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Citrus season is here!

We always look forward to citrus season here in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. All kinds of wonderful, delicious citrus are grown here including oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes and a variety of other citrus products. And the locals and Winter Texans alike know that Texas has the sweetest grapefruit and oranges on the planet. Earth Born Market, located at 4508 N. Taylor Road, McAllen not only sells delicious Valley citrus, but theirs is organically grown – free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. And since they own the citrus groves and grow it locally, the prices are very reasonable, said Earth Born Market owner Russon Holbrook. Earth Born also offers a full range of organically and naturally grown fruits and vegetables and a variety of other healthy, yet delicious products. Emily Holbrook explained, “All fruit from our own farms is USDA Certified Organic. We also offer additional varieties that are not organic but are naturally grown from local farms.” The organic fruit and vegetables are proSee Citrus Season pg. 24 At left: Emily Holbrook displays a few of the popular citrus varieties available at Earth Born Market, including the Whittaker grapefruit, Rio Star grapefruit, Ruby Red grapefruit, Navel oranges, Marrs oranges and tangelos.

The holiday spirit is blanketing the Rio Grande Valley and Winter Texans are among those who enjoy the holiday most. But since they are away from their homes, Winter Texans enjoy helping those around them who are in need. Following is a small sample of some of the different ways the people wintering in the Rio Grande Valley are having a positive impact on the lives of the less fortunate in the Valley. See Christmas Spirit pg. 27

Angels visit Alamo Museum

Bentsen Grove Resort rocks By Henry Miller

It’s Christmastime and angels just seem to go with the spirit of Christmas. The Alamo Museum recently opened a grand exhibit featuring hundreds of angels galore on display. There are small angels, large angels, clusters of angels, angels with moving wings, angels on lamps and even on buckets. The angels are from the private collection of Shirl Pfeiffer who collected them over a period of 30 years before donating the collection to the fledgling museum. Pfeiffer’s interest in angels beSee Alamo Museum pg. 21

MCALLEN - Bruce Watts likes rocks. He creates clocks, women’s pendants, bolos and more with the rocks he finds. His end results – transformed rocks – were on display at the Christmas Showcase Event at the McAllen Convention Center last weekend. “I just bumped into a guy who was an RVer and was next to me at Bentsen Grove,” Watts said. “He said ‘you should come see what we do’ and told me about this rock club. I thought ‘I like rocks – I don’t know anything about them but I like them.’ So I checked it out.” What he found was a group of 100 or more Winter Texans at Bentsen Grove RV Resort rock club who, like Watts, had a passion for rocks. Sunday’s show was the only

See Bentsen Grove pg. 3

Bruce Watts displays some of the pendants and stone clocks he created at the Christmas Showcase in McAllen. Watts is an avid lapidarian and the treasurer of the rock club at Bentsen Grove Resort in Mission.

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Holiday celebrations continue All across the Valley people are celebrating the holiday season. Here are a few opportunities that are available for Winter Texans to enjoy. Dec. 15 – The McAllen Town Band will perform their Christmas concert at Trinity Worship Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Dec. 15 – The City of San Benito will host its annual Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Municipal Hall. Dec. 16 – The Christmas story comes to life in the form of a live nativity presented by the First Baptist Church of

Brownsville on Friday, Dec. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ongoing Activities The Holiday Village, located in Dean Porter Park in Brownsville, will be lit from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. weekends through Jan. 1. The park opens at 8 a.m. daily and the houses can be viewed but they are not lit until later. Admission is free. The Festival of Lights in Hidalgo will continue through Dec. 31. Trolleys, and trains cost money but the drive through the lights is free to anyone in a car.

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one he and his wife Diana have scheduled, but there is an open house coming up at Bentsen Grove from 1 to 3 p.m. on Jan. 10 for the public to check out the rock shop at the park. Watts was one of approximately 50 vendors at the Christmas Showcase, organized by Event Show Management. It’s the first time the show has been taken to McAllen and has become a major attraction the past 30 years in San Antonio. The attraction brought in people from all over the Valley. “They have some good stuff,” said Bob Charles, a Winter Texan who decided last year to stop the back-and-forth trek from his hometown in Springfield, Ill., and became a permanent resident. “I’m just here looking for some Christmas stuff, things for

the grandkids and things to put in their grab bags.” Charles was especially happy about some designer toothpick holders. “Yeah, you can never find one when you need one,” he said. “This will hopefully put an end to that.” Bruce Watts’ wife, Diana – a native Hawaiian – was perusing through the other vendors before heading back to the booth with her husband. “This is a good show,” she said. “We have a home in San Antonio and we travel back and forth.” Watts said the rock group meets once a week and they have had as many as 125 active members. You have to live in the park

See Bentsen Grove pg. 31

Stone pendants created by Bruce Watts are on display at the first Christmas Showcase at the McAllen Convention Center.

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CALENDAR Ongoing – Brownsville’s Holiday Village continues in Dean Porter Park through Jan. 1. The park opens at 8 a.m.; the cottages are lit from 6-10 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. weekends. Entertainment on selected dates. Free admission. Ongoing – The Festival of Lights in Hidalgo continues through Dec. 31. Dec. 15 – Mission Historical Museum presents MHM Oral History Project, Lecture by Estellita Guerra Salinas. Begins at 11 a.m. For more information call 956580-8646. Dec. 15 – Alfresco Weslaco will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on downtown Texas Blvd. Music by Time Machine, style show by Lionel’s Western Wear, Dance time, 80 vendors. Free admission. Dec. 15 – International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen, presents Art after Dark “Masquerade” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission $20. Dec. 15 – McAllen Town Band will perform a Christmas concert at Trinity Worship Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 – San Benito will host its City Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Municipal Hall. Dec. 15 – Weslaco Museum will host a reception for Stuart Klein, owner of Klein Galleries in McAllen from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Klein specializes in western art. Dec. 15 - Jan 3 – Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty, will host “Nostalgic Christmas Tree Exhibition.” Open Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Dec. 15-31 – Laguna Madre Art League will have a display featuring the work of artist Peggy Paris at the Port Isabel Public Library, 213 Yturria St. Dec. 16 – First Baptist Church, 1600 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville will sponsor a live nativity from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 16 – RGV Nights presents “Winter Wonderland” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Leo Pena Placita Park in downtown Mission. Arts & crafts, food and entertainment. Admission free. Dec. 16-18 – Camille Playhouse, Brownsville presents “Billy Elliot,” Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 3:30 p.m. Tickets range from $7 to $20. Order on-

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From Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch available from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon, jammers provide snacks during jam for donations, for more information call 956-464-9024. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch will be served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1pm, Rock N Roll lunch at 11:30 a.m., Jam starts at 1 p.m., contact Martin 636459-5458 for more information. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee served. 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. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm, for more information call 956-423-5484, there will be no jam Jan. 6th. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm, in the Rec hall. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Larry & Mona, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Fish Fry with Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, happy hour starts at 4pm, dinner at 5:30pm, $7pp in advance or $8 at the door, for more information call 956-425-7448. No fish fry on first Friday of the month. Friday Night Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 p.m. Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 6:15pm, Ralph & The Cruisers Dance, doors open at 6:15, call Cheryl at 956787-5773 for more information. Christmas Show - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp, come and get in the mood for Christmas, for more information call 262-497-4241. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Rolando, $6pp, for more information call Linda at 956-279-2698. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Regan James, Hired Hand, $6pp, for more information call 956-638-3158. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, for more information call 956-585-0703. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, for more information call 507-273-3895. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp. Dance - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Sipe & Country Playboys, $5pp, free ice and popcorn, singles and public welcome. Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlin-

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From Jam - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon, lunch served from 11amNoon, jam begins at noon, great good and music. No jam December 24 & 31. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more information. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am12:30pm, for more information call 320808-9589. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments served 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. Open Music Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, everyone is welcome including acoustic, held in the main club house, light snack is served, no cost, contributions accepted. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Solitaire, $6pp, doors open one hour prior to dance, BYOB, soda, ice, and popcorn available. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Route 66 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. Christmas Show - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Lindley Creek, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., $7 pp, for more information call 507-251-0172. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Tejano Christmas Carol- play, $6pp, concessions available. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels, for more information call 956-783-5008. Solid Gold Dance Party - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, $6pp, for more information call 956-4325484. Christmas Show - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Ralph Kuster, $6pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, John Kujda Band, $5pp. Dance - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Regan James, for more information call 956-376-3798. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, GreyRock, $5pp, for more information call 956-283-8035. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, DJ Nick Hartley, donation. Dance - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $5pp, for more information call 956585-5704. Christmas Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Rolando Reyes, $6pp, in Friendship Hall, for more

pg. 7 information call 956-425-7448. Dance - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Willie Knight, $6pp, BYOB, free popcorn, ice & sodas available. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $8pp. Mexican Fiesta Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Diego, Hynes event center, $6pp, BYOB, bar & concession available, free popcorn & ice. Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7:30-10:30pm, Ruthi, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & ice will be supplied. Sunday, December 18 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, everyone is welcome, non-denominational, Pastor Hedtke. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, tom Cassidy leads service, non-denominational, all welcome. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8:45-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. 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. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell. 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 - 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 - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Brian Dent. Non denominational Church - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 9-10am, choir practice Wednesdays at 2pm. Church Service - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am, for more information call Dona at 651-775-6071, no service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From Worship Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9-10am, Pastor Roy Gee. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-Denominational service. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, non denominational, everyone welcome, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational service. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, everyone is welcome, come as you are, nondenominational service. Church Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, coffee & donuts prior to service. Church Services - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10am, hymn sing in the evening at 5pm, for more information call 956-425-7448. Traditional Lutheran Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am.

pg. 8 Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm. Christmas Music - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 2-3pm, The Sweet, $4pp, come join us for some wonderful Christmas music, for more information call 956-782-3263. Winter Texan Orchestra Christmas Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm, donations. Ice Cream Social - Mission West Resort, 2:30pm, for more information call 956-585-0624. Dance - Oleander Acres, Mission, 2:30-5pm, Regan James band, $5pp, for more information call 262-497-4241. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, for more information call 603-396-2786. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, cost is $5 per meal. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyons & Friends, public is invited. Christmas Show - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45am, Dale & Gayle, for more information call 715928-2347. Special Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Christmas Round

DECEMBER 15, 2016 I WINTER TEXAN TIMES 09 Dance Party, $9 per couple. Christmas Show - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Ralph Kuster, for more information call Birdy at 916-813-9635. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, for more information go to pharrparadisepark. sharepoint.com. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940. Monday, December 19 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, for more information call 605-610-6114. Weslaco Farmer’s Market - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 9-10:30am, for more information call 956-376-3798. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 9:30-11:30am, New musicians, instruments only, for more information contact Annette at 248-921-6867. Jam & Lunch - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 12:30pm, Jay & Tammy, lunch at 11 am, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956-279-2698. Jam Sessions - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 12:30pm, light lunch available at 11:00 a.m. for purchase, for more information call 956-638-3158. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, country music, amplified instruments ok. Music Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments, and bring a friend.

Rock and Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am -12:30pm. Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, directed by Glenn “Buddy” Collins, free admission, snacks, coffee, cookies available, jammers by invitation only. Come and enjoy music and social time. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, for more information call LeRoy Kuhler 515-802-9421. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch at the Country Side Cafe open from 11am- 1pm, serving a variety of lunches each week, concessions available during the jam, for more information call 918-916-0541. Bluegrass & Country Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, music is acoustic. 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. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 5:30pm, concessions available. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, $5pp. Western Jam - The Grove Subdivision, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From San Juan, 6-8:30pm, light lunch available for donation, for further information call 956-781-1840. Christmas Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Ralph Kuster, advance tickets $6pp, at the door $7pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Lindley Creek, for more information call 956-783-5008. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Ambassadors of Grace, for more information call 956464-3326. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-8:30pm, 4 His Glory, $7pp. Tuesday, December 20 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more information call 956-585-0703. Countrycize - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 10am, for more information call 956783-5008. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, refreshments, donations, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, lunch available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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pg. 9 Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Ray & Gynger, best cake in the Valley at half time, for more information call 262497-4241. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30am. Open Jam - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm, bring your instrument or just come to listen, for more information call 956-423-6699. 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. 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. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm. Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Tejano Christmas Carol, $7 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 open, for more information call 956-782Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlin3263. gen, 1pm, for more information call 956Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 423-3137. 7pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Christmas Show - Bentsen Grove Re- Weslaco, 2-4:30pm, Karaoke with Wally, sort, Mission, 7pm, Ralph Kuster, $7pp, free admission, BYOB, free ice. for more information call 956-585-0703. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Don- Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, donations, na, 7-9pm, Chamberlian’s with Southern set-ups available, BYOB, for more inforExpress, $5pp at the door, pop, water & mation call 956-638-3158. ice available. Happy Hour - Paradise South RV Park, Mary’s Christmas Story - Llano Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Lynn Dvorak, for Grande Lake Park Resort and Country more information call 956-376-3798. Club, Mercedes, 7pm, by Myra Green, Karaoke Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Hynes event center, pass the hat. Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Wednesday, December 21 4-6pm, chopped steak, scalloped potaHomemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove toes, green beans, roll, ice tea or coffee, Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more in- $8.75 all you can eat buffet, Hynes event formation call 956-585-0703. center. Bluegrass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Pancake/Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Park, Mission, 9-11am, Homemade good- Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donies. na, 4:30-6pm, $5 all you care to eat, also Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds includes eggs and applesauce, bring own MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am- table service, no supper December 21st & 12:30pm, for more information call 956- 28th. 423-5484. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley ReWeight Watchers Meeting - Palm sort, Mission, 5-6pm, hamburger, chicken Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 11:30am- or hot dog with chips, drink and dessert, 1pm, for more information call 956-464- $5pp, for more information call 956-5803326. 2940. Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Harlingen, 12:30pm, for more informa- Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, tion call 956-425-7448. 5pm, Harry & Judy, BYOB, bar & con-

cessions available. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, concession available starting at 4 pm, for more information call 956-585-1461. Christmas Show - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Ralph Kuster, $7pp, popcorn, soda & ice cream for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Country Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5 pp, BYOB, set-ups and ice available, for more information call 956-585-9264. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Wilson String Family, $6 pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Regan James & Hired Hand Band, $6pp, free popcorn & ice, other concessions available. Christmas Show - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp. Concert - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Lindley Creek, $8pp advance, $13pp at door. Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Christmas Dance, $9 per couple. Thursday, December 22 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4pp. Country Jam - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, for more information call 956-585-5704. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, biscuts & gravy served 7am-9am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV

Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, for more information call 956-423-5484. Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, choose from menu of pancakes, waffles, eggs, and sausages, all the coffee you can drink, BYOTS, for further information call 956-781-1840. 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. Jam Sessions - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available noon to 1:00 P.M., all are welcome, bring your instrument and/or voice, enjoy a fun afternoon, for information call 956447-9906. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn, for more information call 612-868-9689. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Fred Goldsberry, pass the hat. Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, Can/Am, for more information call 956-425-7448. Thursday, Burger, Chicken, Pork Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, PalmSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 view, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large concessions open, for more information chicken breast or porkloin sandwich, call 956-782-3263. homemade slaw, fried potato wedgesDance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, $5.50 each, tea or lemonade free with 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession availmeal, for more information call 956-585- able, for more information call 605-6106718. 6114. Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park ReEntertainment - Bentsen Palm RV sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-6pm, Park, Mission, 7pm, Kenaston Band, Hynes event center, $9.25pp all you can $5pp. eat. Thursday Night Dance - Alamo Palms Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, Donna, 4:30pm, all you can eat, $3pp, $5pp, BYOB, set-ups available, also popBYOTS, dessert for sale, for more infor- corn, for more information call 830-613mation call 603-396-2786. 1616. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr, Mission, 4:30-6:30pm, BYOTS. 7-9:30pm, everyone welcome to come Country Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, and sing or just to listen, free admission, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm. bring your own refreshments, call 956Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlin- 787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. gen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified Christmas Show - Eldorado Acres RV instruments. Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Dale & Gayle Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Eisenhouser, $6pp, for more information Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm, call 956-581-6718. for more information call 712-621-6477. Christmas Show - Winter Ranch RV Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $7pp. Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee & cookies Christmas Concert - Split Rail RV available at intermission for a donation, Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, for pop and ice cream bars for sale, for more more information call 956-585-8135. information call Diane- 956-683-5160. Friday, December 23 Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, DonCountry Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, na, 7pm, Hot Rodz Band, $6 pp, singles Noon-3pm, lunch available from 10:45 welcome, margarita and soda set-ups a.m. to 12 noon, jammers provide snacks available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB during jam for donations, for more infor-

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mation call 956-464-9024. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch will be served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1pm, Rock N Roll lunch at 11:30 a.m., Jam starts at 1 p.m., contact Martin 636459-5458 for more information. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee served. 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. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm, for more information call 956-423-5484, there will be no jam Jan. 6th. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm, in the Rec Hall. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Larry & Mona, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Fish Fry with Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, happy hour starts at 4pm, dinner at 5:30pm, $7pp in advance or $8 at the door, for more information call 956-425-7448. No fish fry on first Friday of the month. Friday Night Jam Sessions - Hidden

Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 p.m. Christmas Show - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-7:30pm, Walter Plant, no admission charge, pass the hat donations. Christmas Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 6:15pm, Lindley Creek, doors open at 6:15, call Cheryl at 956-787-5773 for more information. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Walter Plant, $6pp, for more information call Linda at 956-279-2698. Friday Night Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Hitman, $5pp, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, for more information call 507-273-3895. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweet Water, delicious burgers, chips & soft drinks, singles welcome. Christmas Show - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Ralph Kuster, $6pp. Saturday, December 24 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 See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 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. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:309am, all you can eat pancakes, choice of ham or sausage, biscuits & gravy, free coffee, $4pp, please bring table service. Breakfast - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7:30am, for more information call 361-230-4383. Pancake Breakfast - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, for more information call 956-425-7448. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, for more information call 956-580-2940. Jam - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon, lunch served from 11amNoon, jam begins at noon, great good and music. No jam December 24 & 31. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more information. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am-

12:30pm, for more information call 320808-9589. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments served Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 6pm, Ambassadors of Grace- gospel show, donation, concessions available. Open Music Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, everyone is welcome including acoustic, held in the main club house, light snack is served, no cost, contributions accepted. Candle Light Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-8pm. Christmas Eve Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7pm, music by choir, refreshments following service. Christmas Eve Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8pm. Sunday, December 25 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, everyone is welcome, non-denominational, Pastor Hedtke. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, tom Cassidy leads service, non-denominational, all welcome. Church Services - Southern Comfort See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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Christmas and New Years are approaching fast and we know that you have your mind on family preparations during this holiday season. However, all the preparation, cooking, decorating, shopping, etc. takes a toll on your body. We understand that this can be very frustrating and detrimental to your quality of life. So this holiday season PURE Physical Therapy is offering a week of FREE SCREENS on January 2 through January 6. This is our gift to you, so you can make 2017 the most productive and pain free year yet! This once a year offer is for you if you answer yes to any of the statements below. • Are you experiencing any increased joint, muscle, or back pain in preparing for the holidays. • Do you have back pain when lifting your grandchildren for a family photo? • Do you experience knee pain after endless hours of shopping? • Do you know of a friend or family member who is complaining of pain this holiday season? 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.

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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 gift. 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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Resort, Weslaco, 8:45-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. 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. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell. 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 - 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 - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Brian Dent. Non denominational Church - Circle T

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RV Park, Mission, 9-10am, choir practice Wednesdays at 2pm. Worship Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9-10am, Pastor Roy Gee. Church Service - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am, for more information call Donna at 651-775-6071, no service on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-Denominational service. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, non denominational, everyone welcome, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational service. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, everyone is welcome, come as you are, nondenominational service. Church Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, coffee & donuts prior to service. Church Services - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10am, hymn sing in the evening at 5pm, for more information call 956-425-7448. Traditional Lutheran Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am. Christmas Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Noon, served in the event center, tickets on sale now until December 19th. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm. Ice Cream Social - Mission West Resort, 2:30pm, for more information call 956-585-0624. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, for more information call 603-396-2786. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, cost is $5 per meal. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyons & Friends, public is invited. Special Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Christmas We Are Dark, $9 per couple. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, for more information go to pharrparadisepark. sharepoint.com. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940.

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Hidalgo Festival of Lights offers entertainment for all ages

Wham! Pow! Shazam! Watch out for those superheroes! As the presentation begins each superhero is introduced by Wonder Woman and honored for finally having captured the Joker, Batman’s nemesis, and put him in jail. Spiderman, Superman, Captain American and Batman all take their bows for this wonderful feat! Suddenly who should appear but the Joker himself, who has broken out of jail. He takes on each of the superheroes, defeating them in battle, then escapes out into the crowd proclaiming his intention to ruin the Festival of Lights! All children present are appointed deputies to keep a lookout for this sinister character who may be planning to pull the plug on the lights at the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. As the skit ends, Wonder Woman admonishes the children to be careful, and if they spot the Joker, report him to the police immediately! The young children present loved the skit and promised to be on the lookout for the Joker as they walked through the lighting displays and enjoyed carnival rides. Probably much more a favorite with the adults, Estudiantina Guadalupana Potosima returned for their annual appearances at the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. This prestigious singing group is composed of approximately 25 boys of junior high and high school age with excellent

singing voices. The group had its origin in 16th century Spain and the costumes the boys wear are replicas of a student’s clothing in the 16th century. While early members of the group were known for “song, merrymaking and pranks,” today it is an organization that produces a positive effect on the emotional, social and intellectual development of its members. Their concert on Saturday, Dec. 3, was a mixture of old, well-known Christmas songs and a number of other Christmas songs unfamiliar in the United States but popular in Mexico. Some of the songs, such as “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” sung in Spanish date back to the 14th century. Other familiar songs included “The First Noel” and “Oh Holy Night.” Some lively songs were on a fun level such as Feliz Navidad/I Want to Wish You a Merry Christmas!” On several of the lighter songs people in the audience were asked to dance and the boys selected ladies out of the front row as their partners. In addition to singing and dancing, the boys provided their own music. Several of the boys played the bandurria, which is a Spanish mandolin. Estudiantina Guadalupana is renown in Mexico, performing across the nation as well as the United States and other countries. For over half a century the group has produced many of Mexico’s top singers.

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The superheroes show will continue this Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. other entertainment includes: Dec. 15 Valley View Folklorico and Mariachi Dec. 16 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial Choir Dec. 18 Valley View Conjunto and Cachorritos Dec. 19 Creative Art Studio Dec. 20 Hidalgo High School Mariachi The annual Posada de Ramon Ayala

begins at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Call (956) 843-5311 to check on availability for the Festival of Lights dinner, concert and trolley tours that cost $12 and run through Dec. 20. The festival’s lights will remain on in the city through December 31 so people can drive through the streets and enjoy the sights from their own vehicles, or park and stroll along the lighted streets.

Superheroes Captain America, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman perform a routine at the Hidalgo Festival of Lights stage in front of city hall. Other groups will perform nightly through December 20.

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Razz-Ma-Tazz livens up Siesta Village

By Henry Miller WESLACO - Residents of the Siesta Retirement Village Park have been returning from up north a little earlier this year – and there have been several new residents. That’s good news for not only the park and the community but also for Gayle Mead, the park’s activities coordinator, who likes to see a good crowd at the events she puts on the calendar. She had no problem with that on Sunday as several residents – and visitors from neighboring parks – came early to see the McAllen Nikki Rowe High School show choir Razz-Ma-Tazz. One of eight performing choirs at Nikki Rowe, this group of about 20 students is the premiere mixed show choir at Nikki Rowe. They perform 30 or more times a year, singing, dancing and participating at times with the audience. Sunday, they showed why they are the best of the best. Barb Waitt is a resident at Pine to Palm Park, just down the road from Siesta. She, along with six friends arrived early for nearly front row seats to see the group perform. “I saw them last year,” she said. “And then I saw the flyer for the show here today and so we came to see it. It really is an enjoyable performance.”

Razz-Ma-Tazz sang a variety of traditional Christmas songs, with their own flair sometimes added in. On more than one occasion, singers would walk down the center of the audience, even serenading a visitor in a couple of instances. “I like to have things on the calendar early, to get the word out and to know there are activities going on in advance,” said Mead, a North Dakota native who has been at the Siesta Village since 2002. “Our residents love this group and they’ll be back for their spring show as well.” Stacey Gonzalez has been directing the performers for three years. She said she picks the music and keeps the audience in mind. This season, Razz-Ma-Tazz will perform 20 Christmas shows. Last season the group put on 34 shows in just 19 days. Gonzalez said she starts booking the group in March, months in advance. They began working on their choreography for the spring show earlier this week. Mead, the activities coordinator, said she just kind of “fell into” the activities position and clearly enjoys it. She has plenty of other performances already scheduled including a male quartet from Rio Hondo named “4 HIS Glory” performing on Saturday. Later she has the “Carpenters Once More” putting together a show. Led by Diana Lynn, “Carpen-

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exactly that, and the perfect way to put Christmas in high gear. Razz-Ma-Tazz is scheduled to perform tonight at 7 p.m. at Lemon Tree RV in Mission. In February and March they will be performing at (subject to change) Canyon Lake, Mission; Casa Del Valle, Donna; Aladdin Villas, Mission; Tip ‘O Texas, Pharr; and Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission.

The Razz-Ma-Tazz performance choir from Nikki Rowe does one of its Christmas song and dance numbers at Siesta Village in Weslaco. (Notice the lipstick on the side of the performer’s face.)

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The Mission Area Winter Texan Activ- painting, sculpture, jewelry-making and ities Association will host a series of tour- more. naments and events for Winter Texans beAll participants must be 50 years old ginning with shuffleboard on Dec. 12 and or older and a resident of the park they continuing through Jan. 30. represent. Each participating park must be Opportunities to compete in shuffle- a member of the Winter Texan Activities board, billiards, golf, and bowling will Association. For more information, call be provided. There will also be a Cabaret Sharon Northedge at (956) 598-6250. Dance Feb. 21, from 7 to 10 p.m. AdmisTo register for shuffleboard call Hugh sion is $15. Music is by Keys & Strings. Ross at (810) 656-7338; golf, Sharon An arts and crafts show and competi- Northedge, (956) 598-6250; bowling, tion will be held Feb. 26 at Bentsen Grove. Cathy Sveltecic, (816) 809-4049; and This one-day competition offers opportu- pool, Larry or Dawn Schrader, (956) 538nities to showcase quilting, needlecraft 0506. of all kinds, woodcarving, photography, Events Date Location Shuffleboard-men’s singles Jan. 2 Bentsen Grove Shuffleboard-women’s singles Jan. 6 Bentsen Grove Golf - 4-person scramble Jan. 21 Shary Golf Course Bowling- mixed teams Jan. 7 Incredibowl Bowling-mixed doubles Jan. 8 Incredibowl Bowling-men’s/women’s Jan. 14 Incredibowl doubles Bowling-men’s/women’s Jan. 15 Icredibowl singles Pool-ladies 9-ball singles Jan. 6 Eldorado Acres Jan. 9 W&I Resorts Pool-men’s 9-ball singles Pool-men’s 8-ball singles Jan. 13 Eldorado Acres Jan 16 Bentsen Grove Pool-men’s 1-15 singles Pool-men’s 1-15 singles Jan. 20 Bentsen Grove Pool-ladies 8-ball Jan. 21 Hidden Valley Jan. 23 Aladdin Villas Pool-Men’s 8-ball Jan. 27 Pleasant Valley Pool- ladies’ 8-ball Jan. 30 W&I Resorts Pool-mixed ball doubles

Concert tonight supports Backpack Ministry Casa Del Sol RV Park in Donna is hosting a Backpack Ministry Benefit Concert on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The park is located at 400 N. Val Verde. The concert is a free will offering and all funds will be distributed to the First United Methodist Church for their Backpack Ministry. This ministry fills backpacks with food items every Friday and delivers them to needy families. Each

backpack contains food to help support a family of four to eat over the weekend. The concert features gospel music, an old style sing-a-long, country music and storytelling. Anyone attending is encouraged to bring a camera for free photos with Santa Claus. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Butch Danielski at 956-464-8380.

Imagine singing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “God Bless America,” in Barbershop style four-part harmony. Now imagine having some fun performing tunes like “King of the Road” or “Ragtime Gal” as part of a men’s barbershop chorus that likes to liven things up and have a little fun. Imagine no more, men. If you enjoy singing, and especially if you have sung before in a choir or other group, the Men of A-Chord Barbershop Chorus wants

you to join them. The Men of A-Chord men’s chorus practices on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, located at the southwest corner of Pecan and 2nd Street, in McAllen. Anyone interested in joining or learning more about the group is invited to visit their rehearsals. As one member of the group said, “if you sing a bad note, they don’t jump on you,” and they’re all easy-going guys who like to ham it up.

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Le Peep offers breakfast and lunch specialties Le Peep, located at 7700 N. 10th Street, in McAllen provides some of the best eating for breakfast and lunch to be found anywhere in the Valley. I took the Winter Texan Times Director of Marketing, Norma Reyes, with me on this visit that we both looked forward to with eager anticipation due to the wonderful reputation of Le Peep. The first course for Norma and I was a Gooey Bun, the specialty of the house. It consists of an English muffin covered with brown sugar, cinnamon and toasted almonds. It was a taste of my childhood with the addition of warm toasted almonds, which I love. They even include a serving of cream cheese and “Mom’s” sassy apples on the side. Norma enjoyed it too, especially the toasted almonds, which reminded her of going to the fair as a child. Next I ordered a Crab Cake Benedict, which is an English muffin topped with cream cheese, a crunchy crab cake and eggs topped with Hollandaise sauce. Most people get poached eggs but I chose scrambled. Good Eating! It comes with a serving of peasant potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic salt and sprinkled with parsley. And more apples! Perfect! Manager Marcos Bazaldua said the most popular Eggs Benedict is the Harvest Benedict with cream cheese, sautéed spinach and veggies. The menu also has a variety of pancakes including the seasonal sweet potato pancake, a chocolate chip pancake, a variety of waffles and toast. Norma mentioned the pancake breakfast with one egg, two mini pancakes and two strips of bacon is her mother’s favorite as she is a light eater. But she opted for the California Turkey sandwich instead of breakfast. It was served on pita bread

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Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise Carnival M.S. Freedom - Jan. 21 (8 Days) Ports of call: Cozumel, Mahogany Bay, Belize. Sail out of Galveston, TX, * Include port charges, taxes & fee ................ from $565

Western Caribbean Cruise Carnival M.S. Liberty - Feb. 6 (6 Days) Ports of call: Cozumel, Yucatan (Progreso). Sail out of Galveston, TX, * Include port charges, taxes & fees ....... from $420

Discovery Tuscany - Apr. 27 (9 Days) Incl. 10 meals & Air from SAT .............................. $3149 Taking Deposits NOW!

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The Salvation Army in McAllen gathers donations each year for their “Angel Tree” program, which provides Christmas gifts – toys and clothing – for children from very needy families. This year they are trying to help over 2200 “little angels” though community members donations to sponsor and angel. According to Eloise Montemayor of the Salvation Army, there is very little time left to help as distributions to parents will be made Dec. 16. Montemayor said the children receive a gift bag valued about $50 containing at least four items. Two items come from the child’s wish list while two other items come from the family’s wish list for clothing sweater, shoes, jacket, pants and shirts. Montemayor said people who adopt an angel could do it by themselves or jointly with someone else. Or people with toys or clothing items who did not adopt an angel but who want to make a child’s Christmas happier could drop things items at the McAllen Salvation Army building. Gifts should not be wrapped when they are taken to the Salvation Army offices at 1600 N. 23rd Street in McAllen. For more information, call the McAllen office at 956682-1468. For Winter Texans living in Cameron County, the Salvation Army Headquarters is located at 201 E. Monroe in Harlingen.

Call (956) 423-2456 for information. In addition to the Christmas Angels program that served 620 families and 2092 children, Montemayor said in 2015 the Hidalgo Country Salvation Army provided 13,299 unduplicated nights of lodging in their emergency shelter and distributed 6123 hygiene kits to those who used the shelter. A total of 75,055 meals were served from their Soup Kitchen. A total of 1360 Thanksgiving meals were served. 50,014 meals and 27,087 sandwiches were served to refugees as part of the immigrant relief effort in conjunction with Sacred Heart Church in McAllen between June 11, 2014 and November 30 2015. Rent assistance was provided to 93 residents, food boxes went to 593 residents, 13,016 residents received clothing vouchers, and 7,145 received local bus vouchers. Approximately 502 people received one of “Tim’s Coats.” Box fans were given to 715 people and another 346 received furniture vouchers. Approximately 1263 people took part in Life Skills, English-as-a second-language, or AARP classes provided by the Salvation Army. Totals for services offered in 2016 will not be available until next year. Monetary donations are welcome to support these programs that help the needy. For more information, call the McAllen office at 956-682-1468.

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Port Isabel/SPI Boat Parade is Dec. 18 Reorganized with new sponsors, there will be a Port Isabel/South Padre Island Boat Parade after all. It will take place Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. It will be hosted by Will and Jack’s Burger Shack. Elma Ruiz, chairperson, said the parade will begin at South Point and Long Island Village. It will travel through the swing bridge and cross under the Queen Isabella Causeway traveling along the bay side of the island. Judging will be done at the Painted

Marlin at Jim’s Pier and an award ceremony will be held following the parade at Louie’s Backyard. Ruiz said there are currently 12 boats in the parade that will be lit up with bright lights, characters and many will have special effects such as blowing snow. According to Ruiz, people who would like to ride on one of the boats and take part in the parade can call Jessica Tyler at (956) 579-2158. There is a $20 charge for riding one of the boats.

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gan in the 1990s when she and her husband, Paul, lived in a Victorian house in Rockford, Ill. The house became a part of a village of about 35 Victorian homes near the downtown area. The couple owned an interior design shop that featured glassware and angels. Friends and family members also gave her angels as gifts. Over the years Pfeiffer collected over 1500 angels. Many of those angels are now on display at the Alamo Museum. The Alamo Museum, now run by volunteers, will be open Mondays and

Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteer Herb Moering is willing to open for tours at special times if he is given advance notice. Anyone interested in a tour should call the Alamo Fire Department at (956) 781-2004 to set up a time. Admission is free but donations will gladly be accepted. The museum was closed through the summer and early fall months for renovation of the air conditioning system. The Alamo Museum is located at 130 S. 8th St, in Alamo.

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RV & MOBILE HOME PARK

A Tribute to a Traditional & Country Christmas with many surprises!

Open at Noon

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Live Country Music & Dancing

2016 -2017 12/15/16 • Winter Ranch RV Resort - 7pm

600 State Hwy. 495 - Alamo - 956-783-4587 12/16/16 • Winter Green Estates - 6:30pm 500 North Bryan Rd. - Mission - 989-708-0921 12/17/16 • Winter Haven Village - 7pm 1015 W. Sam Houston Blvd. - Pharr - 605-868-1088 12/18/16 • Valley View Estates - 7pm 2100 Vernon St. - Mission -916-813-9635 12/19/16 • Tropic Winds RV Resort - 7pm 1501 N. Loop 499 -Harlingen -956-423-5484 12/20/16 • Bentsen Grove Resort - 7pm 810 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. - Mission - 956-585-0703 12/21/16 • Bit O Heaven - 6:30pm 1051 W. US Highway 83 - Donna - 603-396-2786 12/23/16 • Rio Valley Estates - 7pm 715 N. Westgate Dr. - Weslaco - 956 -998-9651

Covered Wagon Rides & Pancho Villas Train

New Year’s Show

Call for Group Rates & Packages

956-581-1199

12/31/16 • Park Place - 8pm-1am 5401 W Bus. 83-Harlingen - 956-412-0375 For information concerning booking Ralph for a performance at your facility call 417-230-8198 ralphkuster@sympatico.ca • www.ralphkuster.net

2215 East West Blvd., Mercedes, Texas Linda Anklam Activity Director • 956-565-1506

Online Tickets Now Available at www.hyneseventcenter.com

Llano Grande Upcoming Events December 15th - December 25th Happy Hour• 3-5pm

FISH FRY

ALL-YOU-CAN EAT

Show Times:

• Dec. 15 Twin Palms, Rio Hondo, 7PM • Dec. 16 Oleander Acres, Mission, 7PM • Dec. 17 Fiesta Village, Mission, 7PM • Dec. 18 Christ Church of the Valley, Brownsville, 6PM • Dec. 19 Casa De Valle, Alamo, 7PM • Dec. 20 Tip of Texas, Pharr, 7PM • Dec. 21 Fun N Sun, San Benito, 7PM • Dec. 23 Tropic Starr, Pharr, 7PM • Dec. 31 Carefree Valley New Year’s Eve Dinner Show, Harlingen, 7PM • Jan. 5 Twin Palms, Rio Hondo 7PM • Jan. 7 Roadrunner RV, Alamo 7PM • Jan. 8 Gateway RV, Raymondville 2PM

Thurs., Dec 15 & 22 • 4 -6pm $9.25

Jam Session

Fri., Dec. 16 & 23

Thurs., Dec 22 with Fred Goldsberry

Pass The Hat Event BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

2-4pm • Rec. Hall

NO DANCE • SAT., DEC. 24

Sat., Dec 17 - Dance with Diego 7 - 10pm

Wed., Dec., 21 • 4-6pm

$6.00pp, BYOB AND CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE

Chopped Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Ice Tea or Coffee - $8.75 ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET

“Mexican Fiesta Theme” Free popcorn, ice

Tues., Dec 20 • 7pm

“Mary’s Christma Story” by Myra Green This event is a Pass the hat

Sun., Dec 25 • 12 Noon

Christmas Dinner Served in the Event Center Tickets on sale now until Dec. 19, 2106

KARAOKE DINNER

Wed., Dec., 21 • 5pm

KARAOKE w/HARRY & JUDY BYOB, Bar & Concessions Available

ALL EVENTS LOCATED IN THE HYNES EVENT CENTER

Susan Thomas - Activity Director

(603) 396-2786

EVERY TUESDAY

Country Jam Sessions • 12:00 noon -2:30 pm 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 Dec. 21 * Ralph Custer Christmas Show * $7 Dec. 28 * Folkloric Dance Team RGV * $5 Jan. 4 Goldwing Express $7

EVERY THURS • SOUP SUPPER

4:30 pm • $3 ALL YOU CAN EAT/BYOTS Dessert for sale

EVERY FRIDAY • DANCE

7-10 pm • Popcorn/soda for sale Dec. 16 * Greyrock * $5 Dec. 23 * The Hitman *$5 Dec. 30 No Dance Dec. 31 (SAT) Southern Ashes/New Year’s Eve* 8 to 12 midnight * $14 * Reservation Suggested Jan. 6 Greyrock *$5

EVERY SUNDAY • KARAOKE Karaoke 5 pm

CRAFT FAIR

Second Friday Every Month • 8 - NOON

PATIO SALES

Second Saturday Every Month • 8 - NOON

SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786

1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco, TX

956-968-0322 Happy Hour Dances 3-4:30PM Monday - Diego Tuesday - Lynn Dvorak Wed., Dec. 21 - Wally’s Karaoke Wed., Dec. 28 - The Hit Man Thursday - Regan James Friday - Larry & Mona

Saturday Night Dances (7-10PM) Dec. 17

Route 66

$6 PP

New Year’s Eve Dance 7-11PM Dec. 31

Ron & Nancy

$14 PP

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Public Welcome

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CRAFT SHOWS

January 7 • 8 am - noon February 4 • 8 am - noon March 4 • 8 am - noon

DANCES

Dec. 23 – Diego - $6 Jan. 6 - The Jets - $6

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

Tickets sold in advanced $12 – door $15

Country Jam

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more Friday Dances 7-10pm Dec. 16 - Diego - $6 NO DANCE Dec. 23 & 30

Entertainment Tues., Dec 20 - Ralph Kuster Christmas Show - $7 Monday Night Dinner 4:30-6pm Dec. 19 • Beef & Noodle Dec. 26 - Lasagna

Homemade Donuts

JAMS

Wed., Dec. 21 • 7 - 8:30am

Every Wednesdays – 2-4pm

Biscuits & Gravy

SHOWS FOR 2016

Wed., Dec. 28 • 7 - 8:30am

*Dec. 16 – Leslie Blasing - $7 *SPECIAL TIME 6-8 PM

Jan. 4 – Greg Jones - $7 Jan. 8 - Williamson Branch - PTH

A Division of Wilder Corporation 5401 W. Bus. 83 • Harlingen (956) 412-0375 E. Hall Acres Rd. Paradise 301Pharr TX 78577 S. HWY. 281 Resort (Behind Estate Burger King) (Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

EVERY SATURDAY • Dances – 7pm Dec. 17 • Grey Rock • $5 Dec. 24 • No Dance Jan. 7. Hot Rodz • $5 CHRISTMAS SHOW Dec. 22 • Freewill offering • 7pm Myra Green NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE Dec. 31 • 7pm • $12 Country Roland KARAOKE • Every Wednesday’s 6:30 - Snack Bar Open EVERY SUNDAY • Church Services Non-Denominational - 10am Movies – 7pm – Free See web page for movie of the week Snack Bar Open EVERY TUESDAY BINGO 7pm • Snack Bar Open at 5:30pm

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NEW YEAR’S EVE Sat., Dec. 31 - 8:30pm - 12:30am

Dance w/ Sipe & Country Boys $15 Tickets on Sale Dec. 9 Includes Lunch

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

All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Peggy Creach, Director Kathy Tyler, Director

DANCES • Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE 9pm - 12 midnight

Includes Breakfast at Midnight

Call for advanced tickets $15 pp 956-580-7654

EVERY TUESDAY

WEEKLY JAMS

Every Friday at noon • Lunch 10:45am

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION!

Dec. 31

Dixon Company Band Dance $12Tickets available now!

SHOWS – 7PM

Dec. 15 Backpack Benefit Concert Donation Only Jan. 8 RGV Band Concert - $4 – 3pm Jan. 11 Cook Brothers Veterans Benefit Donation Jan. 19 Maggie Mae - $7

All Welcome • Country Jam - 6pm Food Available 4 - 6pm Looking for Coordinator for Thursday Night Rock N Roll Jam Jan. 26 Leslie Blasing • $15 • 6pm Dinner & Show

ENTERTAINMENT • 7pm Jan. 7 • Freddie & Sheila Jan. 14 • Goldwing Jan. 21 • John Sager Jan. 28 • Adam Pope

DANCES – 7PM Jan. 5 Bottom Line $6 Jan. 12 The Classics $6 Jan. 23 Butch Danielski Anything Goes $5 CRAFT SHOW • Jan 2 • 8am-12noon

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Beverly Girardot Activity Team

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RV RESORT

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 8 PM

CLOSED OPENFOR DAILY 11 CHRISTMAS AM - 8 PM Entertainment Schedule

Feb. 4 • 7pm-11pm EntertainmentSat.Schedule Show & Dance

SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

Dec. 18 Wed. • Kenaston Band Renaissance Rockers Wed. Dec. 21 Thurs. • Al Mikesh Roger Kenaston Band More Fri. music starting Jan. 2017 • The Hitman

1-5pm Barefoot Becky

Thurs., Feb. 16 - $10 - 1-5PM

Debbie & Gordy Sundays 2-6pm

$25Music Sat. Tickets • Country Darrell McCall Sun. • Country Music Bobby Flores Justin Trevino Patio/Restaurant Mona McCall Heart of1-5pm Texas Band German 1-5pm Gene Day Watson

Sat., 18 • 8:30pm ♫JollyFeb. Huntsman Band♫ Mar. 6 • Steven May 1-5pm Sat.Tickets Mar. 5 •$45 Canada Day Doors Open at 6pm Mar. 13 • Renassiance Rockers Lauren Corrine • 6:30-8pm Tues., Mar. 7 - 1-5PM COMING SOON!!! Mar. Friday 20 • Steven May Fry Fish Try Our Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, Open Easter Sunday or ComboThursdays Live Music Dinners w/baked beans, Texas Size Mar. 27 • Renaissance Rockers YEAR ROUND • 1-5pm Sat., Feb. 25 - $5 - 1-5PM

hush puppies, cole slaw and french fries

Pork Tenderloin

SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC 2-6PM YEAR ROUND!

Come Relax and eat on the Deck or Patio by the Rio Grande River

1 Hour Tours or Combo Friday Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. - 12pm Dinners w/baked beans, hush Fish -Seniors (62+): $10 $12 Fry puppies, cole slaw and2-Adults: french Hour Toursfries

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Tue. & Thurs. 1pm 1 Hour Tours $19 -Seniors(62+): -Adults: $23 Mon. Tues. Wed.

CASH ONLY Sat.to- depart 12pmfor Reservations suggested but not required. 15Thurs. minimumFri. for boat $10or to plan 1 hour and 25 minimum for 2 hrs. Call to scheduled-Seniors: your tour hours your group tour of 25 or more. -Adults: $12

214 E. Chimney Rd. - Mission TX 2 Hour Tours Tue. & Thurs. 1pm 956-581-1033 • www.ontheriver.net -Seniors: $19

Riverside In Mission

DIVISION OF WILDER CORPORATION

Every Friday 7-10pm FRIDAY DANCES 7-10PM • $5

Mar. 25 • Route 66 The COOLEST place in the Valley to dance! FRIDAY DANCES Dec. 16NIGHT - Jealous Heart ALL SUMMER COME JOIN US! Dec.Sweetwater 23 - Sweetwater Apr. 1, May 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Jan.6,6June - Sweetwater Sept. 2, & Oct. 7 Delicious Burgers, Chips & Soft Drinks Jealous Heart Welcome Apr. 8, MaySingles 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, & Oct. 14 New Year’s Route 66Dance Apr. 15, June 17, & Sept. 16 Saturday, DecJuly 31,29, 8-Midnight Marshall Law Band George & The Texas Outlaws Apr. 22 & May 20 Mexican Breakfast Diego Included Seating Apr. 29,Reserved May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, & Oct. 28 ArtsSmoking & Crafts Sale Gun 1st Saturday of month Jan.-Mar. July 15, Aug. 26, & Oct. 21 George Outlaws & The 8:00 AM Texas till Noon Sept. 30 Soup, Sandwiches, Pie BYOB - Concessions Available

Blomgren TamiGlen Anderson Activity Director 501 W. OwassaDirector Rd. Pharr, TX Activity 956-782-7886

Texas Trails RV Resort

Welcome home, Winter Texans! Join us for live music & dancing every Wednesday night with Bottom Line Band at 7pm. Catch up with old friends and make some new ones, too!

Saturday, Dec. 17th Craft Show 8am - 12 noon

Entertainment Winter Texan Orchestra Thurs. Dec. 15 - Donations

Lindley Creek Tues. Dec. 20 - $8 Kelli Marie Thurs. Dec. 29 - $5

New Year’s Eve Party Bottomline Band

Featuring

Sat. Dec. 31 • 7pm-12midnight • $15

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duced by South Texas Organics, the largest organic citrus and vegetable grower in the state of Texas. The Holbrook family owns both South Texas Organics and Earth Born Market. “We offer five varieties of grapefruit, including Ruby Red, Rio Star, Whittaker Gold, Texas Grande and white grapefruit,” Emily added. And all of them have a different taste and color. The flesh of the grapefruit ranges in color from white to pink to red. The taste also ranges from the older varieties that have the old, traditional taste, to the newer varieties, like Ruby Red and Rio Star, with a much sweeter flavor. Emily Holbrook prepared a simple but colorful citrus salad consisting of four varieties of grapefruit as well as orange and tangerine slices. This makes a very attractive dish offering a different flavor experience with every bite. In addition to the grapefruit varieties, Earth Born currently has navel oranges, Marrs oranges, Honeyball oranges, Pineapple oranges, Meyer lemons, Valley lemons, Persian limes, tangerines and tangelos. The popular Lulu avocados, which are grown in the U.S., are now in season. Explaining why the Lulu avocados are so popular, Emily said they are creamier and sweeter than the Hass avocados grown in Mexico. And they don’t turn brown when you slice them. Earth Born can ship Valley citrus to your friends and family members back home, offering a selection of gift fruit packages. “We ship Fancy Fruit, which is the highest quality citrus,” said Emily Holbrook. Citrus Juice Earth Born has fresh squeezed, unpasteurized grapefruit juice, orange juice, lem-

onade and limeade made on the premises. Emily said fresh squeezed, unpasteurized citrus juices contain live enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that help boost the immune system. Assistant store manager Denver McGowen said many customers tell her the juice made from organic fruit is simply sweeter tasting than juice made from non-organic fruit. Sweeteners such as 100 percent organic agave, local wildflower honey and whole cane sugar are added to the lemonade and limeade to provide the sweetener it needs. The fresh squeezed citrus juices are known for their excellent flavor – far superior to the supermarket varieties. McGowen said many Winter Texans who are getting ready to go home in the spring come by the store and stock up on juices to take back to family and friends, or to put in the freezer. Cold Pressed Juices McGowen pointed out Earth Born also produces a line of cold pressed juices with different combinations of ingredients that help detox the body. Products used in the juices include pineapple, pear, green apple, cucumber, spinach, celery, lemon, tangerine, kale, romaine lettuce, beets, carrots, ginger, watermelon and even bee pollen, among others. The combination selected depends upon the heath goal the person is trying to achieve. These drinks are 100 percent fruit and vegetable juice with no added sugar. They are cold pressed to preserve nutrient values. “We make all the juices ourselves,” said Russon Holbrook. It’s like taking a daily

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New Year’s Party Saturday Dec 31st 8PM - 12:30AM

Country Sunshine Resort 1601 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco, TX Tickets on sale now $12.50 Tickets can be bought at Resort Office! Call Nancy or Debbie 956-638-3158/956-969-7171

WEEKLY JAMS www.Win Every Saturday Jams be 12 noon Lunc Lunch @ 11am D No Jams 12/24 & 12/31 Swe DANCES - 7pm Peli Route 66 Dec. 16 • $5 De ENTERTAINMENT E Dec. 15 Dec. 1 Ralph Kuster Christmas Show 7pm • $7 Dec Dec. 19 For His Glory • 7pm • $8 Dec. 22 Jeff Gordon Christmas Show 7pm

600 ST HWY 495 ALAMO, TX 78516 (956) 783-4587

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TROPHY Victoria Palms Resort GARDENS The Crowning Touch

602 N. Victoria Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 (956)782-3263

*Schedule Subject to Change*

Christmas Concert Dec. 16 • Cowboy Church - Pass the hat • 7pm WELCOME BACK Dec. 18 • Sweet Adelines - 2pm - $4 Enjoy the Winter Season in the Rio Grande Valley Dances - 7pm Dec. 22 • Hot Rodz- $6 Saturday Night DANCES Dec. 27 • Country Roland - $7 Sweetwater – December 17 - $5 Jan. 3 • Texas Wheels Band - $5 NO DANCE - Dec. 24 New Year’s Eve Jan. 7 • Agency • $9 Dec. 31 • 7pm - $25 Featuring “Pelican West” 7 pm to 10 pm – Setups Available Hot Hors d oeuvre’s Division of WILDER CORPORATION

ENTERTAINMENT

Roger Wayne/Illusionist – Jan. 8 • $6 Jan. 15 • Wade Benson Landry • $7

DANCE

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

Denver McGowen is shown at Earth Born Market with the Texas Grande grapefruit, which has a deep red color like the Rio Star, and a Meyers lemon.

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

Saturday, Jan. 6th

Happy Hour with Regan James • 3pm Dinner - Fish Fry In Restaurant • 5pm Dance with The Agency • 7pm - $9 Entertainment - 7pm Jan. 10 • Bill Chrastil Show - $7 Concerts - 7pm Jan. 15 • Oribson Tribute Jan. 29 • Motown Magic Tickets $14 and $13

Margarita and Soda Set-ups. Free popcorn and ice. BYOB. Singles welcome! All events held in the ballroom For Information on all events call: 956-782-3263

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DECEMBER 15, 2016 I WINTER TEXAN TIMES 25 multi-vitamin in natural, highly concentrated form of nutrition that is fresh, raw and unprocessed. All juices are unpasteurized, have no added sugars or preservatives and provide the highest form of vitamins, nutrients and enzymes.” “We have a ‘farm to bottle concept,’” added Russon. “We use locally grown produce when we can. Apples have to be imported but kale, carrots, spinach, watermelon and other things are locally grown. We choose organic or naturally grown products whenever possible.” Local Honey The store also sells local honey such as the orange blossom honey. Russon Holbrook said, “The local beekeepers put their hives in our organic citrus groves, so the honey harvested there is less likely have been exposed to pesticides.” Many people say both the wildflower and orange blossom honey is excellent for sore throats and colds because it carries the local allergens, said McGowen.

Homemade Fudge, Etc. When you feel like indulging just a little, visit the folks at Earth Born Market and take home some of their wonderful fudge, freshly made right there at the store. They also sell homemade grapefruit and pecan pies. Look for high quality pecans – excellent for those pecan pies for Christmas. Denver also pointed out some gluten-free, non-GMO snacks that can be used on the Paleo diet not seen elsewhere in the Valley. The store carries several similar products designed for those with dietary issues or those who simply want food that is healthier to eat. Russon Holbrook stated Earth Born is planning to expand product offerings in the future. In January look for organically grown kale, cabbage, broccoli, onions and Hawaiian papayas. Go online to www.earthbornmkt.com to see items for sale. Or call (956) 682-2980 for information. Store hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Calling all aspiring filmmakers 55 years and older! Earth Born Market can show you how to section your own citrus fruit to prepare a colorful, delicious citrus salad such as this one. They even offer classes to show you how. Call them at 956-682-2980 for information.

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Welcome Home! & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO. Hospital Beds • Computerized Prescriptions • I.V. Nutrition • Wheel Chairs Oxygen & Respiratory Therapy Equipment • Diabetic Shoes

686-3716

1901 S. 1st • McAllen Open 7 a.m. to 12 Midnight 7 Days a Week

630-5500

5120 N.10th • McAllen Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Sharyland

Chiropractic Center Non-Surgical Orthopedic Spine & Joint Pain Care

Walk-ins Welcome! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-6pm Special Appointment & Emergency Care Also Available

• Pain & Numbness In The Back, Neck, Shoulder, Arm, Leg, Knee & Foot • Home, Work, Sports & Auto Injuries • Suffering From: Headaches, Tension, Stress & Migraines • Complete Diagnosis & Treatment • Exercise Rehab

Dr. Gary W. Whitaker D.C

Call for your same day appointment 584-7388

• Most insurance accepted • DOT CDL Physical Exams • Medicare • Most Major Credit Cards Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-6pm 2422 E. Griffin Pkwy. • Mission, TX 78572 Sat. & Sun. Closed

MICHAEL SEIBA, M.D., F.A.C.S. UROLOGIST A Multidisciplinary Interventional Pain Medicine Practice

We treat all types of pain including but not limited to: Herniated Disk, Back Pain, Sciatica, Neck Pain, Headache, Hip Pain, Arthritis, Diabetic Neuropathy, Degenerated Disk, Shingle Pain, Pain as a result of automobile accidents and work related accidents.

Shahid Rashid, M.D.

Board Certified by The American Board of Anestheliogy Board Certified by The American Board of Pain Medicine Board Certified by The American Academy of Pain Management

Medicare • Medicaid • Worker’s Comp Most Insurances Accepted

• Board Certified • Fellowship Trained in Laparoscopic & Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery

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From pg. 1 Victoria Palms Victoria Palms in Donna is helping 19 families in Mexico to have a merrier Christmas. Doing this project in conjunction with Mabel’s Clinic in Progreso, Mexico, selected families will receive a box with all the food they need to make a special Christmas dinner. Each member of the family also will receive wrapped Christmas gifts. Other residents of Victoria Palms have been making blankets that will be given to families in need through the Cleaker Heald Elementary School. Paradise Park Paradise Park in Pharr residents have a Christmas tree covered with hands bearing a child’s name and age. Persons who take a hand will provide new clothing for the child they selected. In addition to the tree the park also sponsors a Sunday Undies drive where everyone brings socks or underwear for younger children in need. Mission West Some residents of Mission West take turns ringing the bells at the local WalMart for the Salvation Army. Others are actively involved in the collection of food and toy for the Peñitas Food Pantry and its Christmas stocking program. Fun N Sun Members of Fun N Sun’s CRAB (Conservative Riding Adult Bikers) organization are collecting food and toys to be distributed locally to those in need. El Dorado RV Park The ladies at El Dorado RV Park have

as candy, small toys, pencils and socks to be distributed to the people who take part in the Peñitas Community Food Pantry Christmas distribution. While some of the ladies were making the stockings others were knitting winter caps to be distributed to the children. Paradise Park - Harlingen While not tackling a specific Christmas project, the park residents at Paradise Park in Harlingen contribute regularly to Loaves and Fishes, a homeless shelter and food pantry located in Harlingen. The park also has a band, Kitchen Klatter, that regularly gives concerts at nursing homes. Fountain at Peñitas The ladies at the Fountain of Peñitas have been making quilts for veterans. Working in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3895 from La Joya, the ladies will deliver their quilts to veterans at the Alfredo Gonzalez Nursing Home in McAllen. Palm Resaca Residents of Palm Resaca MH Park in Brownsville regularly work at the local food pantry, helping with food distributions for the local needy. Activity Directors: If you would like to be included in a future edition of the Winter Texan Times, sharing what your park is doing to help those in need at Christmastime, send us a paragraph or two along with photographs to news@wintertexantimes.com. Thank you to all our Winter Texan friends for all you do to help those in need. Merry Christmas!

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pg. 3 to create a desk clock that is in the display case at the park and one he even bought – a wild horse Jasper, that came out of the desert lands in the Idaho, Oregon, Utah area. His greatest find, however, may have been on one of the regular Friday hunts with the Bentsen Rock Club on one of the Starr County ranches. There he found what he called a “piece” of Cycad, a predecessor to the palm tree. The “piece” was actually an 85-pound slab of petrified Cycad that Watts and another carried back to the truck. Every year the rock club holds a gem and mineral show – this year it will be Feb. 4 at the park and the Cycad will be the featured rock. “We’ll have several samples of it, a little

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Boats For Sale SEA EAGLE 375FC 12ft. Pontoon style inflatable boat, two fishing chairs on pedestals, Minnkota 40lb. thrust electric motor, foot pump, storage bag, acc. included, slides into long bed pickup, $550, in Mission, 918–232–6332.

Fifth Wheels 2010 38FT. LUXURY 5th wheel, 5 slides, 4 door refrigerator, 2 A/C, dishwasher, 40” SmartTV, $28,000, call 312–543–9809, images: https://goo.gl/ photos/hhvrnn2jDxqZW4uB7. 2000 40 FOOT Teton Home, 3 slides, dishwasher, washer, dryer, hardwood floors, shed with freezer, large awning, site 446, Bit-O’-Heaven, $16,000, call 641-990–4655.

2006 CROSSROADS CRUISER, 28LRL, 2 slides, flat screen, surround sound, satellite dish, call 918–314– 4682. 14X66 FLAMINGO, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, furnished, new floors and counters, covered large screen front porch, double roof, double carport, fenced backyard, shed, lots of shade, asking $11,500, Shady Acres, Donna, call 956-245–0083. 2011 HEARTLAND BIG Horn, lots of extras, asking $32,000, contact for more information and pictures, 785– 215–5344. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956–929– 3824. 2005 SIERRA FIFTH Wheel, 34 1/2 ft. long, 2 slides, rear living room, includes deck, shed & grill. Available this season, good condition, can be moved, call 956-423–6699, Monday-Friday, 9–3, asking $10,500. 1997 TRAVEL SUPREME 40 ft. fully furnished trailer, 2 slide outs, wood flooring which includes a 12x12 shed which has a sink, toilet, washer/freezer and refrigerator and many extra tools are included. Let’s not forget the gas golf cart! $20,000, call 816–263–0278.

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For Sale $38,500 BUYS MOBILE and land in gated community in Edinburg, new storage shed, newly remodeled, completely furnished, 55+ park, call Sandy 218–464-3809. LARGE LOT 46’x80’ with shed, utilities, 55+ gated park in Pharr South Park, 956-787–0911. YAMAHA EF2400ISHC GENERATOR, less than 10 hours use, like new, $1,100, porch swing with attaching hardware, excellent condition, $25, and sideboard/cabinet $75, call 701– 891–9789. ELECTRIC LIFT RECLINER, excel-

lent condition, $175 (cost over $850), call 701-891–9789. EASY CLIMBER STAIR lift rail chair for outside, 6 foot rail, $200, call Rick 956-246–4003. WINEGARD CARRYOUT AUTOMATIC satellite antenna, (Direct, Dish, Bell), and receiver with DVR harddrive, $325, call 956–533–9069. FOR SALE THREE electric mobility chairs all in excellent condition, need to sell, call 913–624–4327. 2015 SINGLE AXEL trailer, 6x12, drop tail-gate, wood floor, asking $1,200, call 573–280–2510. LARGE HALL COMPLETE working PA system, McAllen area, most of the equipment is new or near new, never on the road, asking $10,000. Call Dean 830-832–9893.

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Homes For Sale LUXURY RV LOT $69,900, Retama Village, Mission 40’x100’ shaded and secluded sitting area Palapa, 312–5439809, www.plgh.com/buyourhome/. 55+, 4817 BLUEBONNET, McAllen, move-in ready, 2700 sq. ft., upscale custom designed home, $169,000, call (956) 778–0262. FOR SALE BY Owner, large RV port home in Mission, corner house lot with home or sell seperate. Must sell for health reasons, serious inquiries only, call 850-637–7730. ALAMO, TX, 2BDRM/2Ba/1 garage brick home in La Hacienda Estates, gated community, call 507–838–2635 or 507–380-0492.

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Park Models 2006 FRANKLIN PARK model, 1 bdrm, washer/dryer, 2 patio carport, shed, Bluebonnet Park, Lot 328, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., $18,000 or OBO, call 226–246–4366. 2012 PARK TRAILER, 40ft., 3 slideouts, washer, dryer, furnished, electric fireplace, large deck, awning, carport, $25,900, Fun & Sun Resort, call 405– 641–2856. 1996 TROPHY 12’x32’, many upgrades, covered patio, shed, large lot, $22,500, Bluebonnet Resort, call 956– 250–6070. 12X34 MAYFLOWER, COVERED concrete patio, 8x8 shed, fully fur-

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