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Casa del Valle Ladies Christmas Luncheon helps colonia families

When I received a call from Norma Moe at Casa del Valle RV Resort about a Ladies Christmas Brunch, I wasn’t sure what to expect – or how a male would fit in with a room full of ladies at a brunch. But when she said it was the park’s food drive kick-off event to help the children and families in a local colonia, I said, “I’ll be there Saturday!” And I’m glad I did. What a treat! As soon as I walked in the door of the rec hall at Casa del Valle I knew this was going to be really special. The decorations were amazing – all creating the theme “Down Candy Cane Lane.” Sandy Tegen and Norma Moe, cochairs of the brunch planning committee explained how the brunch and the food drive came to be. Several years ago, some of the ladies at Casa del Valle attended a Christmas brunch hosted by someone else outside the park, and they decided they could do their own brunch. But they wanted to do it with a purpose. So, they decided to use the brunch to gather food donations to help the children and their families in La Mesa Colonia in the Alamo area. “We wanted it to be meaningful to get everyone’s hearts and minds into the Christmas season and to help those that are less fortunate,” said Moe. I’ve always said, “If you want something done right, put the ladies in charge.” See CASA DEL VALLE LADIES pg. 11

Mission Chamber and Winter Texan Times host Winter Texan Welcome Back Party

The Greater Mission Area Chamber of Commerce is set to Welcome Back Winter Texans at a special event, on Friday, Dec. 8 – weather permitting. The festivities will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the Mission Market Square, an outdoor venue with colorful canopies, located on the east side of the Mission Chamber of Commerce office at 202 W. Tom Landry. Parking will be available across the street from the chamber office at the Fallas Paredes shopping center and the City of Mission parking lot adjacent to the Market Square. Please bring you lawn chairs as permanent seating is limited. With a forecast of a 50 percent chance of rain on Friday (as of presstime), the Chamber is working on a contingency plan in case the weather is bad. Watch the Mission Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for updates. Or call the Chamber at 956-585-2727 to make sure the event will still be held Dec. 8. Rich Bellert will be emceeing the

event and entertaining with cowboy poetry throughout the day. Bellert has been emceeing and reciting cowboy poetry for nearly 15 years. He has won numerous awards, including induction into the National Traditional Country Music As-

sociation Hall of Fame, appearing on the Midwest Country Show filmed for the RFD-TV network in Sandstone, Minn. and winning second place at the NationSee WELCOME BACK PARTY pg. 20

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Christmas at the Museum

Christmas is a season filled with activities, and many of the museums in the Rio Grande Valley have a part in it. One of the newest events is a new exhibit of 200 nativity sets on loan from Demaris Swint to the Alamo Museum. The collection of the Alamo resident represents 50 years of gathering them and includes sets not only from this country, but also from Mexico, Peru, India, Africa and Russia. It all began in the 1960s when Swint, still in high school in Massachusetts, received a

miniature nativity set from Germany. She started collecting creche scenes for her two children and later her three step-children and then grandchildren so that they would know the true meaning of Christmas. After that, at home and when traveling, she would see a set and “I would have to have that one,” Swint said. And the collection just continued to grow, usually buying at least one each year, which was frequently augmented by gifts from relatives and friends. The indoor free-standing sets range in size from a couple of inches to about

two-feet tall, while there are even larger outdoor sized ones. The collection also includes about 35 nativity ornaments of Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus to hang on the family Christmas tree as well. One set from India has an elephant, while another from Kenya, Africa is inside a large gourd. One full nativity scene is similar to a Bethlehem settlement house and attached barn. The materials in the creches range from straw to gilt wood. Also history indicates that it was St. Francs of Assisi who began the nativity tradition in 1223 with a play using live performers to recreate the scene with the Christ child. In time the inaugural display spread throughout Europe. She also has a bit of a controversial modern millennial dress nativity with three “Wise Men” arriving by Segway See MUSEUM pg. 21

This unusual nativity set is from Kenya, Africa that uses a unique container.

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Christmas Parade kicks of Hidalgo Festival of Lights

The thunderous sound of Mannheim Steamroller’s “Carol of the Bells” provided the sounds of Christmas from in front of Ramon Ayala’s home in Hidalgo on Friday night; the lights adorned his house and yard and flashed on and off in sync with the pulsating popular Christmas hit. In front of that house, across the street and down the road, thousands of people waited in anticipation for the City of Hidalgo’s annual Illuminated Parade that officially kicks off the month-long Festival of Lights. “We haven’t missed one since we started coming down here,” said Jane King, who sat across from the Ayala home and

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right in front of the entrances to the Festival of Lights. “It just keeps getting bigger and better each year.” Jane and her husband Barry are somewhat experts when it comes to parade. As part of the Shriners International, Barry was one of those who used to drive one of those clown-like tiny cars that became a staple in Shriner parades. He would drive those vehicles as much as three times a weekend in a Shriner’s parade somewhere near his Michigan home. “We are parade people,” Jane said. “And we really enjoy this one. It’s really beautiful and the festival is fun.” See CHRISTMAS PARADE pg. 4

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From pg. 3 Barry and Jane live in Tropic Star RV and MH Resort in Pharr. They were joined by Pittsburgh native, and fellow Tropic Star resident Buffie Pardue. “I don’t think I’ve ever been to a Christmas parade in Pittsburgh,” she said. “I don’t even think they have one – but I definitely won’t miss this one.” The parade, which moved along Texano Drive, had dozens of illuminated floats, from Toy Story themes to Disney princesses and more. Area schools were also represented by their marching bands, school dancers, cheerleaders and other local organizations. Children screeched as they saw their favorite cartoon characters come to life – and got even louder as some parade participants handed out candy, T-shirts and other goodies to those who waited patiently to enjoy the beautiful, and well lit, parade. “This is our favorite holiday,” said Linda Ayala. Linda is the wife of Ramon Ayala, known as the “King of the Accordion,” Ramon has recorded more than 113 albums and has won four Grammy Awards. Additionally, Ramon has been featured in 13 movies. A legend of Norteño music, Ayala is one of the most recognized and best-selling artists of this genre of Mexican music. Three other houses are illuminated similar to Linda and Ramon’s home – those of their children. “This all started with just one strand of lights many years

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ago and it’s grown, just like this festival.” Near the end of the festival each year, the Ayalas, the City of Hidalgo and the Hermes Music hold a Posada where as many as 10,000 low-income children will receive a Christmas present. This year, the Posada will be held Dec. 20, kicked off by a ribbon-cutting event and then the presents for the children. During the entire festival, Linda said, people will come to their front gate with questions about their lights. “We just love the holiday and you can’t imagine how many Winter Texans come up and talk to us and ask all sorts of questions,” she said. “We love them so much.” The weather was close to perfect, around 72 degrees – a delightful day compared to Christmas parades in Saginaw, Mich., near the Kings’ home. “I haven’t seen snow since 1990,” Barry said. “That’s good.” Barry especially enjoyed seeing the RGV Shriner Jokers go by early in the parade with members dressed in clown outfits. The Shriners are well known for their Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 non-profit medical facilities across North America. Children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay. Following the more than one-hour parade, people packed the festival grounds. The theme this year is Toyland and light-

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ed displays included Minions, several Star Wars scenes and characters, dinosaurs and more. Local organizations set up to sell food in one area, offering tacos, hot dogs, corn in a cup, doughnuts and other goodies. Rides, highlighted by the looming ferris wheel, sat in another area. In between the food and the rides were dozens of illuminated displays, entertainment, Santa’s Station and more. The trolley tours, a huge favorite among visitors, began the next day. These tours will take guests on a path throughout the area to see the more than five million lights and nearly 500 displays. There is

also an option for dinner reservations prior to the trolley ride. The festival will run until Dec. 31. There are two tour options available, one that is the tour only, and another that is a dinner, concert and trolley tour package. Here, visitors will take a narrated tour aboard a train or trolley and learn a little about the history of Hidalgo. The dinner tours include a roast beef meal complete with musical entertainment. The dinner takes place in front of City Hall from Dec. 2-19. Call (956) 843-5311 for more information or to make reservations.

The entrance is all aglow as visitors enjoy the Hidalgo Festival of Lights on Texano Drive.

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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, December 7 Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-11am. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, please bring a toy for the City of Mission Police Dept. Toy Drive, last collection will be Dec. 21. Blue Grass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, biscuits & gravy breakfast from 7-9am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Jam & Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, Noon-3pm, lunch served 12- 1pm, jam is from 1- 3pm, everyone welcome, contact Gene at 956447-9906 or 937-241-8297. Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, open jam, country oriented, all instruments and vocalists welcome, refreshments, door prizes, and special guests. Country Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm, featuring Chuck Mathis. Acoustic Jam - Citrus Village, La Feria, 1-3pm, open to all players. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn, sloppy joes will be served from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments. Can/Am- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm, in Friendship Hall. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Reagan James, pass the hat. Karaoke - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Jack & Lauri Morrow, free admission, doors open at 2:30pm, BYOB. Panckae Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn,

Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS, coffee will be served, for more information call 605949-1050. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, bring your own table service, snack & dessert for sale. Supper - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-6:30pm, Comfort food. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee & cookies available for free will donation, pop & ice cream bars for sale, for more information call 254-449-4568. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $6pp. Friday, December 8 Craft Fair/ Market Mall - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, breakfast for sale, menu varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, soup & salad bar. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, serving coffee and cookies. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, dessert and coffee at intermission. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, coffee & goodies, new jammers welcome. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam- Trails End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available from 12-1pm, singers need prior approval, contact Ray at 618-499-4813. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Happy Hour- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, in the Rec. Hall. Fish Fry- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30pm, in the Rec. Hall. Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available at 4:30 pm and jam starts at 5:30 pm. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, everyone welcome. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, $6pp, BYOB and concession. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Razz-Ma-Tazz, $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Texas Sweethearts, $6pp, ice, mix, and popcorn available, BYOB, for more information call 956-351-5856. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp, concessions See EVENTS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 available. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Jack Clarkson Band, $7pp. Variety Show - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, BJ Brothers, $6pp, tickets available at the door, doors open at 6:30pm. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, La Dawn, $6pp advanced tickets, $7pp at the door, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $7pp. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Texas Show Down, $6pp. Saturday, December 9 Garage Sale - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10am, breakfast available. Park Wide Patio Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-11am. Acres Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, every Saturday. Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, menu varies weekly, $4pp, bring own place-setting, for more information call 956-585-5061.

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Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Arts & Craft Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am. Park Wide Sale - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, something for everyone. Craft Show - Palmdale RV Resort, Los Fresnos, 8am-Noon, vendors welcome, for more information call Monica, 956399-8694. Craft Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 9am-2pm, everyone welcome, call 956425-9323 for more information. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11am, for more information call 956-5841561. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch from 11am- 12:30pm. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30-3pm, everyone welcome, refreshments served. Farmer’s Market - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-4pm, local farm fresh produce, Rivers End Nursery fruit, healthy baked goods, local wildflower and citrus honey, & Texas pecans.

Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam- McAllen Mobile Park, McAllen, 1pm, dessert and coffee at intermission, musicians & vocalist by invitation only. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, light lunch served for donations, all are welcome, for more information call 956-581-1705. Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6:308:30pm. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Smokin’ Gun, $6pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Wildside, $6 pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Steven May, $6pp, doors open to the public at 5:30pm, concessions and set ups available, BYOB. Christmas Show - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-9pm, 4 His Glory, $6pp. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Karaoke Group, $7pp, snacks and drinks available for purchase. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Arnie Wolf & Gang, $5pp. Dance - San Juan Gardens, 7-9pm, Leland Jones & Country Pickin’ Band. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, South Blend, $7.50pp, popcorn and ice provided, BYOB. Sunday, December 10 Non- Denominational Church Service See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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The cash move-in incentive and rent concession only apply to a new customer who (i) signs a rental agreement for twelve months or more where required (Victoria Palms RV Resort and Alamo Palms RV Resort) and (ii) completes the move and set-up of his/her manufactured home or park model unit (including obtaining any required permits and/or approvals) at one of the 10 RV resorts in the Rio Grande Valley owned by Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. or its affiliate. The customer must complete the two items noted in the previous sentence on or before March 31, 2018 to receive the move-in incentive and free rent. The free rent concession applies for the first six full calendar months of the term of your rental agreement. Any increase in base rent pursuant to the rental agreement shall not increase the amount of concession given. Must meet residency requirements. Pre-owned homes must meet resort standards. The move-in incentive will be paid by check approximately 4-6 weeks after the customer becomes eligible for the payment and submits the required IRS Form W-9. All local and federal income taxes are the responsibility of the recipient. We will issue the required 1099 to the IRS and to each recipient who receives incentives of $600 or more. Not valid with any other promotions or offers. Offer expires March 31, 2018. Additional Restrictions may apply, see leasing associate for full details.

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- Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30am. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Dr. Tom Cassidy, non- denominational, all welcome, communion is served last Sunday of each month. Church Services - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am. Non- Denominational Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell. Non- Denominational Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday in month. Non- Denominational Church Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cliff Stewart, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am, worship begins at 9am. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, Communion 1st Sunday of each month, everyone welcome.

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Non- Denominational Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, Pastor Charles Belecher, non- denomination. Worship Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9-10am, Pastor Roy Gee, communion first Sunday of each month. Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am, Minister Randy Park, bible study at 10:10. Non- Denominational Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, open to the public each Sunday with Pastor Mary Chamberlin officiating, coffee served at 9am, for more information call 405-688-9338. Non-Denominational Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Worship Services - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 9:30am, Pastor Baker. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, Pastor Keith White, non- denominational service, everyone welcome. Church Service - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 9:30-10:30am, Chaplain Dick Baggett, worship services are held in the rec. hall. Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Pastor Vic. Community Church - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 10-11am. Church Service- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen,10am, in Rec Hall.

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Church Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10am, Doug Roeglin, coffee & donuts prior to service. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Pastor Dave Tafler, in ballroom. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm. Hymn Sing- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:15pm, ice cream social to follow. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring Dwight & Friends. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Swing Street Christmas Show, $7pp, pay at the door. Christmas Show - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-9pm, The Chamberlins, $6 pp. Christmas Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Swing Street, $7pp. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Monday, December 11 Craft/ Bake/ Patio Sale - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, breakfast & lunch available, starting $2pp. Acoustic Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 9:30am, everyone welcome, for more information call 248-921-6867. Beginning Line Dance Instruction Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am, for more information call Brenda at 956685-1111.

Square Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 10am-Noon, Plus Dance. Intermediate Line Dance Instruction - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, for more information call Brenda at 956-685-1111. Country Western Jam Sessions - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, everyone welcome, call 765-633-0590 for more information. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1-3pm, bring your own drinks. Music Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome. Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1pm. Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch 11am-1pm at the Cafe’. Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, lunch, pie, and beverage served first Monday of each month at 11:00am, no jam Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, everyone welcome. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat. Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, 4pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sanwiches, onion ring, fries, drinks & home made pies Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, menu changes each week, please call 956-585-0703 for the menu. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, MisSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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These ladies certainly know how to do it right! The event was festive and fun. The ladies had fun playing a “right-left” game as Tegen narrated a crazy story about Mr. Wright (Right?) running an errand for Mrs. Wright while trying not to get lost. I was so relieved to learn that he was successful and didn’t get lost after all. There’s nothing like getting in trouble with the good wife. Whew! Adding just the right mixture of fun with a purpose, the ladies heard a presentation by Peggy Phillips, a Winter Texan from Bibleville (and Minnesota), as she explained the meaning behind the candy canes we give at Christmastime. This was a nice reminder of the symbolism behind one of the many traditions we enjoy at Christmas to help us remember the “reason for the season.” Each of the approximately 120 ladies attending the brunch purchased a brunch ticket and brought a food item donation for the families. (Did I mention that the breakfast was marvelous? Yes, the ladies even fed me too, and I was happy to donate to the cause.) Many are also making monetary donations as well. The ladies at Casa del Valle will be gathering more food and monetary donations until

Dec. 15 to help 20 families from La Mesa colonia. If you’d like to donate, contact Norma Moe at 605-212-7932. Or just drop off your donation at the park office. The ladies are also doing a toy drive for the colonia children. And the “Texas Grandmas” quilters from Case del Valle have made 20 quilts that they will present to the families. What a wonderful, busy group of ladies at Casa del Valle! That’s what I love about Winter Texans. You are wonderful people!

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Pictured are some of the almost 120 ladies from Casa del Valle RV Resort who attended last Saturday’s Ladies Christmas Brunch in the park’s rec hall.

Welcome back, folks. It seems like it’s been forever since you were here with us enjoying the great weather and abundance of fun activities in the Rio Grande Valley. While it’s been a Jim Brunson busy summer, we are always eager for a new Winter Texan season to begin.

Don Wilson remembers when he and his wife Jeni were making their first stint as park managers a few years ago at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort in Mission. They oversaw the park, which has approximately 245 RV spaces. “The park would be full and there would be a waiting list of as many as 30 people wanting to get in,” Wilson said. “That’s a good problem to have.” The Wilsons, who moved to the Valley from Las Vegas, then took a few years off to travel in 2011 and came back in

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sion, 4:30-6pm, meatloaf. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, dinner served at 4-5:30 p.m. or until gone. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Tejano Christmas Play, $7pp, ice cream bars, popcorn & soda for sale. Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, Razz-Ma-Tazz, $5pp. Jam- The Grove Park, San Juan, 6-8pm, hosted by Jim & Cindi Dixon from Dixon Co. & Band, free admission. Tuesday, December 12 Craft Sale - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, breakfast & lunch available. Craft Show - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon, lunch and concessions available. Square Dancing Plus - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 10am-Noon, Butch Danielski, rounds at 9:30am, Ron & Georgine Woolcock, $5pp. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, all you care to eat, tacos and our famous homemade charro beans, Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park,

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Donna, Noon-2:30pm, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am- 1pm. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, host Marion Price, coffee & cookies served, for more information call 956682-7495. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1pm, refreshments provided. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch will be served 11am- 12:45. Open Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch & snacks available. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, cake & coffee for donation. Karaoke - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-5pm, M.C. Express, tips welcomed. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the hat, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, free, food is available for sale from 4pm-6pm. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal served at 4 pm, variable price, free coffee and refreshments at break. Bingo- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, in rec hall. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park,

San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, La Dawn, $7pp, concession. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, $6pp. Wednesday, December 13 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. All You Can Eat Big Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, biscuits & gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, fruit cups, juice, and coffee. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, serving coffee, rolls, & lunch, for more information call 218290-4107. Church Services - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, cookie fellowship begins at 8:30 a.m., everyone welcome, come as you are. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, coffee & goodies, new jammers welcome. Beginning Line Dance Instruction Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am, for more information call Brenda at 956685-1111. Square Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 10am-Noon, Advance Dance. Jam- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30pm, in rec hall. Intermediate Line Dance Instruction - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, for more information call Bren-

da at 956-685-1111. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee & lunch available. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, cookies & coffee served, jam players are by invitation only. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Carlos Canos, pass the hat. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, all you care to eat pancake/ biscuit & sausage gravy, eggs, sausage, and applesauace, bring own table service, $5pp. Jam Lunch - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 4:30-5:30pm, chile hot dogs. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, hamburger, chicken sandwich, or veggie burger w/ chips and dessert, $5pp. Country Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, host Marion Price, food served fom 4- 5:15pm, for more information call 563-340-6493. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, coffee & cookies at break, everyone welcome. Christmas Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 6:30pm, Lindley Creek, $8pp. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 13 Happy Hour Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, doors open at 2:30pm, BYOB, ice & pop available. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS, coffee will be served, for more information call 605949-1050. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, bring your own table service, snack & dessert for sale. Supper - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-6:30pm, Soup Night, $5pp. Christmas Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 6-8pm, Vance Creek, $7pp, concessions available. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee & cookies available for free will donation, pop & ice cream bars for sale, for more information call 254-449-4568. Christmas Show - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, The Raymers, $5pp. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Razz-Ma-Tazz, $5pp, doors open 1 hour before showtime. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Rona & Jan Easter, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Leslie Blasing, $7pp, reserved seating with ticket purchase, popcorn and soft drinks available, for more information call 956-520-8797. Friday, December 15 Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, pancakes & sausage with coffee. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, pizza & salad. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch is served at 11am, for more information call Martin at 636-459-5458. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2pm, everyone welcome, for more information call 636-4595458. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, serving coffee and cookies. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, dessert and coffee at intermission. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park,

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www.wttrgv.com Mission, 1-3pm, coffee & goodies, new jammers welcome. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, coffee and refreshments at break. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam- Trails End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available from 12-1pm, singers need prior approval, contact Ray at 618-499-4813. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Happy Hour- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, in the Rec. Hall. Fish Fry- Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30pm, in the Rec. Hall. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Jack Nelson, pass the hat, hot dogs, popcorn, BYOB, ice and soft drinks available, for more information call 815262-1590. Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available at 4:30 pm and jam starts at 5:30 pm. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 6-8pm, Donna Sue DeLisle, aka Trailer Park Patsy, $5pp, tickets sold at the door, doors open at 5:50pm. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Hitman, $6pp, singles are welcome. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $9pp, margarita & soda set-ups available, free popcorn & ice, BYOB, concessions open, for more information call 956-782-3263. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $6pp, BYOB and concession. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Kelli Marie, $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Bushriders Dave, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7pm, Dixon & Co. Band, $6pp, concessions available, BYOB. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Christmas Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, 4 His Glory, $6pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $8pp advanced tickets, $8pp at the door, doors open at 6pm. Christmas Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, LaDawn, $6pp.

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One lady walked into the store looking for boxes for her dominos and the store had two types. Gina Lemke then when on to talk a little about the history of the domino game “42,” which was introduced into the U.S. in Waco, Texas and her dad was a “42” champion. Taking up a major part of the building – a wing that was actually empty for a short time – is the delicious world of Papa’s Kettle. Run by Debbie and Jim Strum, visitors can find Amish and Wisconsin cheese, Amish jams and coffees, summer sausages, roasted nuts, popcorn, lemonade and a literal smorgasbord of cheese, meat, snacks and other not-so-easy to find items anywhere else. Among the cheeses include three very hot ones – the ghost pepper cheese, the Scorpion cheddar and the Caroline reaper, cheese made with the world’s hottest peppers. But there’s also provolone, baby Swiss and some of the more common cheeses, mostly from Wisconsin. The jams are from Ohio and the largest Mennonite/ Amish county in the nation. To top it off, everyone should try the Boetje’s mustard, a brown mustard that is not only the perfect complement for the summer sausage, but is also a wonderful alternate spread for sandwiches. The market is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30 a.m. (in time for breakfast) to 4 p.m. and is located at 3210 Expressway 83 in Donna. If you want to clear your flea market vision, take a visit here – it’ll be well worth it.

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Just a hop, skip and jump off Interstate 2, nestled within the Victoria Palms RV Resort lies the Victoria Palms Restaurant – a virtual diamond just off the beaten path. Actually, it’s just a hop and skip off the beaten path (you don’t even need the jump), and a visit to this restaurant will be worth every second, and every dime you pay. Camilla (my 13-year-old daughter) and I visited the restaurant right before Thanksgiving – two days later we were there again (with one of Camilla’s friends Ximena) for their Thanksgiving buffet – which had all the delicious traditional fixins’ for the holiday, but also mixed in a few tongue-tantalizing Cajun dishes – like jambalaya and Cajun turkey. (They had the common – and amazingly moist – regular turkey there as well.) The girls enjoyed sampling several things – Ximena especially tore into everything potato while Camilla was a roll and turkey girl. It was an amazing display of a wide variety of food and people just kept coming in. The reason we were there on Thanksgiving – and I love to cook on Thanksgiving – is because this restaurant wowed both of us just two days earlier as Camilla and I stopped in for lunch. We’re both glad we did. As usual, my daughter jumped straight to the breakfast menu – and they serve breakfast anytime. She ordered two eggs, over medium, sausage, hash browns and French toast. Just a few seconds after they placed the dish in front of her, while I was done talking to the chef, I turned to ask her how the sausage was – I didn’t need an answer; they were gone and she

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Back Party will be Cactus Willie & The Drifter, Keys & Strings, and the Grey Rock Band. Casterline’s uncle, Lester Flatt of bluegrass fame, inspired young Charles to learn to play the guitar. After serving four years in the United States Marine Corps, Casterline began to pursue his career in music. Over the years, Casterline has played with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ray Price, Bill Anderson, and Billy Walker to name a few. Later, he formed his

own band, playing lead guitar in the Cowboy and The Hobo Show with Bob Selby and Wil Kelly, who was the upright bass player, performing in theaters, rodeos and various events all across the country. Cactus Willie was also featured on the Midwest Country Theatre show in Sandstone, Minn., filmed for the RFD-TV network doing a tribute show to Willie Nelson. In 2017, they were featured performers for a PBS show called Pure Pluck in Hibbing, Minn. Today semi-retired, “Catcus Willie” lives in Brownsville during the winter months and in Minnesota during the summer playing at local venues. This winter

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Catcus will be playing at various venues on South Padre Island and Port Isabel. Wil Kelly, aka “The Drifter” grew up in Michigan. Employed as a fluid engineer for a large company in Minnesota, at age 33 after attending a blue grass festival caught the bug to play the banjo. After years of playing banjo he later moved to the upright bass, for the Minnesota Bluegrass Association and he joined the Cowboy and the Hobo Show in 2006. Kelly who is a polished entertainer, known for his keen and funny wit, with songs like “I Just Don’t Looked Good Naked Anymore,” may surprise the audience with more than a laugh or two throughout the show. Bob Selby, who plays the rhythm guitar, may not be with the Cowboy and the Drifter show at this performance, as his wife Brenda recently became ill, and they are hoping to get to the Valley very soon. Rick Sanchez and Joel Garza are known professionally in the Valley as Keys & Strings with both having a diverse background in music and experience, performing in clubs and venues across the country. Sanchez was born and raised in Chicago, beginning his music career there. He also traveled the Midwest working the lounge circuit, clubs and colleges. In 1985, Rick moved to the Rio Grande See WELCOME BACK PARTY pg. 28

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scooters as they are delivering Amazon parcels, and one visitor taking a selfie of him and the baby Jesus in the manger. Until now, the nativity sets were packed in boxes and plastic tubs until brought out for the Christmas season in her farm home off Tower Road. She has been living in Alamo since finding her late second husband in 1999, two years after her first husband died. She moved from Little Rock, Arkansas to be the wife of a goat farmer, who also had other animals on the farm. In fact, she and her grandchildren here still have the donkey and some chickens. But this holiday season, Swint decided to offer the nativity scenes to the Alamo Museum, where through the month of December they are on display along with the famed Galleria of some 1,600 Angel figures. The museum, located at 130 South Eighth St., is open from 9 a.m. until noon and 1 to 4 p.m. daily. For more information call 956-961-4398. Quinta Mazatlan Other museums in the Valley also have some special activities and exhibits. One of those is Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, which has several holiday events, starting with the Perula Winds Concert and Santa in the Park on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. The event features a little of Mozart’s

Marriage of Figaro, Klughardt’s woodwind quintet music and plenty of Christmas carols Cost is $3 per person. Santa’s Animal Forest Fest is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 16, with a snow flurry machine, performances by youth choirs, storybook stations, inflatable animal characters, crafts and photos with Santa. The fees are $5 for kids and $3 for adults. Discovery Days for Families are going on all month long with the hours of 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m., to decorate the nature tree on the Dec. 9 and 23; water color of naturescapes on Dec. 27; Thorn Forest Skulls To Bones To Fur & More on Dec. 28; Feather Fun Foto nature walk on Dec. 29, and Survivor Skills with rope making and more on Dec. 30. The fee is $3 per person. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen. For more information call 956-681-3370 or check the website quintamazatlan.com. Historic Brownsville Museum At the Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 East Madison St., a Miniature Holiday Village is on display through Jan. 6 with more than 500 Department 56 ceramic pieces of figurines, animals and lighted structures. The exhibit can be seen See MUSEUM pg. 27

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A Tribute to a Traditional & Country CHRISTMAS With Many Surprises! Relax, Laugh & Sing Along!

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2017 - 18 (Partial) Schedule

12/31/17 Paradise Park 8-12pm McAllen • 1/12/18 Pharr South Pharr • 7-10pm 1/13/18 Canyon Lake Mission • 7-10pm 1/19/18 Aladdin Villas Mission • 7-10pm 1/20/18 McAllen Mobile McAllen • 7-10pm 1/25/18 Casa Del Sol Donna • 7-10pm 1/26/18 Pharr South Pharr • 7-10pm 1/27/18 Paradise Park Estates Pharr • 7-10pm 2/3/18 Casa Del Valle Alamo • 7-10pm 2/9/18 Restful Valley Ranch Mission • 7-10pm 2/10/18 Tropic Winds Harlingen • 7-10pm

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LaDawn

Dec. 7 - Twin Palms, Rio Hondo - 7pm Dec. 8 - Eastgate, Harlingen - 7pm Dec. 9 - Don-Wes Market, Donna - 11am Dec. 9 - Citrus Park, Edinburg - 7pm Dec. 12 - Texas Trails, Pharr- 7pm Dec. 14 - Valhalla Park, Edinburg- 7pm Dec. 15 - Circle T Park, Mission Dec. 17 - Citrus Valley, McAllen 6:30pm (Benefit Concert) Dec. 19 - Alamo Rose, Alamo- 7pm

Booking/Schedule Info: 281-384-3747 ladawnmusic@gmail.com www.LaDawnMusic.com

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Christmas Shows

December 10 - Pine to Palm - Weslaco - 7 PM December 11- Mesquite Park-La Feria-7 PM December 13 - Paradise Park - McAllen - 6:30 PM December 14 - Twin Palms - Rio Hondo - 7 PM December 15 - Eastgage - Harlingen - 7 PM December 19 - First Baptist Church - Combes - 7 PM December 20 - Bit-O-Heaven - Donna - 6:30 PM December 21 - Trophy Gardens - Alamo - 7 PM

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The Valley welcomes Nashville Recording Artist

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Now booking shows 2018, 2019 season.

Current Concert Schedule for 2018:

Jan 7th- Casa Del Sol, Donna, TX- 7:00pm Jan 10th- Entertainers Showcase, Park Place Estates, Harlingen, TX- 3:20pm Feb 28th- Park Place Estates, Harlingen, TX- 7:00pm March 2nd- Oleander Acres, Mission, TX- 7:00pm Mar 4th- Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, TX- 2:00pm Mar 7th- VIP RV Park, La Feria, TX- 7:00pm

If you are a park activity director or are interested in booking and would like a complimentary album from Rusty- please contact manager Larry: txrices@hotmail.com (956) 564-1923

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1305 E. Jasmine Ave. McAllen TX, 78501

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Wednesdays Dinner - December Tacos & Chalupas 5 to 7 6th & 13th - Smoking Gun – (Country) 20th - Jack Kay – (Oldies) 27th - The Coins

Thursday Dinner - December Loaded Tators 5-7pm

Friday - December Dinner 5 to 7 & Dance 7 to 11 8th Sloppy Joe Music by Country Roland - Country 15th Roast Beef Music by Texas Bread - Country 22nd Chicken Fried Chicken Music by Jealous Heart - Country 29th Salsbury Steak

Music by Drew and the Dancehall Dreamers - Country

Saturday - December Music 7 to 11

2nd Steven May - Country 9th Customer Christmas Party - Potluck 6:30 & Chris Rivera (Classic Rock-N-Roll) 16th Children & Youth Christmas Party - 1 to 3 23rd Time Machine - (Oldies) 30th Gatos Locos - (Rock A Billy)

Christmas Day OPEN @ 4pm

Jealous Heart - 6 to 10 New Years Eve Day Party - Potluck 1pm Barbed Wire 2 to 6

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

COUNTRY JAM Every Thursday - 12:30-3pm

Lunch 11-12:30pm - Burgers & more DINNER EVERY MONDAY 4:30-6PM Dec. 11 - Meatloaf Dec. 18 - Baked Chicken Dinner No dinner 12/25 & 1/1/18 EVERY FRIDAY LUNCH 11-12:30PM Dec. 15 & 29 - Pizza & Salad Dec. 8 & 22 • Soup & Salad Bar

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

Dec. 8 - Gatos Locos - $7 Dec. 22 - Ralph & The Cruisers - $10 Tickets on sale now - Singles Welcome ENTERTAINMENT

Dec. 10 - Swing Street Christmas Show - $7 CRAFT SALE

Sat., Dec. 9 - 8am - 12noon Biscuits & Gravy 7- 8:30am Lunch Burger & More 11-12:30pm NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dec. 31 Daddy D Three 8:30pm - 12am $15 w/ late lunch Tickets Sales start Dec. 8

All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Peggy Creach, Co-Director Kathy Tyler, Co-Director 956-585-0703

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CASA DEL SOL JAMS - Begins Dec. 8

CRAFT SHOW

Lunch $5 - 10:45am Music - 12noon

8am-12pm • Food 11:30am

Dec. 11 – Back Pack Benefit w/Butch – Donation Dec. 14 – Ralph Kuster Christmas Show - $6 Jan. 4 – Bill Chrastil -$6 Jan. 7 – Rusty Rierson -$7 Jan. 11 – Cook Brothers Veterans Benefit - Donation

Jan. 3, Feb. 7 & Mar. 7

SHOWS – 7PM

DANCE • Dec. 31st NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dance to JC Sound Machine 9pm - 12:15am Call for more information 956-580-7654

EVERY TUESDAY

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

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION! Dec. 31 – Route 66 $12 - 8pm

DANCE - 7pm

DANCES – 7PM Dec. 7 – Route 66 - $7 Dec. 16 - Gatos Locos Band • $7pp Jan. 22 – Butch Danielske Hoedown - $5 Jan. 19 & Mar. 11- Diego Beverly Girardot Activity Team

4770 N. Mayberry Road, Mission 956-580-7654

Jan. 25 – The Classics - $6

Joe & Kathy Compton, Activity Directors 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Hosted by and at:

ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR ORTHODOX CHURCH

Saturday, December 9, 2017 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Holiday & International Goods Greek – Russian – Lebanese – Ukrainian – Romanian Serbian – American – Local & More!

SATURDAY DANCES Texas Wheels - December 9 7-10pm $6.00 Singles Welcome *Bring 1 unopened toy and get $1 off admission per person.

ENTERTAINERS Dec 8th - Raz Ma Taz 7-9pm $5 Dec 15th - Kellie Marie 7-9pm $5

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE W/ MEAL Dec 31 Kenastons 8-12pm $15 Tickets on SALE now

ROCK & ROLL JAM TUESDAYS Starting Jan. 2nd 7-10pm

PATIO SALE

CRAFT SHOWS

OPEN HOUSE

Dec 16th 8-12pm

Mon. 1/29/2018 8-12pm Mon. 2/26/2018 8-12pm

Dec 12th 10am-1pm

1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516

Office: 956-783-5008 Activity Office: 956-685-1111

Our signature homemade Baklava, Piroghies, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Pastitsio, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Greek BBQ, etc. All Homemade!

Free Live Entertainment – Free Parking

Russian Tea & Coffee Shop – Children’s Christmas Activities Gift & Food Vendors – Art, Icons & Bookstore - Guided Church & History Tours – History and Theology of Icons

“GIVE A CAN, GET A COOKIE”

Bring Cans, Toys, Blankets or Cash – All will go to help Saint George Food Pantry Recipients. Get a cookie in return!

Location: 704 W. Sam Houston Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577 For more information & food orders contact: Fr. Antonio Perdomo at 956-781-6114 or visit: www.stgeorgetxfestival.com and www.stgeorgetx.org

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El Valle Del Sol El Valle De La Luna 2500 E. Bus. Hwy. 83 Mission Texas 78572 (956) 585-5704

Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 Tradewinds RV Resorts 1005 N Stewart Rd

Karaoke

CRAFT SHOWS

Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Dec.18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 & Mar.19 Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, & Mar. 17

DANCES 7PM-10PM

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $6 Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 Ralph and the Cruisers - $10 Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3 The Ramblers • FREE January 7, Feb. 4, March 4 Mollie B - $12 / $15 January 16 The Agency - $10 January 19, March 9 Barefoot Becky - $10 February 12

Every Monday 1pm – 3pm Bring Your Own Drinks

CHURCH SERVICES Every Sunday Until the Last Week in March 2018 • 9am Non-Denomination Service with Paster Bob Kerr Communion 1st Sunday Each Month Coffee and Fellowship Afterwards For More Info Please Call

806-683-2816

NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE

Dec. 31 - 8pm-Midnight Texas Wheels- $15 Concession Available BYOB ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Jan. 2 - Goldwing Express - $8 Jan. 9 - Punches Family - $7 Jan. 12 - Neil Diamond Tribute - $12 Jan. 14 - Southern Anthem - $7 Jan. 23 - Maggie Mae - $8 Jan. 26 - Freddie and Sheila - $7 Jan. 30 - David Church - $7 Feb. 6 - Adam Pope - $7 Feb. 17 - Carpenters - $12 Feb. 20 - Piano Man - $8 Feb. 27 - Kelli Marie - $7

For information call 956-585-4833 stay@missionbellrvresort.com

Every Thursday 9am – 11am Please Bring A Toy For The City Of Mission Police Dept. Toy Drive. Last Collection Dec 21st 2017.

Saturday Morning Breakfast

All You Can Eat Pancakes, With A Choice Of Ham Or Sausage. $4.00 Biscuits And Gravy. $4.00 Free Coffee. No Breakfast 12/23/17 No Breakfast 12/30/17

Saturday Night Dance

7pm – 10pm $6.00 PP 12/09/17 WILDSIDE 12/16/17 DIXON & COMPANY

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE 12/31/17 KEYS & STRINGS & HARMONY Starts at 8:30 – 12:30 Noise Makers & Light Meat $15.00PP

Square Dancing with Bronc Wise Monday – Thursday Pick Up A Schedule In The Park Office.

956-968-0322

Happy Hour Dances 3-4:30PM Mon.-Diego Saurina Tuesday-Lynn Dvorak Wednesday-Carlos Canas Thursday-Regan James Friday-Johnny D

Saturday Night Dances (7-10PM) Dec. 9 Smokin’ Gun $6 PP Dec. 16 Ron & Nancy $6 PP

New Year’s Eve Dance • Dec. 31

7pm-8pm Social Hour 8pm - 11pm Dance with Diego

(Tickets go on sale during all Happy Hours from 3 - 4:30pm starting Wed, Dec 6. Limited Tickets & No tickets sold at door. $15pp Cash Only)

PUBLIC WELCOME! Shannon Clugston, Activity Director 417-499-3395

2215 East West Blvd., Mercedes, Texas

Cabaret February 13 Glenn Miller - Orchestra - $25 February 28

Country Jam

1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco, TX

Linda Anklam Activity Director • 956-565-1506

Llano Grande Upcoming Events Dec. 7th-16th, 2017

Online Tickets Now Available for shows only, starting Nov. 1 at www.hyneseventcenter.com

DECEMBER 8 FRIDAY 3pm - 5pm Happy Hour w/ Jack Nelson Pass The Hat

Hynes Event Center, Bar and Concessions Available

December 9

Park Wide Patio Sale-8 am to 12 noon

Christmas Show Thursday, Dec 7 HYNES EVENTS CENTER

Razz-Ma-Tazz 7:00pm $5.00 per person

DANCES

DECEMBER 9 Sat. 7pm - 10pm

December 13 • Wednesday Dance to Karaoke Dinner • 4pm - 6pm • $7.50 p/p Renaissance Rockers Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Roll, Iced Tea or Coffee

Karaoke with Harry & Judy • 5pm Bar and Concessions Available

Dec. 8 & Dec 15 2 pm to 4 pm

Jam Session Rec Hall

- AND -

DECEMBER 16 Sat. 7pm - 10pm

Dance to Pelican West $8

Bar and Concessions Available

out of park tickets sold one week prior

ALL EVENTS LOCATED IN THE HYNES EVENT CENTER

CRAFT SHOWS

1st Saturday of the Month December - March • 9 am-1 pm

CAFE OPEN FOR BREAKFAST 7:30 am - Lunch 11:30 am Local Artists’

DANCES

Dec. 1 - Diego - $6 Dec. 15 - Diego - $6 Dec . 31 - Jul & The Chrome Wheels NEW YEARS DANCE - $TBD Jan. 12 - Diego - $6 Jan. 19 - Leslie Blasing - $7

SHOW FOR 2017

Dec 13 - Leslie Blasing - $8 (Christmas Show) Dec. 20 - Ralph Kuster - $7 (Christmas Show) Jan. 3 - Williamson Branch - $6

November JAMS 15 Karaoke Every Wednesday -with 2pm-4pm

Country Music,and Concession Available Harry Judy

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SPECIALS Dec 11 * MONDAY * “A Tejano Christmas Carol” Theater Show 7 – 9 pm * $7 EVERY TUESDAY Country Jam Sessions * 12 - 2:30 pm Coffee and Cookies/Popcorn & Soda for sale Happy Hour with Diego * 3:30 - 5 *Donations BYOB/Popcorn & Soda for Sale EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT 6:30 PM

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale Dec 13 * Ralph Custer Show* $7 Dec 20 * Lindley Creek Show * $8 Dec 27 * Kellie Marie Show * $8

EVERY THURSDAY * SOUP SUPPER

4:30 pm * $3 ALL YOU CAN EAT/BYOTS Dessert for sale EVERY FRIDAY * DANCE 7-10 pm * Popcorn/soda for sale Dec 8 * Dixon Company Band * $6 Dec 15 * Bushriders Dave * $6 Dec 22 * Sweetwater * $6 Dec 31 (SUN) New Year’s Eve/Tony Perez Band 8 to 12 midnight (doors open at 7pm) $15 * Reservation Suggested CRAFT FAIR - SECOND FRIDAY Every Month • 8am - NOON PATIO SALES 2ND SATURDAY Every Month • 8am - NOON EVERY SUNDAY * KARAOKE 5 pm * ALL WELCOME

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HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI

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

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK / CHICKEN Every Thursday • Public Invited 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM $8.00 a plate • Choice of Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken Breast, also mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a dinner roll

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER SUNDAY Call In or Take Out 956-968-7114 December - March 2018 December 10th January 14th and 28th February 11th and 25th March 11th and 25th

Dinners Served • $10.00/plate 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Plates include 3 Pieces of our “Famous” Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw and your choice of Tea or Coffee Homemade Pies and Cakes are available for a small extra charge

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Blue Bonnet RV Park

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

EVERY SUNDAY

LIVE MUSIC More Live Music Entertainment Schedule Sundays 2-6pm Dec. 10 Renaissance Rockers Starting 2018 Wed. • Kenaston Band Sat. • Jan. Country Music Dec. 17 Riverside Band!

Church Services Non-Denominational - 10am Movies – 7pm – Starts 12/3/17 Snack Bar Open

EVERY THURSDAY

Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts 12/7/17 Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn

DANCES • 7PM - 10PM

Sat. Dec 9 • Diego • $5 Sat. Dec. 16 • Time Machine • $5 Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie Starts 1/3/18 Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ Howard O. Bedient - Starts 12/7/17 Snack Bar Open at 11:30am

956-223-9359 - Del Briggs

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1401 S. Cage Blvd. Pharr • 956-787-5773

New Year’s Eve’s Dance

Dec. 31 • Hot Rodz

Tickets $12 On Sale Biscuits & Gravy 11pm CRAFT SHOW

Friday Jan. 4, 2018

SQUARE DANCING

With Joe & Chris Saltel November-March

For more information

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ROUND DANCING with Ron and Georgine Woolcock 360-789-8657 Randy and Rose Wulf 360-561-8999

Ron & Cheryl Schimmel Activity Directors

Gospel Jam - 6pm Every Sunday: Dwight & Friends

1-5pm 1-5pm TRY OUR TEXAS SIZE PORK TENDERLOIN German Day 1-5pm MOE BANDY CONCERT Sundays 2-6pm ♫Jolly 3 Huntsman SATURDAY MARCH - $45 Band♫

Arts/Craft & Garage Sale Nov. 21 - 8am - 12 Noon Lunch Available

Mar. 6 • Steven-May Sat. Mar.6PM 5 • 1-5pm 8:30PM DOORS OPEN Mar. 13 • Renassiance Rockers Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, or FRIDAY COMINGCombo SOON!!! Mar. 20 • Steven May Dinners w/baked beans,Live hush FISH Thursdays Music Open Easter Sunday puppies, cole slaw and french fries Mar. 27FRY • Renaissance Rockers YEAR ROUND • 1-5pm

JAMS • 12:30PM

Dances – 7pm Doors Open at 6:15 Dec. 8 - Smokin’ Guns Dec. 15 - Ralph and the Cruisers Christmas Show - 7pm Doors open 6:15 Dec. 22 - Ralph Kuster

Texas Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Dec. 24 Riverside Band 1-5pm Barefoot Thurs. • Al Mikesh Sun. Becky • Country Music 1- 5pm Open 11-6pm Thursday., Feb 15 $10 Open 31 11-6pm Fri.Dec. • The Hitman Patio/Restaurant

EVERY TUESDAY

Bingo – 6:15pm Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm

3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission, TX 78574 956-585-7630 www.bluebonnetrvpark.com

Welcome Back Winter Texans DAILY 11 11 AM - 8 PM OPENOPEN DAILY AM - 8 PM

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Country Jams - 1pm Every Thursday: Chuck Mathis

1 Hour Tours

Mon. Tues. Wed. SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC 2-6PM YEAR ROUND! Thurs. Fri. Sat. - 12pm

Happy Hour - 4 – 6pm Sat. Jan. 13 – Donation Featuring Cindy Renee

-Seniors (62+): $10

-Adults:or $12Combo Friday Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, 2 Hour Tours beans, hush Fish Dinners w/baked Tue. & Thurs. 1pm

$19 Fry puppies, cole slaw-Seniors(62+): and french fries 956-581-4477 -Adults: $23 CASH ONLY

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Popular Valley musician Brett Marshall will head up a fun, retro-themed Christmas concert on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. followed by a second performance of the same concert at 7:30 p.m. This year, the event will be held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, located at 603 S. Tarnava Street in Port Isabel. With a $10 minimum contribution per ticket, the concert proceeds will benefit the We Love Laurin Special Needs Trust, which assists disabled McAllen dancer Laurin Huber with her ongoing medical care expenses. Two years ago, the concert raised around $8000 for Miss Huber. Entitled Brett Marshall & Friends Retro Christmas Party, this year’s concert features a 1950s theme, and also a segment of Christmas songs from around the world. “Besides the many favorite Christmas songs people remember from the 1950s, we also wanted to emphasize how global Christmas really is,” said concert organizer and soprano vocalist Carolyn Porter. “We hope to promote a sense of unity as we celebrate Christmas together in song.” Popular local musician Brett Marshall, known all over the Valley for his diverse piano stylings and smooth baritone vocals, serves as music director of the event. He leads an assortment of talented vocalists from South Padre Island, Port Isabel and Laguna Vista who round out the cast of this festive, annual event.

clude soprano Carolyn Porter, alto/mezzo Lisa Kinsolving, mezzo-soprano Sara Steele, tenor Paul Cardile, tenor Ron Fuqua, baritone Dale Ziegler and tenor Harold Clark. Percussionist Dave Boughter and choral group Valley Voices will make guest appearances. Concert attendees are urged to get their tickets early, as seating is limited. Tickets will be available at Paragraphs Bookstore on the Island or at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church. Tickets for this charity concert may also be reserved by calling Carolyn Porter at 612-309-2651.

CONCERT INFO Event: “Retro Christmas Party” with Brett Marshall & Friends Date: December 17, 2017 Time: Two Shows: 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where: Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, Port Isabel Tickets: $10.00 minimum contribution Proceeds go to the We Love Laurin Special Needs Trust More info: 612-309-2651

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Brett Marshall, second from right, heads up a group of local singers for the upcoming benefit concert entitled “Brett Marshall & Friends Retro Christmas Party” slated for December 17 at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church in Port Isabel, with two performances on the same day at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The $10 ticket price will raise funds to help with medical expenses for brain-injured Valley resident Laurin Huber. See WeLoveLaurin.org for more information on Miss Huber.

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Iowa Bremer County Breakfast Friday, Dec. 8 – The Iowa Bremer County Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. at Rosie’s Restaurant, 2100 E. Griffin Pkwy., Mission. For more information, contact Sam Smith at 319-269-9308. Marine Corps League Saturday, Dec. 9 – The Rio Grande Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League announces that the Commandant of the Department of Texas Marine Corps League, will conduct a meeting at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, at 11 a.m. to form a new detachment here in Rio Grande Valley. Membership in the Marine Corps League is for any Marine or FMF Corpsman or FMF Chaplains who have served honorably or are currently on active duty. Any Marine interested in joining this new detachment as a charter member should plan to attend this meeting. For more information call Sean Downey at (956) 372-7427. Red Hat Queen’s Council Monday, Dec.11 –The Red Hat Queen’s Council will hold their Christmas luncheon at noon, at Red Lobster on Expressway 83 in McAllen. There will be a $10 gift exchange. RGV Bounders Thursday, Dec. 14 – The RGV Chapter of Bounders International will meet at 1 p.m., at Bar-B-Cutie, 1933 West Interstate 2 in Pharr. For questions call Howard Wooley at 609-6022875. Teamsters’ Reunion Saturday, Dec.16 – The Teamsters Reunion will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83, San Juan. For questions call Ernie Kalb at (262) 749-4001.

The proceeds from Brett Marshall & Friends Retro Christmas Party will benefit the We Love Laurin Special Needs Trust, which was created to help brain-injured local dancer Laurin Huber with her medical expenses. More info: www. WeLoveLaurin.org.

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with paid museum admission. The museum is also holding an Historical Happy Hour Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest for adults on Dec. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the historic Laureles Ranch House. The event, which includes a prize for the ugliest sweater, is free to museum members and $5 for non-members. For more iformation call 956-548-1313 or check the museum’s Facebook page. The museum is also participating in the Brownsville Holiday Village in Dean Porter Park. Admission is free to stroll past the decorated little cottages, with the park open until 10 p.m. on weekdays except Fridays and Saturdays when it is open until 11 p.m. IMAS The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS), 1900 Nolana Loop in McAllen, has its annual Christmas Tree Forest up and decorated for its contest. The viewing of the trees, along with a scavenger hunt, comes with the price of admission and will go on until Jan. 4. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. IMAS is offering a Gingerbread

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workshop every weekend through Dec. 23, with participants decorating graham cracker houses. A “Winter Blast” party for members will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 8. Call 956-682-1564 for more information. Donna Hooks Fletcher Historical Museum The Donna Hooks Fletcher Historical Museum, 129 South Eighth St. in Donna, has a half-dozen trees that students from elementary schools have decorated for exhibit through Jan. 6. The hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Port Isabel Historical Museum The Port Isabel Historical Museum outreach at holiday time focuses on participation in the city’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 at Beulah Lee Park, which will be preceded by the first annual Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. The museum, in the Champion Building near the Gulf Shore, is involved with vendors at the ceremony. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 956-9437602 for more information.

From pg. 17 dressed as a Christmas present. (She changes her costume weekly so go and see what she is wearing.) Inside, people were eating or waiting to be served “all-you-can-eat” pancake dinners. The meal is a bargain, costing only $2.50 for pancakes and coffee. Applesauce, eggs, sausage and ham could be purchased to go with the meal for an additional $0.25 each. Many people were choosing to add eggs or meat to their meals but the crew in the kitchen had them ready and the line kept moving efficiently. Darrell Gullickson, of South Dakota, who was running the dinner, told the Winter Texan Times the park had been doing the dinner for as long as he remembered. I told him it was at least 40 years because my father and step-mother, Bill and Ernestine Gerald, had lived there when they first became Winter Texans, and I could remember taking my young children over there for pancake dinners. Now I have great-grandchildren! Gullickson laughed and said things had improved since the early days when pancakes were cooked in electric skillets. Now the park has a special grill that can cook up to 24 pancakes at a time in just a couple of minutes. That helps keep the line moving smoothly. In the kitchen, an experienced cook team worked to get the dinners ready for the crowd. Warren Ries and Jim Hartrick

were cooking pancakes, while Ann Campanella cooked sausages and Bruce Kielback cooked the eggs. Others were serving coffee and taking orders. Gullickson then asked me if my children were still in the area. I said one daughter lived here along with her two sons, one of which had three children. He invited me to bring them all back one day for pancakes and a picture of the four generations eating Lemon Tree RV Inn pancake dinners.

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Valley and has worked with numerous county music bands, country rock, Latin and other club bands. Joel Garza, who is also a motivational speaker, was born in the Texas Panhandle. In 1981 he began playing and singing with his siblings. Garza understands the music culture and history of the Valley. Keys & Strings has played in numerous venues throughout the Valley and the state of Texas. Joel as a songwriter and recording artist has had several of his songs getting air play on a local FM Valley radio station, gaining the attention of a number of different bands in the Valley such as the Meztizo Band, Heartland Express and others. Richard Rohrback formed his Grey Rock Band two years ago. All three band members have a wide background and history of playing and working with other bands in a variety of genres over the years. Rohrback has played professionally over 50 years, playing lead guitar and singing vocals for the Appleton Century Rock & Roll band, Summerhill Rock & Roll band, True Joy Rock & Roll band. He was a member of the “For Him” Gospel Quartet, Skokie Community Choir, Jolly Boys Men’s Choir, and the Going

Back Rock & Roll band. Rohrback plays a variety of instruments including the pedal steel guitar, accordion, bass guitar, keyboard, piano and trombone. Howard Bedient plays the keyboard and sings the vocals. He started playing professionally at age 25 and worked as a professional musician for many years. Some of his career highlights were touring as a member of the Kasenetz & Katz Super Circus and as a member of the Fruit Gum Co. of the 60s and 70s bubblegum fame. Since the 70s he has toured with groups throughout the Midwest and Texas. The band’s drummer is Linda Stark. However, due an illness Linda is unable to be with them this winter. Sitting in as drummer for this event will be Richard Vacura who lives in Aladdin Villas in Mission during the winter months. Richard was born and raised in the Grand Forks, ND area and has played the drums for well over 50 years, having a wide experience playing country music, country rock, old tyme and waltzes, and while in the Valley during the winter months, plays with the Southern Express band.

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Dec. 6-10: The Pharr Community Theater will perform “A Tejano Christmas Carol,” adapted and directed by Pedro Garcia, from Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 6-10 at the theater located at 213 W. Newcombe in Pharr. Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for seniors, military and all students. The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. from Wednesday through Saturday, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call (956) 2390412 or (956) 655-9308 for more information. Dec. 7: The UTRGV School of Music presents its Jazz Ensemble at 8:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, located at 1201 w. University Dr. in Edinburg. The event is free and open to the public. Dec. 7: Quinta Mazatlan presents a Parula Winds Concert and Santa in the Park at 6 p.m. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Dr. in McAllen. Admission is $3. Dec. 7-10: Harlingen Community Theater presents Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.” Showtimes are 7:30 p.m Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the theater located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Doors open for ticket sales one hour prior to curtain call and seating begins 30 minutes prior. Tickets are $15 for adults. Dec. 8: Edinburg North High School Winter Festival will be held at 7 p.m. There will be “Real Snow,” food, arts and crafts and more. The school is located at 3101 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. Dec. 8-17: The Camille Playhouse presents Irving Berlin’s musical “White Christmas” from Dec. 8-17 at the theater, located at 1 Dean Porter Park in Brownsville. Tickets are $20 for adults. There are also Winter Texan Specials for becoming a member. Call (956) 542-8900 for more information. Dec. 7-10: The PSJA Early College High School Thespians will perform Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 through Saturday, Dec. 9, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The performance will be held at the PSJA Early College High School, located at 805 W. Ridge Road in San Juan. Tickets are $7 for adults. Call (956) 354-2300 for more information. Dec. 8: The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce will hold a Winter Texan Welcome Back Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday (weather permitting). There will be entertainment, tourist attractions, discounted food from Ace’s BBQ and Jason’s Deli, and more. Keep an eye out for updates based on the weather. Call the chamber at 956-585-2727 for info. Dec. 9: “A Christmas Musical”presented by Holy Spirit Catholic Church to benefit the Santo Nino Chapel. The performance will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, $20 and $25, plus fees, and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 8-10: Edinburg Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker,” from Friday to Sunday, Dec. 8-10, at Johnny Economedes

High School, located at 1414 Alamo Road in Edinburg. Show times are a 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 and are available at the Dancentre of Edinburg, located at 2750 Hedfelt, or by calling (956) 383-2623. Dec. 9: City of Alamo will hold its 8th annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Downtown Tree at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 800 Main St. in Alamo. Call 956-787-6699 for questions. Dec. 9: City of Port Isabel will hold its first Hometown Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The parade will take place in front of the Laguna Madre Youth Center on Port Road. The route will head east on Queen Isabella Blvd. and end at the Port Isabel Events Center. The annual Christmas Lighting will take place at 7 p.m. at Beulah Lee Park. There will be live performances and food and drink vendors. Call (956) 943-2682 for more information. Dec. 9: City of San Juan will host Noche de Paz from 3 to 11 p.m. at the San Juan Municipal Park, located at 506 E. Business 83 in San Juan. There will be entertainment, food, a parade, and games. Call Roy Garcia for more information at (956) 402-8395. Dec. 11: The UTRGV School of Music will present its Holiday Concert and Carols at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, located at 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. The performance begins at 5 p.m. General admission is $5 and tickets can be purchased at tickets.vendini.com Dec. 13: The UTRGV School of Music presents Steven & Misa Mead, Euphorium at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, located at 1201 W. University Dr. in Edinburg. Steven and Misa Mead will perform a virtuosic concert. The concert will feature brass music. The event is free and open to the public. Dec. 14: City of Palmview will host its Posada Navidena from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palmview Parks & Recreation, located at 406 W. Veterans Blvd. in Palmview. The event will include food, music, dance and fun for the whole family. Dec. 16: McAllen Convention Center will hold Movie in the Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. featuring “The Polar Express.” Bring your blankets and chairs and hot cocoa. Admission is free. Dec. 16: City of Mission and Hands in Art Studio present a Winter Wonderfland Festival from 4 to 10 p.m. at Leo Pena Placita Park in Mission. There is no admission cost for this event, which will include a night of music, handmade crafts and local food. Dec. 16 & 17: First United Methodist Church of La Feria will host its Live Nativity on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16-17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church parking lot transforms into the town of Bethlehem. The Live Nativity is free and open to the public. FUMC- La Feria is located at 331 S. Main St. in La Feria. For more information or to volunteer, call (956) 245-5742 or (956) 797-1393.

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“It’s been an amazing journey but in late 2018 or early 2019 the entire Veteran’s War Memorial of Texas will be completed,” stated Col. Frank Plummer (Ret.) US. Army. The journey began in 1988 when a friend told him the veterans of McAllen should place a statue of a World War II veteran in Archer Park to remind residents of their sacrifices.” While Plummer agreed with the idea of remembrance of the sacrifices made during World War II, he wanted a memorial that would teach school children about the sacrifices of all those who had served to give the United States of America the freedoms that it now enjoys. Shortly after that conversation, he visited

Las Vegas. While walking around the city he came upon a large mound of dirt with a stream of water shooting from several large tubes at the top. The water was shooting into smaller tubes in smaller mounds of dirt with such precision that none of the water was wasted. Mesmerized by the accuracy of this unique fountain, Plummer sat and watched it for a couple of hours, while forming the concept for the Veterans War Memorial of Texas in his head. The spurting water would represent the men and women who defended and some who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and liberty and independence. The returning water represented the freedom and independence earned through these sacrifices so the American people continue to enjoy

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The American Spire of Honor stands at the center of Veteran’s War Memorial of Texas.

freedom and independence. Plummer returned home, and with a group of 12 other veterans began planning an impressive war memorial that would attract people not only from the Rio Grande Valley but all over the United States and internationally as well. The first step was to acquire the land. The committee led by Plummer went to the McAllen City Council. Then-mayor, Othal Brand, told Plummer he had plans to convert a piece of swampy land near Ware Road into a site where a new McAllen Convention Center would be built. Because an attraction would be needed to enhance the site, Brand promised Plummer five acres on the west side to build the memorial. Col. Plummer told him it would take nine years of fund-raising before the project could start. If there was not enough funds at begin at that time the land would be returned to the city. He and his committee began talking to city administrations and veterans’ groups all over the Valley to explain what was planned. Nine years after the concept was created, construction began on the first of five pieshaped wedges. It was decided to construct the World War II memorial first. Statues of military personnel who played an important part in that war along were sculpted and bronzed, and glistening beautiful granite walls were erected bearing the names of those who died in that war etched in stone as a permanent memorial. Another wall hon-

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ored the Medal of Honor recipients. Families were invited to purchase pavers, bricks and benches honoring veterans, friends and family to honor anyone who believes in the American freedom. When the World War II section was completed, work began on the section for the Vietnam War and the Korean War. Then came the all other wars section, which represented the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the Mexican-American War and more modern wars such as the Gulf War and the fighting in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. A large 105-foot tall black spire was then erected in the center representing the sacrifices made by those who served to defend our country and to protect the freedoms and values this nation represents around the world. Currently under construction is another All Wars section (the fifth wedge of the pie), that features the children of the Valley. Children will be invited to write essays about significant moments in history. The stories selected will be etched into 36 granite panels for everyone to read with the child’s name, school and principal. The others will be placed in a website for use by teachers, historians and the general public. will be a record for all “These stories time about how the wars affected United States history and its citizens,” said Plummer. It will exist for all time for future gen-

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erations to read and learn about the sacrifices made by American military personnel to keep this country free,” he added. “That is, unless someone decides to rewrite history and tear it down as is happening to Southern history across the South.” Colonel Plummer served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam before retiring in the Valley in 1975. Almost 30 years after he first conceived the memorial, Plummer, who is now 92, and the memorial committee are looking for volunteers who are willing to continue management of the memorial and organization of the two major programs honoring veterans. To volunteer or for more

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our “greatest generation.” “This program was planned for the Veterans Day ceremony, but due to bad weather it was canceled, so we are asking all WWII veterans and families to attend,” said Jan Hartzog, one of the event’s planners. In case of bad weather this program will be moved indoors to the Convention Center. For further information or questions call Col. Frank Plummer at 956-631-2511 or Jan Hartzog at 956-605-3486. When Col. Plummer turns over management of the memorial, he will be able to look back with pride on the wonderful memorial that has taken 30 years to create. Through the perseverance of a man who had the dream and the veterans and city officials that helped him, McAllen has a war memo-

rial that can proudly stand beside any war memorial in the United States. However, Plummer is quick to say he was not the only person responsible for the memorial that honors war veterans. It could never have been built without the support of the cities, schools, veterans organizations, citizens and Winter Texans of the Rio Grande Valley and Texas and the nation who helped raise over $2 million needed to create the memorial that will stand for decades, if not centuries, to attest to the patriotism that exists in the City of McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley and the nation. For those who have not yet visited the memorial, it is located on 29th Street and Col. Plummer Drive on the west side of the new McAllen Convention Center.

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Fifth Wheel 2010 JAYCO 5TH WHEEL, approximately 36 ft., 4 slideouts, A/C, fireplace, good to excellent condition, will take trade, asking $25,000, call 956624-7803 for more information.

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For Sale ELECTRIC BED -- LIKE NEW fully electric Invacare homecare bed with side rails. Never used it. Invacare Model G5510 electric bed complete package with head and foot sections, bed ends, bed rails and mattress. Compare value at $2,000-$3,000. Need the money, so will sell for just $600. Call 956-802-6530. ANTIQUE ROCKERS FOR SALE, 2 antique rockers, $125 each or offer, call 956-581-9427. FOR SALE IN 55+ Community, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, includes water, responsible for gas and light, $16,000 with land, call 715-220-3228 for more information. FOR SALE 40 BICYCLES and 5 adult trikes, reconditioned, come look them over and try them out, I also take bikes and trikes on trade- ins, call Neal at 956-379-5423.

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HUGE GARAGE SALE, LOTS of tools, Christmas, Valentine, Easter items, glassware pots and pans, and much more, December 7,8, & 9th, 1240 E. Bus. 83, Lot #59 in Mission, TX 78572. LOTS OF NEAT STUFF, China, kitchen items, rocking horse, linens, punch bowls, dinnerware, McCoy cookie jar, 844 Brady in Alamo, Greystone Subdivision across from Alamo Country Club, December 8 & 9.

Golf Carts TROJAN: T875 $127.00, T105 $116.00, T1275 $185.00, New 2018 Yamaha’s w/ lights and tops $5,900 4 year warranty Gas 2013 EFI $3,600.00, Carb $3,300, Electric 2015 Yamaha $3,200 Electric 2014 Club Car Prec $ 3,195 Call: 956-580-3370

Homes For Sale 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH, large furnished home, Texas room, 1 1/2 car garage, Village Grove, Donna, large lot ready to move into, $65,000, call 309-3383008.

CONDO FOR SALE, MONTE Cristo 55+ Community, HOA, clean and nice 1 bedroom, 1 bath, small workshop, storage room, covered carport, by appointment, call 913-568-6102 for more information. OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER SATURDAYS, two bedroom furnished house next to hall in 55+ Park, 1026 El Paseo, La Hacienda Park in Alamo, South Tower Road, $39,500, call 956 -475-3665. CUSTOM BRICK HOME IN Brownsville, over 55 gated community, enclosed A/C sun-porch overlooking Resaca, 3 bdrm/ 2bth, all appliances, cultured marble bathroom fixtures, extra- large garage with A/C workshop, partially furnished, lots of storage and many more extras, $179,500, call 956-371-4917.

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Mobile Homes 2008 ATHENS MOBILE HOME 15x40, with attached finished room 12x16, at 7 Oaks RV Park, Mission, move in ready with range, W/D, sleeper sofa, dining set, golf cart, queen bed, etc., asking $36,000, call 920370-7397 or 956-250-3264. 14X40- BENTSEN GROVE RESORT, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, shed, covered deck and carport, furnished, new flooring, include appliances, W/D, 2014 dishwasher, large rental lot with fruit trees, park has 54 activities, pickleball courts and indoor-outdoor pools, see web site, $13,000, call 218-821-1941. DOUBLE-WIDE 28X58, 3BD, 2BA, carport, 2 sheds, covered patio, metal

roof, vinyl siding, treated wood porch, large corner lot, furnished, total electric, gated 55+ community, by appointment, call 956-784-4447. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, 18x56 mobile home for sale with lots of upgrades, must see to appreciate, fenced in yard, Eastgate MH Park in Harlingen, call 231-750-4272 for more information or appointment to see, $23,900 or best reasonable offer, moving back to MI and would like to sell ASAP. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE with lot, 16x70, fully furnished, W/D, all major appliances, large deck, garage, concrete pad, ready to move right in, call for appointment 712-330-8689, $59,900. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT, Lot #113 Lamplighter Subdivision, fully furnished, sleeps 4, $600 per month in 55+ community, cheaper by the year, washroom under construction, call 515-480-1260 or 956-562-2542. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55 + gated community, 1402 S. Cage, privately owned homes & lots, open house first weekend every month, December thru April, 1- 4pm, for more information call 956-2838764 or www.pharrsouthforsale.com.

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then press search, price $22,900, call 956-230-0767 or 515-707-1752. 19 FT. 1996 CLASS B Motor home, 118K, 360 Dodge, new tires, cab roof air, good condition, $7,000, call 218310-8682. 2011 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER MOTOR home, 32H, Ford V-10 chassis, 41,000 miles, well equipped & maintained, most all options, too many to list, call 715-299-7723, asking $72,500, reasonable offers considered, 3- TV’s, ice maker, Sleep # Bed. CLASS A MOTORHOME COVER, 32-34 FT. Elements, used one time, $250, also have 50 Amp, smart surge arrestor, $75, call 719-649-9400.

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l8x12’ shed, washer, covered patio with furniture, 2018 lot rent paid, $20,500, Twin Lakes RV Park #45, 301 North Shary, Mission, call 512-639-8575. 1 BR, 1BA, $7500, 10’x35’ with 2 tipouts, large covered deck, Paradise Park in Pharr, rent paid til October 2018, central air, furnished, washer/ dryer, all amenities, call or text 956802-7500. PARK MODEL FOR SALE in Lazy Palms Ranch, furnished, new add- on, patio with roof, laundry building with storage, one car garage, double lot ,surrounded by trees, three fruit trees, cheap rent, for showing call 361-8163935, located at 35100 Lazy Palms Dr. Lot H-1, Edinburg, TX. 2008 FRANKLIN PARK MODEL, one bedroom, one bath, new metal roof, new laminate flooring, new verticle tblinds, new AC/Furnace, new leather sofabed, new dining room suite, two TV’s, dishwasher, fireplace, pation furniture, shed, all appliances, movein ready, no msoking, no pets, 1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83, Lot #327, Mission Bell RV Resort, call 956-529-5003. PARK MODEL FOR SALE, two addiTtions, attached garage, three owned lots cemented with two overhead can-

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