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Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 32, No. 23 © 2019 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, March 20, 2019 From the Publisher Canada vs USA All-Star games close out season Thank You for Coming!

First, I want to say, “Thank you!” to all of you who came down to the Rio Grande Valley this year. I know many of you are already packing up your cars and RVs and heading north – Jim Brunson though for the life of me I can’t figure out why when the weather up there is still so cold.

On behalf of our local communities, the mobile home and RV parks, our advertisers and the many, many local businesses who depend on your patronage each winter, thank you for choosing the Valley as your winter home. We have enjoyed meeting so many of you at many different activities and events this season, and I am always amazed at your generous, caring spirit as you reach out to help See THANK YOU pg. 23

Texas Onion Fest celebrates 30 years

The 30th Annual Texas Onion Fest will be held Saturday, March 23 at Mayor Pablo Peña City Park, celebrating a milestone year as Weslaco’s trademark event.

Texas Onion Fest celebrates the development of the world famous Sweet Texas Onion which was developed in Weslaco at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Originally called the 1015 onion, the name came from the suggested planting date, October 15. The festival brings the community together for a fun-filled day of live music, dancing horses, car show, onion eating contest, cooking demonstrations and so much more. The festival is just one of the many attractions Weslaco See ONION FEST pg. 2

League Commissioner Ed Martens retires – maybe

It was only fitting that the sun came out at Westside Park during the annual Senior Texan Softball All-Star Games.

Not only did it shine, but it seemed to shine even a little brighter around Ed Martens. Martens, from Minnesota, is the father – the creator – of the Senior Texan Softball League and All-Star Game.

The players call him “Commissioner.”

He has worked (even though he’s retired) endlessly during those two-plus decades, promoting a sport he loves, a game he’s played for decades.

But this is his last year – oh, he’ll still be around (there’s no way you can tear him away from a passion that is as close to him as his own skin) but more in an advisory role, so he says.

He’s 86 years old now and uses a softball bat to help him walk on a gimp ankle that he said he may have to go home to Minnesota early to have taken care of. He played softball for 28 years back home, See SOFTBALL pg. 16

Quinta Mazatlan celebrates Monarch Festival

by Henry Miller Carmen and Tim Connaughty had been driving past Quinta Mazatlan, located at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen, but never knew what it was.

“We would drive to the market or to the mall and see it. I mean, we knew it was there – you can’t miss it,” Tim said.

“We just never knew what it was.”

They know now.

“We actually saw in the Winter Texan Times that this festival for Monarch butterflies was going to take place here and realized it was the same place,” Tim said.

“It seemed fascinating to have a festival for a butterfly. But this is the place for it.

This is amazing.”

The couple, who live in Seven Oaks in Mission, said they were impressed by every facet of the grounds for the third annual Monarch Festival, especially the nature walks, which cut through heavy and varied brush, plants, trees and ponds. Many families walked through the trails, stopping to check out the different ecological findings, peering deeply to see what were in the ponds and searching for bird and See MONARCH pg. 12

Putting on a show at the Monarch Festival

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From pg. 1 has to offer, and reminds the community of Weslaco’s agricultural achievement.

On Saturday, live entertainment is scheduled all day. Attendees will enjoy the sounds of country, oldies, and salsa music during the day. In the evening, attendees can enjoy crowd favorite Bo Garza and Texas Dezire and tribute band Siempre Selena.

Texas Onion Fest’s milestone anniversary lands on another milestone year for the community, Weslaco’s 100th birthday.

The Weslaco 100 Committee has been busy planning the festivities that take place all year, leading up to the big celebration in December.

“It’s so meaningful to be celebrating not one, but two milestones for Weslaco this year,” remarked Laura Espinoza, Marketing Director for the Weslaco Chamber. “Texas Onion Fest is just one of the many things that makes Weslaco special and we can’t wait for everyone to come enjoy the festival.”

This year, Texas Onion Fest will have a guest speaker talking about Dr. Leonard Pike and his contribution to the agriculture industry .

“We’ll be featuring a guest presenter from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service,” adds Espinoza. “We’re excited to highlight the very reason we celebrate

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Texas Onion Fest. I know our guests will enjoy learning about Dr. Pike’s legacy as well.”

Gate Admission Gates open Saturday at 9 a.m. $6 for adults, $4 for children PARKING / GATE ENTRANCES Parking is free. Gate entrances are located at Airport Dr. and Dolores Huerta Blvd.

Handicap Parking The east side parking lot near Airport Drive is designated for vehicles with handicap permits.

No outside food or beverages, pets, or weapons.

For more information, contact the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce at 956968-2102 or visit www.weslaco/onionfest.

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Mollie B Show packs the house at Bentsen Grove

by Jim Brunson The Mollie B Show was absolutely delightful. Although I was not really into polka music when I went to see Mollie B and the Squeezebox Band perform at Bentsen Grove Resort last week, I just became a fan! And the packed house of Winter Texans attest to the popularity of Mollie B, the band and polka music.

During the intermission at last Wednesday’s show, Sharon Olund, of North Ranch, Minn. said, “We’re big fans, we really like her,” said Sharon, who spends her winters at Bentsen Grove.

Literally everyone I spoke to at the show was just thrilled with the perfor-

mance and the chance to see Mollie B in person. A lot of the band’s notoriety comes from the band’s highly popular show, the Mollie B Polka Party that’s aired on RFD-TV. “We watch RFD-TV a lot and we see her on RFD,” said Shirley Kltsa, from Mora, Minn. Shirley added, “She’s so energetic. Wow!” as she tried to describe the performance at Bentsen Grove, adding that she loves polka and grew up dancing the polka.

It seems she was in good company, as Gwen Johnsen, of Mora, Minn. shared, “We are just thrilled to be able to come watch Mollie B in person. I’ve seen her on RFD a lot of times, and I’m from Wisconsin originally – from polka land— when Myron Floren and all those guys were around. Both George and I used to dance a lot… and so we polka’d a lot. It’s fun to hear.”

When I asked Myrtle Lombard, a Winter Texan from Foreston, Minn. (near St. Cloud) if it was worth coming out to see the Mollie B Show, she replied, “You betcha! We watch her every Saturday night on RFD. I wouldn’t miss this for the world! I enjoy this so much tonight.”

Mollie B’s fan club includes a whole lot more people than just Winter Texans.

The Mollie B Polka Party was broadcast on RFD-TV to over 60 million households, including at least one very special person, as Mollie explained.

“Last March, I got a call from Warner Brothers. The call went something like this: ‘Hi, Mollie. We have a new movie coming out. Our director is a fan of yours; he watches the Mollie B Polka Party every Saturday night... So, Clint would like you to be in his new movie.’”

“Sure enough folks, Clint Eastwood watches the Mollie B Polka Party!” Mollie exclaimed.

The movie, called “The Mule” directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, hit the theaters Dec. 14, 2018.

Next, Ted Lange, Mollie’s husband and highly accomplished accordionist, announced the band’s next song would be

the song they wrote for the movie: “A Day to Say Thank You.” And he dedicated the song to “all the veterans out there.”

While Mollie B’s talent and credentials are remarkable, Ted is a very talented musician in his own right. (They have received too many awards to mention in this article.) Together, along with band members Joe Poper (guitar, banjo, clarinet, vocals) and Dana Lindblad (drums, percussion), they bring a lively, highly entertaining show to the stage, to the delight of their audiences. This is what entertainment is supposed to be – when you walk away, after staying until that very last song, not daring to miss a moment of the experience, and you say, “Wow! That was fantastic! What a great show!”

For the uninitialed who may ask, “So what’s so great about Mollie B and the Squeezebox Band?” my answer is simply See MOLLIE B pg. 13

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Spittin’ Image combines comedy and music for great entertainment

by Henry Miller Ron Kriesel had no clue what was about to happen.

Sitting in the back row against the wall in McAllen Mobile Park’s dance hall, Kriesel was picked out by identical twins Blain and Brian Swabb, known as “Spittin’ Image,” and brought on stage along with two other “volunteers” to help with the performance of Queen’s infamous ballad “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

The three sat tightly together and answered (or didn’t answer) a few personal questions. Then Brian explained what was about to happen. They didn’t have to sing or dance, all they had to do was open their mouths or nod their head as Brian hit them on the head or shoulder (lightly, of course), with a Nerf mallet-type drumstick.

The result was absolutely hysterical and kept the audience laughing till well after the masterpiece had been concluded.

“It was hot up there,” said Kriesel who, along with his wife, made the trip to the Valley for the first time this year from Owatonna, Minn. “But it was a lot of fun.

Those guys are great.”

That probably summed up the audience’s feelings toward a show filled with comedy, interaction and harmony-filled classic and well-known songs such as “Pretty Woman,” “Brown-Eyed Girl” and “16 Tons” among others. Of course, the show wouldn’t be complete without the brothers showing their skills on the instru-

These adventurous Winter Texan “volunteers” agreed to go on stage with Spittin’ Image. ments, Brian with his guitar and Blain with At 14, they were performing most weekhis eight-string or five-string mandolin. ends. “Mom and Dad would have to drive They were especially impressive on pieces us to the places we played – whether it was such as the “William Tell Overture,” and a senior home or a nightclub, where we “Spanish Eyes.” weren’t old enough to be in,” Brian said.

Blain and Brian Swabb were born, “They took us everywhere so we could raised, and still live in Greenville, Ohio. In perform.” fact, they were surprised to have as many After graduating from high school, Ohioans at the show, saying they thought the two traveled the Midwest playing the that state’s snowbirds went to Florida. hotel and resort circuit. Later, they came They started picking their instruments at a back to their hometown to own, operyoung age, and by the time they turned 13 ate, and perform in their nightclub, “My years old the twins formed their first group. Brother’s Place,” which they had for 15

years. In 1998, the twins went back out on the road, and now average more than 500 shows per year. They cover most of Ohio and surrounding states during the non-winter months and then hit Florida and Texas during the winter.

Brian does most of the lead vocals and also adds the harmony to the sound. He is a wonderful guitar player and probably knows a million chords. Besides sequencing all the added background instrumentation (drums, bass, piano, etc…), he is the emcee for the group.

Blain is the oldest twin (by 26 minutes). He’s electric on his Gibson eightstring mandolin, but is equally at home on his custom-made, five-string mandolin.

When he’s not playing the mandolin he is playing his harmonicas or adding his vocal talents. He also has a love of doing pantomimes.

“What is real special is that Brian can’t do what I do and I can’t do what he does,” Blain told the packed house. “We’ve been doing this for a long time – 47 years in fact.

It’s all we’ve ever done.”

It was obvious that the duo knew how to get in sync immediately. Their jokes came off as serious stories until the punch line hit.

“I’m so thankful Mom told me that there was no Santa Claus,” Blain told the audience. “She told me there was no East Bunny either. Then when I was old enough, See SPITTIN’ IMAGE pg. 7

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Bentsen Grove Resort Line Dancers Hold Marathon

March 28, 29, 30, 31 Adults $10 ● Students (under 18) $5

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Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:30pm, menu varies, $5pp, included iced tea or coffee, public welcome.

R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family.

Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30am.

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

Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Join everyone for a fun afternoon of your favorite music! Come early and enjoy a great lunch at 11am. Call the Park at 956-585-5061 for more information.

Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm.

Tiki Hut Happy Hour - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 2-5pm, Rick and Diane, 2-3pm open mic, 3-5pm Rick, BYOB, food, funnel cakes, snacks, and soft drinks available.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, WeslaSee CALENDAR pg. 9

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Wednesday, March 20 Breakfast on the Resaca - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7-9am, $4pp, eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, and so much more, bring your RC Boats to race.

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Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Lasagna, catalina vegetables, garlic bread, iced tea or coffee, $7.50pp, Hynes Event Center.

Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, $6pp, chicken sandwiches or hot dogs also available.

Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Marion Price, free, food available from 4-5:15 pm.

Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, free, public welcome, dinner will be served at 4:30pm.

Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, public welcome.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Blue Wolfe Duo, $6pp.

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

Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $8pp, snack bar available.

Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights, $6pp, BYOB, concessions available, hot dogs $2 from 5-7pm.

Farewell Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, public welcome.

Sock Hop - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, With The Reflections, $5pp, soft drinks and popcorn available,

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50’s and 60’s attire encouraged. For info call 712-420-0547.

Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Diego & Edith, $6pp, BYOB, free ice.

Thursday, March 21 Craft Fair - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon, breakfast served at 7:30am, and lunch served at 11am.

Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9am, Biscuits & Gravy at 7am.

Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am.

Texas Two Step - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon.

Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, public welcome.

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

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

Rock & Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Howard O. Bedient, lunch served at 11:30am.

Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30-1pm, public welcome, bring your instrument/ voice, for more information call 956-4479906/937-241-8297.

Country Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, free, snacks provided.

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

Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 2-4pm.

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From pg. 9 Rock N Roll on the Patio - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 2pm, DJ Clay, BYOB, free.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James(Ends 3/21), pass the hat.

Can Am - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm.

Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:306:30pm, all you can eat, $9.25pp.

Dinner - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 5:30-7:30pm, $6pp, pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw or chips, and drink.

Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm.

Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar available.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp.

Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm.

Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp.

Friday, March 22 Weslaco’s Farmer’s Market - Tip O’Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9-10:30am, best veggies in the valley.

Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert and coffee served.

Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, free, coffee and home-

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

Open Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, come join us for good music, fellowship and fun, cookies and coffee served, for more information please call 956-585-8135.

Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 2-4pm, Come see our NEW & used homes for sale, some sites also available.

Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, w/Lynn Dvorak, Pass the Hat Event.

Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95pp, all you can eat.

Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Steve May. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm.

Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, dinner available at 4:15 pm.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp, reservations accepted, BYOB, free ice, soda and snacks for sale.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp.

Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp.

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From pg. 10 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp, concession opens at 6pm, burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and much more.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, w/Diego, $6pp.

Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp.

Saturday, March 23 Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, $4pp, all you can eat pancakes with choice of ham or sausage, or biscuits and gravy, coffee, bring your own table service.

Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, $7pp.

Community Garage Sale - Southgate Community, 7:30am-4pm, Garage Sales located at 100 W. Moore Rd. off Cage Blvd. in Pharr, TX. Church Services - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, in the Recreation Hall, public welcome.

Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561.

Country Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-9pm, come join us, 1400 W. Hooks Ave for GPS. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, light lunch for donation, for

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Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $6pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn will be available.

Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, snack bar available.

Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh, $5pp.

Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels Band, $6pp, doors open at 5:30pm, burger and fries available for $6 between 5:30-8:30pm.

Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Steven May, $6pp, concessions and setups available, BYOB, doors open at 5:30pm.

Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7pm.

Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Poison Ivey, $7pp, Rock & Roll Dance.

Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp, free popcorn, ice, bar available, out of Park tickets sold one week prior.

Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7:30-10:30pm, w/Regan James, $7pp, BYOB, popcorn, ice & door prizes will be provided.

Sunday, March 24 Church Services - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, non-denominational.

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From pg. 1 wildlife statues that are placed along the way as if in their natural habitat.

“There’s no way you could walk through there if there wasn’t a trail,” Tim said. “It’s impressive to learn about all the different animals that used to be here – it’s beautiful and amazing.”

Tim and Carmen enjoyed the somewhat cool day – temperatures started out in the low 50s but settled in around 58, with little-to-no wind – at Quinta Mazatlan, one of nine sites for the World Birding Center and affectionately known as a mansion with a mission due to the 10,000 square foot adobe structure that serves as the park’s visitors center.

Constructed in 1935, the Spanish Revival Style mansion was a private and luxurious residence, complete with a Roman tub. It had the distinction then and now of being one of the largest adobe structures in Texas.

Some 60 years later, the house was put up for sale at an auction. Despite Quinta Mazatlan’s appeal, developers with eyes on other projects wanted to demolish the adobe home. However the City of McAllen bought the property in 1998 to preserve the historic mansion, and in 2006

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Quinta Mazatlan opened as a wing of the World Birding Center – a “mansion with a mission.”

Its grounds were transformed into a Monarch haven. Teen and pre-teen boys and girls walked through the festival grounds wearing large silk-like Monarch wings, kids had butterflies painted with a rainbow of colors on their faces. Other children performed ballets and other dances on the Monarch main stage.

Pierre Tessier of Quebec City was volunteering to show children how to plant seeds and the importance of native plants.

A Quebec City native, Tessier became a Winter Texan after meeting his future wife, Cathy, in Donna in November 2016.

“I went back to Quebec City, came back and got married,” he said. The two live at Alamo Country Club.

“I became a certified Texas Master Naturalist,” he said as a group of children were planting seeds in a small pot. “This is what we do, work in the nature parks.

Here we are trying to teach children mainly how to plant seeds and let them know that native plants and flower attract butterflies and that’s very important.”

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“king” of the butterflies, hence the name “monarch.” The Rio Grande Valley is known as one of the top birding and butterfly regions in the nation and the world.

Monarch butterflies are not able to survive the cold winters of most of the United States –especially where most Winter Texans reside, so they migrate south and west each autumn to escape the cold weather. The monarch migration usually starts in about October of each year, but can start earlier if the weather turns cold sooner.

The butterflies will spend their hibernation months in Mexico and parts of Southern California and a mass migration of them will come through the Rio Grande Valley. The butterfly actually migrates for two reasons. They cannot withstand the cold. Also, the food plants do not grow in their winter overwintering sites, so the spring generation must fly back north to places where the plants are plentiful.

“Butterflies feed off the native plants, they survive because of them,” Tim Connaughty said. “It’s important that we keep building butterfly gardens and do things to attract these butterflies.”

Local vendors included Hinovations Art Gallery, D’Grai Creations, God’s Garden and others. Live food prep presentations by Chef Marcel of the McAllen

Pierre Tessier, Texas Master Naturalist Culinary Academy showcased specialties for all ages. Local food trucks will also have cuisine for purchase.

Additional activities at the festival included guided garden tours, speakers, painting opportunities and educational booths, including how to create a butterfly garden, which drew many visitors.

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CALENDAR Mar. 21 – Beginnings: The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band performs live at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, Thursday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 956-216-5990 or visit HarlingenConcert.com.

Mar. 20-21 – The High C Diva 7:30 p.m. at South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. For information call 956-943-4700.

Mar. 22 – IL Divo 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, or online at mcallenconventioncenter.ticketoffices.com.

March 23 – UTRGV Jazz Combo, under the direction of Dr. Bill Haugeberg, performing student arrangements.

7 p.m., Saturday at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 1201 West University Drive in Edinburg. General admission, $5. Tickets available at patron.utrgv.edu or at the door.

March 24 – UTRGV Wind Orchestra, 5 p.m., Sunday at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg. General admission: $5.

Tickets available at patron.utrgv.edu or at the door.

March 25 – UTRGV Wind Orchestra, 7 p.m., Monday at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville. General admission: $5. Tickets available at patron.utrgv.edu or at the door.

March 28, 29, 30, 31 – Greater Tuna: Harlingen Community Theatre will perform long-running Off Broadway hit “Greater Tuna” with showtimes at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Fri. and Sat., and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the HCT Box Office two hours before each show. See the website for additional box office hours at www. harlingencommunitytheatre.org.

The long-running Off Broadway hit features two actors creating the entire population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Two actors, twenty characters, and a barrel of laughs. **Please be advised the strong language used in this production may be offensive to some patrons.

March 28-30 – UTRGV Guitar Festival, 7 p.m. each day at TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville. Admission: $5 to $10. Tickets available at patron.utrgv. edu or at the door.

March 29 – The Beach Boys, 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office,

or online at mcallenconventioncenter. ticketoffices.com.

March 29 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the season with “Roaring 20’s a Gatsby Gala,” featuring a dinner, concert and post-concert Gatsby experience at 7 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, located at 799 Convention Center Blvd. in McAllen. Tickets start at $8 and can be purchase at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, from ticketmaster. com, at the door or through an order form online at mcallentownband.org/ tickets. Print the order form and mail it to the address provided on the form to have them placed on hold at the McAllen Performing Arts Box Office.

March 29 – Mission Citrus Golf Classic at Cimarron Country Club, Mission. Registration is $500 for teams of three. Registration sign-in, 7 a.m. Teeoff at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and a portion of the proceeds benefit Mission CISD Back-to-School Bash for school supplies. For information, call 956-5852727 or email events@missionchamber. com.

March 29 – River City Arts Ensemble at 3 p.m., Sunday at TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville, 90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville. Free admission.

Open to the public.

April 5 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “The 3B’s: Beatles, Brahms and Beethoven” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd. from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40, $50 and $60 per person and may be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, online at valleyorchestra.org or at ticketmaster.com.

For questions, call the VSO Box Office to 956-661-1615.

April 9 – The McAllen Society for the Performing Arts (MSPA) program Broadway in McAllen presents Rodgers + Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For general information, pricing and special membership features, go to LiveinMcAllenClub.com. For questions, contact the ticket hotline at 888-200-4035, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 10 – The McAllen Society for the Performing Arts (MSPA) program Broadway in McAllen presents “Kinky Boots” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. For general information, pricing and special membership features, go to LiveinMcAllenClub.com. For questions, contact the ticket hotline at 888-2004035, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Church Services - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 9am.

From pg. 11 Church Services - Casa del Valle Resort, Mission, 8:30am, non denomination- sort Park, Alamo, 9am, Pastor Bob Kerr, al, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study to non-denominational, public welcome, coffee and cookies after service. follow.

Church Services - Sleepy Valley Ranch Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am.

Church Services - Lakewood RV ReNon-denominational, public welcome.

Church Services - San Juan Gardens, sort, Harlingen, 9:20am, fellowship to fol8:45-9:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public low after.

Church Services - Quiet Village II, invited.

Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Donna, 9:30am, inter-denominational, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, non- Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee at 9am.

Church Services - Pharr South Park, denominational, public welcome.

Church Services - Palm Shadows RV/ Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Dr. Gerald Parriot, non- denominational, coffee and cookies MH Park, Donna, 9am.

Church Services - Chimney Park, Mis- provided after service.

Church Services - Mission West RV sion, 9-10am, social time after service, public welcome, for more information call Park, 10-11am, non denominational with Pastor Jeff Dilks. the park office, 956-585-5061.

Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, Pastor Charles Rio Hondo, 10-11am, Pastor Al Dickey, non-denominational, refreshments after Belcher.

Church Services - Fiesta Village, Mis- service, public welcome.

Church Services - Paradise Resort Ession, 9am.

Church Services - Citrus Valley RV tates, Pharr, 10am, non denominational.

Church Services - Canyon Lake RV Park, McAllen, 9am, Chaplain Jim TroutResort, Mission, 10-11am, in Recreation man, coffee and treats at 8:30am.

Church Services - Southern Comfort Hall, public welcome.

Lutheran Church Services - Pleasant Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am.

Church Services - Eastgate RV & Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Pastor Loren Kruse, public welcome.

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From pg. 1 until he needed a new shoulder; he also played until about two or three years ago in the Valley, the shoulder again giving him problems.

But Martens is more than a softball player, he’s softball personified – from playing to coordinating to making sure everything is done. He said his floor at home in his Winter Texan park’s RV is covered with papers, all softball related.

His phone rings endlessly with questions about the teams and league.

Two games took place this year at Westside Park and the annual Canada vs USA friendly contests were dominated by the Canadian teams. They won the first game, a more competitive game, 8-6 and rolled in the latter game “something like 13-2,” Martens said. “But they are both just friendly games. There were even three guys from the U.S. in the first game on the Canada side. It’s all about being able to play and having fun.”

Easy plays were fumbled, tough plays were made and Canada fans heavily outweighed USA fans, donning the maple-leaf flag. However, many fans were fans of both, enjoying hot dogs, laughing at the silliness some plays turned into and, cheering for the success of both teams.

All this lies on the shoulders of Martens, who was asked those 25 years ago to help start a league – and he took it to heart. Yet, he never takes credit for the big role he plays in putting the league together.

He said last week’s event seemed a little strange.

Ed Martens “It’s the last one,” he said, his eyes never leaving the field as he watched the two teams battle it out. “I’ll help out a little with the Monday/Wednesday group and build that and get more players and we’ll start the league in November.”

He has plans, however, plans to do things he hasn’t done with regularity for some time.

“I want to start biking more, I like that,” he said. “And we have two pools at the park, and I’ll go to South Padre or San Antonio for a week maybe here and there if I just want to get away. The guys who will run the committee for the softball league are very capable and will be able to handle it.

“I’m not going to interfere – but if they need my advice, they can always call on me.”

Ed Martens, Yerrr outta here!

Still, everyone who knows Ed knows that softball will be within a softball bat’s reach from him. He’s already devising a plan to get more softball players next year – hit ‘em up early.

“I’m in an RV park that has probably 80 activities or more,” he said. “Pickleball is incredibly popular and now there’s beanbag baseball, and darts are getting very popular again and they don’t have to leave the park to have this competition.

“So we’re going to try to get them as soon as they get to the Valley. Maybe we can gain some interest before they settle and commit to a certain routine.”

Many of the players have been involved with the league and have played several times in the all-star game. Ken Subbert, of Iowa, said he enjoys playing not only because of the camaraderie but

also because it provides him some exercise. He made some good plays for the U.S. in the second game.

Cindy Ellis, who stays at Wagon City South, was there to watch and support two players – one from each team. She said not only does she enjoy watching the games but it’s yet another fun event to spend time with friends and make new ones. “It’s always different, every year,” she said. “But everyone has a good time – plus we’re not back home where it’s still terribly cold and snowing.”

Temperatures reached the low 80s on this day – a near perfect day for softball. Meanwhile, back in St. Paul, Minn., the high was 38 and the low was 15. On March 2 in Denver, the high was 6 and the low was -6, making it the coldest March day in Denver since March 12, 1880.

Nearly everyone we asked wasn’t in any rush to head back north, many saying they would return in mid-April.

Martens remembers playing South Texas softball before the Senior Texan League was established. Only three parks were playing then, he said – Tip ‘O Texas, Tropic Star and Bentsen Grove. That’s when he took over and opened it for everyone.

“We had players coming from Edinburg, La Joya, Mission and even Harlingen,” he said. “Now we’re hoping to get five teams for the league next year. It’s funny, during all these years, all the people have been nothing but nice. I’ve put a lot of time in it and never really had a problem with any of them.

“I’m going to miss that contact with them.”

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McAllen Wind Ensemble season finale is March 29

The McAllen Wind Ensemble’s season finale, “A Gatsby Gala,” will be a celebration of music from the Roaring ‘20s. Under the baton of director Roger Olivarez, the band will perform the music of Gershwin, Holst, Grainger, Cole Porter, and more. This concert will feature pianist Francisco Rocafuerte performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue. Rocafuerte will also lead the band as guest conductor in a performance of Danzón no. 2 by Arturo Márquez.

The concert will take place at the

McAllen Performing Arts Center on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at just $10 and are available at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, and at the door the evening of the concert. For more information, visit www.mcallenwindensemble.org or call 682-227-2101.

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From pg. 15 Gospel Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 1-3pm.

Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, variety of all types of music, in the main hall.

Gospel Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1pm, house band, public welcome, snacks at break.

Open Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm.

Ice Cream Social - Mission West RV Park, 2-2:45pm, public welcome.

Gospel Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, free, BYOB. Contemporary Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 2pm, music from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s+, jammers please choose music accordingly, for more information call Martin, 636-459-5458.

Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, free, BYOB/snacks, come and sing or just listen!

Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar available.

Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm.

Military Whist Game - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm.

Monday, March 25 Acoustic Instrumental Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 9:30am, call Annette at 248-921-6867.

Square Dancing - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 9:30am.

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Open Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, amplifiers allowed.

Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1-3pm.

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

Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, light lunch provided, Goodwill donations.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat.

Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm.

Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Johnny D, music variety, concessions, BYOB, public welcome.

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

Country Jam - Mission West RV Park, 6-9pm.

Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Roger Wayne, $7pp.

Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm.

Tuesday, March 26 Hamburger Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, $4 to $7pp, served with chips and soda.

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Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn and soda for sale.

Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, chili and grilled chesse sandwiches $4, jam starts 5:30pm, cookies at break, ice cream for purchase.

Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-8:30pm.

Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels Band, $6pp, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, sin-

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Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar opens at 6 pm.

Wednesday, March 27 Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, biscuits and gravy, $5pp.

Line Dancing - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:30am.

Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:30pm, menu varies, $5pp included iced tea or coffee, public welcome.

R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family.

Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr,

12:30pm, Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30am.

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

Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat.

Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Beef Enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans, iced tea or coffee, $7.50pp.

Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, $6pp, chicken sandwiches or hot dogs also available.

Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Marion Price, free, food available

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Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, free, public welcome, dinner will be served at 4:30pm.

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Center. He has offered master classes at almost every music conservatory in Mexico and at various institutions throughout the United States.

Since 1988, Rocafuerte has partnered with fellow Uruguayan pianist, Edison Quintana performing duets at numerous music festivals as well as for the world premiere of Arturo Márquez’s, Danzón no. 2 for two pianos. He is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his musical career and continues to perform over fifty concerts a year.

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Rocafuerte has been a faculty member at Universidad Autónoma de Puebla – School of Music, “Escuela de Perfeccionamiento del centro cultural Ollin Yoliztli” (Mexico City), The University of Texas and The Austin Chamber Music

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March 23 and 24 is the weekend for this year’s show which will be at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center, 576 ’76 Drive, next to the Harlingen Public Library.

Exceptional horticulture specimens will be judged and on display. Exhibit categories also include Wild Native Blooms, Floral Designs, and Artistic Crafts. Houseplants and native plants will be available for purchase and garden-related items will be included in a raffle.

PowerPoint presentations will be at 2 p.m. each day. Saturday, Frank Wiseman will present “Landscaping with Natives to Attract Wildlife.” Sunday, Christina Mild will present “Edible Native Plants.” Lecture seating is limited and available on a first come basis.

Wiseman and Mild are native plant specialists and knowledgeable Texas Master Naturalists. They volunteer weekly at Harlingen’s Hugh Ramsey Nature

Park where they teach volunteer team members about native plants and the animals they support. They will share their many years of experience in promoting and establishing native species in their own home yards and elsewhere.

The flower show is open from 1 to 4:30 p.m. both days. Admission is free. Donations will be gladly accepted.

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New Orleans Extravaganza - (6Days)3 nts.In New Orleans. Mar.6. . . . . . . . . $749

Eagle Pass Gambling (2 Days) April1nt.Inthe 10, 25, May 9, 30; June 13, 27; July 11, 25 1nt. hotel & $40 Lucky Buck........$79 Davis Mountains & Chisos Mountain, Feb.28.$829 Big Bend Adventure - (6Days)

(2 Days) April Aug. 31$30 3 casino meals, 1 nt.

In Schulenburg............................... $219 (3 Days) 2 Nts.27; In Coushatta, credit Feb. 29; Mar14$125 Louisiana Gambling Painted Churches

Eagle Pass Gambling - (2 Days)1nt. hotel & $40 Lucky Bucks. Mar. 7, 9, 14, 16, 30; (Please reserve early. Seats may not be available closer to departure date.)

Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 (Prices are per person, double occupancy) (Prices are per person, double occupancy)

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Monterrey Tres - (3 Days) Feb. 12; Mar. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239

Monterrey Tres Days) July 5 2 meals, hotel, downtown hotel....$TBA San Miguel de (3 Allende - (6 Days) Feb.Downtown 15; Mar. 14 . . .Mariachi . . . . . . .Cocktail, . . . .$469

(Prices (6 areDays) per person, double June 21 2 All occupancy) inclusive Club Maeva on the beach..................$TBA Tampico – Cd. Madero 2016 OVERSEAS TOURS Real de Catorce (3 Days) July 5 2 nts in Matehuala, day tour to RDC.........................................$TBA Islands of New England (8 Days) Incl. Round trip Air + 11 Meals, Sept. 22. . $2,699

San Miguel de Allende (6 Days) June 25 3 nts in San Miguel.................................................................$TBA

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The Legendary Blue Danube River Cruise (11 Days) 23 Meals, Sept. 24 . . . . $3,299*date.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Please . . . . . . .reserve . . . . . . early. . . . . .Seats . . . . . may . . . .not . . . be . . .available . . . . . *PLUS closer AIR to departure

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*Dinner menu only; offer good at Romano’s Macaroni Grill McAllen location. No coupon required.

50% OFF entrée must be of equal or lesser value. Can not be combined with other offers or discounts.

Does not include beverage, tax or gratuity. No shared plates; not valid on holidays. Offer expires 3/31/2019.

Inaugural Western Mediterranean Cruise – Carnival Vista (14 Days) (Prices are per person, double occupancy)

May 1*Port charges,taxes,fees & air are additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . from $1,390*

(10 Days) IncludesTOURS 21 meals, & Air. Bill Reagan Holy Land – Seeking the Savior OVERSEAS July 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,965

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Switzerland, Bavaria Days) July 11 *Incl.12 R/T Air from McAllen.....................................$4,199 Radiance of the Seas meals, (12 Days) Australia &Austria, New Zealand – RCL(10 air are 26 additional . . . .R/T . . Air . . from . . . McAllen . . . .from $1,069 Jan. 28, 2017 *Port charges,taxes,fees (10 Days) &Sept.

Incl. 12 .Meals, ............................................ $3,649 British Landscapes

– Holland America’s *Port chgs,taxes,fees & air are additional AlaskaCarribean (6 Days) Feb. 9 Western CruiseWesterdam(8 - Carnival Days) Freedom

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King Ranch-(1day)BBQ Lunch, ranch & museum tour, Feb.18; March 3, 12. . . . . . $79pp

New Address: 121 W Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550

Port Of Brownsville(1day) Lunch, 4Lower hr. Port tour on a boat.

20; Mar.11 . Upper . . . . .$50pp (956) 423-1446 Valley / Feb. 956-664-1446 Valley

Farm Tour (1 day) Incl. Lunch1-800-999-1446 .Feb. 12; Mar. 15 . /. www.gowithjo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59pp

MARCH 20, 2019 23 www.wintertexantimes.com www.wttrgv.com tion to Winter Texans who patronize their THANK YOU New museum exhibit opens February 26 businesses.

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A new exhibit opens this week at Mission Historical Museum. The special exhibit, “The Traditions and Culture of Mexican Textiles & Designs,” incorporates seven beautiful Mexican dresses, each representing a different region in Mexico. The dresses are part of a cultural exchange through Mission’s Sister City program.

“This exhibit is beautiful and one of a kind in the Valley, created to develop a learning experience for everyone to appreciate and enjoy,” said Cynthia Stojanovic, director of Mission Historical Museum.

The City of Mission has been a partner in Sister Cities International since 1993 and currently has relationships with 24 Sister Cities from Mexico, Panama and

Guatemala.

The exhibit examines the distinctive styles of dress for each region represented, including the artistic elements, the area’s products, architecture and lifestyle reflected in the dresses’ unique designs.

Sister Cities International was founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to foster friendship, peace and prosperity between people from different cities around the world.

The exhibit is sponsored by the Mission’s Sister Cities Committee, and generous donors to the museum. The exhibit opened Feb. 26 and will continue through April 2019. Admission is free to the public. Museum hours are Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

From pg. 1 so many of those in need in our area. I love your patriotism, respect for the flag and the way you honor our veterans.

We could not ask for better friends and neighbors. God speed – and come back and see us soon!

We will publish one more issue of the Winter Texan Times on March 27, which will wrap up the 2018-19 season. But we’ll be back in October to kick off another season. See you then!

---JB--We’ve been getting phone calls from folks asking when the annual Winter Tourist Appreciation Day will be held in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico this year. The date is tomorrow, March 21. This is the 43rd annual Tourist Day festival that is planned each year by the merchants and city officials of Nuevo Progreso to express their apprecia-

The event officially kicks off at 9 a.m. as officials from both sides of the border meet at the middle of the Progreso bridge.

This is followed by entertainment presented on a stage usually featuring mariachi music and folkloric dancers, in a classic Mexican fiesta celebration. The main street of the small town of Nuevo Progreso are blocked off for the street party.

Considered by many to be the safest border town south of the Rio Grande, at least along the Texas border, Nuevo Progreso’s main street is lined with dentists’ offices, pharmacies and shops where many Winter Texans go for bargain prices on dental work, prescriptions and other items.

Most folks who go will park on the U.S. side and walk across the bridge to the shopping district, which is very close by.

Don’t forget to take your passport.

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5 SLIDES DUTCHMAN INFINITY, front living room, all seasons insulated, 2 A/C, electric, fireplace, central vacuum, convection microwave and gas oven, washer/dryer, newly upholstered sofas, cherry wood interior, excellent condition, $32,000. See Casa de Valle, Alamo, call 419-341-1157.

TEXAS TRADER RV NEED travel trailers, 5th wheels, motorhomes, camper vans, ASAP! We will sell your RV, or make you an offer to buy it.

Call today 956-797-3800, or call Mark 956-357-1048.

2003 MONTANA FIFTH WHEEL , really nice & clean, no smoking or pets, two large slides & one small slide, Winter Texan Park, ready to move into, $8,500 O.B.O, 956-414-5301, with nice shed.

REESE KWIK-SLIDE SQUARE tube 5TH wheel hitch $200.00, King Pin stabilizer jack $50.00, Hugh’s 50 amp surge protector-power booster $200, or best offers, call 612-414-4175.

31’ PROWLER FIFTH WHEEL Fixed in place, Resaca Bend RV Park San Benito, 251 Line 17 Road, 2 slides under a sturdy roof, 2 vehicle carport, 8x16 add on furnished, 31” TV, windwac, 8x8 deck ea. end, adjoining 8x16 laundry and workshop with new washer, many other upgrades, call 608-289-3019 for additional details

21 FT. CAJUN CENTER console fishing boat, 150 HP, Johnson Ocean Runner with hydraulic jack plate, custom made drive-on dual axle trailer with all new premium tires and spare, always garaged and serviced only by Bayside Marine, new battery and lots of accessories including marine radio, have all titles, first $7,000, OBO. Health forces sale, Tom at Sundance RV Village, 6101 W. Bus. 83, Lot 7575, Harlingen, TX, call 956-561-9691, 24/7.

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1BEDROOM/1BATH MOBILE HOME, nice 1br/1ba park model home, located in Monte Cristo RV Community, immaculate, quiet, maintenance free, includes detached washer/dryer, laundry/storage room, private driveway, pet friendly, $645 per/mo., call 702-372-2277.

FOR RENT CONCRETE PAD, 50 amp for camper water, sewer, 55+ community, lots of activities, San Juan. Two month minimum $350/mo, plus electricity, call 906-365-0024.

For Sale WINEGARD 63 CARRYOUT DIRECTV, Includes: Winegard 63 Carryout, Winegard Swm840 switch kit, Winegard Tr-1518 tripod mount for Directv users. This unit has been set up but not used, $500, call 636-3996793.

8X8 SHED, GALVANIZED, SO no painting! It also has electricity to plug i your extra fridge, very good condition, $475 OBO, call 956-391-9961.

FOR SALE OR RENT, $31,000 OR $1,050/mo. Wagon City North Mission, 106 RIM, 2 bedroom, deck, huge family room, utilities, furnished, call 641-856-7590.

FOR SALE OR RENT, $24,500 or $850/mo. Wagon City North Mission, 205 HARNESS, 1 bedroom & garage, call 641-856-7590.

BICYCLES AND TRIKES SALE, 12 trikes, 30 bicycles, new and reconditioned, some bicycles $50.00, reasonable prices, take trade ins, + buy and sell golf carts, Neal 956-379-5423, Mission, TX.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH RV lot for sale. Water electric and sewer with 20x60 concrete pad. $12,000 O.B.O. Will rent 3 mo+ $400/mo, less than 3mo $450/mo. Electric/water included, call 270-217-4472.

PERMANENT RV COVER, SHED, 40Lx26Wx21H RV Cover with Sun Shades, shed with washer, dryer, small refrigerator, convection oven, freezer. Located on Lot 622 in Casa de Valle Resort, Alamo, TX. Selling only RV cover and shed with appliances. Call 641-990 -0129.

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Homes For Sale

r ALAMO MOBILE HOME 55+ Park, 2BR/1BA, large master bedroom. .Own your own property, low maintennance fees. Newly painted, hardwood -floors, Texas room close to pool, large area to build garage. $39,500 call 916-712-6776 or 916-712-3888.

BRICK HOME-MONTE CRISTO Golf ,Course on hole #1. New roof, new ,A/C, new appliances. Built ‘06, a2BR/2BA/2CG & screened patio. g3113 Kenyon, Edinburg, $115,000.

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DARLING 2BR/2BA CONDO IN 55+ community. $59,000. Completely furnished. Located next door to Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club. HOA is $1040 year with exterior insurance.

Nice place, 3637 Kenyon, Edinburg.

BK Real Estate, 956-929-0926.

GOLFVIEW ESTATES BRICK HOME 2 large BDs & BAs, walk-in closet in master, tray ceilings with fans and lights, beautiful cabinetry with pull-out shelving, 2-car garage with workbench and tools, large back porch with furniture outside, trim newly painted, new AC and furnace, 110 foot concrete RV pad with full hookups, close to hall and swimming pool. Call furnished or unfurnished 317-626-6512 ALADDIN VILLAS BRICK HOME 521 Virgo St Mission 1/1/2 completely furnished with EZ Go golf cart. Large lot, was $92,000 now $85,000 or best offer. Call owner 605-940-2420 ALADDIN VILLAS 2/2/2 HOME, 513 Sagittarius St. Mission, home 9 years old, completely furnished with EZGo cart included, move-in ready. Drive by, you will love it! asking $144,000.00, call 956-205-2114.

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WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RVs, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RVs, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

WE WANT YOUR RV! Texas Trader RV! Will Buy, Sell or Trade your RV. Call today for your free appraisal! Call Mark 956-357-1048 or 956-797-3000.

RV SERVICE BEFORE YOU get on the road or put it in storage call TEXAS TRADER RV for all your RV needs.Minimal wait time! Call today for your free estimate 956-797-3000

16X60 2000 MOBILE HARLINGEN, Palm Gardens fully furnished, 2BR/ 2BA, new fridge & stove. Newer roof, dishwasher, water heater, Pergo flooring, double carport & includes 2010 EZGO Golf Cart. Asking $32,900, call Bobbie 956-230-4871.

TRAVEL TRAILER COVER BRAND new Winnibago travel trail cover (still in box). Size 28.7 31.6, original price $460.00 sell for $250.00, call Dennis, 204-588-7796.

BROTHER PR1000E 10 NEEDLE, embroidery machine, just serviced.

Latest firmware VS.4.31 update, premium pack I upgrade. Works beautifully, $8,000. 10ft Bernina Quilt frame complete $900. 10ft. Handi Quilter Quilt frame, $200.00, 956-239-2366.

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New Wainscoting • Window Trim • Refinished Woodwork, Cupboards & All New Paint KITCHEN • BATHROOM • BEDROOM New Double-Door Refrigerator W/Freezer Below • New 5-Burner Gas Stove W/Regular & Convection Oven • New Microwave Oven • Kitchen Cupboard Shelves Slide-Out & Pull-Out Spice Rack New Ceramic Shower – Handicap Accessible W/Fold-Down Seat • New Toilet New Water Heater & 2 New 100# LP Tanks New Washer & Dryer • New Queen Size Adjustable Bed • 4 Ceiling Fans • 2 Wall Mounted Flat Screen TVs METAL ROOF - TEXAS ROOM Separate storage & Laundry Room • Storage Shed & 2 Tools Sheds Laminate floors in Park Model & Texas Room • Outside Porch overlooking the lake

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MOBILE FOR SALE 14X70, two bedroom, two bathrooms, handicap accessible, all electric, walk-in closet, shed carport furnished, Alamo Paradise Acres #29. Very friendly park, call 218-556-7090 THE GROVE MOBILE HOME. 14x60 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Fully furnished, washer/dryer, new stove, 12x12 attached shed. On 40x100 lot with covered carport second drive and citrus orchard. $32,000 call 956-533-1099.

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Restaurant Coupons pg. 13 Pirate’s Landing pg. 13 Kabob Guys pg. 13 Macaroni Grill pg. 23 Olive Garden pg. 24 Griffin Grill pg. 13 Tony Roma’s pg. 23 Denny’s

MOBILE HOME 16X54 COMPLETELY furnished, 55+ park, move in ready, own land. 2BR/2BA, new whirlpool appliances, 2 carports, double roof, professional made shed, tools, fruit trees, raised garden bed. Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley Vein Rd Lot 34, Donna, TX, call612-360-5839 or 612916-1576.

55+ GATED PARK, 99 year lease, mobiles and lots, availability at www. valhallapark.com, 956-358-3229.

WE WANT YOUR RV! Texas Trader RV! Will Buy, Sell or Trade your RV. Call today for your free appraisal! Call Mark 956-357-1048 or 956-797-3000.

RV SERVICE BEFORE YOU get on the road or put it in storage call TEXAS TRADER RV for all your RV needs. Minimal wait time! Call today for your free estimate 956-797-3000

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2002 22 FT ISATA SPORT MOTOR home, 43,000 miles, new tires, too many options to list, email for pics & info gmf1934@yahoo.com, $26,000, call 956-348-9640.

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES , trailer houses, RVs, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

2011 ITASCA SUNCRUISER MOTOR Home. Gas 38,000 miles, 3-slides, Cal king bed, Onan gen, auto levelers, heat pump, Michelins, full body paint, excellent condition, many extras, Alamo, TX. Call 417-839-3464, asking $68,500.

2013 TIFFIN PHAETON MOTORHOME 40 KD, 380 Cummins-Diesel engine. 3 AC’s, 4 slides, loaded in excellent condition, washer/dryer, full size refrigerator, 1 1/2 baths, king bed, 3 TV’s, 25,800 miles. Asking $190,000. Located in Harlingen, TX, call Roy 956-535-3156 or Charlene 956-535-1599.

Motorcycles

2001 PLEASURE-WAY MOTOR Home, 99,000 miles, $17,000 negotiable, excellent condition, beautifully maintained, fully self contained with many features and extras, call for list and pictures. Edinburg 956-318-0774.

2002 HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE 86,000 miles, good condition, 2014 Roadsmith Trike, independent rear suspension with adjustable preload.

2013 Featherlite trailer, $15,000 for both call Dale 608-518-5228.

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All furniture, queen bed & new twin rollaway. Laminate flooring throughout & all new blinds. New tin roof, new 100 amp service, 12’ wide cement patio. 6x8 shed with washer & new dryer. New hot water heater, includes grill, newer 7 piece patio set. Patio has small fridge & chest freezer. Kitchen, living room, hallways & bathroom just painted. Rent has been paid for 2019/2020 season which was $2600.

Contact Mike or Karen Mittleider 701 595-2727 or 701-595-2613. Also for

sale newer golf cart with new batteries last year, has cover. Will sell with Park Model for $2200.

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2001 WOODLAND PARK TRAILER, 2 slide outs, 16 ft. aluminum awning, step in shower, no tub, 8x8 shed included, move in immediately. $14,500, call 989 -893-5650 or 989245-4748. Hurry this one won’t last!

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PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park, 55+ gated community, 1402 S. Cage, privately owned homes and lots, open house first weekend, every month, December thru April, 1-4pm, for info call 956-283-8764, www. pharrsouthforsale.com.

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ROYAL DIAMOND 12X33 PARK MODEL, 10x14 Texas room, new roof, new patio cover, double carport, all electric, fully furnished, washer/ dryer, excellent condition. Located Tradewinds RV Park, Lot #177, Mission. $15,000 OBO. 316-259-6756.

FULLY FURNISHED, UPDATED PARK Model with addition. Extra long carport, covered patio, washer, dryer, deep freeze, new stove, steel roof and 8x8 shed. Bentsen Palm RV 3501 N. Bentsen Palm DR. Lot 104 $26,000 OBO 402-649-6051.

BRECKENRIDGE LOT #16 FULL Texas room, porch, furnished, washer/dryer in shed, dishwasher, air fans, 1BR/1BA. W&I Resort Mission 55+ Park. See office or call 651-587-9216 leave a message, best offer.

FOR SALE 28’ PARK Model with two slide outs, in Alamo Palms Park, r cently remodeled, covered patio shed, $5,500, call 817-542-3484 or 605-370-8165.

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Call Rich at 956 -322-2318.

TEXAS TRADER RV, NEED service, repairs or parts on your RV? Call us oremail today 956-797-3000, cgutierrez@texastraderrv.com, 600 W. Expressway 83, La Feria, TX, 78559.

Travel Trailers TEXAS TRADER RV NEED travel trailers, 5th wheels, motorhomes, camper vans, ASAP! We will sell your RV, or make you an offer to buy it.

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Wanted MOBILE HOME STEPS, 24’’ to 31’’ high, 3ft wide, left hand rail, call 865268-2887.

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