December 15, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 35, No. 9 by Winter Texan Times

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Happy Holidays!

Hello readers! If you don’t pay attention to our header on our paper each week, you wouldn’t know…. We have been publishing the Winter Texan Times since 1987. So, we are celebrating 35 years this season. What started as a bi-weekly paper by June Brann and Jim Brunson, has grown to a weekly paper during the Winter Texan season – October through March.

Stuart Place: Like Cheers, but it’s Golf

See RAMBLINGS pg. 24

Students project supports foster kids

The idea came to the duo of Emma Zamora and Jaelin Lopez last spring during their junior year at Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS). With the return of in-person instruction and the start of their senior year this year, the team has worked their idea into a community service project for their DECA organization. Zamora and Lopez discovered that children in unfortunate situations to include foster care and safe homes often struggle in school and getting the materials they need to be See STUDENTS pg. 7 INDEX

Parks Calendar WintertainersTM “On the road with Jo” Taste of the Valley Medical Services Events Calendar Reunions Business Guide Classifieds

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Stuart Place Country Club

Golf is not just a game to enjoy. It’s an entire experience to be a part of, especially at Stuart Place Country Club and Shary Municipal Golf Course. At least that’s what the voters decided in the annual Winter Texans Times Favorite Golf voting. Stuart Place, a nine-hole course, located at 155 Highland Dr. in Harlingen, won five of the seven categories that people could vote on. Those categories include Favorite Hole (No. 9), Favorite Amenities (the clubhouse), Favorite Putting See GOLF pg. 14

Winter Texans enjoy Alamo Parade

By Herb Moering The nippy, breezy weather didn’t deter spectators lining the route Saturday night for the City of Alamo’s lighted Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. While most of those watching the 43 entries pass by were bundled up in sweaters and coats, Del Engrisch skipped the extra coverings since she had arrived that day leaving behind 16 inches of snow and the accompanying cold in Minnesota. Her husband, Warren, missed the snowstorm because he had arrived three See ALAMO pg. 16

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The third annual Illumina Fest is a five-night event from December 14 to 18, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán. At this year’s Illumina Fest, enjoy artists who have created installations for the night trails. The event will proudly feature amazing local and regional artists and performers every evening. Quinta Mazatlán will be lighting over 3,000 luminaria bags. The word Luminaria means “festival lights” and traditionally people lit small bonfires to welcome visitors over the holidays. The Southwestern custom of using Luminaria bags is thought to have originated with Spanish merchants who discovered paper lanterns on their travels to China. The one-way half mile illuminated trail guides visitors past light shows, art installations, community performers and holiday treats. Artist San Juanita Garcia has painted over 100 Spirit Sticks to be lit with neon lights. Enjoy street art by Wendy B Lara titled “Angel Statue”. Take a selfie at the new mural of wings painted by artist Celerino Castillo III. Be amazed by the Lighted Bronze Statues created by sculptor Douglas Clark. Enjoy different performances every evening from groups such as Indigo Creative, School of Rock, South Texas Fuzion, McAllen Gold-

en Larks, RGV Tuba Christmas, Deborah Case Dance Academy, Perez Elementary Choir, Dance Mission, Rolando Pacheco Dance Studio, Las Palmas Ballet Folklorico, Poet - Kelley Sweeney, DJ Queen Killah Bee and more. Walk the trails and munch on holiday snacks from vendors in the courtyard preparing kettle corn, spicy candy, elote in a cup, candied pecans, beef jerky and make your own s’mores. The historic adobe home will feature an exhibit titled “Nature at Night” with artists Amanda De La Garza, Vanessa Alvarado, Celerino Castillo, Gaby De La Fuente, Agustin J. Villarreal, Jessica Monroe and more. Come dressed in lights and help spread the holiday spirit enjoyed around the world. Art installations will honor Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Diwali, Native American Traditions and Nature at Night. Timed entry tickets are available only online at www.ticketleap.com. Search for “Quinta Mazatlan-Illumina Fest.” Adult tickets are $10, children $5 and tots two and under are free. Please call Quinta Mazatlan at (956) 681-3370 for more information. Enjoy Illumina Fest and celebrate the light of the world.

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Holiday activities this month

It’s December, and with that, there cember. The event is at the McAllen are many holiday activities that Convention Center Oval Park. continue throughout the month. We ********** thought it would make it easier if The City of Edinburg will have they were all located in one spot … their light displays available for So here is what we know of so far. self-guided tours at the Promenade Through December 31 that extends from University Drive Hidalgo Festival of Lights cel- near 4th Street all the way to 9th ebrates 30 years with a drive-thru Street and around the Edinburg Food event at the Payne Arena. Admis- Truck Park (Promenade Courtyard) sion must be purand the Edinburg City chased online prior Hall. Enjoy the lights to event. Event will all month long with be held 6 to 10 p.m. friends and family. Monday through Through January Thursday, and to 11 16, 2022 p.m. Friday through SPI will have their Sunday. Dash passHoliday Light Show es, general admiswith synchronized sion tickets, train festive music that is tickets, and special played in 15-minute holiday/weekend intervals, daily from tickets are available. 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Visit hidalgofesti- Brownsville Holiday Village Convention Center. valoflights.com for tickets and more Through January 22, 2022 information. The Brownsville-SPI InternationThrough January 1, 2022 al Airport will host the photograBrownsville Holiday Village will phy exhibit “Women in Aviation be on display at Dean Porter Park. and Space History.” This exhibit Houses will be lit up at 6 p.m. ev- celebrates the accomplishments by ery night. There will be entertain- women since the early days of aviment throughout the period and ation, to space exploration to recent Santa will be available for pictures commercial space flights. It conon the weekends. Visit http://www. sists of 35 images and is a project holidayvillagebrownsville.com/ for organized in collaboration with the their full schedule of events. Smithsonian National Air and Space Through January 2, 2022 Museum, and others. Exhibit will be McAllen will have their South on display on the second floor of the Pole of Texas illuminated. There will airport. It is located at 700 Amelia be different events of entertainment, Earhart Dr., in Brownsville. food, and more each weekend in De-

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Photo courtesy of South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalist Facebook. 2019 trainees at the National Butterfly Center.

The opportunity to learn about the amazing habitat of the Rio Grande Valley and how to help preserve it comes along once a year. December 17 is the deadline to apply for the January 2022 training. The South Texas Border Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist invites residents over the age of 18 and Winter Texans in Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron County to join this unique educational volunteer pro-

gram to become a certified Texas Master Naturlist. Texas Master Naturalist is sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Sea Grant Program and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Students attend weekly virtual classes each Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning January 4 through March 22. Attendees will need internet access, a computer, iPad or

Android pad. Using a smartphone is not recommended. In addition, field trips are a required element of training that will provide unique access and learning opportunities. Field trips will be held in person following current county and departmental public health guidelines. 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. There are hundreds of local opportunities available to volunteers from helping develop public native pollinator gardens, training as docents and nature guides at local wildlife preserves, to undertaking citizen science projects, and joining programs about bird migration and bird counts to studying shore birds, the Gulf and beach inhabitants and trends. With social distancing, trainees will be able to join volunteer teams with other chapter members and work among local partners in activities at federal, state, and local

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wildlife parks, coastal naturalist programs, cities, schools, and other public entities. The chapter has monthly guest speakers the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are currently virtual but are still free and open to the public. Follow the chapter’s Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/stbctmn to be notified when our meetings are broadcast live. The cost to attend the certification program is $150 and includes textbook, fees, t-shirt, name tag, and one-year membership. Full scholarships are available. Requests for scholarships are also due by December 17. To apply for the certification class, follow the instruction sheet on the New Class webpage at https://www. stbctmn.org/the-next-class. To request a scholarship application, or if you have other questions, please contact the new class director, Anne Mayville, at nurse_anne@msn.com. Check out the chapter website at https://www.stbctmn.org/.

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The Food Bank RGV is excited to announce its first Christmas Posada: Calditos, Conchas y Cafecitos, will take place onsite at the beautiful and historic Valley Fruit Co. building on December 16. The Christmas Posada is the Food Bank RGV’s newest community event and aims to raise funds to provide even more holiday meals for the community this season. “Hunger does not take a holiday and unfortunately, we are currently seeing more families reach out for help this season. We know that having children home during the holiday vacation will put a strain on already tight family finances—we just want to make sure children are fed and that no one has to go without a meal,” said Libby A. Saenz, Food Bank RGV CEO. The Food Bank RGV’s inaugural Christmas Posada will feature local restaurants that will showcase their traditional caldos and soups (pozole, menudo, fideo, caldito talpeno, frijoles charros, chili) while local coffee shops and bakeries display their best holiday pastries and warm seasonal drinks. Guests will enjoy live entertainment from local mariachi bands and folklorico dance teams while they shop a winter wonderland va-

riety of boutiques and local artisan vendors. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on the various silent auction items, with proceeds supporting the holiday meals campaign. The Food Bank RGV would like to thank the RGV Activity Directors Association for supporting the Christmas Posada at the Silver Reindeer sponsorship level. This support will enable the food bank to provide 12,500 meals for the community this season. The Food Bank RGV’s Inaugural Christmas Posada will take place December 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Food Bank RGV located at 724 N. Cage Blvd in Pharr. The cost to attend is $25 per person and includes tastings from all participating restaurants, bakeries, and café shops. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the posada or in advance online at www.foodbankrgv.com For more information, contact Philip Farias, Manager of Corporate Engagement & Special Events, at (956) 904-4513 or by email at pfarias@foodbankrgv.com. Also, visit www.foodbankrgv.com at any time for information regarding other programs and events.

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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 15 Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30-3pm, Food court $.

Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Mercedes High School Christmas Program - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2pm, Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Curt James, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Chimney Park, Mission, 3-5pm, With The Lockharts. Public is invited. Snacks & set-ups available to purchase. Social Hour - Paradise Park, McAllen, 3:30-5pm, Brenda Coin. Public Meal - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you care to eat: sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce and coffee. Bring own table service. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGh-

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ghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, Joanie & Richard Ware. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Ron and Jan Easter, $8pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Ralph Kuster, $7pp. Christmas and variety show. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Rusty Rierson Holiday Show. Soft

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drinks, popcorn and ice cream available. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Curt James, $9pp. Doors open at 6:30. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Rusty Rierson, Songs of the Holiday Season, $9pp. Soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream bars available. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Thursday, December 16 Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Tuesday at noon. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement

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Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3pm. Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Mission Bell Ballroom. Social Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-7:30pm, Food to purchase 4 to 5:30 pm with music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Pass the hat. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Two beef or chicken tacos, refried beans, rice and dessert, $7pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. Homemade, various varieties. BYOB/TS (Bring Your Own Bowl/Table Service). Drinks and dessert for sales. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes

Event Center, $9.75pp. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, McAllen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own instrument to our Acoustic Jam (no instrument amplifiers). Show your talent or just sit and listen. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Kai, $8pp. Enjoy authentic Hawaiian entertainment. Kai is high-energy and brings great music, lots of laughs, and interactive fun! Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Concert/Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, The Howlers, $7pp. BYOB, meal provided.

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Friday, December 17 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Winter Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-2pm, Lunch for a nominal fee served from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, music from 12:30-2:00 pm. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and gospel like Nashville USED to do with some occasional old-time RockN-Roll. Hosted by Elaine Nelson, National Country Music Hall of Famer. Play a tune, sing a song, tap your feet, sing along...remember when... bring a smile and bring a friend! Y’all come!!! Everyone is welcome! Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Homemade goodies and beverage provided,

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50/50, great music. Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come enjoy great music with friendly Winter Texans. There will be singing and dancing. Or you’re welcome to just listen. Regardless, a good time will be had by all. We’ve made homemade cookies! Don’t miss it. RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Free Square Dance Lessons - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Caller-Robert Ferguson. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Helen Russell & Company, pass the hat. 2020 “Entertainer of the Year” Valley Star Award Winner. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Friday Night Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Full order (3 pieces) with french fries, coleslaw, tea/coffee for $9pp. We also

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have half orders (2 pieces) for $7pp and extra fish for $2 each. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, With Ron Moshier. Hynes Event Center, bar available, pass the hat. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Advance tickets $11pp, at the door $12pp. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, The Lockharts. In the parking lot or Main Hall. $7pp. Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Homemade snacks at break. All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Redneck Christmas Revival, $7pp. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Howlers, $8pp advance, $10pp at the door. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company

Band - country. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Agency, tickets on sale starting 11/29/21, $10pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Texas Storm, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Regan James, $8pp. Pay at the door. Paradise South Hall, kitchen is open, BYOB. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jeff Gordon, $8pp. Big Band/Classic Country Jam Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only. Lounge open 3-9 pm serving pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs, and chili corn dogs. Christmas Concert - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Greg and Suzie York, donation. This Country Christmas Concert is hosted by Eastgate Community Church. Saturday, December 18 Saturday Morning Breakfast Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu

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strument or listen to an afternoon of good music. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, ,Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch at 11:00 eam. Country Jam - La Hacienda Esytates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm. Rock & Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Join us for dthe best Rock n Roll/Big Band Jam in the Valley. Everyone is welcome. We offer a great dessert table. Musicians are by invitation only. Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, ,6-8pm. , Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:307pm, bingo 7-9pm. Snacks and re,freshments available for purchase. No eoutside food or beverages. Come early for dinner, served 4:45-6pm. , Entertainment - Fiesta Village, hMission, 7pm, Ralph Kuster. In the Main Hall. $8-10pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, SweetWater, $7pp. Doors open ,at 5:30 pm. Saturday Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Curt James will be providing the music. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Howlers, $8pp. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, The Winter Wonderettes, pass the hat. A nostalgic musical about four friends who call themselves “The Wonderettes”. More information: Robert Ferguson 574-361-2947. 1711 E. Bus. 83. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Rick McEwen Christmas Show, $8pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, With The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Hynes Event Center, out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Time Machine, $9pp. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Ruthi Rock-N-Country, $8pp. Hall 2, concessions will be available. Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, etc. BYOB. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, The Beers, $7.50pp. Sunday, December 19 Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational, with Pastor Jesse Her-

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nandez. Bible Study follows the service. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational service with Scot Swafford. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9-10am, We invite you to join us as we enjoy time with God in Worship and Fellowship. Refreshments following the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, In Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Johnie McDaniel. 715 N. Westgate Drive. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Jerry Hunter. Donation, non-denominational service. Communion served the first Sunday of each month. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Wayne McNair. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Church Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Services by Pastors Charles & Bev Wolff. Non-Denominational Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10-11am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Ralph Kuster, Christmas Show - tribute to country music, $8pp. Arrive 5:45pm. 1341 W. US Highway 83. 618-973-3595. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Helen Russell & Company. A high energy show with comedy, country, bluegrass, gospel, and classic rock music of the 50’s to the 80’s. Refreshments served during intermission. Christmas Round Dance Party -

Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:308:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Snack bar opens at 6:00 pm. Free movies. Please visit website, rgv.activities.com, for title of movie each week. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen. Monday, December 20 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Donuts, coffee & lunch available. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Join us at our jam, everyone welcome. Backed up by a professional band on stage. Serving lunch from 11am to 12:45pm. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH II-III RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Square Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Mainstream/Plus. Caller:

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Winter Texans Jean and Steve Fisher delivered toys to Lone Star National bank on South Padre Island. Bank president Martin Infante accepted the toys. The Fishers were told that the bank would match the toys donated. Over 150 toys were donated by the Fishers. This is the Fisher’s 33rd year of giving to under privileged families. After growing up in foster homes in upper New York Jean said she is blessed for being able to give back. The Fishers home base is in Northern Iowa and have been coming to the Island for six years enjoying the beach and warm weather. Next week they are buying gifts for 25 special needs children in two different elementary schools. The Fishers said they can’t wait to see the expressions on their faces. They were invited by Mr. Infante to join him and his son who will be playing Santa Claus. One of the elementary special needs classes is taught by his wife. “We are fortunate to be blessed and have a friend in bank president Martin Infante. Merry Christmas to all.”

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Submitted by Monarchs Across Georgia Committee We asked and, thankfully, you answered. Now we need your help again. Last winter, volunteers from across the Southeast and Gulf states provided more than 5,800 observations of monarch butterflies. This winter, the partnership of universities, agencies and other organizations called Monarchs Overwintering in Southeastern States is requesting the public’s continued involvement in reporting sightings. Sonia Altizer, a University of Georgia ecology professor and director of Project Monarch Health, said the information can help scientists determine if these iconic but declining butterflies “can overwinter as non-breeding adults in the southern U.S. and how this might affect future population numbers.” The monitoring will also help document how winter-breeding activity might be affecting the annual migration to Mexico. Understanding migration and overwintering behavior is crucial to conserving monarchs, a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Thousands of monarchs stream across the South each fall on their way to wintering grounds in central Mexico. In the spring, this eastern population of the butterfly returns to the U.S. and Canada to breed. But not all monarchs migrate to Mexico. Volunteer observations over the past two decades have helped scientists better understand how and why some monarchs breed throughout the winter in the southern U.S. Scattered reports also suggest that some monarchs can overwinter in coastal regions in a non-breeding state, similar to their wintering behavior in Mexico. The goal this winter is to collect

more data for a growing partnership that has expanded to include organizations such as Florida Natural Areas Inventory and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program. Gabriela Garrison of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said the monarch is a species of greatest conservation need in North Carolina’s Wildlife Action Plan, as in the action plans of many other states. “So monitoring overwintering populations and learning more about their behavior is critical.” The public is encouraged to report monarch sightings from Dec. 1-March 1 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Observations are entered in Journey North’s online data portal, where they are transformed into real-time mapping visualizations of monarch migration and breeding. Journey North is an organization designed to engage people across North America in tracking wildlife migration and seasonal change. Program coordinator Nancy Sheehan said the public has a long history of being a part of scientific discoveries. “Journey North is excited to provide a platform for engaging citizen scientists in this targeted monitoring effort.” Susan Meyers, co-chair of Monarchs Across Georgia agreed. “Volunteers are vital to this effort. If you enjoy being outdoors and exploring your local ecosystem, this is an easy activity that can be done alone or with your family.” Wildlife biologist Anna Yellin of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said project partners are grateful to all who reported sightings last winter. “When we come together as a community as we have with this effort, we stand a better chance of protecting the monarch butterfly for future generations.” How to take part • Step 1: Create a free account at journeynorth.org/reg. • Step 2: Learn how to report monarch sightings at journeynorth. org/monarchs. • Step 3: From Dec. 1-March 1, submit monarch observations at journeynorth.org/sightings.

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All of our days should be special days. But if you are observing today as it is observed in Mexico, then this is a very, very special day. It is the day that most families in Mexico begin to celebrate Las Posadas. The word "posada" in Spanish translates to "inn" in English. Las Posadas then is the reenactment of Joseph and Mary searching for an inn where the Child Jesus could be born. Every night from December 15 until Christmas Eve, neighborhoods throughout Mexico will be celebrating Las Posadas. Fortunately, we live in a multi-cultural area where many of the families with roots in Mexico

continue to carry on the tradition of celebrating Las Posadas. Traditionally, Las Posadas was celebrated for ten consecutive nights. In the United States, Las Posadas is sometimes celebrated only on one given night. Celebrating a posada is a neighborhood affair...a tradition in which the young and the old participate. The youngest often has a special perch riding on the shoulders of his daddy as family and neighbors walk behind Mary and Joseph. An angel may be leading the entire group. If a donkey is available Mary may be seated on the donkey that is led by Joseph. A special song is sung in Spanish by

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young ones there will be a pinata filled with candies and treats. Hopefully you will be invited to participate in a Posada. Consider it an honor if you are invited to this special Christmas celebration. The experience will open your heart to the true meaning of Christmas.

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Green, Favorite 19th Hole (again, the clubhouse) and Favorite Menu Item (hot dog). “That’s just great to hear,” said Jim Barkau, one of three course owners. “It’s a friendly place to go. Everyone gets together after a round of golf and goes by, especially at 4 p.m., for Happy Hour. Sometimes

there will be 35-40 people there.” Hole 9 is probably the biggest challenge on the course, with a resaca that has a tendency to have a sweet tooth for golf balls. “There’s a lot of balls in there,” Barkau said. For those who think a hot dog is just a hot dog, Stuart Place would beg to differ. Barkau said the hot dog

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SHARY MUNICIPAL Mario Flores, Shary Municipal’s director of golf, was elated to hear that the course won the other two categories – Favorite Driving Range and Favorite Clubhouse. He said the key is knowing the patrons and catering to them. “We’re in the process of redoing the driving range and the grass area,” he said. “But we’ve also gotten into a program of getting more golf balls

recently and I’m sure it helps to be able to hit fresh golf balls and not old scuffed up ones.” The course has also worked on drainage and bought some new equipment to be able to do more things to and for the course. It’s just the beginning, though. They are still in the process of making other changes and improvements. “We’re spending more on fertilizer and things we can control,” said

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weeks ago at their place in La Hacienda Estates in Alamo. The couple, who have been Winter Texans for the past five years, were joined by friends, Ernie and Marge Morris, from the same park. They have been Winter Texans for a dozen years. Both couples said they love parades and have been regularly to this parade in the past.

The parade had a twist with the jolly old Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus leading it while seated on a trailer pulled by an Alamo Fire Department vehicle. After arriving at Central Park, Santa, in the person of Tripp Wright, who came from Alamo Rec/ Veh RV Park and was doing this for the second year, went into a large See ALAMO pg. 28

Saturday’s nippy weather wasn’t much bother to Winter Texan couples, Ernie and Marge Morris (left) and Warren and Del Engrisch, who come down from Minnesota each year. They love parades.

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December is a busy month because of the holidays, and parks in the Valley stay pretty busy as well. Edinburg Scenic Wetlands World Birding Center (EWBC) has plenty to do this month and ongoing weekly activities. Next week, the park is having three different craft days. Sessions are being held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. On Tuesday, December 21, you can help your feathered friends by making a pinecone birdfeeder. The fee for the program is $2 per kit, plus admission. Registration and payment are required by December 19. Wednesday, December 22, the park will show you how to add some whimsy to your holiday decoration by building a winter fairy or gnome home. The fee for this program is $5 per kit plus admission. Registration and payment are required by December 20. Make some music by crafting a

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nature wind chime on Thursday, December 23. The fee for this program is $4 per kit plus admission. Registration and payment are required by December 21. Weekly activities include the Tuesday Bird Walk. Join others for a walk around the grounds as a guide introduces you to the abundant and varied birds that make the gardens and wetlands home. These two-hour bird walks start every Tuesday, through May 10. Birders of all levels are welcome. This in-person program is dedicated to adults only. Please register a day prior to the tour date. All walks are free with paid admission or membership. On December 18, 10 a.m., visit the park and participate in a tour of the parks wetland birds. Ducks, grebes, pelicans, wading birds, and shorebirds all enjoy the large ponds at EWBC. Visit and explore the many wetlands birds and their unique features that allow them

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday that tournament tickets for the second annual UTRGV South Padre Island Classic, a four-game women’s basketball tournament Dec. 17-18 at the South Padre Island Convention Centre, can now be purchased at UTRGVTickets.com. UTRGV will face UTSA on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. and Liberty on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. Grand Canyon will face Liberty on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. and

UTSA on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and include admission to all four games. UTRGV season ticket holders already have tickets to all four games included in their season ticket booklets. Fans with questions can contact the UTRGV Athletics Ticket Office team of Seth Jones (956-665-3877), Carlos Munoz (956-665-3747), and Eddie Galvan (956-665-3415) over the phone or through email at tickets@utrgv.edu.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD will be hosting its second Annual PSJA Family Posada at the PSJA Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The PSJA Family Posada will feature performances by choir, orchestra, band, mariachi, and folkloric student groups in the PSJA ISD Fine Arts Program and a special performance by Vinyl Show Band with local artists. In addition to musical performances, festivities will include delicious food sold by middle school and high school organizations, photos with

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subject to change due to weather and other circumstances. On December 15th, 7:30 p.m., entertainment will be provided by Estudiantina Guadalupana Potosina. December 16, at 7 p.m. will be Idea Pharr “Mariachi Leon,” and at 8 p.m. is Valley View Theater. Diamond Dancers will be performing at 7 p.m. on December 18, and Rock Band “The Comebacks,” and “Creative Arts” will be on at 8 p.m. Mission Parks and Recreation Folklorico Performers will be performing on December 18 at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m., Rock Band de Michelle Y Miguel “Creative Arts” will be performing. The drive-thru experience typically runs about 25-30 minutes. There are restrooms at the end of the event and you must wear a mask to use. There are snacks and beverage areas to pull into and purchase what you want drive-thru style. You can also bring your own snacks, take-out, or grandma’s cookies to enjoy. Of course, feel free to take photos from the comfort of your vehicle. Visitors will need to remain in their car and stay in the designated drive-thru lane. Sharing your photos on social media is encouraged. As a reminder, drive slowly and with caution. Do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you. Keep a safe distance, as cars might stop suddenly. Tickets must be purchased online before attending. Event is only for up to 12 passenger vehicles. No motorhomes, limos, or high occupancy vehicles over 12 passengers. You can purchase tickets at www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com. For any questions, call (956) 8435311 or (956) 843-2286.

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7pm, Sweetwater, $7pp. 1320 West Frontage Road. Tuesday, December 21 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am. Women’s Bible Study and Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am. Ballroom Dance Lessons - McAllen Mobile Park, 9:30am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. Corner of Sioux Rd and Cesar Chavez Rd, two miles north of Hwy 2. Masks preferred. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Re-

sort, Harlingen, 1-2:30pm. Couples Country Dance Lesson McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Burger lunch served prior 11am-12:30pm. Angus burger, chips, tea or lemonade. Donations. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Regan James. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, With Carlos Canas. BS Bar, bar available, pass the hat. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, Entertainers and guests welcome. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm.

Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9pm, Keith Burns/ Trick Pony. 50/50 drawing also. Wednesday, December 22 All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, $6pp. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30-3pm, Food court $. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by

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Christmas Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Thursday, December 23 Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Tuesday at noon. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649. A Christmas Feast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Noon, $19.95pp. Hynes Event Center, doors open at 11:30 am,

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They saw the need 35 years ago, and the Winter Texan Times quickly became a staple in the Winter Texan community across the Valley. My husband, the publisher and co-owner with me, is third generation in this business. The late June Brann was his grandmother, and Jim Brunson is his father. We bought the business just a couple of years ago when his dad retired. (The fourth generation is Anastasia Brunson, our oldest daughter, who works on the Parks Calendar, Classifieds, and all front office duties. It’s most likely her voice on the other end of the phone when you call.) I had always enjoyed writing, so I think it was natural that he and I would end up together with me working with them at the paper – finding my calling as I tell him. We were young when we got married and I had no idea what I wanted to do until working behind the scenes on the newspapers – for the Winter Texan Times, the Progress Times, and the Texas Agri-News (another paper that was being published at the time in 1994). I enjoyed the work and eventually, after earning my communications degree, started writing for the Progress Times. Now here we are ... I am editor and co-owner and get to have fun with y’all. Telling your stories. Delivering your news. It is a very rewarding experience. We have enjoyed getting to know you. We have enjoyed spending time with you in the parks. We have also enjoyed getting to know the Wintertainers™ that come to the Valley to entertain you. Brann brought a great product to you, and we hope we are continuing the tradition and giving you what you want. With that I wanted to share some of what was said about the purpose of the paper in its beginnings – and I want to invite you, our readers, to help us out in fulfilling that purpose. “For years we have want-

ed to publish a newspaper v dedicated to Winter Texans A – a newspaper for and about v Winter Texans with news s they can use, and news slant- a ed for their particular inter- v ests and lifestyle. a “We are inviting you to send us letters to the editors. w If you have a particular prob- T lem and can’t find the answer p or don’t know where to go, t we’ll try to help. This is your newspaper, and we want it to be what you want it to be. “We’re interested in your birthdays and anniversaries. We’re interested in your new grandchildren. We’re interested in special activities within the park. We’re interested in your shuffleboard, bridge, and other winners. “We’re particularly interested in people. If you’ve had an exciting life, an unusual career, an unusual hobby, we’d like for you to let us know. Have a favorite recipe or household hint you’d like to share? Send it to us. “Above all, we’d appreciate your suggestions as to what you would like in this newspaper.” Again, I invite you to share your news with us. Share the news you don’t mind sharing with others. We want to share what is important to you. We want to share what you want to read and see in a paper. You can send stories, letters, or ideas to news@wintertexantimes. com. If you are a park activity director, please send your list of open activities to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Any advertising questions, send to ads@wintertexantimes.com. If you want to see past issues, and the most recent issue, online, visit our website at www.wintertexantimes.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Carina A. Brunson

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AARP recruiting volunteers for Tax-Aide service

AARP Foundation has kicked off volunteer recruitment for its TaxAide program, the nation’s largest volunteer-based tax preparation service. Volunteers may sign up to assist taxpayers either in person or virtually, with a number of roles available. In addition to tax preparers, whom the program will train, Tax-Aide needs people who can provide technical and communications assistance, interpreters, and

program leaders. Volunteers come from a variety of industries and range from retirees to university students. All levels and types of experience are welcome. Tax-Aide offers free in-person and online tax preparation and assistance nationwide to taxpayers with low to moderate income. Because of the complexity of the U.S. tax code, many taxpayers overpay their taxes or turn to paid tax services they cannot afford. Some

may forgo filing their taxes and miss out on the credits and deductions they’ve earned because they are unable to pay for assistance. Tax-Aide volunteers can help by providing necessary services in communities where there is the greatest need. The McAllen office is located in the Main Branch of the McAllen Public Library. Volunteers will start training on Monday, January 3, 2022.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has grown since its inaugural team of just four volunteers in 1968 and has served over 68 million taxpayers since its inception. The program has volunteers in every state who typically number more than 30,000. To learn about volunteer opportunities, visit aarpfoundation.org/ taxaide or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

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Riverside Club, 214 East Chimney Road, Mission, Texas 78572. Ask for Jennifer, 956-581-1033.

Miscellaneous

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Fifth Wheels

2017 CEDAR CREEK SILVERBACK 35IK, self leveling, king bed, insulated, 2 air conditioners, sleeper sofa, located in 55+ RV resort. Call 618960-3366. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

For Rent

FOR RENT PARK MODEL Chimney Park, Mission. $800 monthly plus electricity. Call (956) 581-1033. FOUR BEDROOM RIVERFRONT 55+ Spacious four bedroom, two bathroom apartment, riverfront with gorgeous views of the Arroyo Colo-

For Sale

LUND BOAT WITH SUZUKI 9.9 four stroke motor, electric start, tilt and trim, motor is brand new, never been started. Best offer. 956-732-8956, leave a message with phone number. TEXAS ROOM TWO SHEDS large separate Texas room and 10x12 and 8x10 shed and carport for sale. Covered deck and space for RV, motorhome or park model. Set up in park but easy to move. Unique, must see, excellent condition, will sell separately or all together. 619-417-0519, make offer.

Golf Carts

2010 TOMBERLIN E-MERGE 500LE street legal, 48 volt, built in charger, AM-FM, CD, batteries, 1 1/2 year old, very good condition. 918-636-3821, Raymondville, Texas, price $4,950.00. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Help Wanted

RON HOOVER RV & MARINE is hiring to fill an opening in the parts department. This is a great match for a semi-retiree. Apply in person during regular business hours at 101 E. Expressway 83 in Donna. NOW HIRING KITCHEN HELP, servers, hostess, food runner, bartender.

Lots For Sale

RV LOT FOR SALE #131 Prime location, 45’x75’, shed, large concrete pad, fruit trees, sprinkler system, two cactus gardens, W and I Resort, 206 S. Stewart Rd., Mission, TX. $22,900, 715-305-4245. Maintenance fee paid to February 2022.

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.

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Mobile Homes

MOBILE HOMES SUN VALLEY Village, Harlingen. 55+, own lot, dues 40 monthly. Furnished, 2 bdr, 2 bath,

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fenced yard, Texas room, new metal roof, air & heat floors, dryer, hot water tank, refrigerator. 405-306-7430, leave message. MOBILE HOME INCLUDING LOT Siesta Village Weslaco 55+, beautiful upgraded, quality finishes, 2 BR, 2 full bathrooms, den/office and Texas room. Fully furnished and stocked. Immaculate. Must see. $59,500, call (431) 336-2655. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 16x60 mobile in La Feria. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, enclosed porch, patio, shed.

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Furnished and reasonable. 612-3850213. 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.

Park Models

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12x34, $17,500. Fully furnished. Contact Charles Josephes at 651-227-1250 or Linda Guimond at 507-288-2969.

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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 956-9293842.

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.

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. 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.

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. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048.

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. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048. TRAILER AND EXTRAS 2002 Country Charm 36 ft. furnished trailer, 12x20 shed with drywall and electric, 8x10 shed (W/D). Rent paid until November 2022. Lot #85 Val’s Kountry Corral. Asking $35,000.00. Call Tim for more info, 713-299-9765. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, 5th wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. We leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

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 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. PART TIME BOOKKEEPER AND delivery driver. Winter help, Quickbooks data entry, part time. Also driver, deliveries, mechanic, heavy lifting. Full time available. 956-580-3370, Easy Ride Golf Cars, Mission, TX. TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048. MODEL RAILROADING AND RAILROADERS Anyone interested in joining us Monday through Friday, Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at 313532-8549.

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lighted ornament where he met kids of all ages for picture taking time. Alamo Mayor Diana Martinez chose to let PSJA Memorial Homecoming queen, Angela Ortiz have the honor of throwing the switch to light the huge Christmas tree following a countdown. The Miss Alamo court members gathered around the tree during the ceremony and were joined by members of the City Commission.

The mayor and commissioners greeted the crowd gathered at the park stage and thanked those who had participated in the parade and wished the audience a Merry Christmas. They were followed by groups of Guerra Elementary students entertaining with songs and dance on stage, much to the enjoyment of the paradegoers, especially parents of the kids.

Santa Claus was popular with many kids and their parents who wanted a picture with the jolly old fellow inside a giant ornament.

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