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By Kathy Olivarez Mexico’s number one matador, Guillermo Ibarra, will perform in place of Matadora Lupita Lopez at the Santa Maria Bullring on Sunday, Jan. 24. Ibarra is the top ranked matador in Mexico, reports Fred Renk, owner of the bullring. He fought 70 bullfights in 2015 in Mexico and Spain. Lupita Lopez, known as the Mayan Princess, has fought at Santa Maria Bullring many times and was slated to fight on Sunday. However, she was injured last Sunday in Plaza Mexico and cannot come. She called Ibarra and asked him to replace her at See MATADOR pg. 41

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Winter Texans who complete the Winter Texan Survey inserted in today’s issue of the Winter Texan Times will be entered in a drawing for free prizes. Readers may also complete the survey available online at www. UTRGV.edu/WinterTexan. A survey of Winter Texans and their economic impact on the Rio Grande Valley is conducted every two years by The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Business and Tourism Research Center, with assistance from the Winter Texan Times. Winter Texans who complete and send in the survey form enclosed in today’s issue of the Winter Texan Times, or who fill out the online survey, will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $100 cash prize or a Kindle Fire. The Winter Texan Times partners with See SURVEY pg. 42

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Hee Haw star LuLu Roman joins Lone Star Jubilee The Texans, who were voted the Valley’s favorite Gospel Show in 2015, will be returning to the Rio Grande Valley Jan. 24-29 for another Lone Star Jubilee series of entertainment. Fans who attend this season’s Lone Star Jubilee are in for a special treat as Hee Haw super star LuLu Roman joins The Texans for their road tour in the RGV. LuLu Roman has enjoyed many successes in her life, but also more than her share of disappointments and hardships. Famous for her sidesplitting humor and jovial disposition, a lesser-known story lies behind those clear, radiant eyes, which have often been filled with tears of both pain and joy. People know LuLu as the most requested female cast member of the long running hit television series, “Hee Haw.” Many know her as the accomplished and celebrated songwriter, and as the singer who has been successfully making records for over 25 years. Few know that Lulu was born with a thyroid dysfunction in a home for unwed mothers and was soon placed in an orphanage. It was there that her weight problem furthered her pain, preventing her adoption and making her the center of teasing by the other children. It was also during this time that LuLu learned to use her sense of humor as a defense. That sense of humor later evolved into a highly successful career as an actress and comedienne with a lead role on “Hee Haw.” Success and wealth, however, proved poisonous to the actress who began her career in her early twenties. Drug addiction led LuLu on a downward spiral that nearly destroyed Hee Haw’s LuLu Roman her life and her career in 1971. Hee Haw super star LuLu Roman will perform with The Texans See JUBILEE pg. 3 at the Lone Star Jubilee Shows beginning Sunday.

Harlingen Performing Arts performs ‘Enchanted April’

By Kathy Olivarez If you enjoy live theater, the Harlingen Performing Arts Center, located across from the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium at 1209 Fair Park Blvd., has two live theater productions during Winter Texan season you’re sure to love. Lucy Hilliard invited the Winter Texan Times down to the dress performance of “Enchanted April” by Matthew Barber that opened Friday, Jan. 15-17 and will run again Jan. 22-24. Evening productions are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. For reservations, call (956) 412-7529. Hiliard explained the only person who gets paid to work there is the janitor. Everyone else – from those who run the box office to the actors, directors and costume designers – volunteers their time. Prior to Hurricane Dolly there was a small paid staff, but there was so much damage the theater was closed for an entire Enchanted April season for repairs. Now it has resumed proHarlingen Performing Arts Theater will perform the final shows of “Enchanted April” See ENCHANTED APRIL pg. 38 January 22-24. For reservations call (956) 412-7529.

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From pg. 1 LuLu’s search for happiness and acceptance, which had almost led her to personal destruction, instead led her to God. It was her newfound faith in God that led her to begin using a talent that had been lying dormant for many years: her voice. In 1999, LuLu was inducted into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2002 Lulu’s 16th album, a collection of hits and favorites called “Lulu, Inspired” was nominated for a Dove award. In 2006, LuLu recorded the song “Orphan Girl” which is the title song of an “Americana” type-recording project, which features Gospel, Country and Rhythm & Blues. This almost biographical song has become her signature song and is enjoyed in concerts all over the United States. Her latest gospel project “Seven Times” has garnered an international hit song, “Do You Know How To Fly”, and is still being shared across the globe. It also features one of the last songs her precious friend Dottie Rambo wrote for her, “Move Upon Us.” LuLu has just completed a new project entitled “At Last.” The album features 12 of her favorite standards and classics, such as “I Will Always Love You,” “Summertime,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Til I Can Make It On My Own,” and the title song, “At Last.” LuLu’s dear friends Dolly Parton, T. Graham Brown, Linda Davis and Georgette Jones also joined her on the album. In addition to “Hee Haw” LuLu has also been a guest star on such television programs as “The Love Boat” and “Touched By An Angel.” She is also an accomplished author. Her most recent work is a cookbook “Kitchen Komforts.” Although she has been performing for over 40 years, she has no plans to rest or retire. LuLu continues to travel sharing her testimony, her humor and her music. The Texans with LuLu Roman can be seen Sunday, Jan. 24 at Christ Church of the Valley, 2900 Dr. Hugh Emerson Dr., Brownsville, 6 p.m.; Jan. 25, First Baptist Church, 402 Templeton, Combes, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Jan, 26, First United Methodist Church, 1101 Doherty, Mission, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Jan. 27, Fun N Sun Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito, 7 p.m.; Jan. 28, First Baptist Church, 600 S. Kansas St., Weslaco, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; and Jan. 29, Trinity Baptist Church, 2001 Freddy Gonzalez, McAllen, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. A freewill offering of $10 per person is suggested. No one will be turned away if they cannot pay. For more information call (903) 436-5410 or email samraythetexans@aol.com.

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Men Fully in Accord

By Brittany Asbury No one is ever too old or too young to start singing barbershop. The Magic Valley Men of A-Chord chorus is a great example of a singing community coming together to entertain, and to have fun while doing so. The Magic Valley Men of A-Chord was created out of the many Winter Texans who were already a part of a barbershop quartet or chorus in their home states and wanted to keep singing while away from home. It’s a group for all ages. Don Reinhardt and Ken Farley are the oldest members of the Men of A-Chord at 89, while Rob is the youngest at 48, but everyone has the same delight in singing barbershop style harmony. Dennis Bush, a native Texan who has been with the Men of A-Chord for 16 years, explained how he’s seen the chorus grow. “A lot of the Winter Texans are part of the National Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. When they came to Texas, they just naturally looked around for other people who sang, and that was how this group all started.” The Magic Valley Men of A-Chord has been a full chorus for about 25 years, and Bob Lemkuil has been both a singer in the chorus and its director for the last 20 years. He is also an active part of the Senior Ambassadors. He especially wanted to let everyone know that the Men of A-Chord will be teaming up with the Senior Ambassadors, the RGV band, and the Magic Valley Chorus (Sweet Adelines) in a combined concert. “Music for All Ages” will be held on March 4, at Center Church (formerly Trinity Worship Center), located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. To get a preview of the Men of A-Chord, attend their show on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m., at Mission Bell RV Resort, in Mission. For more opportunities to hear this amazingly entertaining group perform, look for their full performance schedule in this issue of the Winter Texan Times. The Men of A-Chord’s official purpose

is to preserve barbershop singing and the music that goes with it, and it’s a real treat to listen to them rousing up the blood with “The Chordbuster March,” or giving fresh life to old favorites like the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “God Bless America,” Still of the Nite,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” “King of the Road,” and “Everybody Loves a Lover.” The Men of A-Chord are also the only group that takes their key from a single, little round pitch pipe, so they never need a piano or tuning fork – or even an excuse – to start singing. To top it off, it really only takes four people – a quartet – to have true barbershop music. One outstanding quartet of the Men of A-Chord is Texas Gold, who sang a wonderful “Java Jive” at a recent rehearsal. Mike Owen is the newest member of Texas Gold, and he has been barbershopping for 18 years. He said with a smile that he was the 47th person out of the 46 people asked to join the quartet. He was part of a quartet called the “Cody Choraliers” in his home city of Leavenworth, Kansas, sang with the Kansas City Chorus, and was also a part of the “Escape!” quartet for fourteen years. When Owen retired and decided to move to Texas, he chose McAllen because the area was familiar and the Men of A-Chord were based there. He explained that while the Men of A-Chord wasn’t a chartered chapter, a lot of the members, including himself, were a part of the BarSee MEN OF A-CHORD pg. 6

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Men of A-Chord Schedule for 2016 MEN OF A-CHORD From pg. 4 bershop Harmony Society, an international group headquartered out of Nashville. Margo Campsey, who met Owen through barbershop singing and has been his partner for 15 years, helped explain barbershop singing. A quartet is made up of the tenor, the lead, the bass, and the baritone whose singing creates “an overtone, which is a blend of the four notes,” and a chorus is made up of any number of these four singing types. Tenors “mostly sing in their falsetto voice, very high; what is called a ‘head voice,’” and there are two very strong tenors in the Men of A-Chord. Owen added that the tenor brings in the “sparkle, or if you will, the zing” to the chord, the lead always sings the melody of the song, while the bass is the root of the chord, and sets the tempo. Owen sings the baritone part, which he describes as “singing all the leftover notes,” and “filling in the holes of the melody.” When these four parts come together and sing, they create a new chord in perfect harmony that is only heard in barbershop singing. If a man likes to sing, and isn’t afraid to sing in public, just come and visit at their rehearsal. As one member of the group said, “if you sing a bad note, they don’t jump on you,” and they’re all easy-going guys who like to ham it up. They meet every Tuesday at 2 p.m., at the St. Mark Methodist Church on the corner of 2nd and Pecan, in McAllen.

Jan 18, Monday, 7pm, Casa Del Valle RV Resort, Alamo Jan 24, Sunday, 2pm, Mission Bell RV Resort, Mission Jan 31, Sunday, 3pm, Paradise Park, Pharr Feb 4, Thursday, 7pm, Victoria Palms Resort, Weslaco Feb 10, Wednesday, 7pm, San Juan Gardens, San Juan Feb 14, Sunday, 7pm, 1st United Methodist Church, Mission Feb 21, Sunday, 7pm, Split Rail RV Park, Mission Feb 28, Sunday, 2pm, Alamo Country Club, Alamo Mar 4, Friday, 7pm, Combined Concert at Trinity Worship Center, Pharr Mar 6, Sunday, 7pm, Leisure World MH Village, Weslaco Mar 10, Thursday, 6pm, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, Alamo Mar 13, Sunday, 7pm, Snow to Sun RV Park, Weslaco

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Goldwing Express returns for another season

Once again the little Irish comedian with the tree Native American sons will be bring their mix of Southern Gospel, comedy, bluegrass and country favorites back to the Valley. Since 2012 when they first arrived, they have been a favorite with Valley Winter Texans. And judging from their heavy schedule, they still are! Bob Baldridge and sons, Paul, Steven and Shawn, who are half Creek Indian, will put on a show that is high-energy. It is a mixture of hard driving acoustics and heart-felt melodies. Bob plays mandolin, sings lead and does much of the comedy. Paul sings high tenor and plays guitar and plays most of the traditional bluegrass. Steven sings baritone and plays banjo and favors gospel music. Shawn play upright fiddle and sings a wide range of notes. Listen for the train-whistle he does with his mouth only when they do their signature song. Long Black Train.â&#x20AC;? In 2003, Goldwing Express won the Midwest award for Entertaining Bluegrass Band of the Year given by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America. Goldwing Express can be seen at Lamplighter Trailer Park in Mission; Jan 16, Mission West Resort; Jan. 17, Gateway RV & Mobile Home Park, Raymondville; Jan. 19, Bentsen Grove Trailer Park; and Jan. 20, Paradise Park, McAllen. On

Jan. 23 they will perform at La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, Jan. 24, Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission; Jan. 25, Country Sunshine RV Resort, Weslaco; Jan. 26, Alamo Rec Veh Park (6:30 p.m.); Jan. 27 Roadrunner RV Park, Jan. 28 at Trophy Gardens RV Resort (6 p.m.). Jan. 29, Circle T RV and Mobile Home Park, Mission (6 p.m.); Jan 20, Seven Oaks Resort, Mission; Jan. 31, Winter Ranch, Alamo, (2 p.m.); and Jan. 31, W&I Resort, Mobile Home Park, Mission. On Feb.1 they can be seen at Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission; Feb. 2, Tip Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Texas RV Resort, Pharr; Feb 4, Casa Del Sol, Donna, Feb. 5, 1015 RV Park, Weslaco; Feb. 6, J&S Palm Shadows RV Park, Mission (2 p.m.); Feb. 6, Restful Valley Ranch Mobile Home Park; Feb. 7, Alamo Palms Mobile Home Park; and Feb. 10, Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile home Park, (6:30 p.m.). All shows are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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PARKS CALENDAR

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 Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes. com. Thursday, January 21 Ticket Sale for Annual Style Show and Luncheon - Aladdin Villas, Mission, tickets go on sale for the public, $12pp, for tickets call 956-583-6784 or 660-5823668, 502 Mercury St., Mission, TX. Craft/Flea Market - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7am-Noon, serving breakfast and a light lunch with some homemade yummy goodies. Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country music jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch available, kitchen opens at 11am, jammer signup starts 11:30am, music begins at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, ample parking. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee available. Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks & coffee at intermission, donations accepted. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Angus hamburger or grilled chicken breast or pork loin sandwich, potato wedges, lots of fixings, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, dessert available. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 4-8pm, fundraiser for Mabel’s Clinic, Casino Night, $15pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm. All Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6pm, all acoustic jam. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Gomer Pyle. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, William Florian Solo, lead singer from The New Christy Minstrels, $8pp. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Farnum Family, $6pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, The Cruisers, $10pp, BYOB, concessions. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Richard Lynch Band, $7pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Golden Era, $7.50pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Greg Jones, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Swing Street, BYOB with setups available. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, January 22 Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Pharr South Arts & Craft Sale - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon, coffee/ rolls & lunch will be served, for more information call 515-276-1009. Blood Drive - Chimney Park, Mission, 8:30-11:30am, donate blood and save a life, give the gift of life, for appointment call 956-585-5061 or just come and donate then. Bible Study - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 10-11am, bring your own bible, meet in library, led by Rev. Don Hickman, BA & MDIV. Country Western Jams - Casa del Sol, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com 7-10pm, Richard Lynch Band, $8pp. PARKS CALENDAR Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, DonFrom pg. 10 Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am12:30pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, cookies & coffee served. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3:30pm, Nashville Grand Ole Opry. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Jam - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm, Vern Young, free will donation. Agency Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Solitary Man - Dennis Amundson, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Diego, $5pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Leslie, $6pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Goldwings. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Jay & Tammy, $5pp. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Nashville Grand Ole Opry. Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, The Jacob Austin Band, $6pp, come and have a great evening. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ron O’Neil Party of One, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chastril, $6pp at the door. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Johnny Gomez, $6pp, funny, variety accordion player. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Bernie & Red, $8pp reserved, $6pp general, variety, snacks available. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Golden Era, $5pp. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco,

na, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, $6pp, popcorn, soda, ice cream for sale. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Sipe and the Country Playboys, $5pp, open to the public, pop, water and ice available. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Paul Eve Show, $6pp at the door. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7:30-10:30pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp in advance, popcorn, pop & ice available, BYOB. Saturday, January 23 Mexican Fiesta Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, please dress in attire you would like, costumes and theme dressing are optional. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, $2.50, eggs, hash-browns, toast $2.50, sausage $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hash browns, bacon and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50, omelettes, sausage, eggs & toast available. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, waffles and much more, your choice of ham or sausage, w/French toast or pancakes, w/applesauce & hot coffee, $3.50pp. Craft Sale and Flea Market - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, breakfast will be served from 8-10am. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm, luncheon served at 11am, varied menu. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Jam Session - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch 11am12:30pm. Entertainment - Magnolia Park, Donna, 2pm, Mama’s Wranglers, $4pp. Dinner - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm, Rib dinner, $7pp. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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tickets sold. State Dinner - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $6pp. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available, doors open one hour prior to dance. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Kenaston Family Band, $5pp, BYOB, free ice. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, William Knight, $7pp, popcorn and soda available. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, The Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Arnie Wolf & Gang. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-9pm, Goldwing Express, $9pp, pop, & ice cream available. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Texas Sweethearts, $5pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $5pp. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, $5pp, BYOB and snacks for tables.

sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, The Agency, $8pp. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, 4 His Glory, $6pp. Southern Anthem Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, $5pp, snacks available. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Country Roland, $5pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Farnum Family - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $7pp. Dance - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Golden Era Rock, $6pp, setups and snacks available, advance tickets available at park office, call 956-5855061 for information. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Mario, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Faith’s Journey, $5pp. Dance - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp, BYOB, free popcorn, ice and sodas available. Sunday, January 24 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 Non-denominational, all welcome, Tom Cassidy. Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Services - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Non-denominational Church - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month, Pastor Darrel Hardy, social with snack and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Church Service Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Church Service - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 9am, Non-denominational with Pastor Mike Hendrick. Church Worship Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9am, non-denominational, Pastor Ralph Hunt, all are welcome, for information call 956532-8707. Non-denominational Service - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 9:15-11am, coffee and refreshments 9:15-10am, worship service 10-11:00am, communion first Sunday of the month, Fiesta Hall, Rev. Don Hickman, BA & MD. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Pe単itas RV Park, Pe単itas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com PARKS CALENDAR Entertainment-Gospel From pg. 15 Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church. Church Services - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, coffee & donuts prior to service. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke. New Blue Grass Jam - Mobile Gardens Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available.

Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, Old Time and Country music. Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available. El Dorado Acres RV Park Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:303:30pm, cake and coffee available, for information call 956-581-6718. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 2pm, Fred King, Bob Dolle & Friends, $5pp. Gospel Music - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 2pm, great Gospel music for everyone. Williamson Branch - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2pm, $7pp, canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss family of dancers, singers, fiddlers. Gold Wing Express - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 2pm, $6pp. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Entertainment/Show - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, Maggie Mae, $7pp, popcorn, soda, ice cream for sale. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam. Gospel Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5:30pm, rootbeer floats at halftime for $1. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Southern Anthem. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, William Florian, former lead singer form The New Christy Minstrels, $7pp. JC Harrison Show - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, $7pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp. Entertainment - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-8:30pm, Johnny & Paul Eve, $6pp. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Butch Danielski Benefit Dance, $3pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Johnny Ray Gomez. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Kavie Rock & Roll, $5pp. Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Positively Country/Definitely Gospel, $6pp at the door. Jam Sessions - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 2pm, open to everyone. Monday, January 25 Jam Session - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 11am, lunch served at 11am, jam starts at 12pm. Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, everyone welcome. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, free admission, snacks, and cookies available. Everyone come and enjoy music and social time. Jammers by invitation only. Country Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, bring a friend, refreshments available. Rock and Roll Jam w/ Host Ed Murray - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch for sale 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1-3pm, dance & sing along. Jam Session - Wagon City North, Mission, 1pm, cookies, all jammers and listeners are welcome, come and have a good time. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, serving hot sandwiches from 12-1pm, concession available. Country Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, all musicians welcome. Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, Friendship Hall, all listeners welcome. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Entertainment - Lemon Tree RV Inn, PARKS CALENDAR From pg. 17 Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 2pm, Goldwing Express, $6pp, everyone welcome. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Leslie Blasing Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3:30pm. Roast Beef Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, cost $5pp for dinner. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Musical Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-9pm, light lunch available for a donation. Super R & R Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 6:30pm. Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wranglers, $7pp. Southern Anthem - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, country (trad & n), gospel, $6pp. Leslie Blasing Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm.

Mission, 7-9pm, Freddie & Shelia Show, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, McAllen Steel Band. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Williamson Branch, $7pp. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Faithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journey, $5pp. John Sager - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $7pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Texas Whiskey Band, $5pp, set ups available, free popcorn, for information call Ron Talbert 479-841-9742. Tuesday, January 26 Craft Sale - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7am, for more information please contact Pat at 507-351-5246. Quilt Show - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8:30am-12:30pm, $2pp, Friendship Hall, features modern and antique quilt displays, quilted art, items for the home and quilted accessories. There will be door prizes, vendors, a craft boutique, and a Second Hand Rose Booth. Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon, friendship hall, come join us, for more information call 956-399-6660. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be availSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 19

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From pg. 18 able from 11am to 12pm, jam will begin at 12-2pm. Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-Noon. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale. Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, country music. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m.

Oleander’s famous cake at half time, hosted by Ray & Gynger. Country Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am to 12:45pm, please use side gate on Sioux Rd. Country Music Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee & cookies served. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations takSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 20

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com concessions available. PARKS CALENDAR From pg. 19 en, popcorn and soda for sale. Country Jam w/ Host Ed Murray Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:307:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out, all welcome. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Goldwing Express. An Evening with Sherwin Linton The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6:308:30pm. Bernie & Red - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Tribute to Reba McEntire, $12pp advance, $15 at the door. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Ron & Jan Easter. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-8:30pm, Richard Lynch Band, $7pp, BYOB, concessions. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Tavie’s Rock & Roll Show, $6pp. Show - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9pm, The Chamberlin’s Show with Southern Expres, country music at it’s best with Doug and Mary, $5pp, open to the public,

Betty Rydell Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $5pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Williamson Branch, $6pp, come & enjoy. Dance - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Larry & Mona Beers, $5pp, public invited, for information call 956793-4099. Wednesday, January 27 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Craft Fair - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 9am-noon, for more information call 956-383-1020. Pancakes - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce, coffee, $3pp, B.Y.O.T.S. Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, biscuits & gravy, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee, $3pp. Craft Sale - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon, crafts, vendors and food. Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch served starting at 11:30am. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 21

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From pg. 20 Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and lunch available, $1 donation. Jam Session - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, join us for a fun afternoon of music and laughs, lunch available 11:30am12:30pm, for information call 956-5855061. Accoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, ballroom, free admission, refreshments available, open to the public, musicians by invitation only. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, tickets will be sold and refreshments served at break time, musicians are by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Social Hour Dance with Diego - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, pass the hat, popcorn, hot dogs, chili dogs, nachos and soft drinks available, for information call Jim 740360-7647 Happy Hour Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased. Biscuits & Gravy - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $5pp, all you can eat, sausage, pancakes, bring your plate setting.

sandwich, 1/4lb hot dog including chips, drink and dessert for $5, karaoke follows. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time. Entertainment/Show - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30pm, John Sager Show, $7pp, popcorn, soda, ice cream for sale. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Jay & Tammy Roy, $6pp. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open. Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wranglers Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, $10pp, BYOB, concessions. Layaffett & Vada Show - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron & Chester Band, $5pp. Dance/Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Leland Jones & Band, $6pp. Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-9pm, The Drifters, $5pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Farnum Family, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7pm, J.C. Bullock, $6pp.

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Estates, mer signup starts 11:30am, music begins Sheila, at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, $7pp. ample parking. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAlCountry Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen len, 7pm, Kenny Hess, $7pp. Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Wade Benson Landry Show - Bentsen Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $7pp. Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. J.C. Harrison - Countryside RV Park, Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Donna, 7-8:30pm, $6pp at the door, con- Mission, 1pm. cessions available. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Goldwing Express - Roadrunner RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm. Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, gates open at 6pm. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Thursday, January 28 Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee availBiscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, able. Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam folJam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement lows. Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, Craft Sale - Ranchero Village, Wesla- 1-3pm, snacks & coffee at intermission, co, 8am, cinnamon rolls for sale at 8am, donations accepted. lunch for sale 12-1pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Craft Sale - Big Valley Trailer Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Donna, 8am-Noon, donuts 8am, lunch Coin, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. menu: sloppy joes, chips, pickles and pie, Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, coffee, iced tea or bottled water. Palmview, 4-5:30pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Angus hamburger or grilled chicken Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mis- breast or pork loin sandwich, potato wedges, lots of fixings, free ice tea or sion, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV lemonade, $5.50pp, dessert available. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mis- Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. sion, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Pancake Breakfast - The Grove SubdiMission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. vision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Dinner & Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country mu- 5pm, $12pp dinner, followed by Johnny sic jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch Ray Gomez show at 6pm. available, kitchen opens at 11am, jamSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 22

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments PARKS CALENDAR From pg. 21 All Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6pm, all acoustic jam. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, John Sager, $7pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, David Church, $10pp. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Mama’s Wranglers, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Senior Prom, Walter Plant, free dance for all residents wearing their park badge. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes. Fundraiser - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, Cross Creek Opry fundraiser for Meadow Lark Ministries, free will donation. Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, The Shadows, $6pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, The Vegas Tribute to Reba McEntyre, starring Corrie Sachs, $12$14pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Ball Family, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, BYOB with setups available. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, January 29 Quilt Show - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 10am-3pm, $1pp. Bible Study - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 10-11am, bring your own bible, meet in library, led by Rev. Don Hickman, BA & MDIV. Style Show - Mission West Resort, 11am, entertainment and lunch provided. Country Western Jams - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am12:30pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, cookies & coffee served. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV &

available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Jam - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm. Music/Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 6pm, Cross Strung, $6pp, BYOB. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm, Jacob Austin Band, free will donation. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp, advanced tickets are available. The Renaissance Rockers Dance Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Bill Chrastil, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Ralph & The Cruisers, $10pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn, advanced ticket sales begin on January 8th, call 956-783-4587. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Swingin Cajun, $6pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Bernie & Red Show. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, David Church. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Goldwing Express, $5pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $6pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Solitaire, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Heart to Heart, $6pp at the door. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $6pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Southern Anthem Band, $5pp in advance, $6pp at the door, doors open at 6pm. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $6pp, popcorn, soda, ice cream for sale. Dance - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7-10pm, Bill & Janet, BYOB, sodas available, free popcorn. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Louie Long and The Drifters, $5pp, open to the public, pop, water and ice available. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $10pp in advance, popcorn, pop and ice available, BYOB.

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George Burns & Friends to perform

Remember the days when the comedy greats were first heard on the radio and later appeared on TV? Winter Texans can once again enjoy the Golden Age of Comedy right here in the Rio Grande Valley. George Burns and Friends will be appearing at Llano Grande Lake Park Resort on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Pete Salzer does an amazing tribute to George Burns. When he appeared at Victoria Palms in 2011, there was a collective “gasp” as he walked on stage. He was the very image of George Burns. And when he spoke, members of the audience thought they were listening to George Burns himself! Salzer captures the look, voice and style of this loveable actor and comedian. He has paid tribute to George Burns at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City, on the stage of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and for a variety of groups and organizations. The Friends section of the show stars Lyn Roberts as Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Jack Benny and Red Skelton. Lynn won the prestigious Bea Fogelman Reel Award for Lifetime achievement for his impersonation of Bob Hope at the International Celebrity Impersonators Convention at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. As “George Burns” reminisces about his comedian friends, Lynn gives his impressions of Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante, Jack Benny and Red Skelton. The audi-

ence will believe these beloved comedians are back on stage in front of them and spend the evening laughing and enjoying the memories. Winter Texans will not want to miss this memorable evening of fun and laughter, which is happening at Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2214 East West Blvd (Highway 83 then south on Mile 2 West to the gate) in Mercedes. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from the Llano Grande activities office. To order and pay by phone call (956) 565-2228. For more information contact Robert Ferguson at (574) 361-2947.

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Ace’s Barbecue is Good Eatin’! For some down home and downright delicious Texas barbecue try Ace’s Barbecue, in Mission. Owner Jose Aguilar has been in business for four years and his food is so good, people are requesting to open franchises in other locations. Aguilar’s food is prepared fresh in the store – from the potato salad and salad greens and coleslaw, to meats and catfish and shrimp. Sides such as rice, beans (charro style), and potato salad are prepared in the restaurant using family recipes. Aguilar uses choice meats or a higher grade when preparing his foods. His briskets and pork are smoked for 14 hours in a Southern Fried Smoker to get that wonderful flavor. The fish and shrimp are fresh and cooked to perfection. The newest item on his menu added just last week is chicken wings. He serves them with barbecue sauce, buffalo sauce and with lemon seasoning. They are first smoked and then flash fried for crispness. Very good! To test this location I took my husband who would rather eat barbecue than anything else and my grandson, “Hollow Leg.” For his entre, “Hollow Leg” chose “The Boss,” a combination brisket and sausage sandwich served with an abundance of French fries. As an appetizer he chose the

chicken wings. The Buffalo wings and “The Boss” disappeared quickly into the growing 17-year-old’s hollow leg and were pronounced delicious. My husband loves brisket and chose a platter with rice and potato salad. It too, disappeared quickly. I chose a “Monster Potato” filled with barbecued brisket. Half of it came home with me for lunch. Aguilar also presented us with a catfish plate, which was very tender and a sample of his shrimp. The catfish were just the way I like them, moist and tender, cooked to perfection. The shrimp were fresh and served with a panko breading. Also good. Since we were all stuffed, that plate was delivered to another grandson who thought it was a great surprise. Our last sample was a serving of peach cobbler, which Aguilar credits with the large number of customers on Mondays. Cobbler is complimentary on Mondays. It too, was delicious! Barbecue lovers will want to sample this feast, perhaps on a Friday evening when musical entertainment is provided. During Winter Texan season last year, Dale & Gale played. Currently, a musician who plays ambient jazz is entertaining. Regardless of when you go, you’ve gotta try Aces Barbecue, located at 2536 E. Griffin Parkway in Mission.

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Texas Citrus Fiesta Coronation is Jan. 28

King Citrus and Queen Citrianna extend a royal invitation to Winter Texans to attend the Texas Citrus Fiesta’s Royal Coronation to begin precisely at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 28 at the Neuhaus Gym on the campus of Mission High School, 1802 Cleo Dawson Drive. This annual coronation has all the pageantry of a royal celebration as heralds sound their trumpets to announce the arrival of the new King Citrus. This will be someone who has made significant contributions to the Texas citrus industry and whose identity has been kept a secret until the time of his announcement at this royal ceremony. Once the new King Citrus is announced the retiring king will crown the new king and pass on the royal scepter. King Citrus will then take the stage to await the arrival of Queen Citrianna LVXXIX. Queen Citrianna’s Royal Court will be seated on stage with the king and queen as will the Tangerine Court, consisting of six-year-old Princess Anna and her court of six-year-olds. Some 23 beautiful duchesses from the provinces of the Rio Grande Valley Citrus Kingdom will be dressed in beautiful ball gowns in the color of the product they represent. The Duchess of Bluebonnet will wear blue while the Duchess of Poinsettia will wear red, creating a rainbow of colors

among the girl’s exquisite ball gowns. The duchesses will be accompanied by their six-year-old boy pages dressed in their finest apparel. The Royal Crown Bearer and the Royal Trainbearers who assist the queen are also six-years-olds and are sometimes known to bring chuckles and laughter to the audience with their antics as their “patiently” remain seated on stage during the evening’s grandiose ceremony. Tickets for the event are $10 for reserved seating and $5 for general admission. To purchase tickets, stop by the Citrus Fiesta office, located at 220 E. 9th Street, Mission. Tickets may also be available at the door. Call the Texas Citrus Fiesta office at (956) 585-9724 for more information.

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Entertainers’ Showcase introduces great new talent By Kathy Olivarez a voice and a presentation somewhat like who started out with the theme of the Lone progressed.

The Entertainers’ Showcase held in Harlingen Wednesday, Jan. 13, offered excellent new choices for entertainment, as well as some fairly new entertainers auditioning for additional jobs performing in the RGV RV resorts. There was not a bad group in the bunch, but some stood out more than others. There were fewer Branson performers than there were in the past but taking their place was a lot of new groups from all across the Midwest. The Winter Texans Times ran a poll asking activity directors in attendance who they thought were the best of those who performed and who they intended to hire. The single most popular name that came up was Williamson Branch, consisting of the Murphy family from Tennessee. The family was comprised of Mom and Dad, two older daughters, and a six-yearold girl who stole the show. She had a good voice and knew the words and performed them with spunk! She captured the audience’s attention when she sang, “You Ain’t Woman Enough to Take My Man,” while being accompanied by the family playing two guitars, a fiddle and a mandolin. When the family was finished, activity directors got up and ran to get in line in the booking room. Helen Russell, playing keyboard and guitar, playing honkytonk music also got a lot of votes early in the morning. With

Dolly Parton, she received a good audience response. When it was over activity directors were running to book her as well. Daddy D Three of Wisconsin was very popular with the rock n roll crowd with songs like “Earth Angel” and “Donna.” Many activity directors indicated they were hiring this new band. Others liked Tavie’s Rock & Roll Show that was full of jokes and songs from the early era of rock. Mario Rosales of Branson was popular. New last year, several activity directors had heard him and a couple told me they would cast their vote for him as one of the best. They were basing their comment on previous experiences because he had not yet performed. Mario does Conway Twitty, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, George Strait and also sings a bit of Gospel. The same comment was made about Adam Pope and Rebel Roots, from Nashville. The band got good audience response from activity directors when they performed “Walk the Line,” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” “The Big Show” with Clayton Watson received a lot of audience response. Clayton said he could do anything from Liberace to George Strait. He played “Last Date,” “Tennessee Waltz,” “Chariots of Fire,” and “How Great Thou Art.” The activity directors loved him. Split Image, a couple of identical twins

Ranger, had a presentation that was different enough several activity directors were planning to book them. Johnny Ray Gomez, who filled the booking room as the last performer to entertain at last year’s showcase was back again this year. He plays accordion, sings and tells lots of jokes about his 60 years in the music field. The Richard Lynch Band from Ohio is back and ready to perform. They were also popular with the audience when singing songs like “She’s Got Me Drinkin’ Again.” Of those performers who have been in the Valley before, Bill Chrastil seemed to be a popular choice among activity directors who applauded his performance. Southern Anthem, the Pausewing Family, has returned bigger and better than ever. Mikaela has an excellent voice that has matured and she was the lead singer for many of their songs. The family sang great harmony and Logan, now ten, cut a mean rug with his fiddle. This is one of those families the Rio Grande Valley is getting to watch grow up as they perform and they get better and better each year. They do a variety of music – from “Seven Bridges Road,” in great harmony – to “Why Not Me?’ “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,’ and of course Logan’s version of the “Orange Blossom Special.” If you haven’t heard them in awhile, you must see them now and how this group has

Lindley Creek, the Greer Family, another outstanding group who has performed in the RGV before, was also very popular with activity directors. They do a variety of music. Jason Whorlow, “The Piano Man,” returning for another season, does Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Armstrong and many others in his one-man show. He too was very popular with activity directors. Ralph Kuster was there with his deep tenor voice. Ralph does a number of holiday shows. His Christmas shows were canceled due to problems getting his visa to enter the country from Canada but he is here and ready to perform. Jenny Casey from Nashville is back and ready to do a full slate of shows. She does a tribute to Dolly Parton and also sings many of her original songs like the one she wrote about her grandmother’s flour sack dresses as a tribute to her. John Sager, three-time “Male Vocalist of the year” in the Valley Star Awards is back with his signature song, “Unchained Melody” and others that the ladies love to hear. Goldwing was there with their signature “Long Black Train” and other country songs with papa telling the jokes as well. They are a very popular group.

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National Bullriders Competition coming Jan. 30-31

Winter Texans, it is time to grab a cowboy hat and a pair of boots and look like a real Texan as KTEX 100.3 presents the “The Hottest 8 Seconds of 2016” in Mercedes. It’s back and it’s bigger and better than ever! The National Professional Bull Riders (NPBR) bring some of the nation’s top bull riders to town for a two-day event on Jan. 30-31 at the RGV Livestock Show Complex, Mercedes. Thirty-five top cowboys will compete for an average of $14,000 in money and prizes. This includes a chance to win one of three $600 Monsoon Silver Champion Trophy Buckles and a sack full of money. The NPBR not only attracts bull riders from Texas and the surrounding states but also from Mexico, Brazil and Australia. The four-footed beasts that cowboys will be trying to score points on will be top bucking bulls that are the up and coming stars of professional bull riding. Many of the bulls that have performed in the Mercedes NPBR in the past have been featured bucking bulls on television. This is a chance to be up close and personal with the bulls and the bull riders. Viewers will experience the thrills and spills of each one and be able to cheer on their favorite contestant. Returning this year will be the South

Texas Bull Fight Challenge. This will be the first stop on the South Texas Bull Fight Challenge Tour. Five top bullfighters will be competing against each other not only for money in their pockets but also for a chance to perform in Las Vegas. In 2016, the South Texas Freestyle Bull Fight Challenge will become a sanctioned event for Bullfighters Only. Founded in 2015, Bullfighters Only is a platform created to revolutionize the sport of American Bullfighting. There is now a seven-day event being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the NFR with a World Champion to be crowned at the end of seven days. Several of this year’s contestants have competed at NPBR events. Protection and Freestyle bull fighting competition is making bull riding even more exciting for the fans and athletes alike. In a freestyle bullfight, the bullfighter goes one-on-one against a Mexican Fighting Bull for 70 seconds. The bullfighter is judged on his willingness to expose himself to risk and on his aggressiveness. Several World Champion Bull Fighters are gearing up for this challenge. Pro Rodeo Clown and Barrelman, Rockin’ Robbie Hodges of Cave Spring, GA will be back to show off his comedy See BULLRIDERS pg. 30

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Jan. 21 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Jan. 21 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information. Jan. 22-24 -- Harlingen Performing Arts Theater, 1209 Fair Park Blvd. will preset â&#x20AC;&#x153;Enchanted Aprilâ&#x20AC;? Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Jan. 23 -- Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave., will host Mission Historical ICON: Tom Landry. Jan. 23 -- Historic tours of Old Fort Brown by Jim, 10 a.m. Meet at Oliveira Library, 80 Fort Brown St., Brownsville. Tours cost $10 each. Call Jim Mills at (956) 408-0886 for reservations. Jan. 23 -- A ghost hunt will take place at 8 p.m. at Historic Fort Brown, 80 Fort Brown St., Brownsville. Park in front of the Oliveira Library and meet there in parking lot. Admission is $20 per person. Call (956) 541-5560 for more information. Jan. 23 -- Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The

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park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of Los Fresnos. Jan. 24 -- The RGV Concert Band will present a concert at Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco, at 3 p.m. Donations accepted. Jan. 28 -- Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave., will host a luncheon and autograph signing with Author Karen Gerhardt who wrote a book about the Texas Citrus Fiesta at noon. There will also be a display on the Texas Citrus Fiesta in the museum. For information call (956) 5808646. Tickets are $12 and are available at the museum. Jan. 28 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Jan. 28 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information. Jan. 29 -- UTRGV Faculty Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m., TSC Arts Center-Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Jan. 29-31-- Mariachi Aztlan, Fri., 7:30 p.m., Sat & Sun. 3 p.m., Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg. For more information

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Winnebago Product Owners Minnesota Winnebago Club invites owners of Winnebago Industries products and guests to meet for lunch at 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on N. 2nd St., McAllen, on Thursday, Jan. 21. Questions--call 612578-2854. Tennessee Luncheon Meet and greet fellow Tennesseans, Friday, Jan. 22 at Luby’s, 2001 W. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. Meet for fellowship at 10 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. Dutch treat. For information call (956) 361-5147 or e-mail jmyers2A@juno.com. Woodbury County, Iowa Residents of Woodbury County, Iowa and surrounding areas will meet Monday, Jan. 25 at 12 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen. For information call Sherry Hogan at (712) 259-2222 or email sherryh307@aol.com. Kanabec County, Minnesota Residents of Kanabec County, Minnesota will have a reunion Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen. For questions call Jim at (320) 2822806 or Jerry at (320) 237-8844. New Prague, Jordan and Belle Plaine Residents of New Prague, Jordan and

Bell Plaine, Minnesota will have their annual luncheon at Harold’s Kountry Kitchen in Donna on Monday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. For more information call Dick Eischens at 952-217-9919. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. will meet Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Echo Hotel in Edinburg. P.E.O. Members visiting the Rio Grande Valley are invited to attend. Lunch will be at 12:15 p.m., followed by a meeting and program. For reservations call Lynne Kephart at (563) 419-1619. Excel of Iowa All present and past Excel Owners of Iowa will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St., McAllen, 11 a.m. For info call Lynn at 641-425-3283 Gage County, Nebraska Residents of Gage County, Nebraska will meet Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 11:30 a.m. at American Legion Post #37, 1305 E. Jasmine, McAllen. For reservations call (785) 447-0188 or (956) 585-5241. National Camping Travelers A National Camping Travelers luncheon is planed for Jan. 27 at Don Lupe Grill (formerly Nelda’s) in Palmview. Take exit 130 from Exp. 83 and Valley See REUNIONS pg. 33

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From pg. 32 West Plaza will be on the right. Order off the menu at noon. Call Dale Verran at (988) 329-0475 or email fdv1935@gmail. com. Crawford County, Ill. Residents of Crawford County, Illinois and area will hold a reunion Thursday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at Harold’s Kountry Kitchen in Donna. For information call (618) 553-8004. Clara County, MN Residents of Clara County, Minnesota and surrounding area will meet Jan. 29 at 9 a.m. for breakfast at Ann’s Restaurant in San Juan. For more information call Dianne at 320-894-1398. Oklahoma Reunion The annual Oklahoma Winter Texan Luncheon will be held at the La Feria Shrine Club, 13415 E. Expressway 83 on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required. Lunch will be $10 payable at the door Call Linda Kimmee at (918) 244-1149 or Mary Price at (918) 257-2334. Grundy County & NW Missouri Residents of Grundy County and northwest Missouri will meet for lunch at Harold’s Kountry Kitchen, on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at noon. For information call (660) 359-1075 or (660) 654-0553. Retired Nurse’s Luncheon See REUNIONS pg. 48

From pg. 31 call the UT-RGV Box Office for the Performing Arts Complex at (956) 665-3881. Jan. 30 -- Harlingen Art Night, downtown Harlingen, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 30 -- Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of Los Fresnos. Feb.1 -- UTRGV Faculty Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Complex-Edinburg. For more information call the UT-RGV Box Office for the Performing Arts Complex at (956) 665-3881. Feb. 2-3 – Snowbird Extravaganza, McAllen Convention Center, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment. Feb. 4 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Feb. 4 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information. Feb. 4 -- Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “Pops with All That Jazz” at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Call (956) 661-1615 or go online to www.valleyorchestra.org.

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com April” came over to say hello. Trained in ENCHANTED APRIL dance and theater arts in Chicago, she startFrom pg. 1 ductions on an all-volunteer basis. Some of the actors and actresses have had professional theater training. Others have never been on stage before. The directors teach them basics of stage lingo and stage presence. A play such as “Enchanted April” takes about six weeks to get ready. Once the cast is set there are three rehearsals a week. If there are dance steps involved in any of the scenes Lori Rodgers Dance Studio works with the cast on weekends to teach the dance routines. If the production coming up is a musical like Rodgers and Hammersteins’ “Oklahoma,” that will be presented February 26-28 and March 3-6, it takes about eight weeks to get ready. It not only involves dancing and singing but an orchestra must be hired to play the music. As the Winter Texan Times spoke with Hilliard in her office, there were a group of about 20 people seated in chairs in the lobby with a music teacher who was teaching them to sing the songs from the music while the cast of “Enchanted April” was backstage getting ready for their dress rehearsal. The tour continued to the auditorium where there was an entire row of seats reserved for those who are handicapped and cannot climb stairs. The rows are long with comfortable seats and there is seating capacity for 274 people. Carol Kent, director of “Enchanted

ed acting at age 15 and has enjoyed participating in theater arts for the last 43 years. She performed there in a lot of “black box” theater presentations. One of her performances was in Tennessee Williams’ “Suddenly Last Summer,” while another was Noel Coward’s “Hayfever.” When her parents retired they moved to the Valley, and after her father died she moved here to be with her mother. She lives in Country Sunshine and enjoys it much better than Chicago’s cold winters. For the last three years she has been involved with Harlingen Performing Arts Theater (HPAT). “Enchanted April” is the story of two London housewives who are confused about their place in the war at the end of World War I. Women went to work while the men fought the war, but when the men came home they were supposed to return to being subservient housewives. At the same time there was a Sufferage Movement going on to give women the right to vote. The two women rent a castle in sunny Italy in April when the weather is dreary back home. They invite two other very different women along to help share expenses and they all learn a bit about themselves. Characters are Lotty Wilson played by Sharon Hearn, Rose Arnott, Jenny Remington; Frederick Arnott, Brian R. Svendsen; Caroline Bramble, Veronica Avila; Mrs. Graves, Rand Lappin; Antony Wilding, See ENCHANTED APRIL pg. 39

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From pg. 1 Jorge De la Rosa and Costanza, Kathy Eunice. Lotty, who is the leading role as a starry-eyed housewife dreaming of a life less dreary than she was living, carried the show. Although a definite stuffed shirt in the beginning of the play, her husband, Frederick, definitely livened up when he came to visit her in Italy. And Mrs. Graves was the perfect demanding old English woman and quite annoying as she was supposed to be. The costumes were delightful and correct to the era, thanks to the talents of Mary Ricciardi, who has been designing costumes for HPAT productions for over 30 years. In all, it was a delightful production. Musicals tend to cost more to produce and tickets are a bit higher, thus “Oklahoma” ticket prices are $20. Hilliard explains

at least two a year. They have done “The Sound of Music” and “Fiddler on the Roof” in the last couple years. In spite of the additional cost, musicals tend to sell out quickly. P.J. the director for “Oklahoma,” said it is a great family musical, and besides, “Who could go wrong with a Rodgers and Hammerstein production?” Live theater is a wonderful experience and we encourage our readers to go out and support this tiny troupe of actors and actresses. And be sure to call early to reserve your tickets for “Oklahoma.” Call (956) 412-7529 and leave a message about the day of the performance desired and how many tickets you need. If tickets are not available, there will be a call back. Otherwise reservations are set. Pay at the door upon arrival one hour before the production starts.

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pg. 1 because she could not walk after being tossed by the bull, as the fans cheered her performance. In spite of her injuries she waved the bull’s ear high in the air with her good arm, causing her fans to go wild. Ibarra will be challenged by Matador Cesar Casteñeda, who is currently the fourth-ranked bullfighter in Mexico. This will be a rare opportunity to see Mexico’s top ranked matador and the fourth-ranked matador in competition at Santa Maria Bullring. Tickets are available at the Winter Texan Times, located at 1217 N. Conway Ave. in Mission, and at Border Tire, located at Business 83 and Mayberry Road in Mission (956-585-8473). Or for directions and reservations call the bullring at 956-481-3300, then pay upon arrival. The gates open at 1 p.m. The bullfight begins at 4 p.m. sharp. Great food and beverage are available, and the restrooms are immaculate.

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The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley to conduct the bi-annual survey of Winter Texans. “We encourage our Winter Texan readers to complete the survey online at www. UTRGV.edu/WinterTexan for faster and more accurate results or they can mail the completed questionnaire back to the university Tourism Research Center, which is conducting the survey,” said Jim Brunson, publisher of the Winter Texan Times. To enter the prize drawing, fill out the

printed on the form no later than Feb. 26. Survey forms may also be dropped off at the Winter Texan Times office, located at 1217 N. Conway, Mission. All survey forms received by Feb. 26 will be entered in the drawing, including those completed online. Only one survey per household will be permitted. The survey is an important tool for the university Tourism Research Center to measure the economic impact of Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley. “Valley community and business leaders need to know how important Winter

information. Winter Texans should know that all information provided will be kept confidential. The data will be tabulated and only statistical information will be made public,” said Dr. Penny Simpson, Professor of Marketing and Director of the Business and Tourism Research Center in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at UTRGV. “Almost 1,400 Winter Texans responded to the last survey, conducted in 2014,” Brunson said. “We hope Winter Texans help us beat that number this year by taking a minute to fill out the survey – and

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FIFTH WHEELS FOR SALE 2011 Sundance XLT 5th Wheel Model 275RE, $15K OBO, call 715-466-5057 or 218-348-0179. REDUCED PRICE $5,500 Sunnybrook 27’, full slide, clean and ready to use, new roof and slide motor, 2013 Citrus Valley #838, 815-656-1301. 2001 JAYCO DESIGNER Legacy 33ft., 3 slides, island kitchen, new toilet, new carpet, very nice condition, $9,500 OBO, 956-6519864. 2003 EVEREST 3-slides turnkey, fully loaded, deck, flower garden, located at Fig Tree RV Resort Lot 92, call 217-473-6121. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842. 1996 KOMFORT 5TH Wheel 32”, two slide outs, new water heater, like new, toilet, ac/ furnace, frig., washer/dryer, $6,500, 763360-5436. 1999 36FT CARDINAL 5th Wheel trailer, 3 slide-outs, 3 axles, fully furnished, dishes, etc., $9,000, 308-380-0443. 2011 BIG HORN 3610 RE 4 slides, fireplace, king bed, 42” TV, w/d hookup, $40,000 OBO,

641-521-0553. 2011 DURANGO 5TH wheel by KZ, halfton towable, 32’ with three slides, large living area, clean, good condition, well maintained, non-smokers, no pets, can be seen at Seven Oaks, 801 S. Inspiration Rd., lot 79, Mission, priced below used retail, 402-464-9460. 2010 33FT MONTANA Mountaineer w/3 slides, side isle, lots of extras & very clean, $24,900, 309-338-5700. 2004 WILDERNESS, 28FT. rear kitchen, 1 slide, new carpet, tires, brakes, very clean, 956-781-9421. 2004 CARDINAL 33RL, 3 slides, $12,000, see by appointment 1047 Durango, Weslaco, Trails End Park, 405-715-2746. CEDAR CREEK 36RLTS, 3 slides, excellent condition, valued at $24,000- $29,000, priced at $22,000, 970-471-2465. MONTANA 2004 5TH wheel, 34ft, 4 slides, very nice, one owner, $18,000 OBO, 956821-5362. WE PAY TOP cash for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes and cars, 956-867-2366. 2002 JAYCO DESIGNER Legacy 5th wheel, 3 slideouts, awning, w/d, fireplace, asking price $15,500, call 956-464-9304. 2012 37’ MONTANA 5th wheel, 4 slides, King bed, 2 tv’s, horseshoe kitchen, hide-a-bed, fireplace, electric awning, portable wooden steps, 7604 Bogey, Hidden Valley Ranch, 217-454-0063. 2001 35’ CARDINAL 5th wheel, island kitch-

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RV LOTS, ALAMO, TX, 55+ park, gated, $300 bottom shelf, never used, phone 956-357a month, two months minimum, 763-229- 3724. LIKE NEW, 4 WHEEL walker with seat by 2233, www.harpervalleyrvparkwebs.com. Medline, $40, 320-629-6182. HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH 7515 Par Drive Lot FOR SALE 51, Texas shed, kitchen, bathroom, living LOT’S 25X65, CONCRETE, all utilities, next to room, partially furnished, appliances, cart golf course in quiet park in Edinburg, $9,500, storage, parking for camper, close to clubhouse, 308-216-1236. 512-423-7929. FULLY FURNISHED 552 square foot Texas 2006 TOP OF line mobile home 16X40, in gatroom on 40X80 cement lot, includes RV hook ed community, you own your lot, large shed up, own your property Hidden Valley Ranch includes some furniture, asking $41,000, 55+ park Mission, TX, NO reasonable offer possible owner finance, call 956-702-7679 or 608-774-7550. refused, 715-897-9364. PECANS, NEW CROP, North Texas paper- CONDO, 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, 55+ commushell, $2.50 & $3.50 per pound, 940 -569- nity, call 956-457-5932. RV LOT 32’X100’ Green Gate Grove with re5464 or 940-631-5464. EZ WHEELS MOTORIZED scooter, bought cently built ranch style 14’X24’ Texas room & new July 2014, have manual, excellent con- 6’X24’ porch for shade, 50amp service for RV with separate 50amp service for Texas room, dition, $1,800 OBO, 956-781-6216. ROADMASTER STERLING TOW Bar with several fruit trees, decorative water fountain cover $550/offer cash, Palmdale RV Resort & lots of concrete, washer/dryer, refrigerator, Los Fresnos, Tx., Otis Larson lot#91, 608- lawnmower, trimmer & more, $31,000, 956529-5725. 853-0188. HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH 40X75 lot with fully HARMAR SCOOTER LIFT for sale, fits all furnished 12X20 Texas room, $18,300, de- vehicles and in excellent condition, 956-2440699. tails call 608-346-8851. SQUARE DANCE CLOTHES, can cans, like 2 BEDROOM, 2 Bath, Deck Country Palms FOR RENT new, plus belts and all accessories, Snow to RV Park, $900.yr. for sale or rent, 507-4298945 and lot for sale at Royal Palms, Alamo. Sun RV Park, 956-351-5497. 2006, 1 BEDROOM mobile, partly furnished, NEW BOX, NEVER used, Roadmaster Fal- 2002 NEW VISION, 38’ Triple Axle, 5th Wheel very nice, close to golf course in gated com- con 2 Towbar, motor home mount, 2” hitch, plus contents, asking $10,000, phone Frank munity, located at 719 August Drive Pharr, 6,000 lbs, $500, 956-243-5779. 956-545-0637. TX, 956-702-7679. SOLID WOOD WORK bench with 4- drawers, DIAMOND PLATE STORAGE box. 49Lxen, washer & dryer, new awning, ybo, 956530-7714. 2013 37FT MONTE Carlo 5th wheel, 3 slides, w/d, self-contained, 2 a/c, many extras! Will deliver within reason, hitch goes with it, $27,900 OBO, 505-710-0878. 1997 TRAVEL SUPREME, everything goes building w/12X12 shed, golf cart building, enclosed washer and dryer, $20,000. Bit-OHeaven Lot 633, 660-265-9000. 36’ 2007 SELECT Suites, 3 slides, propane generator, washer/dryer, fireplace, thermopane windows, air ride hitch, loaded with extras, was $70,000+ new, used only 9 months like new, cherry wood interior, $22,000, 479253-1527. 2003 EXCEL LIMITED 35SKO triple slide, clean, stored winters, newer tires, below book, delivery possible, 507-383-7449, averycc@frontiernet.net. 2005 MONTANA 36 ft, 3 slides, 2 a/c, arctic package, 2 TV’s, satellite, $18,500 OBO. 2001 F-250 Super Duty Crew Lariat 7.3 diesel, 111,000 miles, 50 gal aux tank, hitch, excellent condition, will sell as package $31,500 or 5th wheel separate, 402-450-7836 or 402450-7756.

15Wx15H, sealed sloped lid with locks. $100r g OBO 816-718-4232. GOLF CAR SERVICE and Repair, check outf our crown batteries, set of 6-6volts $606, setR of 6-8volts $648 and set of 4 -12volts $678,p 12 months warranty, made in USA, call 956-t f 599-9071 or 956-783-3946. w 3 GARAGE SALES 2 MONTE CRISTO ANNUAL community sale, Saturday January 23, 8-11am, enter gate at Monte Cristo & Kenyon. P C HEALTH s HAVE KNEE PAIN, foot, hip, back shoulder,e stomach, migraines, diabetes or any illness,D call for a free evaluation 956-502-9668, Mr. Jarimba. No medication, no surgery, same day results. 1 R HOMES FOR SALE i RETAMA: LARGE LOT, palapa, finishedd coach house, close to club house, roomn for largest rv, email me for more info/D pictures: 2224Seagull@gmail.com, mo-c r bile:312-543-9809. BRICK HOME 1,830 sq. ft. living, dining,9 kitchen, living room open, special features,1 1 by appointment, phone 956-357-3724. LAKEWOD VILLAGE, HARLINGEN, gat-m ed community, 55+, 2 BR, 2Bths, carport,1

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rocked yard, Assoc. fees $360/year, own ground, furnished, updated, $75,000, across from club house, pool, 515-270-8867. RETAMA VILLAGE, MISSION, 2br, 2ba, RV port home w/50ft FHV, covered RV parking, tiled Pergola covered courtyard, corner lot, furnished, gated 55+ community, $235K, see website Retamarentals.com for pictures of 3700 Heron Way, Open House every Sunday, 2-4 pm., 321-480-4999.

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16X44 OAK CREEK, deeded lot, Hidden Valley Ranch, new insulated steel roof, huge deck, insulated awning, shed with bathroom, laundry, storage, all electric, furnished, $53,900 negotiable, 701-269-9032. DOUBLEWIDE AND LOT, Pharr South gated community, remodeled 2-2-1 with bonus room, garage, workshop, fenced furnished, 956-999-4049. 1995, 14X76, 3-2 Oak Creek, furnished, 16X22 sunroom, carport, $19,900 OBO, Alamo, 956-240-1104 or 210-535-5133. 14X66 SKYLINE MOBILE, two bedroom, two

full baths with shower, living room & kitchen, laundry room, 16X33ft family room, large workshop with tools. 10X16 front porch, all furniture stays, includes all appliances, plus water softener, RO system, 2 TV’s, ready to occupy, $36,000 or best offer, Texas Trails, appointment 417-988-5410. 1993, 16X56, 2BD, 2b, furnished, awnings, carport, available immediately, Rollin Homes RV Park, $22,000, 218-841-5314. 14X52 MOBILE HOME, 1br/1ba, carport, contents included, Rolling Home Park #37, Mission, phone 419-278-0147. FURNISHED, 2BD/2 baths, Texas room, patio, carport, storage building attached, w/ work bench, includes central heat and air, Wagon City South, Mission, 417-459-5007. 2012 16’X40’ mobile, 22’X36’ covered patio/ carport, with built in 10’X20’ workshop/shed with storage for golf cart, Palm Shadows RV Park, Donna, call 817-688-4608. FURNISHED TWO BEDROOM, two bathroom, wheelchair accessible, Texas room, shed, treed lot Shady Acres, Donna, raffies@ mymts.net or 956-377-1534. 14X44 MOBILE HOME with open floor plan, light paneling, fully furnished, updated kitchen & bath, some new appliances, covered carport w/concrete, washer in shed, $12,000 negotiable, Orange Grove RV Park lot #20, 515-554-7970. 2BDRM, 1 BATH, own lot, all appliances, attached shed, car port, 101 Stagecoach Wagon City South, 573-586-0878.

PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home Park, 55 + gated community, 1402 S. Cage, privately owned homes & lots, open house February 6th & 7th, 1-4pm, for info call 956-283-8764. 2007 CLAYTON & LOT, 16X70, 3br, 2 bath, Wagon City South, Mission, furnished, full concrete pad, double wide awning, 12X12 shed. Excellent! Open Sunday 1-3pm, $55,000, 563-210-3657. BARGAIN! OWNED LOT, 14X60, bath & 1/2, furnished, gated park, covered parking, tiled patio, hall, indoor pool, wired shed/shop, $35,000, 956-502-5590. 1999, 16X56, 2BD/2ba, fully furnished, 12X32 awning decks, 8X10 shed, laminate flooring, 55+, gated, 956-584-0067. OWN YOUR LOT, 55+ Winter Green Estates, 14X84, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, mostly furnished, 956-566-3607. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE THROUGH tinted windows from 14X24 Texas room, coffee breaks on protected 14X10 patio, cooking comfort in 18X14 kitchen/furnished dining room with island, China cabinets, and plenty of natural light, beautifully decorated and furnished 18X16 living room, spacious 18X12 furnished master bedroom with walk-in closet and walk-in shower in 18X6 double sink full bath, are the highlights of this 18X76 mobile home. Enjoy your leisure with 2 additional bedrooms, one additional full bath, separate laundry/pantry (all appliances included), workshop/storage room, and separate Rubbermaid 7X10 storage shed. All sinks and

faucets new; AC, water softener, water heater recently replaced. All of this in an active and safely gated community - Texas Trails Resort, 956-702-2772. 14X60, 2 BED, 2 bath, canopy, fully furnished, large shed, metal roof, $15,000, call 956-342-8765. 1 BEDROOM, BATH, laminate floors, screen room, 2 storage sheds, carport, under large tree, 515-571-2189. 16X76, 1,216 SQ. ft. over $35,000 spent on renovations since 2010, steel roof, vinyl sliding, new flooring, Country Sunshine RV Park, Weslaco; 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, new ensuite, carport, shed, many extras, 6 appliances, $37,900, 613-541-7758. OWN YOUR OWN lot, 2b/r, 2b, new siding, new windows, large Texas room, c/air, 2 sheds, Tip of Texas RV Resort, 956-7820160. 14X56 SCHULT MOBILE home in Texas Trails 55+ park, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, double windows, handicap shower, fully furnished, oversized attached shed, carport, full cement pad, close to clubhouse, 956-787-7350. DOUBLE WIDE, FULLY furnished, 28X44 covered carport and deck, shed, Casa del Valle, $44,900, 956-783-2330 or 785-713-2271. 2007 PALM HARBOR Mobile Home, 2,000sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bath, washer and dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, new carpet, new air conditioner, large front porch, air conditioned shed, 956-283-1240. MOBILE HOME FOR sale, new hotwater

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heater/ air conditioner, steel roof, furnished carport, all electric, 2 bedroom, $23,000, furnished, 262-496-5742. 14X48, 2 BED, 1 bath, fully furnished plus many extras, 10X24 deck, gated family community, 956-994-1530.

MOTOR HOMES 2000 CLASS C Coachman Ford E450, 55,000 miles, $12,000, Paradise Park B-11, N. Expressway 77, 540-250-1593. 1997 36’ FORETRAVEL 295, 325 Cummings diesel Allison 6 speed transmission w/retarder, w/d, 2dr refrigerator, micro/conv. oven, roof dish, can be seen at The Grove lot 28 San Juan, $25,000, 614-657-6363.

2008 37’ WINNEBAGO Destination w/2 slides, rear gas pusher w/new tires and new 4 dr. refrig., 38,500 miles, very good condition, $75,000 negotiable, 432-638-2967 or 432-638-2978. 2006 CLASS C Gulfstream MH 5500 Chevy engine, new tires, 60,000 miles, $48,000, 224-305-4457.

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2007 Honda Goldwing, 20,500 miles, $13,500, located at Trophy Gardens RV Park lot 342, 605-690-5761. TRIKE YOUR MOTORCYCLE with Towpac Instatrike, 1/3 the cost of triking your bike, 8” wheels $2,719; 12” wheels $3,299; 14”

radials $3,463 plus shipping, call Darrell at New roof-2016, all windows were replaced, 612-840-5030. all new kitchen - real oak cupboards (with a lot of storage), new 24” gas stove, washer PARK MODELS and gas dryer, small deck (enough room for 2 chairs and small grill), carport, shed, lemon FOR SALE PARK model, 2 tip outs, screen in and orange tree, $15,000, call 612-214-5636. porch, storage shed in good condition, new 1996 WOODLAND PARK, Park Model, hot water tank, fully furnished, 1 bedroom, 39’x12’, excellent condition, 8’x12’ shed, 1 bath, carport, gated 55+ community, Big 12’x53’ awning, carport, furnished w/washer Valley Park, Donna, TX, priced for quick sale & dryer, 612-799-3595. $13,000 or reasonable offer, call 816-536- FURNISHED 14’X38’ roof over, covered 1004. patio, large carport, sheds, many 2015 upREADY TO MOVE in 2002 Chariot 12X39, like grades, new fridge, Mission, 479-270-8971. new, central heat, central air, roofing and siding windows and water heater, all three years SERVICES old also included pair cement steps, carport shed, one bedroom, one bath, semi-fur- MINNESOTA MAN IS back. The 11th yr to fix nished, price $22,500, Casa del Valle Lot #38, & install your floors, cr tile, carpet, vinyl. Est. your prices, 651-261-1573, 40 yr. experience. phone 715-302-2246. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS, South Texas models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a Roofing & Siding contractor of choice, cusgood deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842. tom carports, Trueroofing.net, 956-8842001 CELEBRITY, 36FT., 2 tip outs, $10,000 1688. OBO, Acacia Park, Alamo, TX, 641-990-5408. REPAIR OF AQUA Hot Controller and Dometic SPLIT RAIL PARK Lot 199, 1998 Kroff park Four Button thermostats. Call Jim at Frerichs model, 12X32 with 11X33 Texas room, excel- Electronics, 308-440-5154. lent condition, 50 ampere power, furnished, APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handywasher/dryer, 40 gal. water tank, 6X6 shed, man plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 air conditioning, $18,900 OBO, Bob 306-537- years experience, 956-584-7817. 0716. COMPUTER AND GUITAR/Luthier repairs, PARK MODEL, TEXAS room, patio, shed, 25 years experience. Software hardware and central air, in house washer dryer, walking electronics, Roy 956-472-1089. distance form activities, metal roof, very MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole startgood condition, Casa del Valle, Alamo, 217- ing at $15, call 956-739-5524. 257-3416. PARK MODEL WITH Texas room, furnished, TRAVEL TRAILERS new AC & heat, washer & dryer, 2 TV’s, $25,900 OBO, call 956-451-9579. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park 1999 WITH 5 appliances, new roof and floor- models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a ing, one bedroom, one bath, excellent condi- good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842. tion, Rio Valley Estates, Dale 956-373-1935. WE PAY TOP cash for your RV’s, travel trail1999 CHARIOT EAGLE Park model, Park ers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes Place Estate, Harlingen, very nice, second and cars, 956-867-2366. owner, call for many details, $23,500, lot rent 2007 SUNNY BROOK 32ft. travel trailer, two bedroom, two slides, dishes, pots and pans, paid until April 1, 2016, 651-278-2868. 2008 SANDPIPER, 41 ft. Park Model, tow- two shops - one is air conditioned with w/d, able, 2 large slides, fully equipped and fur- lots of extras, 55+ park, gated community, nished, $19,050. Available immediately, 417- call for more details in San Benito, TX, you need to look at this one, cell 580-380-7600. 399-5914 and 417-399-5917. 12’X24’ TRAILER for sale w/12’x24’ Texas 2014 ASPEN TRAIL 2710BH Travel Trailer, room addition, Split Rail RV Park, Lot 141, length 28’ 7”, Dry Weight 4,750 lbs, Sleeps

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8, Private front walk-around Queen bedroom, a sofa/bed, dinette/bed, 2 rear bunks, 3 burner r cook top, microwave, refrigerator, full bath r (tub/shower, sink and RV stool), DVD/CD/FM n stereo (2 inside & 2 outside speakers), Sale Price $15,000. 956-585-4481. , 34’ HOLIDAY RAMBLER, excellent condi, tion, $17,900; 8X5 Continental cargo trailer $1,500, negotiable, 570-407-2597.

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From pg. 33 All Winter Texan Retired RN’s and - LPN’s wintering in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to get together Tuesday, Feb. 2 for a buffet luncheon ($6.49 per person plus tax) at Peter Piper Pizza, 31010 E. k Expressway 83, Weslaco. Fun starts at a 10:30 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m. A social, announcements and door prizes will follow. No reservations are required Call Jan s Bergman at (956) 781-8485 or (965) 5321223 for information. Rio Grande Retired Rails Rio Grande Retired Rails will meet , , Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Harold’s Country Kitchen in Donna at 11 a.m. for fellowu ship and noon for a meal. For information contact Ernie Olson at (956) 784-4602 or , email ernie4056@hotmail.com. Armstrong, Pirelli and s Titan Tires Retirees Retirees from Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli and Titan Tires will meet for lunch at Anne’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Call al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholser at (515) 262- 7791 for information. Treasure lakes RV Owners Treasurer Lakes RV Owners will meet Feb. 3 at Victoria Palms at 11:30 for their annual reunion. Quaker Oats Quaker Oats retirees will host their annual luncheon at Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road, in Mission at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

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