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You don’t have to be shopping for a new RV or boat to enjoy this year’s All Valley RV and Outdoor Show. Yes, there will be plenty of RVs and boats, but there will be lots more to see at the 2017 All Valley RV and Outdoor Show being held in Mercedes at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds Jan. 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 but parking is free. According to Salome Welliver, president of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association. This year’s show will be better than ever. “A couple of years ago we changed from just concentrating on RVs to having a show that encompasses all sorts of outdoor activities. The show has grown so that it not only attracts Winter Texans, it gets the attention of the local people as well. Last year over 7000 people attended.” See All Valley RV Show pg. 39

Bulls are bigger than ever at Santa Maria Bullring

According to Fred Renk, owner of the Santa Maria Bullring, the bulls to be used in the opening bullfight of the season on Jan. 8, are bigger than any ever used at the Santa Maria Bullring previously. “They are the size of the bulls used in the big bullrings in Mexico and Spain. The fact there is no picador (a rider on a padded horse who places a long stick placed on the bull’s hump to make him bleed a little bit and lower his blood pressure) or banderillas (men who go out on foot and place sticks on bull’s See Santa Maria Bulling pg. 38

Winter Texans enjoy South Padre Polar Bear Dip

By Henry Miller The water temperature was about 65 degrees, there was a light sprinkle when the morning began and a wind up to 15 miles per hour. For many like Gwen and Jer Johnson, it was a day in paradise – celestial like weather for the annual Polar Bear Dip at Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill on South Padre Island. “We had a wonderful time,” Gwen said. “We stayed after the dip, we listened to some music, ate some corn dogs...it was another great experience. See Polar Bear Dip pg. 37

Jer and Gwen Johnson head back to shore after their annual Polar Bear Dip into the Gulf of Mexico on New Year’s Day.

Petanque gold medalists prepare for GA Olympics

Lise Lemay, of Pleasant Valley Resort in Mission, tosses her ball while practicing petanque at Pleasant Valley Resort in Mission.

By Henry Miller Claude and Lise Lemay are competitive. Really, really competitive. The husband and wife, who are from Rockland, Ontario, Canada and now live in Pleasant Valley Resort in Mission, are geared up for another busy year at the Golden Age Olympics, which begins on Monday, Jan. 16. The annual competition is run by the City of McAllen and will have more than 30 events held at venues in McAllen, Mission, Pharr, Donna and Harlingen. Last year was a good year for the Lemays. Claude and Lise won the mixed doubles in 8-ball billiards, Lise won the gold medal for Texas Hold ‘em Poker, Claude claimed the bronze medal in cribbage and they paired up again to win the gold medal in petanque. Petanque is the most popular of the Golden Age Olympic sports. Close to 100 three-person teams are expected to sign up for this year’s event, meaning up to 450 Golden Age competitors playing in a game that’s something like a combiSee Petanque Medalist pg. 38

Claude Lemay, and wife Lise Lemay are the defending petanque champs for the Golden Age Olympics, which begin Jan. 16.

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Carpenters Once More brings tour to the RGV For those younger baby boomers who loved the songs of the seventies soft rock duo, The Carpenters, such as “Close to You,” “For All We Know,” or “We’ve Only Just Begun,” Diana Lynn will take guests back in time to when the Carpenters were at the top of the music world. Karen Carpenter was known for her pure, sweet voice when she sang. Though she died in 1983, when Diana sings her songs, it is as if Carpenter was singing them. Carpenter’s song, “Close to You,” is still the number one song chosen for weddings. Lynn has been entertaining audiences since she was three years old. Singing with her brother at a young age, Lynn and he became known as the “Donny and Marie” of Christian music, traveling all around the United States. Lynn took a break from entertaining to raise a family. She worked in sales, marketing, as a magician’s assistant and in nursing but eventually decided to follow her life’s dream of entertaining. She moved to Branson 15 years ago. She has performed as the lead female vocal in a Neil Diamond Tribute all over the United States. She co-starred in the hit production, “Duets,” with her husband and Neil Diamond look-and-sound-alike, Keith Allyn. Lynn is starring in her own award winning live Branson Production, “The Carpenters Once More.” Her show is filled with the duo’s songs. In addition to Car-

penter’s songs, Lynn sings country hits and Christian music. She also sings the songs of Olivia Newton John, Amy Grant, Marie Osmond and Crystal Gayle to name a few. Between songs Lynn pays tribute to Karen Carpenter and gives information about the late singer during the shows. This, along with the costume changes that model the clothes Carpenter wore, make the show special. In Branson “The Carpenters Once More” tribute show was nominated for Show of the Year and Tribute Artist of the Year by Branson Show Awards and was nominated for the Branson-based Terry Music Awards including Best Matinee Show of the Year. Young baby boomers will remember Karen Carpenter singing, “I Need to Be in Love” and “For All We Know,” and many others from the time they were in college or just starting out in the work world. “The Carpenters Once More” can be seen Jan. 5 at Tip O’ Texas RV Resort in Pharr; Jan. 10, Bentsen Grove, Palmview; Jan. 11, Bit O’ Heaven, Donna; Jan. 13, Twin Palms, Rio Hondo; Jan 14, Sleepy Valley, Mission; Jan. 15, Pharr South; Jan. 20, Alamo Country Club; Jan. 21, Border Theater, Mission; and Jan. 26, Schlitterbahn, South Padre Island. On Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. there will be a special show for activity directors only at the Border Theater in Mission.

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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, January 5 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4pp. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, everyone is welcome. 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. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. 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. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. Rock & Roll / Big Band jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, all welcome, lunch served starting at 11:30am, for more information call 956-223-9359, no jam Feb.16th. 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. Country Music Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 1-3:30pm, lunch available from 11:30am, free admission, concessions open til 2pm, homemade ice cream bars available during intermission, musician/singer singup starts at 11:30am- first

come, call 479-981-0526 for more information. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, featuring returning favorite, Chuck Mathis, public is invited. 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, The Classics, pass the hat, Hynes Event Center, BYOB, bar and concessions available. 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, 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, $3pp, BYOTS, dessert for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Country Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified instruments. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Wilson String Band, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956-2792698. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee & cookies available at intermission for a donation, pop and ice cream bars for sale, for more information call Diane- 956-683-5160. Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, Billy Ryan Country Show, $6pp, contact Carol at 708-946-2435. Karaoke & Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Karaoke with Jack & Laurie Marrow, free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., BYOB, door prizes, pop available, donations for ice and popcorn. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession available, for more information call 605-6106114. Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9:30pm, everyone welcome to come and sing or just to listen, free admission, bring your own refreshments, call 956787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Show - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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for more information call 956-581-6718. Friday, January 6 Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-10am, in conjunction with patio sales, $4.50pp, for more information call 262-497-4241. Bake Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-10am, in conjunction with patio sales, for more information call 262-4974241. Patio Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11:30am, for more information call 262-497-4241. Craft Sale - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, home made pies, donuts, coffee, lunch is served at 10:30am, for more information call 956358-2454. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 10am. 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 - Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 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 - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. 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. Show - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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6:30pm, Dixon and Company, $6pp, for more information call 956-968-7516. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Andy & Brenda- The Coin Collection, $5pp, door prizes, and popcorn. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, The Agency, $9 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-782-3263. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $7pp, concessions available. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys & Strings, $5pp, BYOB, ice & soda available. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Wilson String Band, $6pp, for more information call Linda at 956279-2698. Friday Night Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Greyrock, $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. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Mario Rosales, $7pp. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Sipe & Country Playboys, $5pp,

soda, water & ice available. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Texas Whiskey Band, $6pp at the door. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, delicious burgers, chips & soft drinks, singles welcome. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, The Classics, $6pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Goldwing Express, advance tickets $7pp, at the door $7pp, advance ticket salesare from WednesdayFriday, 10am-1pm, doors for the show open at 6pm. Pro- Show Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, no admission, for more information call Joy Norris at 956483-9210. Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm, Magician Roger Wayne, $6pp. Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm, Wilson String Band, $6pp. Dance/ Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Louie Long & The Drifters, $6pp, dance or watch & listen to the show. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, tickets $8pp, reserved seating with ticket purchase, popcorn & soft drinks available, doors open at 6:30pm, for more informa-

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tion call 956-520-8797. Saturday, January 7 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 956-585-5061 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. Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7am, $3pp. Pancake Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring your own table service. 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. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, choice of pancakes, waffles or french toast and choice of ham or sausage with applesauce & coffee, $4pp, for more

information call 612-240-8969. 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. Craft Sales & Flea Market - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, call Lynn for more information at 956-532-5856. Patio Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-464-3326. Craft & Flea Market - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, food available, for more information call 414-640-0994. Patio Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon. Arts & Craft Sale - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, door prizes, soup, sandwiches, chips and pie. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, biscuits & gravy, for more information call 308-530-6473. Annual Hand-Crafted Sale - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, breakfast will be served from 8-10am. Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Jam - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon, lunch served from 11am- Noon, jam begins at noon, great good and music. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more inforSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 mation. 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. Dinner Show - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 5pm, Wilson String Band, for more information call 956-464-3326. 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. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Johnny Ray Gomez Accordion Show, $6pp. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James and Hired Hand with Brenda Cohn, $6pp, doors open one hour prior to dance, BYOB, soda, ice, and popcorn available. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Hitman (Special Dance celebrating Canada), $6pp, BYOB, and free ice. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Agency, $9pp, doors open at 5:30 p.m., BYOB, concessions and set ups available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Daddy D Three (50’s & 60’s

music with comedy), ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., $6 pp, for more information call 507-2510172. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Sweetwater Dance, for more information call 956-783-5008. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Cathy Erickson Band (Middle River, MN), $5pp, refreshments available, BYOB. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-8:30pm, Southern Anthem (Country and Gospel) $7pp, pop and ice cream for sale, for more information call Diane- 956-683-5160. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, “The Big Show” with Big Clayton, America’s piano player from Branson, $6pp, for more information call 262-497-4241. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Hot Rodz, $5pp, for more information call 956-283-8035. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, The Coin’s, $6pp, for more information call 956-638-3158. Dance - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, for more information call 956-585-5704. Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Paul Eve, $6pp, for more information call 956-425-7448. Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mis-

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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. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20-10:30am, Pastor Lee Tracey. 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. Church Services - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 10am, Non- Denominational services with Pastor Bob Kracht, communion first Sunday of the month. Traditional Lutheran Church Service LCMS - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, Rev. Tom Hedtke. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, old time and country music, for more information call 763-242-7214. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm. Variety Jams - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30-3:30pm, refreshments available. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 2pm, 4 His Glory, doors open at 1 p.m., $6pp at door. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 2pm, Orphan Train, $5pp, for more information call 956-599-9066. Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 2-4pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp. Show - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2pm, Wilson String Band, tickets $6pp. Ice Cream Social - Mission West Resort, 2:30pm, for more information call 956-585-0624. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 3pm, Magic Valley Chorus, for more information call 956-961-5764. 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. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 6pm, Roger Wayne / Illusionist, $6 pp, doors open 1 hr. before showtime, concessions available. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyons & Friends, public is invited. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Southern Anthem, for more information call 715-9282347. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Walter Plant (Gospel Show), for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956-279-2698. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, for more information call Birdy at 916-813-9635. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Absolutely Country/Definitely Gospel- variety show, $7pp, concessions available. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, for more information go to pharrparadisepark. sharepoint.com. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Goldwing Express, $6pp, for more information call 956-357-5498. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940. Heart to Heart - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7pm, featuring the “Heart and Soul of Branson”, donation, gates open from 6-6:45pm. Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Bernie & Red, $7pp. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, J.C. Bullock, $6pp. Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Bellows ‘N Brass, $5pp, bring your own set-up, ticket sales will begin at 6pm at the door. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Swinging Cajun, $5pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, John Sager, $8pp, Hynes Event Center, BYOB, bar and concessions available. Monday, January 9 Craft Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served. Weslaco Farmer’s Market - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 9-10:30am. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 9:30-11:30am, New musicians, instruments only, for more information contact See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 Annette at 248-921-6867. sions available during the jam, for more Meal - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 11am- information call 918-916-0541. 12:30pm, pre- jam luncheon, everyone Jam Session - Alamo Palms MH & RV welcome, soup, sandwiches, homemade Park, 1pm, for more information call 955pies & drinks. 787-7571 or 956-369-1049. Jam & Lunch - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, Bluegrass & Country Jam - Yellow 12:30pm, Jay & Tammy, lunch at 11 am, Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, music is for more information call 956-783-5440 acoustic. or 956-279-2698. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Jam Sessions - Southern Comfort Re- Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass sort, Weslaco, 12:30pm, light lunch avail- the hat, BYOB, free ice. able at 11:00 a.m. for purchase, for more Meals - Mission West Resort, 3:30information call 956-638-3158. 5:30pm, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken, Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlin- french fries, onion rings, and beverages, gen, 1-3pm, country music, amplified in- for more information call 956-585-0624. struments ok. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, MisMusic Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, sion, 4:30-6pm, stuffed pepper night. 1-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments, Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, and bring a friend. 5-6pm. Rock and Roll Jam - Enchanted ValCountry Jam - Mission West Resort, ley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch served 5:30pm, concessions available. 11:30am -12:30pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, MisJam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, sion, 5:30-8pm, dinner is served from 1-3pm, directed by Glenn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Col- 4pm- 5:30pm before jam, $5pp. lins, free admission, snacks, coffee, cookCountry Jam - The Grove Subdivision, ies available, jammers by invitation only. San Juan, 6-8:30pm, light lunch available Come and enjoy music and social time. for donation, for further information call Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mis- 956-781-1840. sion, 1-3pm, for more information call Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch LeRoy Kuhler 515-802-9421. RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, 4 His GloCountry Side Jam - Countryside RV ry- Gospel Quartet, $6pp. Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch at the Country Variety Show - Bluebonnet RV Park, Side Cafe open from 11am- 1pm, serving See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14 a variety of lunches each week, conces-

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From pg. 13 Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, Mission, 7-9pm, direct from Branson, everyone welcome, lunch available from MO, John Sager, $7pp, public is invited. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Park, Mission, 7pm, Helen Russell & Ray & Gynger, best cake in the Valley at Company, $6pp, open to the public. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mis- half time, for more information call 262sion, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $7pp, for more 497-4241. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, information call 956-584-2654. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee & cookies MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Freddie & Shelia served. Jam - Lakewood RV Resort, HarlinShow, for more information call 956-464gen, 1-3pm. 3326. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, Entertainment - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7-9pm, Goldwing Express, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30am. Acoustic Jam - Fig Tree RV Resort, $6pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Harlingen, 1-3pm, come join in with the Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Country Ro- musicians or just sit back and enjoy the music, call 956-423-6699. land Jr., $6pp. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, MisTuesday, January 10 Craft Show - Winter Ranch RV Resort, sion, 1:30-3pm, Orphan Train, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6 p.m., up to $7 pp, Alamo, 8am-Noon, variety of items. Countrycizing - Casa del Valle Park, for more information call 956-585-9264. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, Alamo, 10am, for more information call La Feria, 1:30pm, bring your own instru956-783-5008. Computer Class - Casa del Sol, Donna, ments, voice or both, cookies & refreshments available at break. 11am-Noon. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, refreshments, do- Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass nations, popcorn & soda for sale, for more the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, information call 603-396-2786. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Park, Al- Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, amo, 12:30pm, for more information call BYOB, snacks, popcorn & soda for sale, 956-783-5008. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 for more information call 603-396-2786. Show - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mis- 7-9pm, J.C. Bullock, tickets $6pp. sion, 4-6pm, choice of 2 large tacos or Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mistaco salad, choice of chicken or beef, des- sion, 7pm, Carpenters Once Again, $10pp. sert, coffee or tea, $6pp, for more inforBingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mismation call 507-696-0395. sion, 7pm. Jam Food - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Dance - Paradise Park Resort, HarMission, 4-6pm, all are welcome. lingen, 7-10pm, Hired Hand, $5pp at the Country Music Jam - Enchanted Val- door. ley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal Wednesday, January 11 served before 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., for more Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Reinformation call 956-874-8674. sort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more inforCountry Jam - Canyon Lake RV Re- mation call 956-585-0703. sort, Mission, 6pm, all are welcome. Big Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Country Jam - Country Palms RV Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, biscuits & Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm. gravy, blueberry & plain pancakes, eggs, Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, sausage, fruit, drinks & more. Donna, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $7 pp, margarFlea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, ita and soda set-ups available, free pop- 8am-Noon, public is welcome, for more corn and ice, BYOB concessions open, information call 956-585-9264. for more information call 956-782-3263. Craft Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Park, 8am-Noon, lunch will be served at Mission, 7pm, Castaways, $6 pp, conces- 11:30am, for more information call 712sion available, for more information call 249-7486. 605-610-6114. Bluegrass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Park, Mission, 9-11am, Homemade goodDiego & Edith, for more information call ies. 956-783-5440 or 956-279-2698. Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am7pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm. 12:30pm, for more information call 956Entertainment - Southern Comfort 423-5484. Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Freddie & Sheila, Weight Watchers Meeting - Palm $7pp, for more information call 956-638- Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 11:30am3158. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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From pg. 15 1pm, for more information call 956-4643326. Lunch - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, join us for lunch and enjoy the views along the Rio Grande, menu varies weekly at a great price, for information call the park, 956-585-5061. Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30pm, for more information call 956-425-7448. Variety Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, with Bob Dollie, lunch served, opens at 11:30am. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, for more information call 956423-3137. Happy Hour - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Carlos Cannes, pass the hat, BYOB. Pancake/Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, $5 all you care to eat, also includes eggs and applesauce, bring own table service. 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. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, bar & concessions available, no karaoke January 18. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm,

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Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Reveals How to Naturally Heal Back Pain and Sciatica For Good. Do you suffer with back pain or leg pain when you stand or walk? Do you have pain when you sit for long periods or drive? Do you experience pain, numbness or tingling into your butt, groin or down your leg? Does your back ever “go out” if you move the wrong way? Are you afraid your pain will get worse if you don’t do anything about it? If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) – the Lower Back and Sciatica Workshop may be a life changing event for you… “Amy and Frank did an outstanding job on my right leg and lower back, I feel so good that I can now put on my socks on my own and enjoy my time with my family.” - Reyes Garcia “Lately I am not paying a cleaning lady because I can do it myself!”- Roberta Barriere II “Now I can sleep the night through without pain.”- Marilyn Eisenmenger Hello, Back pain and sciatica can completely ruin your life. I’ve seen it many times. • It can make you lean on the shopping cart when walking through the grocery store (how embarrassing)… • It can take your focus away on enjoying your life…like spending time with your children or grandchildren… • It can mess up your work or force you to do a job you don’t want to do… • It can ruin your travel plans… • And it can take away your ability to live life…having to rely on others…or to wait for you to sit down for a minute. And less movement and enjoying of life can lead to depression, increased stress and a sedentary lifestyle (mostly sitting…not moving much) which leads to bigger health problems…and life problems. Here at Pure Physical Therapy, the Sciatica and Lower Back Specialists have helped 100’s of people from right here in McAllen, and the rest of Hidalgo County who have suffered needlessly with lower back pain and sciatica. It’s our SPECIALTY. By request, I’m hosting a Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop here at Pure Physical Therapy in McAllen Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Register now at: Link: purept.ptworkshops.com/workshop?source=wtt If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake back pain and sciatica sufferers make which actually stops them from healing… • The 3 Most Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and Sciatica… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Pain (and save you a ton of time and money) • How a problem in your back can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your leg… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.

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From pg. 17 Country Music Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 1-3:30pm, lunch available from 11:30am, free admission, concessions open til 2pm, homemade ice cream bars available during intermission, musician/ singer singup starts at 11:30am- first come, call 479-981-0526 for more information. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, featuring returning favorite, Chuck Mathis, public is invited. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Concert - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, ‘The Orbison Years’, $14/$12pp in advance or $15pp at the door, for more information call 956-6383158. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Diego, pass the hat, Hynes Event Center, BYOB, bar and concessions available. 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, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large chicken breast or porkloin sandwich, homemade slaw, fried potato wedges- $5.50 each, tea

How Do I Register for the Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop? Call our office to register at (956) 994-8880. When you register, we will mail you The Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Worksheet which you will bring with you to the event. We only have 40 seats available for the event…and this will be promoted on Face Book and mailed out to the general public. So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now…Call (956) 994-8880. How Much Is It to Attend? The event is FREE. Please call to register as spots fill fast As a Special Bonus…the first 10 people to call and register for the event will receive a $10.00 gift card. All 40 attendees for the Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Workshop will receive a Special Report: “The Top 10 Burning Questions for Sciatica”.

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From pg. 18 Sweetwater, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956-279-2698. Concert - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, ‘The Orbison Years’, SOLD OUT, $14/$12pp in advance or $15pp at the door, for more information call 956-638-3158. Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9:30pm, everyone welcome to come and sing or just to listen, free admission, bring your own refreshments, call 956787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Show - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Williamson Branch Family, $6pp, for more information call 956-581-6718. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Mario Rosales, $7pp. Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Mollie B., tickets $12 in advance and $15 at the door, door opens at 5:30pm. Dance- Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, $5pp, BYOB, setups available, also popcorn, for more information call 830-613-1616. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Billy Droze, $5pp. Friday, January 13 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, craft itemshomemade, jewelry, clothes, tools, etc.,food for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH

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From pg. 19 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, Hitman, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Fred Goldsberry, pass the hat, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. 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 Cruiser’s Dance, doors open at 6:15, call Cheryl at 956787-5773 for more information. Show - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Tim Hadler & Catrina Campbell, $6pp, for more information call 956-9687516. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Denim & Diamonds, $5pp, door prizes, and popcorn. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Re-

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

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Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Helen Russell & Company, $7pp. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, South Texas Whiskey, $5pp, soda, water & ice available. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & S. Knight, $6pp at the door. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, delicious burgers, chips & soft drinks, singles welcome. Karaoke - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Ray & Millie, $2pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, advance tickets $7pp, at the door $7pp, advance ticket salesare from WednesdayFriday, 10am-1pm, doors for the show open at 6pm. Pro - Show Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, no admission, for more information call Joy Norris at 956483-9210. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, The Jacob Austin Show, $6pp. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp, Hynes Event Center, BYOB, bar and concessions available.

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Pauseway, collectively known as Southern Anthem, are returning to the Rio Grande Valley in January to entertain Winter Texans. This family band is known for bringing a fresh sound to long-time country music, bluegrass and gospel favorites. What started with providing interim entertainment at a local theater has taken them on an unimaginable journey. They have performed in churches, auditoriums, fairs and festivals, in Branson, made national television appearances on RFD TV, and had requests to perform from Nashville. Southern Anthem is known for tight harmony and live instrumentation. Mikaela is singer, songwriter and bass player. She has been performing live for over six years and feels right at home on stage. Derek plays lead guitar, mandolin and banjo, and creates a unique sound for their band. His voice creates their signature three-part harmony and now that he is maturing, he is taking on lead parts. He is also the jokester of the group providing the comic relief to the show. Logan is the youngest musician in the band and is full of energy. He is a talented fiddle player whose abilities at a young age “bring down the house!” He is also a

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In 2011 the Mollie B Polka Party aired on RFD-TV and ran for several years, airing on Wednesdays and Saturdays to over 55 million homes. Mollie B’s Christmas Special was performed live at the RFD-theater in Branson from 2011 through 2014. The theater holds 200 people and the band that performed included 33 renowned musicians for the two-hour performance. In 2016 Millie hosted a polka documentary called “Polka” that will be aired on Wisconsin Public TV in March of this year. Mollie B has performed on Caribbean Cruises, played at Wurstfest in New Braunfels, and played at Iowa Governor Culver’s inauguration. She performed at the President’s Palace in the Dominican Republic and the Library of Congress and the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. She has performed with many of the top polka bands across the country Through the years Mollie has won numerous awards. In 2009 and 2012 she was the United States Polka Association’s favorite female vocalist. In 2010 The Polka America Corporation named “Freshly Squeezed” by Squeezebox, best contemporary Polka of the year. From 2011 to 2015 she was named favorite fe-

male vocalist by the International Polka Association. From 2011 to 2014 she had the best variety polka CD of the year with the Mollie B. Christmas Specials. In 2015 Polka American Corporation named her the best variety CD of the year and the Best Polish style CD of the year. In 2013 she was named Promoter of the Year by the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. She was inducted the Iowa Polka Hall of Fame in 2015.

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Family Owned and Operated By The Martin Family! Howling Trails Public Golf Course Next Door

Welcome Back Winter Friends

Bert Ogden RV Center & Body Shop Open Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm

Martin Valley Ranches

1400 E. Exp. 83 • Mission, TX Corner of Exp. 83 and Bryan Rd. WWW.BERTOGDEN.COM

BODY SHOP: (956) 581-0771 - FAX: (956) 581-0098 RV: (956) 585-4444 - FAX: (956) 580-4906

Why rent? Buy your RV lot 40 x 75 for $9,500 - $8,500 Lots 272-280 All underground utilities. House lots $20,000 $2,500 down Lots must be developed and occupied within 24 months

Custom Build the Home of your Dreams at Martin Valley & Leisure Valley Ranches

In a 55+ Retirement Community, 2480 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms with lot only at $154,500 on display. With your floor plan or ours built to suit. Owner financing to fit your income schedule, allow 14 weeks for construction time. Martin Valley Ranches has a beautiful 10,000 sq. ft. rec hall with indoor/outdoor pool.

SPEC HOMES ON DISPLAY

Over 3000 lots sold to satisfied Winter Texans in 8 parks. Only 28 RV lots and 9 home lots left. Call 712-389-2935

Leisure Valley Ranch 55+ Retirement Community

FOR MORE INFORMATION COME VISIT OR CALL (712)389-2935 7400 W. Exp. 83 • Mission, Tx • 956-585-2131

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

Thursday Jan. 12

SHOW Huddleston Hall $12 Advance $15 Door

7pm

Doors open 5:30pm Meet and Greet

Now On Sale!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Peggy Creach, Kathy Tyler Directors 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Same location, New address

DANCES & DINNER

Wednesday Dances 5-8pm

www.WinterRanchActivities.com

WEEKLY JAMS www.WinterRanchActivities.com Friday Night Dances – 7pm - $5 Every Saturday 12 noon Jan. • Regan Hand Jams begin Sat,6 Dec. 3rd –James/Hired noon Concession Stand - No Jams 12/31 Jan. 13 • Dixon Company Band Lunch available @ 11am DANCES - 7pm Jan. 20 • Tavie’s Rock & Roll Dances – 7pm Jealous Heart Jan. 6 • $5 Jan. 27 • Diego Saurina Sweetwater • Dec. 2nd The Agency Jan. 13 • $9 Feb. 3 • Sweetwater Pelican West 9thRussell & Co. Roger Kenaston Band Feb. 10 •• Dec. Helen Craft Show Jan. 20 • $5 Concession Available • BYOB ENTERTAINMENT Dec., 13th • 8 – noon Tuesday’s Entertainment – 7pm - $7 Entertainment Jan. 12 - 7pm • $7 *Jan. 10 • Bernie & Red Dec. 11 • Razz Ma Tazz 2pm

Mario Variety Show

Sandwiches and chips wll be served 5:30-6:30pm Tickets & For More Informaton call (956) 585-0703.

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

WINTER RANCH RV RESORT

CRAFT SALE & LUNCH Jan. 10 • 8am - 12 Noon QUILT SHOW & LUNCH Jan. 24 • 8:30am - 12:30pm GARAGE SALE Jan. 20 • 8am - 12pm

*Advanced Tickets Availble 10am-12 Noon Dec. 15 - Ralph Kuster Jan. 3 & 5 Cash only in the activities office Christmas Jan. 17 •Show Big Clayton

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

A Division of Wilder Corp.

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ARPENTER C S Once More

When Where 1/4/2017 1/5/2017 1/7/2017 1/10/2017 1/11/2017 1/13/2017 1/14/2017 1/15/2017 1/20/2017 1/21/2017 1/23/2017 1/26/2017

Siesta Village – Weslaco Tip O Texas – Pharr Border Theatre – Mission Bentsen Grove – Palm View Bit O Heaven – Donna Twin Palms – Rio Hondo Sleepy Valley – Mission Pharr South – Pharr Alamo Country Club – Alamo Border Theatre – Mission Tropic Winds – Harlingen Schlitterbahn – South Padre Island

CALL 417-464-8497 FOR INFORMATION

Jan. 24 • Mario Rosales Jan. 31 • Goldwing Express Feb. 7 • Greg Jones

Jan. 4 & 11 – Jack Kays Jan. 18 – Keys & Strings Jan. 25 – Jeff Crocker

Wednesdays Dinner: Tacos & Chalupas 5-7pm

Friday Dances 7-11pm Jan. 6 – Wreckless Texas Jan. 13 – Texas Breed Jan. 20 – Route 66 Jan. 27 – Brady Honeycutt Fridays Dinner:

Jan. 6 & 20 - Chicken Fried Chicken Jan. 13 & 27 - Roast Beef 5-7pm

Saturday Dances 7-11pm Jan. 7 – Gatos Locos Jan. 14 – The Wanted Jan. 21 – Chris Rivers Jan. 28 – Casual Fox Every Sundays

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

Don’t Miss The Comedy and Music of Bernie and Red

Shuffleboard Tournament - 2pm

Dinner Every Thursdays - Loaded Tators 5-7pm Saturday & Sunday - Kay’s Grill 1-4pm

Canyon Lake RV Park EVERY TUESDAY

JANUARY 2017 TEXAS

All shows at 7pm unless otherwise noted.

Fri • 7th Orange Grove RV

Edinburg.TX

Sun • 8th Bentsen Grove RV.

Mission.TX

Tues • 10th Alamo Rose RV.

Alamo.TX

956-383-7931 Show#3 956-585-0703 Show#2 956-783-2600 Show#4

Sun • 15th Valley View Estates. Mission.TX Sat • 21st Mission West RV

916-813-9635 Show#5 Alamo. TX (1.30pm) 956-279-2698 Show#1 Mission.TX

Sun • 22nd Sunshine RV.

Harlingen .(2pm)

Tue • 24th Tropic Star RV

Pharr.TX

Wed • 25th Winterhaven Res. Sun • 29th Winter Ranch RV

Brownsville(6:30pm) 956-831-7755 Show#3 Weslaco.TX 956-969-3558 Show#2 Alamo. (3pm)

Mon • 30th Texas Trails RV.

Pharr. (2pm)

Wed • 18th Alamo Rec-Veh

Thur • 26th Siesta Village

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NEW SHOW

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NEW SHOW

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NEW SHOW

956-787-6538 Best of Show St Baldrick’s Charity, helping children with cancer.

Thank you to our sponsors

Mission West RV Resort 956-585-5557 www.bernieandred.com

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

Looking for Coordinator for Thursday Night Rock N Roll Jam

ENTERTAINMENT • 7pm

Jan. 7 • Freddie & Sheila Jan. 14 • Goldwing Jan. 21 • John Sager Jan. 28 • Adam Pope SHOW & DINNER

Jan. 26 • Flying J Wranglers

7pm • $5pp Spaghetti Dinner • $6

Beverly Girardot - Activity Team 4770 N. Mayberry Road, Mission 956-580-7654

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BIT O HEAVEN

1701 N. International Blvd, Weslaco, TX

RV & MOBILE HOME PARK

956-968-0322

Happy Hour Dances 3-4:30PM Monday - Diego Tuesday - Lynn Dvorak Thursday - Regan James Friday - Larry & Mona (1/6 - 1/20) Friday - Hitman (1/13 - 1/27) Saturday Night Dances (7-10PM) Jan. 7 Hitman $6 PP (Help us celebrate Canada’s 150th)

Jan. 14 Bottomline Band Jan. 21 Regan James Jan. 28 Pelican West

$6 PP $6 PP $8 PP

(Cancer Fundraiser)

Line Dancing Workshop Jan. 28 - 1-4pm - $5 PP

(Doors open at Noon, Cancer Fundation)

ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS - 7PM

Jan. 22 Jason Whorlow $7 PP (The Piano Man)

Shannon Clugston, Activity Director 417-499-3395

Susan Thomas - Activity Director

CRAFT SHOWS

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

DANCES

Jan. 6 - The Jets - $6 Jan. 13 - Diego - $6

Jan. 20 - Swing Street Big Band - $7 Jan. 27 - Jul and The Chrome Wheels - $7

KARAOKE

Jan. 7, Jan. 21, & Feb. 4

JAMS

Every Wednesdays – 2-4pm

SHOWS FOR 2017

EVERY FRIDAY • DANCE

Jan. 6 Greyrock *$5 Jan. - 13 Walter Plant - $5 Jan. - 20 Sweetwater - $5 Jan. 27 - Hired Hand/Regan James - $6 7-10pm Popcorn/Soda For Sale

EVERY SUNDAY KARAOKE 5PM

DANCE

Feb. 9th Valentine Dance - (Richard Lynch)

CRAFT SALE

2nd Friday of each month (Jan 13th, Feb 10th, March 10th) 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon For info call Harold Perry (570)-278-3082

PATIO SALE

1st Saturday of each month ( Jan.7, Feb.4, March 4) 8:00 a.m.-12 noon

ILLUSIONIST

Mission Bell RV Resort

Jan 11 McAllen Mobile Park, McAllen, TX 956-874-5041

group!” Winter Texan Times

Dessert For Sale

Shows Start at 7pm

Jan. 9th - Freddie & Shelia Show Jan. 16th - Williamson Branch Jan. 23rd - Tavie “Rock & Roll” Show Jan. 30th - J.C. Bullock

Activity Director Connie Perry 1-800-221-0987 • (956) 464-3326 www.palmshadowsrvpark.com

Jan 8 Alamo Palms, Alamo, TX 320-344-1011, 6pm

“Activities’ Directors RAN to book this

Popcorn/Ice Cream & Soda for Sale

EVERY THURS. • SOUP SUPPER 4:30pm • $3 ALL YOU CAN EAT/BYOTS

ENTERTAINMENT

Second Saturday Every Month • 8am-12Noon SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786

Per Week Schedule: Jan 8 Park Place, Harlingen, TX 10:15am (church service)

FUN

EVERY WED. • ENTERTAINMENT 6:30PM

Jan. 11 - Carpenters Once More Tribute • $7 Jan. 18 - J.C. Bullock • $6 Jan. 25 - Southern Anthem • $6

A Division of Wilder Corporation 5401 W. Bus. 83 • Harlingen (956) 412-0375

For Full RGV Schedule, visit www.williamsonbranch.com/tour

FAMILY

COUNTRY JAM SESSIONS • 12:00pm -2:30pm Lunch for sale at 11 am Happy Hour with Diego • 3:30-5 pm *Donations BYOB/Popcorn & Soda for Sale

JAM

Big Band/Rock & Roll Every Friday Night from 7-9pm Musicians and Vocalists by request only Call Roger Steiger at 507-273-3895

Second Friday Every Month • 8am-12Noon

January 2017

DANCING

EVERY TUESDAY

200 N. Val Verde Road • Donna, Texas 78537

Jan. 8 - Williamson Branch - PTH Jan. 18 - Tavie’s Rock N Roll - $6 Jan. 25 - Mario Rosales - $7

Singing in The Valley

HARMONY

(603) 396-2786

Jan 12 ElDorado RV Acres, Palmview, TX 956-581-6718 Jan 13 Oleander Acres, Mission, TX 956-585-9093 Jan 14 Fiesta Village, Mission, TX 956-585-9264 *Call # for Tickets**Show 7pm, unless noted*

CRAFT FAIR

PATIO SALES

Roger Wayne

You’ll laugh Till You CrY!

WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETINGS

Each Wednesday • 11:30am - 1:00pm

Mollie B Show

Fun Show, with lots of audience participation

SHOW DATES 2017

Jan. 2 Palm Shadows 7:00 Jan. 3 Country Sunshine 7:00 Jan. 7 Restful Valley 7:00 Jan. 8 Trophy Gardens 6:00 Jan. 19 Tropic Winds 7:00 Jan. 22 Sunshine 6:30 Feb. 2 Eldorado Acres 7:00 Feb. 11 Wagon City North 7:00 Feb. 12 Fun & Sun 7:00 Feb. 19 Lakewood R.V. 6:30 Feb. 21 Heritage Square 1:00 Feb. 22 Park Place 6.00 Feb. 24 El Valle del Sol 3:00 Feb. 25 W and I 7:00 Feb. 26 Llano Grande 7:00 March 1 Bit-O-Heaven 6:30 March 8 Pine to Palm 7:00 “Roger Wayne was an important part for our evening activities. Roger would be a good choice to consider for this type of entertainment” Karen Humphrey, Victoria Palms magicianrogerwayne.com

859-588-5569

Wednesday Jan. 11, 2017 7-10pm

Doors open 4pm

Mission Bell Friendship Hall $12 Advance - $15 Door Hamburgers & Chili Dogs will be served 4:30-8pm

For more information call Activities Office 605-610-6114. Tickets on sale at Activities Office and Thursday Dances.

Mission Bell RV Resort 1711 E. Bus. 83 • Mission, TX Aff41021@gmail.com

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Mission Bell - Trade Winds RV Resorts 1711 E Business Hwy 83 Mission TX

CRAFT SHOWS Mission Bell - 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83 Mission Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20 Trade Winds 1005 N. Stewart Rd. • Mission

Enjoy the Shows of Leslie Blasing Live Shows:

Open To The Public Fridays

Jan. 6 – Siesta Village - Wesalco – 7pm Jan. 13 – Louie’s Backyard – SPI – 11:30am Jan. 13 – Eastgate RV Resort – Harlingen – 7pm Jan. 20 – Riverbend Country Club –Dance & Show - 7pm Jan. 27 – Winter Green Estates – Mission -6:30pm

Saturdays

Every Sat. 1-4pm – Boomerang Billy’s Jan. 7 & 28 - Palm Street Pier, SPI – 6-9pm Jan. 14 – Palm Resaca RV Resort – Brownsville – 7:30pm

Sundays

Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18

Every Sun. 1-4pm - Boomerang Billy’s - SPI Jan. 15 – Bentsen Grove RV Resort - Mission – 7pm

Dances7pm-10pm

Jan. 9 - Women of Country Music Fun N Sun - 3pm - tickets 956-399-5800 Jan. 23 - East Coast to West Coast Broadway Musical to Hollywood Hits Port Isable Event Ctr. 4pm - (956) - 943-0719

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23,30

Ralph and the Cruisers Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Mar. 4 Molly B January 11 - 7pm-10pm Barefoot Becky February 13 - 7pm-10pm

ENTERTAINMENT • 7pm

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

For information call the Activites Office at: 605 610-6114 or e-mail: aff41021@gmail.com

Mondays

Tuesdays

Every Tues. – Louis’s Backyard, SPI – 3:30-6:30pm

Wednesdays

Every Wed. – Palm Street Pier - SPI – 1-4pm Jan. 25 – Louie’s Backyard – 6:30pm FOAR Charity

Thursdays

Every Thurs. – The Coral Reef – 1-3pm Jan. 26 - Casa del Sol – Donna – Dinner & Show – 7pm

Check websites for updates & information: www.chuckandleslie.com www.LesliePresents.com For bookings email Leslie at: LBlasing@rgv.rr.com or call 956-761–4347. Venues & times are subject to change without notice.

Harlingen Elks Lodge #1889 UPCOMING AND ONGOING EVENTS 1426 S. Commerce St 956-423-4290

LOUNGE HOURS - Monday thru Friday 10am to midnight Saturday 10am to 1am Sunday 12noon to 8pm Drink Specials Available KITCHEN HOURS - Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays 5:30pm to 8:30pm Fridays 6pm to 8pm Full Menu/Periodic Special Meals - See Kitchen ***January 10th - Spaghetti Dinner -Spaghetti/Meat Sauce/Salad/Garlic Bread $7.00 All you can eat/ $6.50 Carry Out ***January 20th - Kay’s Iowa Ribs/Baked Beans/Slaw/Bread $12/plate No Extra Plates Limited Servings Prepared-Call Lodge to Pre Order BINGO - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 7pm to 9pm Kitchen Open at 5:30 TUESDAY EVENINGS - Dance to the Classic Country Sounds of YESTERDAY’s WINE 5:30p to 7:30p DINE & DANCE - Every Friday Night Kitchen Opens at 6 pm Dance 7pm to 10 pm Check with us about Special Saturday Night Bands CHICKEN BBQ PLATES - 3rd Saturday of each Month $7.00 1/2 Chicken, Rice, Beans, Bread & Condiments Dine in or Carry Out INDOOR/OUTDOOR MARKET DAYS - 3rd Saturday of each month resumes February 2017 No matter what the weather is outside, it’s always nice, dry and comfortable inside Vendors Welcome $10 Table Rentals Crafts New/Gently Used and Specialty Items available Contact Joanna for Table Rentals at 956-459-2766

OPEN DAILY 11 AM - 8 PM

WELCOME OPEN DAILY 11TO AM - 8TEXAS PM Entertainment Schedule

Feb. 4 • 7pm-11pm EntertainmentSat.Schedule Every Wednesday Show & Dance Roger Kenaston Band $25Music Wed. • Kenaston Band Sat. Tickets • Country 1-5pm Darrell McCall

Thurs. • Al Mikesh Every Sunday Fri. • The Hitman Live Music 2-6pm 1-5pm Barefoot Becky

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

Sundays 2-6pm Debbie & Gordy

Sat., Feb. - $5 - 1-5PM Mar. 6 •25 Steven May

Canada Day

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♫ Sat.Tickets Mar. 5 •$45 1-5pm 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 w/baked beans, Texas Size Mar. 27 • Dinners Renaissance Rockers YEAR ROUND • 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 beans,(62+): hush Fish Dinners w/baked-Seniors $10 $12 Fry puppies, cole slaw and2-Adults: french Hour Toursfries 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

956-581-4477

214 E. Chimney Rd. - Mission TX 2 Hour Tours Tue. & Thurs. 1pm 956-581-1033 • www.ontheriver.net -Seniors: $19 Riverside In Mission 956-581-4477 -Adults: $23

CASH ONLY Boat Enclosed Reservations Suggested Weather Protection Passenger minimum for Private Group departures 15 for 1 hour; 25 for 2 hours. Tours Available 214 E. Chimney Rd. - Mission TX 956-581-1033 • www.ontheriver.net

Riverside In Mission

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI

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

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

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

FRIDAY FISH FRY

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

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

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

956-968-7115

201 S. Border Ave. • Weslaco, TX 78596

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CASA DEL SOL

COUNTRY PICKIN’

Every Friday at noon Lunch 10:45am

WEEKLY JAMS

SHOWS – 7PM

Jan. 16 – Victoria Palms

Jan. 26 Leslie Blasing • $15 • 6pm Dinner & Show

Williamson Branch • $6 • 2pm

DANCES – 7PM Jan. 5 Bottom Line $6 Jan. 12 The Classics $6 Jan. 23 Butch Danielski Anything Goes $5 Advance tickets available for all events Clint and Jan Sweetin, Activity Director 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

956-464-9024

Dance – 7-9pm • San Juan 1-3pm • Donna

Jan. 18 – Road Runner Park Alamo

Jan. 25 – Country Palms San Juan

Jan. 28 – Koenigs Reosort Donna

Feb. 1 – San Juan Gardens San Juan

Feb. 11 – San Juan Gardens Dance – 7-9pm • San Juan

Feb. 20 – River Ranch Resort Rio Hondo

Feb. 24 – Country Palms San Juan

Mar. 4 – La Hacienda Alamo

Mar. 11 – San Juan Gardens Dance – 7-10pm • San Juan

Live Traditional Country Music Toe Tappin’ Foot Stompin’ Entertainment For Information Call: Carole Jones 816-509-4085

Tavie’s “Rock & Roll” Show 2017 Shows:

E. Hall Acres Rd. Paradise 301Pharr TX 78577 S. HWY. 281 Resort (Behind Estate Burger King) (Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

Shrine Club • La Feria • Meal & Show/Dance Jan. 19 • 6pm • $10 & Feb. 12 • 5pm • $10 (meal first then music) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jan. 14 – San Juan Gardens

Jan. 8 RGV Band Concert - $4 – 3pm Jan. 11 Cook Brothers Veterans Benefit Donation Jan. 19 Maggie Mae - $7 Jan. 29

Leland Jones

Jan 11 - 2017 Showcase, Harlingen Jan 13 - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission • 7-10pm Jan 14 - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission • 7-9pm Jan 15 - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen • 6:30-7:30pm Jan 16 - Eldorado Acres, Palmview • 7-9pm Jan 17 - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission • 7-9pm Jan 18 - Park Place RV, Harlingen • 7-9pm Jan 19 - Palmera Heights, La Feria • 6:30-7:30pm Jan 20 - Alamo Rose, Alamo • 7-10pm Jan 21 - Paradise South, Mercedes • 7-10pm Jan 23 - Palm Shadows RV Resort, Donna • 7-9pm Jan 25 - Winterfest Schlitterbahn, SPI Jan 25 - VIP-La Feria, La Feria • 7-8:30pm Jan 26 - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo • 7-8:30pm Jan 28 - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission • 7-10pm “It’s not just Feb 11 - Valhalla Mobile Home Park, Edinburg • 7-9pm Feb 13 - Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco • 7-9:30pm singing.... Feb 14 - Mobile Gardens Community, Mission • 7-10pm Feb 15 - Pine to Palm Tourist Club, Weslaco • 7-8:30pm it’s Feb 16 - Dinner Show, Schlitterbahn Beach Resort, SPI • 7-9pm Feb 17 - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen • 7-10pm entertainmnet!” Feb 18 - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen • 7-9pm Mar 7 - Trails End Park, Weslaco • 7-8:30pm For booking Mar 10 - Bit O’ Heaven RV Park - Donna • 7-10pm contact: Mar 12 - Alamo Palms Recreation Club, Alamo • 6-7:15pm Tavie or Tom Spivey Mar 16 - Paradise Park Resort Estates, Pharr • 7-9pm (Bobby Sox Entertainment) Mar 17 - Enchanted Valley RV, Mission • 7-10pm 903-720-0803 or Mar 18 - J-5 RV Park, Mission • 7-10pm 903-736-2484 Mar 19 - Pharr South Main, Pharr • 6:30-8:30pm Website: http://www.rocknrollshow.net/ Email: tavie2000@yahoo.com

EVERY SATURDAY • Dances – 7pm Jan. 7 • Hot Rodz • $5 Jan. 14 • Grey Rock • $5 Jan. 28 • Renaissance Rockers $10 Advance Tickets ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 26 • Southern Anthem 7pm • $7 Jan. 27 • Bob Wills Tribute 7pm • $10 Jan. 29 • Men of A Chord • 3pm JAMS • 12:30PM Every Wed. Variety w/Bob Dolle Every Thurs. Rock & Roll Big Band Lunch served at 11:30am 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

956-223-9359 - Del Briggs

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

Mar.place 25 • in Route 66 The COOLEST the Valley to dance!

Jan. 6 - Sweetwater FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES

Jan. 13 - Jealous ALL SUMMER COME Heart JOIN US! Jan. Sweetwater 20 - The Classics Apr. 1, May 6, 27 June 3, July66 1, Aug. 5, Jan. - Route Sept. 2, Chips & Oct. & 7 Soft Drinks Delicious Burgers, Jealous Heart Singles Welcome Apr. 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, & Oct. 14 Variety Shows Route 66 Jan. 8 -June Wilson Band 2-4 PM Apr. 15, 17,String July 29, & Sept. 16 Band Jan.Marshall 10 - J.C. Law Bullock 7-9 PM 22 & May 20 7-9 PM Jan. 15 -Apr. Goldwing Express Diego Jan. 17 - Catrina & Tim 7-9 PM Apr. 29,22 May 27,Punches June 24,7-9 July Jan. - The PM22, Aug. 19, Sept. 23, & Oct. 28 Jan. 24 - Wade Landry Mardi Gras 7-9 PM Smoking Gun Jan. 30 -July Bernie Red26, Charity Show 15, & Aug. & Oct. 21 2-4 PM Jan. 31- Jason Whorlow 7-9 PM George & The TexasShow Outlaws Sept. 30 Arts & Crafts Sale BYOB - Concessions Available 1stTami Saturday of month Anderson ActivityJan.-Mar. Director 501 W. Owassa Rd.Noon Pharr, TX 8:00 AM till Soup,956-782-7886 Sandwiches, Pie

Glen Blomgren Activity Director

Texas Trails RV Resort 501 W. Owassa Rd., Pharr, Texas 78577

gblomgren@me.com • 509-580-0288

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Enjoy the Winter Season in the Rio Grande Valley

Saturday Night DANCES

Jan. 7 • Agency • $9 Jan. 14 • Pelican West • $8 Jan. 21 • Steven May • $5 Jan. 28 • Sweetwater • $5 Jan. 28 • Agency • $9 7 pm to 10 pm – Setups Available

Dances • 7pm

Fri. Jan. 13th • Jeff Gordon • $8

Entertainment • 7pm

Carpenters Once More Tribute Show Thurs. Jan. 5 - $10 Goldwing Express Tues. Jan. 10 - $7 Pan-O-Steel/Drum Band Tues. Jan. 17 - Donations Bill Chrastil Variety Show/Elvis Thurs. Jan. 19 - $6 Jason Whorlow, Piano Man Tues. Jan. 24 - $6 Maggie Mae Tues. Jan. 31- TBA

ENTERTAINMENT

Roger Wayne/Illusionist – Jan. 8 • $6 Wade Benson Landry • Jan. 15 • $7 Freddie & Sheila • Jan 22 • $8 Ambassadors of Grace • Jan 29 • $6 Bill Chrastil • Feb 12 • $6

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FISH FRY ALL-YOU-CAN EAT Thurs., Jan. 5 &13 • 4 -6pm •$9.25

Jam Session 2-4pm • Rec. Hall Fri., Jan. 6 & Fri. Jan. 13

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE January 8 – Sunday • 7:00 p.m. Entertainment with John Sager $8 pp, Bar and Concessions Available

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Dances – 7pm - Doors Open at 6:15 Jan. 13 - Ralph & The Cruisers Jan. 20 - The Agency Jan. 27 - Jealous Heart Craft Show Fri. Jan. 6 • 8-12 Noon ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 17 Farnum Family Jan. 24 Bernie & Red

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Dances - 7pm

Jan. 17 • Regan James Hired Hand- $5 Jan. 24 • Country Roland - $7

Every Friday Happy Hour - 3pm - Pass the hat Jan. 6 • Regan James Jan. 13 • Fred Goldsberry Dinner - 5pm

Fish Fry Restaurant Dance - 7pm

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Jan. 10 • Bill Chrastil Show - $7 Jan. 20 • Red Head Express Show - $10 Jan. 31 • Kenny Hess Show - $10

Craft Fairs - Jan. 14 • 8am Patio Sale - Jan. 21 • 8am-12noon Ballroom Parking Lot

Concerts - 7pm Jan. 15 • Oribson Tribute Jan. 29 • Motown Magic Tickets $14 and $13

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Entertainment with Goldwing Express $10 pp, BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

January 14 – Saturday • 7:00 p.m.

Oak Ridge Boys Concert $25-$40 pp, BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

January 15 – Sunday • 7:00 p.m.

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Sat., Jan. 7 • 7pm-10pm Dance To The Cruisers

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS Treasure Lake Camping Resort Winter Texan Event Treasure Lake Camping Resort of Branson will have a Winter Texan event Wednesday, Feb.1 at Victoria Palms Restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. The buffet is $17 per person. There will be door prizes, a 50/50, and entertainment. Reservations and payment are due by Jan. 16. Contact Leonard or Deb Fulk at (816) 590-2350. Hitchhiker Owners Hitchhiker owners and former owners will meet for food, fun and fellowship at Mr. Gatti’s. 4100 N. Col. Rowe Blvd., in McAllen on Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. For questions call Judy Whitley at (307) 421-0999 or Dennis Shackelford, (307) 421-2617. Douglas County, Minnesota Residents of Douglas County, Minnesota will meet Jan.10 at noon at Ann’s Restaurant in San Juan. For questions call Bernie at (320) 420-1347. Magic Valley P.E.O. Group The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet at noon on Tuesday,

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Jan.10, at the Echo Hotel in Edinburg. P.E.O members visiting the Valley are invited to attend. For reservations call Myrna Craft at (660) 424-4527. Newmar Luncheon The Newmar Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the American Legion Post 37, 1350 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. Make reservations to Rose Holschlag at (954) 579-7794 or randrholschlag2earthlink.net by Jan. 5. RGV Garden Club The Rio Grande Valley Garden Club will meet Jan.11 at 9:30 a.m. at Speer Memorial Library, 801 E.12 St., Mission. Mike Heep of Heep Gardens will speak on the “Plant Enthusiast.” For more information, call Penny at (956) 203-9123. Alcoa Retirees Alcoa Retirees will meet Jan. 11 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (563) 249-1235. Spouses and friends welcome. See Reunions & Meetings pg. 36

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Jan. 12 Mon., 7 Sausage available MollieNov. B Show • $12 Adv. 4:30-6:00pm $15 door Jan. 14 Agency $10 DANCE Jan.• 7-10PM 18 John Sager Show -- $8 Fri., Nov. 11 - Diego $6.00 Jan. 20 CRAFT SALE Ralph & The Cruisers - $10 Sat., Nov.AUCTION 12 - 8:00am - 12:00pm Biscuits &Gravy - 7:00-8:30am Monday Jan. 16 & More Lunch 11:00-12:30pm Burgers Consignment 9am – 12noon CHURCH SERVICES - 8:30AM

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Ladies Bible Study - 10am Every Sunday Church Service Pastor Cathy Graham - 9am Every Monday Jam – 12:30 -3pm & Lunch 11am Jay & Tammy Host Every Wednesday Bible Study 10:15am Every Wednesday Night Round Dance – 7pm Mainstream Dancing – 7:30pm Entertainment Thurs., Jan. 5 - $6 – 6:30pm Wilson String Band Sun., Jan. 8 – 6:30pm Walter Plant Gospel Show Tues., Jan. 17 – $6 - 6:30pm Bill Chrastil Wed., Jan. 18 – 1:30 – 3:30pm - $7 Bernie & Red Sun., Jan. 22 – 6:30pm Ambassador of Grace (Gospel Show) Thurs., Jan. 26- 6:30pm Maggie Mae Tues., Jan. 31 - 6:30pm Sherwin & Pam Linton Dances– 7pm Tues., Jan. 10 Diego Thurs., Jan. 12 Sweetwater Thurs., Jan. 19 – $5 Regan James Hired Man Tues., Jan. 24 – $5 Bob Dolle & Texas Hall of Fame Band FREE RC Day Sat., Jan. 7 - 9am – 1pm Cake & Ice Cream Sun., Jan 8, 22 & 29 - $1 a dip – 6pm Helping Hands Open House Tues., Jan. 10 – 9:30am Craft Show Thurs., Jan. 12 – 8am – 12pm Donuts 8am – Lunch 11:15am Breakfast Sat., Jan. 14 – Breakfast – 7:30-9am Patio Sale

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Family bluegrass band, Williamson Branch, new in RGV Family bands are always popular with Winter Texans who are reminded of their grandchildren and enjoy seeing them perform. Williamson Branch, which is new to the Rio Grande Valley, is known for bluegrass music but also plays country and gospel. They also perform clog dancing. Father, Kevin Williamson, who plays rhythm guitar, has been playing music professionally for over 35 years. He worked with bluegrass bands like Duncan & Phoenix, Dave Evans, River Bend and others. He also played and sang with Bill Monroe at a nightclub near Nashville in the 1990’s. Kevin was recently nominated for Bluegrass Entertainer of the Year. He is also a Grammy-nominated songwriter.

Family matriarch, Debbie Williamson, has been entertaining for 20 years and was a founding member of the band, “Shadow Ridge.” She sings lead and harmony and plays mandolin. Melody Williamson, 17, plays fiddle and sings. She’s been performing on stage since she was 2. She also writes music and her original song, “There’s No Country Here,” climbed to number 15 on the independent country radio charts. For the past three years Melody has been one of 20 youths from across the nation to be featured on the International Bluegrass Music Association’s, “Kids on Bluegrass Showcase.” She is also listed in the honorary group, Tomorrow’s Bluegrass Stars. Kadence Williamson, 14, sings harmo-

ny too high for anyone else to sing. She plays ukulele, bass and fiddle. She was also named to the roster of “Tomorrow’ Bluegrass Stars.” Caroline Williamson, 7, plays fiddle, clog dances and sings harmony. She does a sassy Loretta Lynn, singing, “You Ain’t Woman Enough.” She is the banjo play-

er for the group though she has not completely mastered it. She wants to learn mandolin and guitar. The Williamson Branch can be seen Jan. 6 at Bentsen Palm Village, and Jan. 7 at Chimney Park. All shows are at 7 p.m. Call (615) 545-3526 to book Williamson Branch.

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Country Pickin’ is ticket to traditional country music

Country Pickin’ is a traditional country music band put together right here in the Rio Grande Valley by long-time professional musician Leland Jones. Jones has performed for over 60 years on stage, and has made recordings out of Nashville. Jones plays a flat-top rhythm guitar and also sings. He performed with many Nashville stars such as Rhonda Vincent, Porter Wagoner and Dottie West. His last venture was the Country Pickin’ Opry in Richmond, Missouri with Lee Roy Van Dyck. Now he is spending his winters in the Rio Grande Valley and has put together a band that plays for dances, happy hours and performs shows. The type of music played varies a bit based on which they are doing. The band he has put together includes Mick Morrow of Michigan on bass, Larry Roberts of Donna on lead guitar, Roger Dean of Iowa on steel guitar, Rich Stanberry of Illinois on drums and, of course, Jones on flat-top guitar. All of the band members also do vocals and all have professional music experience in their backgrounds. Larry Roberts was lead guitar player for the late Jimmy Dicken’s band for several years. This season Country Pickin’ can be

seen at San Juan Gardens on Jan. 14; on Jan. 18 at Road Runner Park, Alamo; Jan. 19, Shrine Club, La Feria, 6 p.m. (meal and show); Jan. 25 at Country Palms, San Juan and Jan. 28 at Koenig’s Resort, Donna. Also look for them on Feb. 1 at San Juan Gardens, Feb. 11, San Juan Gardens, Feb. 20, River Ranch Resort; Feb. 24, Country Palms, Mar. 4, La hacienda and Mar. 11, San Juan Gardens. For bookings or information call Carole Jones and (816) 509-4085.

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Mario Rosales brings Rodney Dangerfield to RGV

While Mario Rosales bills himself as “the world’s greatest Rodney Dangerfield Impressionist,” his show includes so much more entertainment. Born in Southern California as one of 11 children in a musical family, Mario started playing piano and violin at five years old. He later learned to play clarinet, saxophone and guitar. Mario worked most of his adult life as an actor, voice-over artist and stand-up comedian in Hollywood, California. Later in life he was a talk show host. In 2004 he began singing, which led him to his current home in Branson. The shows Mario presents include his impression of the late great comedian, Rodney Dangerfield and an eclectic selection of music from several genres. He sings classic country and Frank Sinatra and many styles in between. Mario can be seen Jan. 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 29 at Smokey Tails BBQ, South Padre Island; Jan. 12 luncheon at Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen; Jan. 12 at Winter Ranch, Alamo; Jan. 13 and 27 at Shrimp Haus, South Padre Island; Jan. 14 at Palm Gardens, Harlingen; Jan. 17 at Country

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From UVHOA Members of the Upper Valley Home Owners Association will meet Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. at Twin lakes RV Park, 301 N. Shary Road in Mission. Call (956) 270-0961 for information. Bounders of America The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of Bounders of America will meet at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83, San Juan, Thursday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. A short meeting will be held after lunch. For more information, contact Bob Heiser at (325) 374-2730.

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Freeborn County, Minnesota The Freeborn County, Minnesota Luncheon Reunion will take place Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road, in Mission. All current and former residents are welcome. For information call (612) 8109189. Sons of Norway The Sons of Norway will meet Saturday, Jan. 14, at noon at Mr. Gatti’s 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen. For information call (319) 830-6507.

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Humboldt, Iowa The Humboldt, Iowa reunion will be held Monday, Jan.16, at 12:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St. McAllen. For information, call (515) 368-4467.

Des Moines East High School Graduate of Des Moines, Iowa East High School will meet Jan. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Junction Café in Pharr, oneblock south of Bus. 83 at the corner of Cage Blvd. and Park Street. For information call Jim or Linda McPherson at (515) 537-3664. National Rural Letter Carriers luncheon The National Rural Letter Carriers Re-

tirees luncheon and meeting will be Jan. 18 at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83, San Juan. Registration is at 9 a.m., meeting at 9:30 a.m., and lunch 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Cameron Dent, NRLCA Insurance. For information call Edward Soetaert at 1-816-390-6379 or e-mail soetaertec@gmail.com.

Fayette County, Iowa reunion Residents of Fayette County, Iowa will have their annual reunion at Harold’s Kountry Kitchen in Donna on Jan. 19. They will meet at 11 a.m. and eat at 11:30 a.m. For information call Violet Guyer at (319) 230-2746.

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From The Johnsons come from Waukee, Iowa and just this year decided to become permanent residents, living at River Bend in Brownsville. They’ve been attending the Polar Bear Dip since 1995. The dip is an annual tradition all over the United States and Canada on New Year’s Day. From Vancouver to the Great Lakes to coastal cities on both sides of the countries, thousands of people come out and prepare – mostly for frigid weather – and much, much icier dips than what people get a taste of on South Padre Island, which is widely considered the warmest Polar Bear Dip in the nation.

pg. 1 Johnson knows for a fact, it’s warmer than the first dip she ever took – in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “The temperature was in the 30s, and it was snowing,” she said. “There, you ran in, dipped and came back out with your warm slippers and housecoat ready.” The coldest Polar Bear dip at the Island came in 2010, when waters dipped to 58 degrees. Sunday, the day started out cold and gloomy but as the day wore on, the drizzle faded, the clouds disappeared and the air temperature climbed to the mid 70s – a perfect day, and way, to start the New Year.

“This has become a tradition for us,” said Gwen, adding that each year they wear an extra set of beads around their necks – one set per year that they’ve done the dip. “Whether we are sick or tired, it doesn’t matter – we jump in.” For Diane Coulter and her husband and friends from Sun Valley Village in Harlingen, this was their first Polar Bear Dip. Not only did they drive to the Island to experience the Dip for the first time, but the group even made “pinky swear” promises to make the event a tradition among themselves. “This was a lot of fun,” said Diane, from Winnipeg, Canada. “We jumped in and were able to come out and not have our teeth chattering. Some people said it

was cold but for us; we’re not used to the 100 degree weather in the summers so this weather is great – you can be sitting here at this time of year in your shorts and bare feet.” The lakes are frozen at this time of year in Winnipeg and this year that area experienced the most snowfall in the month of December in more than a century. “We got here in late October and will stay until sometime in April,” Diane said. “It’s just going to get colder in Winnipeg.” Diane said that when she talks to Valley residents who haven’t experienced the extreme cold she and many other Winter See Polar Bear Dip pg. 39

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hump to straighten his charge) has sprouted tremendous interest on the Mexican side of the border,” said Renk. “The size of their horns is incredible,” added Renk. The bulls come from the famous ranch of Don Gerardo Martinez, a ranch whose bulls have never been presented before at Santa Maria mainly because of the size of the horns. “The history of these bulls dates back 60 years and is connected to one of the great matadors in Mexican history, the great Manolo Martinez, who is always referred to around the world as Mexicano de Oro, the golden matador,” explained Renk. Facing these bulls will be Leal Montalvo, of Monterrey, who was last season’s triumfador. He will be alternating with Andre Lagravera, who recently returned from a triumphant tour of Spain. He triumped in Seville and in Madrid, the capital of the bullfighting for the European continent. “It is a great privilege to have him perform at the Santa Maria Bullring,” added Renk. Bullfights are always an exciting event. In Hispanic culture the bullfight is considered more like a ballet than a sport

because of the intricate moves the matador must make in order to subdue the bull and bring him to the point of the symbolic kill. But there are bulls that refuse to do the ballet and make the bullfight considerably more dangerous for the matador. Renk tells the story of his last bullfight in Mexico where the bull was so strong it threw the picador and his horse over the protective wall of the bullring. Come out Sunday, Jan. 8, and see whether these bigger bulls can be subdued without picadors and banderillas. Tickets are $30 on the sunny side of the stadium, $35 in the shade and $40 in the covered ringside box seats. They may be purchased at Pepe’s Restaurant, 117 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen (956) 4233663; Weslaco Visitor’s Center, 275 Kansas St., (956) 968-2002; Winter Texan Times (cash only, no credit cards accepted), 1217 Conway Ave., Mission, (956) 580-7800; or Border Tire, located at the corner of Bus. 83 and Mayberry Loop in Mission, (956) 585-8473. Reservations can also be made by calling the Bullring at (956) 481-3300. Pay when you arrive.

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From nation of bocce ball and horseshoes and is played on a court preferably out of a very fine – sandlike almost – gravel, even though other surfaces can be used. The court is 4 meters wide by 15 meters long, according to www.playaboule.com. The game originated in France and carried over to Canada. Pleasant Valley has 14 petanque courts and it was Pleasant Valley Ranch that approached the Golden Age Olympics committees about six years ago to add the sport, which has been rising in popularity across the Rio Grande Valley’s Winter Texan resorts. Ironically, the Lemays weren’t introduced to petanque in their native land, but at the Texano Resort in Hidalgo, Texas where they lived for two years before moving to Pleasant Valley. “It’s not just about throwing your ball,” Claude said. “It is a game of strategy. You have to know the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent. That determines how you play.” Two three-player teams compete against each other. Claude and Lise will be joined this year by Pierre Hereux, who replaces Claudette Dion. Each player has two steel balls, most weighing from 650 grams to 800 grams. The balls (officially called boules) also come in different diameters, with different patterns and different hardness levels. The goal is to have the closest ball to the “piggy,” a little red ball that is the first one thrown onto the court. That’s when the first part of strategy comes into play. “Some teams are better when the pig-

pg. 1 gy is far away, others are better when the piggy is close,” Claude said. “Sometimes you want your ball about two feet away, that way the other team can’t hit your ball, without putting it closer to the piggy.” The team with the ball closest to the piggy wins a point. If they have all three balls closer than their competitors’ balls, they earn three points. It takes 13 points to win a game and to win the match a team must win two out of three games. The third person on each team is the captain and usually known as the hitter. That person’s job is often to knock one of the competitor’s balls farther from the piggy. “We used to play three to four times a week in the mornings,” said Lise, who usually is the first thrower for her team. “It’s fun, it’s very social and very competitive. We’ve had 70 to 100 people out here on a morning practicing and playing. Now that we are playing pool twice a week in the morning, we are only playing petanque once or twice a week.” Warning to all other petanque players – don’t let that statement drop your guard. The Lemays plan to defend their petanque title, their billiards title and maybe even more. “I intend to go for the doubles and singles as well as the mixed,” Claude said with a laugh. “I’m very competitive and this is a whole lot of fun.” For information on the Golden Age Olympics registration or calendar of events, visit: http://mcallen.net/parks-recreation/special-events/gao

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From According to Welliver, there will be three RV dealers present showing the latest features in RVs available. Payne Motors dealerships will be there with all kinds of outdoor vehicles including the heavy-duty trucks needed to pull fifth wheels or travel trailers. They’ll also be displaying outdoor vehicles that can be pulled behind a motorhome. Ron Hoover will be bringing boats and four-wheelers for outdoor fun. Harley Davidson will bring out a display of motorcycles for visitors to enjoy. A variety of RV resorts across the Valley and some from other areas will be vy-

pg. 1 ing for Winter Texan business with their booths and displays that show the amenities they can offer. There will be a number of vendors selling all kinds of good. One will have hardto-locate RV parts that can be difficult to find. Another will have the RV parts everyone needs to replace now and then. Other booths will include Tupperware, western hats and other items that may be hard to find in the stores. Richard Moore, nature reporter for Channel 23, will be showing one of his new nature films about the Rio Grande Valley.

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two sites. Payne Motors will sponsor one of the stages providing music in their vehicle display area. Come out and spend the entire day because there will be plenty of food. Food vendors will be there with barbecue and tacos. Look for funnel cakes, bloomin’ onions, corn-on-a stick, kettle corn and other popular foods one expects to find at a fair. There will be plenty of fresh lemonade to go along with the sodas for sale. It’s bound to be a fun day looking at the latest in RVs and outdoor recreational equipment.

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From pg. 37 visitors have lived with for years, she tells them just to go to HEB and go stand in the meat freezer for a couple of hours and they’ll get a taste – but still not the full experience. She knows too that living in the Valley for a summer with temps at 104 and a heat index that will surpass 110 is nothing they want to deal with either. Gwen and Diane both said they could hear others saying the water was too cold. That wasn’t the case for the Winter Texans in attendance. “You’d have to dig through the ice to get to the water in Winnipeg,” Diane said. “We’re pretty tough with the weather we face, but that’s even too cold for us.”

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2006 OUTBACK 30 ft., new king bed, all furniture stays, immaculate inside, two canopies, $12,000, in Mission, TX, call 217–341–1401. 2006 33 FT. Hitchhiker Premier, Model CKRSB, 4 slides, loaded, clean, nonsmoker, no pets, in excellent condition, $19,900 or OBO, call 262– 707–7813. 2011 MONTANA 3400RL, good decals, 4 slides, fully furnished, 2 A/C’s, $28,000, like new, call 903–701–4188. 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– 3842. 2010 38FT. LUXURY 5th wheel, 5 slides, 4 door refrigerator, 2 A/C, dishwasher, 40” Smart TV, $28,000, call 312–543–9809, images: https://goo. gl/photos/hhvrnn2jDxqZW4uB7.

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HARLINGEN LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, gated community, 2/2 with carport, all electric, newly remodeled, own ground, $69,900, rocked yard, please call 515–270-8867. BRICK HOUSE, GREEN Gate Grove, 2Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, double garage, 2106 Bluejay Way, Mission, $99,500 or OBO, open house Fridays/Saturdays throughout January, 11:00–4:00, call 308–631–5918. LUXURY RV LOT $69,900, Retama Village, Mission 40’x100’ shaded and secluded sitting area Palapa, 312–543-9809, 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 separate. Must sell for health reasons, serious inquiries only, call 850-637–7730.

PERFORMING SHOWS/DANCES, block parties, happy hours, corporate events, playing a wide variety of country classics, 50’s & 60’s, big band, oldies, Valleywide, available on short notice, call Doug at 605-770–8947.

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LOST TRUCK KEYS in Harlingen on Jackson Street, please call 409–779– 1269 if found.

Mobile Homes

2BDRM/ 1 1/2 bath mobile home, shed, screen porch, central AC/ Heat, fully furnished, large lot, adult 55+park, call 956-271–1020 or 309– 333–6132. 14X56 MOBILE, 50X100 owned lot, 12x18 TX room, carport patio, shop with tools, 2BR/1Ba, new flooring, stove plus dishwasher, furnished, fruit trees, 55 +park, Harlingen, $29,900, call 956–428-8424. BENTSEN GROVE RESORT, 14x52 Schult, 2 bedrooms, 1 ceramic bath, deck, carport, shed, w/d, central A/C, furnished, completely remodeled, golf cart, $25,000, call 218–929–6940. BARGAIN PRICE, 2BDRM/1Ba mobile, w/2 room add on, fully furnished, all appliances, lovingly maintained, $14,000 or OBO, 956–583–0872 or 509–994–2115. ALAMO REC-VEH Park, lot 277,

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16x44 mobile, new shed, awning, move in ready, $22,000, call 612– 719–9382. , PARADISE RESORT, PHARR, 28x48 mobile for sale, $45,000, 3br-2ba, large closets, all electric, partially furnished, 12x18 deck, call 956–330– - 8831 or 956–702-3667. $20,500 BUYS MOBILE & land in gated community in Harlingen, TX, storage shed, TX room, no grass, call 316–648-8507. 28X70 LOOKS LIKE doublewide, plus screened patio, owned, 2 lots, 55+ park in Harlingen, call 816–261– 2871. HIDDEN VALLEY, 2003 16x44, steel , roof, large deck, casita with bath, laundry, storage, furnished, all electric, price reduced, call 701–269–9032. PRICE REDUCED, 14X72, 2Br/2Ba, 55+ gated Alamo Park, garage, new flooring, countertop, turnkey, call 253– 678–7709 or 253–678–7790. 2014 CAVCO MFGD. home, 16x64, two bedroom, two bath, large lot 17’x47’, carport attached 16x20, shed/ workshop, Tropic Winds RV Park, call for details 217-781–3318. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile r homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956–929– 3842.

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, total electric, 1200 sq. ft., furnished, must see, located in Dixieland Retirement, Harlingen, TX, call 956–367–2155. 2 BEDROOM 2 bath, Texas room, fully furnished, garage & shed, 55+ community, $19,900, call 517–588–9761 or 651–323-7426. 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.

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hookups, set up in La Feria West RV Park, $9,000, call 920–238–7577 for details. 2006 ATHENS PARK model, washer, dryer, patio, 12x12 insulated shed, furniture, grill, patio set, reduced, call 218-830–8544. 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– 3842. 1996 TROPHY 12’x32’, many upgrades, covered patio, shed, large lot, $22,500, Bluebonnet Resort, call 956–250–6070. TWO UNITS IN Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, separate or together. Lot H-25 for camper, Lot H-26 park model since 2011, furnished, steel roof, windows, doors, outside air & heat building, washer, dryer, sink, stool, workbench, canopy, call 319–430–1136 or 319–430–5436. CLEAN REGALINER 10X28, w/15x15 add-on in Magnolia Village, Donna, TX, $8,500 OBO call 972– 762–5893.

Encore ................................pg. 13 Freedom Acres ...................pg. 37 2nd Street Bistro ................pg. 22

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Nikky’s Carpet Cleaning ..pg. 41

Apple Dental ..............................pg. 37

Palm View Golf ..................pg. 40

Aransas Queen ..................pg. 20

Pirates Landing .................pg. 23

Basil Asian ..........................pg. 23

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Tint on Wheels ..................pg. 37

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Tony Roma’s .......................pg. 23

Concrete Works .................pg. 37

Victoria Palms Rest. ..........pg. 22

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GOLF CART REPAIR, 25 years serving the Valley, insured & factory trained, 956-580–3370. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole, starting at $15, call 956–624– 2126. FOR APPLIANCE REPAIR and Handyman- 55+ years’ experience, call Don at 956–584–7817. NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING: $75 any size RV or Park Model and $25 first room, $17.50 each additional room. Great upholstery rate. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 956–266–1369.

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2014 ROCKWOOD “MINI” 23ft., electric awning, jack, ducted air, heat, large bathroom, $13,900, call 956– 584–8196. 2000 28’ NASH Trailer, teal interior, 1 slideout, couch, dinette. 1 year old steel metal carport, extras, asking $8,000. Call 918–633–8415 or 956– 585–3805. 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– 3842. 2002 PROWLER, EXCELLENT condition, 2 slides, anchored in beautiful Harlingen park, new AC, 2nd roof, patio cover, skirting, plumbing, $11,500 or OBO, 651-231–0972. WE PAY TOP cash for your R.V.’s, Park Models, Mobile Homes, 5th Wheels, and cars. We leave your lot clean, 956–867-2366.

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