November 20, 2019 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 6 by Winter Texan Times

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Texas Trails holds Hog Trough

By Herb Moering A hundred people went hog wild at a dinner and dance Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, at the Texas Trails RV Resort. This first such event, open to the public, at the resort in Pharr had customers bellying up to one of the two hog troughs outside Friendship Hall for some shredded pork loin, beef roast and sausage, along with steamed potatoes, cabbage, carrots, corn on the cob, a homemade roll See HOG pg. 2

McAllen Elks collecting food, toys & coats

Golfers share their favorite Hidden Gems

For six months out of the year, John McCutcheon works on a golf course cutting grass as the Legacy Ridge’s groundskeeper in Owenstown, Ontario. Now, however, he and his wife are back in the Rio Grande Valley and enjoying the weather, food and friendly people at their Victoria Palms winter home. And for these six months, McCutcheon is playing golf instead of working it. “Whenever I can get out on the golf course, I’m just thrilled,” said See GOLF pg. 10

Mission’s Veterans Day Parade

It’s that time of year and McAllen Elks Lodge #1402 is holding a ‘Share the Love Food Drive’ and a toy drive. Their food drive ends on November 22. For the food drive, they are collecting all non-perishable food items. The items will go to feed needy families in the community for Thanksgiving. The organization’s toy and coat drive begins on November 22. They will collect See COLLECTING pg. 17

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Scenic view on hole 18 at Tierra Santa

U.S. Army World War II Veteran Technical Sgt. Savas Sandoval Jr., who served in the Aleutian Islands theater, received applause while riding in a classic Mercedes convertible. He was the oldest participant at 97 Years old.

By Herb Moering The perfect weather arrived just in time for Mission’s first annual Veterans Festival Parade on Saturday afternoon, November 9. The hour and a half patriotic parade was part of the city’s Veterans Day observance, which stretched over four days, starting with a flag laying ceremony Friday afternoon at the Texas State Veteran Cemetery in Mission. It was the parade that drew several hundred spectators along Business 83, including from Mission, flag-waving Jesse Martinez and his granddaughter Jaynee, to applaud the service veterans riding in the parade. See PARADE pg. 4

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Dave Cole, left, the head cook, and his assistant, Roger Edstrom, check the kettle of vegetables prior to start of the first hog trough dinner open to the public held Nov. 16 at Texas Trails RV Resort in Pharr.

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From pg. 1 and a cookie for dessert. Dave Cole, who headed the cooking committee, said they lit up four kettles outside the hall to prepare the foods. When ready the foods were dumped into two long troughs with lines forming before each of them. He added that several women in the park prepared the vegetables for cooking the previous day. Cole might be considered a veteran of the hog trough, frequently holding one of those affairs at his place in the park for 30 or 40 people. So, it seemed natural to park activity director Lou Dewaele to see about expanding the hog trough to include more people. They had a trial run of it this summer on the Fourth of July, with some 80 people. This time they opened it up to the public. While the cooking was outside, the consumption was inside, along with what was to have been a street dance. Dewaele said the change was due to some concern about the weather, although it became a very pleasant, sunny day. Once lunch was over the scene shifted to the dance floor and the Barbed Wire Band, which was fine with Jim McCubbins and his partner Carol Jarvis. The couple had come from their place at Alamo Recreational Vehicle Park for the meal, but especially for the dancing. These Winter Texans have been coming from Missouri for 10 years and dance away

Besides frequenting Texas Trails and their own park in Alamo, the couple also go regularly to Winter Ranch, Mission Bell and Victoria Palms for dancing. McCubbins said they love to dance and especially enjoy the country music. The hog trough is one of many events open to the public, Dewaele said, who is in his first year as Texas Trails activity director aided by his wife, Kathe. He was an assistant activity director at

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Pleasant Valley Ranch in Mission in the couple’s first year in the RGV. All the Friday evening dances are for the public, featuring the Grayrock Band, Nov. 22; Diego, Nov. 29; Curt James, Dec. 6; Regan James, Dec. 13 and South Texas Ramblers, Dec. 20. Entertainment coming up includes Razz Ma Tazz, Dec. 10; Winter Texan Orchestra, Dec. 15; Lindsey Creek Christmas Show, Dec. 17, and the Tiny Hill Orchestra, Dec. 29. In January every Tuesday and Sunday See HOG pg. 14

What was billed as a street dance was shifted to the Friendship Hall ballroom as part of the Texas Trails Nov. 16 hog trough event, which featured the Barbed Wire Band on stage.

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From pg. 1 Among those given a ride was the grand marshal, Lt. Col. Arnulfo Esqueda, a 30-year U.S. Army veteran and a Mission native. “It was a great honor and privilege to represent all the veterans,” he said. “I want people to appreciate the veterans. Veterans want to play a role in the community.” Esqueda joined the military at the age of 18 in 1965 and was in the Vietnam jungles for four years as a special forces operative. The green beret was a leader of one of the six-member teams involved in top secret cross border interdiction missions. His team, among others, which included two Americans and four South Vietnam soldiers each, were attached to the secret Military Assistance Command Special

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Operations Group. They operated mainly along the Ho Chi Ming Trail that wound through North Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The retired officer said the greatest fear while deep in enemy territory was being captured. He said they were on their own at night, without communication with allied forces, but by day were back in contact and had U.S. air support if needed. What was also hard to comprehend was the condemning response from the public after returning home. There was no parade for soldiers who fought in Vietnam, he noted. When his Vietnam tour ended in 1969, he went to college and also joined the Texas National Guard as a 2nd lieutenant,

Boy Scout Troop 84 from Mission in the parade.

which was a part time situation until 1979. Then he went on active duty with the guard. He received his lieutenant colonel rank in 1993 and finished his service in 1995. A World War II veteran, Savas Sandoval Jr., got to ride in a Mercedes Benz classic convertible. He served in the U.S. Army in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska from 1942 until 1945. Army 1st Sgt. Victor Fonseca was among veterans riding in golf carts. One squad of veterans walked the parade route, which began at Conway Av-

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enue and ended at Bryan Road. The lead parade entry was the Mission Fire Department’s 1927 fire truck, followed by color guard units and a contingent of patriotic motorcyclists. The parade included floats, school marching bands and cheerleader groups, scouting units, dance squads, and Texas Citrus Fiesta royalty. The day also included the first Veterans Cook-off that began at 9 o’clock in the morning. A total of 26 teams competed for $5,000 in cash and trophies in five categories of chicken, pork spareribs, brisket, pan de campo and citrus dessert. There was live music and food vendors on hand as the cookers worked their magic throughout the day. Head judge for the International Barbecue Cookers Association (IBCA), Eddie Tapia, has

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“I love barbecuing and included BBQ Holics, taking first in the The festival salute continued on Sunhanging out,” the Mission res- chicken category with Hector Cantu the day afternoon, Nov. 10, with a Cars and ident said. “It’s a ‘win, win’ head cook from La Feria; the Chillin N Stripes car show along with a chili cooktime.” Grillin team headed by Mario Benavides off between five veteran’s teams, with Andy Garza, the head cook from McAllen, and Bridget Gonzalez winners chosen by “people’s choice.” for the Mi Pedasito Ranch who topped the dessert division. Wrapping up the celebration was the team, also from Mission, said The festival also included an evening Veterans Day golf tournament, The Fairhe’s been involved in cook- of entertainment with music by several way to Freedom, a 3-person scramble. The offs for 10 years. He currently bands on stage in conjunction with the tournament, free to veterans, was played does about five events a year 5x5 Brewery sponsors. Kids rides went at Sharyland Municipal Golf Course. The as time permits. on all day. event was featured in last week’s paper. “I love it, being in charge,” he said. “We do it for the love of barbecue.” His wife, Blanca, said, “We enjoy it, and it’s all family members on the team.” The first 10 placings in each event received recognition, with the top five earning A color guard unit is among the lead units in the cash awards and a winning Nov. 9 Veterans Festival parade along Business plaque to each first-place 83 in Mission. team. The Veterans Cook-off been running cook-off competitions for 13 years, which takes him all over the grand championship trophy went to Valley. He said he began with just two the Cowboy Up Cooking team headed events his first year, but now he averag- by Ralph Flores of Edinburg. His team es more than two per month. His wife, earned the top award by winning the Judy, helps him in distributing the en- pan de campo division, placing third in chicken barbecue, fourth in pork sparetries to the local volunteer taste judges. David Santoy, who heads the South ribs and eighth in brisket. The reserve championship belonged Texas BBQ team, said he recruited eight family members and friends to join him to Chew N the Fat squad with head cook in working the cook-off, which he’s been Jason Bartimus. Also, from Edinburg, Texas Citrus Fiesta royalty were among the endoing for four years. He’s out about once the team topped the pork spareribs cate- trants in the Mission parade honoring veterans of gory and placed fifth in brisket. a month on average to compete. past wars. Top finishers in the other categories

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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 Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, November 20 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-

1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Diego, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat, BYOB, pop, water, & some snacks for sale, free ice. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, dinner menu and meal price varies. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,

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5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes Event Center. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Welcome Back to Paradise Party, featuring Ralph Kuster. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Joe Compton Live. Thursday, November 21 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & More. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welcome. For information, call Gene 937241-8297. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Jam starts at 1pm. Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm, Jamin’ with Paul.

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Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring your instruments and songs and join us. Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: contact James at 402-630-0492. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, “Welcome Back” Happy Hour Dance with Diego & Edith, doors open at 2:30 pm, BYOB, ice and pop available, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, DJ Dug and Cathy Chevalier, pass the hat. Everyone welcome. Concessions open, set-up available. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Grilled chicken with sides and cake, $6pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $4pp/all you can eat. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise.

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Saturday, November 23 Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, MisBig Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV sion, 7-9pm. Karaoke - Paradise Park RV Resort, Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage graHarlingen, 7-9pm, Karaoke 3rd Thursday vy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. We have the Use your phone as a Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, free admission. Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, Friday, November 22 latest technology. for Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy FREE! Free demonstrations on-site. the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Grayrock Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, Park Office at 956-585-5061. Garage Sale - Sunwest Park, Harlin7:30-9am, Serving biscuits & gravy. 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From pg. 7 Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley

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4568. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Friday, November 29 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Diego Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes & sausage. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Line Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 10am-2pm, With Carolyn Pullen, second half is intermediate, concessions available. $4pp. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Free, dessert and coffee served. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, With Diego, ice, pop, and popcorn available, BYOB. Pass the hat. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Carlos Canas at the Hynes Event Center, bar available, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $8pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With Hot Rodz, $8pp. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Regan James, BYOB, concessions available, $7pp. Saturday, November 30 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Fall Flea Market - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-11am, Will have over 40 vendors, a silent auction, and a delicious breakfast will be available. See PARKS pg. 13

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From pg. 1 McCutcheon, who has been golfing for 49 years, since he was 16 years old. “A friend back home was telling me he just pulled his boat off the dock and he was walking on ice. He said it turned icy Nov. 12, the earliest in 50 years. “So, yeah, I’m pretty thrilled to be on a golf course any day here.” McCutcheon, like most golfers, have his favorite courses and within those favorite courses there are a few holes that are more enjoyable to play for the golfer than others– it could be because of the

challenge, or because they do well on it or simply because of the scenery and nature. These are the course’s hidden gems, holes that rise up to the player’s favorites list and keeps them coming back for more. McCutcheon said he plays Tierra Santa, Los Lagos and Palmview the most, but added that “Palmview is the most challenging because all the balls run into the water.” “Tierra Santa is close, so we play that one a lot. I think the thing down here that’s different, and I like, is the fact that

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the fairways are wide, especially at Tierra there. I enjoy playing that hole.” Santa. They are very forgiving, there are McCutcheon has one hole-in-one to no out of bounds.” his name, that came back in Meaford, OnAlmost every golfer who has played tario, off a tee box that was elevated 150 anywhere in the Valley probably knows feet, making the shot to the green downof Tierra Santa’s No. 18, possibly the hill. most challenging, and picturesque ending “I was playing with my son and we hole in the RGV. Of course, it’s the first couldn’t see the green and we didn’t know one McCutcheon mentions when talking where it went,” he said. “Usually my best about his list of “hidden gems.” shot is like that, one you can’t see.” “No. 18 at Tierra Santa is very chalBarry Janssen also loves challenges lenging and fun to play,” he said. and he said that he gets a good challenge “Another one I enjoy that’s challeng- especially with holes No. 8 and 18 at Llaing is the little par 3 at Los Lagos, it’s no Grande Golf Course and with 1 and 11 kind of like an island green and you nev- at Tony Butler Municipal Course in Harer know what the wind is going to do out lingen. there.” He especially likes starting off his Another extremely popular hole at round with the big dogleg right at Tony Tierra Santa is the split fairway No. 8. A Butler. golf can try to go over the water on the left “It’s a real big dogleg and if you don’t side, or be safe and go right – then still have get your tee shot in the right spot, you to go over water for an approach shot into are almost guaranteed to not get over the the green. creek on the “You can The par-3 No. 2 at Palm second shot,” find water on said Janssen, View Golf Club in McAllen every shot on a Minnesota that hole,” native who McCutchlives in Lakeeon said. wood Village “I’ve taken a and enjoys 7-iron down playing Llathe right side no Grande, and then anTony Butler, other into the Monte Cristo green and and Treasure I feel more Hills golf comfortable courses.

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From pg. 9 Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for refreshments. Rock n Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee, free admission, musicians and vocalists by invitation only. Call Pat at 956874-5041. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm, All Winter Texans welcome. There is no charge for this event. Bring your courage and participate or just come listen! Country Western Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for donation. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun!

Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows service. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are welcome. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am. Non-denominational Church Service -

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Have you noticed? The latest thing in specialty tours are those tours that are offering destinations that feature foods from their area. The latest travel e-mail that promoted cuisine destinations featured Poland - and not just Poland, but a tour that offered time in Northern Poland to sample their cuisine followed by a visit to Southern Poland to taste their typical foods. The United States can offer some typical foods also but dividing our country into two sections for food would be virtually impossible. For us it is much better to look at states and then break those states into regions. Perhaps, one of the foods most typical for the state of Texas might be bar-b-que with the city of LaGrange considered the bar-b-que capitol. Recently, I heard a discussion on the differences in bar-b-que sauce. Texas bar-b-que tends to have a little chili and maybe just a touch of bourbon or beer. On the other hand, bar-b-que sauce prepared in North or South Carolina will taste a little sweet. Pecan pies or sweet potato pies also tend to have their claim to fame in East Texas and parts of Louisiana. Our Rio Grande Valley region certainly has their very own food heritage, most of which originated in Mexico ... we call it Tex-Mex or Mex-Tex. In our region we can offer tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, tamales and on and on. My taste buds are watering just thinking of all those wonderful, delicious dishes that started in Mexico, jumped across the border, and often picked up a little Texas flavor, producing dishes that are not really Mexican nor are they really Texan. One of the most popular is the local taco - do you want a breakfast taco prepared with a flour tortilla wrapped around eggs and potatoes, wrapped around eggs and beans, or filled with eggs and chicharrones (pig skins)? Or how about tacos for lunch with fajitas stuffed temptingly inside a doubled over, fried corn tortilla? Another specialty of this area is the tamale - a specialty served year-round but extremely popular during the Christmas season. One of the fillings for the tamale is pork, but it could be beans or chicken or even coconut and raisins. Local families will prepare well in advance for the traditional Christmas feast and the Posada - posada translates to inn. A posada is a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph searching for a place to stay where the Christ child could be born. The mouthwatering dish often served at a Posada will not be

turkey and dressing as so many might expect. In the Rio Grande Valley, the main dish will probably be tamales. Making tamales is no small chore. First you must buy all the ingredients including the corn husks, the lard, the pork, the spices and the masa - a very, very finely ground corn flour. Because the preparing of tamales is such a labor-intensive chore, families often gather together with neighbors and have what is endearingly termed a tamalada ... the work will go a little faster if a little gossip is thrown in as the masa is spread on the corn leaf! Just image the bathtub, or a number three wash tub, filled with tepid water in which the separated com husks are soaking. Once those leaves become pliable, they are ready to be trimmed and then spread with the masa mixture followed by the prepared filling. The corn husk blanket will then be tenderly folded over and put aside to be frozen. Later those delicacies will be steamed and served for the eager guests to enjoy. Now don’t try to make tamales on your own unless you can differentiate between the right and the wrong side of the corn leaf. It does make a difference! Even though I really enjoy a good tamale, my favorite of all the typical Mexican dishes is the empanada - similar to the fried pies my mother used to make. The Mexican version is not fried but baked better for our health - even if the dough is prepared using lard. Favored fillings could be camote - sweet potato - or pineapple or even cajeta - a caramel tasting spread. Although these dishes had their beginnings in Mexico and spread to Texas, these flavorful offerings can now be found all over the United States and beyond. People who grew up in this area, went away to school or to work, will always come home with a craving for a “Taste of the Valley” just as I have substituted the empanada for the fried pies my mother made. It’s a taste of home!

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items until December 20. They welcome any contributions. You can drop off donations at the McAllen Elks Lodge, 3500 Jordan Ave. For more information, call (956) 6863902. McAllen Elks Lodge is a nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life. McAllen Elks Lodge #1402 started on December 28, 1920 and will celebrate their centennial next year. They have invested over $1.7 million in charity and scholarships in the area communities.

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From Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, 50-50 raffle, serving a late lunch. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515-802-9421. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, Lunch served at 11am 12:30pm. Everyone welcome. Clogging - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 1:15-3:30pm, With Lois Ford. Come learn the skills of Clogging! Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welcome, offering mesquite-grilled burgers as well as grilled chicken. Specials are a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5.50pp. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Johnny D, pass the hat. Come join in on all the fun! Meal - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm-

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From pg. 17 Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos and homemade charro beans. All for just $6pp. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break. Park Jam Session - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 1-3pm, Light lunch served before hand at 12 noon. All musicians welcome. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch served 11am12:45pm. 1 mile north of freeway on Cesar Chavez Rd. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James. Pass the hat, concessions open, set-up available. Everyone welcome. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, $6pp. Singles welcome, set ups available. Wednesday, December 4 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit & gravy. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies.

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Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Regan James, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat, BYOB, pop, water, & some snacks for sale, free ice. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, dinner menu and meal price varies. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring your own table service. $5pp, all you care to eat. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes Event Center. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Jeff Gordon Show, $7pp, BYOB/snacks, popcorn, soda, and ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come listen and dance to Sweetwater, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley RanchResort, Mission, 7-9pm.

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A Veterans Day Celebration over Boomerang Billy’s last Sunday, November 10, featured a two-plane formation flight by the Rio Grande Valley Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. The event was sponsored by Padre Island’s favorite performer, Leslie Blasing. The formation fly-over made several passes over the beachside entertainment spot. Two passengers on the two-plane flight were Lynn Clasen and Marjorie Jacobs. The two women had participated in a fund raising drawing the previous evening. The prize was a flight over South Padre Island during Blasing’s Veterans Day Celebration. The Rio Grande Valley Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (RGV Wing

CAF) is based at the Port Isabel Cameron County Airport. The RGV Wing is one of 84 units, nationwide, of the Commemorative Air Force whose membership numbers over 11,000. The RGV Wing has seven aircraft in the hangar and has organized a walk-in museum featuring World War Two artifacts and memorabilia. Tentative hours of operation are Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guided tours for groups of five or more are welcome by appointment anytime by calling David Christopher at (970) 397-4604. Weather permitting, and crew availability, one of the Museum’s planes will be flown during the tour. Plane rides are available for a $250 donation. CAF are a 501c3, not for profit organization.

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a shot to be rewarded with a birdie.” Of course, on any hole there’s also the From pg. 11 wretched South Texas wind to face. to play. I was a contractor for 47 years “You know how the wind is down and was out working whether it was 87 here, No. 6 is a hole that plays into the degrees or 20-below. I’d be working to- wind a lot of the time because it faces day, so I’m glad to be down here.” south and that adds a lot of challenge to David Engstrom, of Kansas City, has it,” he said. “A golf buddy told me once been coming to the Valley for the past that wind doesn’t affect a well hit shot but eight years and started golfing “30 or 40 one thing about wind is if you hit with a years ago,” he said. He lives at Stuart little slice or hook it Place in Harlingen makes it a big slice and leans toward that or hook, if you hit course as his favorunder it, it will make ite, even though he bigger what you’d also enjoys Treasure done wrong. But 6 is Hills. also reachable if you “It’s not overhave the wind bely long but it does hind you – and you test you,” Engstrom hit a great tee shot.” said of Stuart Place, Engstrom is still a nine-hole course. waiting for his first “You have to hit the hole-in-one (“there ball straight to stay Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen will be a big party in the fairway and when that happens”) the greens are good. You’ll be rewarded but said that the “Valley needs to do more with a good putt.” to get the word out about this place and His favorite gem is No. 6, a long par 5 about the Valley itself.” where each shot is paramount in setting “First of all, Stuart Place is the best up the next shot. kept golf course and best kept secret in “You need to hit a great tee shot and the Valley,” he said. “It’s just like the second shot and then you have to get over Valley – the Valley is the best keep secret water to get to the green,” he said. “But if in the nation.” you do all those things then you will have Now, that is truly a hidden gem.

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HITCH HIKER 5TH WHEEL 34’, 3 slides, rear living room, two lazy boys, computer desk, queen bed, washer & dryer, barbeque, bar fridge, large oven, ex. lg. fridge, loads of storage, one TV. Extra household items, private toilet. Must sell. 716-262-7650, Alamo.

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Golf Carts

EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 29 years of service. The largest parts department for all golf carts gas and electric. New and used Yamaha. 956-580-3370.

For Sale

2014 JAYFLIGHT BUNGALOW JAYCO. 40 feet BHS, 2 bedroom, 3 slides. Cost $42,900 new, selling for $24,900. Excellent condition. 618-599-9928 text or call to view at Seldom Rest Ranch RV Park, Mission TX. QUEEN SLEEPER $150.00 LIKE new, taupe queen sleeper with one set of sheets, mattress pad, and foam pad. LEATHER SOFA AND OAK tables 86” tan sofa $325.00. Two end tables plus coffee table $175.00 all in excellent condition. 847-567-2717. BLUE OX TOW PACKAGE BX7445 Aventa LX tow bar, class IV 10,000 lbs, 2” receiver plus brake buddy and cables, $500 or best offer. 956-3755418.

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Homes For Sale

FSBO-1983, FURNISHED, PALM HARBOR manufactured home. This is a beautiful, 1904 sq. ft. 3/2 with Living, Dining, Den, Laundry, Car Port & Garage and has dedicated space/ with hookups for storing your travel trailer and handicap access. Located in Pharr South, a 55+ Gated Community. For more info or to see, contact Karen @956-283-8764 or Rod @325450-4456 reference #381. Email krsmith357@hughes.net.

Lots For Sale

LOT FOR SALE BUILD your own house in Alamo Country Club, free golf year round in one of the nicest courses in the mid valley. Asking $14,995, 956-624-7803.

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MAYTAG WASHER AND DRYER, front loading compacts. 3 years old, excellent condition, RV size, no longer needed. $250 each or $400pr. Call Ron at 712-259-5209, seasonal use. FOR SALE BY OWNER in Enchanted Valley Ranch retirement community, furnished house with 2 bed/2 bath, 2 car garage with screens, storage for a motor home, large living room, granite countertops, and walk-in closet. Corner lot, stone landscape. Across the street from rec hall, golf course, and lots of amenities. County taxes. Call for appointment 956-321-5441. FOR SALE BY OWNER in Golf View Estates. Lovely, spacious, fully furnished 2BD/2BA brick home. Attached garage with workbench. Concrete RV pad with full hook-up. New AC/furnace, 30yr roof and home inspection in 2019. To view call: 956-330-7776. Move-in ready for $134,500. RHEEM HOT WATER HEATER, gas, 30 gallon, used six months, $300. 1034 La Costa Drive, Alamo. 956322-7560.

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Manufactured Homes WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118.

Miscellaneous

WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. I’M STAYING A MONTH, once a Winter Texan and homeowner, moved north. Same doctor 20 years, Dr. Michael Kilgore. Returned for doctor, visit friends and adopted family. After dirty hotels found Home Stay Edinburg. Extra clean - reasonable. Sonia Lerma housekeep speaks English. Bring friends etc downfor the winter. JOHN WARDELL - GIVE ME a call when you can. 956-605-7057. STUART PLACE GOLF COURSE is open to the public under new ownership. Come play our beautiful 9 hole par 36 course. MONDAY SPECIAL thru November 25th 9 holes only $10.00!! +cart. Located at 155 Highland Drive inside Stuart Place Resort. Phone 956-428-2000 for t-times. RV SERVICE NO JOB is too big or small at Texas Trader RV. Wreck jobs, roof jobs, any and all RV service. Call today for free phone estimate (956) 797-3000.

Mobile Homes

2 BR X 2 BA, 14’ x 76’ WITH INSULATED Texas room, attached 30’ shed and carport. New appliances, 4 ton A/C furnace, ramp, handicap steps and screen room. Metal roof. Move in condition. Must sell due to death. 956 -249-0046. Mission senior gated community. $25,000.

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FURNISHED 14X60 WITH LOT 2BD/ 2BA, new siding, windows, and steel roof, near new appliances, new furnace, storage shed, 15x60 carport. Located at Cottonwood Creek Country Club, Harlingen. $58,900. 641909-4573. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Dixieland M.H. Park, Harlingen. 14’x64’ Shultz, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two add on’s 12x12, 12x17, two sheds, covered carport. Lot #80, 55+ community. Any offer over $15,000 considered, contact Karen Snyer 405923-7263 with W.T.H.S. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55+ gated community 1402 S. Cage. Privately owned homes and lots. Open house first weekend every month, December through April 1-4pm. For info call 956-283-8764. www.pharrsouthforsale.com. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Owned and operated by it’s 99 year leaseholders, this park offers lots and mobile homes. Availability at www.valhallapark.com 956-358-3229. MOBILE HOME & LOT 16X44 Lamplighter 55+ Subd. Palmview 2007 Asking $39,900. Lot fees $223 yearly with shed. Park pool, activities, Jams, & food. 920-723-1854. 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. SCHULT MOBILE HOME, LOT, and garage in La Hacienda Estates. Living, dining, kitchen area, two bed, two bath, furnished. 1028 La Costa Drive, Alamo. 956-250-1584. 35,450 2008 ATHENS MINI Mobile with Texas Room, all drywall, heated/ AC, many extras. Located at Texas Trails, Pharr TX. Call for details 303775-2256.

Motor Homes

TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048. 2006 ALLEGRO-BAY, 38 FT, 4-SLIDES 36,000 miles, model 37QDB, Cummins 5.9 L turbo front diesel, allison transmission, freightliner chassis, fiberglass roof, leather chairs/couch, satellite TV, $48,000, 956-519-0086 Mission.

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RV PARK MODEL LOT for sale. Located in W&I Resort Mission TX, has palm trees on every lot. Size 45x75, includes 10x10 storage shed, 50 amp service, water, and sewer. 206 S. Stewart Rd. Mission Texas. Text or call Doug (717) 856-5667. https:// www.trvnclassifieds.com/display. php?id=4980 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.

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2008 PARK MODEL BIT-O-HEAVEN RV Park. Furnished, deep freeze, washer, Texas room, front and rear patios, outdoor furniture, BBQ, shed, new gas stove, new hot water tank. Rent paid until April 2020. Linda Warren 1-709-351-0486, $25,000. lindawarren@nl.rogers.com. OWN YOUR LOT DON’T rent, Includes park model fully furnished, full size stove and fridge, with lots of cupboards and counter space. Metal roof, tinted windows. Both on concrete. Oversized awning over carport. Storage shed with washer. HOA only $100 per year. See to appreciate. 55+ park in Donna, TX. 616-822-4833. 2011 QUAIL RIDGE PARK model, full awning, shed, c/w 30A many accessories. Dish satellite playmaker, fully furnished. Lot rented until Jan. 18/20. Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park, 307 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission. $27,000. 956-379-1692. PRICE REDUCED 1 BR 1 BA Texas Room, craft room, 4 ceiling fans. Early bird gets the worm, HOA fee paid if transaction complete prior to 12/31/19. New heating/cooling system. New siding, metal roof, windows, doors, kitchen pantry. Full sized stove, refrigerator, freezer. 563-503-0132. PARK MODEL MISSION WEST 1999 furnished, new metal roof, new vinyl plank floor. Living room, dining

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area, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, Texas room. 3 ceiling fans. Covered deck. $17,000. Call 785-222-6546. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366. 1998 HYLINE PARK MODEL 38; With 40’ x 22’ car port. 2 sheds, furnace, AC, full size fridge, many closets & drawers, 2 tip outs. New carpeting, very good condition. 715-721-0872.

Services

TEXAS TRADER RV DOES RV service bumper to bumper, top to bottom, and all RV repairs and service. Call today (956) 797-3000. RAIN KING ROOFING & GUTTERS, new roofs, gutters, siding, soffits, fascia, painting. Overall handyman. I service and install new down spouts. All installation and repairs guaranteed. Call Rich at 956-322-2318. STOP SMOKING NOW! 3 treatments in 7 days. No cravings, no jitters, just lasting results! One requirement - 100% commitment to quitting for yourself! $595. Call today (956) 6004644. FLOORING SPECIALIST UNCLE FRANK! Sales and installation for carpet, tile, laminate, wood. Call today (956) 533-9800.

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Travel Trailers

TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 797-3000 or(956) 357-1048. 2015 EVERGREEN EVERLITE; MODEL 291 with package deal. 29 feet long, 3 slide outs, 7500#, MUST SELL! $19,900, please call Denny at 574-971-6378. 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. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366. FOR SALE 2000 33’ AMERICAN Star travel trailer and lot, Paradise Park, 55+ McAllen. Twin beds, 6x10 metal shed, washer, fruit trees, all concrete lot. Great location. $14,000, 517-242-4422.

Want To Buy

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Wanted WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. GOOD USED LAWN TRACTOR rider at least 24 inch cat in good condition. Call me and let me know what you have for sale and the price under $400.00. 920-328-8446. CASH FOR OLDER CAR Must be reasonable with decent tires. Drive and show at Lemon Tree Estates Lot E-16, Old 83 and Stewart. Wally 507514-3313. 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. MUSIC ENTERTAINERS WANTED LOOKING for small bands/groups to play for mid-sized Winter Texan group. Prefer classic dance, country, and old rock. Call Carol at 505-3420496. Need New Years and more.

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