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Grand Finale bullfight is this weekend

The Grand Finale of the Winter Texan bullfight season is slated for Sunday, March 2 at the Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria. Two top matadors will face off in the season’s premier event. This will be the last bullfight of the season. See story, page 42.

BorderFest is March 6-9

BorderFest 2014 officially starts Thursday, March 6, with an abrazo or hug between the mayors of Reynosa and Hidalgo in the middle of the Hidalgo International Bridge at 9:30 a.m. It will be followed by an afternoon of square dancing in Reynosa so that members of square dance clubs can earn their international pins. Festivities will take place March 6 through 9 on the grounds of State Farm Arena as BorderFest 2014 celebrates the See BORDERFEST pg. 35

South Texan Indian Dancers Pow Wow

Winter Texans are invited to the annual Nde Daa Spring Pow Wow to be held on Saturday, Mar. 1, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main Street (old McAllen Library building). In addition to the ceremonial Indian dances in full regalia, there will be cakewalks, raffles, Native American jewelry, dream catchers and arts and crafts. Jewelry making supplies will be also available for purchase. See POW WOW pg. 35

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Senior Texan Canadians challenge USA

Some call it better than the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup and World Series all wrapped into one. On Thursday, March 6, at 9 a.m. they will come. Over 300 Winter Texans and local residents will come out to Westside Park on Ware Road in McAllen for the annual Canada vs. USA Senior Texan Softball League games. Fans will have flags and noisemakers to cheer their favorite team. To encourage the good-natured rivalry, players and their spouses will be passing out flags, representative of their respective teams. These Canada vs. USA softball games have been going on for 17 years between Winter Texans (and a few locals). The first game, starting at 9 a.m., will be between teams in the Competitive Division. At 10 a.m. the second game will be for teams in the Recreational Division. At 11 a.m. the Leisure Division will take the field. This division has a number of players in their 80s and one who is 90 years old. This Canada vs USA Softball Canada will challenge the USA team again in the annual Senior Texan Softball League year, there are three “gals” who have also See SOFTBALL pg. 11 games next week.

Golden Age Olympics – A Good Time for All

By Roda Grubb McAllen Parks and Rec’s Golden Age Olympics have been held yearly for the past 35 years. Starting out with about six events, they have grown to 30 events, with a new event added almost every year. Already Sudoku and Jigsaw Puzzles are slated to be added to next year’s events. “What matters most is the fun our Winter Texans have,” a happy Leslie Howland, special events and marketing coordinator for the City of McAllen, stated. “The staff of McAllen Parks and Rec have a good time making sure they’re having a good time. It’s a reminder to us of how we want to be in our older years – having fun.” “We want to get the older population moving. We don’t want them just sitting around,” Victor Ayala, superintendent of athletics for the City of McAllen, said. “It’s our way of saying, ‘Get up! Be active!’ Even if you’re not athletic, we have cake baking, horseshoes, bean bag toss where you can work on your hand-eye coordination. Come out and have fun!” And fun they have. Around 1400 participants this year will participate in the Marcia Wiese of Snow to Sun, Weslaco is going for the gold in the Mixed Doubles See OLYMPICS pg. 03 Shuffleboard Tournament held at Casa del Sol as part of the Golden Age Olympics.

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Contract Bridge Tournament Funny the folk you meet at these tournaments. From bottom left is Jacque Johnson, Fiesta Village, Mission; Laura Walsh, El Valle del Sol RV Park, Mission; Shirley Niygren, Fiesta Village, Mission and lastly, Bernice Gregory, El Valle del Sol, is over 100 years old and accounts her longevity to: “I don’t smoke. I don’t drink. I eat lots of vegetables and fruits … and chocolate!”

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From pg. 01 30 categories stretching out from January through March. A large variety of card games from euchre to cribbage to poker for those card loving senior citizens, and biking, crossword puzzles, mini golf, different styles of billiards and shuffleboard, petanque, and table tennis are just a sampling of the other selection of games for these Olympics. For anyone over 50 here in the Valley, not just Winter Texans, the games have senior citizens pouring out of their homes from San Benito to Mission, to play in one of the events. I caught up with some Olympiads during a Nine Ball Singles Tournament. Five years ago, Lise Lemay, Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, gave into her husband’s suggestion to play pool and here she is playing in the Olympics! “My husband and I are really active in these events. Besides the billiards tournaments, we play in the cribbage, poker and petanque,” her face was awash in a wide grin, though she and opponent, Connie Earanowski, Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes, were total professional competitors during their game. “My husband taught me snooker on a 6 x 12 table, a very hard game in Canada. These games came easy after that. I’ve been playing for about 30 years,” Connie’s face was as happy as Lise’s. After playing in tournaments in Canada, she’s enjoying playing for fun instead of money. Then I ran into Phyll Thackery, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, Pharr, the 2013 Woman Athlete of the Year. Entering 22 categories this year will give her another shot at the title. “Nine Ball is a game for a less skilled player and it gives those of us with less skill more hope in winning. If you miss where you were shooting and the ball goes into another hole, it still counts. All you

have to do is hit the balls in consecutive order,” Phyll explains a little of the game. With an undergraduate degree in Recreation and Parks Administration, it was a natural for her to become the volunteer coordinator for her park when her predecessor stepped down. Her involvement has grown as the years passed. First she entered one event, the next year she entered a few more. “The next year I realized I was having so much fun that I just started signing up for many of the categories. The biggest thing is It’s Fun! It keeps people healthy – they have friends, they get exercise, they have something to look forward to that day!” her enthusiasm was obvious. On to that sport that I had always categorized as an “old person’s sport.” Boy, did I get an eye-awakening! Shuffleboard is not just for old folk – except in this tournament, of course. “Shuffleboard is a game of skill,” was the first statement that caught my attention. Skill? Shuffling those pucks back and forth? “It’s a game of strategy.” There are amateurs and experts – all depending on the number of points you have won after winning a tournament. A 95-year-old woman who was beating everybody, had already left for the day. So I decide to chat with Venis D. Hall and his wife, Betty, Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco. Venis was only 92, extremely spry, with the movements and appearance of a 60-year-old. “When we first came down, Betty got involved in shuffleboard but not me so much. Finally, she got me going. I like everything about it and I like meeting all the good friends we now have. It’s like a big family,” Venis happily commented. “If we weren’t shuffling, we wouldn’t be down here.” “It’s wonderful here. If we’re not shuffling we’re watching shuffling,” Betty See OLYMPICS pg. 36

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Feature Index

Business Guide...................Pg. 36 Classifieds...........................Pg. 37 Coupon Index......................Pg. 37 Events Calendar..................Pg. 32 Medical Services.................Pg. 34 Parks Calendar....................Pg. 12 Reunions & Meetings.........Pg. 31 Taste of the Valley...............Pg. 22 WintertainersTM...................Pg. 28

James and Faye Marvell brings back Hippie Dances

One of the Valley’s longtime entertainers is back in the Valley with his newest attraction, Hippie Dances. James Marvell, was a member of the Warner Brothers’ 60s Band, Mercy, that topped the Billboard and Cashbox charts in the late 60s second to the Beatles’ song “Get Back.” Mercy had the million selling classic “Love Can Make You Happy” at number two. After singing with Mercy, James and a friend formed The Country Cavaleers, The Country Cavaleers had hair down to their waists and cowboy hats and sang country music. Marvell played a rebel guitar, which became a trademark for him. Their appearance caused quite a stir in the country music world where long hair was not acceptable. A 1971 clipping from the Country Music Association explained the purpose of the long hair and mod clothes was to bridge the generation gap in order to get their message across. Unlike many other groups playing in the 70’s, Country Cavaleers’ message to youth was, ”Stay off Drugs.” Marvell and Good had witnessed firsthand what hap-

pened to people in the music industry such as Jimmie Hendrix, when they became involved with drugs. They wanted to warn the youth of the dangers of drugs. More recently in 2008, James’ song, “Embrace the World,” topped both country and gospel charts at number one with its powerful message, “Love begins with you and me…but it must be given away to make it stronger every day.” In 2009, James’ song, “Did Pop Smoke with Willie?” reached number one on The Music Review in New York. The song is based on a time in the ‘90’s when James sang with Willie Nelson in Branson and See MARVEL pg. 36

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Benefit for Children’s Haven International is great success

By Kathy Olivarez The third annual benefit for Children’s Haven International, an orphanage in Reynosa that serves 62 children, was once again a huge success. A sit down dinner and show held at Mission West, played to a sell-out crowd. The show featured the talents of Branson performers, John Sager, Jackson Haney, Jeff Gordon and Gordy and Debbie Wensel. Robert Ferguson, who acted as emcee, told the audience all of the performers donated their time and talents for the benefit

of the orphanage. The first entertainer was John Sager who sang “Believe,” “ Amazing Grace,” his signature song, “Unchained Melody,” “One Pair of Hands,” and “Hallelujah.” Sager was recently named Male Vocalist of the Year at the Valley Star Awards Show held Feb. 15 at Mission Bell Resort. He has also been named “Entertainer of the Year” twice in the Valley Star Awards. Back home in Branson, John can be found See BENEFIT pg. 33

Over 4,000 Winter Texans were treated to an afternoon of fun as the Mission Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Winter Texan Fiesta in downtown Mission on Saturday, Feb. 22. Popular entertainer and recording artist Betty Rydell and her band are shown entertaining the crowd Saturday. She was one of six popular groups Some of the Valley’s top entertainers put on a benefit show for Children’s Haven that performed, including Lindley Creek, Sherwin Linton, Red Johnson, Golden Era International last week. Left to right are: Jackson Haney, Jeff Gordon, Gordy and Rock & Roll Band, and Tom Tepper. Rich Bellert, cowboy poet, was emcee and producer for the free Winter Texan appreciation show. Debbie Wensel, Robert Ferguson, emcee, and John Sager.

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Golden Oldies coming to Country Sunshine, Texas Trails

A new edition of the Golden Oldies Show, featuring Branson performers Susan Hudson Carman, John Sager, Gary & Patsy Crain and Jackson Haney, will be performed twice this season. The first show will be held March 1 at Country Sunshine RV Resort in Weslaco at 2 p.m. and the second show is March 4, at Texas Trails at 7 p.m. Susan Hudson Carman is best known for her guest performances on the television show, “Hee Haw.” As a young woman she traveled with the USO troops in England, Scotland, Germany and The Netherlands.

Susan Hudson Carman

Afterwards, she worked with Charlie Rich, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Don Williams, Sammy Smith and the Wilburn Brothers. In 1988, she competed against 2500 females to receive the title, Ms. Country Music America, receiving her award from Tammy Wynette on the stage of the Grande Old Opry Show. Susan moved to Branson in 1991 and has since appeared in The Ferlin Huskey Show, Chisai Childs and the Starlighters, Elvis and the Superstars, and the Ladies of Motown, and Fountains of Faith. Since his first appearance in the Rio

John Sager

Grande Valley, John Sager has consistently been one of the most popular Branson stars to come to the Valley. In 2014, he was named Valley Star Awards Male Vocalist of the Year for the third time here in the RGV. In 2012-2013 he was also named Valley Star Awards overall Entertainer of the Year. John’s talents were noticed in high school when he was named best male vocalist in his junior and senior years. He began singing for weddings and funerals and learned to play the guitar in college. In 2003, he won The Toledo Idol Contest and began opening for artists who came to

Gary & Patsy Crain

Toledo and continued to win singing contests. In 2009, he moved to Branson where he works at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. He spends his winters in the Rio Grande Valley entertaining Winter Texans. Shazam! Gomer Pyle is wintering in the Rio Grande Valley! Winter Texans get so wrapped up in Gary Crain’s portrayal of Gomer Pyle and the other loveable characters of Mayberry, U.S.A., that it is sometimes possible to believe he is Jim Neighbors, who created the loveable characters. He also does a good imitation See GOLDEN OLDIES pg. 09

Jackson Haney

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From pg. 08 of Mr. Haney from “Green Acres” and a variety of other characters from that era of television. Crain also sings famous Elvis hits and impersonates Bill Clinton for a more modern impersonation. Patsy, Gary’s wife, sings the songs of favorite female artists like Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis and Anne Murray. Together, the couple sings gospel songs or other popular duets. Jackson Haney is the newest addition to the Golden Oldies Show. Growing up in a musical family, Jackson started at the age of 15 with his own band when his father died suddenly of a massive heart attack. When the Beatles invaded America, changing the type of music Americans listened to, Jackson changed with them, creating a new band called The Rock Mods, which was very popular in the Panhandle of Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. After creating a couple of other bands, he used his college training to choreograph a show called “Red, White and You” and toured the country with it from 1974 to 1979. Again he was with several bands before settling with The Clique at a nightclub in Oklahoma City called Friends, where they played five nights a week from 1987 to 2003. After The Clique disbanded, with encouragement from some friends, Jackson moved to Branson and had a gig within 30 minutes or arriving in town. After five

weeks in Branson, he received a call asking him to audition for a “world famous band.” He thought it was a joke but went anyway. The band turned out to be Bill Haley’s Comets. He was asked to join the band. He spent seven years touring the world as the Comet’s lead guitar player, singer and music director. In 2011, he decided to leave the Comets and go out on his own. Since then he has been named Branson’s “Entertainer of the Year,” and is currently the third most requested performer on Branson Radio. For advance tickets to the Golden Oldies Show, call Country Sunshine at (956) 969-1557 or Texas Trails at (956) 7827886. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Birthday Hole in One

Congratulations to Darrell Horsey who gave himself a special birthday present when he scored a hole in one on Hole #2 at El Nino Golf Course on Thursday, Feb. 13. He shot the ball 124 yards to have it roll into the hole.

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GoMission Discount Card makes saving money easy

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is now offering the GoMission Discount Card program, providing exclusive discounts that are available only to GoMission Discount Cardholders. The card entitles cardholders to receive many valuable discounts, from restaurants and local attractions to financial and medical services. There is no fee to participate in the program. Cardholders simply present their card at any participating business to receive discounts on a wide variety of products and services. Approximately 60 area businesses are presently participating in the GoMission Card program, including local eateries, clothing shops, fitness facilities, hotels and attractions. Deals currently on the card can be found at www.gomissioncard.com and brand new exclusive deals are being added every day. “We’ve been looking for new and interesting ways to increase exposure and visibility for our member businesses,” said George Myers, president & CEO of the Mission Chamber. “This is the kind of program that drives traffic, increases sales and brings real value to having a chamber membership.” The free cards are available at the Mission Chamber of Commerce and some of the organization’s member businesses, including the Progress Times and Winter Texan Times. Participating member businesses

do not to pay to have a deal included on the card. Here are some of the deals GoMission Discount Cardholders can take advantage of today: In the Sport-Fitness category Crossfit Rockkore is offering $25 off a regular membership with a one-year contract for the first 30 people to sign up. The Vault is offering $5 off their monthly membership fee. Golfers can get $1 off on a bucket of range balls at Shary Golf Course. If dining out is more your thing, Chili’s is offering 10 percent off at the Mission restaurant only. Ace’s BBQ has a hot deal

this month: Ace’s Taquitos, with one side and a drink for just $6.99, a $10.24 value. You can also get 15 percent off at Luby’s Cafeteria in Mission with your GoMission Card. Go to the website www.gomissioncard. com to view all the offers and to print out coupons. Or, just show your card or your mobile card at any participating business. All the current businesses are listed on the easy-to-use website with their offers. The Progress Times also has some great GoMission Card offers. Take your GoMission Card to the newspaper for a free personal classified ad, or for 45 percent off on

a 12-month subscription. If you don’t have a GoMission Card, the staff at the Progress Times will help you sign up. Stop by the office at 1217 N. Conway. With nearly 60 exclusive offers available through a growing list of participating businesses, you can save a lot of money just by requesting the free card. Some of the other offers include: Get $1 off of any sub combo at Quiznos on S. Shary Road. Pueblo Tires & Service is offering a standard oil change for only $21.99, including a free tire rotation. Other businesses offering discounts to GoMission Cardholders include CPR Cell Phone Repair, PostNet, MCM Sporting Goods, and Richard’s Pharmacy. There are dozens more listed online. Not only can current deals be found on the website, they can be accessed with a smartphone by scanning a QR code on point of sales displays located at participating merchants. Cardholders will also receive weekly e-mail blasts promoting the GoMission Card Hot Deals of the Week, according the Mission Chamber of Com-j merce. To get a free GoMission Discount Card,g call or stop by the Mission Chamber office,c located at 202 W. Tom Landry in down-F town Mission. The phone number to call isM 956-585-2727. There is no cost for the card.t Check it out at www.gomissioncard.com. e p f

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Choruses, band combine for big concert

The Men of A-Chord will perform in a combined concert on Friday, Mar. 7 at Trinity Worship Center. Joining them in concert will be the Rio Grande Valley Band, Sweet Adelines and the Senior Ambassadors. Each group will perform for about 20 minutes in this special, one show

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only “Music for All Ages” concert. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for the combined concert and may be purchased from members of the choral groups and band. However, this is always a sell-out event. So, plan to purchase tickets early.

SOFTBALL

From pg. 01 joined in on the fun. the Senior Softball 20 years ago, is quick In addition to the Canada vs. USA to give credit for the league’s success to games on Thursday, there will be a spe- the players who come from all parts of the cial North vs. South game at 9 a.m. held country to play ball in the Rio Grande ValFriday, March 7, followed by a Texas vs. ley with a number of local residents. Minnesota game at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate “They have quite a greeting when they the league’s 20th anniversary. Every play- arrive from up north each November-Deer in the league will have an opportunity to cember,” he says. play in one of these games. Admission is While there are rumors that the comfree and the concession stand will be open. missioner from St. Paul, Minnesota may “The Senior Texan Softball League be retiring from softball, they started sayis celebrating its 20th year of play in the ing that 10 years ago and he is still playRio Grande Valley,” says Ed Martens, the ing. Martens’ and the League’s motto is, league’s organizer, whom many refer to as “You don’t quit playing when you grow League Commissioner. “These ‘young- old, you grow old when you quit playing.” old guys’ started slow pitch softball in Anyone interested in playing ball next January of 1993 in Mission with only two year should give Martens a call at (956) teams and 28 players. After 10 years, they 581-2254. Teams start “Spring Training” only had four teams.” in November, as soon as enough players After making some changes with more arrive, so they can be ready for competiemphasis on fun, and to improve the ca- tion between teams in January. maraderie, and the number of teams grew “November is a great time for players to 14 in three divisions in five years. who have not played in years to get used Today, the umpires are all ASA ap- to hitting and fielding a ball, or to get their proved and attend umpire clinics each legs in shape again,” Martens says. February. They are considered the very best in the Valley, Martens adds. The league also moved to McAllen’s Westside Park six years ago, which features excellent, well-maintained fields. Each season players are put on a different team. In January, teams are put together by a player draft. “This makes for a well-balanced division and even match for the teams. For the past two seasons only three games separated the first and last place teams,” Martens stresses. Martens, who started

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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 27 Craft Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Cinnamon rolls for sale at 8am, pork loin lunch for sale 12pm-1pm. Craft Sale - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 8am-1pm, Lunch served 11am1pm. Blue Grass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, Biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast served 7:30am-9:00am. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am, Advanced Workshop.

Meal - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, Pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, applesauce, and coffee every Thursday, bring your own table service. Fashion Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 11:30am, Fashion Show on 2/27/14; Lunch served at 12pm, tickets now available, $12pp, contact Sue at 660-582-3668 or 956-432-4302. Country Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, Lunch available 11:00am-1:00pm. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30pm, Lunch served at 11am. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy joes and chips served from 11:30 to 12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn are also served. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 1-4pm. Country Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park , Harlingen, 1-3pm, All musicians welcome. Jam - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Light refreshments served, 50/50 drawing, free admission. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Come play, sing or listen, refreshments served.

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• Shuffleboard courts • library • Arts & crafts Sales • Scrapbooking • crafts lessons • Woodcarving • Free Wi-Fi Internet Service

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Security Fence • Spacious lots • cement Pads • complete hook-ups • Electricity - 50 amp • Water-Sewer • Wide, Paved lighted Streets • Handicapped Restrooms & Showers • Private Post Office Boxes • 2 laundromats-Open 24 Hrs. • cable & Phone Hook-ups • Free Wi-Fi Internet

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Square Dancing, country Western line, Dance & Spanish lessons, karaoke • Dances • church • choir • kitchen Band Activities: Entertainment • Jam Session • Bingo • Potluck Supper • computer lessons • crafts & lots more

Birding Meeting - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Jerry Perez, cost: pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Can/Am Happy Hour, Friendship Hall, BYOB, music with Roy, dancing. Burger/Hot Dog Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3lb. sirloin burger $4 or hot dog $3, served with coleslaw or potatoes and a free beverage, dessert of the day is $1. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Bring your own table service and crackers. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, Lunch served at 4:00pm. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 6pm, CrossStrung, $6pp, tickets sold in advance, activity office 783-1003, last minute tickets sold at the door. Rock & Roll Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Pop, ice cream, cookies, and coffee available. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, All welcome, snack bar open with free popcorn. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, John Sager, $6pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm.

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Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Kenny Hess, $5pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, 7-10pm, Lyle Beaver, $5pp, ice is furnished, lunch served, and door prizes given, BYOB. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Ambassadors of Grace, Southern Gospel Duet, $5pp. Entertainment - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-8pm, Heartland bluegrass show, refreshments served, $5pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin and Pam Linton, $5pp. 50s-60s Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Golden Era, BYOB, setups available. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, “A Romantic Evening,” doors open at 6:30pm, singles welcome, BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes and spot dances. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $10pp in advance, Mardi Gras theme, popcorn, pop and ice available, BYOB. Friday, February 28 Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13 CALANDeR OF eVeNTS

SUNDAYS karaoke - 6:30pm-9:00pm

Country Western Couple Dance Lessons 10am - 12pm

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From pg. 12 Specialty Swimwear Sale - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 9am-Noon. Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served 11:00am-12:00pm before jam session, bring a musical instrument and join the players, bring your chair cushions and enjoy the music. Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Country western jam, lunch served 11:30am-12:15pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Coffee and goodies served. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Coffee and cookies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Dessert table, 50/50. Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson and Brenda Cohn, cost: pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Germanfest - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 3-8:30pm, Tickets on sale in Activity Office, BYO wine, beer or juice for tasting, ticket includes dinner and dance, $10pp. Jam Session - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available at 4:30 pm.

Hamburger Night and Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:309:30pm, Hamburger or chicken breast sandwich, chips, drinks and desserts followed by karaoke, $5pp. Chili Dogs - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5:30-6:45pm, Chili dogs for $2.00 before bingo on Friday evenings. Jam - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Hot dogs sold before jam, $1.50 each, coffee and cookies served during break. Entertainment - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, The Prowell Family Band, $5pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Greg Jones, $5pp. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, Karaoke with Jack and Brenda, $1pp. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Music by Dixon and Company, doors open at 6:45pm, $5 pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band at the Dance Hall, $5pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Jets, $5pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak, door prizes, popcorn, 50/50 drawings, singles welcome, $5pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $5pp. Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp singles wel-

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come. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, $6pp. Big Band Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dennis Perry & The Rio Trio, $5pp. Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Keith Ross Gospel Show, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open, $10pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Cruisers, $8pp, BYOB, snacks provided at tables, popcorn, tea, water and pop availabel for sale, no liquor sold at the bar. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Tucker presents “Music of your Life,” snacks and refreshments available, $5pp. Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Bill and Janet, $3.50pp. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jackson Haney, $5pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm , CrossStrung, $5pp, popcorn, ice cream bars and drinks available. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Travis Country, $5pp, soda and ice available, 50/50 prize drawings. Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-10pm, Kenny Hess, $6pp. Saturday, March 1

All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7am. Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, Bring your own place setting, call 956-585-5061 for more information. Meal - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9:30am, $3.50pp. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, Serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage patties, eggs and hashbrowns, complimentary coffee with breakfast. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, All you can eat pancakes $2.50, biscuits and gravy, $3.00. Patio Sale - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7am-Noon. Garage Sale - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 7am. Breakfast - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7:30-9am, Full cooked to order breakfast. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, and ham available. Donation. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, All you can eat pancakes, two pieces of meat plus applesauce, butter syrup and coffee or tea available. Biscuits and gravy, $3.00. Pancake Breakfast - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-10am, At the Recreation Hall. Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Buffet is served secSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

14 FEBRUARY 27, 2014 WINTER TEXAN TIMES (large hall next to swimming pool). Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, PARKS CALENDAR Yard Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-3pm, Come play, sing or listen, re-

From pg. 13 ond Saturday of the month, $4pp. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Scrambled eggs, sausage patties, fruit cup and coffee, includes all you can eat pancakes and French toast, $3pp, bring your own place settings. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7:30-9am, Menu varies, see website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for specific menu each week. Craft Sale & Flea Market - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Park Yard Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8amNoon, All park yard sale. Craft & Flea Market - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Food available, vendors wanted. Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon, Biscuits & gravy and donuts available, everyone welcome. Yard Sale - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Flea Market and Silent Auction - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Breakfast available. Biscuits & Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, $3pp. Flea Market and Craft Sale - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, Texan Cafe lunch available, in Jaegar Hall

8am-Noon, Last all park yard sale of the season! Garage Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8-10am, Biscuits & gravy and donuts available. Yard Sale - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-11:30am. Patio Sale - Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville, 8am-Noon, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, open to public. Garage Sale - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Park wide garage sale, breakfast served. Yard Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna, 8am-Noon, Park wide, something for everyone! Park Wide Yard Sale - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon. Zumba - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Donation. Square Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10am-Noon, Mainstream Dance with Butch Danielski. Square Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 10am-Noon. Lunch - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 11am-Noon, Full lunch. Country Jam - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch serve d 11:00am-12:30pm, everyone welcome. Variety Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30-3pm.

freshments served. Bluegrass Jam - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 1-3pm. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 2-4pm, Golden oldies with Susan Carmen and John Sager, $10pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3-5:30pm. Country Western Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-9pm, Lunch served by donation at intermission, 50/50 payout each evening. Jam - Mission Gardens Resort, Mission, 6pm, All are welcome, mostly bluegrass. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5 pp, doors open at 5:30pm. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Lindley Creek Bluegrass, country variety and bluegrass, ice cream and ticket sales begin at 6:15pm, tickets up to $6 pp. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Heartland Express, ice, soda and popcorn available, BYOB, $5pp. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, BYOB or beer and wine at bar, free ice, $5pp. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, CrossStrung, bluegrass, $6pp, snacks available, advance tickets 2/28/14. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Diego, BYOB, cash soda bar, free ice set-

ups and popcorn, $5pp. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Wade Benson Landry’s Swingin Cajun Show, $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Jeff Hunt, BYOB and snacks for your table, set-ups available, free ice, door prizes, $5pp. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Agency, advance ticket sales $10pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin & Pam Linton, $6pp. Dance - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7-10pm, Kenny Hess, country dance, $5pp. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Golden Era, 50s, 60s 70s, will sing French songs, $5pp, BYOB, ice furnished. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Featuring DC Country. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, LeRoy and his Organtina. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Jerry Perez, $5pp. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Travis Country Dance, $5pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp, setups available. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

The 2014 Rio Grande Valley Music Festival was again highly successful. As a result we will have $35, 000 available this year to help provide music education for young people in the Valley. A big THANK YOU to all those who came to enjoy the event, the performers who donated their time and talent to provide great music, the members and volunteers who worked so hard to put it on, and the sponsors listed below whose generosity made it possible.

Thank You ALL! City of Mercedes H.E.B. Stores WalMart Stores Melhart Music, McAllen Ranch House Burgers, Weslaco A-1 Homes, Donna Weslaco Chamber of Commerce Mercedes Chamber of Commerce News Channel 5, Weslaco Pena Eye Institute, McAllen Ranchero Village, Weslaco Barbara Barnard, San Juan Star E. M. S., Edinburg Welcome Home, Rio Grande Valley Youths’ Friends Assoc., Inc. SC Cabaza, Raul & Cynthia, Weslaco

Magic Valley Electric Co-op, Weslaco McCoys Building Supply,Weslaco Weslaco Inn, Weslaco Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Mercedes La Copa Inn, Mercedes Palm Aire Hotel & Suites, Weslaco Elsa State Bank & Trust ,Weslaco Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc, Donna Hochheim Branch 39 Humanitarian Account, Harlingen O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Weslaco Stylianos Sideris, M.D., Weslaco Tom’s Automotive, Weslaco Catholic War Veterans, Weslaco Dairy Queen, Mercedes G. Stephen Charlton, C. P. A., Weslaco

Ed Robinson, President

Laser Lux, Mercedes Mid Valley Golf Carts, LaFeria Nelson, Delores, Plainview, Mn Dr.& Mrs. Chester Pflugrad, Weslaco Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mercedes & Weslaco Siesta Village Club No. 54, Weslaco CSM & Mrs. Robert Simons USA (Ret), Weslaco Texas Scales, Harlingen

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From pg. 14 Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, classic/country, $5pp, free popcorn, setups and ice available, singles welcome. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Prowell Family, $5pp at the door. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Golden oldies with Susan Carmen and John Sager, $10pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Entertainment - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7pm, Walter Plant, $6pp. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7:30pm, Plus Dance, 7:00 prerounds with J. Yakimowski. Sunday, March 2 Patio Sale - Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30am. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, all welcome, Pastor Bob Kerr. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am , Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez, Bible study follows. Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational, pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church Service - San Juan Gardens,

8:45am, Interdenominational church service, led by Pastor Len Mitchell (October through December) and Pastor Conrad Barnum (January through March). Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Coffee served at 8:30 am, Rev. Earl Clagg. Church - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 9-10am, Non-denominational, Pastor Friesby. Church - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am. Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am , Non-denominational worship service, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion served first Sunday of month. Church Service - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Church Services - Chimney Park, Mission, 9am, Join us for church services every Sunday and stay for coffee and cookies. Church Service - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Nondenominational worship service. Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am, Nondenominational service, Chaplain Bill Arthurholt, Sunday School at 10:15. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am , Non-denominational church service. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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16 FEBRUARY 27, 2014 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 10am, Non-denominational service, every- sort, Mission, 6-8pm, Ice cream sundaes PARKS CALENDAR one welcome. available.

From pg. 15 Worship Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9-10am , Interdenominational worship service with Pastor Ralph Hunt, year round services, all are welcome. Church - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am, Village Chapel. Church Service - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am , Interdenominational service. Church Service - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 9:30-10:30am , Non-denominational church service, led by Pastor Elton Glenn, social with refreshments following service, Lord’s Supper observed. Church Service - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, Communion 2nd Sunday of each month, all denominations welcome. Church Service - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am, Non-denominational church service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am , Non-denominational worship service, Rev. Tom Shouse, pastor. Church Services - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr,

Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, West Mission Lutheran Fellowship, traditional Lutheran services, at the Recreation Hall, Rev. Thomas Hedtke, pastor. Photo Club - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1pm. Gospel Jam - L e i sure World Community, Weslaco, 1pm. Art Show & Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 1-4pm, At the Art Studio, free admission, donations appreciated, raffle tickets for a framed watercolor by a local artist will be sold March 23 at Show and Tell and at the Art Show. Public Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:30-3:30pm, Old time and country music at the main hall. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm, Cake and coffee served. Entertainment - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 2pm, RGV Big Band, $6pp. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Home cooked meals served 4:00-5:30, $4.25pp. Ice Cream Social and Entertainment Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Jacob Austin Family Show, ice cream $1.50 per bowl, at the Recreation Hall. Ice Cream Sundae - Bentsen Grove Re-

Jam - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Everyone welcome! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6pm, Sherwin & Pam Linton. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm , Ambassadors of Grace. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm, Terry Porter Roe, $5pp. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $6. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Razz-Ma-Tazz, $5pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Kenny Hess. Entertainment - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Big John and Spare Parts Dance Band, $5pp, ice cream bars are on sale for one hour before show time. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $5pp. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Mainstream Dance Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Wade Benson Landry, Swinging Cajun Music, $10 per resident, $12 per nonresident.

Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Clarence Hayden, snacks and refreshments available, $5pp. Free Movie - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Snack bar opens at 6:15pm, movie titles available at website: pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com. Entertainment - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7pm, The Coins. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Pat Davison, $5pp. Entertainment - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Amber Waves Family Show, $5pp. Entertainment - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 7-8:30pm, Jay & Tammy Travlin’ Musicians, cake and ice cream served at 6:30pm, $5pp. Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Double Delight, $5pp at the door. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, In the Recreation Hall. Monday, March 3 Craft Sale - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-11:30am. Craft/Bake/Patio Sale - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Patio sales, crafts and baked goods, lunch served from 10:30am until noon. Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, At the Main Hall, breakfast and lunch available. Jam - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 12:30pm, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 Hosts Jay and Tammy, lunch at 12:30pm. Jam - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 12:30pm. Clogging Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Call Karen at 956-205-8085 for more information. No dances February 17 or March 17. Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1pm, Country Western/Gospel Jam, dance or sing along, free admission. Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm , Refreshments at break, 50/50 drawings, everyone welcome. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1pm. Country Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Country Western Jam - Rollin Homes West, previously Budget RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, . Country Western Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, At the Wagon City Clubhouse. Country Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1pm, All welcome, dance area, 50/50, cookies & tea at break. Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1:30-3:30pm, Featuring country, gospel, and a variety of musical entertainment, hot sandwiches served 12:00pm-1:30pm, concessions available during jam. Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, cost: pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4:15pm. Dinner - Mission West Resort, 3:305:30pm, Hamburger night: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks, and homemade pie. Dinner - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, Baked ham dinner, $7pp, advance sales, bring your own table service. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, Ham and scalloped potatoes. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm, Burgers served before bingo at 7:00pm, $5pp. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Home cooked meal served 4pm-5:30pm, $4.25pp. Open Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6pm, Snacks available. Country Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6pm, Lunch available for a donation, come listen to the music. Country Jam - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 6-8pm, Hotdogs, chips and pop sold before jam. Round Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, Gospel special square dance with concert, Joe Saltel and Jerry Story. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Susan

Hudson Carman, $6pp. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Bottom Line, $5pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7-8:45pm, James and Faye Marvell, Special Hippie Show. Entertainment - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Jackson Haney, $5pp. Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, The Country Sunshine Show, $5pp. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Plus “With a Twist” Dance. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Nancy and Ron Mosier, $5pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Diego. Tuesday, March 4 Craft Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon, Donuts and lunch available. Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am, A-2 Donut Dance. Square Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 10am-Noon, Hotdog Dance, Rounds with Marge Sherrill, 9:30am, Butch Danielski. Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, Lunch at 11:00am. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 1pm, Plus Review. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1pm, Ray and Gynger, cake, coffee and soda served for a donation. Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch for sale 11:30am-1:00pm. Jam - Lakewood RV Resort , Harlingen, 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Lunch available. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1pm, Lunch served 11:30am-1pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Mardi Gras Parade - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 2:30-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ron O’Neil, cost: pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Mardi Gras Parade - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, The Annual Bit-OHeaven Mardi Gras Parade will begin at the North Hall and make its way through the park; bicycles and golf carts will be entered; the newly crowned King and Queen will ride in the lead cart. Entries will be judged. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, Ho t sandwiches, hamburgers and hotdogs served 4:00pm 5:30pm. Dance - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 5:30-8:30pm, DJ Ruben Limas, wide variety of music from swing, country, old time rock and roll to polka, pass the hat, 50/50 raffle. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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18 FEBRUARY 27, 2014 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ruthi, cost: pass the PARKS CALENDAR Weslaco, 7pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

From pg. 17 Country Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Food served 4pm-6pm. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:309:30pm, Hippie Dance, James and Faye Marvell. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm. Entertainment - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6:30pm, Cross Strung, $6pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Golden Oldies, $10pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9:30pm, Doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Louis Gomez, $5pp, BYOB beer and wine, snacks provided at tables, popcorn, tea, water and pop available for sale, no liquor sold at the bar. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Frankie Vallie Concert, $12pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-8:30pm, John and Connie Pedersen, $5pp. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Mardi Gras dance, Kenny Hess, $6pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-8pm, Razz-Ma-Tazz, $5pp. Mardi Gras Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego, BYOB, $6pp, costumes optional, prize will be given for best costume.

$5pp.

Wednesday, March 5 Biscuits and Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancake Breakfast - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, All you can eat pancakes, with two sausage patties, applesauce and coffee, $3 donation, BYOTS. Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch served, bake sale, pie and coffee, setups start at 6:00am. Craft Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am. Craft Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Food served 10am12pm. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9am, Coffee and goodies served. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am, Plus Donut Dance. Open Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2pm, Open sessions, lunch available. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Jams - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Lunch served at 11:30am. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Coffee and snacks available. Jam Session - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome to join the fun! Snacks available! For more information, call 956-585-5061. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park,

Happy Hour - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 3-5pm, Jim Staton, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Happy hour with Diego, pass the hat. Zumba - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-5pm, Donation. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, Harry & Judy, cash soda bar and free ice setups. Hamburgers/Hotdogs/Chicken Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5pm, One hamburger or two hotdogs or chicken, includes chips, drink & dessert, please call your order in by Wednesday at 956-5802940, $5pp. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Chili dogs, hotdogs and ice cream served from 4:30pm-6:00pm, coffee and cookies served, all jammers welcome. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Diego, $5pp. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixons Band, tickets $5 pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, $5pp, snacks and setups available. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, C-1 Dance. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Gomer & Patsy, $6pp. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Cross Strung Family, $5pp, concessions available.

Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, BYOB, $5pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Betty Rydell, $5 donation at the door. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Rainey. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Daryl and Heike Schueller Show, doors open at 6pm, silver collection at the door. Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Encore Tribute to Frankie Valli, $12pp in advance, $15pp at the door, at the Friendship Hall, reserved seats, advance ticket sales at Activity Office, open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Square Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9:30pm, MS with Plus every third tip 7:00-7:30pm, rounds with Marge Sherrill, caller Butch Danielski, finger foods available all dance. Thursday, March 6 Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Food available. Blood Drive - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8:30am. Blue Grass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, Biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast served 7:30am-9:00am. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am, Advanced Workshop. Meal - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, Pancakes, waffles, eggs, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 19

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From pg. 18 sausage, applesauce, and coffee every Thursday, bring your own table service, last meal of the season! Country Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, Lunch available 11:00am-1:00pm. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy joes and chips served from 11:30 to 12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn are also served. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 1-4pm. Country Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park , Harlingen, 1-3pm, All musicians welcome. Jam - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Jam - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Light refreshments served, 50/50 drawing, free admission. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Come play, sing or listen, refreshments served. Birding Meeting - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Jerry Perez, cost: pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Happy Hour with Ruthi, cash soda bar and free ice setups, $5pp.

Happy Hour - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pop, ice and popcorn available, donations. Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Can/Am Happy Hour, Friendship Hall, BYOB, music with Roy, dancing. Burger/Hot Dog Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3lb. sirloin burger $4 or hot dog $3, served with coleslaw or potatoes and a free beverage, dessert of the day is $1. Hamburger Night and Rock and Roll Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Rock and roll jam starts at 6pm. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Bring your own table service and crackers. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, Lunch served at 4:00pm. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 6pm, Kenny Hess, $7pp, tickets sold in advance, activity office 783-1003, last minute tickets sold at the door. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Pop, ice cream, cookies, and coffee available. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, All welcome, snack bar open with free popcorn. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 20

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From pg. 19 Donna, 7pm, The Shadows, $4pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-9pm, Old Time Country Hoedown, $3pp, BYOB and finger foods, ice, sodas and popcorn available. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB beer and wine, snacks provided at tables, popcorn, tea, water and pop available for sale, no liquor sold at the bar. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Mama’s Wranglers Show, $5pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak, country/variety, doors open at 6:30pm, free ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes and spot dances, $5pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Wade Benson Landry’s “Swingin’ Cajun Style Show,” $6pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, tickets available at the Country Sunshine Office. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Susan Carman, $5pp. Friday, March 7 Breakfast and Bake Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-10:30am. Craft Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon.

Craft Sale - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Donuts, coffee, and pie served early, lunch served at 10:30am. Patio Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon. Big Sale - Royal Palms Mobile Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, Lots of misc. furniture, clothes, etc, something for everyone, also 50/50 raffle and lunch served at 11am. Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am. Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served 11:00am-12:00pm before jam session, bring a musical instrument and join the players, bring your chair cushions and enjoy the music. Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Country western jam, lunch served 11:30am-12:15pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Coffee and goodies served. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Coffee and cookies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Dessert table, 50/50. Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Presentation - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 2pm, Program on the Orphan Train, presented by Dorothy Lund, also with discussion time, $3pp. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, WeslaSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 24

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From pg. 20 co, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson and Brenda Cohn, cost: pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Jam Session - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available at 4:30 pm. Hamburger Night and Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:309:30pm, Hamburger or chicken breast sandwich, chips, drinks and desserts followed by karaoke, $5pp. Chili Dogs - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5:30-6:45pm, Chili dogs for $2.00 before bingo on Friday evenings. Jam - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Hot dogs sold before jam, $1.50 each, coffee and cookies served during break. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Rolando Reyes, $5pp. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, Karaoke with Jack and Brenda, $1pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band at the Dance Hall, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, The Horns, $5 pp, doors open 15 minutes prior to start. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-8pm, Renaissance Rockers, $6pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Jerry Howard, door prizes, popcorn, 50/50 drawings, singles wel-

come, $5pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp. Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Solid Gold DJ, $5pp, singles welcome. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Amber Waves Show, $5pp. Big Band Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 7-10pm, Luau Dance, Andy & Brenda Coin, $5pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $5pp. Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Valley Finale, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open, $10pp. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Mama’s Wranglers presents their Red Hot Tour show, snacks and refreshments available, $5pp. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, Frankie Valle re-creation, $12pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, CrossStrung, $6pp. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Bellows and Brass, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 25

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PARKS CALENDAR From pg. 24

$5pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp in advance, St. Patrick’s Day theme, popcorn, pop and ice available, BYOB. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, $5pp. Saturday, March 8 Patio Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-11am, Park wide patio sale. Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, Bring your own place setting, call 956-585-5061 for more information. your own place setting. Flea Market and Bake Sale - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 7am-Noon, Lunch served until 12:30pm. Meal - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9:30am, $3.50pp. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, Serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage patties, eggs and hashbrowns, complimentary coffee with breakfast. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, All you can eat pancakes $2.50. Breakfast - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7:30-9am, Full cooked to order breakfast. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, and ham available. Donation. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, All

you can eat pancakes, two pieces of meat plus applesauce, butter syrup and coffee or tea available. Biscuits and gravy, $3.00. Pancake Breakfast - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-10am, At the Recreation Hall. Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Buffet is served second Saturday of the month, $4pp. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Scrambled eggs, sausage patties, fruit cup and coffee, includes all you can eat pancakes and French toast, $3pp, bring your own place settings. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7:309am, Menu varies, see website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for specific menu each week. Flea Market - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30am, Great things for the holidays! Park Sale - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, All park yard sale. Arts & Craft Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am, At the Rec. Hall, free to the public. Patio Sale - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Residence individual patio sale, pancake breakfast served 7:30am-10:00am at the recreation hall. Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Biscuits and gravy 7:00-8:30am, lunch available 11:00am1:00pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 26

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From pg. 25 Patio Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am. Craft Sale - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, At the Victoria Palms Ballroom, free admission. Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon. Park Resident Show and Sell - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-11am, Show and sell of park residents’ crafts, wood projects and other items, breakfast available, at the Recreation Hall. Open House - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 9am-4pm, Information packets at office. Zumba - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Donation. Square Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10am-Noon, Mainstream Dance with Butch Danielski. Square Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 10am-Noon. Lunch - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 11am-Noon, Full lunch. Country Jam - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served 11:00am12:30pm, everyone welcome. Variety Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30-3pm, Come play, sing or listen, refreshments served.

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Bluegrass Jam - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 1-3pm. Dance - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Heart and Soul, $4pp. Art Exhibit - Fiesta Village, Mission, 2-4pm, Canvas & Cocktails Art Exhibit. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3-5:30pm. Country Western Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-9pm, Lunch served by donation at intermission, 50/50 payout each evening. Jam - Mission Gardens Resort, Mission, 6pm, All are welcome, mostly bluegrass. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $7 pp, doors open at 5:30pm. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Travis Country, mixed variety and country, ice cream and ticket sales begin at 6:15pm, tickets up to $6 pp. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego Saurina, BYOB or beer and wine at bar, free ice, $5pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, snacks and setups available. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, December ‘63 at the Dance Hall, $12-$15pp, advance tickets are reserved for seating. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Heartland Express, Kickin’ Country Theme, BYOB, cash soda bar, free ice setSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 27

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From pg. 26 ups and popcorn, $5pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Groovin’ at The Grove Hippie Dance, James and Faye Marvell. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Southern Knights, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open, $4pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Featuring DC Country. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band. Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-10pm, Dixon and Company, $5pp, pop, ice and popcorn available, tickets sold in the activity office or at the door. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Jeff Gordon, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Paul Neff, contributions. Dance - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 7pm, The Horns, $5pp, BYOB, free popcorn, ice and sodas available. C & W Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Lyle Beaver. Choir Concert - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7pm. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, disco dance theme, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, 50s-60s dance,

BYOB, setups available, $8pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, advance ticket sales begin February 24, soft drinks and popcorn available, call Sharon 956968-8078. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Gomer and Patsy Show, $5pp at the door. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys and Strings, 50s and 60s variety, $5pp, free popcorn, setups and ice available, singles welcome. Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-10pm, Dixon and Company, last dance of the season, prizes, 50/50, pop, ice and popcorn available, $6pp. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jack Nelson & County Line Band, $7pp, $8pp at the door. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, John Sager. Variety Club Dessert and Drama Show Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $5pp, at the Friendship Hall, price includes show and dessert. Entertainment - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7pm, Susan Carman Hudson, $5pp. Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7:30pm, Plus Dance, 7:00 prerounds with J. Yakimowski. Dance - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7:30-10:30pm, Roger Kenaston Band, ice is provided and you may bring in drinks and snacks.

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• Pain On Chewing • Hot And Cold Sensitivity • Pain When Eating Sweets/Sugar • No Dental Decay Present • No Evidence Of Problem On X-ray Teeth may crack when subjected to stress of chewing hard foods or ice, or by biting on unexpected hard objects. Teeth restored with typical silver fillings are most susceptible. The majority of cracked teeth can be treated by placement of a crown on the tooth. When the crown is placed on the tooth, the pain usually leaves immediately. Occasionally the tooth cracks into the nerve of the tooth. If pain persists after placement of the crown, you may have a crack into the nerve of that tooth. Please call your dentist, as this tooth may require a root canal. Suggestions will be made to help you maintain good oral health.

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THE BETTY RYDELL SHOW 2011-2012 WTT Female Entertainer of the Year! 2011 F-A-M-E Female Vocalist of the year!

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Country • Mondays • 1pm 7 - 10 pm • $ 5 FRIDAY DANCES Feb. 28 • Steven May & Southern Knights Band Mar. 7 • Jealous Heart Country • Mondays••7pm 1pm ENTERTAINMENT

Mar. 2 • Leslie Blasing • $5 Mar. 4 • Golden Oldies $10 advanced • $15 Door

Mar. 13 • Kenneth Hess • $6

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Mar. 11 • $8 p/p Ralph & The Cruisers Mar. 21 •The Agency • $7 p/p Mar. 28 • Hot Rodz • $5 p/p

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Bill Chrastil Show • $6pp Performer Extraordinaire Mar. 18 • Razz Ma Tazz • $5 p/p

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Mar. 9 December 63 • $15 CRAFT SHOWS

MAR. 8 CRAFT FAIR and VENDOR SHOWS 8-12 ENTERTAINERS

Mar. 2 Wade Benson Landry • $6 DANCE SCHUDULE AT BALLROOM

Feb. 28 Cruisers • $8

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Pennsylvania annual reunion A Pennsylvania Winter Texan Luncheon will be held Thurs., Feb. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111E. Bus. 83, Donna. RSVP to Allyn at (570) 335-7209. RGV - Travel Supreme Luncheon RGV Travel Supreme Luncheon will be held 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fri., Feb.28, at Retama Village Clubhouse, South Bentsen Palm Drive at Pelican Way, located two miles south of Exp. 83 on Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Reservations are due Feb 26. Email Zinneckerg@aol.com or phone - Donna 352-409-0159, Iowa State Alumni Iowa Alumni and Friends will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m., Mon., Mar. 3 at Victoria Palms Restaurant. For reservations call Hedlunds at (515) 222-1932 or email dkwhigham@yahoo.com. Annual Canada Day Get ready for lots of Canadian fun during the annual Canada Day Celebration to be held at Riverside Club (956) 5811033, located at 214 E. Chimney Road, in Mission on Tuesday, Mar. 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All Rio Grande Valley Canadians are invited. For information call Mary Jane Deschamps at (956) 242-6624.

New Richmond, Wisconsin Residents of New Richmond, Wis. will hold their annual reunion on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen. For information call (715) 2226257. Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast A Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Mar. 4 at 8:30 a.m. at Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 West Nolana Loop, Pharr. For information contact Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972. Retired Rails Retired Rails will meet Tuesday, Mar. 4, at Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna at 11 a.m. For information call Ernie Olsen at (956) 784-4602 or e-mail ernie469@msn.com. Texas Woodcarvers Club Chip of Texas Woodcarvers Club meets Tuesday, Mar. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park Place RV Resort, 5401 Business 83, Harlingen. Every Tuesday. Armstrong, Pirelli and Titan Retirees Retirees from Armstrong Pirelli and Titan will meet at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W 5th Street, San Juan Weds., Mar. 5 at 11:30 p.m. For information call Al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholzer at (515) 262-7791.

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Duluth-Superior area Minnesota The annual Duluth-Superior and surrounding area of Northern Minnesota/ Wisconsin will get together on Thurs., Mar. 6 at 11 a.m. at Valley View Estates Clubhouse, 2100 Vernon, in Mission. A chicken dinner will be served for $6 a person. Spouses and friends welcome. Reservations must be made to Carol Hostrawser at (956) 519-1659 by Mar. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Rio Grande Quilt Guild Rio Grande Quilt Guild will meet Sat., Mar. 8, at 9 a.m. at South Texas College, 400 N. Border, Weslaco, Building G, Room 191. Use parking lot 1. For additional information call Rene Darkis at (812) 890-1572. Hitchhiker Owners Hitchhiker Owners will meet Mar. 10 at 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. For questions call Judy Whitley at (307) 4210999 or Dennis Shackelford at (307) 4212617. RGV Red Hat Queen’s Council The RGV Red Hat Queen’s Council will meet at The Tea Room, 108 E. Jackson Street in Harlingen at 11 a.m. Lunch is $11. At 12:30 p.m. there will be entertainment and at 1:14 p.m. Cheryl La Berge will give a short history of Harlingen and then conduct a walking tour of the old buildings and murals. Respond to Queen Donna Theall at (956) 440-7262. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet Tuesday, Mar. 11, at noon at the Echo Hotel in Edinburg. PEO members

visiting in the Upper Valley are invited to attend. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. followed by a meeting a program. Call Connie Sullivan at (319) 404-5579 for reservations. Alcoa Retirees Alcoa Retirees will meet for lunch at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen at 11:30 a.m., Mar. 12. For information call Pat at (956) 249-1235 or (956) 6875367. Nebraska Winter Texans Luncheon A Nebraska Winter Texans Luncheon will be held Weds., Mar. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Beto’s Restaurant inside the Executive Inn in Mercedes. (Use the east door). Use 2 Mile West exit. For information call Bob at (402) 446-2584. Carriage Travel Club The Carriage Travel Club, Winter Texan Chapter 9, will meet Mar. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Junction Café, intersection of Bus. 83 and Cage Blvd. in Pharr. All owners of Carriage RV’s are welcome. For information call Susan Donald at (956) 802-6724. Iowa Wild Rose Chapter, Escapees Iowa Wild Rose Chapter of Escapees will meet Weds., Mar. 12, at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. 5th Street, San Juan at 11:30 a.m. Contact Dick Overholser at (515) 262-7791 or Al Ensley at (515) 360-5992. Upper Valley Home Owners Association The Upper Valley Home Owners Association will meet Weds., Mar. 12, at Twin See REUNIONS pg. 35

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Feb. 27 – Aladdin Villas Luncheon and Fashion Show, “Spring is in the Air,” will be presented Feb. 27. Doors open 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Contact Sue Schieber at (660) 582-3668 or (956) 432-4302. Feb. 27 – Museums of Port Isabel, 317 Railroad Ave. presents “Cameron County Beach Patrol” as part of the series, “Telling Our Stories” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 – Valley Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, present “West Side Story” with guest artist Soon Cho, mezzo-soprano. McAllen Civic Center, 8 p.m. Group and senior discounts available at VSO box office at 956-661-1615, or at Chase Bank Tower, 200 S. 10th, Suite 104. Mar. 1 – The annual Nde Daa Spring Native American Pow Wow will be held at the McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main Street, McAllen from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The grand entries at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and gourd dances at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mar. 1-2 – La Joya High School will present its Spring Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Concert at the La Joya Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Dr., 7 p.m. $8. Call (956) 580-5160 for ticket information. Mar. 2 – The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will perform a concert at the

Peppermint Palace of El Valle del Sol in Mission at 3 p.m. Mar. 6 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Attracting Purple Martins” by Mark Wright as part of the nature series, $3 adults, $2 seniors. Mar. 6 – The annual Canada vs. USA Senior Texan Softball League games at Westside Park on ware Rd. (across from the Convention Center) in McAllen at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. Mar. 7 – A combined concert featuring the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band, Men of A-Chord, Sweet Adelines and the Senior Ambassadors will be held at the Trinity Workshop Center in Pharr at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from the members of these groups. Admission is $7. Mar. 7 – McAllen’s First Friday Artwalk, Main Street Art District, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free. Mar. 8 – Children’s Haven International (Reynosa orphanage) will have a fundraising dinner at Rio Grande Bible Institute, 4300 S. Bus. 281 in Edinburg. Doors open at 4 p.m. for silent auction, bake sale, fashion show and drawing. Dinner plates will be sold from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for $8 with drink and dessert. At 6 p.m. there will be a live auction. Call (956) 787-7378 for See EVENTS CALENDAR pg. 35

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From pg. 06 performing at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner Sunday through Wednesday from 2 p.m. until closing time. Tuesday through Friday he will be at Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Diner from 2 p.m. until closing. Jackson Haney, who played with Bill Haley’s Comets of “Rock Around the Clock” fame as lead guitar, lead singer and music director from 2004 to 2011, was the next entertainer. He performed “Do You Love Me,” “Lost in the 50’s Tonight,” “Rockin’ Robin,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Rock Around the Clock,” and “See You Later Alligator.” Betsy Chacon, director of Children’s Haven International spoke to the crowd, thanking everyone for their support. She told them there are currently 62 children in residence, ranging in age from college students to a two-month-old baby. Emcee Robert Ferguson returned to the stage and sang, “Calvary is the Reason Why” before introducing Jeff Gordon, who was the third performer. Gordon sang “Old Enough to Know Better But Still Too Young to Care,” “Slow Hand,” “Ring of Fire,” “Love’s Got a Hold on Me,” “Delilah,” and Elvis’s version of “How Great Thou Art.” When he leaves the Rio Grande Valley, Gordon will be doing Tom Jones Tribute Shows in Florida. He has also appeared as Elvis at the Branson Mall Entertainment Centerstage.

The final act of the night was Debbie and Gordy Wensel, who have been producing and organizing the benefit for Children’s Haven International for the past three years. Together the couple sang, “Take It Easy.” Then Debbie Sang, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” her signature song. Gordy announced plans for next year’s event by saying he and Mickey Gilley were good friends and he was working with Mickey to get him to do the benefit at the Pharr Convention Center next year. As if on cue, Debbie got a call on her cell phone from Gilley, saying he was available on the date under consideration, which will be in the first week of February. Look for details on the benefit performance in January of next year. The couple, who have won Musical Duo for the Valley Star Awards for three years, then continued their segment of the show by singing, “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” and “Just You and I.” In Branson, the couple can be seen at Jackie B. Goode’s Uptown Café, where they perform a George Strait Tribute Show.

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From pg. 31 Lakes RV Park, 301 N Shary Rd., at 9 a.m. for tax purposes. Newmar Owner’s Luncheon The Newmar Owner’s Luncheon will be held Mar. 12 at Furr’s Fresh Buffet, 901 W Exp 83, McAllen. Social at 11:30, lunch at noon. Guest speaker will be SKYMED Reservations by Mar. 7 to Bob And Carol Hefta, rlhefta@aol.com or 512-3650253. Winnebago Owners Minnesota Winnebago Club invites all Winnebago product owners to lunch Mar. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on N. 2nd St., McAllen. Questions: call 612-578-2854.

information. Mar. 8 – San Benito Celebrates Texas Independence Day & Cook-Off with re-enactments of battles leading to Texas’ freedom from Mexico, at South Texas Youth Stock Showgrounds on FM 510. Call (956) 361-3800 for information. Mar. 13 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek & Friends at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Held at Railroad Crossing Model Railroad Club & Event Center, 101 W. Jackson, Harlingen. Mar. 13 – Quinta Mazatlan presents “Life of the Laguna Madre with Dolphins and Birds,” by Scarlet Colley, as part of the nature series, adults $3, seniors, $2. POW WOW Mar. 13-16 – Camille Lightner Playhouse, 500 East Ringgold Street, BrownsFrom pg. 01 ville, presents “Steel Magnolias” at 8 p.m. See Indian dancers, from tiny tots to Admission. seniors, perform in full regalia. For those who want to dance with the Indians, some BORDERFEST dances will be open to audience participation. Dancing exhibition performances From pg. 01 South American country of Argentina. will be held by dance groups throughout There will be over 20 entertainment areas, the Pow Wow. Come and stay an hour or stay all day some featuring Argentine entertainment. and enjoy the rhythm and grace of the The Budweiser Grand Parade will be Saturday morning after the bike parade, dancers. There will be Gourd Dances at which starts at 9:45. The Illuminated 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. and the Grand Entries will be held at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Night Parades will be held March 7-9. BorderFest tickets may be purchased at Stripes for $8 one day in advance of attending the fair. Admission at the gate is $13. Parking is $5 per vehicle. A story with more details about the events will appear in next week’s paper.

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From pg. 04 his father came from Tampa, Florida, “Cigar City” to visit James and brought Willie a cigar. As of Feb. 14, Marvell’s new song, “Washed in the Blood” is currently listed as number 21 on the IndieWorld Country Record Report in Nashville, Tennessee, which lists the top independent country artists of the world top 40 country songs. Marvell and his wife, Faye had so much fun with the Hippie Dances they started last year, they are back in the Rio Grande Valley offering them again during

celebrate the Beatles’ 50th Anniversary. “It’s great watching the audience in 60’s costumes dancing and having so much fun re-living the era of their youth. We can’t wait to get back to see all our friends this year,” says James. Anyone interested in booking a show or dance can call Marvell at (813) 5054966. In addition to producing Hippie Dances, James has been busy creating jingles for several parks including Alamo Rose, Park Place, and Texas Trails, all Wilder Resorts.

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From pg. 03 piped up. Ed and Joanne Yauchzee, Casa de Sol, Donna, co-chairs of all things shuffleboard in their park where the Olympic shuffleboarding was being held, were familiar with most players as they met them in weekly tournaments held across the Valley during the season. “There are three categories this year – Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. It started in January and will end on the 28th of February. “In the Valley, shuffleboard is very

big,” Joanne offered the information. “Nobody gets ‘it’ unless they’re involved in it. You can tell people about it but nobody would believe you. These people love this sport and the competition is really fierce.” From pickleball to darts, and volleyball to women’s washers, the races go on, the youngest entry being 50 years old and the oldest 100 and a half. All events culminate on Wednesday, March 12, at a 10 a.m.2 Awards Ceremony. A Man and Woman4 Athlete of the Year, and Park of the Year9 will be announced and the games will2 close for 2014. But, no matter who winss or who doesn’t, it’s a sure fired fact – ev-m eryone will have had fun! M F m 5 I m y 9

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HOMES FOR SALE GATED, 55+, 2/2.5/2 custom home. 1700 sq. ft., totally furnished, just move in! All association amenities. 763-478-7794. GOLF COURSE HOME at Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club. Extra nice 2bd/2ba/2 car garage and golf cart garage. Tile flooring, oak cabinets, granite, storm doors, large tiled patio. Great location. 55+, HOA dues $132 per month includes golf. $118,000. Furniture and golf cart negotiable. 580920-5830. CONDO AT TONY Butler Golf Course, Harlingen 55+ community. 1,200 square feet, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, fully furnished. $49,900. Call 956-428-2460. PREMIUM GOLF COURSE brick home, Hidden Valley, Mission. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage with AC. Jimco built 2003, extra details, sprinkler system, partially furnished, includes all appliances, must see. $195,000 OBO. 210-422-2769 or 210-422-9659.

MOBILE HOMES 16X56 MOBILE HOME, fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, steel roof, 40’ canopy over cement, 8x8 shed. Tropical Valley Acres, 1-519-660-9022. FOR SALE: 2BD/2BA mobile home, lot included. 55+ gated park in Alamo. Call 956223-4091 for more info, lots of activities. WINTERGREEN ESTATES, 14X66 mobile home, corner deeded lot. Large Texas room, 2 bedrooms, shed, two drives. Furnished. 956-342-7680. TRAILER, 2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath, furnished, covered patio, carport, shed, swimming pool, located at Shady Acres 55+ park,

Donna. $10,000. 816-797-7870. 14X52 DETROITER, 2 bed, 1 bath, 11x18 screened deck, 14x52 carport, attached shed. Furnished. 712-490-7528. 2001 RIVERBEND 16’x60’ mobile home. 2 bedrooms/2 baths, open floor plan with 2 outside canopies. Excellent condition. All appliances and furniture included. $19,500 OBO. 308-216-1064. 14X40 MOBILE, 1 bedroom, 1 bath on 2 lots in 55+ park, Mission and adjoining lot. 608-369-2195. 2005 14X48, 2 bed, 1 bath, A/C, shed, laminate floor, living room, dining room. 956782-5006. 1997 IDLETIME, 36FT., 2 slides, 1 bedroom, full equip, clean, carport, shed, washer. Can be moved. $6,999. See at Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot 156. 7320 W. Expressway 83. THE GROVE PARK, newly remodeled with deeded lot. 2 bedrooms with shop. 956802-6250. 1993 PARK MODEL in Sleepy Valley. Cement, stone, Lot 632. Excellent condition. Shed. $11,500. 956-519-3963. 2002 16X52 LIKE new Schult mobile home for sale. 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, total electric, washer & dryer. Furnished with living room, 2 bedrooms and kitchen furniture. Shop and carport. Used approximately 4 1/2 month/year by a Midwestern couple. $29,500. Call 701-318-0945.

MOBILE HOME 14X60, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, deeded lot, large deck, furnished, covered carport. Great location! 660-853-1650. 14X66, 2BD/2BA, furnished, large carport,1 storage shed. Floors need work. Askingc $10,000, negotiable. 712-229-5757. Lo-W cated in Acacia Park, Alamo. 1 PHARR SOUTH OPEN House. 1402 S.m Cage, Saturday-Sunday, March 1st & 2nd,g 1pm-4pm. Gated, 55+, own your land.c Great location - close to shopping, manyM activities, friendly community. b 16X64 2 BED/2 bath Solitaire, complete-e ly redecorated. Carport, shed, furnished,a ready to move in. Well maintained. Locatedt in Southern Comfort Park. Won’t last long.7 Owner motivated. Must sell. 956-998-2 7359. i 12X52 MOBILE HOME, 2 bedroom, 1 bath,e fully furnished, large covered patio, washerb and dryer, shed. Holiday Village, 6 LeisureO Ln., Pharr, TX. 956-702-2220. b 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, 14x80 mobile homeA in Raymondville 55+ park. Call 231-750-2 4129 for more information. l OPEN HOUSE: WINTER Haven Park. 1015o W. Sam Houston St., Pharr. March 1st &$ 2nd, 1pm-4pm. Mobile homes, park mod-D els and a few vacant lots. Can make reser-5 vations for next year. Come to Park Officek for listings and information. 956-787-7881,w Fax: 956-702-2653. G e n 9 N e e n ( 1 d T p 1 n s 3 2

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for anything... for everything...WANT ADS MOBILE HOMES...cont. 1974 TITAN, 14X52, screened porch, shed, carport. $12,000 OBO. Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco. 956-973-0854 or 270-963-0930. 18X60 PALM HARBOR 2 bed/2 bath, Alamo Rose RV Park, Alamo. All furnishings, golf cart, 9x10 shed, 1 owner, on solid concrete. Call 956-783-8374. MOBILE HOME 14X68, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, furnished, dishwasher, washer, dryer, queen beds, 10x23 Texas room, central air and heat, all electric. 2 sheds. San Benito. Asking $35,000. Make offer! 660-6797054. 2001 FLEETWOOD FESTIVAL, 2bd/2ba, immaculate, well taken care of - appliances convey. Washer/dryer, 10x12 storage building, 40ft., covered parking, view of Oso Bay. Located in Anchor Harbour Mobile Home Park in Corpus Christi, Texas. Asking $35,000, OBO. 830-387-4290. 2005 BRECKONRIDGE 11X36, Quiet Village II. 8x8 shed, Texas room, 12x16. You own property, $50 yearly maintenance fee. $35,000. 956-340-8358. DEEDED LOT WITH 14x58 mobile home, 55+ park. 2 bedrooms, new bath, new kitchen, new appliances. 2 carports. 10x12 workshop. New plumbing and electric. Garage with opener. Security lights. All electric with city utilities. RV hookups. Furnished and move-in ready. Call 817-5599119. $37,500. NEWLY RENOVATED, 2 bedrooms, washer, dryer, newer appliances, furnished and equipped on large lot ($315 monthly) in nice 55+ park. Must see! 954-999-4899 (Brownsville). 16X44, FURNISHED, 1 bed, 1 bath, 3 deeded lots, gated 55+ subdivision, 12x18 TXRM, attached cart garage, 18x30. Carport with storage shed. 616-929-4704. 16X80 MOBILE HOME, 3bd/2ba, fully furnished, shop, Texas room, covered drive, shed. Gated 55+ park. La Feria. 913-9383801. 2009 2BD/2BA 14x60 w/ 12x30 Texas

room, 60’ canopy, 12x16 shed, in a gated park, 55+. Call 651-331-1241, 651-7756071. Must see. 14X40 MH, ORANGE Grove RV Park, Edinburg. 1bd/1ba, with added TXR & BD. Carport 8x10, shed fully furnished, c-air, washer, dryer, move-in ready. $22,500 OBO. 956-369-0774. YEAR 1978, SIZE 12’x36’ with 14’x18’ Addison. Fully furnished, asking $28,000. Call Pat at 586-242-9913 or Gordy Larson, 956-580-3844. 2011 ATHENS MANUFACTURED home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. 6’ porch, 14x53 carport, 10x12 shed, large lot. La Feria, 817-6372218.

MOTOR HOMES 2002 DIESEL 40’ Holiday Rambler Endeavor, 3 slides, 1 owner, kept under roof. 830370-1885. 2002 30’ GULFSTREAM motor home, 39,000 miles, $12,000 OBO. Till March 15, La Hacienda Estates, Alamo. 1-573-2107460. 94 36FT. HAWKINS 300 Diesel motor couch, custom built, one owner. Allison 6-speed automatic, 7.5KW, Onan Diesel. Blue Ox tow bar hitch, loaded, solid light oak, 4 solar panels on roof, 2 LCD TVs, roof RV dish, central vacuum, washer, dryer, etc. $37,900 OBO. 95,000 miles. 262-6897985. 2007 BOUNDER 36’, 2 slides, 18,000 miles, full body paint, loaded, great condition, $68,900. Tropic Winds RV Park. Call Ron 816-478-6738. 2009 ALLEGRO 40FT. bus QRP 425HP Cummins, 4 slides, 4 TVS. Must see. $179,900. 817-205-2547. Low mileage. 2003 TRAVEL SUPREME 40ft, 2 slides, 400 Cummins, 51,000 miles, 8,000 KW Onan, 2000 watt inverter. Excellent condition. Call 956-605-1303. 2006 40’ PHAETON motor home, 4 slides, 350 cat diesel loaded. No smoking, no pets, always garaged. Great condition, 34,500 miles. Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 Abram

Rd., Mission. Call 618-214-1544.

MOTORCYCLES 2007 HONDA SILVERWING scooter 600CC, excellent condition, 50 MPG, 5000 miles, automatic, runs great! $3,900.00. 651238-3648. 1980 YAMAHA 650CC Special II. 17,000 miles, black and chrome, must see. Snow to Sun, Lot 241, Weslaco. $2,000. 517230-9608. 2009 FASHON SPORT motor scooter. Low mileage, 2,000 miles, located at Mission West RV Park, Lot 309. 765-661-5699. TRIKE YOUR MOTORCYLE with InstaTrike. Huge Price Drop. Was $3,899, now it is $3,299 plus shpg. Call Darrell at 612-8405030.

PARK MODELS FOR SALE: 38FT. 2009 Dutchman Four Winds RV. Two bedrooms, converted sewer with handicap flush toilet, awning, DirecTV hookup. $10,000 or furnished at $11,000. Weslaco, 651-245-0571. TROPHY PARK MODEL, excellent condition. Shed, washer, dryer. Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot 123. 319-350-0256. 1998 BRECKENRIDGE WITH enclosed room plus screened area, sheds, tools. Small park, private golf course. Mercedes, 816-651-1321. MOVE IN TODAY! Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission. 35ft., furnished, big Texas room, tiled, 2nd roof, attached storage. $14,900 OBO. 956-262-9902. 1998 CHARIOT PARK model, excellent condition, large utility room, washer/dryer, lots of storage and extra features. Victoria Palms Resort. Great buy - $19,900. Truly a must see! 956-782-3244 or 405-596-4440. 87 CASA PARK model, furnished with attached Texas room and utility room with washer and dryer. Eastgate Mobile Home & RV Park, Lot A7, Harlingen TX. 314-6140834.

1993 BRECKENRIDGE 34X12, 8x8 shed, washer, dryer, deck. Asking $16,000. Trophy Gardens, Lot 82, Alamo. 405-6642399, 956-782-3587. SPACIOUS, TWO TIP-OUTS, full length patio, awning, washer, dryer, shed, recliner, dual recliner sofa, HDTV, refrigerator, like new condition. $10,950.00. Kenwood RV Park, 816-807-8120. PARK MODEL WITH deck, shed attached, furnished, very comfortable. In Four Seasons Park, Brownsville. $8,000 OBO. Call 507-838-7296. TEXAS ROOF, 10X26 awning, 8x8 shed. Furnished, washer, many upgrades. Call 314-803-1094.

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PARK MODELS...cont. 2000 39’ PARK model, furnished, central air, Texas roof, 10x36 awning, shed. 2/100 LB. propane tanks. 812-385-4567. PARK MODEL 16’x40’, owned lot 80Wx60D, Texas room 12’x24’, carport, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, includes all furnishings, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, also extra lot with hookups for renting. $55,000.00. Call Gene 1-563-419-2276. 1 BEDROOM, LARGE shed, Texas room, carport, W/D, nice size kitchen, elec. heat, water, gas stove, fully furnished. New AC motor central. $11,000, will neg. 918-8081081. ADOBE WELLS PARK land 12-34, washer, dryer, clean, golf course. Best park. Kermit, 507-779-4682. $21,000. Just move in, all equipped! SEVEN OAKS, 1998 12x34 park model, furnished, 12x34 porch, carport, shed, many upgrades. For sale. 218-234-1777. Mission. FEBRUARY ONLY: $9,995 park model special...2005 one BR, fully furnished, at Mission Gardens Resort. 956-585-5671. www. missiongardensresort.com. 1991 SKYLARK, FULLY furnished, full size bathroom, inside washer, covered patio shed, close to hall. Trophy Gardens, Alamo, $15,000.00. 630-202-1239.

1996, 34’X8’ , queen bed, new fridge, new washer, furnished. $5,000 OBO. Telephone 701-240-5973. FOR SALE: 12X38, 1 bath, 1 bedroom park model. Two large carports, lots of concrete in gated park. Mission Gardens Resort, 815-238-0603. PORT ISABEL. 1988. $6000, negotiable. 1 bedroom, 2 slides, attached shed, water accessible. 563-260-1563, 832-315-0487. ROYAL DIAMOND 37’ park model, 2 tipouts, Texas room, washer, dryer, double carport, covered patio, fully furnished. Trade Winds RV Park, Lot #176, Mission. $10,000 OBO. 956-599-9586 or 316-2596756. TEXAS TRAILS #947. Metal roof, carport, porch, Texas room, furnished, queen bed, newer appliances, 10x10 shed. 319-4323170. 2005 SUMMIT PARK model, on two concrete deeded lots. 55+ community in Edinburg, TX, next to golf course. Annual fee $100. Completely furnished with 10x36 awning. A 12’x12’ shed with washer/dryer, many tools, and golf cart. Also a 12’x26’ carport. GOOD BUY at $42,000. Must sell due to medical reasons! Will consider any reasonable offer. Call 320-260-7566. EXTENDED 2006 PARK model, immaculately maintained, beautiful kitchen and new wood floors, work shop at Winter Ranch, golf, bowling league, dances, bil-

liards, pot lucks. 361-371-4181. $26,500 - owner may finance. 12X34 CASA VILLA park model, insulated with new siding, awnings and iron security doors, new flooring, furniture, fridge, queen bed, and central air. Includes patio, awning and storage shed with washer/dryer. All reasonable offers will be considered. Lot #117, Circle T Park. 956-329-0898. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3842. 12X34 PARK MODEL, 8x34 Texas room, 2 window A/C, very clean. $9,000 OBO. 956748-2286. WE PAY TOP cash for travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. We will leave your lot clean! Call 956-867-2366.

SERVICES EXPERIENCED TAX PREPARER. Authorized e-file Provider can prepare your State & Federal returns. Call 956-330-7828 or email accubooksrgv@aol.com. INCOME TAX ENROLLED agent. 40 years experience. Have all state tax programs and e-file. Your place or mine. Call 715-8501481, Bennett Income Tax. SALES AND SERVICE on patio covers, carports, metal roof, second roofs, screen rooms and vinyl siding. Call 956-330-1425.

ON THE GO RV Repair, back for 11th year for your repair needs. Certified, insured, reasonable rates, call Kevin 763-229-9331. APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands,I handyman, plumbing and electrical repairs,m decks, siding. Over 55 years experience.y 956-584-7817. 9 RV SERVICE AND Parts Center. Texas Trad-2 er RV can handle any and all of your RVa service needs with no long wait! The bestt talent and best rates in the valley, your sat-6 isfaction is guaranteed! Call Juan today forW your free estimate! (956) 797-3000, Exp.m 83, La Feria exit. y NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING: Special $10.95 per room and $39.95 any size RV. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 956-266-1369. G G TRAVEL TRAILERS C NEW TANDEM CAR trailer, electric brakes,W spare tire, loading ramps. Must see to ap-c preciate. 719-406-5122. H TO BE MOVED: furnished 8x30 trailer,2 10x14 Texas room, 8x12 shed. Make offer!I The Grove, Lot 62, San Juan. 612-807-m 7679. y 2002 TERRY 27’ bumper pull, 14’ slide,9 queen walk around bed, new tires, $5900.A 417-619-1433. s 2010 JAYCO 24T with slide, electric aw-D ning, extras, warranty. $16,000. Cell 651-W 492-1270. t a y A F

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for anything... for everything...WANT ADS TRAVEL TRAILERS...cont. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3842. 2013 V-LITE 32’, 2 slides, electric awning and stabilizers. Many other extras. Used twice. Selling for medical reasons. 956682-5354. WE PAY TOP cash for travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. We will leave your lot clean! Call 956-867-2366.

WANTED GERMAN, JAPANESE, US militaria wanted. Guns, swords, helmets, flags, medals, etc. Cash paid. Collector 712-310-0905. WANTED: THREE WHEEL bicycle in good condition. Call 870-404-7874. HANDICAP SCOOTER, HEAVY duty. 913219-5942. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3842. ANTIQUES: 50 YEARS or older - glass, sport items, linen, art, etc. No furniture. Diane or Phill, 956-761-4370. WE WANT TO buy your RV! We need travel trailers, park trailers, 5th wheel trailers, and all mini motor homes and B vans. Make your best deal at Texas Trader RV today! Ask for Mark, (956) 797-3000. Exp. 83, La Feria exit.

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Santa Maria Bullfight season Grand Finale this weekend

A world-class, bloodless bullfight is Bull Riding Rodeo Circuit to chase the scheduled for the Winter Texan season’s clowns for the rest of his life,” said Renk. Grand Finale on Sunday, Mar. 2 at the The bulls for the Grande Finale are no Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria. The different. They are heavy and well armed. Grand Finale will feature Cesar Castaneda They are on display in the bullring corrals and Enrique “El Cuate” Espinosa to deter- for the public to view. mine who is the best in the competition for Buses to Santa Maria are available the Golden Bull Trophy. through Go With Jo Tours by calling (800) Casteneda is a popular matador who 999-1446. Buses are also available from holds all records of triumph in previous Breakaway Tours; call Debra at (956) 336fights at Santa Maria Bullring. “El Cu- 4890 for information. ate” is one of the highest paid bullfighters Reservations can be made by calling on the circuit. He was seriously injured Fred Renk at (956) 481-3300. Tickets are in Puebla two years ago, but has since re- on sale at Border Tire in Mission, located covered and will be making his American at the intersection of Bus. 83 and Mayberdebut in Santa Maria Bullring. ry Road. Call (956) 585-8473 or go by the “These two world class superstar mat- store for tickets. adors have both won symbolic ears and Tickets are $25 on the sunny side of the tail in previous performances, and when it arena, or $30 on the shady side of the arecomes down to the grand finale, the fans na. There are ringside covered box seats will be the jury as to which matador they available for $40. Children under 12 get prefer based on the performance,” said in free. Gates open at 1 p.m. and food and Santa Maria Bullring owner Fred Renk. beverage will be available for purchase. This is done by applause and awards demanded of the judge. The fans will determine which man will be the grand triumfador of the Winter Texan Season in 2014, Renk said. “The bulls this season have been big and tough, tossing men in previous competitions but not inflicting any serious wounds so far,” Renk added. The main goal of the matador is to take control of the bull’s attack and gradually bring him under control through a series of artful passes. “This is the ballet that all the fans come to see. In countries that kill the bull at the end it is called ‘the ballet of death.’ But here in the Santa Ma- Matador Cesar Castaneda, who holds symbolic ria ring it is called the ballet of life, ears and tail from the previous bullfight, will be because the bull is not injured and featured in the Grande Finale of the Winter Texis destined to go to the Professional an season at Santa Maria Bullring on Mar. 2.

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