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I can’t believe the year is almost over. In some ways it seems that it has gone so fast, while at other times it drug out. Yet, like I said, I cannot believe it is coming to an end next week. This year has been a nightmare and a blessing. We have had our ups and downs in all things. We have been blessed being closer to family – although, sometimes, we find ourselves

Christmas Lights shine in South Texas

With social distancing being a huge factor this year, many holiday celebrations are just not the same. With that being said, many cities have made changes to their holiday celebrations to fit the needs of the community and follow state and county guidelines. Some museums also have Christmas displays that might be of interest. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum has their Christmas Extravaganza every year. This year is no different. The display features creative ways people decorate Christmas trees. Trees range in themes, types, and size depending on the business and organi-

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Softball league gearing up for new season

The Senior Texan Slow Pitch Fun Softball League is preparing to play for the 2021 season. They are looking for players over 55 to add to their teams. There are two leagues to join. See SOFTBALL pg. 15 INDEX Parks Calendar “On the Road” Column Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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The season of giving

This year has been the year of shopping online, curbside pickup and having things delivered. This, along with other circumstances, has led to a shortage for the Salvation Army. One park in particular, and one resident, has made it a priority to make sure their local Wal-Mart has bell ringers for the Salvation Army Red Kettle. As of ten days before Christmas, The Salvation Army in McAllen finds itself falling behind the red kettle goal for 2020. The annual Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s primary fundraiser and raises essential funds to operate programs that make a different in the lives of people yearround in McAllen. See SEASON pg. 9

Betty Kothaus shows the certificates in the library that celebrate Valley View Estates residents’ years of service to The Salvation Army.

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Joel Gutierrez as the ghost of Fernandez pays a visit to Ezequiel Codos played by Pedro Garcia. The Pharr Community Theater will present the popular Charles Dickens adaptation, A Tejano Christmas Carol 2019, on the Pharr Community Theater FB page. The two-act play will be screened live and free of charge starting December 20, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. until January 4, 2021. To watch the show, find The Pharr Community Theater FB page and give it a like and you can watch it with your family at home. This version of the Christmas Carol was adapted by PCT Artistic Director Pedro Garcia who also plays Ezequiel Codos, the equivalent to Ebenezer Scrooge. Ramon Flores and the late Cecilio Garcia Camarillo from NM also contributed to the story. Codos is an avarice attorney and water broker living in the RGV, where the story is set. His greed causes the Rio Grande River to practically dry up in the future with dire consequences to the population. Luckily, he’s visited by three ghosts who include La Rielera de la Revolución Mexicana, played by local actor, Armandina Sesin, who by day works as the San Juan Library Director. The other two ghosts appear as Laurence Welk and the Dark One played by Frankie Sharp Hooton and Joel Gutierrez respectively.

The 25 cast members and understudies, including children and adults, are all from the Valley and auditioned back in the fall of 2019, with eight weeks of rehearsals and two weeks of performances in Christmas of 2019. The play, now in its fourth consecutive year, could not be recast, rehearsed or refreshed this year due to Covid 19, but this video production is sure to bring you lots of smiles, spirit and perhaps a few tears. If you are familiar with the original Dickens story, then you know that the miser scrooge character has a change of heart and begins to see the light at the end of the tunnel. This full production, predominately in English, will be complete with beginning and ending credits to all those who participated in putting it together. The video tape was produced by Christopher Cabello and the play was directed by Seres Jaime Magaña. The stage manager was Claudia Jimenez and Robert Longoria served as technical director. (see the remaining credits at the end of the play) The Pharr Community Theater was established in 2008 by Drs. Elva and Keith Michael and Pedro Garcia and is See TEJANO pg. 8

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IMAS ‘Guided by Curiosity’ exhibit open

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents “Guided by Curiosity,” an exhibition featuring items from the museum’s permanent collection that will pique the viewer’s interest and fuel the imagination. It will be on exhibit now through March 6, 2021. “Guided by Curiosity” is the result of four exhibitions curated by members of the museum’s education staff that debuted online earlier this year as

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individual virtual exhibits. At a time when most museums are focusing their efforts on putting more content online, IMAS saw the popularity of these virtual exhibitions as a compelling reason to “buck the trend” by bringing the works of art together in the gallery as “Guided by Curiosity.” The four curators and IMAS educators, Lisa Moreno, Veronica Cortez, Yelitza Garcia and Valerie Escamilla, discovered objects in the museum’s

permanent collection that sparked their curiosity in subject matters they were interested in and wished to explore. The range of subjects will allow patrons to see how much is known about bird behavior from the methods of early naturists to document them through realistic art all the way to the in-

triguing and turbulent influence Spanish colonization had on the artistic and religious practices of the peoples of Mexico though pottery, textiles, and iconography. Visit theimasonline.org for more information and to view the four individual virtual exhibits. IMAS is located at 1900 W. Nolana. Call (956) 6812800 for information.

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Transplant tips to establish fruit trees

By Adam Russell, TAMU Establishing fruit trees in Texas takes some effort, but these time-tested tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can guide the way from transplant to production. Peaches are the most universally planted fruit tree in Texas. When it comes to fruit trees, Larry Stein, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension fruit specialist, Uvalde, said to plant in late December through February. The key is that trees be totally dormant at planting. Planting trees in early winter will help them establish some root growth before they break dormancy in the spring, Stein said. That initial root growth can make a big difference during harsh summer conditions. “When people plant their fruit trees in the early spring, they may struggle because they haven’t initiated good root growth to help them absorb moisture and nutrients during a stressful summer,” he said. Picking the right tree Picking the right tree and tree variety are important decisions when transplanting fruit trees. Peaches are the most universally planted fruit tree in Texas, Stein said. Apples are hard to grow in Texas, and pears are the easiest. “I suggest using the Aggie horticulture fruit site, when choosing varieties,” he said. “It has comprehensive fact sheets on different crops and gives variety recommendations based on locations.”

Once you’ve narrowed the options, visit a reputable tree nursery, and choose a medium-sized tree – 3-5 feet tall – so the recommended cutback at planting is less severe, Stein said. Inspect the tree for injury or signs of stress, he said. Check for gum coming out of the tree, any injuries to the tree’s cambium layer or other issues like crown gall, Stein said. Cut the tree’s roots to make sure they are a healthy white, and look for nodules, which could be root rot nematodes. Make sure the roots are not dry or wrapped around the tree’s base, which can lead to root girdling. “If you find damage once you get it home or discover it’s irreversibly root bound or has other potential issues, take it back,” he said. “Don’t accept a subpar tree.” Stein said he prefers planting bare root fruit trees rather than container trees. “They’re less expensive and will grow better,” he said. “The challenge is that bare-root trees are getting harder to find.” Where and how to plant Soil that does not drain well can become a problem for fruit trees, Stein said. So low spots or areas that stay saturated easily are not good transplant locations. “You don’t want a spot where water ponds,” he said. “That can drown the tree.” See ESTABLISH pg. 14

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zation 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 was a small tree decorated with sun hats and flowers, and another with historic photos of the area. Some of the trees are made of wood displays, while another included decorations on the wall. The exhibit runs through December 31. 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. Hidalgo Festival of Lights The Christmas season is not complete without a trip to the Hidalgo Festival of Lights, but, as most things did this year, this event has changed a bit for this season. Hidalgo Festival of Lights presents “Season of Hope” with a drivethrough experience at the Payne Arena in Hidalgo. The experience runs through December 30. The event features a two-mile

drive-through attraction with millions of lights, castles, tunnels and hundreds of illuminated displays. Santa’s magic portal, a 600-foot tunnel, will teleport guests from a butterfly garden to the Land of Make Believe. Christmas Land will be highlighted with a 40-foot Christmas tree and 16-foot Santa boots. Santa will make an appearance on occasion. Guests can also purchase curbside food, snacks and refreshments.

Tickets start at $20 per vehicle, plus applicable fees, and include a fourpack of 20 oz. Coca-Cola. Guests can purchase a Dash Pass for $40 and skip the lines. Tickets are available for purchase at hidalgofestivaloflights.com. City of Edinburg The City of Edinburg is holding a Holiday in the Park. This holiday season, Edinburg Municipal Park See SHINE pg. 6

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the most talented sand sculptors from around the world. Located in the center of the town’s entertainment district, the village is free to view – although donations are welcome – from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The sculptures are preserved, maintained, and updated on a rotating basis throughout the year. The village can be seen on west Marlin St., right under the Ferris wheel. There is also a light display in the evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. City of McAllen McAllen has their South Pole again this year, but it’s an Illuminated Drive and Theatre Experience. The Convention Center District has been transformed into an enchanting onemile drive-through holiday show of millions of dazzling lights and sound including Christmas trees and illuminated displays. Guests will travel through a 280-foot radiant tunnel with a surround-sound serenade of favorite

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just wanting to get out of the house. We have learned new things about ourselves, about others, our neighbor’s names, and more. This year has definitely given us the opportunity to reflect on the important things.

My family has had more game nights, more meals together. Our youngest (our son) is learning to cook and our third daughter is learning to drive. We have started some long-awaited home improvement projects and spent more time enjoying the company of our pets. Most of all, we have been able to see the little blessings and miracles that come into our lives, sometimes daily, that we did not see before. We have been able to connect with each other and friends in different ways. We have been able to read more. We have been able to give more effort to the little things – a phone call, a text, a special message to someone. We have seen the hope and the tears, we have seen the light in others and ourselves. With the Light the World campaign ending soon, I do hope that each of us can still find a way to light the world, to light up someone’s life, to be a light unto others. It only takes small things to show you

care, to share a little something, to reach out. This Christmas, I invite you to find what you love about your community and share it with others. Find something you love about someone else and let them know. Share your gifts and talents with others. “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12. I invite you to find your light and share it with others this holiday season and through the year. ******** What is Christmas without Christmas lights. I do think people have had more time to put up lights this year as is evident with just driving through a neighborhood or two. I know where we live, it seems brighter than in year’s past. We, unfortunately, did not have time to put up ours, but we have enjoyed driving around and enjoying others. I invite you to drive around your neighborhood and see what lights are lighting up close by. Enjoy the company and the season with each other, listen to some music, do some social distanced caroling. Find and share joy this holiday. Merry Christmas to you all!

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Now through January 2, 2021 Holiday in the Park is presented by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, City of Edinburg and Edinburg EDC. It is located at the Edinburg Municipal Park, 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd., and will be transformed into a drive-thru wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights on display from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free and covers a mile of themed entertainment. For more information, visit www.edinburg.com. Now through January 4, 2021 The Pharr Community Theater will present the popular Charles Dickens adaptation, A Tejano Christmas Carol, on their Facebook page. The two-act play will be screened live and free of charge. To watch the show, find Pharr Community Theater Facebook page and give it a like and you can watch it with your family and friends in the comfort of your own home.

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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 furNow through January 18, 2021 The Holiday Sandcastle Village and Light Show on South Padre Island will be available to walk through. The village features unique holiday-themed sculptures created by sand artists from around the world. The light show is located directly in front of the entrance to the village. Social distancing is required. The sculptures are on view and open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It even features a large

ther notice. The Nomad Shrine Club is being used for Covid19 testing. Meetings will resume when the testing is completed. RGV Woodcarvers will publish an announcement when meetings resume. If you have any questions, please contact Fred Stenman at (651) 485 0580.

Newmar Kountry Klub Luncheon Newmar Kountry Klub Luncheons are cancelled for this season. Any additional information, or if anything changes, will be published at a later date. The hostess, Candace Marquis, says she is looking forward to holding meetings again in 2021.

sand chair you can sit in for a photo opportunity. The light show runs from 6 to 9 p.m. The Village is located near Louie’s backyard and Gravity Park. Look for the Ferris Wheel. 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.

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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. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV

Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Activity will be outside on cement Lot #37. Half hour beginner with instruction, half hour intermediate, half hour practice. All steps called. Donations accepted. Will follow CDC guidelines. 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,

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Thursday, December 31 Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8-12am, The Rovers, New Years Eve Dance, $15pp. Refreshments provided, hats, horns, etc. You may bring your own drinks and snacks. Please wear your mask when necessary. 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. New Years Eve Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 8-12am, New Years Eve Dance with Country Pickin, $10pp. Tickets are available from Merri Jo Schanafelt, enloemj@ msn.com. No tickets willbe sold at the door. Sunday, January 3 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,

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please wear a mask. Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Everyone welcome to join us for our non-denominational church service every Sunday at 10am. We will have social distancing and masks will be required throughout the service. Our address is 511 E Loop 374, Palmview, TX 78572. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Activity will be outside on cement Lot #37. Half hour beginner with instruction, half hour intermediate, half hour practice. All steps called. Donations accepted. Will follow CDC guidelines. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3-5pm, Come dance to Dan Steven’s and his Orchestra. Free admission. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall. Monday, January 4 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, January 5 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, January 6 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. Thursday, January 7 Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, $5 per 32 oz pre-filled container; four flavors. Drive thru only, pick up and take home. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, With Texas Wheel. Hot food for sale from 5:30-7:30. Tickets $7pp. Friday, January 8 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, 4:305:30pm, Fish dinner - 3 pieces, fish served with coleslaw and fries, $8pp. Serving from 4:30-5:30 pm. Drive thru only. Saturday, January 9 Park Wide Sale - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 8am-3pm. Sunday, January 10 Church Service - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 9:30-10:30am, Will be

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Stein said soil berms can be built up about 18 to 24 inches on which to plant the trees to keep water at bay. Bare root trees establish better, but they can be difficult to find because most tree nurseries stock container trees. Low spots, even if they drain well are not recommended because cold air settles there, Stein said. The tree’s lo-

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Weed- and grass-free zone Stein recommends clearing weeds and grass from around the fruit trees for at least the first five years. This reduces competition for water and nutrients critical for the tree’s development. Kill out or manually remove weeds and grass within a 2-3-foot diameter circle around the tree, he said. “Use glyphosate or another herbicide that will kill all grasses and broadleaf weeds to the root,” he said. “It doesn’t matter how you do it. But you want bare soil around the tree to cut down competition for the tree.” Stein said grow tubes or aluminum foil could be used to keep the herbicide off the tree’s trunk when chemicals are applied. After the first year, mulch can be added within the circle to help weed control. Don’t kill it with kindness After proper transplanting, cutback and weed eradication, it’s important to leave the tree alone until the tree starts to actively grow, Stein said. “It’s important to just let the tree do its thing. Most people kill trees with kindness at that point,” he said. “Watering is probably the No. 1 cause of death. Trees don’t need much water See ESTABLISH pg. 17

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some other changes in the way we celebrate the holidays. In order to respect the recommendations of the CDC, many cities have changed their Christmas celebrations. Where in years before you could walk through the light displays, now it is drive through only. The Hidalgo Festival of Lights moved from the Hidalgo City Hall to the Payne Arena with a drive through display. The most recent addition to a drive through display can be found at the H.E.B. Park in Edinburg located at 1616 S. Raul Longoria Rd. Entry is free. The lights are on from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. and will be available for you to view until January 2, 2021. This is Edinburg’s first Annual Light Display where thousands of twinkly lights welcome you to a mile-long themed entertainment. The city does ask that you observe the organized flow of traffic to avoid any traffic jams. A few traditions have not changed regardless of where you are. Since I grew up in the South, one of our Southern traditions was to have blackeyed peas on New Year’s Day. If you eat black-eyed peas on January 1,

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while inactive. They can go 4-6 weeks without water when dormant, and rain will usually take care of that.” When the tree begins actively growing, keep it well-watered – typically once a week with 1 inch of water depending on soil type, Stein said. “When the tree is first planted, the water needs to be placed right around the tree,” he said. “As the tree grows, the roots move away from the tree. We think the best roots start at the canopy edge or drip line and go out about one and a half times the height of the tree.” Fertilize, fertilize, fertilize In May, after the tree shows 8-10 inches of growth, fertilize it with a cup of ammonium sulphate with 21% nitrogen. Organic 3% fertilizer can be used but apply 7 cups to reach the 21% nitrogen requirement. Water the fertilizer in 12-18 inches from the trunk of the tree, he said. “The soil berm and weed-free zone can be useful to let you know where to spread the fertilizer,” he said. “You might want to put the fertilizer outside the berm to make sure it’s not too

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close to the trunk.” Continue to water and weed around the tree and ramp up the fertilization regimen in year two with a cup of fertilizer in March, April, May and June, Stein said. In year three, double the fertilizer regimen with 2 cups of ammonium sulphate in those months to push the tree’s growth. “You will be amazed at the tree you can grow in three years,” he said. Provide a half pound of 21% fertilizer per inch of trunk diameter at bud break in subsequent years for the life of the tree, Stein said. Give the tree another half-pound of fertilizer in May if it is showing a fruit crop. Do not apply the second round of fertilizer if the tree is not showing fruit. “Those are really the recommendations for the life of the tree,” he said. “There are variety-specific training and pruning regimens we recommend in the fact sheets, and you’ll need to be aware of potential seasonal disease and pest issues, but that is a good start to well-established fruit trees in Texas.”

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bile 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.

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