December 29, 2021 - Winter Texan Times Vol. 35, No. 11

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Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 35, No. 11 © 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Rina’s Ramblings

I can not believe the year is coming to an end. It has gone by so very fast in some cases. Other things seem to have dragged on. As we look forward to the New Year, we often think of things we can improve.

There are several traditions that many across the globe have – like making New Year’s resolutions.

Others include decorating a New Year’s Tree, dressing up nice, tossing tinsel, embracing your heritage,

Workcampers bring nature project to life

A couple of workcampers at Seven Oaks Resort in Mission have been busy this season.

Their latest project has been a beautiful butterfly garden. So far, their work has paid off as seen by the abundance of butterflies, birds, and even worms that

See RAMBLINGS pg. 18

Let’s support Stefano’s

Stefano’s in Harlingen was hit with a tragic fire just days before Christmas. We would like to support our advertiser by inviting our readers to support them, by visiting their other location in Pharr.

According to news reports, the damage to their Harlingen location was deemed a total loss by the fire department. The restaurant has been reduced to fragments, said the news.

No one was hurt in the blaze, but it did put planned holiday celebrations and catering events from the locaSee STEFANO’S pg. 15 INDEX

Parks Calendar WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley “On the road with Jo” Medical Services Events Calendar Business Guide Reunions & Meetings Classifieds

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have been found in the garden.

Robin Wright and Korine Leonard carefully selected plants, bushes, and trees – with the ultimate goal of attracting the beautiful birds and butterflies that the area is known for See NATURE pg. 17

Swing into the Landmark on Tower

By Herb Moering Winter Texans may find the new Landmark on Tower to be a “swinging” place to go for an evening of fun, food, and friendly conversation.

To get into the swing of things, just sit down at one of the seven swingseat tables in the outside court area, that has artificial turf for grass.

The food truck court, which opened Oct. 15, is the creation of Roy Landa, a property developer.

He grew up in Alamo, about three blocks from his establishment, which includes his two brothers See LANDMARK pg. 16

The partnership of (from left) Roy Landa and his brothers, Gilbert (right) and David are proud of their two-ton iron brick oven for turning out pizzas.

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Submitted by Arleen Bier factory, the smell of chocolate fills The Rio Grande Valley is filled the air. We couldn’t wait for the taste with fun and exciting things to do. testing. But first, we learned about Each month, the the process of conLadies of La verting the cacao Floresta venbeans to smooth, ture out to learn rich, dark chocomore about the late, and the health Valley and its benefits of dark people. Past outchocolate. Then we ings included each were able to museums, holicreate our own speday displays, an cialized chocolate art gallery, and bar. a boot factory. It Following the also gives the latour, we had lunch dies an opportuat Black Diamond nity to check out Bar-B-Q, also in the many excelHidalgo. The loadlent restaurants Katherine Walters (Ontario, Canada) creates her ed potatoes and that are available personalized chocolate bar at Monza, as Paula Hen- brisket sandwiches derson (Blairsville, GA) looks on. in the area. were delicious.

In December, the Ladies of La The Ladies Day Out was orgaFloresta, toured Mozna Chocolate nized by Karlene Weiland of Merfactory in Hidalgo. As you enter the cedes.

New Year’s Eve celebrations

This year has been a long one for everyone, and most people are looking forward to seeing what 2022 has in store for them. Be sure to check out our Parks Calendar for events that are taking place at parks. I know these events fill up fast, so hopefully you have tickets to go some where to celebrate and start off the New Year.

While there are many traditions around the globe, the huge one is seeing fireworks shows throughout the world. We could only find a few that are being advertised, which I have included here, but I am sure cities throughout the Rio Grande Valley are holding celebrations and fireworks. So be on the lookout in your city, on their websites, and their Facebook pages.

South Padre Island If you are looking to ring in the New Year, why not spend it on South Padre Island? Leave all the worries of the past year behind, and start the year refreshed on Texas’ only tropi-

cal island.

There will be many activities happening New Year’s Eve, but the highlight will be the fireworks display being held on the gulf side at 9 p.m. Most of the restaurants and bars will be staying open late to allow visitors to experience the island way of ringing in the New Year.

Another popular activity on New Year’s Eve are the buffets at the hotels and the wide span of entertainment. With plenty of options, you can enjoy New Year’s Eve by the beach or the bay.

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Pharr Join the City of Pharr for their first ever New Year’s Eve Ball Drop on Friday. The event will be held at the Pharr downtown Park from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is free for everyone and they will have a live musical performance by The Spazmatics and fun for everyone.

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The Mission Historical Museum presents MHM Lecture Series: Late 19th Century South Texas Ranch Families with Robert Ramirez.

Robert Ramirez presents a captivating lecture on Saturday, January 8 at 11 a.m. at the Mission Historical Museum. Admission is free to the public. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

If you have ever wondered how people in the Valley lived in the late 1800’s, or what activities filled a day in the life of a local ranching family, your curiosity will be satisfied by reading “Ranch Life in Hidalgo County After 1850,” a book filled with details provided by the ranchers themselves.

The late Emilia Schunior Ramírez, educator, school administrator and college professor, wrote “Ranch Life” as a chapter for a book on the history of the first century of Hidalgo County (founded 1852). Based on interviews with her parents (both born on ranch land) and other relatives, she paints a detailed portrait of life on south Texas ranches. She writes of the hard work, back breaking chores and responsibilities,

chief among them providing water for people and livestock. She also writes with much affection of the camaraderie, feasts, and celebrations on the ranch.

For reasons not known, the book on Hidalgo County’s first century was never published, and for nearly twenty years neither was Schunior Ramírez’ manuscript. A professor of Spanish at Pan American College (now UTRGV), Schunior Ramírez died in 1960. Her son Alfonso Ramírez published the first edition in 1971 and for more than 40 years, her “modest booklet” was a valuable resource for others who took up the subject of South Texas ranching history.

Now her grandson, speaker Robert Ramírez has published a second edition, which includes an appendix featuring newspaper accounts, photographs from that era and biographies of family members. Robert Ramírez was born in 1949 in Edinburg. He received his bachelors in English from Pan American University. His senior year, he wrote an essay called “The Woolen Sarape” and in 1973, his professor, the late Dr. Edward Simmen, included it in a book entitled The Mexican American: From Caricature to Self-Portrait. Publishers continue to include this essay in college freshman composition textbooks.

Ramírez has also produced a slide show based on the book. Which will be presented at the Mission Historical Museum along with book-signing a copy for those who purchase a copy of “Ranch Life” at the presentation.

The Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty Avenue, Mission. The museum is open Wednesday – Friday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum office at (956) 580-8646, visit www.missionmuseum.org, or follow on Facebook.

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The Food Bank RGV invites the community to save the date for Farm Dinner 2022, scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the beautiful and historical Valley Fruit Co. building of the Food Bank RGV. Food Bank RGV’s Farm Dinner is an elegant, five-course meal featuring gourmet cuisine from Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay winner, Chef Larry Delgado, and Jessica Delgado of the Delgado Collective. The Delgados have a longstanding history supporting various food bank fundraisers, campaigns, and events for over 10 years.

The evening begins with cocktail hour outdoors on-site the food bank farm followed by a five-course dinner inside the food bank, prepared with locally grown and sourced ingredients. Tickets are $150 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at the Food Bank RGV, located at 724 N. Cage

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Speer to host book discussion

By William Renner, Reference Librarian Join us at Speer Memorial Library in Mission on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, for a discussion of the book The Woman’s Hour, to take place in the library’s Community Room at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book.

In July of 1920, Carrie Catt travels by train from New York City to Nashville. A tireless crusader for women’s suffrage, she comes to town to take charge of the fight for ratification, by the Tennessee legislature, of the proposed Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote.

Over the years, several states have extended the vote to women, but many more have not. Now, under the proposed amendment, women’s suffrage will extend na-

tionwide—but first it must be ratified by three-fourths (36) of the 48 states. Thirty-five states have ratified, but momentum has stalled.

Eight have rejected it, three refuse to consider it, and North Carolina will almost certainly reject it also.

That leaves only Tennessee, where the prospects look grim.

Written by Elaine Weiss, and first published in 2018, The Woman’s Hour is the story of the dramatic conclusion to the 72-year struggle for women’s right to vote. It also tells of the insults and threats— and objects—hurled at suffragettes over the years as they spoke out for a woman to be able to fully participate in her country’s political affairs—in fact, some of the most vehement opposition came from women themselves. We are reminded that the right to vote didn’t “just happen”.

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book available for check out to those who sign up for the book discussion, or you can stop by our Reference Desk, or call at (956) 580-8754, and we will try to obtain a copy for you via Interlibrary Loan. This title is also available in English as an e-book at https://ebook. yourcloudlibrary.com/library/ HidalgoCountyLS. For more information, or to sign up for the book discussion, please call our Reference Desk at (956) 580-8754, or send an email to reference@missiontexas.us (please include your name and telephone number).

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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, December 29 Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome.

Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies.

Lunch & Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, 11:30 - Burgers & Fries. 1:00 - Jam. Free admission. 4224 S. Conway.

Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please.

Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $.

Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only.

Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat.

Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center.

Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493.

Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp.

MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico

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Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp.

BYOB. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $6pp. Pastor Pudge, comedy, gospel.

Thursday, December 30 Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp.

Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies.

Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Tuesday at noon.

Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm,

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Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649.

Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm.

Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3pm.

Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Mission Bell Ballroom.

Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, 300 E. Expressway 83. Questions, contact Carol and Dan Ratliff and Janice and Rick High. Look forward to seeing you.

Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego and Edith.

Social Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-7:30pm, Food to purchase 4 to 5:30 pm with music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Pass the hat.

Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Baked mostaccio-

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li with garlic bread, $7pp. Dessert, $1pp.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. Homemade, various varieties. BYOB/TS (Bring Your Own Bowl/Table Service). Drinks and dessert for sales.

All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes Event Center, $9.75pp.

Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own instrument to our Acoustic Jam (no instrument amplifiers). Show your talent or just sit and listen.

Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer.

Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm.

Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available.

Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm.

Friday, December 31 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp.

Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and gospel like Nashville USED to do with some occasional old-time RockN-Roll. Hosted by Elaine Nelson, National Country Music Hall of Famer. Play a tune, sing a song, tap your feet, sing along...remember when... bring a smile and bring a friend! Y’all come!!! Everyone is welcome!

RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm.

Free Square Dance Lessons - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Caller-Robert Ferguson.

Friday Night Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Full order (3 pieces) with french fries, coleslaw, tea/coffee for $9pp. We also have half orders (2 pieces) for $7pp and extra fish for $2 each.

Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch

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RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm.

Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, The Sundowners. In the parking lot or Main Hall. $7pp.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, New Years Eve dance with Hot Rodz, includes box lunch. Tickets on sale starting 12/3/21, $25pp.

Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $12pp.

Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Bottom Line, $15pp. Pre-sale tickets, starting November 1. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers, TBD. Mask recommended but not required.

New Years Eve Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak. Dance $7pp. Chicken Dinner (served at 5:30 pm) & Dance $12pp. BYOB, 50/50, prize drawings.

Ice and soda available.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, NYE Poison Ivy, $15pp.

Light breakfast at midnight.

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Jan 6, 13 & 27 • Texas Wheels • 7-10pm • $7 Jan 8 • The Cruisers • 7-10pm • $10 Jan 30 • Tiny Hill Orchestra • 3-5pm • FREE

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Jan 14 • Nu Blue • 1-3pm • $8 Jan 22 • Mario • 6-8pm • $8 Jan 29 • Pickpocket Gene • 7-9pm • $9

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Dec 31 • Poison Ivey Band • $15 per person Light Breakfast Served At 10pm (Tables of 8 Can Be Reserved)

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Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-12am, Rewind, $12pp.

New Year’s Eve - Mission West RV Park, 8-12am, Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with us. Music provided

by Randy Webb. ADVANCE TICKET REQUIRED, $14pp. Concessions will be available and a light meal will be served.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8-12am, Southern Vibes - classic country and classic rock. $15pp.

BYOB and snacks; hot refreshments provided. Hats, noisemakers, covered tables provided. Reserved tables available.

Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 8pm, New Year’s Eve with Route 66, $15pp. 200 N Val Verde Rd, 956-461-0808.

Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8-12am, Dave Perryman & the Country Revue, $15pp. 11:00 pm11:45 pm - free breakfast. 12:00 am - a midnight toast to the new year.

Great professional musicians that you don’t want to miss. Advance tickets

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Masks optional.

New Years Eve Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-12am, Bob Dolle, $15 for one ticket, $25 for two tickets. Open to the public.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-12am, In Six Days, $15pp. Advanced ticket sales for New Year’s Eve. Dance - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8-12am, Danny White & Susan Stone, $8pp. Pay at the door.

Paradise South Hall, kitchen is open, BYOB. New Years Eve Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8-12am, Burnin Ember. Doors open at 7:15 pm. Snack bar open.

New Years Eve Social and Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8-12am, Stephen May. 7:00-8:00 social hour. BYOB, ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes.

Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 8-12am, Wally Garza Texas Blood, $8pp & $12pp.

Dance - Country Sunshine, Wesla-

co, 8-12am, Chamberlin’s & Southern Express, $12pp.

New Year’s Eve Party - McAllen Mobile Park, 8-12am, Night Ryder Band, $12pp. BYOB & snacks and/ or finger foods to share. Tickets can be picked up at the MMP Office. For info, contact the MMP Office at 956682-3304 or Don Atkins at 217-9716089. 4900 N. McColl Road.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8-12am, Dance the night away to the great music of High Country.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 8-12:10am, Leslie Blasing. Doors open at 8 p.m. Dancing begins at 9 p.m., continues to midnight. Reserved seating with ticket purchase, advance purchase recommended. Fee ice, soft drinks and popcorn available. Several activities planned. Call 956-9693740.

NYE Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-12:30am, Fender Bender. Tickets sold at the Clubhouse on Monday, Thursday, & Friday 9am

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to 12pm, please pick them up in the office.

Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-12:15am, Brenda Coin.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8pm, Jealous Heart Band.

New Years Eve Dance - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 8-12am, Pelican West, $20pp.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8:1512:15am, Dixon Company Band, $15pp. Dance out 2021 and welcome 2022 with great country dance music with Jim and Cindy Dixon from Ontario, Canada. Concessions and setups available.

Saturday, January 1 Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon.

Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome.

Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch at 11:00 am.

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WE ARE BACK! 2022 RGV Woodcarver’s Show January 14 & 15 2022 The Rally On The Rio

Woodcarver Classes January 17-22

RV RESORT Friday Night Dances • 7 - 10pm

Ice and Set-ups available Please NO BILLS larger than a $20

Dec. 31 • Southern Harmony • $TBD New Year’s Eve

Jan. 7 • High Country • $7 Jan. 14 • Curt James • $7 Jan. 21 • Poison Ivey • $10 Jan. 28 • Diego • $7 Feb. 4 • Regan James Hired Hand Band • $7 Feb. 11 • Steven May • $7 Feb. 18 • Diego • $7

Show & Competition Lot’s of Displays & Vendors Entertainment • 7 - 9pm For More Information Call Jan. 18 • Naomi Bristow • $7 (320) 253-2132 or (320) 252-7205 Feb. 8 • Shake Rattle & Roll • Pass The Hat (Happy Hour) Nomad Shrine Club Feb. 15 • Mario • $7 1044 W. Nolana Loop • Pharr, Tx Randy & Nancy Zuleger, Act. Dir. (North End of Building) 938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX www.rgvwoodcarvers.org 956-783-2605

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DANCES • EVERY FRIDAY 7-10 PM $6 (Unless Noted) Dec. 31 • NYE Party w/ South Texas Ramblers • 8pm - Midnight Finger Foods • 9pm • $14 (Door Prizes 50/50) Jan. 7 • Route 66 Jan. 14 • Rewind • $7 Jan. 21 • Steven May & Southern Knights Jan. 28 • Southern Vibes Feb. 4 • Sweetwater

ENTERTAINMENT

Jan. 9 • Tiny Hill Orchestra • FREE Jan. 11 • Jason Whorlow • $7 Jan. 16 • Redneck Revival • $8 Jan. 23 • Pickpocket Gene • $9 (All New Show)

SALES/FAIRS

Jan. 8 • Craft Show • 8am-Noon (Open To The Public!)

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Every Thursday • 12:30 - 3:00PM

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

SINGLES ARE WELCOME

Dec 31 • Hot Rodz (New Years Eve) • $15 Tickets Still Available

Jan 1 • NO DANCE Jan 8 • Rewind (Rip Roarin’s 20’s) • $10 (Saturday Dance) • Tickets On Sale: 12/17/21

Jan 12 • Randy Webb (Wednesday Dance) • $7 Jan 14 • Diego & Edith • $7 Jan 18 • Line Dance • $3

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tates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm.

Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm.

Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:307pm, bingo 7-9pm. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Come early for dinner, served 4:45-6pm.

Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Baker Family Show, $9pp.

New Years Day Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 8-12am, Ruthi’s Rock-n-Country, $7pp. Door prizes, BYOdrink, meat and cheese tray provided. RSVP by 12/15/21.

Sunday, January 2 Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational, with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows the service.

Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8:30am, Fellowship at 8:30 am, service at 9:00 am. 7600 Long Drive.

Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall.

Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational service with Scot Swafford. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9-10am, We invite you to join us as we enjoy time with God in Worship and Fellowship.

Refreshments following the service.

Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, In Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Johnie McDaniel. 715 N. Westgate Drive.

Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Jerry Hunter. Donation, non-denominational service. Communion served the first Sunday of each month.

Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Wayne McNair.

1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83.

Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am.

Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am.

Church Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Services

by Pastors Charles & Bev Wolff.

Non-Denominational Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hon-

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Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Paul Seger.

Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, In the Main Hall.

Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm.

Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm.

Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm.

Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment!

Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Helen Russell & Co, country/comedy, $8pp. Arrive 5:45pm. 1341 W. US Highway 83.

618-973-3595.

Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Snack bar opens at 6:00 pm. Free movies. Please visit website, rgv.activities.com, for title of movie each week.

Show - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp advanced, $10pp at the door.

Monday, January 3 22nd Annual Woodcarving Show & Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Beautiful wood carvings on display, wood carving tools and supplies, carving tools sharpening.

Coffee and homemade cinnamon rolls ($1.50) served at 8 a.m. 1900 S. Bridge Ave. To reserve a table(s): contact Gene Vener (320) 241-1558 or George Vaughn (452) 553-5996.

Intro To Square Dancing - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, Free admission. In Tampico Hall.

Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Join us at our jam, everyone welcome. Backed up by a professional band on stage. Serving lunch from 11am to 12:45pm. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Please join us for an af-

ternoon of good music. All jammers welcome to play or sing. Lunch served first Monday of the month 11:0012:30 through March. Refreshments available. Contact 262-957-0886.

Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3:30pm, Admission and refreshments free.

Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH II-III RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Square Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Mainstream/Plus. Caller: Robert Ferguson.

Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Join us for the best burger in the Valley. Hamburger (with all the fixins), fries, tea/coffee - $6pp. We also have cheeseburgers and grilled chicken.

Monday Night Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Meatloaf and more, $10pp.

Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm.

Monday Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, A Taste of China, $14.50pp. Hynes Event Center, doors open at 4:30. Ticket deadline 12/30.

Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm.

Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment!

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Paul Seger.

Monday Night Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, South Texas Ramblers, $7pp. Open to public, BYOB. 715 N. Westgate Drive.

Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, The Baker Family.

Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Come enjoy a Jukebox Variety Show with Jeff Gordon. All are welcome.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30pm, Leslie Blasing, $7pp.

1320 West Frontage Road.

Tuesday, January 4 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am.

Women’s Bible Study and Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am.

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Ballroom Dance Lessons - McAllen Mobile Park, 9:30am.

Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies.

Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm.

Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share.

Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Old Time Dances - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Kenny & Friends. In the Main Hall. $6pp.

Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. Corner of Sioux Rd and Cesar Chavez Rd, two miles north of Hwy 2. Masks preferred.

Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome.

Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-2:30pm.

Couples Country Dance Lesson McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm.

Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm.

Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Burger lunch served prior 11am-12:30pm. Angus burger, chips, tea or lemonade. Donations.

Country Jam - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 1-3:30pm, Snacks will be served. Brenda Warborg, 605-651-1289.

Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego & Edith. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations.

Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public.

Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, Entertainers and guests welcome.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Paul Seger.

Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm.

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In just a few days, 2021 will come to an end and a new year begins. It is time to look forward to 2022, a New Year. It is time to make those New Year’s resolutions.

This past year was a difficult year for many. Covid 19 attacked with a fury. Many lost family members or they lost jobs and much needed income. Now we have two Covid variants to consider as we make plans for the future.

The future should hold two resolutions. First of all, let’s win the battle against covid. Second, let’s get back to normal. And how can we win the battle against covid? We should be able to win if we only follow the advice of our scientists and doctors.

First, we need to be vaccinated and then follow up with a booster. Then let’s protect ourselves, our friends and our loved ones by wearing a mask.

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business establishments suffered.

Certainly, tours and travel were affected. But even so, conscientious travel establishments continued to offer travel but with safety measures in place. Vaccinations and wearing masks were required. For those who were not vaccinated, negative tests were required before travel was permitted.

If we want to return to unrestricted travel, we need to resolve to follow the advice of the scientists and doctors who recommend vaccinations and masks. Can you make that your New Year’s resolution? Can you help the world return to normal?

During this past year, some travel agencies, airlines, and cruise ships enforced the recommendations of our scientists. Vaccinations or negative tests were required to travel.

Six-foot distancing was enforced.

Some cruises were even cancelled.

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Let’s resolve to do our best to get back to normal. Let’s resolve to stop the spread of Covid.

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Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Rusty Rierson.

Wednesday, January 5 Breakfast Tacos - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30-9am, $2 each.

Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome.

Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies.

Lunch & Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, 11:30 - Burgers & Fries. 1:00 - Jam. Free admission. 4224 S. Conway.

Variety Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Bob Dolle.

Snack bar opens at 11:30 am.

Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon

Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please.

Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $.

Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only.

Public Meal - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you care to eat: sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce and coffee. Bring own table service.

Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center.

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tion to a halt.

According to the news, community members and businesses held several fundraisers for the 70+ employees that were suddenly without a job just before the holidays. A GoFundMe account has also been set up to help the owner and employees.

After seven years to make Stefano’s a favorite among the Harlingen community, the general manager says they will start over, according to the news report by ValleyCentral.com.

We would like our readers to support Stefano’s any way they can – primarily by visiting their other location.

Let’s all help them build back up after this tragic event.

You can even clip their coupon from our Taste of the Valley page for a 10% off coupon. If you don’t get a paper, visit our website and click their ad for the coupon.

Our reviews of Stefano’s have always been great. The food and atmosphere at both locations has been a favorite by our Taste of the Valley writer and our staff. They have pizza, calzones, strombolis, soup, cheese bread and more options to enjoy.

Their location in Pharr is at 500 N. Jackson. Phone is (956) 884-7715. Or visit online to order or look at their menu at www.StefanosBrooklynPizza.com or www.stefanospizzaexpress. com/.

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First time visitor Jerry Cherrier (center), from Alamo Country Club, and his visiting son, Travis (left), were given a tour of the Landmark by owner Roy Landa.

in partnership, David and Gilbert.

Roy says his aim is to have a place where adults can come for the food, try some of the 20 craft beer brews and four wines on tap and have their children with them at the same time.

The idea for the food truck court evolved from a visit with his father and his 15-year-old son to the Rail Yard bar in Alamo and realizing his son was the only young person there.

Landa said he wanted to have a place where one could bring a grandparent or a kid and not feel odd. His first plan was to open a pizzeria but realized maybe adding another food choice would be better. He applied for a food truck permit but changed to multi food units when he learned the city could offer a permit with a maximum of six.

He already owned the property on

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the northwest corner of Business 83 and Tower Road, which contained the historical 90-year-old administrative office building once used by the Crest Fruit Company for its adjacent warehouse operation. That significance along with the historical marker and flagpole nearby marking the site of the deadly train/truck crash in 1940 provided the name— Landmark.

The food trucks at the east end of the property, has a variety of foods.

The six food choices are Mexican-style hamburgers, gourmet tacos, sea food, tater tots with chicken or shredded beef and the waffle bar that is similar to corn dogs.

Landa is using the remodeled front half of the 8,000 square foot building for the pizzeria with its two-ton brick iron oven, which cooks at 600 degrees. Inside also are the beers and wines, which are measured out and paid for by the ounce, ranging from 24 to 49 cents. A bracelet tracks usage, which allows an individual to dispense up to 60 ounces.

In addition to the regular fare, there are special events that includes

listening to bands on weekends. He plans to rotate the bands, wanting to give a chance on the outdoor stage to many of the 200 local bands he understands are in the area.

There are opportunities for wouldbe-singers to take a turn at karaoke during the week.

On Dec. 22, children were invited to have their picture taken with Santa, which Landa posted on his Facebook page, although many parents took their own photos. He also provided the 700 plus kids with a toy gift.

About once a month, Landa holds a market night, with the first one drawing about 70 vendors. “The Market Before Christmas” was the latest on Dec. 23, where last minute gifts could be obtained. He says there are about 400 vendors from which to draw.

At market night was converted Texan Jerry Cherrier, a first-time visitor from Alamo Country Club.

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sion, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493.

Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30-8pm, Helen Russell & Company, $8pp. 1320 West Frontage Road.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Goldwing Express - country/bluegrass. $10pp. BYOB/ ice cream bars for sale.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Paul Seger.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp.

MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing

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Concert - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Baker Family.

Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp.

BYOB. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp.

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while also providing a relaxing spot for the guests to visit and enjoy.

“The complete vision and outcome, along with all the hard work, is all thanks to both of them,” said Cathy Sutton regional manager at Seven Oaks Resort. While in their search for just the right plants, garden nurseries have thanked them for their vision to create this habitat for the birds and butterflies of the area, she added.

There are at least ten different bird feeders. There is even one that holds an orange and jelly for the birds that have a sweet tooth.

“We have really begun to notice a lot more birds have taken an interest in the garden,” said Sutton.

“We have also been successful in

attracting the monarch butterflies as well,” Sutton continued. In late October, early November, plants that supports all phases of the Monarch life cycle were put in the garden.

They saw immediate results.

“We have been noticing a lot of monarch caterpillars, and have been able to watch their entire transformation in changing from a caterpillar to a chrysalis, and then finally the amazing butterfly.”

It’s been so successful they will be starting the process of creating another bird and butterfly garden elsewhere in the park while still adding to the current one.

“There is an amazing crew of See NATURE pg. 24

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with festivities and choices of food and drink.”

His son, Travis, visiting from Minnesota, loved the state-of-the-art beer taps. Jerry’s wife, Sue, called the place “a treasure.”

Landa, who had given the Cherriers a tour of the Landmark earlier, is considering a Winter Texan Day, probably with a late afternoon start time Corn hole competition takes place outside twice a month. A lot of people come to see the teams compete, which are created through a blind-drawing.

Landa said he is very passionate about the property, which can be seen in the lighting and sound system with its 16 speakers both outside and inside. He also has 16 high-definition security cameras and off-duty police officers for added security. Even the spacious restrooms include a few special features. Most of the renovations were the work of his employees along with the cre-

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ation of the outdoor furniture.

His interest in the historical is going to play out with a wall of Alamo history in the building. He has been collecting old photos of Alamo business places, people and events that he plans to mount on a couple walls for customers to view. It is intended to honor many who made Alamo what it is today. It’s also a reminder to him of things he saw and did growing up.

It is obvious the businessman is proud of his latest accomplishment, which he credits the city of Alamo of having been of important help along the way. And this three-quarter million food truck court investment is one of the ways of giving back which old and young alike can enjoy, he indicated, hopefully jettisoning their smart phone technology for a while.

The Landmark on Tower is open Tuesday through Sunday, with hours of 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays, and 6 to 11 p.m. on weekends.

eating New Year’s food, praying, toasting, making noise, giving a gift, the countdown to a midnight kiss, singing “Auld Lang Syne,” and sending thank you notes.

One that we have added to our traditions is eating black eyed peas.

We have made a couple of different recipes over the years, and plan on trying a new one this year that incorporates bacon and some other things that are included in the New Year’s food category. And you can’t forget the cornbread. I will admit we don’t do this every year…. My husband and I are the only ones that usually eat the dish in our household. But I remember growing up with the tradition and having it at home or at my grandparents’ farm.

What are your traditions that you do every year? Are there ones that you hope that your kids/family continue to teach their own kids? ******** Out on the road today we have seen more Winter Texan vehicles

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We have a lot of events in the coming year that we will be able to see you – including expos, entertainers’ showcase, and of course, the Valley Star Awards.

The best of the season is just around the corner. ******** Share your celebrations with us.

We want to see what you have done this season and how you are starting off the new year. Share your photos and stories with us and we will see what we can fit in. We love hearing from you and sharing your news with our readers.

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Through January 1, 2022 Brownsville Holiday Village will be on display at Dean Porter Park. Houses will be lit up at 6 p.m. every night. There will be entertainment throughout the period and Santa will be available for pictures on the weekends. Visit http://www.holidayvillagebrownsville.com/ for their full schedule of events.

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www.wintertexantimes.com Drive near 4th Street all the way to 9th Street and around the Edinburg Food Truck Park (Promenade Courtyard) and the Edinburg City Hall. Enjoy the lights all month long with friends and family.

January 8, 2022 Beginner and intermediate artists are invited to take part in an art workshop with Cybelle Arts from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at IMAS. A limited number of spots are available.

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Through January 16, 2022 SPI will have their Holiday Light Show with synchronized festive music that is played in 15-minute intervals, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center.

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Exhibit will be on display on the second floor of the airport. It is located at 700 Amelia Earhart Dr., in Brownsville.

January 14 and 15, 2022 RGV Woodcarvers Show will be held at the Nomad Shrine Club (1044 W. Nolana Blvd., Pharr).

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January 17-22, 2022 Rally on the Rio by the RGV Woodcarvers will be held with 18 of the best instructors from all over the United States coming to share their knowledge and skills. Classes in all types of woodcarvings and pyrography will be available.

The event will be held at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr.

January 20, 2022 Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission.

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National Rural Letter Carriers The National Rural Letter Carriers will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant on Wednesday, January 19. The meeting will start with registration at 9 a.m., with the program at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be afterwards. Attendees will be ordering off the menu. For more information contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or soetaertec@gmail. com.

Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 20 at Mr. Gattis, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information call Violet, (319) 230-2746.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their 2021-2022 season. The woodcarvers are meeting again this year at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr.

Join the group from 8 a.m. until noon every Thursday through March of 2022. Gather with old friends, and new, to carve, visit and share ideas.

Please use the north end of the parking lot for parking. Also, please use the back door to enter the building.

Participants will be setting up their own tables for the time being. Be sure to clean up your area before leaving at the end of the day.

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Autos

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

PT CRUISER / TOW PACKAGE 2005 convertible PT Cruiser standard transmission, tow on ground. Includes tow bar, 99,000 miles, runs and looks good. Randy 956-262-6533 or 956373-4602. $3,500.

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Fifth Wheels

2017 CEDAR CREEK SILVERBACK 35IK, self leveling, king bed, insulated, 2 air conditioners, sleeper sofa, located in 55+ RV resort. Call 618960-3366.

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

For Rent

FOR RENT PARK MODEL Chimney Park, Mission. $800 monthly plus electricity. Call (956) 581-1033.

FOUR BEDROOM RIVERFRONT 55+ Spacious four bedroom, two bathroom apartment, riverfront with gorgeous views of the Arroyo Colorado. Huge kitchen, new appliances,

lighted fishing piers. $1600/mo including utilities. 956-748-2286.

For Sale

HUTCH PARK MODEL BIG Valley Trailer Park Lot A1, new roof, no property tax, new floor in kitchen and dining area, washer and dryer, central air. Contact Bernard Schrauth at 712298-6563.

INVENTORY SALE FORMER COLORSTREET stylist selling on hand inventory, $9 each or 5 for $40 or 10 for $75. Over 400 sets available. 812430-5217.

SMART CAR 64,000 MILES with towbar, excellent condition. Also selling white ash lumber, select furniture grade, jack knives, “case”-”eagle” dealer-sign. Farmall “B” parade ready.

810-869-3897.

MALE MINIATURE SCHNAUZER FOR sale. 16 weeks old. Has all shots.

Located in Alamo. Call for more information, 828-747-9123. Please leave message if I am away from my phone.

Golf

DOUG’S USED GOLF BALLS and clubs, find me at Don-Wes Flea Market. We buy used clubs and balls.

956-566-8914. Big sale on Kirkland golf balls.

Golf Carts

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

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RON HOOVER RV & MARINE is hiring to fill an opening in the parts department. This is a great match for a semi-retiree. Apply in person during regular business hours at 101 E. Expressway 83 in Donna.

NOW HIRING KITCHEN HELP, servers, hostess, food runner, bartender.

Riverside Club, 214 East Chimney Road, Mission, Texas 78572. Ask for Jennifer, 956-581-1033.

Manufactured Homes

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

Miscellaneous

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

48 VOLT CLUB CAR battery charger, all new parts inside, $100.00. Edinburg, TX. 605-365-6789.

RGV WOODCARVERS CARVING TOGETHER Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Public welcome!

Carving demonstrations. Call 651-485 -0580. Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 West Nolana Blvd., Pharr.

Mobile Homes

MOBILE HOMES SUN VALLEY Village, Harlingen. 55+, own lot, dues 40 monthly. Furnished, 2 bdr, 2 bath, fenced yard, Texas room, new metal roof, air & heat floors, dryer, hot water tank, refrigerator. 405-306-7430, leave message.

MOBILE HOME INCLUDING LOT Siesta Village Weslaco 55+, beauti-

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Insulated Patio Covers • Screen Rooms Carports • Patio Covers Window Awnings • 2nd Roofs

956-793-8602 956-464-2228

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ful upgraded, quality finishes, 2 BR, 2 full bathrooms, plus den/office and large Texas room. Fully furnished and stocked. Ready to move in. Immaculate. Must see. $59,500, call (431) 336-2655.

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

Motor Homes

TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Park Models

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12x32 Grand Air Princess with 28 ft. Texas room, completely furnished with washer and dryer, storage shed, covered, concrete parking. 563-5688900. Edinburg, Texas, Orange Grove RV Park.

PARK MODEL FOR SALE $6,500, 8x38 with bonus room, central air, covered patio and shed. 660-4386853.

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PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12x34, $17,500. Fully furnished. Contact Charles Josephes at 651-227-1250 or Linda Guimond at 507-288-2969.

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

RVs

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Travel Trailers

ENTERRA CRUISE RV LLC E316RKS 2013, 3 slides, $18,000.

Kenwood RV in La Feria. 515-2912043.

JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call

today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. We leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

Want To Buy

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

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WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

I’LL PAY CASH FOR your golf cart, I’ll make you a good deal. Call me today.

956-929-3842 or 956-432-5325.

I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

MODEL RAILROADING AND RAILROADERS Anyone interested in joining us Monday through Friday, Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at 313532-8549.

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workcampers here at Seven Oaks,” exclaimed Sutton. “Robin and Korine are a perfect example of how awesome all of our workcampers are.”

“We are so blessed to have them, and thankful for the work that they do for us.”

The bird and butterfly garden is just one of the most recent additions to the park. Seven Oaks Resort has undergone a lot of changes in the last two years. They have newly

paved roads, a new pole barn, revitalized pool pavilion, and plans on revamping the dog park. Other updates and improvements are also planned throughout the park.

“An incredibly huge thank you to Robin and Korine for their hard work, dedication, and leadership in transforming some grass and a couple of trees into a beautiful bird and butterfly garden sanctuary that will be loved for, and by, many generations,” said Sutton.

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