NOVEMBER 2, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Serving Valleywide for 35 years Sales • Parts • Rentals • Service EAT, SLEEP & PLAY GOLF Come See The Brand New 2022 Evolution Electric Vehicle Drive Around In Your Brand New Golf Cart Today! Lithium Battery ezridegolfcars@sbcglobal.net www.easyridegolfcars.com 2508 W. Interstate Hwy 2 Mission, TX 78572 Street Legal Easy Ride Golf Cars 956-580-3370 TRANSPORT • Sales & Installations • Vinyl Skirting & Tie Downs • Custom Steps made of Wood & Metal • Door & Windows • Plumbing & Electric • Used Mobile Homes Sales Financing Available petecotransport@gmail.com Ph: (956) 787-2847 or (956) 787-0413 We Buy Mobile Homes 2911 N Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589 Family Owned & Operated Over 30 Years The Winter Texan Times has been featuring activities at the local Winter Texan parks since its inception, after all, that was part of the intent of the paper – to highlight the parks and the activities held within them. In its first issue, and during its first season, the Winter Texan Times featured small articles submitted by the parks, talking about their activities, what the park had to offer, and more. This week I am going to delve into some of these activities and mention some of those that take place today. One of our writers from the beginning was Virginia Sunderman. She wrote several articles, but one was about her park, O l e a n d e r Acres. She starts out, “The c h a n g i n g of leaf colors in Indiana is the signal for a lifestyle change for Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years Winter Texan parks have a myriad of activities this family and for many other families, too. The Winter Texan is again in his home in South Texas and is very glad to be here.” At the beginning of November in 1987, activities at Oleander Acres were already in full swing, she said. They had bingo games, morning coffee hour, and more. Some exciting events they had were one day bus tours to areas like Eggers Acres and Bird Rescue. Those that attended were about to see a couple of birds the organization was rehabilitating including a Harris Hawk and Caracara. They learned about their normal lifestyle and all that the organization does. Oleander Acres was also using its residents for themed event nights like Indiana Night. Another park with a submission was Split Rail RV Park. The article was written by Ruth Welch. Activities at the park began with a tenth See ACTIVITIES pg. 20 Green Gate Grove Jam. Photo by Henry Miller Glenn Miller Orchestra Dance. Photo by Carina Brunson
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