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From the Publisher Christmas Blessings

In today’s edition and other December editions of the Winter Texan Times we have published a series of stories about the generosity of WinJim Brunson ter Texans as they look for ways to bless the lives of others – especially the poor and needy – at Christmastime. This week you will read about Trade Winds and Mission Bell RV Resorts’ efforts to assemble Christmas gift bags for “the poorest of the poor” in Reynosa, Mexico. Coupled with this is the ministry of Scot and Cynthia Swafford, park managers for the two parks, who also make weekly trips to Reynosa to deliver food and the Gospel message to the poorest areas of our neighbors south of the Rio Grande. You’ll also see a story about W&I Resorts’ annual project to make hundreds of Christmas stockings for the Wounded Warriors. These dedicated ladies have made over 1500 stockings during the seven years they have been doing the project as they show their appreciation and provide encouragement for those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Another story in today’s issue is from Palm Resaca Resort in Brownsville, where the Winter Texan residents donate not only their money, but also their time, as they volunteer and give monetary and food donations to the local food pantry. Of course, they also – like Winter Texans all across the Valley – enjoy the festive spirit of the season as they decorate their homes, hold golf cart parades and go caroling to their neighbors to “make the season bright.” Previous stories include El Valle del Sol’s Winter Texan residents donating over 1,000 coats to Tim’s Coats, and Victoria Palms Resort’s gift drive for children in foster care and also their support of Mabel’s Clinic, which provides medical services for 14 schools and several orphanages in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. These are just a few examples of the See FROM THE PUBLISHER pg. 20

McDonald House a place for support

A report on baby Roger’s recovery was brought by the Cardozo family of Raymondville when they visited Ronald McDonald House in Harlingen after using its facilities for a time.

The mission of the Valley’s Ronald McDonald House (RMH) is to allow parents and family to remain close by while a child is seriously ill in a hospital in Harlingen, one of only 288 facilities worldwide. The aim of RMH Charities-RGV (RMHC) is to have a place for parents to stay and also receive emotional support during a difficult time, says Cynthia Guerra, the house’s executive director. RMH serves families of newborn babies to those with children up to age 21. They also provide services to high-risk pregnancy women as long as they have someone 18 years or older with them. One of the favorite stories of help for Guerra is that of the first baby at the house, Andrea Pedraza, who with her parents, spent eight months here as her twin sister, Angelica, fought complications at both nearby Valley Baptist Medical Center and at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Brownsville before passing away. See RONALD McDONALD pg. 27

Arguello’s the heart of McAllen Jam

McAllen Mobile Park’s Pat Arguello reminded me of a veteran boxer in the ring, diverting punches directed at her with smooth and graceful movements. A question would be aimed at her or about her, but like the cagey veteran, the response would be skillfully pushed to the side, more often than not to promote the talents of others. Arguello is humility personified. The entertainment coordinator for McAllen Mobile Park shared some of her story, but not without putting others in front of her on a regular basis. From talking about the jam (“it’s invitation only, my level and up,” she said, placing herself at the bottom of that list) to talking about her successes (“So many others out there have done so much more than me”), to talking about her ongoing battle with breast cancer (“I’m happy to be back, this is our last jam until March,”) the Iowa native who spent 20 years as a pattern maker in Chicago is soft-spoken, kind and a model for what being humble looks like.

Put her behind a cornet or trumpet, however, and you will see an amazing transformation as she rips off vibrant tunes with such confidence and electricity. And yes, that’s a tattoo on the outside of her right hand. “I got it so people can see the treble cleft,” she said. “She has a following and most of her closest friends are musicians,” said her friend, park resident and entertainment committee member Betty Denison. “She’s not only talented with her performance and voice but also with listening and knowing quality when she hears it.” Arguello’s love for music can be traced back to her dad who had a dance band. She continued to dabble in music, taking classes such as music theory. When she first started coming to the Rio Grande Valley, the first thing she did was check out jams. “I was here and went to several jams before I had enough nerves to play,” said Arguello, who is more introverted than extroverted until it comes time for music. “I was really nervous.” See MCALLEN JAM pg. 26

Pat Arguello performs Al Hirt’s “Fancy Pants” during the McAllen Mobile Park jam on Saturday.

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The Mission Winter Texan Activities Association is gearing up for another series of fun tournaments for Winter Texans, and you’re invited to get your park to participate in the games. The activities being held this year include a pool tournament, golf tournament, bowling, and the annual Cabaret Dance held at Mission Bell Resort. This year’s fun begins with the pool tournament, which kicks off Jan. 5 with the Ladies 9 Ball Singles hosted at El Dorado Acres. The series of nine pool tournaments continues through Jan. 29 and is hosted by several different retirement resorts in the Mission area, including W&I Resort, El Dorado Acres, Bentsen Grove, Hidden Valley Ranch and Aladdin Villas. To register for the pool competition, contact Larry or Dawn Schrader at 956638-0506, or register at the resort the day of the competition. Registration fee is $2 per participant per event. Each resort that is a member of the Winter Texan Activities Association is permitted to have two participants or two teams. If your park or resort is not a member of the WTAA, it’s easy for them to join by calling Sharon Northedge at 956-6008629. The annual association dues are only $20 per park. Bowling Tournament The bowling tournament will be held Jan. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at IncrediBowl in Mission. Tournament participants receive a

discounted cost to bowl in the events. To register, contact Cathi Svetlecic at 816898-0635. Golf Tournament The 16th annual golf tournament will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 at Shary Municipal Golf Course. This is a four-person scramble with 7 a.m. check-in and 8 a.m. start. The cost is $40 per person, including green fees, cart, luncheon and awards and prizes. (No discounts for golf course members.) Team captains are responsible for registration and entry fees. Entry deadline is Jan. 4. Make checks payable to W.T.A.A. Bring registration forms and fees to the Jan. 4 meeting of the WTAA at 1 p.m. at Tropical Valley Acres club house. For more information and registration, contact Sharon Northedge at 956-6008629. Cabaret Dance The annual Cabaret Dance will be held at Mission Bell Resort on Feb. 13 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 per person. Music will be provided by Keys & Strings. For advance tickets contact Sharon Northedge, or purchase tickets at the door. Volunteers Needed The Winter Texan Activities Association needs park reps and volunteers to help run the tournaments and activities they are hosting this year. If you can help in any way, contact Northedge. Or if you want to learn more about what WTAA does before jumping in to help, attend the WTAA

meeting on Thursday, Jan. 4 at Tropical Valley Acres. The WTAA board of directors meets monthly on the fourth Thursday. There are perks for park reps, such as free tickets to the annual Cabaret Dance. If your Mission area park is not participating, talk to your park manager or activity director and see if your can get them to pay the $20 membership dues to allow your park’s residents to join the fun. (Residents at some parks pay the dues themselves, so they can participate.) Let’s keep a good thing going by getting your park to join and by volunteering. Every volunteer is important and appreciated. Member Parks So Far The parks who are currently members of the WTAA include: Aladdin Villas, Bentsen Grove, Bentsen Palm, Circle T, Fiesta Village, Rollin Homes, Split Rail, Sunlight, Wagon City South and Wintergreen Estates. The park you represent in these tournaments must be a registered member of WTAA. All park reps and others interested in these events are asked to attend the WTAA meeting on Jan. 4. This will also be registration day, so anyone wanting to register for any of these events – or to find out more information – is asked to come to this short meeting at Tropical Valley Acres where the event chairmen will be in attendance.

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In the beginning, Swafford, and others who accompanied him, would fill backpacks with bags of beans. They would walk along through the colonias asking people if they believed in Jesus Christ and pass out the bags of beans. After a while, they were invited to hold Bible studies at people’s homes. Over the years the ministry, which provides bags of beans and animal crackers to those who attend services weekly, has grown. Swafford estimates there are over 700 children in the colonias being served. He said they buy the beans and animal crackers in bulk and divide them into smaller portions in zip lock bags with the help of volunteer members of the project. He estimates 300 to 400 pounds of beans are distributed weekly. At Christmas, a bag of rice is added as a special treat. But, noting that the only way out of the impoverished conditions for these children is education, Swafford said they also try to help as many of these children as they can with their secondary school education costs. In Mexico, he explained, the parents have to pay many of the school’s expenses if they want their children to go to school. The families have to pay for items such as school supplies, school uniforms, teacher supplies and even toilet paper. The cost is about $300 per child per year – an amount these families cannot afford to pay, according to Swafford. So, Whitewater Ministries funds school costs for about 30 children each year to give them an opportunity for a better life. The ministry has also helped these people in a variety of other ways, including providing medicine, medical care, and See WINTER TEXANS HELP pg. 23

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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 28 Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-11am. Blood Drive - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Blue Grass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, biscuits & gravy breakfast from 7-9am.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9amNoon, pancakes, eggs, sausage, waffles, applesauce and coffee, bring own dining utensils. 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. Country Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. 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. Rock & Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Howard O. Bedient, snack bar opens at 11:30am. 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

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Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Friday, December 29 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. 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. 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 - Trail’s 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 - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Steven May solo, pass the hat, food available. Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, Jim Staton, Fish Fry at 5:30pm, $7pp advance, $8pp at the door. Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available at 4:30 pm and jam starts at 5:30 pm, for more information call 316-655-3272. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, cake served, everyone welcome. Music Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm, coffee and cake served. Karaoke - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 6:30pm, public welcome, choose from one of our disc or bring your own. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, singles are welcome. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Bob Dolle & Hall of Fame Band, $6pp, BYOB and concession. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys & Strings, $5pp, BYOB, ice & soda available, prize drawings. Pre- New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $7pp, concessions available. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Vance Creek, $6pp. Dance - Mesquite RV Park, La Feria, 7-10pm, Dixon Co. Band, tickets $5pp, all singles welcome. Saturday, December 30 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. All You Can Eat Pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $3pp. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, egg casserole and cinnamon roll, $4pp, bring your own table service. Pancake Breakfast - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30am. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes with a choice of ham or sausage $4pp, or biscuits & gravy $4pp, free coffee. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, eggs, ham, sausages, biscuits and gravy, toast, applesauce, and grits, bring your own service. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, sausage, eggs, pancakes, and waffles, $4pp. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove,

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New Year’s Eve Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-12am, Art’s DJ, $10pp, includes meal ticket. Black & White Ball - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Pelican West, $18pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, DJ Leo Davis, followed by Jack Nelson & Country Line, $10pp includes party favors & light snacks. Dance - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Carlos Canas, $10pp, free popcorn, ice and sodas available. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Burnin Ember, $10pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Free Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar open. New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $20 ticket (advance sales only). New Year’s Eve Dance - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Ned Spencer. New Year’s Eve Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7:30-10:30pm, DJ George, goodies, popcorn & ice provided, BYOB. New Year’s Eve Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8-12am, Ron & Chester Band, $10pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-12am, MC Express, $10pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 8pm, GreyRock, $15pp, includes breakfast, BYOB. New Year’s Eve Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8-12am, Steven May & Southern Knights, breakfast included, $16pp, BYOB and concession. New Year’s Eve Dance & Dinner - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8-12am, Kenaston Band with a meal, $15pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 8-12am, Jealous Heart, $12pp, advanced ticket sales, doors open to the public at 5:30pm, concessions and set ups available, BYOB. New Year’s Eve Dance - Mission West RV Park, 8pm, Randy Webb, $12pp, advance tickets required. New Year’s Eve Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8pm, Regan James Hired Hand, $12pp, doors open 1 hour before, soda, ice, and popcorn, BYOB. New Year’s Eve Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8-12am, Tony Perez Band, $15pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB, reserved tables. New Year’s Eve Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8-12:30am, The Coin’s, $12.50pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 8-12am, Wade & Theresa Landry, $15pp, late lunch, BYOB, pop, ice, and popcorn will be available, for more information call 956-683-5160. New Year’s Eve Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8-12:30am, Lynn Dvor-

ak, $15pp, doors open at 7:30pm, BYOB, ice & pop available, lunch at 10:30pm, door prizes, for more information bgemmell@mymts.net. New Year’s Eve Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-12am, The Valley’s Classic Variety Band, $17pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-12am, Knight Riders, $12pp, party favors, hordeuvers, champagne toast at midnight, popcorn, soda & water for sale, ice free. New Year’s Eve Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8pm, Sweetwater, $15pp, doors open at 7pm, advance tickets are required, for more information call 956351-5856. New Year’s Eve Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 8-12am, Country Pickens’, $12pp advance tickets and $15pp at the door, BYOB. New Year’s Eve Dance - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8-12am, Susie, $10pp, BYOB, snacks, set-ups, for more information call 956-585-8135. New Year’s Eve Dance - Alamo RecVeh Park, 8-12am, Bob Dolle & The Hall of Fame Variety Band, $7.50pp, tickets on sale in the activity office. New Year’s Eve Dance - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 8-12:30am, Manuel Rivers, $10pp, popcorn, soda, and ice will be available. Dance - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 8-12am, The Castaways. New Year’s Eve Dance - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 8-12:30am, $10pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 8pm, Frank Brown One Man Band, $3pp, pop, water, & ice available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30-12:30am, Daddy D Three, singles are welcome, $15pp, with late lunch. New Year’s Eve Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 8:3012:30am, Keys & Strings & Harmony, noise makers and light meal, $15pp. New Year’s Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8:30-12:30am, Showtime (Jim Staton). Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:30-12:30am, Swing Street Big Band, $20pp, advanced sale only, doors open at 8pm, for more information call 956-529-1878. New Year’s Eve Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30-12am, Daddy D 3, $15pp with late lunch. Monday, January 1 Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1-3pm, bring your own drinks. Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-8pm, hosted by Jim & Cindi Dixon from Dixon Co. & Band, free admission. Tuesday, January 2 Craft Show & Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon, lunch available from 11am- 12:30pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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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, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Country Jams - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 12:30-2:30pm, free admission. 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- 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch & snacks available. Acoustic Jam - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. 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 - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:15pm, snack bar opens at 6pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Country Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp, margarita & soda set-ups available, free popcorn & ice, BYOB, concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, free admission, meal served at 5 p.m. for each jam. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $6pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $8pp. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Solitary Man, $6pp at the door, drinks & snacks available for purchase.

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Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $8pp. Bingo - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm. Wednesday, January 3 Breakfast on the Resaca - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7-9am, eggs, has browns, toast, sausages, beans, juice & coffee, $4pp, bring your RC boat & race around Resaca. Biscuits & Gravy - 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. Breakfast - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, cup of applesauce, 2 sausage patties and all the coffee you can drink or 2 biscuits with sausage gravy and coffee, BYOTS, $3.50pp Craft Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 8-11:30am, call 956-580-7654 for more information. 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. Intermediate Line Dance Instruction - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, for more information call Brenda at 956-685-1111. Variety Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, with Bob dolle, snack bar opens at 11:30am. Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30pm, cafe open 11:30am1pm. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and lunch available. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, cookies & coffee served, jam players are by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Hitman, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, Hired Hand, pass the hat. Social Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat, nachos, hot-dogs, coneys, popcorn, and soft drinks available. 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. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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all instruments and vocalists welcome, refreshments, door prizes, and special guests. Rock & Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Howard O. Bedient, snack bar opens at 11:30am. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, concessions. 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 am12:30 pm, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments. 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. Can/ Am - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30pm. Supper - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5:30pm, your choice of soup, sausages, hot dogs, desserts, drinks and chips. 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, Rib Night, $8pp. Acoustic Music Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, everyone welcome, free admission. 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. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar open, free popcorn. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Helen Russell & Company Show, $7pp, pay at the door. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James- Hired Hand, $6pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Daddy D3, $7pp, concessions available. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Friday, January 5 Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, breakfast tacos, coffee included. Craft Sale - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, breakfast & lunch items for sale. Craft Sale & Flea Market - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, large variety of items, breakfast & lunch available & home baked items, for more information call 956-585-5061. Patio Sale/ Bake Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon, for more information call 503-593-1457.

Soup & Salad Bar - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch is served at 11am, for more information call Martin at 636-459-5458. 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. 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 - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available from 12-1pm, singers need prior approval, contact Ray at 618-499-4813. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Smokin Guns, pass the hat, margarita & soda set-ups available, free popcorn & ice, BYOB, concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Steven May solo, pass the hat, food available. Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 5-8pm, $9.99 pp, buffet style with all the fixings, for more information call 956782-3263. Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available at 4:30 pm and jam starts at 5:30 pm, for more information call 316-655-3272. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, cake served, everyone welcome. Music Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm, coffee and cake served. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Mario Rosales. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, J.C. Harrison, $6pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome, for more information call 605-999-1488. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp, singles are welcome. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Jets, $6pp, 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, Steven May & Southern Knights, $6pp, BYOB and concession. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $8pp. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm, Bill Chrastill, $6pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Hired Band/ Regan James, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7pm, Diego, $10pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Goldwing, $6pp. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Williamson Branch, $6pp advanced tickets, $7pp at the door, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Kelly Marie, $6pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp, reserved seating with ticket purchase, popcorn and soft drinks available, for more information call 956-520-8797. Saturday, January 6 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. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, pancakes and egg, $4pp, bring your own table service. All You Can Eat Pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $3pp, also biscuits & gravy $3pp. Pancake Breakfast - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30am. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9am, biscuits, gravy with eggs, $4pp. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes with a choice of ham or sausage $4pp, or biscuits & gravy $4pp, free coffee. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, eggs, ham, sausages, biscuits and gravy, toast, applesauce, and grits, bring your own service. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, sausage, eggs, pancakes, and waffles, $4pp. Craft Sales & Flea Market - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, for more information call Lynn at 956-532-5856. Park Wide Patio Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-585-8135. Flea Market/ Craft Show - Magnolia Village, Donna, 8am-Noon, meal provided. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9am, all you can eat biscuits and gravy, $3.50pp. Auction - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-3pm, everyone welcome, furniture & household items for sale, breakfast and lunch available for purchase, viewing begins at 8am, auction begins at 9am. Arts & Craft Fair - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 9am-1pm. 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 Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm, concessions. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, light lunch served for donations, all are welcome, for more information call 956-581-1705. Karaoke - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:30-9:30pm, in ballroom. Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6:308:30pm. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-7pm, Freddie & Sheila Show, $7pp, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6 p.m. Variety Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Pat Davison’s Comedy Show, $8pp. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Punches Family, $7pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Carlos Canas, $6pp. Canada Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, $6pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp, doors open to the public at 5:30pm, concessions and set ups available, BYOB. Play - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Over the River/ Thru Woods, $7pp, concessions available. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Drew & The Dancehall Dreamers, $8pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Jets, $6pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Cruisers, $10pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp, concessions available. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp, concessions available. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Daddy D3, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Chamberline with Southern Express, $6pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh, $5pp. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Keys and Strings, $7pp at the door. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, GreyRock, $5pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Mario, $7pp at the door. Harley’s & Hippies Theme Dance Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Rewind, $7pp advance/ $8 pp at the door. Show - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Jason Coleman. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Bushriders, $7.50pp, popcorn and ice provided, BYOB.

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Ladies Christmas Brunch serves others

By Bill Lang Because Norma Moe attended a prayer breakfast at Winter Ranch RV park in Alamo, just before Thanksgiving of 2013, dozens of families have benefited during the holidays from the annual Casa Del Valle food drive. Following that 2013 prayer breakfast, Norma was handed an invitation to an Advent breakfast at a private home in Alamo. Norma and four of her friends attended, and when the breakfast was over they came out filled with excitement and the spirit of Christmas. They didn’t just keep that joy to themselves. Instead they wanted to share, and take action. Upon returning to Casa del Valle the five met with the activity director and then park manager Marie Howard. Thus, the Casa del Valle Ladies Christmas Brunch was born The brunch is a time where many of the ladies can meet and socialize with each other. The brunch usually includes a program and the “Wright” game is played.

But the brunch means so much more – it is also the kickoff for the Casa del Valle food drive, which has become an annual event since the birth of the brunch. For two weeks, park residents donate money, time and food. This year on Saturday, Dec. 16, more than 1,500 pounds of food – yes, almost a ton – was delivered to the La Mesa Colonia church; toys were included. Twenty families were the recipients of the food, which consisted of non-perishable items, a bag of potatoes, carrots, apples, oranges and a ham. Casa del Valle Texas Grandmas made 20 quilts, one for each family, plus 20 bags used to carry the perishable food items. Maude’s (Carol Agnew) toy drive provided toys for each of the children. Hugs, thank yous, laughter and joy filled the day between the families, the children and those who delivered the good. The Christmas spirit was felt by all, and it all started with one little prayer breakfast.

Casa del Valle’s Ladies Christmas Brunch group and others delivered more than 1,500 pounds of food to La Mesa Colonia following their annual food drive.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and are in a program run by the Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The idea was introduced to Luthi her by her friend, Sandy Carstensen, who during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars worked with a group of ladies in Rock Island, Ill., to make stockings that were sent directly overseas to soldiers on the battlefields. After seeing the operation in Illinois and discovering that there were groups in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Spain and Germany creating quilts and stockings to be presented to soldiers, Luthi decided the ladies at W&I could easily do the same. She presented her idea and the project took off. The ladies have sewn at least three Wednesdays a month in the rec hall from See WOUNDED WARRIORS pg. 24

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12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the past seven years. “We have it down to a science and do it assembly-line style,” Luthi said. “Ladies who do not sew can help by ironing wrinkles out of the material before it is passed to the cutters. By working in an assembly line we can sew the stockings rapidly.” She pointed out the different types of materials used for the stockings. Some of the materials are Christmas-themed, oth-

ers have wildlife scenes or are plaid or have other patterns or subjects that might appeal to a man in the Wound Warrior program. The ladies do not fill the stockings with goodies. They make them and take them to Fort Sam Houston. There, another group will take care of what will go in them. Luthi will leave the park to return home in mid-March and will drop off the See WOUNDED WARRIORS pg. 25

Audrey Kemepf assembling materials for cutting out designs.

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From Now she runs one of the most talent-filled jams in South Texas with the likes of Del Puschert, who plays the saxophone and had playing stints with the likes of Elvis Presley and Charlie Daniels. There’s also Howard O. Bedient, a master on the double-decker keyboard (whose range of song knowledge is profound, switching from old-time rock ‘n roll to a little bit of the 1980s Van Halen song “jump” during an intermission. “He is an amazing vocalist too,” Arguello said. “There’s so much talent up there and they’ve done so much.” Arguello has done quite a bit as well, even though it’s not easy to get her to talk about it. In fact, she didn’t talk about it, only texting some of her info in a couple days after we interviewed (maybe she thought she’s miss deadline?) Over the years she played with a concert band in Chicago, has performed in different church praise bands and played in the RGV Concert band for the past nine years. She’s also been seen with the Winter Texan Orchestra and recorded two CDs in 2011 of her cornet and trumpet playing, as well as her vocals. It’s been a harsh year for Arguello. Her husband died in June and a month later she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She still has six more chemo treatments. But through it all, her focus remains strong on music, and helping others in that arena.

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first performance and Al Hirt’s 1960s hit “Fancy Pants” for her second number.” As the interview ended, Arguello stepped back into her musical mode, looked around and then asked me a question - “Do you remember the gentleman’s name who is celebrating his 98th birthday on Christmas? I need to find out.” And she was off, once again looking to promote the park, the jam and someone else’s success story.

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“Andrea is very special to all of us because she and her sister weighed only one and a half pounds at birth,” Guerra said. “Today at the age of 18, Andrea is at Texas A&M University with plans of becoming a pediatric surgeon. She comes to volunteer (at RMH) and will be honored at our 19th annual Wild Game Feast on March 3 next year.” The fund-raising dinner will mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of RMH. And the event slated at the adjacent Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine will also honor the Frank Boggus family, who along with generous friends, were responsible for establishing Ronald McDonald House. More than 90 percent of families needing accommodations come for the four-county area of the Rio Grande Valley. And the vast majority receive the stay free, as they are unable to pay the normal $10 a night rate. Families need to be referred by an area hospital’s social services department. But physicians, nurses, social workers or even a parent of a sick child can also seek referral help through a hospital to use RMH. Most of the families served have children who are patients at Valley Baptist Medical Center, which provided the land for Ronald McDonald House at 1720 Treasure Hills Blvd. In addition to six bedrooms, the 9,000 square foot facility has a common area of a living room, dining, laundry, family/game, play and quiet rooms, plus a kitchen, pantry, storage and fenced backyard. Some food staples are provided, but families can make their own meals as well. Occupancy normally averages between three and four families a week. Stays last from a day to as much as several months, until the child is well enough to be released from the hospital. RMH has provided more than 14,100 nights of lodging for 3,500 families over the years. In addition, RMH Charities has established a family room at Valley Baptist and a similar room at Edinburg Children’s Hospital for those needing a rest break. The family rooms are open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The family suite in the Harlingen hospital has an attached bedroom, while the Edinburg facility, created in 2009, has three attached bedrooms. Both include a kitchen, living room and food provisions. More than 400 families a month on average use the family suites. RMH Charities-RGV is responsible for the operation and funding to meet the needs of families with ill children, using a variety of avenues of support. All funding remains for local use. Continuing financial support has come from the founding partner McDonald Restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley. It

accounts for about a quarter of the approximate $450,000 operating budget of RMH Charities. Also, Guerra said, businesses, corporations, foundations and individuals help support the program. She cited Southwest Airlines for regular support of many of the RMH events, especially the recent Light the House of holiday decorating that featured school students of various ages singing Christmas carols, and other entertainment. There were about 200 guests packed inside due to the inclement weather outside. Volunteers are the heart of RMH, ranging from secondary and college students to older adults, the director said. They help in administration, at the reception desk, help clean floors, dust, wash windows, bake cookies or cakes and cook meals for future use by families. Volunteers 18 and older are always needed at the family rooms at the two hospitals as well. Some help with the fundraising events too, including the annual dinner and a golf tournament. More that 5,700 volunteer hours were logged with RMH Charities. Winter Texans from some of the parks have made quilts, crocheted baby blankets and made baby caps, some of which are shared with the hospital’s maternity and pediatric units. Many of those involved have come from Ronald’s Angels at Fun N Sun Resort in San Benito, Tip-O-Texas RV Resort and Texas Trails RV Resort, both in Pharr, and Gateway Ladies Quilters of Raymondville. The director points out, “We are blessed with an abundance of gifts from complete strangers who drop off canned goods, toiletries, pull tabs, new and used clothing that generate funds for us.” The pull tabs from aluminum pop cans are collected in a competition among invited Valley elementary schools. The school with the most tabs wins a visit from Ronald McDonald to present his magic show. RMH Charities also has a clothing donation program with a Dallas company that places boxes at businesses and then collects the wearable items, for which a percentage is paid. “Near or far, everyone wants to give back to help others,” Guerra says, “and we’re blessed that because of the generosity of our donors we can keep families close during their time of need.” To find out more about Ronald McDonald House, its services, donations and volunteering, check the website at www. rmhcrgv.org or call 956-412-7200. Those wanting to volunteer can also stop by Ronald McDonald House in Harlingen or fill out an application at the website.

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GREAT MOBILE, REDUCED PRICE, 2003 mobile home 16x52, 2BD/ 1/5 bath, well maintained, fully furnished, queen bed, large lot with fruit trees, 2 carport covered for parking, nice shed, golf cart included, price in mid 20’s, call 605-366-7410, great value, make an offer. 1996 MOBILE W/LOT 16x60, front kitchen, 2 bedroom, 1 large bath, metal roof, large patio area, Mission, TX 55+ park, reduced to $36,000, call 309-781-6542. 1997 SKYLINE 16X76, MCALLEN, El Valle De Luna, extra large lot, large screened porch, fenced in lot, we’re the 2nd owners, $25000, monthly park fee $315, dog friendly, people friendly, friendly next door neighbor (me), call 417-255-3743. 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. 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. 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 956-9293842. PHARR SOUTH UPDATED DOUBLEWIDE, 3BR/ 2 Bath furnished, garage, carport, patio, many extras, nice pool, gated, $84,900, own your lot, no lot rent, HOA $50/mo, call Marlene at 913-708-3552.

Motor Homes

2011 TIFFIN ALLEGRO OPENROAD, excellent condition, 4 slides, Chevy 8.1 gas engine, 38,141 miles, new tires, full body paint, no pets or smoking, located in Donna, TX, $79,500, call 217-556-2348. 1999 PACEARROW 35 FT., 1 slide, Ford V-10, loaded with options, $22,000, 208-312-3118, one owner, Onan Generator with 244 hours, no smokers or pets, tow car also available.

Motorcylces

2013 CAN AM SPYDER RT trike, red, 4200 miles, $15,000, call 956-2465794.

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1989 MAYFLOWER, RECENT UPGRADES, refrigerator, carpet, water heater, TV, space heater, fully furnished, car awning and toold shed, can be seen at Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, TX, asking $8,000 or best offer, call 956-221-2735. PARK MODEL FOR SALE 13x30, covered porch, shed, washer/dryer, new refrigerator, double pane windows, updated plumbing, no smoking or pets, Big Valley RV Park, 109 W. Business 83, Donna, TX, $9,500, call 918-230-9041. 1997 CEDAR RIDGE ELITE, move in ready, Casa Del Valle, new RO water, microwave, Serta mattress/foundation, loveseat sleeper, ceiling fans, new washer/dryer, large patio w/canopy, 2006 golf cart w/new batteries, tires, paint and cover, $29,000, call 816-387-3524 or 816-390-2323. 1999 HY-LINE 38FT. PARK model located Big Valley RV 55+ park, Donna, TX, many upgrades, 2 sheds, lot rent paid for 2018, 608-346-9616, vlstibbe@charter.net, $11,000. PARK MODEL 55+ PARK, 2 Br, 1 bath, full length Texas room, many updates in the past 3 years, new furnsce, flooring, A/C, lower cabinets, fridge,

washer/dryer, etc., $8,500 OBO, call 956-358-3337 or set up showing at 956-585-8135. 1999 BRECKENRIDGE, 2005 MERCURY, 8x12 shed w/ washer and new dryer, covered patio, metal roof, furnished, new refrigerator and water heater, 2018 lot rent paid, Tradewinds Park Lot 310, 507-318-9548. MUST SELL CREE TRAILER, trailer can be sold separately- $6K or with shed, all concrete screened porch, 12x32, huge screened- in porch, 12x30, large oak tree, furnished, sleeper sofa, recliner, dining table, 10x12 shed, orange tree, doublewide concrete driveway, all kitchen appliances, $6500/ best offer, call 469-877-4690. PARK MODEL FOR SALE, 2010 Park Model asking $28000.00, added Texas Room 2015, 12’x17’ deck, 5’x12’ storage and in ground sprinkler system, full size appliances, washer and dryer, call 630-204-1050. NICE 12X33 PARK MODEL, 12x32 metal awning, two car metal awning, total elect., central air and heat, fully furnished, 8x12 shed with washer and dryer, everything works, $8,900, call 956-414-5301. COUNTRY HOUSE, 1988 CASA Villa 12x34 ft. park model, $9,900, furnished, central air and heat, in Lazy

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Palms Ranch RV Park, www.lazypalmsranch.com, call me at 218929-9139 or email me balkanbob@ gmail.com, great location, lot rent $1,660 a year. 2001 SAKO PARK MODEL, located in Quiet Village II, Donna, TX, gated community, fully furnished, car port, small storage building, orange trees, taxes- $138.90/ yr., lot fee- $75.00/ yr., $28,000.000, negotiable, call Mike at 715-222-0760. 1988 MAYFLOWER LOCATED IN 55+Community, Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, fully furnished, recently remodeled, lots of new items, shed with W/D, $9,200, call 320-333-9048. 2006 BRECKENRIDGE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, large lot, 12x37 awning, 23x30 car port, 10x10 shed with washer and dryer, no smoke or pets, available immediately, rent paid to April1st, must see to appreciate, Bluebonnet Park Lot #255, 319-2394432 for appointment. 2008 FRANKLIN PARK MODEL, one bedroom, one bath, new metal roof, new laminate flooring, new verticle blinds, 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. WANTED TO BUY PARK models and mini- mobiles, 1999 or newer, must be in good shape, call 712-395-1810, ask for John. 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 956-9293842.

Services

MOBILE RV SERVICE 4U, LLC, general repairs/ maintenance, RVIA certified, licensed, call Revel at 715-296-

5036 or email at mobilervservice4u@ gmail.com, visit our website at www. mobilervservice4u.com. APPLIANCE REPAIR & HANDYMAN SERVICES for most brands, call Don, 60 years experience, call 956-5847817. NIKKY CARPET CLEANING, ANY size RV or park model $75, mobile home/ house $25 per room, call 956266-1369. CABINETS, COUNTERTOPS FOR KITCHEN and bath, Herrera’s Countertops, custom made cabinets and countertops, free estimates, Formica, Granite, Quartz, Hi-Mac, Wilsonart, under mount sinks on Formica countertops, accept credit cards, call 956464-5502 or 956-605-1416, Donna, TX.

Travel Trailers

WE PAY TOP CASH for your RV’s, park models, fifth wheels, travel trailers, mobile homes, and cars. We’ll leave your lot clean, call 956-8672366. 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. 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 956-9293842.

Wanted

WANT TO BUY GAS golf cart, would consider good electric, call 515-4913982. 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 956-9293842.

COUPON INDEX 2nd Street Bistro................................pg.16 All About Floors................................pg. 28 American Discount Hearing..................pg. 10 Ann’s Rest.......................................pg. 17 Air Control A/C & Heating, Inc. ................. ..............................................................pg. 26 Baffin Bay...........................................pg. 17 Costa Messa......................................pg. 16 Denny’s ..............................................pg. 16

Encore ...............................................pg. 04 Gattis Pizza....................................... pg. 24 Golf Cart Crossing...........................pg. 29 Griffin Grill.........................................pg. 17 Kausch True Value.............................pg. 24 Nikky’s Carpet Cleaning....................pg. 28 Tilted Kilt.............................................pg. 17 Tint on Wheels .................................pg. 26 Victorias Restraunt .........................pg. 17 Wilder Resort......................................pg. 02

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