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This past week has been a fun one. I was able to go out to South Padre Island last week and it was beautiful. I am rarely disappointed in the weather when I go there, although I know it is not always perfect weather. It was in the mid 70’s with a breeze so the waters were choppy, and it was a little chilly here and there, but nice, nonetheless. Dozens of people were enjoying the weather just as much as I was. There were shoppers walking along the boulevard with bags of merchandise going to their next destination. There were a couple of restaurants and areas that looked full as well. The Island was bustling. There were fishermen at the county park access I went to. Vehicles were coming and going from the beach. See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 19

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The Rio Grande Valley Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is proud to present a new display. Model designer Ronald Dickerson created and built a diorama depicting World War II air and ground battles. Go by the museum to watch Dickerson work on a D-Day Beach Landing exhibit that is currently unSee RGVCAF pg. 14 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Sun, Sand, Surf, Food, and History

South Padre Island was bustling last week due to the beautiful clear weather. There was a breeze, but there was not a cloud in the sky last Tuesday morning to midafternoon. It allowed for you to warm up as the breeze came in to cool you off once again. The water was choppy, but the fishermen were enjoying being out on the sand and their lines in the water. To think, nearly 300 years ago, the only residents of the Island were the native Karankawa Indians, migratory birds, and sea turtles. Now the Island is a prosperous city with resorts, hotels, restaurants, and so much more. The Island is seeing renewed buildings and infrastructure after a storm in October 2019. The Island, Port Isabel,

Stellar lineup for Valley Star Awards

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You are in for a treat at this year’s Valley Star Awards Show. Although we are not presenting awards this year because of limited attendance numbers and not all our favorites being able to entertain in the Valley this year, we are still going to be putting on a great show. The lineup includes six well known Wintertainers. The Wintertainers will be entertaining attendees on Wednesday, February 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. This will be an outdoor show. Lunch will be available from 12 to 2 p.m. We do have a rain date scheduled for Friday, February 19. The event will be held at See AWARDS pg. 12

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By Barb Zanetti Photos by Dennis Zanetti Alamo Rec-Veh Park (ARVP) residents have an answer to what many Winter Texans can do to thrive on long, isolating, Covid-restricted evenings. Their solution is a golf cart parade, a follow-the-changing-leader activity that awakens this 55-plus community with 18 minutes of early evening music, laughter, waving and comradery. “The golf cart parade brings people together, and it is fun,” p a r k manager Barbara Hamel said. “It’s a joy to see the excitement of people eager to be part of this parade. And it’s great that people want this activity.” The event is special for Debbie

and Leonard Fulk. After they talked about their experience at a Branson RV park’s nightly golf-cart gathering, the couple was delighted when ARVP residents transformed that idea into a parade. As a result, from Tuesday through Friday, golf carts line up on 9th Street. M e a n w h i l e , spectators choose their viewing spots, grab their drinks, and relax waiting for lively music, twinkling lights on golf carts and enthusiastic paraders. Homebound residents pull up their shades. Some sit at their kitchen tables, while others relax in their living room recliners waiting for their friends and neighbors to “zoom” past their windows. A few minutes before 7 p.m. on any parade night, a resident attaches a speaker to the back of a golf cart. This is a signal that everyone wantSee ARVP pg. 18

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Say I love you in sand

The sandcastle village at South Padre Island is constantly rotating according to the holiday. As soon as Christmas was over, the sandcastle artists began making plans for a Valentine’s Day themed sandcastle village. They have whimsical details throughout the village that display the fun of the holiday and what it means to the artists. Also available, are personalized sand hearts. The team has been taking donations ($20 or more) to personal-

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It was beautiful weather last Tues- 100 of the 350 blankets donated, were day. Simply perfect weather for a little from Fun N Sun residents. bit of gospel outside on the Fun N Sun “Fun N Sun has never let them parking lot. There was a slight breeze down,” said Walker adding that the and nearly no clouds in the sky. Peo- park is one of her strongest supportple had gathered in their golf carts ers. or lawn chairs to see Rusty Rierson, Maggie’s House is named after a Ralph Kuster and little girl who died at the age of Lindley Creek. two from baby shaking syndrome They had also at the hands of her babysitter. This gathered to help children’s advocate center is celraise money for ebrating their 25th anniversary some especially providing child abuse prevention important organiservices. Providing a homelike zations. environment for law enforcement This is an and Child Protective Services to event Fun N Sun interview children and families has held since when abuse has been reported. 2006. They usualServices include family educaly choose two or- Ralph Kuster tion, social work, and psychoganizations to dological services, with a therapy nate whatever is component for raised. This year on-going healthey were raising ing. Money is funds for the San used to provide Benito Food Panfor personal try and Maggie’s needs such as House. clothing and The San Benifood but even to Food Pantry is more importanta charity organily for staff and zation which has Lindley Creek materials to do been in service community and for over 36 years, school outreach providing food for under income resand educational idents of San Benito. Serving 450 expos. families each week or 5,700 people The entera month keeps more than twenty voltainers, as every unteers busy helping to operate the year, volunteer pantry on a weekly basis. The pantheir time and try spends more than $1,000 weekly talent to particibuying food to help feed the hungry pate at the Gosand those in need. pel Fest. They Forest Walker at San Benito Panentertain singtry, said other are pantries are closing Rusty Rierson ing gospel fabecause people are afraid to get out, vorites and sharnot attending church, and therefore ing messages of not giving as they once were – which hope, testimony, and love. increases the need in the community. Kathy Rabitoy, from Fun N Sun, Monetary donations are vital, and said it was a super fun day and she San Benito is blessed to have some received many great compliments on who have pledged to give monthly, the performances. she added. Thanks to the generosity of the enReceipts are available upon re- tertainers and donations from the Fun quest. There are ongoing volunteer N Sun crowd, nearly $4,000 was colopportunities for any looking for a lected at this year’s event. purpose. Rabitoy added that she has set The pantry, and Walker, were grate- a challenge out to get to that even ful for a recent food drive. A young $4,000. boy wanted to gather blankets for the “God is good,” said Donna Bordneedy. After reaching out, more than ner, GospelFest organizer.

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Sombrero Festival is online for 2021

While the official events – parade, carnival, costume ball – for Charro Days have been cancelled for this year, The Sombrero Festival will be held virtually. There will be a Sombrero Festival en Casa virtual show on Saturday, February 27. The show will feature a virtual variety show that you can watch in the comfort of your own home. There are several events you can get involved in now to be part of that show. There will be a beard contest with registration closing on Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. One entry per person is allowed. Winners will be selected based on judge’s scoring. Categories of competition are longest beard, best groomed beard, or ugliest beard. Artificial or fake hair is not permitted – no wigs. No filters, photoshop, or photo editing. Individuals must have a full beard. No mustache, goatee, or patches. Entry must be a photo of the individual participant. No group pictures. Must be a family friendly environment. Must be fully dressed and

Charro Days attire is encouraged. Adults can also enter in the costume contest. Again, the deadline is Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. Individuals must be dressed in Charro Days/Traditional Mexican Costume – mariachi, China Poblana, Veracruzana, etc. Only one costume per entry, one entry per person. Photo must be of the individual, no group photos, and in a family friendly environment. If you really feel like being part of the festivities, you can show off your grito. This contest deadline is also Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m. Grito must be in the contestants’ voice. No lip syncing. No group videos. Video must be no longer than 35 seconds. Charro Days attire is encouraged. More information, and where to go to enter any of the contests can be found on their Facebook page, https:// www.facebook.com/SombreroFestival/, and on their website at https:// www.sombrerofestival.com/. The show will be live on Facebook at 7 p.m. on Saturday February 27.

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Virtual Pioneer & Ranching Day at MOSTH

Virtual Pioneer & Ranching Crafts Day programming is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 on the Museum of South Texas History’s Facebook page. Every year, for nearly 30 years, the community was invited to participate in homestead and ranching activities such as butter churning and cattle herding at the museum. This year, however, the museum will host a virtual demonstration on the community-favorite activity butter making. This demonstration will feature museum staff showcasing the ingredients, science and history of butter making in the borderlands. A digital recipe card is available to view or download at mosthistory.org so you can follow along or make on your own time. “Butter Making Demonstration” will broadcast at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, on Facebook Live and YouTube Live. The following Sunday Speaker Series Online presentations will highlight pioneers in industry, education, and municipal history. The first presentation, “The Story of Falfurrias Butter and the Lasater Family,” will feature Peggy Lasater Clark, a descendent of Edward C. Lasater, and Kelly Francis-Love, the museum’s archivist. The Lasater family’s legacy includes the founding of the city of Falfurrias in 1904 and the establishment of Brooks County in 1911. Not to mention the regional favorite Falfurrias Creamery Company which made that famous Falfurrias Butter. This presentation begins at 2 p.m. on Feb. 14 on Facebook Live. Other Sunday Speaker Series Online presentations include Sandra Tumberlinson and Lonnie Davis, the guest speakers for the presentation titled “Callandret, The Man, The School, The Times,” which is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Feb. 21. Romeo Rosales Jr. will present “Pharr: A Brief History,” a pictorial history on the

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Park, Donna, 2-5pm, Regan James Band, $8pp. Outside. BYOB, snacks, chairs. Popcorn and soda for sale. 50/50 sales. 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 13 Park Wide Yard Sale - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7-11:30am, Park wide, gates open at 7:00 am. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Second Saturday every month. Pick up patio locations at front gate entry. Please wear masks. Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, buttermilk pancakes with or without blueberries, or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. Park Yard Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, 2401 N Abram Rd., five miles west of Mission. Mask required. Parks Yard Sale - Resaca Bend RV Park, San Benito, 8am-1pm, 251 Line 17 Rd & 427 Line 17 Rd. Parks Yard Sale - El Ranchito RV Park, San Benito, 8am-1pm, 251 Line 17 Rd & 427 Line 17 Rd. 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. Dinner & Show - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Peter Kingsley - Master Hypnotist. Tickets, include dinner, dessert, and show, $20pp. Show only, $8pp. Sunday, February 14 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. Valentine’s Day Dinner - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5-6:30pm, $11pp. Apple cranberry stuffed pork loin, scalloped potatoes, parmesan herb roasted brussel sprouts, garden salad, roll, and dessert. Drive thru only, must pre-order. 503-593-1457. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, February 15 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 16 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 17 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, buttermilk pancakes with or without blueberries, or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, February 18 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. Friday, February 19 Craft Show/Patio Sales - Mission West RV Park, 8am-Noon, Biscuits’n’gravy available for breakfast and sloppy joes for lunch - Take Out Only. Masks are required, along with

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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 22 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 23 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, 7-8:30pm, The Hainings, $8pp. Wednesday, February 24 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, buttermilk pancakes with or without blueberries, or a breakfast sandwich. $3pp to $6pp. Drive thru only. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, February 25 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. Friday, February 26 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. Delicious Dinner - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5-6:30pm, $8pp. Two homemade chicken and sour cream enchiladas, served with spanish rice, chips and salsa, and dessert. Must pre-order, drive thru only. 503-593-1457.

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der construction. The exhibits are on display at the Port Isabel Cameron County Airport hangar along with the RGV Wing’s World War II era training aircraft. Also on display in the hangar are several vintage jeeps and vehicles from the 1940’s era. The museum also displays vintage artifacts and mementos from local WWII Ronald Dickerson veterans. The RGV Wing’s museum is open to the public Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. when many of the RGV Wing’s members are on site working on vehicles or preparing aircraft for flight when weather permits. Group tours are encouraged and may be scheduled for any day by contacting David Christopher at (970) 397-4604. Please allow at least seven days for

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TEXAS! Yes, TEXAS is BIG and offer. German beer gardens still do we might as well admit it’s true... a thriving business and restaurants “Texas is a Whole Other Country.” offer wurst sausages for the hungry. And why shouldn't it be? Any state You might even learn to polka or at that has 367 least to do miles of the Texas coastline, Two Step desert, dry if you visplains, and it one of swamp land the Beer along with Gardens. canyons T h e and cava r e a erns, snow, boasts the drought, and home of a floods and former US covers a toPresident, tal of almost Ly n d o n 270,000 Baines square miles Pioneer Museum Johnson. is BIG. No Courtesy of visitfredericksburgtx We can doubt those visit his of you who drive down to spend the home and ranch and drive by his boywinter in Texas realize quite well just hood home in Johnson City. Admiral how big we are. Nimitz grew up in Fredericksburg. At one time, Texas was the biggest His home and grounds now house the state, but now we are second to Alas- War of The Pacific Museum, the only ka. The last census showed Califor- museum in the US dedicated to that nia had more population than Texas War. The town of Stonewall located so now we are second in population. close to Fredericksburg is the Peach These figures may change with our Capitol of Texas. If you are in that current census as many people and area in the summer, stop and grab a businesses from California are relo- big juicy peach. Today many wineries cating to Texas, the friendly state. The are now establishing vineyards in the word Texas actually comes from an area. Not to be missed is Enchanted Indian word meaning... friend. Rock, a huge granite hill that Indians It is hoped that when we travel in the area considered enchanted for across Texas that we take time to ex- as the sun goes down and the cool plore some of the different parts of this night air contracts the rocks fissures, large and interesting state. Recently, I strange noises can be heard. The rock was asked to offer Fredericksburg, the seemed to be alive and so was enHill Country, to the list of tours that I chanted. The meadows and hillsides program. The beautiful hill country is are a palate of color in the springtime only five hours driving time from the as blue bonnets, paint brushes, wine Rio Grande Valley but all too many cups and wild verbenas burst into drivers are too anxious to reach their bloom. destination to take time to enjoy that You will be missing a lot unless you area. spend some time on a tour of FrederSettled by Germans, Fredericks- icksburg. If not, then plan to stop and burg is proud of their German heritage explore this area as you travel across which they keep alive with Festivals Texas. and Museums and the food that they

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and other areas were without power for quite some time after electric poles in the area were taken down by strong winds. Now as you travel to the Island, you can see large metal poles, said to withstand the strong winds storms usually contain. You can still see places in the rebuilding process, but the Island (and Port Isabel) has been beautified because of the recent painting, street projects, and more. So, now some history of the beautiful South Padre Island we all Padre Balli like to visit. King Carlos III of Spain originally granted the Island to Nicolas Balli in 1759. The Island was later passed on to his grand- SPI Birding Center son, Padre Jose Nicolas Balli. Padre Jose brought the first permanent settlers to the area. According to the Texas State Historical Association, Balli requested a clear title to the property in 1827. He established a church and taught Christianity to the Karankawa Indians. At the time, the Island was known as Isla de Santiago. Because of Padre’s reputation as a kind man, the Island was often referred to as La Isla Padre – or Padre Island. North of the Island’s southern tip is where Padre founded El Rancho Santa Cruz de Buena Vista. He kept cattle, horses and mules on the property. The area was later referred to as Lost City. Balli also constructed the present Church of Nuestra Senora del Refugio in Matamoros. He became the collector of building funds for the church-

es of the villas on the Rio Grande. Becoming well known in the area, he officiated more than 500 baptisms, marriages, and funerals between 1800 and 1829. He died on April 16, 1829. He was granted the title to the island posthumously on December 15, 1829. It was issued jointly to him and his nephew Juan Jose Balli who he had requested half of the Island be given to. Juan Jose lived on the Island until his death in 1853. You will find much of this history at a couple of landmarks on the Island and at the Museums of Port Isabel. Today, the Island’s population has grown significantly, and the sandy, white beaches and calm waters still bring migratory birds and sea turtles. The strong sense of community and acceptance that Padre Balli taught can still be felt around the Island today. It lives on in the people and is a huge attraction for many that choose to visit and live on the Island. The usual way to the Island is Highway 100, although there are now toll roads that take you out by the Port of Brownsville before leading to the Island. Either way, you do have to cross the Isabella Causeway. Enjoy that car ride. There are always great views from the causeway. I can’t imagine what it was like in the early days when travel to the Island was initially done by ferry or boat before a bridge was installed that your car tires fit into the grooves as you crossed – it wasn’t much of a bridge, almost like train tracks over open water. The transportation to the Island has definitely gotten easier. There are so many sites to see at the Island – besides the amazing food

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Sea Turtle Inc year where several restaurants offer to cook your catch for you, and I believe there are one or two that do it yearround. During lunch at Dirty Al’s, you can see the pelicans and seagulls begging for food as the boats from the cruises come in. There are several areas to dress your fish right outside the windows and the birds, and cats, of the area are all too familiar, waiting for someone to drop or throw something in the water. So many things for you to do. You can plan a day trip and take part in a cruise or fishing trip, or just walk

SPI Turtle Trail along the main road and enjoy the shopping and eateries. A weekend trip would give you more time to enjoy the Birding Center, the art district, the water, fireworks if you go on a weekend, Sandcastles and the night life. If you like the wildlife of the Valley, you must stop by the Birding Center. There are some rare sightings of migratory birds and there are fulltimes residents as well. They have some turtles to see and alligators. You can even purchase food for the alligators. They have over 3,300 feet of boardwalk, bird blinds, a five-story viewing tower, a sea life museum,

Sand Trail and guided walks throughout the year. Visit https://www.spibirding.com/ for more information. Just like the rest of the Valley, there is a lot to enjoy especially if you get out of your car and go for a walk. You will see things you do not necessarily see when you just drive by. Have some fun, catch some sun, and eat some good food. Visit www.sopadre.com for more things to do. Also, don’t forget to visit the Island Metro Multi-Modal building just to your right after getting over the Causeway, for your personal map to the Sea Turtle, Art, and Sandcastle Trails, and other site to see.

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REUNIONS 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 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 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.

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ing to be part of the parade should get ready to roll. Along with headlights, the paraders’ decorative roof, windshield and/ or bumper lights are switched on. Meanwhile, another resident fastens a small speaker to his cart to become tonight’s “caboose.” By 7:01 p.m. the paraders are well on their way. Eight minutes later, the golf carts have woven their way down all of the park’s east side streets and crossed to the west side of the lake. There they are greeted by another group of spectators’ cheers and applause. For four evenings a week, the golf cart parade promises that everyone who chooses to participate or to watch can feel they are an important part of an active and fun-loving Winter Texan community. Parade watchers and participants say the activity is exciting. “Seeing the enthusiasm of all participants, cart owners, and spectators” is what Jim and Dorothy Miller love about the golf cart parade. They said that it is a bonus that the paraders “provide added levels of park security.” The parade offers something for al-

most everyone. Ginger Baker said she loves the event because it “shows that friendly, caring people live here.” Occasional parade golf carters, Martha and Gary Morin said they are amazed at the large number of residents who wait for the parade. The couple loves that they see so many residents “cheering, clapping, dancing and thanking paraders.” Considering the healing value of the activity, Martha, an RN, said, “We need every chance to fight the depression and boredom caused by age, isolation and this pandemic.” Many agree. “The nightly parade gives us hope of returning to normalcy,” Gary and Jan Ronfeldt said. “We’ve been shut in for months. It’s a joyful noise in an arena of ‘Bah Humbug’.” Appreciating that almost everyone is having a good time, Evie Brecksler said, “We need a little joy with all the bad things in the world now.” At 7:18 p.m. the music fades. Golf carters turn homeward knowing that for many… they have replaced loneliness with a sense of belonging.

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CALENDAR February 13 The Laredo Birding Festival is inviting participants to bird the border virtually on Saturday, February 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature virtual birding videos, an online bird art gallery and interactive workshops. Student artwork will be featured on the Laredo Birding Festival’s online art gallery. Amateur and professional artwork will be on display in the online art gallery. To register for this year’s birding festival, visit https://laredobirdingfestival.org/. Now through February 14 The RGV Quilt Guild will be holding their quilt show virtually. A special Zoom class for the show will be presented on Monday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is titled “A Wonky Star: Improv with a Vintage Twist.” You do not need to be a member to register for the class. The

fee for the class is $40. For more information, visit the RGV Quilt Guild website at https://www.rgvqg.com/ quilt-show.html. February 12 through March 6 The Hidalgo Watercolor Society Annual Exhibit will open February 12 and run through March 6. The exhibit will be displayed at the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) at 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. The exhibit features art made by Winter Texans and local artists. A “Meet the Artists” event will be held on Saturday, February 13th, outside, with gallery viewing from 4 to 6 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required for all events. For more information, call the gallery at (956) 583-2787. 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 informa-

tion 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/. 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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