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Sculptor Douglas Clark Exhibition opens at Art League Saturday

Celebrate the fall season with an afternoon of art and monarch butterflies during the annual Migration Celebration and Scenic Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Migration Celebration will highlight the monarch butterfly. Learn about the imperiled butterfly, the challenges it faces, and the incredible migration it See ESW pg. 4

Veterans get free admission to USS Lexington on Nov. 11

Anniversary

Eight-foot bronze sculpture of George Washington located at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen.

On Saturday, Nov. 12 from 7-9 p.m., the Upper Valley Art League (UVAL) will host an opening reception for a solo exhibition of sculptor Douglas Clark’s artwork. Clark has many commemorative public artworks around the RGV. For example, the Veteran’s War Memorial (29th St. & Galveston St.), a Police Memorial (1602 N. Bicentennial Blvd), a Fireman (201 N. 21st St.), the Forest Sculpture Trail at Quinta Mazatlan, and the butterflies in Mission, to name just a few locations. Outside of the RGV, Clark created a sculpture of Janis Joplin and Wade Phillips for Port Arthur, and a relief sculpture for the grave of Chris Kyle in Austin.

Clark studied art at UT-Austin and UT-Pan American, where he currently teaches sculpture in the art department.

Experience working as a foundry technician at Texas Tech University and further studies in Mexico, gave him the knowledge and experience to create one of the largest foundries in an

academic institution at UTRGV. This gives Clark the opportunity to cast his own large sculptures, and provides a unique opportunity for his students.

This exhibit is a special occasion to view the artwork of an immensely talented master of figurative artworks in a gallery setting.

The exhibition runs through Dec. 3, and is free and open to the public.

UVAL is located in the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center at 921 E. 12th St., Mission and is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.

The Upper Valley Art League is a membership-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to teaching, preserving and inspiring the arts in the RGV. For additional information about UVAL, its classes, events and exhibitions, visit the website at uppervalleyartleague.org or call 956-583-2787. Socialize with us on Facebook.

Lt. Gen. Donahue to speak at Veterans Day ceremony On Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, all Veterans and active duty members of the United States military will get free admission to the USS Lexington Museum located on the bay in Corpus Christi.

A salute to Veterans ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. and will include a tribute to the military and a wreath-laying.

Congressman Blake Farenthold will be See USS LEXINGTON pg. 4

By Kathy Olivarez Lt. Gen. Patrick Donahue (USA) will be keynote speaker at the upcoming Veteran’s Day memorial service to be held on November 11 at 11 a.m. A concert prior to the service begins at 10:30 a.m. The service will be held at the Veterans Memorial of Texas in McAllen at the corner of Galveston and 29th Street.

Col. Frank Plummer, (USAF, Ret.), who is in charge of the memorial, said this is the first time a keynote speaker at this level of active duty has spoken at the memorial. Lt. Gen. Donahue is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina where he is Deputy Commanding General of the 1st Brigade Airborne Division.

Col. Frank Plummer said, “It is an honor to have such a high-ranking active duty officer.”

In 2005, Col. Plummer’s son, David, was sent to Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion of the 141st Infantry Division of the Texas National Guard. While there, Plummer and the other men in his unit were under the command of then Col. Donahue, who was under the 1st Brigade 82nd Airborne Division. After the ceremony is over, he plans to meet with the local men from the 3rd Battalion he served with in Afghanistan along with members of the public who attend.

Another honored guest will be ComSee VETERANS DAY pg. 4

Lt. Gen. Patrick Donahue (USA)

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Paradise Park Linus Project blankets children

By Henry Miller PHARR—Barton Roth shakes his head and shivers as goose bumps quickly form while he visualizes giving blankets to hundreds of students at Santa Maria Elementary and Runn Elementary schools last year.

“They would come up and get their blanket and so this,” he said, showing how they would open their blanket up and in one swift motion put it around themselves. “Many of them would say ‘I finally have a blanket of my own.’”

Roth is a veteran and coordinator of Paradise Park’s Linus Project in Pharr.

The project’s goal, according to Roth’s LinkedIn profile is to “be able to make and donate as many handmade quilts as possible each year to those who are less fortunate, those terminally ill, and the children in foster care. Quilts are made from donated materials, which we ask for all year long. It takes a lot of time and skill in putting all this together and making over 700 quilts each year for the causes we donate to. Thanks to all whom have donated and to those who would like to help out in advance.”

Roth had his own blanket growing up, but he did have to share a bed with his brother. He knows what it’s like to share and what it’s like to have something so dearly for himself, such as a blanket. The

Linus Project is not to be confused with Project Linus, a national organization that also provides blankets to children and those in need.

Roth and his fellow members of the project wanted to keep a majority of the blankets local due to the extensive need.

Of course, some blankets are still donated to those following major events, like tornadoes in Oklahoma, or severe flooding in Louisiana.

The Linus Project, which has been running for about a decade, is named after the Peanuts’ character Linus, who is always walking around with his blanket, and can barely breathe when someone takes, or hides it from him.

Roth said the park has more squares of fabric to make blankets than they’ve ever accumulated before. Once the squares are ready, according to Roth’s LinkedIn site then it’s time to “Cut Blocks for quilt top, sewing, assembling the quilt, finishing the quilt. There are also the little jobs people don’t think about, washing fabric, ironing, designing the pattern, and hemming the quilt to tying the quilt. Each part takes a different person to make each quilt possible.”

The Linus Project will be delivering again to Runn Elementary, with the Donna School District, on Wednesday, Nov. 15 and then to Santa Maria Elementary,

north of San Benito, on Thursday, Nov. 17. Anyone interested in helping or do-

nating can call Barton Roth at (956) 3309737.

Barton Roth, coordinator of Paradise Park’s Linus Project in Pharr, stands in front of blankets and ready-to-be-made blankets that will be donated to those who are less fortunate, those terminally ill, and the children in foster care. Quilts are made from donated materials.

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From pg. 1 mander Stefan Walch, commanding officer of the USS Gonzalez, the ship named for Medal of Honor winner Freddie Gonzalez of Edinburg. Walch is visiting the Rio Grande Valley to honor and remember those who died, earning the highest US award for bravery and courage in combat.

The memorial will start at 11 a.m. on November 11 at Veterans War Memorial of Texas. Preliminary activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a concert with the McAllen band and choir, dressed in tuxedos and ball gowns singing patriotic and religious music.

“The choir will perform ‘Amazing Grace’ with their wonderful voices and accompanying band music,” said Col. Plummer.

Another special presentation will be Jacob Patino, a 9-year-old boy from McAuliffe Elementary in McAllen, who will recite the poem, “In Flanders Fields,”

by John McRae. Col. Plummer explained the poem was written by Dr. McRae in 1915 at the Battle of Ypres.

“The battle lasted 35 days and it was the first time the German Army used poison gas. British French and Belgium soldiers were unprepared and there were over 100,000 casualties, averaging over 3,000 causalities a day,” stated Plummer.

At the time McRae wrote the poem, he was sitting in the back of an ambulance, grieving over a friend who died in the battle. The poem was an account of what he was seeing. After he wrote it, he wadded it up and threw it away. But another soldier retrieved it and showed it to his commanding officer, who sent the poem to a British magazine, “Punch.”

The poem was published and “went viral” around the world, setting the standard for military poetry.

McAllen Mayor Jim Darling will serve as master of ceremonies for the memorial and welcome everyone. The public is urged to visit and be part of this Memorial Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

USS LEXINGTON

From guest speaker. Jay Wise, past board president, will represent the museum.

Veterans will be aboard to Present the Colors and play patriotic music during the event.

Immediately after the ceremony the US Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Cor-

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From pg. 1 makes every year. Enjoy guided butterfly walks, monarch education stations, a wildlife talk, crafts and games. Free face painting will be offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Food vendors will also be on site.

The Scenic Arts Festival will run concurrently with Migration Celebration showcasing the talent of local artists.

Visitors can view live art demonstrations throughout the EWBC grounds, including painting, pottery making, loom weaving, printmaking, a stained glass demonstration and more. Children can also create their own art at the event.

Mini-workshops will also be held.

Bubble painting workshops for children will be held at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Children will create their own artwork on a canvas using paint and bubbles. A cupcake-decorating workshop will be held at 3:30 p.m., where participants will learn how to make simple decorations like flowers on cupcakes. This workshop is suitable for children, adults, or families.

The fee for each workshop is $2 per participant. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register for any of these workshops is Nov. 17.

The Migration Celebration/Scenic Arts Festival is a free event. For more information or to register for any of the workshops, call 956-381-9922.

pg. 1 pus Christi will conduct a fly-over with the MH-65, a short-range recovery helicopter used by the Coast Guard. The helicopter will then land on the flight deck and visitors will have an opportunity to speak with the crew and check out the helicopter.

The Lexington Museum is located at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. near the Texas State Aquarium. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission is $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors and military and $9.95 for children. Parking is $3.50.

There are five self-guided tours covering 100,000 square feet and 11 decks of the USS Lex. For more information, call Debbie Crites, Marketing Director at 361-8884873 ext. 307.

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WintertainersTM................pg. 20 Reunions & Meetings......pg. 22

Business Guide.................pg. 23 Medical Services...............pg. 24 Events Calendar...............pg. 25 Classifieds..........................pg. 28 Coupon Index...................pg. 29

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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 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, Regan 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 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 956-782-3263.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession available, for more information call 605-6106114.

Friday, November 11 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, craft items homeSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 6 made, 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.

Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, homemade goodies.

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, set-ups 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 hashbrowns, bacon or sausage

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All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7am-Noon.

Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast.

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 information 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 informa ion 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 956874-5041.

Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Southern Knights Band, $6pp, BYOB, and free ice.

Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 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.

Dance - Paradise South, Mercedes formerly Encore RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, for more information call 956376-3798.

Sunday, November 13 Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service.

Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, non-denominational services, with Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome.

Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am, non-denominational, Pastor Doug Rogland, for more information call 262-497-4241.

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

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 956-585-5061 for more information.

Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, coffee & refreshments available at 8:30 a.m., services with Pastor Cliff Stewart.

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

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.

Monday, November 14 Auction - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am-Noon, consignment for auction, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Weslaco Farmer’s Market - Paradise South, Mercedes formerly Encore RV Park, 9-10:30am, for more information call 956-376-3798.

Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlin-

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

Meals - Mission West Resort, 3:305:30pm, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken, french fries, onion rings, and beverages, for more information call 956-585-0624.

Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, roast beef, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 5:30pm, concessions available.

Tuesday, November 15 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Auction - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am, for more information call 956585-0703.

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

Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, refreshments, donations, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786.

Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Ray & Gynger, best cake in the Valley at half time, for more information call 262497-4241.

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

BYOB, snacks, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786.

Hamburger Night - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4:30-6pm, cheeseburgers also available, includes cole slaw, chips, grilled onions and all the fixings with lemonade or ice tea, $5pp.

Country Music Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal served before 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., for more information call 956-874-8674.

Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Carlos Canas, $6 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 16 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Bluegrass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Homemade goodies.

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.

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Happy Hour - Paradise South, Mercedes formerly Encore RV Park, 3:305pm, Lynn Dvorak, for more information call 956-376-3798.

Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6pm, hamburger, chicken or hot dog with chips, drink and dessert, $5pp, for more information call 956-5802940.

Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, concession available starting at 4 pm, for more information call 956-585-1461.

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Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm, featuring returning favorite, Chuck Mathis, public is invited.

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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.

Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified instruments.

Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Diego, $5 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-782-3263.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession available, for more information call 605-6106114.

Friday, November 18 All Park Yard Sale - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7am-4pm, the public is welcome.

Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee served.

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Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert & coffee served, for more information call 956-688-6812.

Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, homemade goodies.

Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Larry & Mona, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Saturday, November 19 All Park Yard Sale - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7am-4pm, the public is welcome.

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.

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Ranch, Mission, 7am, for more information call 507-830-1989.

Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, choice of pancakes, waffles or french toast and ham or sausage with applesauce and coffee, $4pp, for more information call 612-240-8969.

Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast.

Craft and Patio Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, Refreshments & lunch will be available at the same time, for more information call 956-580-4477.

Flea Market - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8-10am, Coffee and donuts served for a minimal fee, contact Jean at 956-246-8375, public is welcome.

Craft Show - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, for more information call 605-610-6114.

Craft Sale & Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, public is welcome, donuts & coffee in the morning, lunch will be from 10:30 a.m-noon serving home-made tacos, sloppy joes and pies, for more information call 715379-8937.

All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-585-0703.

Craft Show & Garage Sale - BluebonSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels, for more information call 956-783-5008.

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Sunday, November 20 Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service.

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Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am, non-denominational, Pastor Doug Rogland, for more information call 262-497-4241.

Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month.

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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 956-585-5061 for more information.

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Vietnam veterans suffer survivor’s guilt

By Kathy Olivarez I have written many stories about veterans for Veterans Day and had very little trouble finding people to talk to me.

Most have been about World War II and a few about Korea or other time periods.

But when Winter Texan Times publisher Jim Brunson asked me to speak to some Vietnam veterans and have them recount their memories, I hit a stone wall. Most of the Vietnam veterans did not want to talk about the war. For them, discussing the war brought back emotions they had tried to bury over the years. Many Vietnam veterans suffer feelings of guilt because they are still living when their

buddies were killed in the war. They call it survivor’s guilt. Such is the story of Wally Cavazos.

Jose “Wally” Cavazos, a McAllen resident, was a member of the Navy Seabees during his time in the service. Those were the battalions that built roads and bridges so other troops could be moved into the combat areas. Wally was almost ready to graduate from Pan American College when he received word he was about to be drafted. So he registered for the Navy and got a deferment to finish school. After graduating he tried to get a job teaching so he could get another

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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.

Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940.

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sion, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos.

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.

Traditional Lutheran Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am.

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deferment. No such luck! When he went to the draft board to tell them he found a teaching job, they told him he was being shipped to San Diego the next Sunday.

“San Diego,” he thought. ‘That’s not so bad. He imagined he would get some sort of a desk job. Instead, he was assigned to the Seabees and shipped directly to Vietnam without any combat training. It was 1967 and things in Vietnam were just starting to heat up.

He was assigned to Hue Phu Bai, a hot area in the north part of South Vietnam. When he arrived he was given an opportunity to choose his assignment.

Seeing that he was college educated, he was offered a position as military journalist. When asked what the duties would be, he was told he would have to travel around the area following the soldiers and looking for stories to write for military publications. He was also told he would be replacing the former journalist in the area who had been killed in action. Not liking that, he asked what his other option was. The answer was machine gunner. He suddenly found the position of military journalist quite appealing.

While his assignments were such that he saw little military action, he remem-

bers on occasion where he accompanied some doctors on a mercy mission to treat children injured in the war at a location near the border of North Vietnam.

The drive to the location was on rough narrow roads with lots of brush and trees where enemy soldiers could hide. It was a very uneasy trip. As the doctors set up their equipment to treat people, they told Cavazos to serve as a lookout. He was to go to the edge of the village and watch for enemy soldiers or other signs of trouble. He was there no more than 15 minutes when he saw 12 men in “white pajamas” the typical uniform of the Viet Cong. Knowing that 12 to one did not place the odds in his favor, he stood up with his gun across his chest and looked at them.

Knowing where there was one American there were usually many more, the 12 men did a U-turn and headed back the direction from which they came. Neither side fired a shot. As they left he went back and reported to the doctors who immediately packed up and left. That was the closest he came to combat.

When he had completed 18 months of his two-year stint, he was helping build an emergency landing strip at An Hoa when he injured his knee, which was already injured due to an old football injury. Men were working in 12-hour shifts, See SURVIVOR pg. 18

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By Henry Miller

It may have been the end of the weekend, but that didn’t stop many people from enjoying their Sunday night at the Tip ‘O Texas RV Resort in Pharr.

Billiards was going strong as several men got their competitive juices flowing, playing eight-ball in the billiards room just off the main hall. One building over, about 25 residents enjoyed card games of

rummy, gin and who knows what else.

A few miles away at Paradise Park in Pharr, about 50 people – some from the park, others being visitors, enjoyed the first movie of the year – Ithaca, starring Alex Neustaedter, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Popcorn, candy bars, sodas, drinks and other snacks were available for the season-opening event.

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round the clock laying the 180-pound steel metts needed to build the runway.

As protection for the Seabees, planes dropped the napalm on the surrounding forests to defoliate them. The soldiers constructing the air strip, especially at night working under spotlights, were easy targets for the enemy hidden in the forests.

Just three hours after injuring his knee, Wally’s leg had swollen so badly he could not walk. His meniscus was torn. He was sent to a doctor in Da Nang.

When the doctor got through swearing he should never have been sent to Vietnam with that injury in the first place, he gave him two options. The army would operate and fix the leg but he would have to up for another year. Or he could opt for an early out and take care of the leg himself later.

While waiting for his dismissal papers he became friends with another military journalist assigned to the same area. Both were married with children so they had a lot in common. They were told by higher command there would not be two of them working the same position and one would have to leave. Neither wanted to leave the location so the commander asked them to write a story.

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Later, when the Vietnamese launched the Tet offensive, he was on the second plane leaving the area, but the location where his friend was reassigned was to be evacuated later. But the evacuation came too late and when the fighting broke out, his friend was killed.

“I felt so guilty when he died. I kept thinking if he had won the best story, I would have been left behind and possibly killed instead. But I was able to return home to my family. When I arrived in California, my friend’s wife had already arrived and I wanted to greet her and tell her I was sorry but I was afraid she would blame me for his death.”

Cavazos said he still sometimes feels survivor’s guilt. So many men died or were severely wounded, and he suffered nothing more than a knee injury and never even shot his rifle. He believes survivor’s guilt and the fact that the men returned home to a country that did not welcome them has left many men unable to talk about their experiences in Vietnam.

According to Cavazos’ wife, the experience changed him. When he left he was a bit self-centered and selfish. But after his experiences in Vietnam he came home much more sensitive. He thinks many soldiers had the same reaction but cannot put it into words.

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The emotion of War Vietnam veteran Jose “Wally” Cavazos used some of his time in Vietnam to write poetry. But it’s not the kind of poetry that lifts the spirit of the reader. Rather it reveals the terror of war and the struggles a soldier feels as he faces an unknown enemy. His poetry emerges from the scenes he witnessed first hand while serving in Vietnam. Here is one of his poignant poems that reveals deep-seated emotions many war survivors feel.

image because of the fading light. I used that event as the base of this poem.

The Presence at the bunker

By Jose G. Cavazos JO3 MCB3 Da Nang, Hua, Phu Bai, 1967-1969

It settled gently in silent contrast On the rows of concertina wire.

A prelude to the moment, Which would set our lives on fire.

Dedicated to every individual who served or died in Vietnam and those who loved them.

The bunker was quietly silhouetted Against the softly setting sun, But from its ugly bowels Protruded the gleam of guns.

Written after witnessing an actual event at An Hoa. The battalion photographer and I were walking along the perimeter of our base camp in Da Nang, when we saw a dove settle on a concrete wire. Behind the dove was one of our bunkers with the barrel of a large machinegun directly behind it. I urged the photographer to get a picture of it. He failed to get a good

There was a stillness unfamiliar, Dark hung heavily that night.

When I felt a presence in the bunker An omen in the fading light.

In the last shadows of the evening In the dimness it appeared, A tender omen, a bird of peace, To quietly soothe our fears.

Then from afar came a muffled thud And the rockets came whirling, whining, And hundreds dove into the brackish mud, Death and fear both intertwining.

The shrapnel screaming past me now, See POEM pg. 22

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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.

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

CRAFT SALE

Tues., Nov. 29 8am – 12noon

EVERY SUNDAY

Church Services Non-Denominational - 10am Movies – 7pm – Free Snack Bar Open

EVERY TUESDAY

Bingo – 7pm Snack Bar Open at 5:30pm

EVERY SATURDAY

Dances – 7pm Nov. 19 – Time Machine - $5 Nov. 26 – Diego - $5

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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- Concessions W. Owassa Rd BYOB Available

Pharr, Texas 78577

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RV RESORT

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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

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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-Regan James (begins 11/10) Friday-Larry & Mona (begins 11/18)

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

ALL PARK YARD SALE Saturday, November 12, 8AM-12PM PUBLIC WELCOME! CRAFT SALE & FLEA MARKET Saturday, December 3 8AM-12PM Shannon Clugston, Activity Director 417-499-3395

November 19 • 9 am-3 pm

DANCES

Dec. 23 – Diego - $6

New Year’s Eve Dance Dec. 31 – Ralph Kuster

Tickets sold in advanced $12 – door $15

JAMS

Starts Nov. 16 – 2-4pm

SHOWS FOR 2016 Dec. 1 – Rolando Reyes - $7 Dec. 10 – H.O.P.E USO Tour – Free Dec. 14 – Lindley Creek - $8 *Dec. 16 – Leslie Blasing - $7 SPECIAL TIME 6-8 PM

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Enjoy the Winter Season in the Rio Grande Valley

Saturday Night DANCES

Sweetwater – November 12 - $5 Diego – November 19 - $5 Jealous Heart – November 26 - $5 7 pm to 10 pm – Setups Available

ENTERTAINMENT

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

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Biscuits & Gravy Wed., Nov. 16 & 30 - 7am-8:30am Country Jam Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more No Jam/Lunch Nov. 24 Nov. 17 Musical/Instrument Swap Meet 11am - 3:30pm Roast Beef Dinner

Mon., Nov. 14 4:30-6:00pm Fri., Nov. 11 & 18 - Diego - $6.00

November 26 • 8 am to 12 noon

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

CRAFT SALE

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

800 SH 495 Alamo, TX 78516 956-685-5300 Terry & Gayle Steinbeck Activity Directors

CRAFT SHOW Dec. 7• 8am - 12pm Food 11:30am

DANCES • Dec. 31

CRAFT SALE

EVERY TUESDAY

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

All Welcome • Country Jam - 6pm Food Available 4 - 6pm

Nov. 14 - Consignment • 9-12pm Nov. 15 - Biscuits & Gravy • 7-8:30am Auction • 9am Lunch Burger & More 11-12:30pm

Looking for Coordinator for Thursday Night Rock N Roll Jam

All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview • 956-585-0703

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Peggy Creach, Director Kathy Tyler, Director

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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 STARTS NOV. 20 • 6 pm • ALL WELCOME CRAFT FAIR Second Friday Every Month • 8 - NOON PATIO SALES Second Saturday Every Month • 8 - NOON

2215 East West Blvd., Mercedes, Texas

Linda Anklam Activity Director • 956-565-1506 “Online Tickets Coming Soon!”

Llano Grande Upcoming Events November 10 - November 19, 2016 Nov 10th - Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Happy Hour with Rewind Hynes Event Center BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available • Pass the Hat

Nov 12th-Saturday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Dance with Route Fred Goldsberry Hynes Event Center $6.00pp • Free Popcorn, Ice BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

Nov 16th-Wednesday 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Karaoke Dinner: Pork loin, Rosemary Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Roll, Iced Tea or coffee. $8.75 All You Can Eat. Hynes Event Center

Nov 10th-Thursday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

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

Nov 18th - Friday 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Jam Session - Rec Hall

DANCE Nov 16th - Wednesday 5:00 p.m.

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

Nov 17th-Thursday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

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

DANCE

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Open at Noon

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Live Country Music & Dancing

NEW YEAR’S EVE 9pm - 12 midnight Call for advanced tickets 956-580-7654

DANCE • 7-10PM

Tickets available in advance or at the Door

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Nov 19th - Saturday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Dance with Sweetwater Hynes Event Center $6.00pp • Free Popcorn, Ice BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

Covered Wagon Rides & Pancho Villas Train

Call for Group Rates & Packages

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Victoria Crowning Touch Palms 602 N.The Victoria Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 (956)782-3263 Resort *Schedule Subject to Change*

Dances - 7pm

Nov. 10 – Fred Goldsberry - $5 Nov. 15 – Carlos Canas - $6 Nov. 17 – Diego - $5 Nov. 22 – Rewind - $6 Nov. 29 – Serjio Sanchez - $5

In the Ballroom • Margarita and Soda Set-ups.

Free popcorn and ice. BYOB. Singles Welcome. Come party with us!!!

Christmas Concert

Dec. 18 – Sweet Adelines – 2pm - $4 In the Ballroom

New Year’s Eve Party/Dance

Dec. 31 – 7pm - $25 In the Ballroom

Nov. 11 VETERANS DAY PROGRAM IN THE BALLROOM All welcome to honor our Veterans 9:00 am - noon

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POEM

From pg. 19 Explosions crisp and clear, And as the body count went up some more, I felt a presence all too near.

Screaming, cursing, moaning, crying,

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In desperation I fired one round, And then I fired another.

There was a scream of pain so near

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‘Dear Lord’, I yelled with pounding heart, Is that the fires of Hell I see?

Is my life so full of sin?

Is It Satan that has found me?

I have a metal jacket for my body,

And a steel helmet for my head.

Yet what will shield my tender soul, From thy calling of the dead.

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Bright terror now surrounds me, There is no peace for men or mind.

Can I leave this terrible nightmare?

To a place called home where peace I’ll find.

In a thunderous blast there came my answer, And in a brilliant flash a voice did say, “My son no more will you endure tomorrows, For I will take you home today.”

PARKS CALENDAR “We Welcome All Fellow Eagles And Friends From The Winter Texan Community” Fraternal Order of Eagle, Aerie 3109 305 S. Cage Blvd. – Pharr, Texas

NFL Sunday Sun., Nov. 13 –, 12noon to 12midnight

Four big screen TV’s Free BBQ Plate, $11 buckets for domestic beer, slightly higher for Ultra Light.

Winter Texan Wednesday Nov. 16 – 3 p.m. to 12midnight

Country Music and Oldies by Melvin 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food available, Good Music, outstanding Singers $11 buckets, $2 beer.

Friday Nights!

Nov. 18 – 4 p.m.- 12midnight

Tejano, Country and Karaoke by Luis, $11 buckets, $2 beer.

Good Times Saturday Night Nov. 19 –3 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Tejano, Country and Karaoke by Richard and Patti or Melvin Rutledge, $11 buckets, $2 beer.

Open from 4:00 p.m. to 12 p.m.

(Wednesday we open at 3 p.m.)

(Saturday we close at 1:00 a.m.)

REUNIONS &MEETINGS Sons of Norway The Sons of Norway will meet OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 8 PM Nov. 12 at noon at Mr. Gatti’s 4100 Entertainment Schedule LIVE MUSIC More Live Music N. 2nd Street in McAllen. For inforWed.Sundays • Kenaston Band Sat. • Country Music 2-6pm Council 2698 mation call (319) 830-6507.

Starting in Large •Dance Floor Thurs.

Al Mikesh Sun. • Country Music St. Paul Catholic church Red Hat Queen’s Council January 2017 Air• Conditioned Fri. The Hitman Patio/Restaurant The Red Hat Queen’s Council will 1119 N. Francisco Ave. – Mission Try1-5pm Our Texas Size Pork Tenderloin 1-5pm hold its November meeting at Basil German 1-5pm Asia, 708 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco Come Relax and eat on the DeckDay or Patio Annual Spaghetti Dinner Sundays 2-6pm ♫Jolly Huntsman Band♫ at 11 a.m. on Nov. 14. by the River Saturday November 12, 2016 Mar. 6 • Steven MayRio GrandeSat. Mar. 5 • 1-5pm Magic Valley P.E.O. Group Mar. 13 • Renassiance Cod, Shrimp, or Combo Friday Catfish,Rockers The Magic Valley Retirement COMING SOON!!!

Mar. 20 • Steven May Fish Dinners w/baked beans, hush Thursdays Live Music P.E.O. Group will meet at noon on Open Sunday Fry Easter puppies, cole slaw and french fries Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Echo Hotel Mar. 27 • Renaissance Rockers 5pm to 7pm YEAR ROUND • 1-5pm 1 Hour Tours in Edinburg. P.E.O members visitMon. Tues. Wed. Dine-In or Drive thru for take out SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC 2-6PM ROUND! ing the Valley are invited to attend.

Thurs.YEAR Fri. Sat. - 12pm Homemade Sauce on Spaghetti, Meat-a-balls, Garlic -Seniors (62+): $10 -Adults:or $12ComboFor reservations call Myrna Craft at Bread Sticks & Crispy Green Salad Friday Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, (660) 424-4527.

FREE Tea & Coffee for our Dine-In Guests 2 beans, Hour Tours hush Fish Dinners w/baked The ladies from our Altar Society will have homemade Tue. & Thurs. 1pm Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast $19 desserts for sale!

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MMA to hold Veterans Day Parade

HARLINGEN, Texas — Marine Military Academy will host its Veterans Day Parade Friday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. on the MMA Parade Ground. Veterans from all military branches are encouraged to attend, as they will be honored at this occasion and asked to join the MMA superintendent for the pass in review.

Nearly 100 veterans were honored at last year’s parade. The public is not only welcome but encouraged to attend this event and pay respect to the nation’s local heroes.

All parade-goers are encouraged to participate in the flag retirement ceremony to follow the parade.

MMA’s battalion-size parades are al-

ways held in front of the historic Iwo Jima Monument, a symbol of American pride for veterans and civilians alike. Although bleacher seating is available, parade-goers may bring lawn chairs.

MMA is located at 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., off Loop 499 and next to Valley International Airport in Harlingen. For more information on the Veterans Day Parade, call (956) 421-9225.

Marine Military Academy is a college-preparatory boarding school for young men in grades 8-12 with an optional post-graduate year. Since 1965, MMA is the only private school in the world based on the traditions and values of the U.S. Marine Corps. Located in Harlingen,

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Xtreme Bugs invade IMAS

A new exhibit that started October 8 and will run through March 20 asks the question, “What if the ant crawling on your counter, the spider in the doorway, or the butterfly in your garden was the size of your car?” This new exhibition questions the physical characteristics you would notice and behaviors you would observe.

This is a 6000-square-foot exhibit features over100 giant bugs, including 22 massive animatronic bugs in vibrant

natural habitats.

Learn about super organisms, insect migration and hibernation, and solitary predators with hissing cockroaches, a tarantula, a fluttering Monarch butterfly, a ladybug and a line of marching ants and more.

Sounds like a great place to take visiting grandchildren. Admission to IMAS is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 4 to 12. This Xtreme Bugs exhibit has an additional $8 fee with no re-entries.

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Nov. 10 – The McAllen Symphonic Band and the South Texas College Music Department present a concert of chamber music for winds.

Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:30 at the South Texas College Cooper Center Black Box Theater, 3200 Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free. The concert will feature duets and trios for various combinations of wind instruments.

Nov. 10 – International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen, presents Art After Dark, Persons 21 and over are invited to tour the newest exhibit “Radical Elements” and learn more about quilting. 7-9 p.m. Admission $20. BYOB. 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 call (956) 354-2319.

Nov. 11 –Veterans War Memorial of Texas, located at 29th Street and Galveston in McAllen, will have a memorial ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Speakers will be Lt. Gen Patrick Donahue III, Deputy Commanding General 1st Brigade Airborne Division, Commander Stefan Walch, USS Gonzalez, and Jacob Patino.

Nov. 12 –The annual Red & Gold Chili Cook-off, to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of the Rio Grande Valley will take place at Mad Boar Harley-Davidson, 3515 W. Expressway, San Benito from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for all the chili you can eat.

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. 17-20 – Tower Theater of Weslaco (Mid Valley Civic Theater) presents the comedy play “Lettice & Lovage” Nov. 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Nov.

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19-20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call for reservations at (956) 969-2368.

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.

Nov. 18 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 Raul Longoria, will present Dr. Brush, speaking on migrating birds, 6 p.m. admission free.

Nov. 18 – McAllen Food Park Unplugged, 10 N. Broadway, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy food prepared by McAllen food truck chefs along with live music.

Free admission.

Nov. 18 – Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “A Touch of Frost,” VSO Concert III the annual holiday concert at the University of Texas RGV Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The ticket office is located at 200 S. 10th Street, McAllen (Chase Bank Tower), Suite 104. Call the box office at (956) 661-1615 for more information.

Nov. 19 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, presents its Scenic Arts Festival and Migration celebration from1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 19 – Mission Historical Museum presents Moises Garza, who will speak on American Genealogical Resources at 11 a.m.

Nov. 19 – Resaca de la Palma Battlefield in Brownsville will host its annual illuminated memorial service from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location to be announced.

Free.

Nov. 19 – The 26th annual King Ranch Hand Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are $6 per person. There will be team roping, cow camp demonstrations, cowboy poetry, storytelling and musical entertainment.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 1-800-333-5032 or (361) 5926411 or at the breakfast.

Nov. 19-20 – Bravo Opera: Fall Scenes Program, TSC Arts Center, Brownsville, Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.

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By Kathy Olivarez One of the most unique experiments conducted by the United States Army in the 1800s began in Texas and spread across the Southwestern United States.

It was the use of imported camels to transport goods across the desert areas of western Texas and the southwest where long distances between water sources, mountains and impassible rivers proved to be almost insurmountable for men and horses.

In 1836, Army Lt. George H. Crosman came up with the idea of using camels and made a list of ways he felt camels

might be of assistance to the army and sent it to Washington. Camels could carry seven to nine hundred pounds each and travel for 30 to 40 miles a day for many days in succession. They can go without water and with little food for six to eight days, and they are suited for travel in grass or sandy plains and do not require shoeing.

At the time his report was virtually ignored. In 1847, Crosman, now a major, met Maj. Henry C. Wayne, another camel enthusiast, who wrote a letter to Congress suggesting importation of camels.

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But it was not until 1853 when Davis was appointed Secretary of State, that funding for the project was appropriated. In March of 1855, a sum of $30,000 was set aside for importation of camels. Wayne was appointed to head the expedition and the USS Supply, a naval ship, was outfitted to be “a camel car” with hoists and slings to load and transport the camels.

Camels were purchased in Goleta, Malta, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. Wayne and others went to Crimea to learn from the British about their experiences using camels during the Crimean War. A total of 33 animals were purchased. Nineteen were female and 14 were male. There were two Bactrian (two-humped camels), which are known for strength and burden carrying abilities. Some of the camels were dromedaries (one-humped), which are known for swiftness. There were also Arabian, Tunis, and Tulli or booghee camels. They cost an average of $250 each.

The voyage home began on February 15, 1856 and the cargo was unloaded on May 14, 1856 in Indianola, Texas. After resting and time for acclimatizing, the camels were driven to San Antonio.

Later they were moved to Camp Verde where a camel corral like those in Egypt was built. A second expedition was sent to purchase more camels, returning in 1857 with 41 more camels.

To satisfy Davis’ concerns about military usefulness Wayne did a field test by sending three wagons with six-mule teams and six camels to San Antonio for a supply of oats. The mule-drawn wagons loaded with 1800 pounds of oats took five days for the return trip, while the camels carried 3648 pound of oats and made the trip in two days.

Training the camels was no small task.

While normally docile, camels, when irritated, were known to spit foul-smelling cud at their trainers. An angry camel was capable of kicking, biting or stomping an

antagonist to death. It was hard for men to get used to their smell and horses were often frightened by it.

Still the experiment persisted and proved successful. Congress authorized building a road to help link eastern territories to those in the far west. The wagon road was built along the 35th parallel from Fort Defiance in New Mexico Territory to the Colorado River on the California/Arizona border. The contract was won by Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a brigadier in the California militia. Beale was ordered to take 25 camels with him on the surveying expedition. Each camel carried a 600-pound pack. Although initially opposed to using the camels, in the end Beale found them to be quite useful.

When his expedition got lost in a canyon, a scouting party set out on camels to search for a trail. The camels found a river 20 miles away and led the expedition to it, saving the lives of men and beasts.

After that, camels were used to find all watering holes.

The camels again proved themselves invaluable when another expedition got lost in the Mojave Desert. It was the camels that led the survivors to safety.

After the expedition to survey the road was completed, the camels were supposed to be returned to Camp Verde but Beale instead kept them at Fort Tejon, 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

While there, a Mojave Indian raid occurred. Citizens took the camels to chase the Indians away. This was the camels’ only combat situation.

The coming of the Civil War halted the camel experiment. Camels captured from former army forts in Texas were used to carry salt from La Sal del Rey in South Texas to the Mexican border to be loaded on ships and sold in Europe by the Confederate Army.

And that’s the Rio Grande Valley connection to the camel experiment by the U.S. Army in the 1800s.

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The 2016 Texas Butterfly Festival held last weekend was a great success, reports Marianna Trevino-Wright, director of the National Butterfly Center in Mission where the annual festival was held.

This year’s festival had 158 registrants from 22 states. Participants recorded sighting 113 species of butterflies from three days of field trips across the Rio Grande Valley. That is the greatest number of registrants in four years, since the National Butterfly Center assumed responsibility for organizing and operating the festival on behalf of the City of Mission.

The butterfly count was slightly down from last year due to record-breaking summer heat with little rainfall. This resulted in less-than-optimal butterfly habitat that was dry, in many places, with no nectar in bloom and scorched host plants. But sites such as the National Butterfly Center, Bentsen Palm RV Resort and the butterfly-friendly wall around the Retama Village subdivision, along with private gardens in Mission, maintained important habitat for the butterflies, producing the majority of all species seen on any given day.

Especially noteworthy this year was the butterfly habitat at Falcon State Park, which guides and repeat visitors stated looked “better than it’s ever been!” thanks to attention from park staff and summer rainfall.

Wright said, “Especially disappointing this year were the number of butterfly collectors present during the peak of butterfly season. Mission has an ordinance protecting butterflies on public lands, including rights of way; however, no other municipalities do.

For this reason, collectors were encountered in places such as the irrigation district canal bank at Rio Rico Road, where they reportedly caught and took all of the female Walker’s Metalmarks for captive breeding and private collections. This butterfly is a Lower Rio Grande Valley Specialty – one that visitors travel here to see – and the population was wiped out before the end of the festival.”

Wright said visitors were rewarded with uncommon butterflies such as the Double-dotted Skipper, Pale-banded Crescent, Mexican Fritillary and the Marius Hairstreak, which were seen in some quantity.

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North American Butterfly Photo Contest Winner Julie Shaw, of Austin, with Juniper Hairstreak on Milkweed

Dr. Jeffrey Glassberg, founder of the North American Butterfly Association, leads a group of visitors to the 21st Annual Texas Butterfly Festival to see a fresh Marius Hairstreak.

and adventure even finding a Texas Horned Toad (listed as a Threatened species) in the wild on one field trip – and celebrated the continued growth of the National Butterfly Center’s native plant collection and conservation efforts,” Wright said.

Finally, the North American Butterfly Photo Contest winner was announced: Julie Shaw, of Austin, with Juniper Hairstreak on Milkweed. She will receive a check for $500 for her

winning entry, and it will be displayed at the National Butterfly Center, with previous contest winners.

The National Butterfly Center is located at 3333 Butterfly Park Drive, on the southwest side of Mission, not far from the Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park-World Birding Center Headquarters.

Call the Butterfly Center at 956583-5400 for directions and more information.

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LUXURY RV LOT $69,900, Retama Village, Mission 40’x100’ shaded and secluded sitting area Palapa, 312–543-9809, www.plgh.com/ buyourhome/.

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Mobile Homes PHARR SOUTH MOBILE home park, 55+ gated community, 1402 So. Cage, privately owned homes & lots. Open house first weekend every month Dec. thru April, 1–4 p.m., for information call 956–283–8764, www.pharrsouthforsale.com.

2006 MANDALAY 400 Cummin’s, new Bridgestone tires, independent front suspension, 40 ft. class A, with 3 slides, 1 1/2 bath, queen bed, loaded $85,000, call 814–450– 7323 or 814–460–8741.

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1973 12X52 1BR/1BA in Magnolia Village, a 55+ community in Donna, carport, 300 sq.ft. porch, metal shed, new flooring, $12,500, contact Dottie Key at 956–464-2421.

80X16 CLAYTON MOBILE, fully furnished, excellent condition, almost new furnace & air conditioner, deeded corner lot, selling for health reasons, in Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Bus. 83, Lot 107, Mission, call 920–251– 3344.

2 BEDROOM/ 2 bath, Texas room, fully furnished, garage & shed, 55+ community, $19,900, 517–588–9761 or 651–323–7426.

MOBILE HOME IN Dixieland park #3, 2 bedroom/1 bath, you can walk to the mall, perfect for Winter Texans, $10,500 OBO, 763–257– 7968 Barb.

BEAUTIFUL MFG. HOME 3/2, appliances, lamimated floors, laundry, gated, 55+ community, call Greg 713–249-8297 or 816–916– 9332.

OWN YOUR OWN lot Royal Palms MHP, Alamo; over 1800 sq. ft., 2bed, 2bath, fully furnished, new appliances, roof, hardwood flooring, 956–781–3612.

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Motor Homes FORESTER 30 FT. Class C, 2006, 52,000 miles, 2 sides, car tow dolly, $33,000 OBO, Alamo, 940–390–5001.

36’ 2003 ITASCA HORIZON BY WINNEBAGO/ 330 H.P. Diesel generator, auto levelers, side A.C., 4 dr.ref., cov.M. W., 3 burner range oven, 2 TV’s, satellite auto dish, sleeps 2/4 people, queen beds, $59,995- Paul 303–872– 3398.

1999 38FT. NEWMAR Dutchstar 300HP Catapillar 89,500 miles, 1 slide, new tires, W/D, inverter, generator, ice-maker, $25,000 OBO, 713–724–2406.

2011 TRAILERMAN 18FT. Dovetail car hauler, 10,000 lb. capacity, electric lift & Equalizer Hitch, $3,250 OBO, 713–724-2406.

40’ MOTOR COACH 2008, Very well cared for by the original owners. Walk down both sides to King Bedroom w/walk in closet. Lots of storage, see more information at our web site alfa-rv-4-sale.com.

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Motorcycles 2012 150CC SCOOTER, 750 miles, excellent condition, $1,000 O.B.O, call 956–683–5136.

2012 HARLEY 1200, excellent condition, low mileage, stored indoors, added extras, custom exhaust, $7,900, call 317–364-6447.

Park Models 2010 SPRINGLAKE PARK model, 1 bdrm, washer/dryer, open floorplan, covered patio, carport, shed, Bluebonnet Park, Lot 16, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., 620–727–0853.

2 BDRM 16X30, 2 AC’s remotes, 50 amps, minibarn, #223 Twin Lakes Park Mission, TX, 956–336–3124, remodeled furnished, $5,300.

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