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The season is ending soon, and it just seems to have flown by so fast. While we were able to attend a few activities this year, we missed the yearly expos and other events where we get to meet and talk to you. We have also missed some entertainment this year. Last year we were able to attend quite a few shows and activities before the season was put to a close by the virus, so we were really hoping for some similar fun this year. I am thrilled that we did get to go on with the showcases and the Valley Star Awards and some other events. It was nice to get out there and mingle as much as we could. See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 14

Golf contest deadline today

The past three weeks we have highlighted some great golf courses in the area, and that is just a slice of them. If you have not had a chance to vote for your favorite course, this is your last chance. The Golf contest deadline is today by 4 p.m. Go online, www.wintertexantimes.com, and click on the Golf Contest Survey to let us hear what is your favorite course in the Rio Grande Valley. INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Seven Oaks shows their appreciation for park volunteers

Seven Oaks in Mission went big this past weekend showing their appreciation for their park volunteers. Every year they hold a Volunteer Appreciation Day. It is an annual event held to show appreciation to all of their volunteers that have helped throughout the season. “We have so many that volunteer their time in numerous ways,” said Cathy Sutton, regional manager. “It is a small token of our thanks to them for their hard work and dedication.” They had lots of activities planned for the day. The first activity was wacky trike races. Sutton said it was a lot of fun racing friends or neighbors. They then moved on to human foosball – which is exactly what it sounds like, added Sutton. Those two activities were the main, big, activities, but they also played water balloon toss, ladder golf games and others. See SEVEN OAKS pg. 10

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The Valley Symphony Orchestra announces the final digital concert of its online season premiering March 19. "Springtime Schumann" will premiere live on YouTube at 7 p.m. on the 19th and there will be an encore broadcast on KRGV-Ch. 5 on March 21 at 11 a.m. “Springtime Schumann” is the last in a series of digital concerts that began in Fall 2020, the first season of its kind for the Symphony that arose as a response to Covid-19 public health restrictions. "Springtime Schumann" will feature the VSO piano quintet performing Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat major. The piece, featuring two violins, viola, cello, and piano is performed in four movements (or sections) and is a musician favorite because of its wide range of moods and sound colors. The performing ensemble consists of VSO Concertmaster Geoffrey Wong (first violin), Maria Fernanda Gonzalez (second violin, principal), Young Sin Choi (viola, asst. principal), Patrick Hopkins (cello, asst. principal), and Konrad Binienda (piano, guest performer). The concert was recorded at the McAllen Performing Arts Center with strict adherence to public health guidelines. Guest pianist Konrad Binienda joined the Symphony for this recording, traveling from Akron, Ohio to perform. Since his debut with The Cleveland Orchestra in 2007, Binienda has performed in recital and with orchestras throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, winning acclaim

for his dynamic and expert musical performances. He has also performed with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and the Akron Symphony Orchestra and is the winner of the 25th International Chopin Competition sponsored by the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas. "These musicians give a truly masterful performance," said Maestro Peter Dabrowski, music director of the Valley Symphony Orchestra. "Not only is this piano quintet a challenging piece, it explores a wide range of emotions from grief, to adventure, to love and longing. When these musicians perform it, you hear all of these emotions and more." "In these times, every opportunity we have to deliver music is a privilege," said Katy Coy, VSO executive director. "The Rio Grande Valley has been through such a difficult year, and we are all craving connection and an outlet. We hope this final concert can provide that for folks, and we thank our sponsors and donors for making this special event possible." More information about the concert is available at valleyorchestra.org, and visitors can also sign up there for the Symphony's e-newsletter. Major season sponsors include Mrs. Wanda Boush, Drs. Tawhid and Mihaela Shuaib, Mrs. Trudie Elmore Abbott, Kenneth and Carolyn Landrum, Clark Chevrolet, Clark-Knapp Honda, and Frost Bank. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra. org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.

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McAllen seeks applicants, volunteers

Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is looking for elderly McAllen residents who need help in removing their dead landscaping affected by the freeze and anyone who would like to volunteer to help in this effort. “Keep McAllen Beautiful received so many calls of elderly McAllen residents in our community who were asking for assistance to remove the small plants and bushes that froze and died after last month’s winter storm,” said Chris Lash, KMB

program coordinator. “We know that McAllen has a servant’s heart and so we are looking for our residents who would like to assist their elderly neighbors in this effort throughout the month of March.” Any McAllen resident who is 65 years old or older and is needing assistance to remove the frozen, dead landscaping or if anyone knows of someone who fits the criteria, should call Keep McAllen Beautiful and get their address and phone number reg-

istered. Additionally, any McAllen resident aged 16 years or older who would like to volunteer to be a part of this project, should also call Keep McAllen Beautiful to sign up with days and hours of availability and contact information. Volunteers will be assigned in groups of no more than 10 volunteers and will remove only small plants, bushes, and low landscaping. They will not climb or remove tall trees or other vegetation. Equipment will be supplied, but

volunteers will be required to wear masks and stay social-distanced. Depending on the number of applicants requesting assistance will determine how long the program will continue. Register at www.keepmcallenbeautiful.org or call 681-4562 for more information. Volunteers will be provided with water, soda, and snacks, and according to Lash, “the warm fuzzies of doing good and helping their elderly neighbors.”

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The Museum of South Texas His- covid-19-memories to access our tory will host a closing reception on COVID-19 Memories submission the Bearing Witness initiative during form and more information. For more the Sunday Speaker Series Online information call (956) 383-6911. presentation at 2 p.m. on March 21 on This program is made possible Facebook Live. by the generous Bearing Witness support from the documented the Carmen C. Guerra lives of community Endowment. Mrs. members who were Guerra was comlost to COVID-19 mitted to educain the year 2020 tional causes in the through a series of Rio Grande Valarticles published ley. This named in conjunction with endowment was local newspapers created by her famThe Monitor, Valily to honor her ley Morning Star memory and to and The Brownscontinue providing ville Herald. The CEO Francisco Guajardo educational opmuseum’s initiaportunities for the tive to preserve community. and present stories About Museum of the COVID-19 of South Texas pandemic was History spearheaded by The Museum of Exhibits CoordiSouth Texas Histonator Melissa Peña ry is accredited by and CEO Francisthe American Allico Guajardo. Peña ance of Museums. and Guajardo will It is located downshare stories on the town Edinburg at process and impact 200 North Closner of writing about Boulevard on the local community Hidalgo County members and the Melissa Peña Courthouse square. loved ones whom Founded in 1967 they lost due to COVID-19 complica- as the Hidalgo County Historical Mutions. seum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, These stories will become part of the museum has grown over the dethe Margaret H. McAllen Memori- cades through a series of expansions al Archives at the Museum of South to occupy a full city block. In 2003, Texas History. These written stories following the completion of a 22,500 will serve as a window into the names square foot expansion, the museum and faces behind the monumental was renamed the Museum of South death toll of the pandemic in South Texas History to better reflect its reTexas. gional scope. Today, the museum The presentation will broadcast at preserves and presents the borderland facebook.com/MOSTHistory/live. heritage of South Texas and NorthViewers are encouraged to interact eastern Mexico through its permanent with panelists by posting comments collection and the Margaret H. McAland questions on the live feed. The len Memorial Archives and exhibits presentation will also be recorded and spanning prehistory through the 20th posted for public access on the muse- century. For more information about um’s website at mosthistory.org. MOSTHistory, including becoming If you are interested in donat- a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, ing COVID-19 related material to like us on Facebook and Instagram, MOSTHistory’s archive and collec- follow on Twitter, find on YouTube tion, please visit mosthistory.org/ or call (956) 383-6911.

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TENNIS IS MAKING A LOT OF RAQUET DURING THE PANDEMIC According to the New York Times, tennis, a socially distanced outdoor sport, has experienced a tremendous revival during the coronavirus pandemic. Along with golf, tennis is a safe, socially distanced activity that offers great exercise and competitive outdoor activity. In Aladdin Villas, in Mission, tennis had been difficult to attract a lot of players the past few years. But during the pandemic, interest and the number of players at the park have nearly doubled. But there is always room for more. Tennis anyone? Pictured are Maggie Leach (Server), Ben Ogg, Bob Tenyeck and Cathy Main. Submitted by Jerry Butcher.

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Library to host discussion of The Joy Luck Club

By William Renner, Reference Librarian Speer Memorial Library in Mission invites you to join us on Tuesday, April 6, for a discussion of the book The Joy Luck Club, to take place via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. in

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Spanish, and at 6:30 p.m. in English. We will send a link for this virtual meeting to all who sign up. For 2021, we are providing an added incentive to participate in our Morton’s Book Club. Speer Memorial Library was the recipient of the

Texas Reads Grant and will make free copies available, while supplies last, to people who sign up for our book discussions. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Set in San Francisco, this novel revolves around the stories of four women, recent immigrants from China, and of their four American-born daughters. In 1949, the four women start meeting together as the Joy Luck Club, playing the Chinese game mah jong, and telling their stories. The women relate their stories of the past, stories that are often filled with pain and loss, but also with hope for their daughters. As for the daughters, they feel that their mothers’ stories are not relevant to their own lives in the present. But as they go through their own crises, they come to see just how much of their mothers’ pasts they have unwittingly absorbed. Written by Amy Tan, and first published in 1989, The Joy Luck Club is a story of the deep bonds between

mothers and daughters, entwined with the complexities of the past, and of how one’s culture and past cannot be so easily left behind. For more information, or to sign up for the book discussion, please call our Reference Desk at (956) 5808754, or send an email to reference@ missiontexas.us (please include your name, telephone number, and how you heard about the book discussion). We will send a link for the meeting to all who sign up. Speer Memorial Library is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza in Mission. Our library is currently closed to the public, due to COVID-19 prevention measures, but we are doing curbside service (except for Holidays) Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Library's homepage can be accessed for information via the Internet by entering www.mission.lib.tx.us. Stay up to date with the latest events going on at our neighborhood library by joining our FACEBOOK page at www.facebook.com/ speermemoriallibrary.

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www.wintertexantimes.com HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR POT OF GOLD? To continue some fun at Oleander Acres, Tammy Garrison-Maier, activity director, hid several pots of gold around her park to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Residents were slowly finding the little black pots with some gold in them. As the pots of gold were, Tammy gave gift certificates for Krispy Kreme and other gifts. Last month Tammy hid painted rocks throughout the park. These pots of gold are not as easy to find though – there were not as many hidden. Pictured receiving their gift certificate are Harvey and Jane Diehl from Valley Center, Kansas.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, March 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, March 18 Country & Gospel Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch is 12-1. Outside stage, weather permitting. Open to public. Friday, March 19 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, Swedish meatballs in a cream sauce served over noodles, green beans with bacon and onions, garden salad and dessert. $9pp. Pre-order by March 17th. Tami, 503-593-1457. Saturday, March 20 Garage Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7am-2pm, In the Ballroom. We will have sanitizer available and 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 Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon. 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, March 21 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:30am, 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. 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. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3-5pm, Come dance to Dan Steven’s and his Orchestra. Free admission. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, March 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, March 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. Wednesday, March 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 Cris-

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After the games, the group moved indoors for a delicious meal of chili, baked potatoes and green beans, with a topping bar for the potatoes and chili. “All in all, it was a great day out here,” said Sutton. “Very fun filled, and lots of laughs.” Being fairly new to the area, Sutton has had fun getting to know the park residents recently and the appreciation day was just one of the ways to get to know each other and appreciate those in the park. She came down to Texas, and Seven Oaks, for the first time when she visited with the new owner back in December of 2019. “We are both from Florida, and very familiar with snowbirds, but was unfamiliar with Winter Texans – or even this area,” she said. “But we both love the area and are both still out here over a year later.” While taking a hit because of COVID, the park has seen a bunch of new residents this season. And the new owner and Sutton have been able to continue activities at the park and make improvements for their residents. “All of the roads have been repaved,” she said. “Which really made

our guests happy.” The park has a new outdoor pavilion area and a new covered area at the pool. They have also been working on “the most beautiful bird and butterfly garden,” as well, said Sutton. “Lots of changes and more to come,” she said. “We have some big plans for the future.” Even through the pandemic, the park has been able to host all sorts of activities. The park has regular card games, bingo, bocce ball, cornhole and lots of other fun games. They have Wednesday dinners and breakfasts twice a month. The park has seasonal/ holiday activities as well. There are luaus, Italian nights, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s meals, St. Patrick’s Day, and so many other special activities. The park also makes time to give to others. Two of their bigger giving events include making baby blankets for a NICU unit in Mexico and honoring park veterans with Quilts of Valor (quilts made by park volunteers) each year. This year’s Quilts of Valor was made extra special with a golf cart procession afterwards. And you cannot forget about the entertainment they have throughout the season. The park has seen great entertainment provided by The Piano Man, Rusty Rierson, Rick McEwen, and Kai. The park currently has several move-in specials. Give them a call or visit their Facebook page for more information.

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I visited Lobo Del Mar on South Padre Island for a meal. I ended up with two. Call it Christmas in March. It was a joyful eating experience. As I perused the restaurant’s menu while sitting out on its bayside patio, I was first pleasantly surprised by a large and impressively varied menu. After deciding that it would be in my best interest to let someone else decide for me what to eat, I asked owner Ben Little what he recommended and we decided on the Loboviche as an appetizer and the Caveman (“It’s stacked,” Ben warned me. Yeah, I’ve heard that before, I thought to myself.). My server brought the Loboviche quickly to my table and I could hear those she passed by saying “look at that,” or “wow” as a 32-ounce chalice-like scone was placed before me on a plate surrounded by tortilla chips. Just the look of this mega-appetizer of house made ceviche mixed with shrimp cocktail was a sight to behold. Still, I thought, it is just an appetizer. I was wrong – it was more than a meal. The menu described the heavenly mixture as a “generous portion.” They failed to mention “generous portion” meant a small country. To top it off, it was so delicious and fresh that I decided to finish it before I began my monstrosity of a main order. That just did not happen – not even close. While many who visit the island are defeated by the blazing sun or “one too many,” I was taken down by an appetizer – but what a way to go. Later in the evening, I attacked The Caveman, a towering sandwich described as having “huge layers of juicy ½ pound beef brisket patty, grilled sausage patty, grilled ham, crisp bacon, pepper jack, cheddar and Swiss cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion, on a bun w/ skewered hand-battered onion rings.” The description could have said it all like this – A caveman would be proud (and with veggies). This was not just only mouth-watering with a powerful pack of smoky, cheesy love, but it too was a lot to handle. This time, however, I would not let it defeat me. So much food – and I chose a side of cole slaw. This may have been the best slaw I have had in years. I am glad I ate it first. I would not have been able to eat it until my food coma subsided. Most people go to South Padre Island for the beach, the sand and surf. Then a restaurant decision comes to play. There is nothing wrong, however with going just for Lobo Del Mar. In fact, I recommend it…and then, maybe, go to the beach. You will have earned a good nap after a great meal.

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When you were younger, did you ever play the game with your siblings where you chose an animal that you felt most represented a member of your family? I only played it once as it seems that my siblings did not like the fact that I felt my mother was like a mother dog. With five youngsters to look after, I considered that a compliment as mother dogs are very protective of their young. Not only are they good care givers but they are also good trainers - training their young to be loyal and to defend their care givers. Now as I look back, if I were to choose what animal I would like to be, I personally would choose for myself to be an insect - a Monarch Butterfly.

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REUNIONS 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.

www.wintertexantimes.com 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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It was also nice to just get outside this year. While I was working on the city stories, I was able to walk the downtowns of several Valley cities, walk in some of the nature parks, and put my feet in the sand. While it was

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CALENDAR March 18 Quinta Mazatlán is celebrating Irish Heritage Month by hosting Champion Irish Dancer and Director of McAllen Irish Arts, Angelika Eleni Ruiz on Thursday, March 18th, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on The Back Porch at Quinta Mazatlán—located at 600 Sunset Drive. Angelika will discuss the history of Irish dancing, the different styles of dance, and will conclude with a cultural dance lesson. Pre-purchased tickets are required and can be found at www.quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information, contact (956) 681-3370 or follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media. 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. Now through April 3 An exhibition of photographs by members of the Upper Valley Art League will opened on March 12, at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center Gallery. This year’s exhibition showcases various styles of photography ranging from traditional, digital, and mobile created by UVAL members. The exhibition will be available for viewing through April 3. All visitors must wear a mask and maintain social distancing while in the gallery. The event is free and the public is welcomed to attend. Gallery hours are Thursday/Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information about UVAL, its classes, membership, events, and exhibitions, visit the website at uppervalleyartleague.org or call (956) 583-2787. May 7 The Valley Symphony Orchestra will have the 2021 gala event, BRAVO! VSO on May 7 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The event will raise funds for its performance and education initiatives and will provide guests with an excellent evening of music and celebration. The musical program for BRAVO! VSO will fea-

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ture Pasión Primavera, a one-nightonly command performance by the VSO Strings Orchestra. The artists will perform a sultry program of Latin music selections, including “Besame Mucho,” “Libertango,” “Cinema Paradiso,” a pop arrangement of “Santana In Concert” and more. The evening will also feature an online auction of luxury items, an inventive socially-distanced dinner, and a virtual attendance option. Special preparations are being made to hold the event in accordance with the available public-health guidelines. Tables and tickets to the gala can be purchased by calling the VSO office at (956) 661-1615 or emailing katy.coy@ valleyorchestra.org. Visit the VSO on the web at www.valleyorchestra.org for updates and more information. Ongoing 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 oper-

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ating 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) 897-6961 or Ed at (956) 581-2254. Every first and third Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m., Edinburg will host Food Trucks N’ Tunes at McIntyre Promenade. Parking will be at city hall, 415 W. University Dr. Dogs on a leash are welcome. For more information, call (956) 383-6246 or visit www. edinburgarts.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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Wreaths Across America Radio hosts first radio round table

Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) is proud to announce the first in a series of four free roundtable discussions focused on Veteran Healing through sharing stories of resilience, purpose, and success. This live discussion will take place on Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m. EST, and can be heard exclusively on WAAR. The goal of the roundtable series is to help reduce barriers for veterans by supporting generational bonds between service veterans through stories of service and success; destigmatizing issues faced by veterans and asking for help; combating inaccurate perceptions of veterans by discussing the diverse experiences, challenges, and success of service members, veterans, and their families; and connecting veterans with valuable resources. This first RoundTable titled “Service, Resilience, Success,” will include the following guest panelists: Major General Peter (Pete) Aylward, U.S. Army, Retired, is the director of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. As such, he leads the daily operations of this Secretary of Defense program, authorized by Congress, to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, our Nation’s blood and treasure from a generation ago, and their families for

their service and sacrifice. Edward (Ed) McEvoy is the National Outreach Program Specialist with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS). Ed is responsible for developing national outreach policy, guiding national outreach efforts, and establishing and maintaining national-level partnership efforts to improve outreach effectiveness. Ed began his VA career with RCS at the Center City Vet Center (Philadelphia, PA), as an outreach specialist. Prior to his VA career, Ed served in the United States Marine Corps for seven years and deployed to Iraq in 2003, 2005, and 2008. Guest panelists will be interviewed by United States Army Capt. (ret) Joe Reagan and Wreaths Across America’s Executive Director Karen Worcester. You can listen to Wreaths Across America Radio’s 24/7 stream anywhere at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio, and most recently, via the iHeart Radio app, or download it at the App Store or on Google. The first broadcast in this series is set for Thursday, March 25, with subsequent broadcasts on Thursdays, June 24, September 23, and December 23. All panel discussions which will be held LIVE on WAAR.

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As the number of patients with COVID-19 continues to increase nationally, DHR Health Institute for Research and Development, which is affiliated with DHR Health, is pursuing innovative ways to treat patients infected with the potentially life-threatening disease. Through this study, first coordinated by the Mayo Clinic, DHR Health continues to provide convalescent-plasma therapy to patients in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) hospitalized with severe COVID-19. As an active participant in the FDA’s Expanded Access Program, which was initially coordinated by the Mayo Clinic and later through the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), DHR Health has facilitated the transfusion of over 4,600 units of convalescent plasma in over 3,400 hospitalized patients across the RGV with COVID-19. The FDA has recently issued a change to its original EUA for the emergency use of convalescent plasma for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. In this revised Letter of Authorization issued February 4, the FDA has made it clear that convalescent plasma with a high concentration of antibodies against the coronavirus must be used to treat hospi-

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