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By Kathy Olivarez The Texas Recreational Vehicle Association (TRVA) last week announced the top RV parks in the Rio Grande Valley. See TRVA pg. 6

RGV Birding Festival is Nov. 3-6 in Harlingen

Don’t miss out on the 23rd Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival taking place this weekend – Nov. 3-6 – in Harlingen. The festival is known for its high quality field trips and seminars about birds that live in or migrate See RGV BIRDING pg. 12

South Texas Balloon Festival is Nov.4-6

Look for the skies over Mercedes to be filled with colorful balloons once again on Nov. 4-6 as the 2nd Annual South Texas Balloon Festival takes place at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds, located at 1000 N. Texas Avenue. Visitors will have opportunities to take to the air through a variety of activities including balloon rides, both tethered and commercial, skydiving with tandem jumps, and helicopter rides. Balloons to participate in the skydiver team show include A.M. Sunrise, flown by Jason Myers, Stars & Stripes, flown See BALLOON FESTIVAL pg. 7

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Mexican Snack Factory in Harlingen makes potato chips for export

By Kathy Olivarez Exchanging their red hats for blue hairnets, Winter Texan Red Hat Queens from all across the Rio Grande Valley took a tour recommended by one of their members. The tour was of the Mexican Snack Factory in Harlingen, where potato chips are made for export into Mexico. The plant was built in 2003, according to manager Deborah Ramirez, because Mexico does not have good potato growth due to climatic and soil conditions. With an increasing demand for more potato chips in Mexico, it was decided to establish a plant near the border and ship the chips into Mexico. In Mexico potatoes could only be shipped about 50 kilometers before processing or they would start deteriorating. Otherwise potatoes must be refrigerated to avoid deterioration. Ramirez handed out blue hairnets, which she said signified visitors. Then she led the ladies out to see the process, beginning with a large truck with a trailer load with round potatoes. Ramirez explained that round potatoes are used for making chips while oblong potatoes are

The Winter Texan Red Hat Queens donned blue hairnets instead of red hats as they toured the Mexican Snack Factory in Harlingen. Winter Texan Times Photo

usually used for dinner meals where a baked potato is requested. While waiting for the trailer to be lifted on a platform and tilted to dump the potatoes in the first hopper for cleaning, Ramirez said first production in the spring

comes from a local farmer in Edinburg who grows enough potatoes to keep the factory working for about a month. When his fields give out potatoes from See SNACK FACTORY pg. 3

LJISD Presents Folklorico & Mariachi Concert La Joya ISD, the school district that pioneered mariachi and folklórico dance programs in the Rio Grande Valley over 30 years ago will host a concert featuring the district’s three high schools’ award-winning performing groups. The annual “3 Schools, 1 Voice” concert will feature a collaboration of folklórico and mariachi students from the district’s three high schools, La Joya High School, Juarez-Lincoln High School and Palmview High School. The mariachi music and folklóric dance performances will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 13. at 2 p.m. at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, located at 604. N. Coyote Dr. The La Joya Folklórico and Mariachi performers have always been known for high quality performances. To give future patrons an idea of the quality of See LA JOYA ISD pg. 4

The folklórico and mariachi groups from La Joya ISD’s three high schools will perform a special combined concert series on November 12 and 13 at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center on the LJISD campus in La Joya. Courtesy Photo

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From pg. 1 Pearsol, Texas start arriving. When that is completed potatoes start arriving from Missouri, then North Dakota, Indiana, and Dalhart, Texas are ready for processing. Potatoes are contracted six to eight months in advance to be sure there is a smooth flow of potatoes year-round. While the local potatoes may be relatively cheap to move, it costs about $10,000 to $12,000 in freight to bring potatoes from North Dakota or Indiana. As the ladies watched, the trailer was lifted high enough for its load of potatoes to start moving onto the conveyer belt that took them inside for their first cleaning. Ramirez said the potatoes were washed for 45 minutes to get all the dirt off them and to separate potatoes from any rocks are other debris that may have accidentally been loaded in the truck. After being washed, the potatoes are sliced in half and sent for inspection to remove potatoes that are too green and those with flaws. Those potatoes are thrown out. The others move along the conveyer belt to be rewashed and sliced into thin chips. Next comes a special wash that takes most of the starch out of the potato. Then the slices are sent to the fryers to be cooked for 20 minutes. The chips are fried in a form of palm oil, because they found the Mexican market liked the taste of this

los of oil in each delivery. The oil can be recycled for an additional usage in frying the chips but when it passes its prime it can be recycled to be used as an oil cover for roads when applying asphalt. It is not dumped into the sewer systems to clog up the drainage systems. The potatoes are then put through a seasoning applicator process. The chips being made that day were simple salted chips, but the factory makes two other kinds. One has a cheese mix on it and the other uses adoboda, a traditional Mexican spice that is a bit hot. Once the cooking process is completed, the warm, delicious-smelling chips are moved along an assembly line and dumped into large boxes lined with plastic that are machine-assembled at the other end of the line to catch the potato chips. Each carton holds 12 pounds of chips. The chips will be shipped to Xignus, a food processing plant in Monterrey in the giant packing boxes. All cases are shipped out to Mexico the same day they are processed. There are 30 pallets per load and two loaded trucks go out per day. In a month’s time they ship 180,000 kilos, or 396,000 pounds. Ramirez said the chips from Xignus are also found in limited quantities in the Valley now as more and more Mexican Nationals demand familiar brands. see SNACK FACTORY pg. 4

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From As the Red Hat ladies stood listening to Ramirez, another employee took pity upon us as we were getting hungry from the delicious aroma of fresh chips wafting through the air. She brought out a huge bowl of potato chips still warm from the fryer that were excellent. The chips are very light and not too greasy. And just like the American Lay’s brand, it is impossible to eat just one! If you want to book a tour for your

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From pg. 1 performances they are likely to see when they attend a folklóric dance show, look no further than the accomplishments of the La Joya High School Grupo Folklórico Tabasco during the 2015-16 year as reported by their director Cristobal Rojas. Beginning with outstanding performances at the “3 Schools One Voice” show and “Orgullo y Tradicion 2016” concert series, the group had many successes. At the ACADEZ competition in San Antonio Grupo Tabasco placed first in solo, and had a clean sweep in the duet category taking first, second and third places. They received “Best of the Best” with principal dancers Mariela Gonzalez and Javier Cienega dancing a duet. Grupo Tabasco took first place in Large Group and “Best of the Best” in Contemporary Large Group with Flamenco. They received a third place in Large Group and a third

pg. 3 park or group, call Deborah Ramirez at the Mexican Snack Factory at (956) 4409127. The rules are no photography, (an exception was made for the press), closedtoe shoes, and no jewelry. It is better to book a tour when it is cool, as there is no air conditioning in the plant. All in all, the Mexican Snack Factory is a delicious tour that this Red Hat group thoroughly enjoys.

place in the Cuadro category. At Competencia Folklórico de Tejas in Corpus Christi, Grupo Tabasco received a first place in duet, first place and second places in Large Group, and second place in Cuadro with “Llegaron Los Nortenos.” Rojas, artistic director, said “It was a great year for La Joya High School Grupo Folklórico Tabasco students.” These are the honors of just one of the groups of performers. Those participating in the other groups have had honors as well, keeping with the longstanding tradition of excellence in the school district’s folklóric dance program. Tickets to the concerts are all general admission and cost $8. No credit cards are accepted. Advance ticket sales start Monday, Nov. 7 at the La Joya ISD Fine Arts Department from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets will also be sold at the door one hour in advance of each performance. Please call (956) 323-2896 for more information.

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From pg. 1 The top parks for 2016 are: Llano Grande Park in Mercedes, named the Top Large RV Park in Texas; VIP RV Park in La Feria, Top Medium-sized RV Park; and Oleander Acres, Top Small-sized RV Park. In a special awards ceremony held at the Riverside Club in Mission Salome Welliver, president of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association RGV Chapter, gave out the awards. Welliver explained the selections were based on a lengthy application process where information must be submitted in many categories. Prior to the awards presentations, Sergio Munoz, state representative for an area from Palmview to Pharr that has many RV parks, welcomed those who attended. The first park honored was Llano Grande Park in Mercedes, named the Top Large RV Park in Texas. The manager, Karen Pike, was not present to accept the award. John and Ruth Dearinger accepted the award for VIP RV Park in La Feria as the Top Medium-sized Park. This couple and VIP RV Park have won this award three of the past four years. Ed Welliver, owner of Oleander Acres, accepted the awards for Top Small-sized RV Park. After the awards were presented, the

Winter Texan Times asked for more details about the selection process. Ruth Dearinger, of VIP Park, brought out her application notebook to show the categories. The first area was customer service and reviews. She had enclosed notes from residents saying what they like about the park and thanking the management for things it had done to help them. The second category was excellence in operations, which includes anything the management does to help its patrons. Dearinger included a map provided to help new residents locate services they might need. She also included information about the park’s First Responder program. There was also a list of city events and park contests that is given to residents when they arrive. The information also included an evaluation of employees who work in the park, “How Did I do?” Another section looked at community service. VIP collected box tops for education, and bottle caps and pop tops for the Ronald McDonald House. They held food drives for a local food pantry and some of the women got together to make and donate quilts to the local hospitals. The section on Park Growth included new improvements such as offering line dancing classes and planning special field trips. The Visual Appeal category dealt with upkeep of the park. Dearinger said they See TRVA pg. 7

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Under Community Service, Welliver said several Oleander Acres residents volunteered their time for the McAllen Nature Center, helping with planting native habitat in the park. Some residents in the park raised funds and provided gifts for children in an orphanage in Mexico, while others knitted caps for the children’s department at local hospitals. Another group does volunteer work at Valley Haven, a home for children who have been removed from their homes. One of the innovative things the park has done is to add some tent sites. Welliver explained there is a group of campers with Adventure Tours who travel into Mexico on motorcycles who carry tents with them. Oleander Acres has added some tent sites to accommodate them on their travels to and from Mexico. The tents sit on a base of crushed gravel instead of lumpy uneven ground.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes. com. Thursday, November 3 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, donations,

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Monday, November 7 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, all you can eat pancakes & french toast, sausage available, for more information call 956-585-0703. Tuesday, November 8 Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, refreshments, donations, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, BYOB, snacks, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, choice of chicken or beef, 2 large tacos or taco salad, coffee or tea, and dessert, $6pp, for more information call 507-696-0395. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Sergio Sanchez, $5 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-782-3263. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm. Wednesday, November 9

formation call 956-585-0703. Jam Sessions - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, all are welcome, lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your instrument and/or voice and enjoy a fun afternoon, for more information call 956-447-9906. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, concession available starting at 4 pm, for more information call 956-585-1461. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Alamo Middle School, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956279-2698. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Deanna Nelson, $5 pp. Thursday, November 10 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Reagan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, donations, set-ups available, BYOB, for more information call 956-638-3158. Thursday, Burger, Chicken, Pork Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large chicken See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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breast or porkloin sandwich, homemade slaw, fried potato wedges- $5.50 each, tea or lemonade free with meal, for more information call 956-585-6718. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, all you can eat, $2pp, BYOTS, dessert for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Fred Goldsberry, $5 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956782-3263. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession available, for more information call 605610-6114. Friday, November 11 Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, craft itemshomemade, jewelry, clothes, tools, etc., food for sale, for more information call 603396-2786. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert & coffee served, for more information call 956-688-6812. Honoring All Veterans - Chimney Park, Mission, 3pm, 21 gun salute to honor all Veterans by American Legion Post 93, Mission. Join us in the courtyard for the salute, everyone is welcome to attend. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco , 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, $6 pp, setups available, BYOB, for more information call 956-638-3158. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, for more information call 956-585-0703. Saturday, November 12 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more information call 956-585-0703. Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, join us for a relaxing breakfast & a view of the Rio Grande! Menu varies weekly at a very reasonable price, please bring your placesetting, call the office 956-585-5016 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, eggs to order, homemade sausage, gravy w/ biscuits, fresh hasbrowns, bacon or sausage or ham, meals starting at $2.50, free coffee with meal, for more information call 956-581-6718. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7am-Noon. All Park Yard Sale - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, everyone is invited. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, for more informa-

tion call 603-396-2786. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-585-0703. Patio Sale - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-783-5008. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more information. Big Band / Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, open to the public, desserts and coffee served at intermission, musicians and vocalist by invitation only. For more information, call Pat at 956-874-5041. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Southern Knights Band, $6pp, BYOB, and free ice. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open at 5:30 p.m., BYOB, concessions and set ups available. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Route 66, for more information call 956-783-5008. Sunday, November 13 Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. Nondenominational Church services - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. Church Service - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 9am, Interdenominational, Rev. Gregg Haskell. Church Services - Chimney Park, Mission, 9am, everyone is welcome to attend then join us for coffee and cookies after the Service, call park office 956585-5061 for more information. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational service. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyns & Teresa “Blues to the Bone” Burney, public is invited. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, for more information call 956-330-9737.

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PURE PHYSICAL THERAPY IS HAVING A ONE DAY FREE DAYS OF SPECIAL OFFER FOR EXAM!! ANYONE WHO IS SUFFERING FROM PAIN This October marks National Physical Therapy Month. We want to do something special to celebrate! This is our BIG THANK YOU for allowing us to serve you. To thank you, we are having a day of completely Free Exams for: • Anyone who has not been seen in PT in more than 3 months • Anyone who is suffering from pain, weakness, decreased balance • All loved ones, family, friends, neighbors and co-workers who you may know would benefit from this offer. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS ONCE A YEAR OFFER THEN CALL 956-994-8880 If you are referring a friend or family member, give them the certificate included in this letter and have them call 956-994-8880 to schedule their Free Exam.

The day of Free Exams will be on: November 7th - 11th, 2016 At Pure Physical Therapy - 6100 N. 10th St. Ste. G, McAllen, Texas The Free Exam consists of a 30 minute one-on-one appointment with the Physical Therapist. The PT will talk with you about the history of your problem. They will take measurements to test how well you are moving and to test your strength. After a thorough exam, they will give you a written copy of: 1. The cause of your pain / problem. 2. A plan for successful treatment. The appointments are free, but limited so call now as they fill up fast. Call 956-994-8880 now to schedule your Free Exam. All attendees will receive our free report “10 Most Burning Questions about Sciatica” and the first 10 registrants will receive a $10 restaurant / gift card. If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down steps, getting in and out of the car, sleeping or driving, then this is an excellent opportunity to see one of our world-class therapists and find out the cause of your problems. (All symptoms listed will be treated).

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From Sunset flights are at 6:49 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 5:48 p.m. on Sunday. A skydiver show will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. It will be followed by a balloon glow. At 8 p.m. Friday there will be a DJ Show, and DJ Shows in the afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. Tethered balloon rides end at 10 p.m. each day. On Saturday there will be special entertainment when LC Rocks Band takes

pg. 7 the stage at 9:30 p.m. On Sunday there will be a farewell banquet at 10:30 a.m. Special entertainment by Whiskey D at 7:30 p.m. The festival will close at midnight. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Dairy Queens and Little Caesar locations throughout the Valley for $13 for adults and $5 for children. At the box office tickets are $15 for adults or adult VIP $120. Tethered balloon rides are $20, while balloon flights are $300.

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From through the Rio Grande Valley. The festival is headquartered at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium located at 1204 Fair Park Blvd. . For those who might still want to sign up for a field trip or lecture, there will be a table inside the auditorium where visitors can check on tours and seminars still available. Spokesperson Tamie Bulow said some trips might be offered at a discount to locals and Winter Texans to fill up some of the buses for field trips. A raptor show will be held at the back of the auditorium at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., free of charge. On Saturday the raptor show at 1 p.m. will be a larger demonstration where raptors fly and show their skills. It is also free. A large trade show will feature a vari-

pg. 1 ety of optical equipment including scopes, binoculars and cameras that will be useful to birders. Field guides and other nature books will also be for sale. State Parks and World Birding Center sites from around the Valley and state will have booths to let visitors know what birds and ecological treasures are available in their parks. Look for the Texas Master Naturalists to have a booth. A native plant sale is planned and there will be items such as jewelry and clothing for sale. Travel groups offering tours in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador and South Africa will be present to tell participants about the guided birding and ecological tours offered in those countries.

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Nov. 3-6 – Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival will be held in Harlingen with headquarters at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. Three days of seminars and guided field trips. Call (956) 423-5565 or visit www.rgvbf.org for additional information. Nov. 3-5 – Sharyland High School presents Disney “Aladdin Jr.,” Thurs.Sat., 7 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. For reservations call (956) 580-5300. Nov. 4 – Brownsville Heritage Museum hosts Charles Stillman’s Birthday Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Free admission and refreshments. Nov. 4 – A living history event, Texas Independence Day, will be held at the San Benito Fairgrounds, off FM 510 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (956) 367-3155. Nov. 4 – Music After Hours, Archer Park, McAllen, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Held in conjunction with craft fair. Nov. 4-6 – Mexican Artisan Expo “A Vibrant Heritage” will be held at the McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main Street. Open Friday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Nov. 4 – First Friday on the Lawn will be held at 7 p.m. on the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, 660 E Ringgold St. admission $3. Reserved tables for up to 6 are $40. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy live music under the stars. Call BMFA at (956) 542-0941 for information. Nov. 5 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria, presents Wetland Waders Family style at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 – Celebrating Chopin Piano Concert, 7:30 P.M.TSC Arts Center in Harlingen. Adults, $10, seniors, $5. Call (956) 882-7025 for information. Nov. 5 – La Joya ISD will hold its 7th Annual Conjunto Festival at 2 p.m. in the La Joya Performing Arts Building, 604 Coyote Drive in La Joya. Call (956) 3232897 or (956) 323-2898 for information. Nov. 5, 12,19, 26 – Quinta Mazatlan offers Songbird Strolls at 8 a.m. and Volunteer Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (956) 681-3370 for information. Nov. 6- Port Isabel will sponsor its 23rd Annual World Champion Shrimp Cook-off from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Hwy 100 & 48 (Sutherland’s) Admission is $5. Nov. 9 – Wind Symphony, TSC Arts See EVENTS CALENDAR pg. 17

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2nd Street Bistro offers variety of buffets and more The 2nd Street Bistro, located inside the Doubletree Hotel on 2nd Street in McAllen offers a wide variety of foods, ranging from themed buffets to specialty dishes. As a Southerner I grew up eating shrimp and grits but had never seen them on any menu in the Rio Grande Valley. I was delighted when I found them on the menu at the 2nd Street Bistro. Manager Fernando Rocha warned me they had a “Texas twist” to them but I ordered them anyway. When they arrived I found four jumbo shrimp stuffed with cream cheese and jalapenos, wrapped in bacon and grilled until the bacon was crispy. They were served on top of grits seasoned with butter and garlic. While a little different from those served in the south, they were absolutely delicious!

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Center in Harlingen, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-13 – PSJA Early College High School will present “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” Thurs-Sat, at 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Admission $6. For information or group reservations all (956) 354-2319. Nov. 12-13 –- La Joya ISD will have its annual “3 Schools, 1 Voice” fall Folklórico & Mariachi Concert, at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Dr., La Joya, Sat. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. , Sun 2 p.m., Admission $6. Call (956) 323-2897 or (956) 323-2898 for information. Nov. 13 – Student Chamber Ensembles, TSC Arts Center in Harlingen, 7:30 p.m.

Nov.16-20 –UTRGV theater arts presents “Antigone” by Sophocles, Mainstage, Thurs. to Sat, 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. Admission $10. Call (956) 665-2634. Nov. 17 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria, will present Campfire with a Naturalist teaching outdoor survival skills at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 – Quinta Mazatlan naturalists present Winter Birds at 5 p.m. Admission $5. Call (956) 681-3370 for information. Nov. 17-19 –- PSJA Early College High School will present “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” Thurs-Fri at 7 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., Admission $6. For information or group reservations all (956) 354-2319.

Mid Valley Civic Theater presents ‘Lettice and Lovage’

The Mid Valley Civic Theater will present “Lettice and Lovage,” and comedy about an eccentric tour guide whose wild theatrics upset an uptight administrator. The play will be presented Nov. 1720 at the Tower Theater, 120 S. Kansas,

Weslaco. There will be evening performances Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. and matinees Nov. 19-20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and because the theater is so small, reservations must be made in advance. Call (956) 969-2368.

World Champion Shrimp Cook-off is Nov. 6

The 23rd annual World Champion Shrimp Cook-off will be held in Port Isabel on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The annual festival is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. There will be shrimp to suit everyone’s taste from boiled, broiled, fried, baked and special shrimp dishes from which to make selections. The shrimp are prepared by amateurs and professional chefs from throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Participants are judged on appearance, aroma, and the taste of their specialties. Samples are available to attendees for a modest fee. “The Agency” will be providing live music for the event and there will original artwork, gifts and collectibles for sale during the event. For more information call the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce at 800-5276102.

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Mission Bell - 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83 Mission Nov. 21, Dec. 19, Jan. 16 Trade Winds - 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Mission Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21 Feb. 18, Mar. 18 Dances7pm-10pm

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels Nov. 3, 10,17, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23,30 Ralph and the Cruisers Dec. 9, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Mar. 4 Big New Year’s Eve Party Texas Wheels December 31 - 8pm-12am Molly B January 11 - 7pm-10pm

American Legion Post 37 1305 E. Jasmine Ave. – McAllen

956-682-7841 WE SALUTE ALL VETERANS!!! Bands

Wed., Nov. 2nd – 2 Of Us - Oldies – 5-9pm Fri., Nov. 4th – Country Roland Band – 7-11pm Sat. Nov. 5th – Gatos Locos – Oldies – 7-11pm Wed., Nov. 9th – Jack Kay – Oldies – 5-9pm Fri., Nov. 11th – Texas Breed – Country – 7-11pm Sat., Nov. 12th – Time Machine – Oldies – 7-11pm Wed., Nov. 16th – Jeff Crocker – Country – 5-9pm Fri., Nov. 18th – Steven May – Country – 7-11pm Sat., Nov. 19th – Good Times Band – Oldies – 7-11pm Wed., Nov. 23rd – Keys & Strings – Oldies – 5-9pm Fri., Nov. 25th – Jealous Heart – Country – 7-11pm Sat., Nov. 26th – Gatos Locos – Oldies – 7-11pm Wed., Nov. 30th – 2 Of Us – Oldies - 5-9pm

Food

Wednesdays Homemade Tacos & Chalupas – 5-7pm Thursdays Huge Loaded Baked Potatoes – 5-7pm Fridays through December Roast Beef Dinner – 5-7pm Saturdays Homemade Burgers & Chicken Strips – 3-6pm Sundays Homemade Burgers & Chicken Strips – 1-4pm

Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24th We have the Turkeys and Ham you bring a dish to share • 12-3pm

Every Sunday we have the NFL Ticket come see us!

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Wed., Nov. 16 & 30 - 7am-8:30am

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Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more No Jam/Lunch Nov. 24 All You Can Eat Pancakes & French Toast

Mon., Nov. 7 Sausage available 4:30-6:00pm DANCE • 7-10PM

Fri., Nov. 11 - Diego - $6.00

CRAFT SALE Sat., Nov. 12 - 8:00am - 12:00pm

Biscuits &Gravy - 7:00-8:30am Lunch 11:00-12:30pm Burgers & More

CHURCH SERVICES - 8:30AM Every Sunday - Non denominational Pastor Jesse Hernandez Bible Study - 9:30am All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Peggy Creach, Director Kathy Tyler, Director 585-0703

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Jan. 3…Southern Anthems…$7.00 Jan. 10…Castaways…$6.00 Jan. 14…Link Union…3pm or 7pm...$10 adv.-$12 door Jan. 17…Freddie & Sheila…$7.00 Jan. 21…Redhead Express…..2pm or 7pm…$10adv.-$12 door Jan. 22…Mario…$7.00 Jan. 24…Maggie Mae…$7.00 Jan. 31 …Tim Handler … Feb. 7…Blue to the Bone…$6.00 Feb. 18…Valley Star Awards… 6pm..$15.00 Feb. 22…Laughing Bird…$7adv$8door Feb. 28…Florian…$7.00 Mar. 7…Ruthie…$6.00

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Public Dances Every7-10PM Friday 7-10pm FRIDAY DANCES • $5 Mar. Country 25 • Route 66 Great Bands Beautiful DanceDANCES Floor FRIDAY NIGHT ALL SUMMERBYOB COME JOIN US! Sweetwater Singles Welcome Apr. 1, MayDance 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Contest Sept. 2, & Oct. 7 Arts & Crafts Sale Jealous Heart Saturday of month Dec-Mar Apr. 1st 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 8:00 AM Noon Sept. 9, &tillOct. 14 Lunch Route served66 at 10:30 Apr. 15,New June Year’s 17, JulyDance 29, & Sept. 16 Marshall Law Band Dec Apr.31st, 22 &8-Midnight May 20 George & The Texas Outlaws Diego Light Breakfast Apr. 29, May 27, Juneserved 24, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, & Oct. 28 Glen Blomgren Smoking Gun JulyActivity 15, Aug. Director 26, & Oct. 21 George & The Texas Texas Trails RV Outlaws Resort Sept. 30 501 W. Owassa Rd BYOB - Concessions Available

Pharr, Texas 78577 Tami Anderson Activity Director gblomgren@me.com 501 W. Owassa Rd. Pharr, TX 509-580-0288 956-782-7886

Welcome home, Winter Texans!

Come on down to the Tip O’ Texas RV Resort in Pharr for live music & dancing every Wednesday night at 7pm. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones, too!

Monday, Dec. 5th Razz-Ma-Tazz

Christmas Show • 7pm • Donation

Tuesday, Dec. 13th Tejano Chirstmas Carol Pharr Community Theater 7pm • $7

Cindy & Rick Activity Directors 101 East Sioux Road • Pharr (956) 787-6461

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ALL PARK YARD SALE Sat., Nov. 12 – 7am-12noon

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Tues., Nov. 29 8am – 12noon

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EVERY SATURDAY

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Saturday Night DANCES

Hot Rodz – November 5 - $5 Sweetwater – November 12 - $5 Diego – November 19 - $5 7 pm to 10 pm – Setups Available

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Razz-Ma-Tazz December 8 at 7 pm - $5

Tickets available in advance or at the Door

CRAFT SALE

November 26 • 8 am to 12 noon Coffee, Rolls and Lunch Available

NEW YEARS’S EVE DANCE

Diego – December 31 8 pm to Midnight - $12 Setups Available – Breakfast Included Advance Sales – Reserved Tables

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wintertexantimes.com Victoria Crowning Touch Palms 602 N.The Victoria Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 (956)782-3263 Resort

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Happy Hour Dances 3-4:30PM “Pass the Hat”

Monday-Diego (begins 11/7) Tuesday-Lynn Dvorak (begins 11/8) Wednesday-Brenda Cohn (starts 11/30) Thursday-Reagan James (begins 11/10) Friday-Larry & Mona (begins 11/18)

Saturday Night Dances (7-10PM) Nov. 5 Diego $6 PP Nov. 12 Southern Knights $6 PP Nov. 19 Moonlighters $6 PP Nov. 26 Dixon & Co. $6 PP

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Saturday, November 12, 8AM-12PM PUBLIC WELCOME! Shannon Clugston, Activity Director 417-499-3395

Nov. 08 - Serjio Sanchez - $5 Nov. 10 - Fred Goldsberry - $5 Nov.15 - Carlos Canas - $6 Ballroom at Victoria Palms Margarita and Soda Set-ups. Free popcorn and ice. BYOB. Singles Welcome. Come party with us!!!

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Wed. Feb. 1st • 1:30pm Tickets $5 (available Jan. 18th)

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Llano Grande Upcoming Events November 3 - November 12, 2016

Nov 3rd - Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m. Nov 3rd- Thursday 4:00-6:00 p.m. Happy Hour with Ruthi Hynes Event Center BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available Pass the Hat

Fish Fry Hynes Event Center $9.25-All You Can Eat

Nov 5th-Saturday 7:00-10:00 p.m. Dance with Route 66 RGV Hynes Event Center $6.00pp BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

Nov 9th-Wednesday 4:00-6:00 p.m.

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Nov 9th - Wednesday 5:00 p.m.

Karaoke Dinner: Chicken Parmesan-Linquine Noodles, Green Beans, Iced Tea or coffee. $8.75 All You Can Eat. Hynes Event Center

Karaoke with Harry & Judy Hynes Event Center BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

Nov 10th-Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m. Happy Hour with Rewind Hynes Event Center BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available Pass the Hat

DANCE rry with Fred Goldsbe

Sundays

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BIT O HEAVEN EVERY TUESDAY Country Jam Sessions • 12-2 pm begins November 8 Lunch for sale at 11 am Happy Hour with Diego • 3:30-5 pm *Donations BYOB/Popcorn & Soda for Sale EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30 PM Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale Nov 30 • The Chamberlains • $5 EVERY THURS • SOUP SUPPER STARTS NOV. 10 4:30 pm • $3 ALL YOU CAN EAT/BYOTS Dessert for sale EVERY FRIDAY • DANCE 7-10 pm • Popcorn/soda for sale Nov 18 • Sweetwater * $6 Nov 25 • Hired Hand/Regan James • $5 EVERY SUNDAY • KARAOKE 6 pm • ALL WELCOME CRAFT FAIR Second Friday Every Month • 8 - NOON PATIO SALES Second Saturday Every Month • 8 - NOON

Feb. 17th • 8am – 12noon Lunch Available Church Service 9am Nov. – Mar. • Inter-Denominational

All welcome to honor our Veterans 9:00 am - noon

Susan Thomas - Activity Director

Craft Sale

Nov 10th-Thursday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Fish Fry Hynes Event Center $9.25-All You Can Eat

Nov 12th - Saturday 7:00-10:00 p.m. Dance with Fred Goldsberry Hynes Event Center $6.00pp BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

Orphan Train Quilt Show

March Time and Date TBA

Dance

Thurs. Dec. 8 – Diego Saurina (H.H. 3:30-5pm) - $5

Friday Night Dances – 7pm - $5

Dec. 16 • Golden Era Band Jan. 6 • Regan James/Hired Hand Jan. 13 • Dixon Company Band Jan. 20 • Tavie’s Rock & Roll Jan. 27 • Diego Saurina Feb. 3 • Sweetwater Feb. 10 • Helen Russell & Co. Feb. 17 • Bill Chrastil Feb. 24 • Roger Kenaston Band Mar. 3 • The Classics Mar. 10 • Diego Saurina Concession Available • BYOB

Tuesday’s Entertainment – 7pm - $7

Dec. 13 • Lindley Creek Christmas Show Dec. 20 • Jeff Gordon Christmas Show Jan. 3 • Freddie & Sheila Show Jan. 10 • Bernie & Red Jan. 17 • Big Clayton Jan. 24 • Mario Rosales Jan. 31 • Goldwing Express Feb. 7 • Greg Jones Feb. 21 • Dave & Daphne Show Mar. 14 • Ralph Kuster (Irish Show) Concession Available • BYOB

Gregg & Suzi Haskell Activity Directors 938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 956-783-2605

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PSJA students present ‘The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon’

Students at PSJA Early College High School are busy working on their upcoming production, “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.” Close to 100 students are blocking scenes, memorizing lines, building sets and working on lights and

sound to ensure a successful show. “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” contains various crazy characters in the mash-up of famous and not-so-famous fairy tales, which were collected in the early 1800s. Over 200 fairy tales

VIP hosts welcome party to open season Winter Texan Times report

By Kathy Olivarez Residents of VIP La Feria RV Park held their annual Welcome Back party on Friday, October 28. The party had a tropical theme and residents were asked to wear tropical apparel. Guests were given colorful leis when they arrived. Ruth Dearinger, activity director, said there were a number of activities. Some of the daring men from the park dressed in hula skirts and wore “coconuts” while they danced the hula. Residents danced the limbo while tropical music played in the background. Then there was the beach ball conSee WELCOME PARTY pg. 22

are retold (with a twist). From Rumpelstiltskin’s devious plans to a retelling of Cinderella’s story told by two characters playing all the parts, this show is a nonstop action show that will have audiences rolling in the aisles. Performance dates are Nov. 10-12, and

Sharyland theater presents EVENTS CALENDAR Disney’s ‘Aladdin Jr.’

Sharyland High School theater will present a production of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 3-5, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday November 6. The production will be staged at the Sharyland High School auditorium located at 1206 N. Shary Road, Mission. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Call (956) 580-5300 for reservations. The play is based on an Arabian Nights tale where Princess Jasmine is told she must pick a husband from three visiting princes. At the time of the princess’ introduction Aladdin finds himself holding stolen bread and being pursued.

Every Wednesday • Public Invited 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM $7.00 a plate

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Every Thursday • Public Invited 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM $9.00 a plate Served with green bean cassrole, mashed potatoes with gravy and a dinner roll

FRIDAY FISH FRY

Every Friday • Public Invited 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ATLANTIC COD COMBO $7.00/plate CATFISH COMBO $7.00/plate Plates include French Fries, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, Coffee or Tea

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

Selected Sundays • Everyone is Welcome Take Outs Available • Call to Order October 2016 to March 2017 Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Feb. 26 Mar. 12 and Mar. 26 Dinners Served • $10.00/plate 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Plates include 3 Pieces of Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw and your choice of Tea or Coffee Homemade Pies and Cakes are available for a small extra charge

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Princess Jasmine takes advantage of the turmoil and flees with Aladdin. While there are several attempts to make Princess Jasmine fall in love with one of the princes, it is Aladdin who holds wins her heart.

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Just having fun! Some of the daring men at VIP La Feria got into the spirit of their Hawaiian themed Welcome Back Winter Texans celebration, dancing the hula and wearing grass skirts and coconuts. Winter Texan Times Photo

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17-18 at 7 p.m. and Nov 13 and 19 at 3 p.m. Admission is $6. For more information or group reservations call (956) 354-2319 and leave a message. The performances will be held at the PSJA Early College High School located at 805 W. Ridge Road in San Juan.

DANCES FOR 2016

DEC. 23, 2016 • $6.00 DIEGO (Wide variety of music) Dec. 31, 2016 • New Year’s Eve Featuring Ralph Kuster Tickets will be sold in advance $12.00 Door: $15.00 • 8pm - 12 Midnight Jams Start Nov. 16 from 2-4pm

SHOWS FOR 2016

DEC. 1, 2016 • $7.00 Rolando Reyes (Gospel & Christmas) (BINGO WILL BE CANCELLED THIS NIGHT ONLY)

DEC. 14, 2016 • Lindley Creek (Bluegrass & Christmas) $8.00 DEC. 16, 2016 • $7.00 • Leslie Blasing (Including Christmas Songs) SPECIAL TIME 6-8 PM

CRAFT SHOWS

November 19 • 9 am-3 pm

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS Tip of Texas Orchid Society The Tip O Texas Orchid Society will meet Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Valley Nature Center in Weslaco. Carol Klonowski will be guest speaker speaking on Paphiopedilums. Magic Valley PEO The Magic Valley Retirement PEO Group will meet at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Echo Hotel in Edinburg. PEO members visiting the Valley ware welcome to attend. Lunch will be served at 11:45 followed by a meeting and a program. For reservations call Myrna Craft at 660-424-4527 Home Owners Assn. Members of the Upper Valley Home Owners Association will meet Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. at Twin lakes RV Park, 301 N. Shary Road in Mission. Call (956) 270-0961 for information. Sons of Norway The Sons of Norway will meet Nov. 12 at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza on 2nd Street in McAllen. For more information, call (319) 830-6507. Red Hat Queen’s Council The Red Hat Queen’s Council will hold its November meeting at Basil Asia, 708 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco at 11 a.m. on Nov. 14. Editor’s Note: Send us your items to publish in the Reunions & Meetings column of the Winter Texan Times. You can submit items by email at news@wttrgv. com or regular mail at P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78572, or drop off at our office located at 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572. Include a phone number and email address where we can reach you if we have any questions. Items must be received at least two weeks prior to your reunion or meeting date.

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Edinburg Scenic Wetlands offer a variety of opportunities By Kathy Olivarez The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands (ESW) and World Birding Center (WBC), located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, was the first of the WBC satellites to open in 2003. Since that time it has offered a great variety of opportunities for visitors to enjoy the center through guided tours, walking trails, educational lectures and other special events. ESW encompasses 40 acres of reclaimed farmland located next to the city’s effluent and floodwater ponds that create a water habitat that is attractive to many water fowl. There are 3.5 acres of native butterfly gardens that offers some of the most diverse habitat in the area. The water feature consists of two large wetland ponds, an irrigation canal and a dragonfly pool. The two-and-a-half mile walking trail consists of a boarded walk near the ponds, sidewalks and crushed granite paths through the butterfly gardens. ESW is heavily involved in education for school children and is headquarters for the wetlands program designed to supplement fifth grade science curriculum. There are also scouting programs and other special educational activities. Naturalist Monica Barrera said in February ESW hosts the RGV Coastal

Expo, a two-day event where over 1,000 children come each day to participate in nature activities such as fishing, kayaking and wildlife shows. The expo teaches children about area wildlife outdoor activities they can participate in and where to find the activity. It even offers some ideas for careers in wildlife the children might be interested in for the future. Different parks in the RGV participate by bringing booths with information about their parks. About 100 volunteers are needed to help with this special activity, and Winter Texans are especially welcome. ESW maintains a monthly bird sighting list for birders. In October, birders could have sighted some of the following species of birds: Black-bellied Whisting Duck, Northern Shoveler, Plain Chachalaca, Pied-billed Grebe, Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Inca Dove, American Coot, Golden-fronted Woodpecker, White-eyed Vireo, and Northern Cardinal. In all there were 36 species of birds spotted. Guided bird walks are held Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Butterflies were even more abundant. In August, species sighted included the Pipevine and Giant Swallowtail, Large Orange and Orange Barred Sulphur, Giant and Gulf Fritillary, Border and Crimson patch, Coyote and Mournful Duskywing

and many more. A total of 51 different types of butterflies were sighted. There are also nature walks on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ESW maintains a Native Plant Trail where visitors and learn about many native plants and their uses to humans and wildlife. Plants such as the Velvet Lantana have markers in front of the plants telling their uses. For example, the Velvet Lantana bears black fruits favored for birds or a food source. It also states that pieces of the leaves or twigs have been used as a cure for deafness when inserted directly into the ear. The markers also tell where the plant grows best. In addition to the plant trail, ESW maintains a community garden designed to teach organic gardening skills to residents. Barrera said beds can be rented for personal use at $35 for one season and $50 for two season (spring and fall). Inside the visitor center, there is an ornithology guide from Cornell that has the sound of every bird in North America to help guests identify birds by their songs. The gift shop also sells bird and butterfly field guides, reference books and other items to help new birders and “butterflyers” get started. ESW has a full range of activities, beginning with a landscaping series held the

second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., a weekly event. A “Campfire with a Naturalist” series is held on the third Thursday of month from November through February. Barrera said this program is geared toward adults, teaching outdoor survival where skills such as cooking over a fire or using a Dutch oven in a fire, or tying knots are taught. Friday Night with a Naturalist, a weekly event, starts at 6 p.m. It includes talks on variety of topics. Some of the topics coming up include migrating birds, ants, and beyond vegetable gardening. It is held in the visitor center. ESW’s Scenic Arts Festival & Migration Celebration will be held Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event focuses on nature-related art, painting, sculpting, art and music and skills, nature-related skills such a soap-making. ESW is a very active WBC site with many different activities. Check it out while visiting the Rio Grande Valley. The ESW visitor center is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The grounds are open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.

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San Benito plans Veterans Day March and Ceremony

Residents and friends of San Benito will celebrate Veterans Day with its “Remember Our Proud Veterans March” and ceremony beginning at 8:45 a.m. Veterans will march down Sam Houston Street with a police escort to the San Benito Veterans War Memorial located at the juncture of the railroad tracks and Rowson Street. When they arrive at the memorial, there will be a patriotic ceremony paying

tribute to the Veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. For more information call Victor Garza at (956) 399-3804 Ext 301. Veterans can be honored by the purchase of a commemorative engraved brick paver that will be placed at the Veterans Memorial. The cost of the brick is $100. For more information on the pavers, call Martha McClain at (956) 361-2804 Ext. 301.

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test where residents were divided up into three groups. The groups were told that whoever could keep their ball in the air the longest would get to go first in the chow line. The tropical meal served consisted of jerk pork sliders, tropical fruit on kabobs, veggies and macadamia nut cookies. Bottled water and sodas were available. After the meal many door prizes donated by local merchants were given to

participants. It was a great time for residents to meet new residents and renew their acquaintances with old residents. If your park is hosting a similar event, give us a call at 956-580-7800 or email us at news@wttrgv.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday

We’ve all heard the saying: “Spring forward, Fall back” to remind us to turn our clocks back one hour each fall when Daylight Savings Time ends. This year, Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 6. So, before you go to bed Saturday night, be sure to turn your clocks back one hour, or you may find yourself arriving at church before the pastor.

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Butterflies statues appearing throughout downtown Mission

Winter Texan Times Report By Jose De Leon III The city of Mission is known as a travel destination for butterflies and butterfly lovers. Each year, approximately 300 different butterfly species arrive in South Texas during October through mid-November, which is the peak of butterfly season according to the National Butterfly Center. When Maxilou Link first moved to the city of Mission, she said all the butterflies in the area captivated her. “I got an overwhelming feeling of joy when I saw them,” she said. “I cannot ever remember not loving butterflies and being in a city surrounded by them was so special.” Because of the shared love for butterflies between Link and the city, the 93-year-old director of the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) found the perfect way to share that feeling throughout the city. Earlier this past summer, the city and the UVAL teamed up to install a dozen butterfly statues throughout Mission’s downtown area. The butterflies, most of which stand at about five feet tall, were sculpted and molded by UVAL and the city bought and installed them. Mission City Manager Martin Garza said the butterfly statue installations are something the city would like to see more of. “We’ve already placed an order to

implement at least 20 more butterflies throughout the city within the next six months,” Garza said. “The city has seen a great response to it so far and since we’re known for our butterflies, these statues are a great way to promote our National Butterfly Center.” Located on the west side of Mission, the National Butterfly Center is a 100-acre park with outdoor butterfly gardens and trails featuring native plants that provide habitat for the wild butterflies in the RGV. From Oct. 29-Nov. 2, the center will host the 21st annual Texas Butterfly Festival, kicking off with a Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 29 that is free and open to the public. The National Butterfly Center was not associated with the installation of these statutes, according to Link. Link said she first approached city leaders about installing these statues seven years ago but it was only approved in 2014 after she discussed it with Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas. The sculptures, which depict a different butterfly resting upon a leaf with its wings outstretched, were made with a fiberglass base, while the butterflies’ bodies are composed of steel and iron. Up to 10 different organizations—including Artists Unanimous, Mission Lions Club and the city fire department—hand-painted the butterflies. According to Link, the butterflies—

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It’s Butterfly Season in Mission While October and November are some of the most active months for spotting many of the 300 butterfly species that flit around the many butterfly gardens that dot the city of Mission. Now, through the creativity of local artists, butterfly sculptures are beginning to pop up all over town as well. Winter Texan Times Photo which were installed mainly at intersec- ues are a way to help beautify the city with tions and crosswalks so people can better a “unique” form of art. “To me, a butterfly is just a stunning view them—are available for purchase in two options. People can buy an unpaint- creature. Their beauty, strength and power ed butterfly statue for $550 or one that is to survive is awesome,” she said. “We’re painted for $1,000. giving the Mission residents a way to apThus far, the city has purchased all but preciate that beauty and hopefully that will one of the butterflies—the one located in translate in the city being known for somefront of the Greater Mission Chamber of thing beautiful.” Commerce—as the Chamber purchased “We’re unique because we’re the city that one, Link said. of butterflies, so why not embrace that For Link, ultimately the butterfly stat- with a unique form of art?”

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Red & Gold Chili Cook-off is Nov. 12

The 8th Annual Red & Gold Chili Cook-off to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of the Rio Grande Valley will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.at Mad Boar Harley-Davidson, 3515 W. Expressway, San Benito. There will be participants from all over the Rio Grande Valley and as far away as Corpus Christi and Laredo. According of Ernie Guevara, event coordinator, winners will be selected by judges and by the people who participate

so everyone who visits will be able to vote for their favorite chili. There will also be a jalapeno-eating contest as part of the fun. The Texas Blues of the Eric Tessmer Band will provide entertainment. Special guests Dirty 3 & Los City Boys will also entertain. Guevara invites everyone to come out and participate. He also advised everyone to bring their Tums with them so they can enjoy their chili without heartburn.

The American Cancer Society’s Dining by Design will be held at Harlingen’s Casa de Amistad, 1204 Fair Park Blvd., on Thursday, Nov. 10. Tables will be set up for viewing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A light lunch will be served by a local catering company. Tickets for the event are $25 per person. The event started in 2000 when a group of Harlingen women wanted to raised funds for the American Cancer Society. One year later, with the help of Harlingen merchants, the first event was held, raising $25,000 for the American Cancer Society. To date, over $500,000 has been raised and donated to the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Approximately 50 different people or teams design a tablescape with a variety of themes. Tables range from treehouses, Christmas, holiday themes, tailgate parties

and much more. Event publicist Mary Beth Simmons said last year one women had an Eastern themed table where she used a silk tent and everyone ate inside the tent. Her theme was “Bollywood Beats Cancer,” based on India’s version of Hollywood. Another group with an outstanding table last year had Hawaiian flower flown in for their tropical-themed table. “Very striking!” said Simmons. In addition to the viewing and snacks event in the afternoon, there is a formal evening dinner. However, the dinner is all sold out at this time. Make plans to attend the dinner next year. Tickets are available at the Harlingen Chamber or by contacting Darleen McDonald at (956) 399-2424 or Natalie Leal at (956) 244-1789.

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