NOVEMBER 16, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES MOBILE HOME INSURANCE We Also Insure PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • GOLF CARTS • “CASITAS” 5TH WHEELS • AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premium subject to carrier underwriting. Rate subject to change. Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornadoes), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles... Also Includes $100,000 Liability Coverage. Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 Budget-Minded Rates Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years Winter Texans gather near and far Looking through our past issues we find snippets that parks have sent in about their activities, what they did during the summer, and what they are doing now. Not much has changed since 1987. Many Winter Texans still feel the same way about the Valley, and about getting together with friends. “We, Winter Texans are like a lot of snowflakes descending upon the sunny south,” said Jeanette Thornton of Snow to Sun in 1987. She went on to say, when we left northern Indiana before daybreak on November 20 it was snowing. When we arrived Sunday, November 22, the sun was warm and welcome. “Friendliness is a key asset,” she said of her park. “Folks came over to welcome us, give us some hugs, stop for a minute and bring us some news. There are always newcomers to look forward to meeting.” She went on to describe two summer get-togethers they had with fellow park residents while they were up north. One get-together had nearly 100 park residents gathering at Dawson’s Lakeside Campground in Minnesota. Thornton was looking forward to upcoming holiday celebrations at the park and reuniting with friends from previous seasons. Mo r n i ng s i de Travel Park, Tradewinds, and Magic Valley all shared Thornton’s sentiment on the holidays and upcoming get-togethers. The parks were having Thanksgiving events and already planning things for Christmas. They also announced shuffleboard competition winners, and how the pool hall was buzzing with groups. All these happy times as friends new and old were getting together to catch up and share the latest news. Today, we still have groups that get together on a regular basis. This is why we supply a Reunions and meetings column each week. We do know things don’t really start picking up until after the holidays, but there are still people enjoying time together. In the spring there is a huge Kansas Day get-together. There are See LOOKING BACK pg. 24 Photo by Henry Miller Courtesy Photo
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