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Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 28, No. 20 © 2015 Winter Texan Times Online A number of RGV RV resorts and MH parks are planning activities that will continue through the next several months and into the summer for those who plan to stay on longer and for our full-time, converted Texans.

While the last issue of the Winter Texan Times for the 2014-15 season will be published March 26, we will continue to provide regular updates for Winter Texans on our website at www.wintertexantimes.com or www.wttrgv.com throughout the summer months. RV and mobile home resorts planning activities that are open to residents of other parks are invited to publicize them in the Winter Texan Times online after the March 26 edition.

To submit items for the Parks Calendar, email the information as usual to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Parks and resorts that will continue to have monthly dances, dinners, jams or special entertainment that is open to the Winter Texan community are welcome to send in their listings.

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America’s Got Talent seeks Onion Fest contestants

The Texas Onion Fest is adding a new event this year.

Weslaco Chamber of Commerce President Martha Noell said the television show America’s Got Talent has contacted the chamber and is searching for anyone who can eat a whole, unsliced onion in 90 seconds. Video auditions will be sent to America’s Got Talent producers to be considered for a spot to appear before celebrity judges. This search will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Texas Onion Fest celebration.

“I am so excited to be teaming up with the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce to find the most entertaining onion eaters in America,” said Kat Erangey, senior casting producer for America’s Got Talent.

“This is a perfect event for the Texas Onion Festival. We think it will definitely create a buzz about our festival,” said Noell.

The Weslaco Chamber will be filming contestants at the monthly outdoor street festival Alfresco Weslaco Music & Art on the Street, which takes place See ONION FEST pg. 31

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

UTPA develops RGV Civil War Trail

By Kathy Olivarez As the Rio Grande Valley prepares to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the last battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Palmi-

to Hill, that took place May 12-13, 1865 in ing the important role played by the Rio Brownsville, professors at the University Grande Valley in the history of the war. of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) are busy To bring to light the significance the creating a Civil War historical trail, defin- Valley played in the Civil War, The Community Historical Archaeology Project (CHAPS) at UTPA is developing the Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail. The trail consists of a trail map and a website which features podcasts (audio recordings) about sights of historical significance. The trail will extend from the beaches of Brazos Santiago, where the first Union troops set boot in the Valley, and move along the river through Hidalgo, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties, where it will culminate at Fort McIntosh in Laredo. Significant historic sites will be identified along the route.

According to Russell K. Skowronek, professor of anthropology and history and CHAPS principal investigator, the timeline includes the era of the Mexican-American War (1846-48) through the Civil War (1861-1865) and the Reconstruction Period (1865-1877). Skowrenek said the Mexican-American War era is significant because so many of the colonels See TRAIL pg. 27

Cuban refugee never gave up on God

By Roda Grubb as if in a daze.

Six guns were pointed at him, “Run!” the lieutenant of the cruclose range. Others had died beelty fleet said. “You have 60 secfore him. Without a doubt he knew onds and then we will shoot!” he would be next. Terror swept Flying on bone weary feet, Felibthrough his body as he waited. erto fled across the field.

Praying was the only thing this “As I ran, I knew I wasn’t runman of God could do and he was ning alone.” His Big Boss had sent praying with vengeance. Reverend him a protector and Feliberto ran Feliberto Pereira had done nothing with a new and grateful understandbut serve the God he loved, but in ing of the God he served.

Cuba, in the communist regime in “Not until I suffered the same 1966, that was a crime. situation did I understand His mirDuring those first years in conacles were true,” Feliberto’s eyes centration camps his faith had glistened. never wavered. Even now, as he Born in the country, Feliberto stood there awaiting the word from grew up as a cowboy, riding horses, the Captain for his men to fire, he Rev. Feliberto Pereira stands beside the bags of rice the working in the fields with his famiwas doing what was most natural Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries collects to distrib- ly helping them bring in their rice, in times of need–he was praying. ute to those in need. beans, bananas, sugar and meat in And…God gave Feliberto his antheir self-sustaining farm. With no swer. Though he had preached of school available, his parents still bepened and everything changed. the Miracles that had happened to that Terror made a quiet exit as peace and lieved in the power of education, though Man over 2000 years ago, Feliberto still calm enveloped him. Standing nine feet See PEREIRA pg. 30 had his doubts. But then, his miracle hap- tall, he watched the happenings going on

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Talented performer arrives on Valley scene

By Kathy Olivarez Recently I sat next to an activity director who was at a Red Hat social function.

She asked me whom I had liked best at this year’s Entertainer’s Showcase. Then she told me the performer she really wanted to see most was Johnny Ray Gomez, the accordion player and comedian, who had activities directors scrambling to book him after his performance.

Well, hold on to your red hats, ladies!

He will be here next season and still has room for more bookings.

Johnny Ray Gomez came from a musical family, starting with his grandfather, Juan Reyes Gomez, who left Mexico with his guitar. His mother Loretta sang and played piano, while his father had a rich bass voice. His oldest brother Larry had a dance band that played throughout the Midwest for weddings and nightclubs.

Johnny Ray’s musical talents were noticed early. By age 4 he was drumming, at 9 he placed saxophone, and at age 14 he was playing piano and keyboards with artists like Tiny Tim, Freddy Fender, and Gary Puckets when they performed in Omaha.

In the Valley, Johnny Ray will be doing an accordion/comedy show. He studied accordion with Johnny Swoboda, who founded the Silver Streaks Accordion Band.

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Swoboda’s ability to play and teach was legendary and he taught over 400 students to play accordion.

Johnny Ray has now been an accordion player and comedian for over 59 years, starting in high school when he and drummer Mike Petersen and guitarist Mel Daley played for their high school dances. Later Joe Cohen joined their group and the band played for dances in the Midwest.

The band was a hit on television and Johnny Ray hosted “Dance Stand with the Rolling Stone,” a takeoff on “American Bandstand” that was a local show in Omaha. David Clayton Thomas, who later planted with “Blood, Sweat & Tears” was in the audience.

But things changed for Johnny Ray in 1959 when he took his accordion to New York City and won the Ted Mack Show.

The world opened up as he played in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Reno, in Playboy Clubs around the country, and has appeared on national television several times. Johnny Ray toured for several years playing all over the country.

He has opened for such notable acts as The Lettermen, Tracy Lawrence, Ronnie Milsap and Myron Flores, accordion player See JOHNNY RAY pg. 31

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Lone Star Jubilee offers great gospel show

By Kathy Olivarez The annual Lone Star Jubilee created

by The Texans came through the Valley in January bringing their gospel music to churches across the Rio Grande Valley.

The Texans, Sam and Brenda Ray and their son, Curtis, live in Branson, Missouri where they formerly had their own Lone Star Jubilee Theater. Today, they still perform in Branson at certain times of the year but now take their show on the road most of the time.

In addition to The Texans, musicians Jaydee Miller and David Little accompanied them on this year’s tour adding their talents to the show.

Brenda began by singing “Sweeter as the Days Go By,” followed by another

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gospel song by Curtis. Next was a skit with Sam and Curtis, pitting the devil against the all time undefeated champion of love.

Jaydee Miller had a segment of the show to himself where he talked about his career in music from the days when his kindergarten teacher called his parents and told them he needed piano lessons. His father told him he would not get his lessons unless he learned to play all 88 notes, which he did in his next song. He also spoke of the 13 years he spent with Bill Gaither.

Curtis returned with a skit about a televangelist preacher and Brenda sang, “Coat of Many Colors.” The men joined together in a quartet and sang songs like, “Wonderful Time Up There,” “Don’t Go Crying,” and “First Day in Heaven.”

During the second half of the show the group took requests from the audience to sing songs such as “How Great Thou Art,” “Victory In Jesus,” and “Wings of a Dove.”

Jaydee Miller ended the show with a song, “That’s Why I’m Singing Today,” a tribute he wrote to his father, who was a preacher.

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Korean traditional dances highlighted at BorderFest

By Kathy Olivarez While the cool damp weather kept some folks away and canceled some of the planned outdoor entertainment, there were still plenty of people who came out to enjoy the annual BorderFest held in Hidalgo held March 5-8.

Inside the World Stage tent, the Korean Cultural Preservation Committee of Houston demonstrated native Korean dances.

The first was a sword dance performed by two Korean women, who did a dance similar ballet while swinging swords at various times in the dance. They wore their hair in traditional Korean style and wore bright pink traditional style dress for the dance.

The dance has its origins back in 600 AD when the king invited a sword dancer to come to his palace and dance for him. The dancer had grievances against the way the king was treating the people and slew him during the dance. Today, the dance is a part of traditional Korean culture.

Following the sword dance, there was a Farmer’s Dance, also on the list of Korean traditions to be preserved as intangible Korean cultural assets. This dance was a celebration provided by the rich landowning landlord to the peasants who worked on his property. It would be danced on the Lunar See BORDERFEST pg. 08

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From pg. 06 New Year in February, the time when planting would normally start. It was also used at harvest time, for the solstice and equinox and on other special occasions such as weddings.

The dance uses a variety of drums in it. As the “rich landlord” explained, the instruments were primarily percussion because the people had little other musical training. The dance included hand drums, two-headed drums, a gong, and drums that looked more like the American snare drum, but made from leather products. It was the landlord’s duty to provide all the musical instruments as well as the food and drink for the people, who would march through the landlord’s fields playing their music.

In 1962, the Farmer’s Dance was named the most important intangible cultural asset to be preserved by the country of Korea. In 2014, the dance was added to the UNESCO world lists of cultural traditions that need to be recognized and preserved.

Next to the stage there was an outdoor area with several open tents that had Korean demonstrations like origami and other crafts, lantern-making and Korean games to play. There was a booth selling Korean jackets and dresses. One side of the area had a display of Korean art resembling the totem poles built by the Indian tribes of the northwest coast setup against a display of Korean lanterns. There were many children in this area learning Korean crafts and

games.

In addition to the Korean dancers the South Texas Indian Dancers also performed on the World Stage. Other tents held other entertainment, including hypnotist Eric Kand, folkloric and mariachi performances, Estudiantina Guadalupana, and other entertainers. H-E-B and Kraft had their usual displays along with the carnival. There was a marketplace filled with all sorts of souvenirs. And, of course, the traditional illuminated parade was scheduled for 7 p.m.

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From pg. 04 The Lone Star Jubliee was a great show with lots of entertainment. Sam said next year their special guest will be Lulu Roman, formerly of Hee Haw and invited everyone to come back again next year when The Texans do their annual swing through the Rio Grande Valley.

When the Texans are not performing, they use the money raised with the show for their ministry, World Mission Resources (WMR). Sam Ray said the mission serves where God calls them. Since its inception, the ministry has helped build churches, schools and feeding stations at missions located around the world.

They also use some of the money they raise hosting a leadership conference that teaches people how to run work camps and do mission projects in other parts of the world.

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PARKS CALENDAR

EDITOR’S NOTE: RV and MH parks and resorts who are planning park activities after the March 26 issue are invited to submit those items to the Parks Calendar to be published on the Winter Texan Times website, www.wttrgv.com. To submit items for the Parks Calendar email the information as usual to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Thousands of Winter Texans have registered to receive the Winter Texan Times email newsletter, which will provide regular updates about spring and summer activities and events. Those who have not yet registered can do so simply by going online at www.wttrgv.com and clicking “Newsletter Signup” at the top of the home page.

Thursday, March 19 Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch served.

Blue Grass Jams - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, 7:30-9am biscuits & gravy is served.

Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Lunch Jam - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, Noon-3pm, pizza lunch served at 12pm, Jam from 1-3pm, 50/50 draw, donuts and coffee served at break.

Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm.

Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes and chips served from 11:30am to 12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served.

Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available.

Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm.

Country Western Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm.

Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1:30-3pm.

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

Happy Hour Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego. Singles welcome. Pass the hat. BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available. Door prizes and spot dances!

Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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PARKS CALENDAR Crafts Shows - Mission West From pg. 10 Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lb Black Angus Burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and fresh cole slaw, tea or lemonade.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, BYO bowl/utensils, $2pp, dessert for sale.

Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment.

Jams - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4pm, Lunch served at 4 followed with Jam at 5:30pm, open mic.

Dinner - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Hamburgers. Menu price.

Rock & Roll Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, No charge, all welcome. Last Rock & Roll jam.

Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open.

Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, donation.

Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $5pp, Main Hall.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band.

Friday, March 20 Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Sweetwater, $5pp.

Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, Midwest Bellows and Brass.

Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village,

Resort, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch available, vendors and crafters invited.

Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free.

El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Country Western Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch being served from 11:30am to 12:30pm for a small fee.

Beginner Square Dance Basics - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 12:30-2pm, casual attire, Tampico Hall.

Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:302:30pm, Summer Jams are back at Casa del Sol, with a new band. Come join in the Free fun and entertainment beginning April 3, 2015. No lunch service but refreshments available at break.

Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, Jam Leader, coffee & cookies served.

Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served.

Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, All musicians are invited to See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 12 come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted.

Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm.

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm.

Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry.

Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm.

Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 pm.

Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, coffee and cookies served at break for donation.

Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Jealous Heart, $5 pp.

Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp.

Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Lyle & Jenny. Free.

Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Swing Street Big Band.

Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Country Persuaders. Door

Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Greg Jones.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Swing Street. $7 pp.

Spring Fling Dance w/ The Castaways - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, BYOB and snacks. Tickets $5 at the door. Beach Boys & Island music, Classic 50’s & 60’s, the best of Jimmy Buffett, Two stepping Country dance songs.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May and The Southern Knights. Popcorn and soda for sale, $5 pp.

Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Winter Texan End of Season Dance with Heartland Express. BYOB, pop and ice available. $5 pp donation at the door.

Saturday, March 21 Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, coffee and donuts available, lunch will be served at 11am in arts & crafts room.

Weekly Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Cost- $2.50 to $4 (depends on what ordered), pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs (anyway), sausage gravy, hashbrowns, BYO table service.

Best Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, The best Saturday Breakfast, menu varies each week, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 please bring your own place setting. For more information call 956-585-5061.

Garage Sale - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7am-10pm, Main Hall.

French Toast Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3 pp.

All You Can Eat Pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $2.50 pp.

Breakfast - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, Tickets at the door.

Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes, sausage or ham, biscuit gravy, apple sauce or grits, eggs, toast, donation, BYOTS. Craft Sale & Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, 1005 North Stewart Road, lunch served, homemade tacos, sloppy joes and pies.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Craft Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Variety of vendors, Recreation Hall and Sundance Hall, breakfast available in Wagon Wheel Cafe.

Craft Sale - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch served.

Craft Show & Patio Sales - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, coffee and donuts available at 8am, lunch at 11am, free door prize drawings.

Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8-9:30am, B&G. $4 pp.

All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Park Flea Market/Craft Sale/Texan Cafe Lunch - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon.

Mainstream Fun Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10am.

Open Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served at 11am.

Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm.

Karaoke - Quiet Village II, Donna, 1-3pm, Refreshments available.

Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians are by invitation only. Please contact Pat Arguello 956-8745041 for details. Dessert table, donations accepted, 50/50 table.

Jam - Mission Gardens Resort, Mission, 6pm.

Karaoke - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm.

Karaoke Night - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, You may use your own CDG CD or you may use ours.

Come and enjoy the dancing and listening music for your pleasure. BYOB and a snack to pass.

Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, country, $5, free popcorn, set-ups & ice available, singles welcome.

Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Non-denominational Church Service PARKS CALENDAR Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, From pg. 15 Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Horns, $5pp, bring your beverage of choice, cash soda bar with free ice and popcorn.

Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Louie Long & The Drifters, BYOB, pop and ice available, $5 pp at the door.

Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Leroy and his Organtina. $5 pp.

Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Barbara Sandberg Show. $4 pp.

Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Matt Barber. Snacks available. $5 pp.

Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, Ruthi. Doors open at 6:15 pm, snack bar open. $5 pp.

Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-10pm, Lyle Beaver. $4 pp.

Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Ron O’Neil, $5pp, BYOB, ice provided.

Sunday, March 22 Open Golf El Nino Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Bob Kerr, all welcome.

Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service.

Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am.

Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational church service, Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome.

Church - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 9-10am, Non-denominational Pastor Friesby.

Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join us for church services, stay for coffee and cookies after the service.

Non-Denomination Chapel Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am.

Church Services- Non-denominational - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am.

Church Service - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am.

Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent.

Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, coffee 8:30am, Pastor Jim Troutman.

Non-denominational Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos.

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6:30pm, everyone welcome. jam are by invitation only.

From pg. 16 Village Chapel, Non-denominational - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am, Chaplain Don Hickman.

Non-denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillet, fellowship hour at 8:30am with coffee.

Church Services - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am, Everyone Welcome!

Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am.

Non-denominational Church Services - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am.

Church - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Rev. James L. Gebhart.

Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort , Harlingen, 9:30am, Non-denominational in Hall B. Non-denominational Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Join us for a time of singing, worship and fellowship in the Main Hall, Dr. Gerald Parriott will be giving a message, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following the service.

Non-denominational - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Armand.

Church Services - Mission West Resort, 10am.

Non-denominational Church Service - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlin-

Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational services.

Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Service with Pastor Don Ballew, refreshments and social time following service.

Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Pastor Dave Tabler.

Church Service-LCMS Traditional Lutheran Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, Pastor Tom Hedtke.

Jam - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm.

Cards - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-5pm, Bridge, fee.

Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, food available, free.

Arts & Crafts Fair - Retama Village, Mission, 1-3pm, Photography, weaving, woodworking, glass, painting. 2500 Bentsen Palm Dr. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, Snacks available.

Sunday Night Ice Cream Social, Hymn Sings & Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Recreational Hall, $1.50 per scoop.

Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm.

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

Church Service - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 6pm.

Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm.

Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Lindley Creek. $5 pp.

Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 6:30pm, Diego. Donations.

Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-8:30pm, Free movies, snack bar opens at 6:15pm. Visit website at http://pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie listing each week.

Monday, March 23 El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30 am sign up, $10pp, 10am tee off, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available.

Lunch - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am-1pm, Tickets at the door, Hall A. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Jam Sessions - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 12:30-3:30pm, come out & join us, everyone welcome, lunch available for $.

Country Western Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1pm, Dance & Sing along.

Jams - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, coffee and cookies served.

Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm.

Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm.

Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies.

Pot Roast Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm.

Potluck Dinner - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5-6pm.

Dinner - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 5-7pm, Hamburgers. $5 pp.

Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, Snacks available.

Jam - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 6pm, Acoustic is preferred but small amps are ok, listeners are needed too! Concessions available, hot soup & sandwiches served before the jam 4:30-5:30 pm.

Tuesday, March 24 Beginning Line Dancing - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 21

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Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, North Hall, lunch served.

Beginners Square Dance Basics - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 12:30-2:30pm, casual attire, Tampico Hall.

Jam Session - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm.

Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm, Hall B. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1pm.

Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee/cookies.

Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Free parking and gate open to everyone. Meals served 11:30am to 1pm.

Also soda, ice cream, free will coffee and cookies at breaktime.

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donation. Popcorn and soda for sale.

Dinner - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Brats etc. Menu price.

Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, Bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out.

Country Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, No charge, all welcome.

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Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm.

Wednesday, March 25 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am.

Ham & Eggs Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9am, Bring your own table service. Coffee & juice provided. $3 pp.

Pancake Breakfast - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, All you can eat pancakes, with two sausage patties, applesauce and coffee.

Inter-denominational Church Service San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Conrad Barnom, public is welcome to attend our service.

El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Cards - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-4:30pm, Bridge, fee.

Open Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2pm, Recreational hall, everyone welcome, lunch and concessions available.

Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served 11am, all musiSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 22

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

Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country music, everyone welcome to play or sing or just listen, lunch available at 11:30a.m., concessions available during the jam.

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, County Line Band, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm.

Social Hour Dance with Diego - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, grilled hamburgers, popcorn and soft drinks available, pass the hat.

Happy Hour Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, BYOB. MeatLoaf Dinner - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, BYOTable service. $7 pp advance sale.

1015 Sunshine Karaoke - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 5:30pm.

Circle T Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, chili dogs, hot dogs, and ice cream served from 4:30-5:45pm, everyone welcome, coffee and cookies served.

Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm.

Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm.

BYOB. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-8:30pm, Sipe & The Country Playboys. $5 donation at the door.

Thursday, March 26 Blue Grass Jams - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, 7:30-9am biscuits & gravy is served.

Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm.

Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available.

Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm.

Country Western Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm.

Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1:30-3pm.

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Diego. Donation.

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From pg. 22 Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment.

Jams - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4pm, Lunch served at 4 followed with Jam at 5:30pm, open mic.

Dinner - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Hamburgers. Menu price.

Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open.

Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $5pp, Main Hall.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band.

Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, Diego. BYOB. $6 pp.

Friday, March 27 Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free.

El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available.

Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available.

Beginner Square Dance Basics - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 12:30-2pm, casual attire, Tampico Hall.

Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, Jam Leader, coffee & cookies served.

come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted.

Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm.

Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice.

Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm.

Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm.

Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 pm.

Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Diego, $5 pp.

Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp.

Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Bill & Janet. $3.50 pp.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band. Last dance of the season. Popcorn and soda for sale, $5 pp.

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Mar. 20-22 – Camille Lightner Theatre, Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, presents “Almost Maine,” adults, $15. Call (956) 548-8900 for information.

Mar. 21 – Edinburg Word Birding Center, 714 Raul Longoria Road, will host a Native Plant Sale and Monarch Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (956) 381-9922 for information.

Mar. 21 – International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Avenue, McAllen, will celebrate World Water Day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Regular museum admission rates apply: $7 adults and $5 seniors.

Mar. 24 – McAllen Symphonic Band presents, “Journey Through American Music” at Trinity Worship Center, Expw. 281 & Nolana, Pharr at 7:30 p.m. Admission $5. Tickets available from Wilder Resort locations, Weslaco Chamber, McAllen Community Centers, and at door if available. Visit www.mcallentownband.org for information.

Mar. 26 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek will be held at the Railroad Crossing, 101 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Mar. 26 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Birding the Valley: A Virtual Tour” by Tiffany Kersten, 6 p.m.

Admission $3.

Mar. 27-29 – Camille Lightner Theatre,

Dean Porter Park, Brownsville, presents “Almost Maine.” Adults $15. Call (956) 548-8900 for information.

Mar. 28 – Texas Onion Fest will be held in Weslaco City Park on Airport Drive.

Gates open 10 a.m.

April 2 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Owl Adaptations”

by Mary Gustafson, American Bird Conservancy, 6 p.m. Admission $3.

April 4 – Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, presents living history program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 5412785 for information.

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Reunions and Meetings

Pettis County, Missouri Residents of Pettis County, Missouri will meet Mar. 19 at Golden Corral, 1301 Jackson, McAllen for a Dutch treat luncheon at 11 a.m. RSVP to Ken and Gloria at (956) 584-0007.

Retired Teamsters The Retired Teamers will meet Saturday, Mar. 21, at 11 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. 5th Street in San Juan.

Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet Tuesday, Mar. 24, at noon at the Echo Hotel, Edinburg. Lunch served at 12:15.

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Visit sites on RGV Civil War Trail

Brownsville Palo Alto Battlefield For the first time in its history, on May 8, 1846, the United States invaded a foreign country. This historic move came after American and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie near Brownsville along the route from Matamoros to Point Isabel. Zachary Taylor was bringing a force of 2300 men and 400 wagons to Fort Brown to defend the border. Mexican General Mariano Arista set up his cannons on the roadway to stop the advancing troops.

When Taylor marched his men out of the mesquite brush to find Arista waiting for them. Unfortunately for Arista, Taylor had 18-pound cannons with him, which he rolled to the front and attacked the Mexican line inflicting heavy casualties. At the end of the day there were 102 Mexicans killed, 129 wounded and 26 missing. U.S. casualties were nine killed, 44 wounded and two missing. Arista retreated rather than engage in battle a second day. When he regrouped, Arista tried again with even more devastation to his troops.

Today, the field looks much like it did in 1846, featuring razor-sharp cord grass, bounded by thickets of mesquite, cactus and other thorny plants. The Palo Alto staff maintains the area as it was in 1848 and at- Pictured are Tejano Union soldiers Jose tempts to create understanding of this his- Lino Hinojosa and his brother-in-law Luis Gonzalez in 1863. Photo ourtesy of Eva See SITES pg. 27 Hinojosa

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Battle of Palmito Ranch While there was a gentlemen’s agreement prohibiting fighting between Union and Confederate troops in place since March, Lt. Colonel David Branson was sent by Col. Theodore H. Barrett, who commanded forces at Brazos Santiago, on May 11, 1865 to attack rebel outposts and camps. The expedition was composed of 250 men from the 62nd U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment and 50 men from the 2nd Texas Cavalry Regiment. Originally, the troops were supposed to cross at Point Isabel, but due to inclement weather they crossed at Boca Chica, and arrived at a rebel outpost on White’s Ranch. Finding no one there, the men went into the thicket and slept until about 8:30 a.m. People on the Mexican side of the river told them rebel forces could be found at Palmito Ranch. Union troops headed for Palmito Ranch and attacked the Confederate forces who scattered. Later in the day, Confederate forces returned, forcing Union troops to return to White Ranch and send for help. Col. Barrett brought 200 troops under his command to aid Branson.

They returned to Palmito Ranch, destroying supplies before heading for a bluff for dinner. A Confederate force led by John S. e“Rip” Ford forced the Union soldiers to restreat to Boca Chica where they left at 3 a.m. on the morning of May 14, thus ending the last Battle of the Civil War. Laredo Fort McIntosh Fort McIntosh was established in 1849 at a strategic river crossing in what is now Laredo, Texas, originally as an earthenware fort. Although abandoned during the Civil War, the Battle of Laredo was fought nearby. A force of 72 men fought off three attacks from a force of 200 Union soldiers sent from Brownsville led by Major Alfred Holt. The Union soldiers were sent to destroy 5,000 bales of cotton at San Agustin Plaza in Laredo awaiting shipment into Mexico to be sent overseas for sale in Europe to help finance the Confederate army.

Union forces failed to gain control of the cotton, which was eventually sent into See SITES pg. 29

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From pg. 01 and generals, including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant, who were leaders on both sides during the Civil War, got their basic warfare training in the Rio Grande Valley during the Mexican-American War. He told the Winter Texan Times the Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail the University of Texas-Pan American is developing covers five counties – Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata and Web Counties – stretching from Brownsville to Laredo.

The Civil War Trail has identified locations that were significant during those years and provides pod casts to tell more information about those locations for those who wish to drive the Civil War Trail.

In the Brownsville area, several sites have been identified, including a site across the river from Bagdad, once a thriving city in Mexico where Confederate cotton was transferred to sea-going vessels for shipment to Europe. The town was destroyed by a hurricane many years ago. In addition, there is the actual site of the Palmito Ranch Battlefield, the location of Fort Brown where the soldiers were stationed, the Palo Alto Battlefield, where American troops first entered Mexico in the Mexican-American War and the Old City Cemetery, where some of the Civil War dead are buried.

The trail continues northwest, identifying significant sites, mostly along the river. One of those sites is La Sal Del Rey, a precious salt mine near Raymondville that served Native Americans before the Europeans arrived. It was significant to Confederates during the Civil War because it provided salt to preserve food. A battle was fought over the salt mine where Union soldiers attempted to destroy this important resource.

Sites closer to the river include the sites of significant battle, a Union Calvary Camp near Hidalgo, and the Robert E. Lee House and Fort Ringgold Barracks in Rio Grande City. Between Rio Grande City and Roma, the head of navigation for steamboat traffic, there is a site where a Confederate supply train was attacked. In Zapata County there was a confrontation at Carrizo. The Trail ends in Laredo where Fort McIntosh was established.

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Along with pointing out the sites of significance, the trail also mentions some of the people who fought in the Civil War. While a map of the sites is being provided, the tour is also virtual, so if travelers have the app open on a smart phone, it will ping when they get near one of the historical sites. User visitors can also log on to the website on the computer to view maps and listen to pod casts, without actually having to visit the site in person.

The Valley played a significant role because it was an international border. Yet nationwide, little is known about what happened in the Valley. While there were few battles locally during the Civil War, the movement of cotton from Confederate plantations and sites on the Rio Grande River such as the Miflin-Kenedy ware-

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house in Rio Grande City played an important role in financing the Confederate effort. The cotton was loaded on riverboats sailing under the Mexican flag, like The Viper, and shipped out to Europe, where the sale of the cotton provided money for the Confederate cause. Union troops were forbidden to stop ships sailing under Mexican flags, so they could do nothing to stop the movement of the cotton downriver and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Confederacy used wagons equipped with special wheels that could move through the heavy sands of South Texas to bring the cotton to the Rio Grande Valley and other points where the Mexican riverboats were being loaded. The cotton was commonly referred to as “white See TRAIL pg. 31

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From pg. 27 Mexico for safekeeping.

Raymondville La Sal del Rey Near Raymondville, La Sal Del Rey, translated The Salt of the King, had long been an important place for Native Americans for hundreds of years prior to the Civil War. It was equally important to Spanish colonizers who settled the area in the 1750s. Southerners who settled the area after the Mexican-American War also found

and used camel caravans to carry the salt to points where it was needed. Each camel could carry up to 600 pounds of salt. There were many thefts along the trail. This led to a battle over the salt mine between Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War era.

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Battle of Palo Alto in 1846.

Robert E. Lee, who traveled to Rio Grande City on several occasions, stayed in a house near Fort Ringgold. The house has been turned into a museum featuring important events in his life.

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MARCH 19, 2015 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com their party and were convinced Feliberto The answer? Juan Valdez Moreno, a Feliberto is living his life as he was PEREIRA could be changed. young man Feliberto saved from killing taught so many years ago in the countryside

From pg. 01 they had to struggle to obtain their own credentials.

“My father, orphaned when he was 11, took care of his 9 siblings, keeping the family together. He taught himself to read and write and though he only had an education to the eighth grade, after we moved to the city he finished his education and became a junior high school teacher.” Feliberto’s pride in his father shone through his words and glowing face.

Missionaries had come to the countryside where Feliberto and his family lived.

By the age of 9, Feliberto gave himself to the Lord. At 12 he felt an urgent calling to go to seminary. With an eighth grade education, plus years of reading everything, he applied to seminary at 17. Forced to upgrade his schooling, he made it to 12th grade in seven months and entered the halls of his future.

For five years, he followed his life’s goal, pastoring to his fellow man. In 1961, Fidel Castro brought his communist regime to Cuba’s government. Feliberto was warned to stay within his church walls.

“Since I was a child, my father taught us that communists were the worst; being a communist was like being a slave.” In 1962, the communists came to him again, warning him.

“Christians are puppets of the Yankees teaching people that God exists. God does not exist!” They were set in the doctrine of

Taking two weeks to instruct him in the goodness of the communist party, a philosopher of the party was assigned to him.

Teaching him socialism, communism, forcing him to daily lectures and reading the likes of Karl Marx, the brainwashing went on day after day.

Finally, offered the position of the director of the school where he taught, there were only a few conditions. 1) He had to join the communist party. 2) He had to state God did not exist.

How he had the courage to take his next step, only God knows.

“I am not in fear of you or 50 Fidel Castros that would come right now. My faith is strong. I will not sign your papers. I don’t want to be the director of the school. I don’t need it.”

Those words sealed his fate that Thursday morning. By Monday morning he was firmly ensconced in a concentration camp, working the sugar cane fields.

Two years later he found himself running for his life.

“If there were shots, I didn’t hear them, but I knew I was not alone even though I saw nothing.”

Found at his home, he was thrown into another camp. But now, in this camp where dishing out unimaginable cruelty to their fellow humans was the goal of the guards, he found he was angry at God. “Why me?” the thought blazed through his head.

himself with his machete. There, in the middle of a sugar cane field, far from the soldiers on the parameters, he talked to Juan about God and how the Lord would handle the situation.

“We prayed and he was converted.

Today, he is alive and well in New York.

Safe.”

For four years, Feliberto suffered intensely in these camps, but through an amazing “save” involving the CIA and the United States, he found himself and his family in Miami in 1969. A church took him under their wings, enveloping him just as that peace had a few years earlier.

“Where would you like to go?”

“Where they speak Spanish and where it is hot!” laughed an overjoyed Feliberto.

To the Valley he came, pastoring in San Benito for 14 years before he went to his church in Los Fresnos. Here in the Valley he found others like him, running from fear of death, torture, family retribution.

Salvadoreans, Nicaraguans, from 1979 on they came, thousands. Helping them brought Feliberto to a new phase in his life.

“This is what I really want to do, help persons like me to escape prison, torture, with nothing or nobody to help them.”

Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries became official in 1985 after years of involvement. Today, the SWGSM has their own center with dormitories, kitchen, offices, fellowship halls, family areas and above all, a sense of safety.

of Cuba-loving God, being a Good Samaritan to thousands, feeding the poor, giving lives back as his life was given back to him 45 years ago.

(For the rest of his story, read Feliberto Pereira’s inspiring autobiography, “I Was A Stranger, Hope for a Hidden World.”)

Mission Statement The Mission of Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries is to teach the love of Jesus Christ by building a renewed sense of wholeness and dignity and by standing with those who are broken, especially among refugees and those who are disenfranchised and displaced.

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TRAIL JOHNNY RAY This Civil War Trail has added a new

From pg. 27 gold.” Without this vital source of income, the Confederacy could not have lasted as long as it did.

Although the Civil War had ended with the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1845, ending the Civil War, 34 days prior to the Battle of Palmito Hill, there were no sources of instant communication. So, the soldiers in both the Union and Confederate armies thought the war was still going on when the battle was fought. The Confederates won that battle,

dimension to Valley history by bringing to light little known facts about various sites and their historical significance. CHAPS also hopes to expand local tourism though the trail.

“As Russ always puts it, ‘When you come here to look at birds, there are some days when the birds just aren’t out,’” Miller said.

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His accordion talents are known worldwide, as he has performed in Japan, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Argentina, Monte Carlo, Canada and the United States.

While he is a phenomenal accordion player, he is also well known for the comedy routine he performs while playing. He is booking as a novelty act because he both

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From pg. 01 on Thursday, March 19 in downtown Weslaco. Those who can’t make it to Alfresco Weslaco will have the opportunity to record an attempt right after the Onion Eating Contest at Texas Onion Fest on Saturday, March 28. Interested individuals must submit their name and contact information to laura@weslaco.com or call 956-968-2102 prior to either event.

for anything... for everything...WANT ADS AUTOS

2000 FORD F-350 power stroke diesel dually ext-cab, sliding tauning cover, towing package, power everything. Banks power kit 183,000 miles, $9,000. 661-301-4179.

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

TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, cars and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000.

COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warranty’s, insurance claims, and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797-3000.

BOATS FOR SALE 21FT FISHING BOAT with 150hp Johnson Ocean Runner engine with new jack plate.

New custom built welded aluminum trailer.

Will consider good golf cart partial trade $10,500, best offer considered. 956-4995832 Harlingen.

FIFTH WHEELS 2001 NEW MAR Kountry Air, new tires, drums, shocks, pet free, no smoke, $35,500, 3 slides. 956-683-5302.

2005 TRAVEL SUPREME 5th wheel, 36ft, deck, awning, carport, shed. Americana Resort, Mission, asking $33,000. 717-4187818.

2000 TRAVEL SUPREME 45ft, 4 large slides, w/d, dishwasher, 2 outside entrances. New roof over, Weslaco $10,500. 479466-9312.

2007 CEDAR CREEK Silverback 33’10” long, 3 slideouts, fully loaded, like new, great storage. Was $19,900 now $19,000, compare to mid $20’s. 865-242-2274.

2005 JAYCO DESIGNER, triple slide, 34’, excellent condition, king bed, asking $18,500 price reduced, call daytime. 956624-7803.

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

2007 CEDAR CREEK 5th wheel 36’, 3 slides, full body paint gel coat. Burgundy & white, non-smoker, non-pet, like new, 1 owner $29,900. 812-208-9788.

1994 32FT COBRA Spinnaker Fifth wheel.

2 slides, 2 air conditioners, new heater, 4 season rated, 55 plus gated, park and shed.

515-249-1095.

2004 TERRY QUANTUM 5th wheel, large slide, phone 608-451-2280.

2002 JAYCO FIFTH Wheel Designer Series Model 33RKTS, one owner, clean $15,000 or best offer. 719-330-7370.

ALFA GOLD 34’ fifth wheel. Rear kitchen, new refrigerator, excellent condition, 2 big slides. See at Gooding RV 956-585-4481.

2011 CRUISER PATRIOT 33’, 3 slides, rear lounge fifth wheel. Excellent condition at Gooding RV. 956-585-4481.

2002 SALEM FIFTH Wheel 27ft, rear lounge, sofa-dining slide at Gooding RV. 956-585-4481.

TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, cars and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000.

COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Traders RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warranty’s, insurance claims and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797-3000.

FOR RENT TWO BEDROOM/TWO bath condo at S. Padre for rent year round, sleeps 6. Call 956343-5105 for rates.

FALL 2015 3BD, 2BA mobile home, total remodel, has it all. No pets or smoking, Casa del Valle, Alamo, 55+ park 913-2688651. Do not miss this one.

2015-16 SEASON 5th wheel trailer, 3 slideouts, shed with washer & dryer close to rec hall. No pets or smokers, Casa del Valle, Alamo. 641-691-1385 or 641-752-1138.

ROLLING HOME MH & RV Park, 3131 North Conway. Taking reservations for fall

18X21 CARPORT 2YRS old and 9x34 mobile home awning $500 each, Countryside MHP Donna. 612-597-6123.

ROADMASTER, STERLING TOW bar, drop hitch, space heater 60% off list. 608-8530188.

FOR SALE 16 bikes & 6 trikes. Ready to ride, reconditioned, Neal’s Bikes Trikes, Mission. 956-336-3124.

2005 35FT EXCEL, all season, 4 slides, dual air, excellent, 12x12 insulated Tx room on skids finished. 512-423-7929.

FOR SALE BLUE SPRING FOOT & leg cream. Treats 1985 EZ-GO ELECTRIC golf cart, 2yr old, gout, restless legs, neuropathy, muscle aches & swelling. Fast acting, call today batteries w/charger $700. 920-309-0590.

NOBLE DELUX GRAND Accordion with case, for special rate $25, regular $33. 580-5129612. excellent condition $200. 956-467-4806. of 2015, a few select shaded lots available.

Stop by and look us over. 956-581-4482.

RENT RV/PARK model lot in a 55+ & Winter Texan community, laundry, rec hall, plus, Mission, Tx., 956-682-7495.

ARE YOU OR a friend still looking for a rental in beautiful South Texas? We have 2 rentals still available. Please call Janice at 956-968-8242 or Melissa at 956-585-5381 or Rosie at 956-425-6707.

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LARGE LOT FOR sale, Alamo, Texas. Royal Palms, concrete for patio & car, utilities included, lot 128 $30,000 make offer. 507429-8945.

SHED 6X8 EXCELLENT condition, Casa del Valle Resort, Lot 523 Alamo, Tx. 712-3304813.

HEAVY ALUMINUM HANDICAP Ramp 850 weight. Three 10’ sections X 36”. Two sections landing platform for top. Handrails both sides, legs adjustable, total asking $1,200 all. Call Jerry 318-278-0397.

1995 PARK MODEL, 12x35 plus Tx room.

Remodeled inside & out, new floors $7,200 Acacia Park. Call 641-856-7624 or 641856-7674.

2007 DODGE CALIBER, automatic, 4 cylinder, 90,000 miles, new battery, clean title, excellent $4,900. 574-265-1895.

GRIZZLY & WOODMASTER WOODWORK Equipment, band saw, sander, planer, jointer, dust collector, lathe. All commercial grade, golf cart 918-696-9622 Donna.

2011 INTERSTATE 25’ heavy duty cargo trailer with extras, Weslaco. Call or text 956-246-8489.

STEINER TRACTOR PARTS. 6,000 new after market tractor parts, free catalog. 810621-3000.

RV PARK FOR sale. Call 956-638-0752.

EASY RIDE GOLF Cars, lots of gas Yamahas sale or rent gas, 2012’s $3,800, 2011’s $3,300, 2010’s $3,100, 2010 electric pds ez go $2,000, call 956-580-3370.

HAVE YOUR OWN Ranchette in this community south of Weslaco, two acres, contact us at 956-212-2606.

GARAGE SALES MOVING SALE FRIDAY March 20th, tools, crystal, art, music, 947 Katrin, Alamo Country Club, Alamo, Tx. SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY WIDE sale, 100 W. Moore Road, Pharr, Saturday March 28 from 9am to 4pm.

GOLF CARTS FOR SALE 2006 Clubcar, gas, color black, windshield, backseat, lights $3,500. 618593-4740.

HEALTH HAVE KNEE PAIN, foot, hip, back, shoulder, stomach, migraines, diabetes or any illness, call for a free evaluation 956-5029668, Mr. Jarimba. No medication, no surgery, same day results.

HELP WANTED BEAUTIFUL, ESTABLISHED RV Resort, seeking managers with experience. One to run the office and one to participate and supervise the maintenance department.

There are 2 maintenance persons and a housekeeper. Salary, site and electric with other expenses covered. Must be full time and live on site. Please send resume with references to n.trevino@strvh.com.

LOOKING FOR PARK manager. Call 956581-9719.

WORKAMPERS AND MANAGEMENT needed. If you give us 22 hours per week, we will give you and RV site and $100 per month worth of electricity in our RV resorts. Management are salaried positions.

Please call Nora at 956-399-8694.

HOMES FOR SALE LEISURE VALLEY RANCH, Mission. new custom home, 1024 sq ft, large corner lot.

Rv parking, one bedroom, large bathroom, granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances. View pictures at www.zillow.com, $77,700 make offer. Call 210-232-1725.

48X28FT 1344 SQ ft home, 48ft front porch, 48ft back carport, shed 16x26, living/dining room. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, pantry, washer/dryer,

50” LCD TV. Fully furnished, electric heat pump, Bit-O-Heaven Mobile Home Park, 1051 W. US Hwy 83 Donna, Texas lot 128.

660-723-0647.

1 p MOBILE HOMES M l 44X14 MOBILE HOME for sale, completelye furnished, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, Texas room,e 12x18 steel roof, all electric. Own your landL in The Grove 55+ park, like new, all electric,b must see, call 956-702-4114. d EDINBURG VALHALLA RV Park #134,s 12x56 mobile home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath,P sheds, fruit trees, furnished, leased lot1 $25,000. 218-404-3706 or 612-865-4732. 9 FOR SALE, FURNISHED 16x66 mobile,M 12x24 addition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Im-a provements: steel roof, hurricane shutters,n plbg, elec heat & a/c, laminate flrg, 55+l park, Weslaco $44,000. 319-234-4268. l PRICED REDUCED, SPACIOUS mobilei home 18x76, 14x24 Texas room, attached2 shop 10x14, storage closet, separate stor-M age shed 7x10, 3br, master br. 12x18, mas-e ter bath 18x6.5, walk-in shower, 2 sinks,t 2nd bath with full tub and shower, fulls kitchen and laundry, all appliances inc. AllM sinks, a/c, WH, 3yrs new, porch full length,S car port, price negotiable located at Texasa Trails Resort. 956-702-2772.

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1996 SPIRIT MOBILE Home, 16x68 completely furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath.

Master bath has walk-in shower and 2 large double vanities. Spacious front kitchen with floor to ceiling bay windows, loaded with cabinets, 2 built in china cabinets.

Laundry area with new washer/dryer combo. Double covered patios with extra large deck. Covered carport and large attached shed. Call 956-566-3171.

PHARR SOUTH, WHERE you own the land.

14x48 foot mobile home, asking $39,500.

956-782-1572.

MUST SEE TO appreciate, 14x60 + 12x38 addition, 14x17 living room with new furniture. Kitchen-dining area 10x14, new laminate flooring and new cupboards. Two large bedrooms 12x12 - 12x14, 8x8 handicapped accessible bathroom, all new in 2004. Sewing or craft room 12x12, W/D. Many updates, heat pump & air conditioner, new siding double roof, new carport patio cover and concrete slab in 2014, 8x10 steel shed. Located on large corner lot in Magnolia Park in Donna. Open house Sat & Sun March 21-22 from 2pm to 4pm, or call anytime for appointment 507-220-4090.

14X66 SKYLINE MOBILE, two bedrooms with walk-in closet in master bedroom.

Two full baths with showers, living room

& kitchen, laundry room, 16x33 ft family room, large workshop with tools, 10x16 front porch. All furniture stays, includes all appliances, plus water softener & 2tv’s, ready to occupy. $49,500 or best offer Texas Trails, for appointment 417-988-5410.

WINTER GREEN ESTATES, two bedroom, two bath, 14x68 own your own lot, large shed, full length awning, price negotiable.

956-566-3607.

14X60 MOBILE, 2 bedrooms, plus large screened porch with table & chairs, surrounded by citrus trees. See at Orange Grove Park. 956-383-7931 or 956-5108083.

MOBILE HOME 37FT, 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, deck & awning, slideout, A/C, San Juan. Lot rent $900 a year, $18,000 make offer. 507-429-8945.

1997 SCHULT 16X60 all electric, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished and shed at McAllen Mobile, call 956-630-5537.

MCALLEN MOBILE PARK lot 615, 1989 14x40 FUQUA, 1bd/1ba, furnished, w/new dryer. New 40 gal hot water heater, all new window blinds, all electric, 2 sheds, 19x11 Texas room with new storage area. Covered patio, metal roof 3 years old, new steps, 2 grapefruit, 2 orange, 1 lemon tree $17,000.

402-440-2412 or 402-476-1198.

BROWNSVILLE 55+, MANY upgrades, furnished, water softener, purified water system, carport, shed, Texas room, asking

$29,000. 315-842-0377.

1997 FLEETWOOD, 16X66, Gateway Park Raymondville, 55+ community. Mobile home furnished, many updates, 80’ concrete pad/drive, covered, 2 sheds $39,500 obo. Call 814-566-3418.

14X72 MOBILE HOME fully furnished, 2br, 2ba, den, large kitchen, living room, gas fireplace, walk in closets, laundry, laminate floors, new steel roof, carport, screen patio w/furniture, 2- 8x8 sheds. Lot 281 in 55+ park Mission Garden Resort, call 712-8406868.

52X14 WITH A large front kitchen. 2br, 1 ba with a large carport & covered deck. Steel roofs on trailer & carport, must be seen to be appreciated in a 55+ gated community.

Mobile Gardens lot 116, 1901 N. Glasscock Rd Mission, Tx $15,000 obo. 715-3109248.

FOR SALE TEXAS Mobile Park 12x60 with 10x19 lr addition, 2br, 2ba, new floors, carport. 563-580-8615.

2001 16X40 MOBILE like new, vinyl siding, metal roof, 13x40 carport, 8x10 shed, all concrete. 563-580-8615.

2015 16X57 2BD/2BA absolute must see.

202-277-4362.

1997 PARK MODEL set up on park, move in ready $12,500.00. 202-277-4362.

PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home Park, 55+ gated community, privately owned homes & lots. Open house 1st Saturday and Sun-

day of the month, December thru April, 1-4pm. Listing sheets available main lobby and www.pharrsouthforsale.yolasite.com.

For more information call 956-283-8764.

16X64 SOLITAIRE, 16.5X28 Texas room, screened porch, 10X12 shed pergola, 2br, 2bath, Southern Comfort Park, 956-2440140.

MOTOR HOMES

2007 MANDALAY 41FT, four slides, 400 Cummings, low miles, king sleep number, full body paint, new tires and batteries, washer/dryer, many extras, call for details.

Dan @ 319-429-8753.

2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Augusta B+25PSC E350, dinette slide, sleeps 4, queen bed, 13,660 miles $50,000. 612-720-4192.

2003 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER 38ft, 2 slides, low miles, new tires, generator, heat pump, asking $49,900. 231-855-1936.

2011 ITASCA WINNEBAGO Sunstar 32k Class A gas. Excellent condition, 2 large slides, 9,400 miles. 785-554-0547.

1974 GMC CLASSIC MH extras, 4 bag system, disc brakes, stainless brake lines, 6 new aluminum rims & tires, fold up bed in rear, new stove, fridge, microwave and new steering parts 701-361-4715 in Pharr.

2004 DAMON INTRUDER 38ft, 2 slides, workhorse engine, 39,xxx miles $25,000.

956-605-0089.

Step Right Company Dba AAA Welding & iron Works Custom Built moBile home steps

CoNCRete DooR steps * WooD & metAl DooR steps

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* BuRGlAR BARs * * seCuRitY DooRs * * hANDRAils * “Serving the Valley Since 1976”

956-781-2051

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05’ COUNTRY COACH Inspire 40’ diesel pusher, 3 slides, lots of extras and upgrades. Lots of storage, this is a must see if you’re serious about a diesel pusher. Asking $74,900, lot 190 Tropic Winds Resort, Harlingen. 618-975-5516.

2002 3655 NATIONAL Dolphin, 2 slides, x-cond, Chev Workhorse, 24,000 miles, loaded with opts., $30,000, call 563-3704625.

MOTORCYCLES TRIKE YOUR MOTORCYCLE with Towpac Instatrike. 1/3 the cost of triking your bike.

8” wheels $2,719, 12” wheels $3,299, 14” Radials $3,463 plus shpg. Call Darrell at 612-840-5030.

PARK MODELS 1994 12X34 PARK Model, awning, shed, washer, dryer, very nice $14,750, Casa del Valle. 641-860-1536.

1997 HYLI 8X38 concrete lot, awning, carport, covered shed, washer, golf cart, BitO-Heaven Park. 217-549-8203.

1979 8X32 2 tipouts, covered deck, several upgrades in Magic Valley Park, great price $7,500. 956-246-5114.

1991 PARK MODEL 12x40, Texas room, screened porch, carport, shed, w/d, large closets, heated pool, Kenwood RV Park, La Feria $16,000. 214-597-3052.

1981 PARK ROYALE furnished, Texas room with washer/dryer, 8x8 shed, canopy, 2 air conditioners. Canyon Lake RV Park $8,400.

218-205-8652.

EMERALD GROVE RESORT on Business 83 and Bass Blvd, Harlingen. Gated, club house, swimming pool. Jayco 2 slides, double cart port, 3 sheds with many tools, golf cart, patio on beautiful lot $15,000.

507-412-1183.

2 TIPOUTS, 38X8, fully covered patio, trailer carport, 2 air conditioners, shed, w/d, Citrus Valley RV Park, Lot 331. 740-5011398.

VERY NICE PARK model with slideout. New fridge, stove, flooring, storage shed, nice concrete patio. Awning over camper and patio, this place is ready to move into. 920810-0910.

2009 ATHENS PARK Model, 12x36 Texas Room, 12x20 carport. Sits on cement, electric heat/cool system, furnished with w/d, exterior hardyboard. Sits in Posada del Sol 55+ park unit 129 Harlingen, Texas $39,900.

Trades considered 956-244-0455.

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

SALE OR RENT Park Model, washer/dryer, 1&1/2 bath, excellent condition, lot 27 Split Rail RV Park, Mission. 956-429-8006.

ONE BEDROOM, TEXAS room, nice size kitchen, new metal roof, central a/c heat, large shed, asking $10,000. 918-808-1081.

TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, car and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000.

COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warranty’s, insurance claims and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797-3000.

SERVICES TRUE ROOFING AND Construction, The Valley’s Roofing and Remodeling Contractor of Choice. Fully insured trueroofing.net 956-884-1688.

RENE’S WASH AND Wax Service, fifth wheels, motor homes, pressure wash, driveways, mobile homes, recoat roofs.

Call Rene at 956-314-4892 or 956-2461116. Leave Message.

MINNESOTA MAN IS back. The 10th yr to fix & install your floors, cr tile, carpet, vinyl.

Est your prices, 651-261-1573.

INCOME TAX ENROLLED agent, 40yrs experience, have all state programs and e-file. Your place or mine. Call Bennett Income Tax 715-850-1481.

REPAIR OF AQUA Hot Controller and Dometic Four Button thermostats. Call Jim at Frerichs Electronics, 308-440-5154.

APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handyman, plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 years of experience, 956-584-7817.

JALISCO’S, WE HAVE used tires and we fix flats, for information call 956-843-2406 or stop by at 2401 E. Hwy 281 Hidalgo, TX 78577.

WELCOME HOME, ROSCOE & Glenn’s Bikes & Trikes. Sales, repairs & parts, hours 9am-3pm M-F, Saturdays by appointment, closed Sundays, Roscoe 956270-2679, Glenn 956-529-8804.

NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING: Special $13.95 per room and $49.95 any size RV. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 956-266-1369. S GOLF CART REPAIR, mobile service, Bent-f sen Palm Drive & Exp 83 South side inl Palmview, Tx, call Jaime 956-905-8790. 20a years experience.

L MASSAGE & BODYCARE BY Nicole, $15 +R new guest special call 956-739-5524.

W 5 TRAVEL TRAILERS a 2 2008 29 FOOT, fully equipped Cirrus toyT hauler, excellent condition, La Feria. 956-e 990-8310 or 956-335-7150. t 2011 KOALA 23CS Super Lite, 4000 lbs,C 1/2 ton, friendly, 1 slide, a/c, awning. 330-T 501-0973. n I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, parko models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make youf a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

2008 29 FOOT Springdale Travel Trailer, skirted single 12x4 slide, screen roomW 20x11, metal shed, in 55+ park, call 956-I 244-5763.

I 2004 MONTANA MOUNTAINEER 30’, frontm kitchen travel trailer. Large living-dininga slide, slide topper awning, patio awning3 with awning bows. Free standing dinette,T hide a bed sofa, swivel rocker, rear queenT bed, large outside storage compartment.t See at Gooding RV. 956-585-4481.

C JAYCO-JAYFLIGHT SWIFT SLX 185 travelT trailer. 2013, like new, awning, rear bath,n air cond, spare, weight 3000 lb. Take meo camping, Gooding RV. 956-585-4481. f 2007 COACHMEN CHAPARELL 275 rear lounge travel trailer. Front queen bed, center bath, large shower, awning, a/c, tv. At Gooding RV Center. 956-585-4481.

1999 STARCRAFT 33FT travel trailer. Rear queen bed, large center bath, front living room, sofa dining slide, air cond. Good condition at Gooding RV Center, Mission, TX. 956-585-4481.

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SALEM 27RKSS TRAVEL Trailer, large sofa-dinette slide, side bath. Front queen bed, large awning, 2 swivel rockers in living area, air cond, micro, 2 door refrigerator.

Lots of counterspace in kitchen, at Gooding RV Center. 956-585-4481.

WE PAY TOP cash for RV’s, travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes and cars, leave your lot clean. 956-8672366.

TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, cars and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000.

COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warranty’s, insurance claims and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797-3000.

WANTED WANTED - CAR HAULED to MT. Vernon, Illinois. 618-780-5824.

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

TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, car and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000.

COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warranty’s, insurance claims and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797-3000.

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