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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Donna celebrates Chisholm Trail Festival

Toughest bulls of the season coming to Santa Maria

By Kathy Olivarez LA GLORIA – Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria will present bulls from Rancho Viejo, in Tlaxcala, Mexico for the third Winter Texan season world class bloodless bullfight on Sunday, Feb. 14.

Promising to be the fight of the season, never in the bullfight history of Santa Maria have the bulls been this size.

See SANTA MARIA pg. 19

Vote for 2016 Valley Star Awards It is time again to select Winter Texans’ favorite entertainers for the 2016 Valley Star Awards. This year’s ballot is in this week’s edition of the Winter Texan Times on page 8. Choose to use the ballot in today’s paper and mail it to 1217 N. Conway, Mission TX 78572, or, vote online at www.wttrgv.com. Ballots must be received by Feb. 16 to be counted.

Nominees for Male Vocalist of the Year are John Sager, Mario, Bill Chrastil and J.C. Harrisson. Female Vocalist of the Year nominees are Susan Hudson Carman, Leslie Blasing, Ruthi and Maggie Mae. Family Musical Group nominees are Lindley Creek, CrossStrung, Southern See VALLEY STAR pg. 4

The fourth annual Chisholm Trail Festival created by the City of Donna honors Chisholm Trail rider Col. Pete Preston Ackley, an Illinois native who lived in Donna from 1858 to 1940. The two-day event will kick off with a Chisholm Trail Round-up Dinner and Dance on Friday, Feb. 12 followed by a full day of events Saturday. A 5K Run begins the Saturday, Feb. 13 line-up of events, followed by the Chisholm Trail Cook-off, a parade, gunfighter performances, food vendors and free live entertainment all afternoon and evening.

Ackley went on several trail drives in the 1870s and 1880s, taking cattle from Texas, Nebraska and Canada to Kansas railheads. Beginning in the 1920s Ackley worked to have the Chisholm Train recognized as a national highway. In the 1930s he formed the Texas Longhorn Chisholm Trail Association and placed dozens of metal and granite markers along historic cattle trails in several states, Canada and Mexico. In later years, Ackley wintered in Donna and placed a trail marker outside his house that read “End of the Chisholm Trail.” Currently, Donna has three historical markers regarding the Texas Chisholm

The Chisholm Trail Festival in Donna will be held this weekend, Feb. 12-13. The parade begins at 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church and ends at Donna Square Park.

Trail that were issued by the Texas Histor- are $20 a person or $30 per couple. Call (956) 464-3314 for tickets. ical Commission.

On Saturday, Feb. 13, the festival day Highlights of this festival include a Chisholm Trail Round-up Dinner to be kicks off with a 5K Run. Registration is held Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. with a dance the day of the run between 6:30 and 7:30 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Donna His- a.m. and the fee has been reduced to $10 torical Museum, 129 S. 8th Street. Tickets See CHISHOLM pg. 3

Air Fiesta 2016 takes flight Feb. 13-14

BROWNSVILLE – Air Fiesta 2016, sponsored by the Brownsville Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), takes off at the Brownsville-South Padre Island Airport on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the show starts at 1 p.m.

The show will include both military planes of the World War II era and entertainment by aerobatic pilots. Approximately 7000 people are expected to attend the two-day event.

Look for Super Salto Bob Carlton, an aerobatic performer with a glider, as he launches himself with a jet engine. Pitts Special pilot Chet Kuhn is another aerobatic performer flying a small biplane, and Paul Fiala returns with his Great Lakes biplane. Also in the aerobatics line-up is Randy Henderson flying Texas-T-Cart.

Planes from the World War II era to be present include a P-40 fighter propelAir Fiesta 2016 will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14 at the Browns- ler plane, two P-57’s, which were WWII See AIR FIESTA pg. 3 ville-South Padre Island Airport.

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www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES Look for Roy Torres & Buck’ ‘N’ Crazy CHISHOLM AIR FIESTA at 4 p.m. Frankie Jr. Y Grupo Caballero

From pg. 1 as there are no more run shirts available, according to Roel Tovar. The run starts at the Donna City Park on Bus. 83.

The Chisholm Trail Cook-off will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Donna Square Park on Miller Ave between 7th and 8th Streets. The cook-off will feature pan de campo, chili, chicken, fajitas, ribs and brisket.

At 10 a.m. there will be a parade starting at St. Joseph’s Church and ending at The Donna Square Park. A color guard will lead the parade with flags. Look for marching bands and ROTC units, dignitaries, floats and the winners of the Miss Chisholm Trail Pageant. And no parade celebrating a trail ride would be complete without horses. Look for dancing horses at the end of the parade. The parade will begin at the corner of Fordyce Ave. and Salinas Blvd. by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. It will move north on Salinas Blvd and turn west on Bus. 83 to the Donna City Park.

South Texas Gunfighters will give three performances depicting life on the Chisholm Trail during the festival at the park. Performances will be at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The festival will include food vendors, kiddie rides and live music. Music starts at 1:30 p.m. will Anyssa Briana Solis. At 2 p.m. Sergio, Ropin’ the Wind will perform. At 3 p.m. Costello takes the stage.

comes onstage at 5 p.m. Ruben Ramos will perform at 6 p.m.

One of the two headliners, Johnny Lee comes on at 7:45 p.m. followed by Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz at 9:20 p.m.

The main headliner, Country Western Star Tracy Lawrence will perform from 10:45 p.m.to 12 a.m.

It promises to be a great day filled with good western style entertainment and a variety of music. And best of all, except for food and vendor purchases or kiddie rides, it is free.

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From pg. 1 fighter escort planes, and look for the B-25 bomber and a WWII Marine Bomber known as the Devil Dog, flown by Beth Ann Jenkins.

In addition to the modern military stationary displays, don’t miss the Strong Man competition where a rope is tied to the Devil Dog and strong men are invited to test their strength to see if they can pull the plane with a rope.

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Ton Santos, a volunteer with the Brownsville Wing of the CAF, said people are encouraged to come early and talk with the pilots who will be flying the planes. There will be food, a trade show, and children’s entertainment that will include pony and camel rides.

Tickets are $12 for one person for one day. General admission with the Flight Line Club provides admission to the flight line tent and covered seating. Get tickets online in advance at rgvcaf.org/tickets or by calling 956-541-8585.

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www.wttrgv.com VALLEY STAR From pg. 1

Anthem and Goldwing Express. Non-related Musical Group of the Year nominees include Razz Ma Tazz, Men of A-Chord, Sweet Adelines and Senior Ambassadors.

Nominees chosen for Duet Musical Group are Dave & Daphne, Gordy and Debbie, Wade & Theresa Landry and Diego and Edith. Up for Novelty or Comedy Act of the Year voters can select Castaway, Bernie & Red, Gomer (Gary Crain) & Patsy Show or Johnny Ray Gomez.

Nominees for Gospel Group of the Year include Ambassadors of Grace, Myra Green & Bible Alive, Farnum Family and 4 His Glory.

Individual/Small Band/Variety Act of the Year nominees are Walter Plant, Jason Whorlow, Keys, Strings & Harmony and Party of One. Don’t forget to fill in the write-in space for electing Entertainer of the Year.

The nominees for the ballot selection were voted on by activity directors at their first meeting of the year. Now it is time for Winter Texans to select their favorites.

Cast your ballot to select the winners of this year’s Valley Star Awards, then plan to attend the Valley Star Awards Show where the winners will be presented.

The awards show will be held Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at Mission Bell Resort in Mission. Tickets are $15 each and are on sale now at Mission Bell, 1711 E. Business 83, Mission and at Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission. To order tickets by phone, call 865-253-2514.

Entertaining between award presentations will be some of the Rio Grande Valley’s top performers, including Leslie Blasing, 4 His Glory, Gordy & Debbie, J.C. Harrisson, Johnny Ray Gomez and Southern Anthem.

Winter Texans, get ready for a fun-filled weekend in Mission as the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce honors Winter Texans during the Mega Winter Texan Fiesta to be held Friday and Saturday Feb. 12-13.

The two-day celebration includes a golf tournament, a Mexican Artesans’ Market and the ever-popular live entertainment by some of the Valley’s best Wintertainers™ on Saturday.

The fiesta kicks off Friday at 8 a.m. with a special event for golfers to be held at the Shary Municipal Golf Course. “Fiesta on the Greens” includes a six-person Texas Scramble. For an 18-hole division, the cost is $40, which includes food and beverage.

Payments must be made at the time of signup. All Shary Golf Course and GoMission Deal card members will receive a discount.

For more information about the tournament, call 956-580-8770.

The popular Mexican Artisan Market will once again be held at the Mission His-

torical Museum, 900 Doherty Ave., from 1 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a vast array of Mexican artisan vendors from throughout Mexico with many traditional products as well as musical performances reflecting the Mexican culture.

On Saturday, Feb. 12, enjoy an afternoon of live entertainment by some of the Valley’s best Wintertainers™ and a Classic Car Show. A complimentary meal will be provided to those who received advance tickets for the lunch at the Mission Chamber offices. A limited supply of tickets will also be distributed on Friday, Feb. 12, at the Mission Historical Museum during the Mexican Artisan Market.

On Saturday, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., live entertainment will take place at the Leo Peña Placita Park on N. Conway in downtown Mission. The show’s producer, Rich Bellert, will emcee the event and recite his legendary Cowboy Poetry throughout the day. This year’s entertainers will feature classic country music sprinkled with comedy throughout the afternoon. The entertainment line-up includes David Church, Bob Dolle & Friends, Lindley Creek, Jay & Tammy Roy, South Texas Whiskey Band, Wade Benson/Teresa Bowe Landry and Terry Smith.

It’s a great line-up of entertainment.

Come out and enjoy the fun as the City of Mission says, “Thank you, Winter Texans.”

Mega Winter Texan Fiesta this weekend

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS

Good Sam RV Club All members of the Good Sam RV Club will hold a rendezvous at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83, Alamo. For more information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972.

Whiteside County, Ill. Residents of Whiteside County, Ill. will hold their annual “meet to eat” get together at Mr. Gatti’s on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 1:30 p.m. For questions call (815) 772-4661.

Bremer County, Iowa Bremer County, Iowa will hold a luncheon at Rosie’s Restaurant, 2100 E. Griffin Pkwy (FM 495), Mission at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Contact Sam Smith at (319) 269-9308 for questions.

Big Stone &Traverse Counties, Minn.

The Annual Big Stone & Traverse Counties of Minn. and surrounding areas will have their Winter Texan breakfast on Friday Feb. 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Las Margaritas Restaurant at 106 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. For information call 320-265-6393.

Sons of Norway The monthly meeting of the Sons of Norway will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at Junction Cafe, 11S. Cage Blvd, Pharr. Join the group for lunch and fellowship. Call (956) 585-5846 for information.

Polk, Barron, Burnett Counties, Wis.

Residents of Polk, Barron, and Burnett Counties in Wis. will hold a reunion, Monday, Feb. 15, at11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen. For questions call Judy at (651) 356-2365.

Wisconsin County (Formerly Walworth County) All residents of Wisconsin County, (Formerly Walworth County) will meet at Harold’s Kountry Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, in Donna, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15. For info call Ernie at (262) 749-4001.

Kentucky Day A Kentucky reunion will be held Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Country Pancake House, 4325 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr. All current and former Kentucky residents welcome. RSVP (270) 906-6440 or (586) 337-1789.

Lois Club Is your name Lois? Come to the annual Lois Club meeting and have lunch with people named Lois. Lunch will be Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. at Golden Gate Corral in Weslaco, on the frontage road off Texas Blvd. No reservations needed.

For questions call Lois Tobin at (956) 7810555 or Lois Dart at (956) 283-8066.

Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast A Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Feb 16, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr,

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at 8:30 a.m. No reservations required.

Northwest Missouri Reunion A northwest Missouri Winter Texan reunion will be held Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St. McAllen. Call Barb Halter at (816) 294-2249 for information.

3M Retirees A 3M retirees reunion will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. For info contact Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartly at (956) 289-8261.

Des Moines East High School Graduates of Des Moines, Iowa’s East High School will meet Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Junction Café, one-half block south of Bus. 82 on Cage Blvd. (US 281) and Park Street. For information call Jim or Linda McPherson at (515) 537-3664.

Dubuque County, Iowa A reunion of Winter Texans from Dubuque County, Iowa and surrounding area will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. in the TV Room of Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen. For more information call Mary Lou Runde at (563) 583-8405.

Melvern Lake, KS luncheon Residents of Melvern Lake, Kansas will meet for lunch Wednesday, Feb 17 at 1 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen. For info call Pat Carey at (785) 249-5296.

Pennsylvania Reunion The Pennsylvania Annual Reunion will beheld Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Harold’s

Kountry Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna.

Meet at 11:30 a.m. and eat at noon. Special program will follow dinner. RSVP to Allyn at 570-335-7209 at jah23@epix.net.

WCSA Winter Reunion The WSCA Winter Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St. McAllen. For questions call LaVonne at (701) 640-4991.

Fisher Controls Reunion The 6th annual Fisher Controls Reunion will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 1208 S. Expressway 83 in Harlingen. Exit Tyler/Dixieland Drive and follow frontage road. Mr. Gatti’s is in front of Wal-Mart parking lot. For questions call (641) 751-3973 or email vjstalzer@gmail. com.

John Deere Waterloo, Iowa Reunion The annual John Deere Waterloo, Iowa Reunion will be held at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen Thursday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. Wear nametags.

Spouses welcome. Call (956) 584-2654 for questions.

Parkers Prairie Minnesota Winter Texans from Parkers Prairie, Minnesota and surrounding area are invited to attend the annual gathering on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m. at El Dorado Restaurant, 755Main Street, Alamo. For questions call Deb Koebernick at (320) 766-4103.

Rathbun Lake/Appanoose County, Iowa Rathbun Lake/Appanoose County area See REUNIONS pg. 19

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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, February 11 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows.

Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available.

Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, lunch served at 11:15am.

Craft Show - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon.

Craft Show - Rio Valley Estates MH

& RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, lunch served.

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.

Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm.

Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee available.

Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement

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Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks & coffee at intermission, donations accepted.

Jam Session - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes are available for purchase from 11:30am-12:30pm prior to jams.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Reagan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Can/Am Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Friendship Hall.

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.

Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6pm, Terry Smith.

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, 4 His Glory.

Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, David and Daphne, $10pp.

Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, BYOB with setups available.

Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Kenny Hess, $7pp.

Johnny Ray Gomez Accordion Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $6pp.

Crosstrung Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp.

Bill Chrastil Show - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $5pp.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Keys and Strings, $6pp.

Valentines Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes.

Concert - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, The Incredible Tribute to Barry Manilow & Bette Midler, pre-sale $14 & $12pp, at the door $15pp.

Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9pm, Southern Anthem, $6pp.

Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm.

Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Mission, 4pm, 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.

Friday, February 12 Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, am, rolls & coffee in am, full lunch served11am-12:30pm.

The Magic of Manilow and Midler Concert - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, am.

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PARKS CALENDAR Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. try Roland Jr., $7pp, BYOB, popcorn, soda Breakfast - Eldorado Acres

From pg. 10 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, homemade jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc.

Annual Flea Market - La Hacienda Community, Mission, 8am-2pm, hotdogs and chips for donations of $3 on Saturday the 6th.

Craft Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Bible Study - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 10-11am, bring your own bible, meet in library, led by Rev. Don Hickman, BA & MDIV. Style Show - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am, luncheon, $8pp tickets in advance.

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 & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm.

Fish Fry - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30pm, Gayle & Dale, $7pp in advance, $8pp at the door.

Jam - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm.

Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Dave & Daphne, $6pp.

Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $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.

Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys & Strings, $5pp, BYOB, ice and soda available.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, David Church, $10pp, doors open at 6pm.

Sweetheart Prom Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, The Classics (Rock & Roll), $5pp.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Don-

for sale.

Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp.

Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Donna Sue Delisle, $6pp.

Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Adam Pope Band, $7pp.

Valentines Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp in advance, popcorn, pop & ice available, BYOB. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, $6pp.

Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open at 6pm.

Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Dixon & Company, $5pp, open to the public, pop, water and ice available.

Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp.

Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, Terry Smith.

Saturday, February 13 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

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RV Park, Mission, 7am, pancakes $2.50; eggs, hash brown, toast, $2.50; saugage $1 more; biscuits and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service.

Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am.

Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, Egg & ham, $3pp, bring tableware.

All you can eat pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $2.50pp.

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.

Patio Sale - San Juan Gardens, 8amNoon.

Arts and Crafts Show and Sale - Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville, 8am-Noon.

Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, pick up list at front hall.

Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon.

Craft Sale - Port Isabel Park Center, Port Isabel, 8am-2pm, parking in front of Rec Hall.

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Golf is a favorite pastime for many Winter Texans while wintering in the Rio Grande Valley. With dozens of golf courses all across the Valley, Winter Texans have a wide array of courses to enjoy, and each course has its challenges and beauty. Most courses offer beautiful tropical scenes of lush green fairways lined with palm trees, as well as special features designed to enhance the beauty of a particular hole or water element. Of course, one of the things Winter Texans enjoy most is the mild winter weather that allows duffers to play all winter long.

The Winter Texan Times recently completed the second annual poll of Winter Texan golfers, allowing them to vote for their favorite golf courses. A ballot listing the top golf courses in the Upper Valley, Mid-Valley and Lower Valley was published in the Winter Texan Times as well as online at www.wttrgv.com, allowing our readers to pick their favorites.

And the winners are….

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Los Lagos Golf Club is Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course

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Los Lagos Golf Club won top honors this year as not only the top golf course in the Upper Valley, but also Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course in the entire Rio Grande Valley. Voted No. 2 in the Upper Valley was Palm View Golf Course and No. 3 Shary Municipal Golf Course.

In the Upper Valley, as well as Valleywide, Winter Texans chose Los Lagos

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Golf Club, 1720 S. Raul Longoria Road in Edinburg, as their favorite golf course.

Featuring a Scottish links style layout, the course has five different tees that can go back as far as 7200 yards for long hitters.

The women’s and senior citizens tees are designed to provide a challenge to the golfer, but they are not as long. It is an 18-hole course featuring 11 water holes and 75 strategically placed sand traps. It is designed in a way golfers of all skill levels can enjoy See LOS LAGOS pg. 16

Considered to be one of the premier golf courses in the state, Palm View Golf Course in McAllen was remodeled in 1999 to accommodate large PGA golf tournaments. Since then it has hosted four LPGA Future Tours. It is a public facility with a par 71 course ranging in length from 5779 yards to 6771 yards, depending on where golfers choose to play. Golf Pro Carlos Espinosa said it has the best design

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of any golf course in the Valley with water challenges on every hole and limited sand bunkers that are hard to miss. It features 14 man-made lakes, a gentle rolling terrain on the fairway, and some beautiful scenery for golfers. In addition, there is a 250-yard driving range with 11 targets.

It is favored by Winter Texans who like a challenge and has 15 different Winter Texan Leagues playing the course in winter.

Green fees are $28 for 18 holes and See PALMVIEW pg. 16

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Palmview Golf Course is second favorite in Upper Valley

Green Fees: 18 holes, $28.00 9 holes, $18.20 Call ahead for tee times.

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18-HOLE GREEN FEE with CART, $36.00 (includes tax) • Includes 18-hole green fee with 1/2 cart.

• Must present this coupon to redeem offer.

• One day in advance tee time reservation required.

• Valid Anytime Mon-Fri and after NOON on weekends and Holidays • Not valid for League or Tournament play • Offer expires 4/15/2016. Price includes tax.

• NO REFUNDS OR RAINCHECKS ONCE PLAY BEGINS!

9-Hole Green Fee & Cart, $21.00 9-Hole Green Fee Walking, $17.00

• Coupon valid for nine holes only.

• Valid everyday, off the 10th tee until 8:30 a.m. or off the 1st tee starting at 3:00 p.m.

• Must present this coupon to redeem offer.

• One day in advance tee time reservation required.

• Not valid for League or Tournament play • Offer expires 4/15/2016. Prices include tax.

• NO REFUNDS OR RAINCHECKS ONCE PLAY BEGINS!

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Shary Municipal Golf Course ranked No. 3 Upper Valley

Shary Municipal Golf Course, located at 2201 N. Mayberry Street in Mission, ranked third in the Upper Valley golf courses. The 27-hole course offers golfers the option of playing nine holes walking or riding, or 18 holes. Golf Pro Mario Flores said the 18-hole course is spread out in a way that few golfers choose to walk it. The 18-hole course ranges from 4,893 yards

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to 6,025 yards, depending on which tees a player chooses. The course has a par 71 rating. Holes one through 18 have water challenges and sand bunkers, while 19 through 27 are the original course with fewer challenges. The course is relatively flat and easier to walk and play than some of the more elaborate ones.

Rates are quite reasonable. Single memberships are $900 and Senior Singles cost $800. Three months can be purSee SHARY MUNICIPAL pg. 16

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Tierra Santa Golf Club is voted Favorite Mid-Valley Course

Receiving more votes than any other course, Tierra Santa Golf Club, located at 1901 Amistad, in Weslaco, stood out as the best course in the Mid-Valley. It is an 18-hole golf course located within the Tierra Santa Community. While it is a private golf course, it is open to Winter Texans to play. Fourteen of the holes have water hazards. There are several sand hazards as well. There are four lev-

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els of tees ranging from 5,313 yards to 7,139 yards It has a par of 72 on the longest tees. The course is beautifully landscaped with palm trees and water features making it a pleasant place to play.

John Bourque of Manitoba, who plays the course twice a week stated he thinks it is the premier golf course in the Valley.

The friendly staff, the well-kept greens, the reasonable rates and the convenience to his home in Weslaco, all went into his assessment. Winter Texans can purchase See TIERRA SANTA pg. 17

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Tony Butler Golf Course Ranks No. 2 in Mid-Valley

Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen ranked second in the Mid-Valley vote.

The 27-hole public course, located at 2640 S. “M� Street, offers 18 holes with over 8,320 yards and a par of 71, or nine holes with over 2,881 yards and a par of 35. Relatively flat, it is considered a good Winter Texan exercise course for those who wish to walk without the challenges of some of the other courses around the Valley. There are 11 water hazards that may affect the game.

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The green fee is $17 for 18-holes and $14 for nine holes, and an additional nine holes can be added for $5. The cart fee is $7 for nine holes and $11 for 18 holes per rider. Pull carts are $2.50 and $3. After 3 p.m. the twilight fee is $17. Winter Texans can get green fee coupons for 50 rounds for $525 on nine holes and $625 on 18-holes. For 100 rounds it is $1,000 for nine holes and $1,200 for 18-holes.

Call (956) 216-5970 for more information or a tee time.

Faye Joy, Winter Texan, said she enjoys playing the course because it is ecoSee TONY BUTLER pg. 17

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South Padre Island Golf Club Wins top honors in Lower RG Valley

It is no surprise that South Padre Island Golf Club, located at 1 Golf House Rd. in Laguna Vista, was ranked first among golf courses in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Located along the shores of the Laguna Madre, it is one of the most picturesque courses in the United States. Hole three has it all with the water hazard of the Laguna Madre to the side, the beautiful palm trees swaying in the breeze, and the view of South Padre Island off in the distance. There are nine holes along the bay, of which three are

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waterfront. The other nine holes are on the inside of the course.

According to golfer Ken Bazil of Kansas, who plays the course three to four times a week, hole No. 9 is the hardest to play with a lots of water challenges between the tee and the hole. Wind can play a big factor on that hole.

But in spite of its beauty, the course can be difficult to play. According to golf pro, Chris Meade, “When the north wind blows, the course can be extremely difficult to play. It’s like playing a totally different course.”

Meade also said the wildlife that See SPI pg. 17

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River Bend Golf Course is Lower Valley second favorite

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River Bend Golf Course in Brownsville, Winter Texans’ second favorite course in the Lower Valley, is located inside the River Bend Resort at 4541 Military Highway. The course features 6,828 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Currently under new management, the Bernards bought the course in 2015. The course is considered to be a fun, family-oriented course. With several holes along the Rio Grande River, it is very scenic. Holes No. 6 and 10 have great views of the river. The course was

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designed with hills to provide a bit of a challenge for golfers. There are no sand bunkers but lots of water hazards affecting almost every hole.

Although the course is set along the banks of the Rio Grande River, there are no problems with illegals crossing as there were at another Brownsville course because the community is gated and there is no way for illegals to get out without detection. Border Patrol agents watch the levee in the general area 24/7, according to the club management.

According to Joseph Lucio, head pro, River Bend offers economical rates with See RIVER BEND pg. 17

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Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club ranks No. 3 in Lower Valley

Ranked third favorite golf course in the Lower Valley among Winter Texans, Rancho Viejo is a private golf course, but Winter Texans are allowed to play the course on Monday through Thursdays. According to Director of Golf Joe Powell, the course has some pretty challenging holes with small greens and long narrow fairways. To that add sand bunkers and water hazards to make the game a challenge for players. Powell said usually Winter Texans lay the white tees, while the ladies opt for the red tees.

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Powell said Winter Texans like the course because it is scenic. There are trees, wildlife such as squirrels, and lots of birds.

There are two distinct courses. El Diablo is an 18-hole course with plenty of challenges. The Winter Texan rate is $42 with one-half cart. Angel is the easier course with nine holes. The Winter Texan rate for this one is $24 with one-half cart. Groups of 12 or more can get a rate as low as $28. Thursday is the busiest day because leagues from Harlingen and Weslaco come to play the course. Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club is located at 1 Rancho Viejo Dr., Rancho Viejo, Texas.

Call 956-350-4359 or 956-350-4000 for tee times.

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Kelley Seward also of Manitoba, said she enjoys the beauty of the course and the way the grounds are maintained. The course offers a challenge along with the exercise. a Carlos Espinoza, golf pro, said the o course offers four sets of tees based on skill f level, water hazards and sand bunkers to p create enough challenges to keep the play- T ers on their toes. The remodeled clubhouse $ is also appealing to golfers to come in and o relax after the game. Prices are kept low so Winter Texans can afford to play the course.

playing the course. It also features a driving range and putting green for practice.

Daily rates are 9-holes walking for $19 or 18-holes walking for $28. With carts it costs 9 holes for $26 and 18 holes for $39.

Leagues of 12 or more players get an 18hole walking rate of $24 and an 18-hole riding rate of $32. Twilight begins at 1 p.m.

Golfers get 18-holes riding for $26. Threemonth memberships are available for $550 SHARY MUNICIPAL for singles and $1100 for couples. A oneFrom pg. 13 n month single membership is $175. Daily trail fees are $20. Call (956) 316-0444 to chased for $500 with an additional month s reserve a tee time. for $175. Green fees are $22 for 18 holes s or $16 for nine holes. The cart fee for 18 t holes is $24, or if shared, $12. For nine PALMVIEW holes the cart cost is $14, or $7 if shared.

From pg. 13 The daily trail fee for 18 holes is $10 $18.20 for nine holes; play nine extra holes or $5 for nine holes. One month is $60, for $9.75. Twilight starts at 2 p.m. while three months is $165. Yearly it is cg Electric carts for 18 holes are $12 and $495. Discount cards for 20 rounds of $7.21 for nine holes. Trail fees are $6. 18-holes are $400 or 20 rounds of nine- t Smart cards for 25 rounds are $525 or ten holes is $300. Make reservations for tee- R o rounds are $238. times at the pro shop by calling (956) 580- o Palm View Golf Course is located at 8770. l 2701 S. Ware Road in McAllen. Call (956) Jack Klein, formerly of Alabama, a 681-3444 for tee times. now a full-time resident of Aladdin Villas Frank Pitura, of Manitoba, pictured af- in Mission, said he had a good day with t ter playing nine holes walking, plays with the Royal Palms League on Tuesdays and birdies. He likes Shary Municipal Golf t Thursdays. He enjoys the challenge Palm Course because it is convenient to his a View offers that other area courses do not home. It is a relatively easy course for se- c have. Pitura likes the friendly staff and finds nior citizens to play but still offers some c challenge. Klein plays the course daily. M Carlos, the pro, to be especially helpful. c t t

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a player card for one year that includes one green fee with cart included for $35 for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., $25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and $20 from 3 p.m. to closing time.

The annual rate for the player’s card is $100. Call (956) 973-1811 for information or a tee-time.

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nomical. While she used to play golf daily, she has slowed down a bit but still plays several times a week. The course is easy to play.

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From pg. 15 comes to the course is another reason golfers enjoy it. The course is adjacent to the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and occasionally animals wander over to the course. There has been at least one sighting of the rare endangered ocelots that live in the refuge. Less popular are the gators that have made their way to the course from time to time.

Although it is a private course with half the members living in the Laguna Vista area or having winter homes there, the course is open to the public for play. Locals and senior citizens (62 plus) can play Monday through Thursday for $46, including a cart. On Friday through Sunday the rate is $50. Call (956) 943-4653 for a tee time or information.

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18 holes with one-half cart for $31 and nine holes with one-half cart for $22.50 during weekdays. On Friday through Sunday rates rise to $34 for 18 holes with onehalf cart and $25 for nine holes with onehalf cart. There is a twilight fee of18 holes with one-half cart for $27 and nine holes with one-half cart for $18.

According to Lucio the course is now open to the public instead of being considered a private club. With the change there has been an increase in the number of players using the course. New threemonth and six-month rates are under consideration and will be coming soon. For members only there area club championships and awards ceremonies.

Lucio said the River Bend Resort offers RV lots and those who stay at the resort can get golf package memberships.

Golfer Paul Warren of Indiana who rents a lot in the winter for his RV said, “The course is as challenging or easy as you want it to be, depending on what tee is chosen. The blues are more difficult and the whites are easier.”

Angelee Fisher said the course is attractive with palm trees and a lots of water challenges. She played the red tees, which she said offered a woman plenty of challenge.

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Museum announces winners of quilt show

By Kathy Olivarez Winners of the annual Mission Quilt Show held in January by the Mission Historical Museum were announced at an awards ceremony held Friday, Feb. 5 along with a special “Turning of the Quilts” program.

In the Wall Hanging Division first place was awarded to Gerald Brauer’s “Star Burst.” Second place went to Jane Pronovost’s “Joel’s Quilt.” Pronovost said the information stating she went to a graphic artist to make the pattern was wrong. The quilt was made from a design for the band “Weems” and it was their leader who went to the graphic artist to create the design.

Pronovost simply blew up the design and made it larger to use on the quilt.

Third place went to Bonnie M. Hall with “Challenged Poinsettias.”

In the Machine-Quilted Bed Quilt Division, Lynne Benson took first place with “Fire Island Hosta.” Janet A. McDonald won second place with “Batik Circling Reversible Quilt.” Third place went to Sally Brown Kosmider with “Four-patch Posey.”

In the Hand-Quilted Bed Quilt Division, first place went to Alene Wanless with “Magic Vine.” Mary Sue Schaefer took second place with “Healing Stitches,” and third place went to Sandra Newland with “One Block Wonder.”

The Viewer’s Choice Award went to Mary Schaefer with “Healing Stitches.”

Best of Show was awarded to Arlene Wanless with “Magic Vine.”

Nancy Lenz, an expert in the history of quilts and how to tell their ages was present to do the “Turning of the Quilts” program, which featured 12 quilts with a variety of histories.

The first quilt was submitted by Tom Sable, whose mother made the quilt in the 1950s was a grown-up version of “Sunbonnet Sue,” featuring the design of a young lady with her parasol rather than a child wearing a sunbonnet.

The next quilt, brought by Nina Nelson, was “Strawberry Festival.” She explained that her mother, Rita Houghton, created the design and made the quilt. She and her husband owned a nine-acre strawberry farm and made several quilts with strawberry themes. This particular design appeared in Spinning Spool magazine in 1991 and Mrs. Houghton received $200 for the pattern.

She gave the quilt to her daughter in 1997.

The third quilt, owned by Harriet Amendola, was named “Mom’s Eight Children.”

Her mother, Gladys Brown Rall, pieced the quilt top in the 1970s from material she used to sew clothes for her children. They had suits, skirts, slacks and jackets made from the materials in the quilt.

A fourth quilt, owned by Sally Brown Kosmider was purchased at Deseret Industries in Idaho in 2015.

The fifth quilt owned by Sally Brown

Kosmider, was a Triple Irish Chain given to her by her daughter.

Linda Norwood brought the sixth quilt called “Cindy’s Antherium.” It is a Hawaiian wall hanging made by her mother, Marjorie Kerr of Denver. An original pattern, her mother called it a Hapa Haole quilt or half white or non-Hawaiian. Hawaiian quilts usually represent plants, flowers or royal symbols. The design is of a bright color on a lighter background. The material is folded in fourths or eighths, cut out and basted on the background. Some Hawaiian quilts have a “lei” or border on the edge that is also appliqued. The quilting used around the motifs is echo quilting.

Norwood also provided the seventh quilt, also a Hawaiian design called Kipu’upu’u, which means chilly wind or rain. This queen-size quilt in blues features a design that was based on by hand and then needle-folded appliqued to the quilt.

Norwood said her mother loved the Hawaiian designs and taught quilting using Hawaiian designs for several years in Colorado.

The eighth quilt was rescued from a garage sale for $10 by Lois Frederick. Lenz said the design was a version of a nine patch.

Quilt nine used a Lincoln design popular in Illinois. It is a replica of a quilt design dating back to the 1800s that Lincoln might have used. Nancy Hanks was known to

have made a quilt for him. It featured stars and squares.

Quilt ten was another Triple Irish Chain quilt from a pattern dating back to the 1930s. It was hand-pieced and could have some materials from the flour or feed sacks popular at that time. It was a gift for Donald and Alene Wanless’s parents, Mills and Veletta Wanless, who married in 1935. It was made by his mother, Elizabeth Kissik Barto.

Quilts 11 and 12 were also made by Barto with fabric that is thought to date as far back as the 1880s. One pattern was called “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” and featured hexagon shaped pieces. The other featured a pattern of eight-pointed stars that is known to be at least 100 years old.

As one man stated as he was leaving regarding the quilt show and program, “This was an excellent small quilt show.”

First Place Hand-quilted Bed Quilts “Magic Vine” by Arlene Wanless

www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES FEBRUARY 11, 2016 For information call Dona at (563) 260REUNIONS SANTA MARIA 4108 or Harry at (563) 940-3881.

From pg. 6 will hold their yearly reunion on Thursday, February 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Lin’s Grand Buffet, 1402 W. Expressway 83, Weslaco.

For questions call Thressa Robinson (641) 437-1149.

Winnebago Product Owners The Minnesota Winnebago Club, owners of Winnebago Products, and their guests, will meet for lunch Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on N. 2nd Street. For questions call (612) 578-2854.

New Iowa Reunion A new Iowa reunion, open to all Iowans who want to attend, will be held Friday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Shrine Nomad Club, 1044 E. Nolana Loope, between Sugar Road and Jackson on Nona Loop, Doors open at 8:45 a.m.

Make new friends, have breakfast, enjoy entertainment and get door prizes. Donated door prizes are welcome. (If you are donating one, contact Linda at 319-6532675 before Feb. 12) Register by e-mail if you have a computer, otherwise by phone, before Feb. 12th. Breakfast is $10:00 - Pay at door.

Leave a clear phone message if I don’t answer or call me back. Cancellations by Feb. 17. Email: chia70@cloudburst9.net.

Cedar & Muscatine Counties, Iowa The Cedar & Muscatine Counties in Iowa will have their annual reunion Friday, Feb. 19 at11:30 a.m. at Furr’s Fresh Buffet, 901 W. Expressway 83, McAllen.

Taylor County, Iowa A Taylor County, Iowa reunion will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at Taco Fiesta, 1325 S. Cage, Pharr at 11:30 a.m.

Teamsters Reunion A Teamsters Reunion will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at Ann’s Restaurant, on Bus. 83 in San Juan at 10 a.m. Call (262) 749-4001 for information.

Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Echo Hotel in Edinburg. Lunch will be at 12:15 p.m., followed by meeting and program. For reservations call Lynne Kephart at (563) 419-1619.

De Kalb County, Ill. Residents of De Kalb County, Ill. and surrounding areas will meet Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road in Mission, For information contact Alta Hough at (815) 751-4217.

Hormel Food Retirees Luncheon A Hormel Retiree Luncheon will be held Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Harold’s Country Kitchen in Donna. For questions call Rosemary at (402) 639-1046.

Fulton County, Ill. A Fulton County, Ill. reunion will be held Thursday, Feb. 25 at noon at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan.

For information call Gerald Wright at (309) 358-8729.

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The danger is always present when a matador faces big bulls that are armed like these five-year-old bulls will be.

Mexico’s top-ranking matador, Guillermo Ibarra, was tossed and nearly wounded by the bull in a recent bullfight at Santa Maria. He suffered an exterior non-entry horn wound that will require surgery to repair the damage to his thigh.

Such injuries are not serious when received. It is the next day when matadors suffer from the aftermath of swollen tissue from the injuries. In fact, Ibarra went on to perform a tremendous second act with the bull after being tossed.

Big bulls are tough, but are so very impressive when they are faced by master matadors such as the upcoming event with Cesar Castañeda and Pepe Murillo.

Matador Pepe Murillo, ranked among the top 10 bullfighters in Mexico, is a dynamic young man that excites the crowd with his bravery, fighting on his knees and sometimes passing the bulls while looking up at the fans, not at the bull. He is a true “Dominador” (dominator).

Before the bullfight at 3 p.m. Alexa Michelle Posas, an exciting young mariachi singer from Roma, will again perform. She has wowed the fans at the last two events. She won a state championship in San Antonio, competing with hundreds of

singers for the top award.

Mario Ordaz and his Andalusian horses will perform again as another special part of the day’s entertainment. When Mario sings, his horses dance. He was part of the Rose Parade two years ago.

Gates open at 1 p.m. Food service starts at 1:30. Pre-bullfight entertainment starts at 3:15, and the bullfight starts at 4 p.m.

Tickets are available at the Winter Texan Times, located at 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission; and at Border Tire at Business 83 and Mayberry Road, Mission, phone 956-585-8473. Reservations can be made by calling the bullring at 956-481-3300, with payment upon arrival. The gates open at 1 p.m. The bullfight begins at 4 p.m. sharp. Food and beverage are available.

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From pg. 11 All Park Craft and Yard Sales - Resaca Bend RV Park, San Benito, 8am-Noon, sales in clubhouse and trailer sites.

Craft Sale and Flea Market - Sunlight Trailer Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available.

Garage Sale - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 8am-Noon, in Main Hall, for more information call 956-685-5300.

Patio Sale - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-noon Quilt Show - Long Island Village, Port Isabel, 8am-Noon.

Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more.

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.

Big Band Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm, concessions available.

Valentines Dinner and Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 5-10pm, Pork tenderloin dinner, music by Carlos Canas, $10pp, purchase tickes by February 8, BYOT, for information call 920-787-2630.

Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tick-

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Karaoke - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm.

Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Adam Pope, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6pm.

Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $6pp.

Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ron & Nancy, $5pp, BYOB, free ice.

Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, The Castaway, $6pp, popcorn and soda available.

Valentine Dinner - Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Mario, $5pp.

Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band.

Valentine’s Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Louie Long & The Drifters, $5 atd, BYOB, set ups available.

Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Gordy & Debbie, $6pp, doors open at 6pm.

Valentines Dance - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Country Roland, $7pp.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Goldwing Band, $6pp, doors open at 6pm, advanced ticket sales Wed-Fri 10am-1pm.

Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Mission West Jammers, $5pp, dance, snacks available.

Valentine Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, The Classics, $5pp, conces-

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sion available, BYOB. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Comedy Magic Circus Show, $6pp.

Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Rolando Reyes, $6pp.

Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Kenny Hess, $7pp.

Greg Jones Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp.

Valentines Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Swing Tyme Band, $5pp.

The Magic of Manilow and Midler Concert - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, tickets prices prior to show $12, $13, $14pp, $15pp at the door.

Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Diego, $6pp.

Valentines Day Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rocker, $10pp, advance ticket sales, for more information call 956-283-8035, snack bar open.

Valentines Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9:45pm, Sam Travis, $5pp.

Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Jets, $6pp.

Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Amber Waves, $6pp.

Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Tavie’s Rock and Roll.

50th Anniversary Dance - Alamo Rec-

Veh Park, 7pm, free to residents wearing their park badge.

Sunday, February 14 Dinner and Valentine Show and Dance Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, Mario.

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, 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.

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Church Sevices - 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 snacks 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 956-5328707.

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.

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- Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 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.

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 - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10am.

Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke.

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Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available.

Entertainment-Gospel 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 - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 2-4pm, 4 His Glory, variety show, $7pp.

Jam Sessions - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 2pm, open to everyone.

Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm.

Valentines Special, Dinner & Show Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 4pm, Jason Whorlow, $16pp advance tickets only.

Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam.

Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm.

Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm.

Dinner - Casa del Sol, Donna, 6pm, $12pp, followed by John Sager Show at 7pm.

Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6pm.

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Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Jenny Casey.

Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm, Faiths Journey,$7pp.

Southern Anthem Show - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, $6pp.

Valentine’s Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp, BYOB, concession open with special treats, advanced tickets begins on January 14th, call 956-783-4587.

Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open.

Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm.

Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Debby & Gordy, $7pp.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-8:30pm, Adam Pope Band.

Johnny Gomez Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp.

Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp.

Valentines Dance - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, $6pp, BYOB, snacks and ice available, casual dress.

Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-9pm, Ron Easter, $5pp.

Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Cedar Valley, $6pp at the door.

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From pg. 21 Valentines Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Keys & Strings, $6pp.

Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow “The Piano Man”, $6pp, doors open at 6pm, popcorn, soft drinks and ice cream bars available, for information call 956969-3558.

Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Big John & His Spare Parts, $5pp.

Valentine’s Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-10pm, Lyle Beaver, $5pp.

Monday, February 15 Craft Sale - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Jam Sessions - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 11am-3pm, 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.

Country/Gospel Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, lunch available at noon.

Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, Friendship Hall, all listeners 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.

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.

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Tony Roma’s: Great Food, Great People, Great Place!

Hollow Leg, my 17-year-old grandson, loves restaurant reviews because it means he gets to try a little of everything. The day came for us to review Tony Roma’s and, to start, we ordered the Onion Loaf as our appetizer.

Like a gourmet taste tester, he pronounced it to be lightly breaded, not to heavy – just right.

Just as he finished devouring the Onion Loaf, the waiter arrived with the Spinach-Artichoke Dip. “Where did that come from,” I asked.

“Oh, I ordered that too,” he replied digging into the dip.. Hollow Leg pronounced the dip to be very good and finished about half of it before I could get a bite.

The fresh loaf of hot bread was delicious with their garlic butter. Bread hot from the oven – I could eat a whole loaf myself.

While ribs are available in beef or pork, he prefers the pork. He chose a bleu cheese wedge salad with red onions and bacon bits instead of the traditional salad. And he asked for the fully loaded baked potato to go along with it.

For an entrée, Hollow Leg selected the Steakhouse Burger with Sidewinder Fries. “This is a good burger!” he announced after his first bite. He took a few more bites. “This is a really good burger,” he pronounced.

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“Man, this is a great burger,” he continued to exclaim, as he worked his way through the rest of it. He convinced me. Next time I go, I’m having one.

“The fries are good too,” he said, generously offering to let me taste one. They were sprinkled with seasoned salt and had a nice taste I agreed.

I chose one of their recommended features, the shrimp and salmon piccata, which consisted of grilled salmon topped with shrimp covered in a lemon caper wine sauce.

It is served with a side of wild rice and mixed vegetables.

It had a nice taste and did not sit heavy after eating.

On to desserts! We opted for the three-dessert plate with smaller portions. Hollow Leg chose the brownie with ice cream and raspberry sauce. “This is really good too!” he pronounced.

My peach-blackberry cobbler was sweet and just enough after a big meal. My husband made his apple tart with ice cream disappear quickly and pronounced it delicious.

Tony Roma’s is located across from La Plaza Mall on S. 10th Street in McAllen. This newly remodeled restaurant features an ultra-modern design, all new fixtures and furniture, and a large bar area with big screen TV’s.

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Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm, no jam March 21, but a jammers appreciation dinner is March 21st at 5pm.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, J.C. Harrison, $7pp, popcorn/soda/ice cream for sale.

Terry Smith Band - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, trad country/humor, $6pp.

Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Wade Landry, $6pp.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Dave & Daphne, $6pp.

Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp, door prizes.

Entertainment - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp.

Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Greg Jones.

Consigment Auction - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am-noon.

Chicken Tender Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm.

Tuesday, February 16 Craft & Yard Sale - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 8am, breakfast and lunch available.

Craft Sale and Lunch - McAllen Mobile Park, 8am-Noon, coffee and rolls from 8-10am, lunch will be served from 11amnoon.

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Auction - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am.

Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be available 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.

Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burger & more.

Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm.

Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m.

Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, 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 See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 28

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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 taken, popcorn and soda for sale.

Baked Potato - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-7pm, potato topped w/hamburger gravy or not...and more toppings of your choice, cole slaw & a yummy dessert, coffee or ice tea to wet your whistle, advanced tickets only, call 320-894-8857.

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.

Super R & R Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 6:30pm.

Leslie Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm.

Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open.

Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, John Sager, $7pp.

Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $5pp.

Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9pm, Terry Smith, $5pp.

Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Gomer & Patsy, $6pp.

Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Amber Waves Band, $6pp.

Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Sweetwater.

Wednesday, February 17 Big Daddy Fifties Nite - Pharr South Park, Pharr, hamburgers, fries, ice cream fountain, $10pp.

Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am.

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 - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am, coffee and doughnuts available.

Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon.

Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies.

Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:303pm, lunch served starting at 11:30am.

Jam Session - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30pm, Recreation See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 39

www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES Ballet Folklórico UTRGV presents Alegría 2016

The Ballet Folklórico University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will present its annual concert series, Alegría 2016, with six shows on both the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses.

The opening night show will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. Tickets will be available at the PAC Box Office one hour prior to the event. For advance ticket information, contact the Dance Program office at (956) 665-2230.Public concerts continue on Feb. 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and with matinees Feb. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m.

Alegría Gira 2016 will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 for the Brownsville community, at the TSC Performing Arts Center.

Tickets will be on sale at the TSC Performing Arts Center Box Office one hour prior to event.

Tickets prices for both performances are

$12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.

Alegría Gira brings to life Mexico’s beautiful art of folk dance. An energetic and spirited cast of 30 dancers, colorful costuming, dramatic and exciting choreographies are supported by special lighting and music. A history of Mexico’s folk dance is unveiled through original works and the choreography of invited guest artists from a variety of Mexican states and regions.

Ballet Folklórico UTRGV is under the direction of Program Director Francisco Muñoz, Artistic Director Miguel Angel Peña Caballero, and Production Manager Zeidy Enedy Garza Peña.

For more information about the Ballet Folklórico UTRGV, contact the Dance Office at (956) 665-2230 or visit www.utpa. edu/balletfolklorico.

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Leah Cluff, now 21 years old, started playing violin at age 7 and discovered Celtic music at age 14.

Emma Cluff, 19, started playing the electric bass at 19. She is the rock star of the group.

Sarah Cluff Riggs, 25, started playing mandolin at age 12. A talented musician, she has won first place twice with mandolin and once of guitar at the Utah State Old Timers Fiddlers competition. She has also toured with Clog America.

In addition to their talented performance on musical instruments, the girls also sing tight three-part harmony.

Sarah’s husband, Dan Riggs, 28, started violin lesson at 4 years old. He has toured with a folk band and dance company, Clog America, and has performed in Germany, England, Romania, Hungary, China, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, Greece and Portugal.

This group is known not only for their music, but for their antics on stage such as playing each others instruments or play-

ing their own behind their heads during the show. They are fun and entertaining to watch as they play lively, inspiring music.

CrossStrung is performing for the last time in the RGV this season, and their last show will be Feb. 21 at Alamo Palms. Following is the schedule for their remaining RGV shows: Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Bentsen Grove, Mission; Feb. 18, 7 p.m., Val Halla, Edinburg; Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Paul’s RV Park, Brownsville: Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Wagon City North, Mission; and Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Alamo Palms, Alamo.

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Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke & TG Sheppard perform at Riverside Club

Lovers of country music will want to make plans to see three stars from the classic country music scene when the Riverside Club brings Moe Bandy, Janie Fricke and TG Sheppard in a Classic Country Concert. The concert will be held will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Boggus Ford Event Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd, in Pharr. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets as available from Riverside Club, at the Boggus Box office and through Ticketmaster; call 1-800-745-3000.

With 10 number one hits, 40 Top Ten Hits, and Five Gold Albums, Moe Bandy

is one of the all-time leading classic country music performers. Hits like “Bandy, the Rodeo Clown,” “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life,” and “It’s a Cheatin’ Situation,” propelled him to the top of the country music industry.

Originally from San Antonio, Bandy rode bulls and worked as a sheet metal worker while playing in honky-tonks at night. In 1972 he met record producer Ray Baker who agreed to produce Moe if he paid for the recording session. Moe’s first hit, “I Started Hating Cheatin’ Songs ToSee RIVERSIDE pg. 35

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From pg. 31 day,” came out of that session. He followed with “It Was Always So Easy” (to find an unhappy woman). Although the style of music was changing, Moe continued to succeed with his classic Texas HonkyTonk style of music.

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which went to number one for them. Janie got her solo start in 1977, but it was not until 1981 that she landed two top-five hits, “ Down to My Last Broken Heart” and “I’ll Need Someone to Hold Me” when she had her breakout year. From 1982-84, she had six number one hits including “Tell Me a Lie” and “Your Heart’s Not In It.” TG Sheppard is ranked among the top 100 Country artists of all time with 21 number one hits. He is known for hits like the “Last Cheaters Waltz,’ and “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven?”

In 1974 his career got a start. He was working as a successful record promoter putting songs with successful artists. Unable to Sell Bobby David’s “Devil in the Bottle,” to an artist he cut it himself. He headed to Nashville and was signed by Motown, when the record label was trying to get a start in country music. While working for RCA records TG became friends with Elvis Presley. Elvis gave him his first bus tour and the ability to hit the road full time. In 1976 he was named “Best New Male Artist” by CASHBOX. He signed with Warner Brothers when Motown got out of country music and had 14 consecutive number one hits. In 1982 he was named Music City News “Most Promising Male Vocalist.”

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‘Good Vibrations’ tribute performing at Llano Grande

Sun, surf and California girls. Those were the days! Celebrate the music of the Beach Boys with the “Good Vibrations” tribute concert at Llano Grande Resort on Friday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Good Vibrations is the ultimate, exciting tribute to the music and spirit of the Beach Boys. Audiences across the country have been mesmerized by the amazing group and their faithful renditions of the Beach Boys classic hits including

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“California Girls,” “Surfin’ USA,” “I Get Around,” “Help me Rhonda,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and the group’s namesake hit, “Good Vibrations.”

This show will be an exciting musical journey of sun, surf, cars and girls as these incredible musicians capture the incomparable harmonies of the Beach Boys.

Good Vibrations was honored to have performed for the Beach Boys themselves at the California State Historical dedication of the childhood home of founding members Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson. Good Vibrations also performed with founding Beach Boy, Al Jardine, for a number of high profile shows, which included an appearance at the legendary Indianapolis 500.

Winter Texans can enjoy this memorial music at Llano Grande Resort, 2215 East West Blvd (Highway 83, then south on Mile 2 West to gate) in Mercedes.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Llano Grande Activities Office. To order and pay for tickets by phone, please call (956) 565-2228. For more information, contact Robert Ferguson at (574) 3612947.

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Laughing Bird flying high in RGV

Get ready for some laughs and original music as Tupelo and Janey Wing Kenyon return to the Rio Grande Valley for another round of entertaining shows. The couple has worked together since 1978 when they met in Alaska. Since that time they have traveled all over the United States and a good bit of the world having done tours in South America, Europe and Asia.

Tupelo is an accomplished musician who plays six- and 12-string acoustic guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, and a top-tapped tambourine. He also writes most of their music. Janey also plays multiple instruments including mountain dulcimer, bass guitar, banjo and a variety of percussion instruments. Both enjoy singing and most of their songs are

harmony arrangements. They specialize in contemporary folk music.

In addition to their music, the couple is known for off-the-wall comedy. They also have a nine-inch clog doll and do some yodeling to spice up their shows with variety.

It is a fun show to watch with original music and comedy too.

Laughing Bird can be seen Feb. 17 at Park Place Estates in Harlingen; Feb. 21 at Bentsen Grove, Mission; Feb. 24 at Bit O’ Heaven, Donna; Feb. 26 at Oleander Acres, Mission; and Feb. 28 at Country Sunshine, Weslaco. In March they can be seen Mar. 1 at Sleepy Valley Ranch, Mission; Mar. 2 at Sunshine RV, Harlingen; and Mar. 3 at Four Seasons, Brownsville.

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Illusionist Roger Wayne brings Rio Grande Valley magic

Illusionist Roger Wayne is doing his 2017 performances in the RGV. His past show was Roger and Lee Anne’s Grand Illusion Magic Show.

Wayne said, “It was the largest traveling illusion show with over 10,000 pounds of equipment in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Having performed for thousands of people over the past 25 years, grossing over $10 million, we were very successful performers.”

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doves that completely vanish at the end of their segment. The show includes lots of audience participation, including a super hero act and a chicken act, and an abundance of music and comedy. A special attraction is the levitation of his lovely wife. The show is completely self-contained as he furnishes his own sound equipment, backdrops and lighting.

On Dec. 31 they performed at Victoria Palms. Activity Director Karen Humphry said, “Roger and his wife were part of our evening line-up of activities.

If his type of entertainment is what you are looking for Roger would be a great source of consider.”

Last year, Karin Jones of 1015 RV Park said, “His comedy illusion show kept us laughing and entertained throughout the whole program.”

Roger can be seen performing Feb. 19 at Lakewood RV Resort at 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 22, Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission; Mar. 1, Bentsen Grove Resort, Mar. 13, Enchanted Valley, Mission; Mar. 15, Tropic Winds Resort, Harlingen; and Mar. 17, Paradise Acres, Alamo. To book a show with Roger, call (859) 588-5569 or email him at rogerdespard@bellsouth. net.

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Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm.

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.

Dave & Daphne Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $7pp.

Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and lunch available.

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.

Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat.

Happy Hour Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Lynn Dvorak, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased, pass the hat.

Biscuits & Gravy - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $5pp, all you can eat, sausage, pancakes, bring your plate setting.

Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Re-

drink and dessert for $5, Karaoke follows.

Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time.

Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, JC Harrison, $6pp.

Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open.

Western Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Punches Family, $5pp.

Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Country Pickin’ Southern Anthem Family - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm, $6pp.

Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, The Betty Rydell Show, $6pp.

Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-9pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp.

Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Gomer & Patsy, $5pp.

Lauging Bird - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, $7pp in advance; High Spirited Music and Comedy, $8pp ad the door.

High School Theme Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, $5pp.

Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Gomer & Patsy, $5pp.

Thursday, February 18 Crafts and Flea Market - Aladdin Villas, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 41

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From pg. 39 Mission, 7am-Noon, serving breakfast and lunch menu.

Mabel’s Clinic Breakfast - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10am, biscuits & gravy breakfast & silent auction for Mabel’s Clinic.

Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows.

Craft Fair and Garage Sales - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, breakfast and lunch available.

All Park Yard Sale - Alamo Paradise Acres, 8am-Noon.

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,

Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm.

Music Instrument Swap Meet - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11:30am-3pm.

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.

Jam Session - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes are available for purchase from 11:30am-12:30pm prior to jams.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Reagan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Can/Am Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Friendship Hall.

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.

Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 6-8pm, Debbie & Gordy, $10pp, dinner show, dinner starts at 5pm.

All Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6pm, all acoustic jam.

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An evening with Dave & Daphne The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6:308:30pm.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Kenny Hess.

Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Jenny Casey, $6pp.

Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Wade Benson Landry “Swingin’ Cajun Style Show”, $7pp.

Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Jul & The Chrome Wheels Band, $5pp.

Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, BYOB with setups available.

Dance - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Billy Chrastil, $6pp, BYOB & snacks, ice available, casual dress.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Wildside, $5pp.

Sock Hop to Woodstock Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Cindy Renee’ & Co., $5pp in advance, $6pp at the door.

Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm.

Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Mission, 4pm, 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,

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Friday, February 19 Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am.

Craft Fair & Bake Sale - San Juan Gardens, 8am-Noon, coffee and rolls are served in the morning with lunch/pies at 11am.

Craft Show - Mission West Resort, 8am-Noon, breakfast and lunch available.

Bible Study - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 10-11am, bring your own bible, meet in library, led by Rev. Don Hickman, BA & MDIV. Country Western Jam - 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.

Jam Sessions - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm.

Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:30See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 42

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Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

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 - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Johnny Gomez, $6pp.

Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp.

Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Double Delight, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome.

Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30pm, Rio Duo, $7pp in advance, $8pp at the door.

Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Team Jersey Night with Ralph & The Cruisers, $10pp, BYOB, concession open, advanced tickets begins on January 29th, call 956-783-4587.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $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.

Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, $5pp, snacks available.

Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll, $5pp at the door.

Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Swingin Cajun.

Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Kenny Hess, $7pp.

Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Gordy & Debbie, $7pp.

Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Barefoot Becky, $8pp at the door, $6pp, doors open at 6pm.

Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9pm, Bill Chrastil Show, $5pp.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $5pp, popcorn/soda for sale, BYOB. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Lyle Beaver, $6pp.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Dave & Daphne Show, $7pp, doors open at 6pm.

Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Sipe and the Country Playboys, $5pp, pop, water and ice available.

Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Rolando Reyes, $6pp.

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53 GMC PICK-up, runs well, 5L, V8, OD transmission, PS, PB, stereo, great cruiser, $15,500 OBO, Dave 204-7995223.

1996 DODGE AMERICAN Cruiser Camper Van; 114,000 miles,19’ Long, Generator, A/C, RV Stool, Black Water Tank, Sink, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Microwave, Wardrobe, Dinette/Queen Bed, Plenty of Storage. SALE PRICE $6,500 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

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.

FIFTH WHEELS 2005 MONTANA 36FT, 3 slides, 2 a/c, Artic Pkg., 2 TV’s, Tailgator, many extras, $16,500 OBO, 402-450-7836 or 402-450-7756.

34’ MOUNTAINEER 5TH wheel, two slides, 3 piece curtain, 4X6 shed, very clean, Gentle Breeze R.V. Park lot #34 402 North Cesar Chavez, Alamo, 641931-0137.

2011 5TH WHEEL, 37ft Avalanche

Keystone, like new, loaded, Bentsen2 Grove RV Park, Mission, Tx, $22,000,F 217-725-2436. p 2012 ALPINE 5TH wheel 38’, 3 slides,9 excellent condition, $32,000, call 430-1 558-6086. s 1994 CARRIAGE COMMANDERt M-3490 34’, kitchen table & chairs, 14’i slide, 31” flat screen TV/cd, queen bed,o ceiling fan, new tires, furnished, askingF $7,000, 314 -324-6747.

5 2005 35 FOOT Holiday R. Aluma-Lite,$ 3 slides, clean and well kept, call 956-2 525 -7204. t 2007 CARRIAGE CAMEO LXI Mod-p el F35B3, 35 foot, triple slides, freej standing table, 4 chairs, love seat, sofa1 bed, fireplace, excellent condition, re-S duced $18,500, phone 956-250-3267.t RIVER RANCH RESORT lot #146,L $17,000, year 2002, 34ft CarriageB 5th wheel, 3 slide outs, fully furnished,W 5th wheel cover, carport and shed, calli 443-995-6748 or 410-800-3785.

4 2015 TRADITION BY Mobile Suites,2 selling re: healt reasons, loaded, likeF new, mint luxury unit, three slides, twoT air, dishwasher, residential fridge, con-P vection microwave, generator, solarQ panels, 55” main TV, 32” bedroom TV,n full body paint, electronic toilet, andG more, over $40,000 in upgrades, 956-5 2 3 e w 7 2 W K i F e m P Q A G R 2 F D S a w S A P s 2 3 9 R S

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FOR SALE FIFTH Airborne air/shock pinbox, 12 1/2 inch wide, $350, call 956 -781-9421.

1999 5TH WHEEL Kountry Star, 3 slides, replaced, water heater, air condition, invertor Sleep Number bed, clean interior, non smokers, asking $9,000 or make offer, 317-750-8068.

FOR SALE 2004 Montana 2980R 5th wheel, very clean, 3 slides, AC, $15,000, call 515-279-3560.

2009 EVEREST 305T 5th wheel, 35’ triple slide, one owner, non-smoking, no pets, fireplace, king size bed, hydraulic jacks, $19,900, 956-223-4847.

1993 AVION 30’ Fifth Wheel; Single Slide, Rear Kitchen, Blue Corion Countertops, Electric Refrigerator, Low-Rise Long Platform Steps to Pass-Through Bath, Front Walk-Around Queen Bed. Was $8,999 SALE PRICE $7,995 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx 956-5854481.

2000 LAKOTA 30 By Monaco Coach Fifth Wheel; 2 Slides, Rear Kitchen, Table and 4 Chairs, 2 Recliners,Large Pass-Through Bath, Front Walk-Around Queen, Wardrobe Slide, Some Maintenance Records. SALE PRICE$12,500 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)585-4481.

2013 37FT MONTE Carlo 5th wheel, 3 slides, triple axel, 2 a/c, w/d., many extras! Can sleep 6 easily, hitch goes with it, will deliver, $26,900 OBO, 505710-0878.

2000 ALFA GOLD GF34RKS Fifth Wheel; 2 Slides, 35’, 15,900LBS, Rear Kitchen, Large Corian Countertops, Solid Wood Cabinets, Hardwood Kitchen Flooring, Spacious Living Room, Sleeper Sofa, 2 Rocker Recliners, Entertainment Center, Ceiling Fan, Belly A/C Unit, Pass-Through Bath, Front Walk-Around Queen Bed, Full Mirrored Wardrobe Across the Front, Desk/Vanity, Storage Galore. SALE PRICE $16,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2008 NUWA HITCHHIKER II 29.5LKTG Fifth Wheel; 3 Slides, 31’5”, 9,634LBS Dry Weight, 2 Recliners, Desk, TV w/ Surround Sound, Table/4 Chairs, Corian Countertops, Microwave, Cooktop w/Oven, Pantry, Ceiling Fan, Private Stool, Shower, Sink, Dresser, Wardrobe Across the Front. Was $28,500 SALE PRICE $22,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2011 CROSSROADS CRUISER 315RE Fifth Wheel; 3 Slides, 32’ 11”, 9,206LBS Dry Weight, Spacious Living Room w/Oppossing Slides, 2 Recliners, Sofa, Fireplace, Retractable TV, Ceil-

ing Fan, LShaped Kitchen Countertop, Private Bath, Walk-Around Queen Bed In Slide, Full Wardrobe Across Front of Coach, Extreme Polar Package. Was $29,500 SALE PRICE $22,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-5854481.

FOR SALE 2011 Sundance XLT 5th Wheel Model 275RE, $15K OBO, call 715-466-5057 or 218-348-0179.

2003 EVEREST 3-slides turnkey, fully loaded, deck, flower garden, located at Fig Tree RV Resort Lot 92, call 217473-6121.

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 slideouts, new water heater, like new, toilet, ac/furnace, frig., washer/dryer, $6,500, 763-360-5436.

2004 WILDERNESS, 28FT. rear kitchen, 1 slide, new carpet, tires, brakes, very clean, 956-781-9421.

2004 CARDINAL 33RL 3 slides. good condition. Apt size refrig, good tires, flat screen TV, nice recliners, $11,500 or make offer, by appointment, 1047 Durango, Weslaco, Trails Park, 405715-2746.

2006 CEDAR CREEK 36RLTS, 3 slides, excellent condition, valued at $24,000, priced at $21,000, 970-4712465.

WE PAY TOP cash for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes and cars, 956-867-2366.

FOR RENT 2006, 1 BEDROOM mobile, partly furnished, very nice, close to golf course in gated community, located at 719 August Drive Pharr, TX, 956-702-7679.

FOR SALE 1 BEDROOM PARK model 40X16, newly remodeled, A/C, washer and dryer, good condition, 641-373-3192.

LIGHT BROWN RECLINER rocker, just like new, only $150, call 956-7027936.

REGAL THREE WHEEL trike, large seat basket, wood building, electric shelves, call 870-404-7874.

DEEDED LOT WITH casita, full kitchen, bath, w/d, awning, RV port, 50amp, sewer, water, Hidden Valley Ranch Mission, TX, 620-727-1323.

GOLF CARS NEW Yamaha’s $5,800; 2010 EZGO, $1,900; 2011 EZGO, $2,000; 2012 Yamaha Electric,

$1,950; 2012 Yamaha Gas, $3,200; 2013 Yamaha, $2,100; 2014 Club Car, $3,700, all cars come with lights and windshield, 2508 West Expressway 83 Mission, 956-580 -3370.

TOW DOLLY ACME Eze Tow, used one trip, all acc., $900, Harlingen, 956202-5453.

NEWLY REFURBISHED TWO bedroom, two bathroom, Skyline 12X60 mobile home with attached shed and carport, Trails End Park, Weslaco, TX., new water heater, plumbing, newer roof, a/c and indoor, outdoor contents included, $12,900, phone 204-4372114.

LOT 45’X75’, full cement RV pad, storage building, 50 AMP, upgraded sprinkler system, W & I Resort, Mission, includes yard maintenance & palm tree trimming, $20,000, 956-358-1303.

CONDO 2 BEDROOMS, 1 Bath 55+ Community, owner finance, call 956457-5932.

RECUMBENT BIKE FOR sale, also carrier for sale, call 956-598-5783.

FOR SALE 43 lot RV trailer park, includes 8 park models furnished, 2 mobile home furnished, city water & sewer, 641-660-2560 or 956-781-3821.

CASH COW! ESTABLISHED small community trailer park near Harlingen,

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all trailer are park owned and rented monthly, 14 units total, city water and septic system, $155,000, 11% CAP rate, call 954-732-7414.

SHOPRIDER FOR DISABLED, electric riding chair, basket and extras, runs in good condition, at Bentsen Grove Resort, $525, 515-720-3562.

NEW BOX, NEVER used, Roadmaster Falcon 2 Towbar, motor home mount, 2’ hitch, 6,000 lbs, $500, 956-243-5779.

SEVERAL SETS OF used golf clubs, very good condition & cheap price, $35-$65 per set, 320-815-3501.

TOP QUALITY ARJO portable floor lift, two rechargeable batteries, two slings, lifts from floor, $3,000 OBO, Denise 956-990-8310.

RAM PORCH LIFTS, great alternative to ramps, built for outdoor use, excellent condition, $2,000 OBO, Denise 956-990-8310.

40’X75’ LOT in Leisure Valley Ranch, cement, 35’X53’ metal roof, 12’X14’ casita w/w&d, make reasonable offer, 847-309 -1883 or 847-370-1883.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH 7515 Par Drive Lot 51, Texas shed, kitchen, bathroom, living room, partially furnished, appliances, cart storage, parking for camper, close to clubhouse, 308-2161236.

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2006 TOP OF line mobile home 16X40, in gated community, you own your lot, large shed includes some furniture, asking $41,000, possible owner finance, call 956 -702-7679 or 608-774-7550.

HARMAR SCOOTER LIFT for sale, fits all vehicles and in excellent condition, 956 -244-0699.

HAVE KNEE PAIN, foot, hip, back shoulder, stomach, migranes, diabetes or any illness, call for a free evaluation 956-502-9668, Mr. Jarimba. No medication, no surgery, same day results.

GARAGE SALES

HELP WANTED

DOBRO GUITAR BALDWIN, fun machine, misc., Saturday Feb. 13th, Plantation Park Pharr, 2741 Ashley Drive, ph 956-502-5205.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, February 17th, 8am-1pm, Village Grove, Donna, East off Val Verde, housewares, tools, golf cart, furniture, bicycle.

2/12 & 2/13, 1240 E. Bus 83 Unit #60, Tropical Valley Estates Mission, heater/air window unit, golf clubs, exercise bench, Corelle Ware linens bedding, lots of misc. items, come and see.

LARGE ESTATE SALE, antiques, household goods, paintings, Bus. 83 behind KFC, 900 E. Tom Landry, Mission, TX., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 9am-6pm.

SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY WIDE Sale, 100 W. Moore Road, Pharr, Saturday, February 13 from 8:30am-4pm .

HEALTH

WORKCAMPERS, SWENSON VALLEY View RV Park - Mirot N.D. mid March - mid Oct., also part time work available at adjoining Swenson RV & Marine, contact Darold Swenson at 701471-2215.

HOMES FOR SALE SOUTHGATE, PHARR 100 West Moore Rd., brick homes in gated 55+ community open house, Feb. 21, 1-4pm, southgateliving.com.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath brick home on golf course, new roof, new granite counter tops, new appliances, new tile flooring, furnished, Mission, TX, $125,000, 515689-4047 or 515-249-3500.

SOUTHGATE 55+ COMMUNITY, 2 BR 2 bath, wood and tile floors, skylights, plantation shutters, sprinkler system, beautifully landscaped. $142,500, cell

817 -395-2530.

55+ LUXURY LIVING, golf community.

Gorgeous 2731 sq. ft., open concept, custom-designed, high quality, 3- bedroom/2-bath. 54’X14’X10’ attached keyless entry garage with floor-to-ceiling birch cabinetry & walls. Professionally landscaped, interior plantation shutters, fireplace, crown, molding, vaulted ceilings. Formal & informal dining and living areas. Storage galore! Call 956778 -0262 for appointment.

MARTIN VALLEY RANCHES 55+ community, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, computer room, updated, beautiful home on golf course, 956-583-0874.

VILLAGE GROVE, DONNA, large, 2br, 2 bath, furnished, 55+, 2 car garage, large lot, $68,000, 309-338-3008.

RETAMA: LARGE LOT, palapa, finished coach house, close to club house, room for largest rv, $69,900 email me for more info/pictures: 2224Seagull@ gmail.com, mobile:312-543-9809.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS PERFORMING WIDE VARIETY of Classic Country, 50’s & 60’s, Big Band, etc. for shows and/or dances, block parties or other events Valleywide, if you need a fill-in call Doug anytime 605770 -8947.

MOBILE HOMES 14X55 MOBILE, 2B, 1b, two additions, 12X24 Texas room, sofa sleeper and screened porch, steel roof, new washer, stove vent, refrigerator, fully furnished, taxes and maintenance fee paid 2017, two lots, own land, grapefruit trees, 8X12 garden shed, Quiet Village II, Donna, price reduced, 641344-3906.

14X52, 2BR, 1B, front kitchen with dining area, good size living room, large carport, awning completely furnished, must see, 701-361-9331.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH, 16X44 on deeded lot, insulated awning, large deck, new insulated steel roof, furnished shed with full bath, laundry, storage, all electric, 701-269-9032.

52X28 DOUBLE WIDE mobile, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, fully furnished, large car-

port with attached shed, Palm Gardens,b r Harlingen, phone 810-986-9467.

DOUBLE WIDE, 3 beds, 2 bath, ceilingm fans, large screen room, 2 sheds, car-1 port, w/d, furnished, handicap ramp,h b deck, gated, 956-351-5497.

16X52 OAK CREEK and lot, in Hiddenf Valley Ranch, 2br, new metal roof, fin-l ished shed, full bath with step in shower,n furnished, heat pump, 715-387 -3303.u 12X40 MOBILE LOT #105 Southernp Comfort Resort, 1 bed, 1 bath, all appli-c ances included, 12X38 carport, 10X287 enclosed Texas room, 10X12 storage1 room, 12X16 covered patio, ph Steven 956 -520-7417, priced for quick salea $10,000, view@kijiji ad id 564282592n for pictures.

D 16X60 1995 ATLANTIC mobile, 2br/1 2ba, large carport, new a/c, shed w/p frig., electric appliances, partially fur-$ nished, washer/dryer, price negotiable,5 Orange Grove RV Park, call 217-390-1 5748. p REDUCED TO $19,900, bargain: wella maintained mobile with beautiful add-T on and hobby building, near 92 degreepool, Harlingen, 417-230-2016. $ SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath,P upgraded, large kitchen, patio, shed,d Wagon City South, Mission, $69,900,e 956-929-3004.

1 FOR SALE BY owner, 14X76 Soli-n taire, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, all electric,2 furnished, sun room and shed, new aw-W nings, Mission Bell Trade Winds RV Re-e sort Lot M16, call 620-532-1764. p FOR SALE BY owner, Sun Valley Vil-o lage Harlingen, 15701 Palm Tree Dr.,5 55+ park, 14X70 Schultz mobile home,1 lot and half/own lot, two bedroom/ 2T full bath, screen porch/hurricane shut-r ters with covered carport updated,9 903-900-9180.

2 ALADDIN VILLAS, BRICK home, yous own land, 2b, 2 walk-in baths, com-l pletely furnished, all electric, steel roof,r rock lawn, fruit trees, attached patio fors RV 44ft. long by 12ft. high, 712-660-t m 2503.

12X35, FURNISHED, EXTRA room,S covered deck, carport w/concreteR drive way, 2 sheds, washer & dryer iny one, rent paid this year, across fromm Main hall, $15,000 or best offer, Bent-t sen Palm RV Park lot #108, Mission,c S 319-784-8428.

FOR SALE TRADEWINDS Park 1005v N. Stewart Rd. lot #M18, Mission, 55+v park, 16X80, 3 bdr, 2 br, Texas room,C w/d, new appliances, many extras,t newly remodeled inside/out, must see,e 5 956-821 -0887.

1984 FLEETWOOD 14X60, 2 bed, 21

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bath, furnished, screen room, double roof, shed, located in 55+ park, can be moved, $12,500, 502-451-9095.

14X66 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home located in a gated community, backyard has shrubs & orange & grapefruit trees, two glass patio doors & skylight make a light home complete with nearly new appliances & furniture plus upgraded bathrooms, new roof, new party deck & carport plus sun patio create a perfect home, low $20’s, call 712-830-4149.

1987 14X60 + LOT, 2br, 2bath, newer appliances, newer windows, awnings, garage, lots of cement, furnished, handicap accessible, $28,000, Donna, 956-532-0077.

14X68 MOBILE, TX room, shed, carport, laminate flooring, fully furnished, $15,000 will consider all offers, 563528-9843.

16X70 MOBILE IN Citrus Valley 55+ park, two bedrooms, two full baths, all appliances, carport, large shed, 10X25 Texas room, nicely furnished, 254-479 -8124. $47,500 MOBILE HOME for sale in Pharr Paradise Resort, in excellent condition, three b/r, two b/a, 28X48, all electric, 956 -702-3667.

14’X68’, 55+ gated park, fully furnished, 2 driveways, 2 canopies, 402213-5812.

WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956545-1118.

14X56 SCHULT MOBILE, Mission, Texas, 2Bd / 1Ba, fully furnished, Texas room, shed, metal roof, 55+ gated, ph: 956-240-3934.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sq. ft. + large storage garage, new laminate floors, new dishwasher, new range, new water heater, too much new stuff to mention, turn key ready, open to reasonable offers, call for much more info 956-358-8687.

STOP PAYING LOT rent, 2008 76X15 Redman mobile home on 50’ x 100’ lot you will own in Royal Palms Park in Alamo at 337 Fan Palm Street. Furnished two bedroom, two bath, walk-in pantry, carport and shed on quiet cul-de-sac.

Split dual masters for maximum privacy. Extra large windows, light tube, vaulted ceilings throughout, all electric.

Cable and wi-fi wired. Palm and citrus trees on landscaped lot. Low homeowners dues as well. Only $52,000. Call 541-999-6406 for appointment to see.

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, $35,900, 613 -541-7758.

LAND & MOBILE, $28,500 OBO, 14X52, 2br, 1 bath, year 1997, very nice, 55+ park Orange Wood Estates, San Juan, TX, Stewart & Ridge Rd, 510 Citrus Circle, 636-751-8096.

55+ IN MOBILE Gardens, Mission, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, totally updated carpets & baths, large Texas room, semi-furnished, $15,000, call Ann 956827 -3707.

14X60, 2BD, 1 1/2 bath, dbl canopy, covered, new floors, fully furnished, w&d, new plmg, shed, 701-320-6539.

MOBILE HOME, 16X56, new siding windows, roof, 8X10 shed, very friendly park, $19,500, 563-920-3899.

18X80 MOBILE HOME with 8x48 addition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished, many improvements, 8X10 shed with loft, own land, full RV hook-up, Valley View Estates 55+ park, Mission, 956358-7311.

2 BR, 2 bath, open living dining kitchen, many extras, 55+ gated park, call 405-606 -1896.

1997 16X56 OWNED lot, 55+, 2 bd, 2 ba, remodeled, furnished, new cabts, laminate floor, 2nd roof, 1 10X12 shed, 9X21 screen room, bdl windows, air/ heat, 6 appl, $37,000 OBO, 851 Clark St. Donna, TX, 956-377-5230.

2009 CAVCO PARK Palace in Victoria Palms Resort, 16X40, fully furnished, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, 8X6 shed, $27,500, 956-472-6930.

14X56, 2BR, 1B, w/d, dishwasher, a/c, steel roof, carport, 2 sheds, fenced yard, completely furnished, 651-269-5877.

FOR SALE BY owner, Hidden Valley Ranch 55+ park, lovely 18’X60’ mobile home, with handicap lift on deck, new metal roof, 2br, 2 bath, new flooring, large craft/work room, must see, call 956-584 -7996 or 618-830-3710. $2,445 ANNUAL LOT lease, includes grass cutting and garbage pickups, 2008 Clayton Mobile Home, 2br, 2ba, great deck and private patio, $49,500, Pine to Palm, Weslaco, 956-854-4225.

1,926 SQ. FT., 2 bed, 2 bath, furnished, remodeled home within 18+ community on two lots, $89,900, 956383-3118.

1995 SKYLINE 14X66, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, semi-updated, well maintained, nicely furnished, tandem carport, storage, front porch, can be

moved! Motivated seller 440-320-3844.

RETIRE IN STYLE in this luxurious, 1988 Schultz manufactured home, this is a very clean 16X52, 832 sq. ft. home located in Rio Valley Estates Lot #289 in Weslaco, Tx, has 2 bedrooms and 2 full handicap bathrooms. This home has great curb appeal, furnishings are negotiable, pictures can be viewed at wthsinc.com. For a showing call 956463-9179 or 956 -782-3587 owner is anxious.

1993, 16X56, 2BD, 2b, furnished, awnings, carport, available immediately, Rollin Homes RV Park, $22,000, 218-841-5314.

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.

14X48, 2 BED, 1 bath, fully furnished plus many extras, 10X24 deck, gated family community, 956-994-1530.

MOTOR HOMES

2000 MOUNTAINAIRE BY Newmar, 2 slides (super slide & bedroom), 40 ft diesel pusher Cummings engine, Sparton Chassie, 2 air conditioner (heat pump) units, washer/dryer combo, 2 door refrigerator/freezer, leather furniture, table and chairs, micro/conv oven, air suspension, awnings on slides and windows, big side awning, under thru storage, gas/electric water heater, carpet & ceramic tile, cherry wood interior, tow bar and car hookup, can be seen at Paradise Park Resort Harlingen, A15, call 937-935-0417.

1992 CLASS A 27ft Itasca, 80,693 miles, tires good, very good condition, $9,500, 620-216-5046.

1998 BOUNDER, LARGE slide out, 36’, clean, good tires, 48,000 miles, Ford V10, $22,000 negotiable, fully furnished, 763 -229-5191.

2000 ALPINE LIMIT 40ft, one big slideout, 350 Cummings Diesel Transmission, 6 speed Allison, new batteries, new tires, 78,000 miles, fully loaded, located in Donna, TX, $38,000, 816868-8003 or 816 -529-2384.

2005 LEXINGTON 235 by Forest River, Mini Motor Home; 44,700 Miles, Length 24’, Rear Kitchen, 3 Burner

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Cooktop,Pull- Out Pantry, Microwave, Sink, Refrigerator, Rear Bath (Stool, Shower, Sink), Wardrobe, Dinette/Bed, Sofa/Bed, Roof Mounted Satellite, Direct TV Receiver, TV, Generac Generator. SALE PRICE $21,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2000 CLASS C Coachman Ford E450, 55,000 miles, $12,000, Paradise Park B -11, N. Expressway 77, 540-2501593.

MOTORCYCLES 2005 JAYCO CL-C 31ft, 1 slide out, new tires, air, flat screen TV, lots of storage, 34,000 miles, must see, $34,500, 863-696 -1746.

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 612-8405030.

PARK MODELS PARK MODEL, GREEN Gate Grove Mission#227, double concrete pad, large covered deck, shed, $36,000, 605-415 -5318.

2013 CHARIOT EAGLE 11X36, like

new, fully furnished, 8X37 awning, shed, Orange Grove Park La Feria, 660346 -8436.

1994 CHARIOT EAGLE park model, almost new washer, dryer, shingles, new shed shingles, extra electrical outlets, new Moen faucets, rent paid till April in Wilder Park, $18,500, may accept trailer under $7,000 with rear kitchen, ontwintex2001@yahoo.ca for appointment BO by March 7.

2003 HOMESTEAD PARK model in excellent condition, 2 new appliances in 2015, can be moved. 2003 Buick Park Avenue 89,000 miles, new 3 wheel bike in 2015, sell as a package deal or consider selling separate, will sacrifice for health reasons, 816-294-6458.

1995 BRECKENRIDGE, TEXAS room, fully furnished, car port, 2 sheds, golf cart, water softener, central air, $22,000 OBO, 956-699-2127.

1998 TROPHY 35X12 with 9x11 Texas room, fully furnished with w/d, new a/c and heat pump (energy efficient), new steel insulated roof, floating Pergo flooring, hot water heater, microwave, other updates! In park in Pharr, can be moved, 956-221 -1576, $24,000.

PARK MODEL FURNISHED, Texas room, washer & dryer, memory foam bed, newer deck, shed, new water

heater, Paradise Park, Mercedes, TX $8,500, call 816-686-0866.

2008 CLAYTON 16X60 ft mobile home, hurricane 2 rated, double pane windows, with 10x14 shed, laminate floors throughout, fully furnished, inside and out, 2 bedrms, 2 bathrooms, RO system for water, all appliances plus washer and dryer, call 956-550-8313 or email mppratt@sasktel.net, seller motivated.

2005 PARK MODEL, carport, shed, excellent condition, nicely furnished, great location, Mission Bell, 405-3155389 or 405-315-5384.

PARK MODEL, 2 tipouts, Texas room, 1 1/2 bath, washer, dryer, covered deck on corner lot, 18X20 carport, 10X12 shed, 2 roofs, furnished, 651283-6850.

PARK MODEL W/Texas room, carport, patio, shed w/washer and dryer, new roof in 2015, nice shape, lot #310 Casa del Valle, call for appt. at 320304-3910 or 320-533-1099, $12,500 or b/o, immediate possession.

38.5FT PUMA TOWABLE trailer park model, 2 slideouts loaded, king bed, 2011, one owner, Tropic Star Resort, 956-342 -0115.

1998 TROPHY 12X36 aluminum, patio, shed, central air, w/d hookup, newer carpeting, wood floors, roof, furnished, lot 359 Tip O Texas Resort, 513-604-0187 or 513-805-5192.

2004 TROPHY COTTAGE style park model, 12X36 in La Floresta RV Park and golf course Mercedes, fully furnished with deck and screened room, includes three storage units, plus many more features, asking $24,900, 956514-9054.

PARK MODEL, BIG Valley Park, Donna, TX, 2 tipouts, Texas room, shed, furnished, new hot water tank, one bedroom, 1 bath, carport, washer, good condition, must sacrifice, purchased another model, reduced from $13,000 to $11,000 or reasonable offer, call 816-536 -1004.

1999 KROPF WITH 6 appliances, updated roof & flooring, one bedroom, one bathroom, large shed for golf cart, excellent condition, Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco, $28,000, 956-373-1935.

38’ PARK MODEL, 12X18 Texas room, including lot, 2 sheds, washer & dryer, 4 fruit trees, triple carport, taxes $264 yr., park fees $75 yr., $30,000, furnished, lot #11, Quiet Village II, Donna, 956-464 -0049.

FULLY FURNISHED ONE bedroom, big screened-in porch, shed with washer & dryer, 55+ park in Raymondville,

call Dianna 956-371-4242.

14X40 FUQUA PARK Model, fully furnished, large bathroom with built in washer/dryer, one bedroom, lot #318 Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, Texas, storage shed 40ft, covered carport, Lattice enclosed, 270-576-8637.

AT BLUEBONNET RV Park, 2003 Quail Ridge Park Model, furnished, set up on corner lot with shed and washer, 1 year old 30 year roof and sky light, Lp tank full, new water heater and kitchen fence, and front screen door, must see, very nice, 618-771-7299.

1998, 30’ LEGDGER, 2 tip outs, 2nd roof, 22’ screen room, shed, very good condition, Sundance RV Village lot 26, Harlingen, 918-557-3434.

1999 CHARIOT EAGLE Park Model, top of the line with new roof, shed, carport, new washer, dryer, furnished, many upgrades, Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 651-278-2868.

2006 WITH SHED in Seven Oaks Park beside golf course, excellent condition, $25,999, 306-698-7888.

IN FRIENDLY CITRUS Valley 55+ RV Park in McAllen, good condition, near recreation hall and laundry, central air, nice patio, planter across front and shed, asking $16,900, call Phyllis 651269-2337.

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.

SPLIT RAIL PARK Lot 199, 1998 Kroff park model, 12X32 with 11X33 Texas room, excellent condition, 50 ampere power, furnished, washer/dryer, 40 gal. water tank, 6X6 shed, air conditioning, $18,900 OBO, Bob 306-537-0716.

PARK MODEL WITH Texas room, furnished, new AC & heat, washer & dryer, 2 TV’s, $24,900 OBO, call 956-451 -9579.

SERVICES

MOBILE RV SERVICE 4U, general repairs/maintenance, RVIA certified, licensed, insured, call Revel 715-296 -5036, www.mobilervservice4u.com.

INCOME TAX SERVICE, your place or mine, E-File, all states, 40 years experience, call for an appointment, 715 -850-1481.

MINNESOTA MAN IS back. The 11th yr to fix & install your floors, cr tile, carpet, vinyl. Est your prices, 651-2611573, 40 yr. experience.

REPAIR OF AQUA Hot Controller and Dometic Four Button thermostats. Call Jim at Frerichs Electronics, 308-440-

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APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handyman plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 years experience, 956584-7817.

MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole starting at $15, call 956-739-5524.

TRAVEL TRAILERS 40’ 2010 CEDAR Creek cottage, 8’ ceilings, 3 slides, king bed, w/d, $29,500, 402-317-9022.

2010 GULFSTREAM AMERILITE, 21 ft., fully self contained, excellent condition, $9,000 OBO, call/text 956-2468489.

50A HUGHES AUTOFORMER unused from factory, $550 now $350; MAXAIR Vent cover white, $35; miscellaneous RV items, Harlingen, 361-424-0076.

2002 PROWLER, EXCELLENT condition, 2 slides, anchored in beautiful Harlingen park, new AC, 2nd roof, patio cover, skirting, plumbing, $12,000 OBO, 605-756 -4461.

2007 PROWLER 290 FKS Travel Trailer; 31’ 11”, 7,300LBS Dry Weight, New A/C Unit, Front Kitchen, Abundant Counter Space, Front Window, Cooktop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dinette/ Bed, Sofa/Bed, Pass-Through Bath, Glass Shower Doors, Wardrobe, Walk-Around Queen Bed, Jensen Stereo System. Was $16,900 SALE PRICE $12,900 Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)-585-4481.

2009 ROCKWOOD SIGNATURE Ultra Lite 8319SS. 33’, Weighs 2,780 LBS, 2 Slide Outs, Front Living Room, 2 Swivel Rockers, Sleeper Sofa, Bar w/2 Stools, Pass-Through Bathroom, Double Sinks, Walk-Around Queen Bed. $12,900.

Gooding RV Center Mission, Tx (956)585 -4481.

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.

WE PAY TOP cash for your RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes and cars, 956-867-2366.

WANTED 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.

GERMAN, JAPANESE, US military souvenirs wanted, guns, swords, helmets, etc. Top cash paid collector 712 -310-0905.

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Do you have a Mobile Home or Park Model and you are being told that you have to pay a 30 day move out notice? As a First Time Resident at one of our Wilder Resorts you will get your first year lot rent Free. That should more than offset that 30 day move out fee.

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