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February is a very busy month for Winter Texan activities throughout the Valley and in the parks. The Island will be the location of several events during these first two weeks. You don’t want to miss these amazing events. SPI Kite Fest starts on Wednesday, and although it is supposed to be a little cooler, and maybe some showers here and there, the weather looks pretty good to go fly See RAMBLINGS pg. 16

Survey response could win you $200 Every two years the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the Winter Texan Times partner to conduct the Winter Texan Survey. The survey serves as a census of the Winter Texan population and gathers data about the attitudes, behaviors and economic impact of Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley. We invite our readers to complete the survey, and in so doing, be entered in a drawing for one of three $200 cash prizes. Last week, the survey was available as an in-

Leslie Blasing hosts WinterFest and Expo

Although there will be a little bit everything to see and do, a special salute and musical tribute to Vietnam Veterans will be the feature at the WinterFest and Expo being held at the South Padre Island Convention Center on Monday, February 7, and Tuesday, February 8. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. There is no entrance fee to the event, but Blasing is highlighting the local food pantries. She said any donations of canned foods would be much appreciated. Also at the event will be guest speakers from the era, vendors, “The See WINTERFEST pg. 18

All Valley Karaoke Contest Final,” a fashion show, mini museum, concessions, dancing, corn hole and mini golfing competitions, and so much more. Admission is free and door prizes will be giv-

Final week to submit your VSA ballot

Make sure your voice is heard and vote for your favorite Wintertainer™. This year’s categories include Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Family Vocal Group of the Year, Musical Group of the Year, Duet Musical Group of the Year, Rock n Roll Band of the Year, Country Western Band of the Year, Novelty or Comedy Act of the Year, and Individual/Small Band/Variety Act of the Year. As always, you have a write-in option for your favorite Entertainer or Group of the Year. We also have a great lineup for this year’s events, so don’t forget to get your ticket. By being at the event, you will know who the winners are before we go to press.

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Expo to showcase Valley businesses

Alamo Rec-Veh Park will host its third ARVP Business and Health Expo on Sat., February 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Their goal is to introduce Winter Texans to top Rio Grande Valley businesspeople and health experts. “Having an Expo at our park was a dream of mine for a long time,” park manager Barbara Hamel said. “I love how it benefits both Winter Texans and the Valley. I really think it brings a type of ‘wealth’ to both.” Businesses and health experts at the event are there by invitation only. “These are some of the best in their field,” Expo organizers Dennis

A few of past Expo attendee favorites ... A world-renown surgeon whose innovative knee replacement procedure leaves tendons and muscles intact. A dermatologist who offers a low-radiation machine that eliminates disfiguring cancer surgery. Quality, compact RO systems and water softeners with impressive guarantees. Insurance policies geared to Winter Texans. A photographer who specializes in creatively capturing your pet’s image. An RC vehicle supplier offering a deal on Traxxas batteries. A caring and quality dog groomer that is clipping dog toenails onsite for $7. A windshield repair service onsite. And too many more to list. Expo concessions include Willie’s BBQ selling brisket sandwiches, Nana’s offering lunches, Milano’s Italian Restaurant bringing pizza slices and Manjar Bakery selling donuts, along with samples of their apple fritters. Winter Texans get their questions answered by health experts, learn There is no more about local services and products, and enjoy some delicious Valcharge to atley restaurant fare. tend this event. and Barb Zanetti said. “We highly The park is located at 1320 US-83 recommend these to our friends and (W.) Frontage Rd. in Alamo. relatives.”

Granjeno holds festival, parade

The City of Granjeno invites the community to celebrate friendship at their 15th Annual Friendship Festival and Parade on Saturday, February 12 starting at 11 a.m. The festival grounds at Granjeno Veteran’s Park, 6503 S. FM 494,

will be open after the parade. There will be food vendors, live music, a car and motorcycle expo, and a people’s choice award. For vendors or more information, call (956) 227-7127 or (956) 5190032.

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Winter Texans invited to Discount Day at Zoo

The Gladys Porter Zoo will host ule will be as follows if weather its annual Winter Texan Discount permits: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 Day on Wednesday, February 2nd. p.m. and 2:30 p.m. On this day, Winter Texans will reDon’t miss out on these great opceive a special discounted admis- portunities at the Gladys Porter Zoo. sion rate of only $4.50 with proof of out-ofstate residence. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Gladys Porter Zoo will not be hosting an indoor expo for Winter Texan Discount Day. However, the Zoo will still be inviting various entities from the community to Courtesy photo from Gladys Porter Zoo promote their organization—their tables will be set up throughout Zoo grounds To receive the discounted admission from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this event, rate for Winter Texan Discount Day, the Zoo will be giving all Winter guests must show proof of out-ofTexans a coupon to redeem a hot state residence, such as a driver’s cup of coffee from The Oasis, one of license or a passport. For more inthe Zoo’s concession stands. formation about Winter Texan DisAdditionally, the Zoo’s Docent count Day, contact the Gladys Porter Council will be conducting train Zoo at (956) 546-7187. tours throughout the day. The sched-

Alamo Rec-Veh Park holds Annual Quilt and Hobby Show Alamo Rec-Veh Park will hold their 21st Annual Quilt and Hobby Show on Thursday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be raffle items and door prizes throughout the day. Alamo Rec-Veh Park is located at 1320 W. Frontage Road in Alamo.

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Nature series presents Native Plants

Looking to diversify your garden with beautiful blooms? Whether you are a master gardener or just starting out, native plant expert Mike Heep can help transform your space with local specialties. Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center is honored to host Mike Heep on the Nature Speaker Series on Thursday, February 3rd Mike Heep from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a special presentation on “Landscaping with Native Plants” followed by a plant sale. The presentation will focus on a wide variety of the Rio Grande Valley’s native plants and information

on how native plants help sustain the ecological and biodiversity of the region. A native plant is one that has developed over a period of time (hundreds or thousands of years) in a particular region or ecosystem. Native plants have the potential to offer numerous ecological services that benefit humans, animals, and the landscape itself. Native plants attract a diversity of wildlife, support a healthy and more sustainable ecosystem, require less water, reduce strain on local water supply, add aesthetic beauty, and give a sense of place to a region.

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Wonderful woodcarvings created at La Floresta

The La Floresta Park in Mercedes his design. He has donated pieces is filled with artists who bring with to raise money for golfing events, them many Alzheimers, different and other chartalents and ities. He has skills. One entered many such artcompetitions ist is Harry and normally Seurkamp, a teaches classes woodcarver at shows. This from Whityear he entered ney, TX. a competition Woodcarvcoming up in ing is one Kerrville, TX, of the oldest where he will types of art. attend a few Harry has classes and always been set up a table into woodto display his working. items, some of After attendwhich will be ing a carving for sale. You show, his can see more wife gave of this artist’s him a knife, woodworking a book, at his website: and a piece Pictured is Harry Seurkamp with his current outofthewoodusing cottonwood bark, and carving work.net. of wood, project, a spirit face, feather, and house. He calls it the and signed “Spirit Man Birdhouse.” him up for woodcarving classes. He was making box clocks at that time and thought carving would enhance them. Harry has been carving now for 30 years. Harry also enjoys teaching woodcarving and willingly lends his tools to those who want to try their hand at it. He is currently teaching a class at La Floresta. “The whole idea is to promote woodcarving. It is becoming a lost art.” La Floresta hosts an annual auction fundraiser, and this year Harry donated one of his pieces: “The Golfer Cowboy.” He said, “That was one of Pictured is Roger Goertzen from Mt. Lake, my earliest pieces, created in Minnesota, one of the students at La Floresta. the 1990’s. It was time to share Roger had never carved before but took the class from Harry Seurkamp two years ago. it.” Harry draws out patterns, He started out carving small, holiday decoand has advanced to larger and more enlarges them on his comput- rations intricate projects. Here is the cardinal he is er, and then using his band currently working on. He said he has about saw, cuts a piece of wood to fit twelve hours into this project.

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Laredo Birding Festival this weekend

Blessed with a rich and diverse river eco-system with its location nestled along the Rio Grande, Laredo, is home to hundreds of species of both local and migratory birds and is considered part of the “birdiest” corridors in North America. Laredo offers birders unprecedented access to view many rare avian beauties and is described by birding enthusiasts as the only place in the U.S. to have boasted four different species of Kingfisher: Ringed, Belted, Green and Amazon. Prized birds also include the Morelet’s See-

deater, Scaled Quail, Gray Hawk, Audubon’s and Altamira Orioles, Green Parakeets, Muscovy Duck, Red-Billed Pigeon and Clay-Colored Thrush, among many others. The event, being held February 2-5, is perfect for fans of our flying feathered friends, the Laredo Birding Festival is a three-day event that offers birders a variety of full-day scenic trips to take part in. Planned by The Rio Grande International Study Center and escorted by professional field guides and members of the local Mon-

te Mucho Audubon Society, bird watchers will have the opportunity to deepen their avian knowledge of South Texas and explore areas along Laredo’s river front, creek systems and nature trails. Carefully selected public green s p a c es and private ranchland will provide visitors the chance to visit sites that have never been birded before, while an afternoon trip to St. Peter’s Plaza is where birders will have the chance to catch Laredo’ local green parakeets in action. Romey Swanson, Director of Conservation for Audubon Texas, will be the festival’s guest speaker and deliver a presentation on “Celebrating Texas’ Bird Diversity and the Role of Stewardship in Bird Conservation.” With over 650 species, Tex-

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as supports an incredible amount of bird diversity and although there is an abundance of stressors to many bird populations, there are an equal number of people and organizations taking on these challenges. This talk will highlight the role of habitat stewardship in affecting meaningful conservation while also providing an overview of the unique combination of conditions that make Texas such a special place for bird enthusiasts. Festival favorites such as “Bird ‘til you drop” in Zapata County and Webb County will be held, as well as two different kayaking trips. For more information or to register, please visit www.laredobirdingfestival.org. Courtesy photos

Wildlife Expo starts next week

The Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo is back. After a hiatus last year, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Alligator Rescue is once again offering five days’ worth of seminars, presentations, and field trips that celebrate nature in the RGV. The events will offer different aspects of nature that are found around the area. The event begins on February 8 with a presentation by Robin Gelston which will alert attendees to the dangers to brown pelicans with Save Our Pelicans. Thomas Bainter will tell of Sea Beans and other Treasures of the Beach. Dr.

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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, February 2 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. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome.

Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Arts & Craft Show - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2pm, Mostly a show & tell, a few items will be for sale. 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. 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. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing

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BYOB. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Diego and Edith. Concessions available. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Mike Walker - Lasting Impressions. Soft drinks, popcorn and nachos available. For information, call 425-501-6773. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, $7pp. Rock & Roll Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Thursday, February 3 Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, 715 N. Westgate Dr. All handmade items. Lunch with pie served. For more information, contact Arieta at 405-596-6582 or Vicki at 402-8850582. Quilt Show & Craft Sale - Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg,

8am-12:30pm, Caramel Rolls 8-10, Lunch 11-12:30, Bed Turning 9, 10, 11. Bucket Drawing & 50/50. More info, call 715-764-2611. 5005 E. State Hwy. 107. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. All You Can Eat Pancakes The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and endless coffee. Bring you own table service. Quilt Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am-1pm, $2 donation at the door. Fabric vendor will have scissor and knife sharpening. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am-Noon. 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,

Burgers and more. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, 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. Country Jam & Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch starts at 11:30 am, Jams are 12:30-3 pm. Lunch features our famous sloppy joes and more. Full band returning including a fiddler. Musician sign up begins at 11:30 am. All musicians and singers welcome. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Homemade goodies at break. Mission Bell Ballroom. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Dessert & coffee served. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, 300 E. Expressway 83. Questions, contact Carol and Dan Ratliff

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and Janice and Rick High. Look forward to seeing you. Ladies’ Tea and Luncheon - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Curt James, pass the hat. Doors open at 2:30 pm. BYOB, ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Meatloaf dinner, baked potato and french onion soup, includes dessert, $8pp. 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, $12pp. 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.

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King’s Open Mic - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6-9pm, BYOB. 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. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Spittin Image, $8pp. Gate opens at 5:30pm. 1320 West Frontage Road. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr Martin Marriot. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Shake Rattle and Roll, $8pp. Get out your poodle skirt and your bobby socks. This is a sock hop! Be entertained by the popular Shake Rattle and Roll and/or kick up your heels to some great rock and roll music. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Con-

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Grande, $8pp. Park Wide Sales - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 8am, Weather permitting. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Friday Lunch - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-12:30pm. 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! Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Homemade goodies and beverage provided, 50/50, great music. Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come enjoy great music with friendly Winter Texans.

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There will be singing and dancing. Or you’re welcome to just listen. Regardless, a good time will be had by all. We’ve made homemade cookies! Don’t miss it. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Invitation only. Audience welcome. Contact Ray Martin at 618-499-4813. 2201 S. Texas Blvd. RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Steven May, pass the hat. Singing the very best of country music. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. 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. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, Jaime G & The Adels, See PARKS pg. 12

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Rec Hall. Pass the hat. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, The Sundowners. In the parking lot or Main Hall. $7pp. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Mountain Highway, $6pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, The Chamberlin’s & Southern Express, $8pp. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Shake Rattle & Roll, $8pp advance, $10pp at the door. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band - country. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Renaissance Rockers, tickets on sale starting 1/14/22, $10pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr

Martin Marriot. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Festus Comedy Show, $7pp. Open to the public. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Rewind, $10pp. Big Band/Classic Country Jam Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only. Lounge open 3-9 pm serving pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs, and chili corn dogs. Dance - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Kenastons & High Country Band with Mike Hughes, $8pp. Everyone welcome. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Spittin Image, $8pp. Identical twins, they will have you singing, laughing and rocking. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Justin Terry, $8pp. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Ice and setups available. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Jamie Layton. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-10pm, Time Machine, $9pp. Saturday, February 5 Parkwide Patio Sale - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7-11am, 1015 W. Sam Houston Blvd. Huge Indoor Garage Sale - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-11am, Sale is in the Rec Hall at 1018 El Paseo Dr. Entrance is on South Tower Rd., 1 mile south of Business 83 in Alamo. Plus pancake breakfast and pie sale! Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-8:45am. Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch 11:30 am. Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon. Breakfast Brunch - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage or biscuits and gravy, coffee, orange juice, water. $6pp. Breakfast & Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-10am, Free coffee. Biscuits & sausage gravy or pancakes, sausage/ham patties & applesauce, $5pp.

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Four Seasons RV Park’s Veterans in the spotlight

RV Parks and resorts offer many amenities and activities – even racing wooden turtles on a string can be a huge hit, like at Four Seasons RV Park in Brownsville. But each and every park’s identity comes heavily from the people who live there. Four seasons has a wide range of personalities – including the dozens who not just compete, but also watch, those turtle races and all the other activities. The park also is honored to be home to military veterans such as Bob Hughes, Noel Tow and Zane Dawson. Below is a snapshot of who these people are. Bob Hughes Bob Hughes was born in Colorado, but his family moved to Oklahoma before he learned how to hit the ski slopes. Now he’s lived in Texas longer than he did in Oklahoma. But when the Red River Rivalry game takes place between Texas

and Oklahoma on the football field every year, he’s still rooting for those Sooners. Hughes was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1952. He went to boot camp in San Diego before being sent to radio school for six months – not the disc jockey version of radio school, but to learn Morse Code. “It was a 16-week training course,” said Hughes, who has lived at Four Seasons since 1994, now as a permanent resident. “They taught me basic electronics and a lot of dots and dashes.” After learning code, Hughes was sent to Quantico, VA, at the Marine Air Station and then spent 11 months in Japan. After that, he went back into the private sector. “I worked for a while in a lumber yard and then worked as a roughneck on a drilling rig – doing just about anything,” he said. “I did it all but when you have to raise the drill bit and replace it, that’s the

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working part there.” Hughes said he used to spend a lot of time at Four Seasons playing pool and competing in tournaments, until he wasn’t able to anymore. Still, he “especially loves the weather” and, if you see him out to eat, he’ll be the one with the Mexican plate in front of him. “A little bit of everything,” he said. “It’s good.” Noel Tow Noel Tow was born in Kentucky, moved with his family to Indiana and, after the military he eventually found his way to Michigan. There, he settled down, drove trucks, and raised a family along with his wife Scarlett. They started coming to the Valley in the winters in 2005. Noel entered the First Marine Division of the military in 1943. He was 17 years old, his dad left home and he had quit school to go to work. “But the military sounded like it would pay me more money than I was making at 30 cents an hour,” he said. He spent two-and-a-half years in the military, driving trucks part time and “digging fox holes,” where he

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said the biggest thing was to hide. “We would dig really deep,” he said. Sometimes “we’d have caves, so we didn’t have to dig.” He left the military and d r o v e trucks and “worked at retiring.” He drove for a meat packer for 17 years and then for Van Camps for another 17 years, driving to all 48 states, oftentimes with Scarlett by his side. The couple had three boys and three girls, then adopted one boy and one girl, raising eight children. Noel joked that he thought at times that maybe he should have stayed in the military. “With a bunch of kids, I thought maybe I should have waited and retired from the military,” he joked. “But it was a bunch of very good memories.” A huge NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Earnhardt, Tow said he liked the way “The Intimidator” would go about doing his work on the track. It’s similar to what he was taught in the military. “The military teaches you how to work with people and how to take orders,” he said. “Somebody tells you to do something, you do it and you don’t say anything. My boss once said that one of the trucks were turned over and he needed some help. I asked him if he was paying me like always and he said yeah. “I said, ‘I’ll do whatever as long as you’re paying me’.”

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skunks, skin them, and ride his bike 12 miles to Billings to sell the hides for 25 cents apiece. Zane married at the age of 21 and he and his wife had three boys and continued living in Laurel. When he was out of the military, at age 24 he stared working for the railroad. He also grew and took care of his large garden and sold flowers. He took up golfing for 45 years and has spent a lot of time fishing. He has been a resident of Four Seasons since 2007.

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We are rich in history. We enjoy a multicultural heritage that influences our food, our music, and our customs. They say that time flies. It will probably be the second day of February - or perhaps even later - when you read this. Already a whole month has flown by. January is gone and February is here. And yes, time did just fly by. Spring is just around the corner. Spring is one of my most favorite times of the year. Spring is like a new beginning. The mesquite trees come into full leaf with their soft, buttery yellow blossoms and light emerald green leaves. Wildflowers will soon be bursting into bloom with bright spots of yellow, red, purple, and even blue splashes of color. Farmers will watch for just the right time to plant the vegetables, grain, and cotton. Now is the right time to think about a Sunday afternoon drive down Highway 281 affectionately known as the Military Highway and at one time the only road running

East and West and parallel to the Rio Grande River. Oh, if that road could talk. Just imagine how the Oblate Fathers pushed and pulled their pump organ as they moved from ranch to ranch administering Biblical teachings to the settlers. In the mid 1700’s the highway was just a dusty, sandy road that became a wet, muddy road after every rain...a road just waiting for another hapless victim to get stuck. In the 1800’s Zachary Taylor moved his troops up this same road and even established temporary headquarters at a ranch near Santa Maria. Today you will drive on a paved road through fields of sugar cane, onions and other vegetable crops that grow profusely in the rich alluvial soil left by the years of flooding from the Rio Grande River. Why not take a Farm Tour and learn more about the area?

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a kite, or watch the tricks that others are performing with theirs. The event starts Wednesday with some indoor events that evening and goes through to the weekend. More information can be found online at www. spikitefest.com or visit their event page on Facebook. Next week, also at the Island, is Leslie Blasing’s WinterFest and Expo. She is supporting the local food pantry by collecting donations of canned foods. So even though there isn’t an entrance to this great event, be sure to take some canned food with you to support the pantry. The full story is right here on page one. The Outdoor Wildlife Expo will also be held at the Island next week starting on the 8th and runs all week. The event is being held at the SPI birding Center and features talks, live birds, tours, and more. Be sure to check them out online or in the story in this issue. ********** With all of these events you can go to, don’t forget to participate in our Valley Star Awards Ballot. This is your chance to let us know who

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There has been a change in the lineup, but it will still promise to be a great show. The lineup includes 2020 RGV Male Vocalist of the Year Curt James, Johnathan Len, Justin Terry, Mountain Highway, and Rebecca Lawless. The new addition to the lineup is Ron and Jan Easter. They provide a show filled with rocking, clapping, dancing, and laugh i n g . Featuring the many voices of Ron Easter, you’re sure to get a chuckle. If you’re lucky, you may even be a part of the

show. They will entertain you with songs ranging from oldies rock and roll, old country, new country, gospel, disco, TV theme songs, the standards, and even some old sing along medleys. How to Vote To vote for your favorite Wintertainers™, fill out the Valley Star Aw a r d s Ballot in t o d a y ’s edition of the Winter Texan Times. Vo t i n g can also be done, in our preferred method, online at www. wintertexantimes.com. You can find the ballot from the home page under the Win-

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Lawless, Justin Terry, Johnathan Len, Mountain Highway, and Ron and Jan Easter. This year’s Valley Star Awards will be held on Wednesday, February 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83. Tickets are $15 per person, $12.50 for groups of 15 or more. Lunch will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. for an additional fee. Tickets for this year’s Valley Star Awards Show are now on sale online at www.wintertexantimes.com, by phone order at (865) 253-2514, or at one of the following locations: Winter Texan Times – 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission Mission Bell Resort – Activities Office, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission

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en every half hour. On Monday, the event will begin with an opening ceremony with bagpipe introduction, presentation of the flags, the National Anthem, prayer and a welcome by the hostess, Leslie Blasing. Lunch will feature songs by Geoff Clifton. Music from the era will be provided by Rock Island and others. There will be some special speakers that have connections to Vietnam. Blasing said the speakers are incredible and have some great things to share. A special presentation will be given by Doug Young featuring photos he has taken of Vietnam and his stories of spending time in the area. He will also have books available for sale. Donna Rowe, who was a head nurse in Saigon, will give an oral history of Vietnam. Another speaker is a representative from Custom Canines, an organization that Blasing supports yearround. The organization trains dogs for Veterans that need help with day-

to-day activities around their home and in public. She added that some of these dogs have to be trained for a lengthy time depending on how much assistance a Veteran needs. “I really want all these people to come together with a common thread,” said Blasing. “That is important to me.” She will be closing out the show on Tuesday with a special tribute to veterans featuring music from the era, country to rock. She said there will be room to dance. Courtesy golf cart rides from the parking lot will be available. Blasing said she is really excited about the event and hopes visitors can make it a two day stay of the event, or make it a mini-vacay. She said to make sure to take advantage of the partnering hotels for some cheap, discounted rates. The hotels have rooms blocked off for those that would like to stay the night and enjoy both days of the event. For more information, schedule of events, and sponsoring hotels, visit spiwinterfest.com.

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CALENDAR Every Thursday through April Join Edinburg Scenic Wetlands for a walk around the grounds as they introduce the abundant and varied birds that make the gardens and wetlands home. This in-person program is dedicated to adults only. For more information, call (956) 381-9922. Through February 12 The Mission Historical Museum (MHM) Presents the 16th Annual Mission Quilt Show exhibit. Quilts will be exhibited in the Museum’s Post Office building (200 E Tom Landry). The quilts will be judged by a panel of independent judges, with ribbons awarded for first, second and third places in each category. Bestof-show and Viewers’ Choice ribbons will also be awarded. Viewer’s Choice ballots will only be accepted in-person and through February 9th. An Awards Reception and Turning of the Quilts program will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 11. The Mission Historical Museum is locat-

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Valley. Mark Conway will tell of his experiences in bird banding. Marilyn Lorenz will show attendees the birds of the Rio Grande Valley, followed by a guided walk on the Nature Center’s boardwalk. Johnathan Wood continues telling of his raptor project with a display of the birds throughout the day. If you ever wanted a closer look at a wild hawk, owl, or eagle, this is your chance. The tour will be Cactus Creek Ranch and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, starting at 7:30 a.m. The Birding Center will open at 8 a.m. Daily guided walks on the boardwalk will be at 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m., registration is required. Gator talks will be at various times daily. The event takes place from February 8-12 at the Center, 6801 Padre Blvd. All field trips are of limited attendance; it is a first come, first served. For more information and to register for any of the field trips, visit spibirding.com or find the birding center on Facebook.

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Brothers, $8pp. Concessions/BYOB. Tickets also sold at the door. 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Pickpocket Gene, $8pp. Funny and educational. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Justin Terry, $8pp. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights. Dust off your boots and head on over to Hidden Valley. All are welcome. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Agency, $12pp. Hynes Event Center. Out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to dance. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, The Beers, $7.50pp. Sunday, February 6 Church - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am. 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. 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. Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am-Noon, Worship

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pm. Free movies. Please visit website, rgv.activities.com, for title of movie each week. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Mike Walker- Lasting Impressions. Soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream available. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9pm, Pickpocket Gene, $8pp. Monday, February 7 Craft Fair Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7:30am, Biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs, $6pp. All Park Yard Sale, Craft Sale & Bake Sale - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Annual Craft Fair, Flea Market & Yard Sale. Breakfast 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cribbage - Valley View Estates, Mission, 10am-Noon, Clubhouse, 2100 Vernon Street. Craft Fair Lunch - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 10:30am, Hot dog and chips, $4pp. Sloppy joe and chips, $5pp. Nachos with cheese, $3pp.

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Mission, 1-3pm, 2905 N. Conway. 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. Plus review. Caller: Robert Ferguson. Country Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3pm, Regan James. 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, $10pp. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Monday Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, A Taste of Texas,

$22pp. Hynes Event Center. Doors open at 4:30pm, ticket deadline 2/3. 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! Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 6pm, Pickpocket Gene, $10pp. Hynes Event Center, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll, $8pp. Gate opens at 5:30pm. 1320 West Frontage Road. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Squeezebox with Mollie B. Doors open at 6pm, $14pp in advance, $16pp at the door. Tickets on sale starting three weeks before the show. Contact Barb Hovde for tickets, 507-259-7160, bhovde60@gmail. com. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Justin Terry $8pp. 200 N Val Verde Rd, 956461-0808. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH &

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MH Resort, 3pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll. 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. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Mountain Highway, $8pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Jason Coleman. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Chamberlines & Southern Express, $9pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets available at the door. Soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream bars available. For information, call 425501-6773. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Mollie B. Squeezebox. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Masks highly recommended. Wednesday, February 9 All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, $6pp. Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:308:30am, Call 956-585-0703 to pre-order. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, In the Main Hall. 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. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV See PARKS pg. 26

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Park, Donna, 1-3pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, Shake-RattleN-Roll 50’s Show. $10pp. Wear your poodle skirts. BYOB/ice cream bars for sale. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Regan James. Soft drinks, popcorn and nachos available. Pass the hat. For information, call 712-660-0308. 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. 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. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. 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 - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Mollie B Show, $14pp advance, $16pp at the door. Doors open at 5:30pm, tickets on sale starting 1/6/22. Encore Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Tenors of Comedy. In the Friendship Hall. Advance tickets are required and may be purchased in the Sunshine RV Park Activity Office. $14pp, $15pp, $18pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Pickpocket Gene - Comedy, magic & pickpocket entertainment, $8pp at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $8pp. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico

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. Dance - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Dave Perryman, $7pp at the door. Concessions available. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Barbara Jean, $8pp. Entertainment - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7-9pm, Helen Russell & Co., $9pp. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, $7pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Mountain Highway, $7pp. A family full of fun, energy, and amazing talent. Thursday, February 10 Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Interested vendors call 605-216-6703. Lunch will be served. 1320 West Frontage Road. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. All You Can Eat Pancakes The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and endless coffee. Bring you own table service. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am-Noon. 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, Burgers and more. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, 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. Country Jam & Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch starts at 11:30 am, Jams are 12:30-3 pm. Lunch features our famous sloppy joes and more. Full band returning including a fiddler. Musician sign up begins at 11:30 am. All musicians and singers welcome. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Homemade goodies

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available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Fish & More - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, $10pp. Friday Lunch - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-12:30pm. 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! Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Homemade goodies and beverage provided, 50/50, great music. Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come enjoy great music with friendly Winter Texans. There will be singing and dancing. Or you’re welcome to just listen. Regardless, a good time will be had by all. We’ve made homemade cookies! Don’t miss it. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Invitation only. Audience welcome. Contact Ray Martin at 618-499-4813. 2201 S. Texas Blvd. RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 4-6pm, Adam Pope, $8pp. 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. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, Night Ryders, Rec Hall. Pass the hat. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Advance tickets $11pp, at the door $12pp. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Rick McEwen, $7pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park,

Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Mountain Highway, $8pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Valentine’s Dance with Gatos Locos - rock. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Valentine dinner and dance with Rewind. Black and white dress dance, tickets on sale starting 1/21/22, $25pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Rock and roll dance, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Advance tickets 219363-5330. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Time Machine, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Shake Rattle & Roll, $8pp & $9pp. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, The Tenors of Comedy, $16pp. Doors open at 6:00 pm, tickets on sale now. Call 956-4231170 to reserve your seat. Big Band/Classic Country Jam Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only. Lounge open 3-9 pm serving pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs, and chili corn dogs. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Hank Williams Revisited, $8pp. Playing the timeless hits of Hank Williams. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Shelly & Darren, $8pp. Sock Hop Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Cruise In! Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Costumes from that era encouraged - prizes for best dressed. Soft drinks and popcorn available. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp. Popcorn, pop, & ice available. BYOB. Masks please. Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, $8pp. Masks please. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Steven May, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Ice and setups available.

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MOBILE HOME LOT RENTAL Acacia RV & MH Park has mobile home lots for rent. Water, septic and garbage included in rent. Contact Cindy at 956884-0202 for details/appointment.

For Sale

CORNER T.V. CABINET, OAK, 2-doors, storage underneath, very good condition, $100.00. 763-7466492. LOT FOR SALE WHY pay rent when you can own your lot. Lot 29 1/2 ft. by 59 ft. Storage shed with nearly new washer and dryer, Quiet Village II, Donna, TX. 515-979-1989. TANDEM AXLE UNITED CARGO Trailer 22ft. long 7ft wide with awning. Interior finished off. $5,000.00. Phone 701-361-6099 30-DAY MOVING SALE! Every day, any time - BY APPOINTMENT! New items added FRIDAYS! Old items discounted 25% MONDAYS! Every week - Victoria Palms RV Resort, Donna. Ginger 956-600-4644.

Garage Sales

COMMUNITY SALE RETAMA VILLAGE South Bentsen Palm Road by Bird Park - Several family sale. February 12, 2022, 8:00-11:00 am. Recreation items, tools, household items, and much more. PARK WIDE YARD SALE Posada del Sol park yard sale in Rec Hall parking lot. February 5th, 28513 S. Palm Ct. Dr., Harlingen, 8am to 12pm. Desserts available. FIG TREE MOBILE HOME park will have their annual garage sale on 2/5/2022 from 9 am to 1 pm.

Golf Carts

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Homes For Sale

STUNNING 2-BDRM. ALADDIN VILLAS Gorgeous brick home. 55+ community. Open spacious living. Texas room. 2-full baths. 2-car garage. Patios. Quiet. Efficient. Clean. Highly insulated. Beautiful treed yard. Fully furnished. Superbly maintained. Move-in immaculate condition. $174,500. 956342-9624. 412 Virgo.

Manufactured Homes

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Mobile Homes

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. 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. 2008 JACO BUNGALOW TRAILER 1 bed, 1 bath, W/D, new fridge, rubber roof, ramp. 55+ Valley View Estates. Stay and play or movable. $18,500. 719-221-9016.

Motor Homes

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Motorcycles

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garage kept, very good condition. Located in Mission. Asking $7,900. Call or text 956-900-4226. 2003 HONDA 1800 GOLDWING Trike, 19,900 miles motor trike conversion, extra lights, chrome luggage rack, drivers back rest, cruise control stereo. Asking $18,000. Located in Mercedes, 701-680-0431.

Park Models

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12x32 Quailridge. Big Valley RV Park Lot A-10. Many newer appliances, refrigerator, heat pump with air conditioning, washer, shower stall and high rise stool, furnishings included, covered patio and carport. Call: 715-216-4844. 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. FOR SALE IN 55+ park, 30x8 with two extensions and 30x8 multipurpose addition. Deck, patio and shed. Fully furnished. Ideal location at Posada del Sol, Harlingen. $8,500. 715-8130604. PARK MODEL FOR SALE in Golden Grove R.V. Park. 12x36, 1 bedroom, heat pump and air, four year

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old washer dryer, furnished, shed, carport. Price $22,000, phone # 218252-4719. RV PARK TRAILER 1983 Town CT RV trailer located at W and I resort in Mission. 1 bed, 1 bath, full awning, and beautiful patio. Roof and A/C new in 2013. New windows in the last 4 years. Inside has been well kept. 612670-5945. 38X10 TOWN & COUNTRY 10X20 Texas room, 8x10 workshop, completely furnished, new floor, $6,500 OBO. Penitas RV Park C-6, Penitas, TX. Come see! 515-250-5253. PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12x36, 1 bed, 1 bath, new kitchen bath flooring, carport, shed. South Padre 24 miles, Boca Chica beach 18 miles. Sunset Palms RV Park, Brownsville. $15,500, 715-966-5107. 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.

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Scooters

POWER CHAIR/SCOOTER LIFT Bruno ASL-250 Out-Sider Meridian/ external power chair or scooter lift fits on back of vehicle. $1,200. 515-4805929.

Travel Trailers

TRAILER 28’ KEYSTONE 2016 RV Super Slide, two full bunk beds, queen bed, everything works great, awning, propane tanks, very clean. $14,000. Call Yolanda, 956-263-3329. 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. TRAILER AND EXTRAS 2002 Country Charm 36 ft. furnished trailer, 12x20 shed with drywall and electric, 8x10 shed (W/D). Rent paid until No-

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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. 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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