December 9, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 5 by Winter Texan Times

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Leaving his yearly mark Tripp: The Man in the Red Suit

Have you seen the bougainvillea lately? I have been seeing it as I drive around this past week and it is looking quite beautiful. All that I have seen are full of flowers and are brighter than I have ever seen them. The plant has several different colors, so it looks really impressive when there is a huge grouping of one color, or an array of colors spread out. I especially like the coral, almost peach, colored variety. Although not native to South Texas, the plant thrives in our mild winters. They are drought tolerant and love the sun –

By Barb Zanetti (Photos by Dennis Zanetti) Alamo Rec-Veh Park He has been a bride. A pirate. A clown. But this Winter Texan really shines in a red suit with 1,000’s of children on his lap. It does not matter that sometimes he is in a foreign country. Nor does it matter that he is sitting in the scorching sun for hours in a heavy, authentic Santa suit. What does matter is that Tripp

so of course Texas is the perfect place for the bougainvillea to grow. See RINA’S RAMBLINGS pg. 6

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Today is your last chance let your voice be heard. Every year we ask you to vote for the top golf courses in the Valley. This year we expanded the contest to include things like favorite amenities, best 19th hole, or grill menu item. Be sure to fill out and return the ballot that was featured in our last three issues before the contest deadline, today at 4 p.m. When you do, you will be entered into a drawing for great prizes like rounds of golf, dining and more. See LAST CHANCE pg. 7 INDEX Parks Calendar p 10 Events Calendar p9 Reunions & Meetings p9 Taste of the Valley p 13 Business Guide p 17 Classifieds p 17 Next issue date: December 16

Wright is afraid. It is not concern that his weighty suit could cause him to pass out. Nor that later tonight and tomorrow will be excruciatingly painful…nor that after his terminal cancer diagnosis he has been ordered to relax at home with his feet up to combat the grueling side effects of his chemo treatments. None of that matters when he puts on his red suit. See YEARLY pg. 4

Harlingen has more than meets the eye

When I think of Harlingen, I usually think about the Military Academy and the museum – but there is much more to Harlingen than that. Harlingen has a history that delves deeper than those few things that pop in our head when we think of the city. The City of Harlingen was founded in 1904 by Lon C. Hill – and his home was the first residence in the area. He built the regions original irrigation canals that are gravity-fed. This set the stage for farming that eventually became the mainstay for the area economy. If you visit the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum you can also visit Hill’s home. The Historical MuseSee HARLINGEN pg. 2

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um is also on the grounds, as is the old hospital and a couple of other old buildings. The Museum features photos from Harlingen’s heyday. While I was visiting, they had an exhibit that featured antiques from the days of yore and the days of farming with less technology than we have today. They were having a little contest to see who could name each ‘artifact.’ I can tell you, with a farming background and from watching many old movies, I could name nearly every piece they had on display. About a mile away from the museum is the Iwo Jima Memorial Monument. The monument sits on the campus of the Marine Military Academy. The outdoor sculpture is the original work of art created by Dr. Felix W. De Weldon, a sculptor serving in the Navy at the time of the war. This sculptor was the model that was created to make the bronze sculpture in Arlington National Cemetery. It was given to the Marine Military Academy in 1981. The memorial depicts the six Marines shown in a Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph as they struggled to plant an American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the Pacific Island of Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. The island had been taken by the Japanese in the early years of the war and the planting of the flag was a symbol to the free world of the struggle going on in the Pacific to preserve freedom. Harlon H. Block, a Weslaco native, was 18 years old when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. On the fifth day of battle on the island of Iwo Jima, his platoon was sent to raise that flag on

the island’s highest point. The flag raising was captured by Joe Rosenthal. Block was killed on Iwo Jima six days after that flag raising. In 1995, during a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the battle, Corporal Harlon H. Block was enshrined next to the Iwo Jima Memorial. There is also a Museum on the grounds that features Marine Corps memorabilia and a veteran’s hall of fame. Jackson Street in Harlingen is known as its historic area. It is immersed in history and culture with vibrant murals that bring the revitalized area back to life. Harlingen, like Brownsville, is another great city - as most of our Valley cities are – to just take a walk downtown and enjoy the sites. Historic Downtown Harlingen has been bustling with life for over 100 years. The palmlined business district offers unique shops, great food, history and more. When taking a walking tour of the historic area, you will walk into areas known as Six Shooter Junction and Silk Stocking Row. Downtown Harlingen also features 30 vibrant murals that depict the history and culture of the city. From the old cinema downtown to the historic Route 77, murals can be found both inside and outside many of the buildings. The murals depict the music, wildlife, agriculture, and more that made Harlingen what it is today. A full map and description of the murals can be found online at www.downtownharlingen.com. More information about the history of Harlingen can be found at www. visitharlingentexas.com and myharlingen.us/page/history.

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What matters to him on this day is that although over 2,000 children have already sat on his lap in Nuevo Progreso’s oversized outdoor chair… while over 1,000 children still wait in the hot sun to pose with the jolly man, to visit the Santa whose infectious “Ho, Ho, Ho” brings a smile to so many. It is a common language… understood by all children. With those few words, they recognize The Man who cares about them. It does not matter that he does not speak their native language. They do not know his secret either…They do not know that “The Man in The Red Suit” is sacrificing much pain for their smiles. They do not see him wince once or twice when they are not looking. Mrs. Clause, his real-life wife, wipes his forehead and Martha Morin, the couple’s helper (who is also an RN, like his wife) puts cold compresses on the back of the Jolly Ole Soul’s neck. The three of them pray he will be back on the same chair next December. He knows the brain tumor in his

spinal cord could be the end of his laughter. Even the MD Anderson cancer specialists wonder how he can tolerate the intense pressure from the pepper-sized growth that is pushing his spinal cord apart. And he crosses his fingers that the chemo he is taking will slow the tumor, knowing the bones in his back will never recede, never go back into place. It is a lasting pain…until there is not anymore. For this season, donning the red suit means everything. Due to Covid-19 the children in Nuevo Progreso and this Santa will not be together this year. Instead, he will ride the fire engine in downtown Alamo’s Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12. Participants will line-up at HEB at 5:30 p.m. with the parade starting around 6:15 p.m. This holiday will not be quite the same for Tripp. But this year some lucky children will hear his jolly laughter. And they are sure to break into big smiles when they spot The Kindly Man sitting in the fire engine. For many, he will be the genuine Face of Christmas.

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Rare birds of the RGV presentation

Crimson-collared grosbeak One of three rare birds seen at Quinta Mazatlán this winter is the Crimson-collared Grosbeak, attracting lots of attention in the birding community around the world.

Join the Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlán for a journey into the world of rare birds on Saturday morning, December 12. The program will deepen your understanding of who our rare birds are, what makes them rare, and puts them in the context of a changing bird community in the Rio Grande Valley. Visitors

will get to share in the excitement and mystery of rare birds of the past, speculation on which ones may show up next, and will leave knowing more about the birds that secret away in the Rio Grande Valley’s forests, marshes, and even yards. The presentation on rare birds of the Rio Grande Valley is about the ex-

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citement and allure of seeing some of Rio Grande Valley for over a decade. the Valley’s most sought-after birds. This presentation is open to evThis year has been a great one for rare eryone, whether you are a dedicated birds, including three rare visitors at bird watcher or just curious about the Quinta Mazatlán – birds that brighten Crimson-collared our days. Given in Grosbeak, Duskya friendly, engaged capped Flycatcher, style, the program and Pacific-slope has something that Flycatcher. people of all backThe program grounds can learn covers what makes and enjoy. a bird rare, from For the safety being difficult to of guests, space is see to wanderlimited, and resing far outside its ervations required normal range and online, program introduces how delivered outdoors, birdwatchers catseats socially disegorize them. Attanced, and masks tendees will take a recommended. You virtual birding trip, can purchase your visiting local birdcontactless tickets ing hotspots and ($5) online at quinRed-billed Pigeon enjoying both the Red-billed Pigeons are a rare resident tamazatlan.tick famous birds and of the upper Rio Grande Valley, mostly etleap.com (search hidden gems seen seen along the river in fruiting trees. Quinta Mazatlán). across the region. Rare Birds of the The presentation is given by John Rio Grande Valley is from 10–11 Brush, Urban Ecologist for the City of a.m. on Saturday, December 12. For McAllen. Brush is a professional bi- more information, please call Quinta ologist who has studied, taught about, Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370. and guided people to see birds in the

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Drive-thru Wonderland to be held in Edinburg

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Edinburg and Edinburg EDC presents the inaugural Holiday in the Park. This holiday season, Edinburg Municipal Park will be transformed into a drive-thru wonderland. Thousands of twinkling lights will be on display from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting December 12 through January 2, 2021. The festive event will be free to the public and will be open for a total of 22 nights to enjoy approximately one mile of themed entertainment. The Holiday in the Park event will be held in place of the annual Night of Lights Parade “Seeing our community leaders come together to bring this event to our com-

munity is amazing. We see the importance of bringing family activities to our community during these stressful times,” said Ronnie Larralde, Executive Director of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors of Holiday in the Park will play a key role to bring the festive drivethrough light show experience for the entire family to enjoy. This year’s sponsors include Bert Ogden Auto Group, DHR Health, Melden and Hunt Inc., Texas National Bank, and The University of TexasRio Grande Valley. For more information on this event and sponsorship opportunities email chamber@edinburg.com or visit www.Edinburg.com.

The Edinburg World Birding Center is delighted to have local raptor expert, Bill Clark, present virtually a Basic Raptor ID course. Build up your hawk watching skills in this program as you learn helpful tips to identify raptors. He will provide an ID overview of vultures, osprey, harrier, and falcons. He will then go into detail about buteos, accipiters, and others. Bill Clark is a photographer, author, researcher, and lecturer and has over 50 years of experience working with birds of prey, including five years as Director of NWF's Raptor In-

formation Center. This is a six-hour course consisting of three two-hour sessions. The first session will begin on Friday, December 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The last two sessions are on Saturday, December 12 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration deadline is two days prior to the program. This program will be delivered via zoom. Register at the EWBC website: www.EdinburgWBC.org or call them at (956) 381-9922. Payment can be taken by phone or in-person.

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The bougainvillea is native to South America. Even though you mainly see the plant as a bush or vine in south Texas, you can see them grown like a tree in Mexico and South America. My in-laws once told me, after a trip to Mexico, about one that they saw where the trunk of the plant was as big as a regular tree trunk. I can hardly imagine how beautiful that would look right now fully in bloom like the bougainvillea that are currently flourishing here in the Valley. Go out and enjoy the scenery – not just for the flowers, but also this lovely weather. ********

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I cannot believe that Christmas is right around the corner. We have not even begun Christmas shopping. The kids just put up a Christmas tree this past weekend, but we have not put out any of our other usual decorations. I am looking forward to taking in

some Christmas light shows around the Valley and in San Antonio, though. We try to drive around and see what others have done at least once during the season. Is your park having a Christmas light contest? We would love to come and see them. We also try to give some time to a local charity during the season. This year, there are so many needing everyday items. Times are a little harder for some and I hope we find someone or a charity to give to like we have in the past. Is your park doing anything special this holiday season? Are you giving to a local charity this year? Making blankets? Anything extra you are doing to help someone? Let us know. Send a picture or an email. We would love to hear what you are doing to bring some cheer to someone. Email us at news@wintertexantimes.com.

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Alamo holds Christmas events

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From the Cheap Seats Helen Wright found a Schwinn bike back in Michigan for $20 and bought it, figuring she may want to ride after she arrived at Bentsen Palm RV Park in Mission. She did not realize at the time how much she would be using it. Wright, a first-year Winter Texan, can now be found along the road or on some Valley trails as part of a growing contingent of bikers at Bentsen Palm. The group, which has about a dozen “members” has been quickly growing in just a few weeks, more than likely encouraged by the near-perfect weather – that seems to have arrived about the same time many of the Bentsen Palm bikers arrived. Coincidence? “The wind followed us down,” said one rider, Cal, who arrived from North Dakota just about a month ago and is a first-time Winter Texan as well. “I found a work camper job here and was looking to do something this winter. We brought them down for a little riding. We had our little route up there in North Dakota but didn't know where to go down here so we met up with this group. I need to get in shape anyway.” On this day, riders just moseyed around on the streets within the park, but they have other routes prepped including about an eight-mile ride to the World Birding Center and back. Lenny Mais, an Iowan and yet another first-timer in Texas, was riding his fat bike, a wide-tired bike good for sand (like at the Island) and snow (not like at the Island…or the Valley) and often times used in extreme endurance races such as the Extreme Muck Ruck competition which includes boulders

and chest-deep mud to trek through. Mais is not using that for those purposes however, but it more than likely comes in handy on some of the sandlike trails nearby. “We wanted to get a little warmer this winter,” Mais said. “I found Work Camper on Facebook, made a couple calls and next thing I knew, we were on our way.” Wright said the $20 investment into her bike was well worth it, and with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting lives across the country, things like biking or walking is becoming more and more popular. Some of the people in the group purchased bikes since arriving. “We arrived on Labor Day and I thought I'd get a chance to ride and then we met all these people,” Wright said. “We've gone down the road and we've tried some trails. It's been a good time, and we've seen a lot of cactus on the trails.” Mais said the group just started and is hoping to expand the number of trails and trips it takes. He said with the Valley wind, the distance they travel is like a serious hour or two of mountain biking, minus the mountains and add the wind. “When we're riding in the morning it's windy but that will drop down later in the afternoons,” Maid said. “We go out about 2-3 times a week and may end up going more. It's an enjoyable time and the weather has been great.” The group does not have a specific goal for distance or any firm rules and regulations. They do have one general goal, however, according to Mais. “Have fun and don't fall down and break any bones.”

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CALENDAR If you have an event coming up, please submit to news@wintertexantimes.com. Please include contact information, social distancing requirements and any additional information that would be helpful to the community. Now through December 11 The City of Edinburg’s Cultural Arts Division and the Edinburg Arts Foundation are proud to present Species at Stake, a Nature Photography Exhibition by Mujtaba H. Naqvi. The exhibit will be displayed at the Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library and the Cultural Arts Division Virtual Gallery through December 11. For more information, call (956) 383-6246 or visit edinburgarts.com. December 11 UTRGV’s Patron@Home will present their last event for 2020, a flamenco dance performed by UTRGV Ballet Espanol on Friday, December 11. Join them for a beautiful flamenco dance concert full of culture, creativity and passion. Spanish Night is an

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annual dance production presented by UTRGV Ballet Espanol, under the direction of Sonia Chapa. Tune in to their YouTube channel at 7 p.m. to watch the premiere. Now through January 1 Brownsville’s Holiday Village will premiere their Virtual Village that will be accessible anytime and anywhere. The village will include 31 cottages for visitors to explore. They will also have coloring pages, games and other activities. And, as always, Fritter will arrive on Thanksgiving night and hide in a different cottage each day. The Virtual Village will be updated throughout the holiday season, so be sure to visit the page often. You can find information from previous years at www.holidayvillagebrownsville. com and their page on Facebook. Now through December 30 The Festival of Lights “Season of Hope” will feature a two-mile drivethrough attraction with millions of lights, castles, tunnels and hundreds of illuminated displays. Tickets start at $20 per vehicle, plus applicable fees, and include a four-pack of 20 oz. Coca Cola. Guests can purchase a Dash Pass for $40 and skip the lines. Tickets are available for purchase at www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com.

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REUNIONS If you have a reunion or meeting coming up, please submit to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. Please include contact information, social distancing requirements and any additional information that would be helpful to the community. RGV Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers will not be holding their Thursday morning carving meetings until further notice. The Nomad Shrine Club is being used for Covid19 testing. Meetings will resume when the testing is completed. RGV Woodcarvers December 16, 18 and 20 As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents A Touch of Frost, featuring the VSO Holiday Brass and Harp. VSO will be having a LIVE concert on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the in-person concert are on sale now at www.valleyorchestra.org. They can be purchased in advance only and patrons should note that all public health pro-

tocols, including mask wearing, will be followed at the event. The concert premieres on Facebook December 18 at 7 p.m. Broadcast will be on KRGV – Channel 5 December 20 at 11 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at www.valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.

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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, December 9 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Citizens of Glory Christmas Show, $9pp. Bring your own drinks and snacks, ice cream bars for sale. Please wear your masks. Thursday, December 10 Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, $5 per 32 oz prefilled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. Friday, December 11 Park Wide Yard Sale - 2 Guns RV Park (Formerly Seldom Rest Ranch), Mission, 7am, 3000 N Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission (corner of 2 Mile and Bentsen Palm Dr.). 314-795-5280 for info. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!!

Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish dinner - 3 pieces, fish served with coleslaw and fries, $8pp. Serving from 4:30-5:30 pm. Drive thru only. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Country Pickin’, $7pp. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks when necessary. Saturday, December 12 Park Wide Yard Sale - 2 Guns RV Park (Formerly Seldom Rest Ranch), Mission, 7am, 3000 N Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission (corner of 2 Mile and Bentsen Palm Dr.). 314-795-5280 for info. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Please wear your masks. Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meeting - Zoom Online (Previously Trophy Gardens), 9am-Noon, (Held online via Zoom) You’re invited to join our monthly Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meeting on the second Saturday of the month. Visit out website www.RGVQG.com to become a member and to find out more information. You can attend from anywhere. Hope to see you soon. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV

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Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, December 13 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:3010:30am, Will be held in the Mission Bell Hall, with Pastor Jim Maxson. Plenty of room for social distancing, please wear a mask. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, December 14 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, December 15 Weekly Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Located at 400 East 18th Street in Weslaco. Lunch served 11am-12pm, $5pp,

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Jam from 12-2pm. Open to the public. Mask requested. Wednesday, December 16 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Happy Hour - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Diego and Edith. $5pp, tickets available from Merri Jo Schanafelt, enloemj@ msn.com. No tickets will be sold at the door. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Rusty Rierson Christmas Show, $9pp. Bring your own drinks and snacks, ice cream bars for sale. Please wear your masks. Thursday, December 17 Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, $5 per 32 oz prefilled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. Friday, December 18 Fish Fry - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Drive-thru, no need to exit your vehicle. Enter on Lampshire to get started. Served 4-5:30pm or until gone. Hope to see you!! Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish dinner - 3 pieces, fish served with coleslaw and fries, $8pp. Serving from 4:30-5:30 pm. Drive thru only. Saturday, December 19 Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7-9pm, Come enjoy a great show with Kai. Concessions available. $7pp. We have plenty of room for social distancing. Masks will be required. Sunday, December 20 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:3010:30am, Will be held in the Mission Bell Hall, with Pastor Jim Maxson. Plenty of room for social distancing, please wear a mask. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, December 21 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers

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($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, December 22 Weekly Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Located at 400 East 18th Street in Weslaco. Lunch served 11am-12pm, $5pp, Jam from 12-2pm. Open to the public. Mask requested. Wednesday, December 23 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Saturday, December 26 Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, Microphone will have fresh cover with each performer. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your masks. Sunday, December 27 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:3010:30am, Will be held in the Mission Bell Hall, with Pastor Jim Maxson. Plenty of room for social distancing, please wear a mask. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, December 28 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Please note time change: Serving our famous Monday Night Hamburgers ($5pp) and Cheeseburgers ($6pp) from 4:30-5:30 pm. Both are served with french fries and all the ‘fixins’. Drive Thru only. Tuesday, December 29 Weekly Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Located at 400 East 18th Street in Weslaco. Lunch served 11am-12pm, $5pp, Jam from 12-2pm. Open to the public. Mask requested. Wednesday, December 30 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm.

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Located in the center of the town’s entertainment district and free to view (although donations are welcome), the sculptures are preserved, maintained, and updated on a rotating basis. The village can be seen on west Marlin St. right under the Ferris wheel. The sculpture garden was originally created within a 60’x30’ tent in 2019 by an international crew of sculptures in town for the annual SPI Sandcastle Days. That first year, sculptures had a display and musical light show. The display saw over 35,000 visitors from November through January. There are sculptures at the location year-round now. The village is typically open from noon until dark. The project, conceived and proposed by Lucinda “Sandy Feet” Wierenga, has now been a staple of SPI. The project is sponsored by local businesses and other donations. For more information, visit www.sandcastleisland. com.

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What a coincidence. Recently I explained in one of my communications about how San Antonio remembered the birth of Christ with luminarias lighting the way for Mary and Joseph as they searched for a place for the child's birth. While it is not the same thing, what an opportunity it is for all of us to see 2,000 luminarias lighting the pathways at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen. What a sight that will be. Quinta Mazatlan is dedicated to spread appreciation of our natural flora of the Rio Grande Valley. The trails will be open on December 16,17,18 and 19 from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Tickets must be bought in advance with timed entries. There is a $5 per person entry fee. This is your chance not only to appreciate the luminarias and their special meaning but also to lend a helping hand to a very worthwhile organization. Have an enjoyable evening. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Call them at (956) 681-3370. ********

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out sweets or stop smoking? I know! I made many of those same promises only to forget them some two weeks later. But January 2020 was a little different. Instead of a negative resolution, I made a positive resolution that I did not forget. Are we not to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative? Well, that is what I did. I vowed that I would remember to say please and thank you and to greet each person I met with a smile and "good morning". How simple, but what a difference it made - not just for me, but for all those around me. It was a win-win situation. I thought I would make other people feel good and I hope it did. But even as my salutations to known and unknown brought a smile to their eyes, that smile was reflected back to me and so it made me feel better also. Now what can be better than that? Now that I have challenged you to make a positive resolution, I need to also make a positive one. And what shall it be? Well, that's the challenge. We have almost a whole month to think about it. In the meantime, I am going to enjoy this beautiful month of December.

Christmas trees on display

The Christmas Extravaganza is now on display at Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum featuring the creative ways people decorate Christmas trees. The exhibit runs through December 31. Trees range in themes and types depending on business and organization that set up the tree. There are several trees inspired by the Spanish heritage in the area and feature sombreros, zarapes and flowers. There are also more traditional trees with white lights and ornaments. There is

a small tree with decorated sun hats and flowers, and another with historic photos of the area. The North Harlingen Rotary tree is decked out in gold and blue. There are small trees and large trees. Some of the trees are made of wood displays, while another includes decorations on the wall. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is located at 2425 Boxwood St. For more information call (956) 216-4901. Admission is free; donations accepted.

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The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is keeping the cheer in their city. They are having a Christmas Light Display on December 12. The city will have some fun curbside giveaways during the event. Visit them at 275 S. Kansas. Christmas cookies and hot chocolate will also be available for guests. The chamber is also sponsoring a holiday lights tour and accepting nominations for your favorite commercial and residen-

tial outdoor display. Last year’s winners were Chick-fil-A and Northopolis. Link to nominate can be found on their Facebook page or contact the chamber. Nominations are accepted through December 16. A virtual Santa Dash run/walk at your own pace will be held December 20 through 26. You can find out more information on the chamber and city Facebook pages.

health and conservation,” says Colleen Hook Director of Quinta Mazatlán. “The City of McAllen is most grateful to SpawGlass for powering this event, along with the amazing support from Megamorphosis Architects and Interior Design, Renoworks, Zerimar Lighting Solutions, Staggs Welding, South Texas Pen Works, Charming Picnics, Douglas Clark, Jaime Villarreal, Bear Clan, Tenzo and many volunteers.” Bring your family and friends to this premier winter event along a half-mile trail at Quinta Mazatlán, designed to be

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Texas Master Naturalist Training registration open

The Rio Grande Valley supports two chapters of Texas Master Naturalist and both chapters are taking applications for the new class training that will begin January 7. The deadline to register is December 18. For the 2021 training session, the chapters will join efforts and provide virtual training; attendees will need a computer, iPad or Android pad. Using a smartphone is not recommended. In addition, field trips are a required element of training and will be online or in person depending on current county and departmental public health guidelines. Outdoor field trips will require appropriate masks and social distancing. Residents over the age of 18 and Winter Texans are welcome to join either of the chapters, despite residential location. The Rio Grande Valley chapter generally covers Cameron and Willacy counties; the South Texas Border chapter supports Hidalgo and Starr counties. The chapters share Cameron and Hidalgo counties. Texas Master Naturalist is a unique educational volunteer program sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Sea Grant Program and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Both chapters share sponsors: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Tony Reisinger in San Benito and Javier De Leon, Park Superintendent at Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco. “Texas Master Naturalist is a citizen volunteer program whose members have diverse interests and who become involved in myriad activities to learn about, work with, and help educate others about the special habitat and ecology of the Rio Grande Valley,” said Reisinger. “When nature is left to itself, a unique ecosystem develops -- after hundreds of years,” Reisinger said. “Today, that unique ecosystem is what Texas Master Naturalists learn about and help sustain: the Rio Grande Valley’s native habitat and the critters that depend on it.” Classes are taught by local university professors, and other field experts, including those from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Students attend weekly Thursday classes from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning January 7, through March 25. Special field trips provide unique access and learning opportunities. Even with the social distancing mandates, trainees will still be able to join volunteer teams with other chapter members and work among the hundreds of local partners in activities at federal, state and local wildlife parks, coastal naturalist programs, cities, schools, and other public entities as restrictions lessen and more opportunities are again available. Volunteering options to chapter members and trainees may include studying ocelots and other mammals, to joining cutting-edge university studies, developing public native gardens, learning about native plants and habitat, citizen science projects, bird migration and shore birds to Gulf and beach inhabitants and trends, docent positions and native field guides. “Virtual classrooms this year may open the opportunity to those who, in the past, have been hesitant to join this organization,” said chapter sponsor De Leon, from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “It is our hope to encourage more Valley residents to take advantage of this unique learning experience and volunteer opportunity.” The cost is $150 and includes textbook, fees, t-shirt and one-year membership. Full scholarships are available. Requests for scholarships are also due by December 18. Note that scholarships are chapter specific. To apply for the class, find scholarship information and pay options visit these links: Rio Grande Valley Chapter, www.rgvctmn.org at the New Class 2020 link. South Texas Border Chapter, www.stbctmn.org at the New Class link. Classes run from January 7 through March 25, on Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Across the state, since its inception in 1997, more than 13,000 people have been trained in the Texas Master Naturalist program, 6.2 million hours of service has been valued at more than $150 million, 2,230 miles of trails have been developed and maintained and 229,000 acres of native habitat has been enhanced in the state.

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WINTER TEXAN WATERFRONT RENTAL One bed, one bath, private waterfront home on Lake CC in Mathis, fully furnished. 361-2291156, rent day, week, month. PARK MODEL FOR RENT Beautiful park model for rent. In Tropic Star RV Resort - 39 Cherry, 1401 South Cage, Pharr, TX 78577. Lots to do! Parties! Friends! All amenities! INCLUDES a GOLFCART! $1,350 for one month only. $1,300 for two months. $1,250 for three or more. 956-793-6092. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX Gulf Side 2/2. Five minute walk to nearest beach access plus private communal pool (gulf side condo), two bedrooms plus sofa bed, two baths (sleep six). Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished beach condo. 646-373-0156.

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Golf Carts GAS GOLF CART FOR sale, club car, $1,450. 913-424-3773 or 956447-1686. EASY RIDE GOLF CARS New Yamaha fuel injection, gas & electric carts available at a reasonable price. 956-580-3370.

Help Wanted HIRING PART TIME GOLF cart delivery driver capable of pushing carts onto trailers. If interested, call 956-580-3370. KITCHEN HELP/SERVERS RIVERSIDE Club, 214 East Chimney

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Homes For Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER Brick stick, two bedroom, two bath, with den. See more on Zillow. com, 1003 La Costa Drive, Alamo. Contact owner through Zillow site. Shown by appointment only. 956340-5393. 212 DIANA DR ALAMO TX, located within 55+ golf community. $149,900, two bedroom, two bath, two car garage. 2,365 sq ft or $63 a sq ft. Send text message 360977-1459. UPDATED 3/2/2 BRICK HOME Located in 55 & over gated community at 100 W Moore Rd #36, Pharr, TX. This jewel has approximately 1,755 sq. ft., granite, plantation shutters, screened patio, porcelain tile, skylights, solar screens, sprinkler system, and much more. Won’t last! 979-2998001. By owner. LUXURY FOR $45/SF https://www. mhvillage.com/homes/2368592,

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I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at .956-929-3842. MOBILE HOME INCLUDES LAND 16x70 two bed, two bath, large rooms, shed, awning, landscaped, new furnace and air, leaf guards, move in ready. 55 park, Green Bay South, clubhouse and pool. $56,500, 309-530-1161. .2011 OAKCREEK 60X14 PLUS a 16x16 tag. Two bedroom, two bath, new roof this spring, 16x16 shed attached, some furniture included, on two 60x100 lots. Located in a 55+ park with clubhouse

and pool. Asking for $75,000. 956342-9716. 50% SALE WAS $70K Now $35k, 2012 MH 18’x60’ Texas room 12’x24’ two sheds, ramp upgrade everything vinyl floors, open concept, large carport. Trails End Park, Weslaco. Call 608-3466912. SALE MOBILE WITH PROPERTY Must SEE, Adobe Wells, 4821 Carnation Street, McAllen. Three par golf course, large kitchen, true master suite, new foundation, roof, siding, furnace, air conditioner, beautiful everlasting turf. $64,900.00, 810-985-9055. SKYLINE, 16X48, 2BR, 1BATH, 8x12 shed, carport, washer, dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, water filter, furniture, refrigerator. Lots of cement. Alamo Rec #194, Alamo, 712-830-8333.

Motorcycles 2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRACLASSIC Low milage, have clear title, in excellent condition. Phone 509-570-6170 to come take a look. Asking $15,000.00 or BO.

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