calling on community for help

The Humane Society of Harlingen dog kennels are at capacity. HSH is asking the community to step up as adoptive and foster parents for canine friends.

For a limited time, all adoption fees for dogs over six months old are donation based, meaning the adopter can choose how much to leave as a donation. All adopted pets will go home up to date on vaccinations, dewormed, on preventatives for fleas/ticks/heartworms, microchipped and either already spayed/neutered, or with an appointment to spay/neuter at no cost to the adoptive family.

Puppies under six months old have a $100 adoption fee, except during Puppy Power Hour (3 p.m. to 4 p.m. every day) when their adoption fees become donation based as well. Anybody interested in adopting a dog

should head to the shelter as soon as possible. All adoptions are done on a first come, first serve basis, curbside.

Fostering a pet is always free and HSH will provide foster parents with everything they will need to care for the pet, including food, toys, and other care items. Foster families can customize the length of foster to meet their availability, with foster periods lasting a few hours to a few months.

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IMAS announces 2021 programs

While the International Museum before the workshop. of Art & Science (IMAS) art galleries On the museum website, visitors continue to exhibit exquisite collec- can view online exhibits designed by tions and artwork and remain open for IMAS staff and download free lessons a comfortand activities for various grade able sociallevels. The latest download fealy-distanced tures a backyard bird log to make experience, at home and IMAS ambassador the museanimal puzzles! um has also With safety for staff and parfurther enticipants at top of mind, all kits hanced its are available for contactless online propickup from the museum via gramming. curbside. Register for upcoming The museum programs, view online exhibits, invites the stay up to date, and access free communilessons at www.theimasonline. ty to access org. Learn about IMAS Mema variety of Anjelica Jackson berships at virtual exwww.theihibits and educational masonline. resources on its weborg/memsite, and to participate ber or call in hands-on programs (956) 681at home. From adult art 2800 for workshops to afterschool more inprograms, the IMAS offormation. fers safe ways to engage The Inwith art, science, and culternational ture. Many of these proMuseum grams are accessible for Dianna Medina of Art & no cost to the pubScience lic while some are (IMAS) paid workshops is fully accredited by the and discounted for American Alliance of IMAS members.

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It was during the Winter Texans U.S. versus Canada game that signals the end of the Winter Texan softball season.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there probably will not be any such game this season.

But that has not stopped the Winter Texans from showing up at the McAllen softball fields on Ware Road four days a week to hit, run and catch some balls. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, it is the “A” league, the heavy competitors. On Mondays and Wednesdays, it is the “B” league.

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“I've got maybe a .22,” he joked.

“Hey, I can get it there.”

Sam Ferguson, who is from the outskirts of Columbia, Mo. and lives with his wife June in Split Rail RV Park in Mission said he discovered the softball league while looking for a place to live.

Like every other Winter Texan who seemingly has ever played softball in the Rio Grande Valley, Ferguson called on Martens.

“He said come on, just show up. This is my seventh year here and seventh playing ball,” said Ferguson, a Cardinals fan who jokingly didn't have anything great to say about fellow baller Neel.

“Yeah, so they've won a few games finally.”

The Cubs and the Cardinals are long time bitter rivals.

Ferguson was a four-year letter-winner on his high school baseball team and then played two years in college before he entered the U.S. Navy.

“Then I played some town team baseball and drove all over the place,” he said. “Then started playing softball with the church team after I realized I couldn't play with these younger guys anymore. I was rounding second base once and pulled two muscles in one leg at the same time. Then I never really picked up a ball other than to play See SOFTBALL pg. 15

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A Valley favorite: Ralph Kuster

Ralph Kuster has been a Valley favorite for several years. He is well known for his variety of acts, wide-ranging vocals and the energy he puts into his shows. With what he does now, you would not believe that he spent many years teaching golf.

When not teaching, he could be found singing something in his car, in his room, or anywhere else he had a chance to sing. His love for singing eventually led him to pursuing a career in music in 2005.

It was in 2006, performing in Nashville, where someone told him he needed to go to Branson. He later found out that someone was a member of Toby Keith’s band.

Once he got to Branson, he created his own show and rented his own theater, paying for all the expenses of running a show. It was a struggle, he said, but he kept going. By 2008 he had a leading one-man show in Branson.

In 2012 he was encouraged to attend the RGV Showcase by Wade Landry and has been visiting the Valley every winter since. Starting with just four shows the following year, Kuster has found he loves the area and loves the people.

Now, after chasing his dream, he has been able to find some success and lots of joy in what he does.

He has a passion for music, per-

forming, and touching hearts.

“I want to use my voice to touch lives. I put my heart and soul in every song, in every show.”

While he has a library of songs he can perform, he says it is impossible to mimic voices such as George Jones and Frank Sinatra. There are very few entertainers he chooses to mimic, instead he interprets each song with his own voice.

Kuster has 10 two-hour shows that he performs.

Each show has a video presentation for every song that his sister and brother-in-law have worked to create.

He can also tailor a show to meet specific musical and time-restricted preferences.

His shows include a Valentine’s Show, Timeless Treasures, Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Friends, Tribute to Elvis, Neil and Friends, Classic Country, Broadway and the Movies, a Variety Show, St. Patrick’s Day, a Tribute to Veterans, and other holiday shows.

He will be performing at the Gospel Fest with Lindley Creek, Rusty Rierson and Absolutely County, Definitely Gospel, and other shows in the Valley.

Kuster is available for bookings and can be reached at (417) 230-8198 or at ralphkuster@sympatico.ca.

For Kuster’s schedule, visit his website at http://www.ralphkuster. net/ or view his profile on our website.

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reality, as well as the distortion of our supernatural existence in which the unreal and the extraordinary begins to adhere to the photographs.

The exhibit will be on display through March 20. Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brownsville

Museum of Fine Art located at 660 E. Ringgold St. Brownsville, TX 78520 For more information, please contact Diana Gonzalez at culturalesbro@sre.gob.mx and/or 956-5424090 ext. 6617.

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off the show.

Rusty Rierson lent his voice to some country favorites as did Curt James. Rierson, as usual, can not leave the stage without sharing some cowboy comedy. Monroe Sun performed songs during the Sun Records era like Great Balls of Fire and others.

Pat Davison, Super Comedy Show, livened up the crowd with his humor and juggling. At one point he and his wife were taking turns juggling bowling pins.

Lindley Creek, who have been performing in the Valley for 12 years, did not disappoint with their beautiful voices and blends. They play up the crowd with their spirit, bluegrass, and a little bit of country.

Ralph Kuster presented some samplings of his talents. He has ten twohour themed shows he can perform but can also tailor more to your needs as well.

Lastly, was Johnathan Len, who

really played up the crowd and had the ladies in the front screaming as he walked around jiving and singing Elvis.

These showcases are available to activity directors that are members of the Activity Directors Association.

There are two every year at the beginning of January. All of the artists performing are trying to book for the coming year and this is when to get first dibs on who you want at your park.

If you are interested in becoming a part of the Activity Directors Association, call Billie Ferguson at (865) 253-2514.

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Mavericks and cattle

Photo courtesy of Betty Spellman Detmer TEXAS! What a huge state we live in with a history as big as the state.

Texas was tamed originally by settlers who established ranches and farms so big they boggle our minds. Those early settlers, those men of vision left their mark on Texas - Richard King who fulfilled our American dream of from rags to riches was just one of those many famous settlers who left their mark on Texas.

One of those marks is the word “maverick.” It is said that deep down every true Texan wants to be a maverick.

Now just what does that word mean? Supposedly a maverick is a person who is untethered, who thinks and acts on their own, maybe even a free spirit, a person who thinks out of the box. A maverick does not follow the herd.

Originally, cattle that were not branded were termed mavericks. It seems that a gentleman land speculator from Kentucky named Samuel Maverick settled in Texas in 1835.

Now Sam was a lawyer and a legislator who knew the value of land even though he was not particularly fond of ranching or farming which was just about the only thing you could do with Texas land in the mid 1800's. Sam Maverick owned land in downtown San Antonio and ranches in Matagorda Bay and Eagle Pass. Sam Maver-

ick also did not believe in branding his cattle. That must have been convenient for cattle often ran loose and unbranded during that time. One way to increase your herd was just to incorporate those open range unbranded cattle into your herd.

One of his land holdings near Matagorda Bay was managed by an employee who always answered when asked, “Whose cattle are those?" that they were Mavericks. And so maverick came to mean free roaming cattle that had not been branded and did not follow their herd.

Today, the word maverick has become very popular. Not only does it apply to people, but the word is often used as a brand name such as Alpine's Maverick Inn, The Maverick Ranch RV Park in Lajitas and the Maverick Grill in Santo, Arlington, and Floresville. The Dallas Mavericks won the 2011 NBA championship by playing the maverick way. And Eagle Pass?

Guess what? Eagle Pass is in Maverick County.

Those early settlers, those men of vision like Richard King, Sam Maverick, Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight of the Goodnight Loving Cattle Trail, all left their mark on Texas. Can we live up to the heritage they left us?

Or shall we just follow the herd?

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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, 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, 2pm.

Thursday, January 28 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public.

Friday, January 29 Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!!

Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish dinner - 3 pieces, fish served with coleslaw and fries, $8pp. Serving from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Drive thru only.

Turkey Dinner - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5-6:30pm, Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, roll, gravy, and dessert. Must pre-order and pick-

up at drive thru window. $8pp. 503593-1457.

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.

Community Garage Sale - Autumn Acres RV Park, Brownsville, 9am5pm, 5034 Boca Chica Blvd. All sorts of things for sale, come see.

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

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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 4:30-5:30 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 See PARKS pg. 12

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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 - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, Lindley Creek Music Show, $10pp. Bring your own chairs, BYOB, snacks. Ice cream bars for sale. Please wear masks, held outside.

Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 6-8pm, Two Bad Apples, $8pp. Open to public, outdoor stage.

Thursday, February 4 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public.

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Friday Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-5pm, Sweetwater Dance, $8pp. Outside. BYOB, snacks.

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Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!!

Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish dinner - 3 pieces, fish served with coleslaw and fries, $8pp. Serving from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Drive thru only.

Saturday, February 6 Parkwide Garage Sale - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 8am.

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.

Sunday, February 7 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 8 Outside Craft & Patio Sale - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8amNoon, This event will be outside only due to Covid-19 restrictions/regulations.

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’.

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Tuesday, February 9 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 10 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 - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll 50s Show, $10pp. BYOB. Ice cream bars for sale.

Thursday, February 11 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-4:30pm, $5 per 32 oz pre-filled container; four flavors.

Drive thru only, pick up and take home.

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traced back to Mexico in the 1600s.

The devotion sprung from a child being brought back to life after a fall and using an image of the Virgin Mary and prayer for that miracle.

In 1949, the Rev. Jose Maria Azpiazu, OMI, was convinced that fostering a devotion to Our Lady of San Juan would benefit the people of the area of San Juan.

Upon receiving permission, a reproduction of the statue in San Juan de Los Lagos was reproduced and placed in the San Juan chapel. A shrine was built five years later and dedicated to the Virgen de San Juan.

It was a miracle in 1970, when a small low-flying plane crashed into the roof of the shrine and exploded into flames. The miracle was, that even though there was a mass of 100 people (including priests) in atten-

dance, and 100 school children in a nearby cafeteria, that the pilot was the only fatality. The statue was rescued from the Shrine.

A new, bigger, shrine was dedicated in 1980 with an estimated 50,000 people in attendance.

Today, there are statues around the grounds depicting the stations of the cross. There is a walkway around the Shrine for easy viewing of each station. Mass is held in the Shrine on a regular basis.

Established in March of 1910, the City of San Juan was incorporated in 1917. San Juan is referred to as “The Friendly City” and the heart of the Rio Grande Valley. The Oblate Fathers that helped found other Valley cities by spreading Christianity along the border also visited the area before building missions in Mission and other cities. In 1908 they built a church

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The acciW h e n dent resulted you first in renewed walk in you attention to are greeted safety issues by the histosurroundry of the fire ing railroad department, crossings the press and the (Alamo transportaNews), and tion of agthe agriculricultural ture of the St. Joseph Catholic Chuch workers. area. NativiAlso, at ties are displayed on the main floor of the museum, are some dresses that the museum. The nativities represent were donated. A local man bought a different cultures and eras. vehicle from someone and included in Along the back wall you will find the exchange was a trunk full of dressthe information about a truck-train es from 1900-1920. The dresses are accident in 1940. There are copies of full of lace and details from the time. papers from all of the state and nation Another area of the museum feathat carried the news of the horrific tures their angel display. There are accident. There is a historical marker angel lamps, bears, and so many cheon Tower Rd. and Bus. 83 where the rubic faces to see.

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He can tell you so many more details The Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge is about other items they have that are also in Alamo. It is sort of claimed by not on display and exhibits he is look- Donna and San Juan as well because ing forward to getting on the floor of its proximity to the other two cities. someday.

He The park is is a wealth of open from sunrise knowledge. to sunset. Over Some other 400 bird and 200 buildings of hisbutterflies have tory in the Alabeen seen in the mo area are the area. The refold First State uge attracts over Bank and Saint 200,000 visitors Joseph Catholic from across the Church.

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catch with my son.

“Some here haven't swung a bat in 30-40 years. I tell them not to worry, it'll come to them.”

Close to 25 men and women, some in their mid-80s and still running the bases, enjoyed the low 70s and overcast morning.

Something they more than likely would not be doing in their hometowns up north.

Shereen Hill did not play sports in schools but picked up playing softball for a couple of years in a church women's league back home in Duluth, Minn. She and her husband first bought a home when they decided to live Winter Texan style, then realized they would find more to do and people to do it with in a park, so they sold the home

and moved into Trophy Gardens in Alamo.

“We needed to find things and to meet people,” said Hill, who added she usually plays catcher and has not had any Pete Rose style collisions at the plate thus far. “I've been doing ok and holding my own. Back then if I look back, I was probably terrible. I think I'm better now.”

Good or bad, fast or slow, it's clear that they're all having a good time.

“Come out and look us over,” Martens said. “Everyone is welcome.”

Martens should know – he has welcomed everyone.

For more information on the softball leagues, call Martens at (956) 581-2254.

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like date night to some. It is fun seeing them come through for their meals, she added. You can tell they are making a night out of it.

One night they served over 50 meals in just an hour and a half. The park serves tasty meals at least once a week, and cinnamon rolls too on a few days. The pickup window even gets all decked out with decorations of whatever holiday is around the corner.

“The goal is making them happy,” said Tammy.

The park is even able to use their own homegrown vegetables and herbs from their park garden. The park has a community garden and a beautiful butterfly garden. It was not a very pretty day when I was out there to get pictures, but the parks’ Facebook page features the many birds and butterflies that have been spotted in the gardens.

But … Let’s get back to the rocks.

Tammy has been spending time this past month painting rocks that feature more of a Valentine’s Day theme. She plans to hide the rocks on February first and let the hunt begin.

There will be at least 50 rocks to find hidden throughout the park.

Rocks can be found with hearts, balloons, birds, or a simple message – All beautifully painted by Tammy.

Painted rocks have been a thing across the globe lately.

Much like Pokémon Go and then geocaching, finding painted rocks has been sort of a kindness scavenger hunt.

It has a simple premise of finding flat, smooth rocks and painting the rock as creatively as you can. You can write instructions on the back of the rock – like post a picture on a certain Facebook page, tag a place, hashtag it with a certain code word, etc.

Tammy has directions for finders to take a picture with their rock and share it on social media.

In the nationwide trend, the rocks can be found anywhere – on hiking trails, the grocery store, a popular location – just waiting for someone to find them. Usually, a person keeps the first rock they found, but then continue hiding any others they have found, or make one of their own to hide.

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It is about spreading the happy.

As one website says about the search – “For those of you going through hard times, or simply needing a small pick-me-up, creative do-gooders are out to spread a bit of happiness through small hand-painted rocks.”

There are more than 500 rock painting groups that have been formed

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across the United States. If you do not have a chance to find a rock in the Rio Grande Valley, you might be able to find one at your summer home.

Be on the lookout wherever you are. Or join the fun and paint some rocks of your own for others to find.

Be a part of spreading the happy.

RINA’S RAMBLINGS From pg. 1

the weather is a bit nicer to see the itors you get in your park. Send me park’s butterfly garden in full bloom. pictures and information to news@ Watch the wintertexanButterfly Gartimes.com. I den at Oleanwould love to der Acres and see what you you will see are doing at what this little your park and garden brings be able to share to the park. it with others.

If you have In the meana butterfly time, enjoy the garden at your weather. Go for park, I would a walk. Smile love to know at a neighbor. and see yours. Tammy paints signs representing where resi- You can still Send me a pic- dents of the park are originally from. Residents spread some ture. Let me can request a sign be made for them and put happy while know what their own little message on the back. being socialkind of visly distant.

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EVENTS

CALENDAR Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade Cancelled The Texas Citrus Parade that was scheduled for January 30th has been cancelled until further notice. Texas Citrus Fiesta will let us know when the parade will be scheduled.

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.

February 5 Premiering on February 5 at 7 p.m. on YouTube will be a recital with the students and faculty of the Flute Studio present by UTRGV Patron of the Arts. Under the direction of Dr. Krista Jobson, this recital celebrates

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the work of the members of the flute studio and provides experience for the students in preparation for their full recitals, auditions, competitions, and juries.

Now through January 29 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.

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.

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.

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RGV Coastal Expo registration open

Sixteen years, and still going strong, the Rio Grande Valley Coastal Expo

comes to you once again, this time virtually. Texas Parks and Wildlife, the City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center invites elementary students, parents, and educators to participate in this one-of-a-kind event.

On February 15th -19th, 2021, experience Coastal Ecology, South Texas Wildlife and Outdoor Adventure in a brand-new format. Explore the wonders of our natural world. See wild animals up close. Virtually experience fishing, rock climbing, kayaking and other adventure sports firsthand.

Learn about the amazing places and adventures available across the Rio Grande Valley.

This year’s event will feature a mix of downloadable activities, live virtual events, interactive game shows, and a range of engaging pre-recorded videos that can be incorporated into classroom curricula.

Over 25 different organizations across the Rio Grande Valley and Texas will be providing content in science, nature, outdoor adventure, history, art and more.

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.

Buchanan County, Iowa Reunion The reunion at Mr. Gatti’s, originally scheduled for February 10th, has been cancelled. Stay safe and we will see you in 2022. Any questions call Carol Jones (563) 920-3167 or Shirley Seamans at (319) 533-6889.

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 Woodcarv-

Registration is now open and closes February 8th. Once registered, participants will be provided with a password that will allow them to see the full weeks schedule, register for special live sessions, and, during the week of Coastal Expo, view and download all available content for the event. Registration can be done at https://edinburgwbc.org/2021-rgvcoastal-expo.

This spring join the 2021 RGV Coastal Expo and experience (virtually) all the amazing resources our great region and state has to offer. For more information, please call the Edinburg World Birding Center at (956) 3819922 or visit us at www.EdinburgWBC.org.

If you would like to visit the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands another time, the center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The grounds are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Edinburg Scenic Wetlands is located at 714 Raul Longoria Road, on the northwest corner of the Edinburg Municipal Park.

ers 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 testing is completed. RGV Woodcarvers 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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MOVING SALES DONNA CLARK St. Village Grove, 1/27/21 time 8:00 a.m. Tools, household, dehumidifier, sewing machine, shop vac, three wheel bicycle, lots misc.

Homes For Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER Brick stick, two bedroom, two bath, with den. See more on Zillow. com, 1003 La Costa Drive, Alamo.

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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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any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

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MOBILE HOME FOR SALE $28,500.1980 14x70 Marlette with 10x35 Texas room, two bedrooms, two bath, plywood deck, 14x34 carport, covered porch, french doors, lots of storage. Shown by appointment only, 956-530-6148.

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.

MOBILE HOME INCLUDES LAND 16x70, two bed, two bath, large rooms, lots of kitchen cabinets. New air and furnace. New gutter leaf guards. Shed and awning on north side. Metal roof.

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Furnished move in ready. Mowing paid thru April. 55 community with Club House and pool. 27476 International East, La Feria. Asking $51,500. Call 309-530-1161.

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 Models FOR SALE IN 55+ park. 30x8 with two extensions and 30x8 addition.

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del Sol, Harlingen. $8,000. 715813-0604.

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OWN TWO ADJOINING LOTS including one with double concrete pads, double awnings, and park model fully furnished with full size appliances, lots of counter and storage space. Three storage buildings, one with washer dryer, one with shop. 55+ community, Lamplighter Subdivision, Lots 13 and 14. 309-224-8486.

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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.

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