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According to John Crouch, producer of this year’s newly re-invented All Valley RV & Outdoor Show, the show will be much larger than in recent years, and it is being expanded to include a wide assortment of outdoor equipment instead of just focusing on RVs. The show will be held Jan.15-18 at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds in Mercedes. Crouch said there will be eight or nine vendors there with over 100 RVs for Winter Texans to see, but in addition there will be a lot more equipment of interest to the general public. Among other show additions, bunkhouse trailers have been added to the displays of travel See RV SHOW pg. 50

Winter Texan Expo & Heath Fair opens Jan. 20

The 22nd Annual Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair welcomes Jack Nelson and County Line Band to its list of top entertainment for the Expo this year, which will be held at the McAllen Convention Center on Jan. 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and all Winter Texans, seniors, caregivers and converted Texans are invited. Jack Nelson and The County Line Band have been performing shows and dances in the Valley since 2007. Starting out as a four-piece band, they have now See EXPO pg. 50

Mission Health Fair set for Jan. 18

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Mission Regional Medical Center (MRMC), is gearing up for the upcoming 20th Annual Mission Community Health Fair at the Sharyland High School Gymnasium. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is free and open to the public. This is the 20th consecutive year that Mission Regional has participated in this event. “As a community-based, non-profit hospital, MRMC places great value on the health of those we serve,” said EveSee HEALTH FAIR pg. 50

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Lone Star Jubilee brings new talent to RGV Jaydee Miller, David Little join The Texans for Valley tour

By Kathy Olivarez Get ready to enjoy another entertaining Branson show as the Lone Star Jubilee makes its annual swing through Rio Grande Valley, adding popular musician, singer and award-winning songwriter Jaydee Miller and well-known bass singer David Little to this year’s cast of performers. Of course, The Texans, who produce the show, will be back with Sam and Brenda Ray and their son Curtis. The Texans were twice voted Branson’s Entertainers of the Year and four times they were selected as Branson’s Group of the Year. The Lone Star Jubilee will be in the Valley just six days, Jan. 18-23, performing at various churches. The Texans began as a religious singing quartet in Dallas many years ago and Sam Ray was a part of it. Through the years the other original members moved on to other things but Sam kept the group going. The Texans is now a family trio com-

The Texans posed of Sam, his wife, Brenda, and their evangelist while Brenda does a skit where son Curtis. They do a Branson-style show she calls herself “Bertha Betterthanyou.” that includes comedy and music. In addiSee LONESTAR JUBILEE pg.49 tion, Curtis has developed a skit as a TV

Cesar Castaneda opens bullfight season

Star matador Cesar Castaneda, who dignity. is now ranked fourth in Mexico, will Both Castenda and Montalvo are head the card when Santa Maria Bullskilled matadors capable of fighting the ring in La Gloria presents its winter giant toros of Spanish Breeder Antauo. season bloodless bullfight opener Sun“This is the very best card ever preday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. sented in the Santa Maria Bullring,” Casteneda will be facing the largest said owner Fred Renk. The Santa MaSpanish fighting bulls ever to be preria Bullring is referred to as “the bullsented in the United States. The bulls ring in the brush.” Now in its 14th are of Iberian descent and weigh in at year, it is the only bullring in 49 of the 500 plus kilos (over 1100 pounds). United States. World-ranked matador Casteneda Tickets are available at Pueblo Tire has appeared the last two winter seaStores in McAllen (956) 682-7800, sons in the Santa Maria Bullring, winBorder Tire in Mission (956) 585ning top trophies for his valor and artis8473, in Weslaco (956) 968-8473, and tic style executing passes so close that in Rio Grande City, (956) 716-8474. he was awarded music after each series Or call Fred Renk at (956) 481-3300 of cape work. He has a tremendous folfor tickets or directions. Reservations lowing among the winter visitors. can also be made by e-mailing sunflAlso on the card is the young matawr@granderiver.net. dor Leal Montalvo of Monterrey, MexTickets prices are $25, sunny side; Cesar Castaneda. Courtesy Photo ico. Leal was wounded by a bull in this $30 for shade seating; and $40 for covplaza two years ago, but returned last ered ringside box seats. Beverages and Monterrey who was ranked number one in season to dominate his card. Montalvo the world for years during his career. He refreshments will be available at the bullis a student of the great Eloy Cavazos of carries this honor proudly, and with great ring concession area.

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Ralph Kuster performs tribute to Elvis, Neil and Friends Ralph Kuster has produced a new show entitled “A Tribute to Elvis, Neil and Friends,” which will be performed at the Border Theatre in Mission on Friday, Saturday and Monday, Jan. 16, 17 and 19. All shows begin at 2 pm. Come out and enjoy tributes to many old favorites from this great era of music. Ralph will perform a strong medley of songs from Elvis, Neil Diamond and the Beatles with other popular tunes like “Nights in White Satin” by the Moody Blues, “Brown-Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison, “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton, “Words” by the Bee Gees, “Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison, “Lady in Red” by Chris de Burgh, “Let Me Be Your Hero” by Julio Iglesias, “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker, “I’m a Believer” by the Monkees and many more. The ticket prices are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. There will be pictures on the big screen as Ralph performs each song and a dance floor for those inspired to dance. For reservations call 417-2308198. Ralph can also be seen Jan. 24 performing a variety show at Lazy Palms Ranch in Edinburg. Tickets are $6 and the show starts at 7 p.m. On Jan. 30 he will perform a tribute to

Frank Sinatra & Friends, which is part of a dinner performance to be held at Paradise Resort Estates in Pharr. Tickets are $20 and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Call (956) 961-4656 for more information. On Jan. 31 he can be seen performing a variety show at Winter Haven Resort in Pharr. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Entries sought for ‘Turning of the Quilts’

Mission Historical Museum is looking for antique, or just old and interesting, quilts for a “Turning of the Quilts” program to be offered Feb. 6. Quilts are presented stacked on a bed. As each quilt is shown, it is turned down to reveal the next quilt, until all have been presented. The museum will be accepting vin-

Win Liverpool Legends concert tickets

The Winter Texan Times is giving away a free 4-pack of tickets to see the Liverpool Legends in concert at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, Jan. 23. To register, log on to www.wttrgv.com and sign up for the WTT newsletter. Entry deadline is Jan. 19. The Liverpool Legends will have two performances in the Valley this year. One is Friday, Jan. 23, at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium and the second is Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Historic Edinburg Auditorium. Tickets are available at www.topboxtickets.com, or Ticket Zone at (956) 631-1411.

tage quilts from now until Friday, Jan. 30. Quilts can be brought in Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Please provide as much information as possible about the quilt, such as who made it, how old is it, how did you get it, etc. Viewers would also be interested in any stories associated with the quilt. All quilts will be handled by trained and knowledgeable individuals. Owners may bring more than one. “Turning of the Quilts” will be presented as part of the Awards Ceremony at the Eighth Annual Mission Quilt Show at the Mission Historical Museum at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6. This is a wonderful opportunity to See QUILTS pg. 47

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Betty Rydell is born entertainer

Some people are born to entertain and Betty Rydell is one of them. She never wanted to be anything else. Back home on her family’s dairy farm in Alexandria, Minn., she staged “oprys” in the backyard. By age 8 she had learned to yodel. She made her first appearance on radio at age 11 on Alexandria’s radio station KXRA playing her guitar ands singing, “I Love You Because.” Although she has played several venues, she prefers to play before a live audience. She is a multi-talented musician who plays several instruments in addition to guitar, including fiddle, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, melodica, and keyboard. She can perform yodeling songs, and sings the songs of artists such as Nancy Sinatra, Connie Francis, and a host other artists. Betty also enjoys doing skits to act out the words of songs. She has been doing the Red Dress skit to “She’s Got You” for several years. She is now doing “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” a spoof on getting old. And she and Ed did “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” back home in Minnesota where it got great reviews. Betty has performed with Barbara Mandrell, Charlie Pride, Conway Twitty, Ernest Tubb, Tex Ritter, Carl Perkins, Marvin Rainwater and LeRoy Van Dyke and many other notable country stars during her career. An award-winning artist, Rydell has won the coveted Entertainer of The Year Award presented by the Country Entertainers Association of the Upper Midwest, and has been inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame. Readers named Betty Rydell Best Female Entertainer of the Year in a survey by the Winter Texan Times, in both 2011 and 2012. In 2012, Rydell was inducted into F.A.M.E. (Families Advocating Moral Entertainment) while in the Rio Grande Valley, and in September that year Betty was inducted into the National Traditional Country Music Association’s “American Old Time Music Hall of Fame” in La Mars, Iowa. Recently, Betty and husband, Ed “Rydell” Bearse, recorded a CD called “We Could,” based on an old Jimmy Dickens’ Song. He sang lead on all but two songs where Betty was lead singer. Betty and granddaughter, Randi Rae, sang harmony to Ed’s songs. To their surprise, the National Traditional Country Music Association named it “Country Duet of the Year” in August of 2014. Betty and Ed are thrilled with the honor. Randi Rae has her own rock band, so they do not know if she is bragging about singing with her grandparents on their album that won country duet of the year. They are afraid it might not fit the image she is trying to create. “We are in the process of creating

more and more tributes because they are so popular in the Valley,” said Ed. “Audiences in the Valley seem to really enjoy the tributes that honor the performers they loved in prior years. Ed and Betty are now doing tributes to the Everly Brothers and Betty is doing one for Ray Price. They are also working on the Beatles. “It’s a little scary to do the Everly Brothers,” states Ed. “When we look out into the audience everyone is singing along with us so they will know if we miss a word. Look for Betty and Ed Rydell Jan. 15 at VIP La Feria; Jan 18, Sunshine RV, Harlingen 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, J-Five MH & RV Park, Mission; Jan 21, Country Palms RV Park, San Juan; and Jan. 25, Weslaco Trailer Park. All shows are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Elvis Festival Rescheduled

The Elvis Festival, originally scheduled for Jan. 10 at Little Graceland in Los Fresnos, has been rescheduled for Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Elvis Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is $8. For additional information call (956) 233-5482.

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Professional Bull Riding coming to Livestock Show arena

Get ready, bull Riding fans, as the “The Hottest Eight Seconds of 2015” comes back to Mercedes. It’s bigger and better than ever, say the show promoters. The National Professional Bull Riders are bringing some of the nation’s top bull riders to town for a two-day event on Jan. 2425 at the RGV Livestock Show Arena in Mercedes. Approximately 35 top cowboys will compete for an average of $14,000 in money and prizes. This includes a chance to win one of three $600 Monsoon-Frontier Champion Trophy Buckles and a sack full of money. The National Professional Bull Riders (NPBR) not only attracts bull riders from Texas and the surrounding states but also from Mexico, Brazil and Australia. The four-footed beasts that cowboys will be trying to score points on will be top bucking bulls that are the up and coming stars of professional bull riding. Many of the bulls that have performed in the Mercedes NPBR in the past have been featured bucking bulls on television. The South Texas Bull Fight Challenge will be back this year. This will be the first stop on the South Texas Bull Fight Challenge Tour. Five top bull fighters will be competing against each other not only for money in their pockets but also for a chance to compete in the finals to be held in October. Protection and Freestyle

Photo Courtesy of Kierce Photography bullfighting competition is making bull riding even more exciting for the fans and athletes alike. Bullfighters have no ropes, spurs or devices of any kind in which to battle the bull. They are armed with an inner courage. The bullfighter relies on his athletic abilities, precision timing and the ability to think and make decisions in

milliseconds. In a freestyle bullfight, the bullfighter goes one-on-one against a bull for 70 seconds. He is judged on his willingness to expose himself to risk and on his aggressiveness. Several World Champion Bullfighters are gearing up for this challenge. One of the competitors will be Cody Emerson, 25, from Jonesboro,

Arkansas. He was the 2012 World Champion Freestyle Bullfighter and also won the 2012 Benny Binion WNFR Bucking Stock Sales bull fighting competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been fighting bulls since he was 18 years old. Pro Rodeo Clown and Barrelman, Rockin’ Robbie Hodges of Cave Spring, Georgia will be showing off his comedy routine from inside the “clown barrel” at each performance. Robbie has established himself as one of the hottest barrelmen and funny guy personalities in the world of Professional Rodeo in only five short years. He was selected as barrelman for his first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in 2010. His quick wit and off the cuff banter, as well as carefully thought out acts, keep the crowds entertained for the entire performance. Robbie always promotes positive, non-violent, clean family humor, and has an uncanny knack for instantly bonding with audiences of all ages. He has performed at some of the largest PRCA Rodeos in the nation and has been nominated several times for “Coors Man in the Can” 2009-2012. The NPBR is one of the premier bull riding tours in the country and has been entertaining crowds since it was established in 2000. There will be something for everyone See BULL RIDING pg. 48

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Bernie & Red celebrate 50th anniversary tour Popular husband and wife comedy/music team Bernie & Red will be kicking off their 50th Anniversary Tour here in the Valley. Back in 1965, in Liverpool the couple tied the knot, and 50 years later they are still making music together. The Liverpool in question is the city from which The Beatles hailed. Both Bernie & Red were born and raised in this seaport in the northwest of England. It was where they met as teenagers and subsequently married. So how did this dynamic entertainment duo get from Liverpool to the Rio Grande Valley? It’s a long story but here is the concise version. After marriage they settled in Liverpool where Bernie worked as a salesman and Red was a stayat-home mother of two, but there was something missing. They were looking for adventure, a rural lifestyle, fresh air and open spaces. So they moved to Canada, to get “back to the land.” It wasn’t until they moved to Canada that they began to take music and entertaining seriously. Prior to that it was just a few songs sung by Red to Bernie’s guitar accompaniment at family gatherings. They soon found that the Canada of the 1970’s was fertile ground for their unusual mixture of music and comedy. To start with, entertainment gigs had to fit in with Bernie’s cow milking schedule. Yes, they had managed to get “back to the land” but before long, Bernie quit milking cows. They began performing full time and were soon travelling worldwide, via their cruise ship performances. Eventually their travels brought them to Texas where they were, (in their own words) “Gob Smacked” at what they saw. “We were so impressed by the winter resorts,

friendly people and vibrant entertainment scene here in the Valley, that we decided, “Enough of cruising, let’s spend our winters in Texas and Arizona.” That is just what they’ve been doing for the past 15 years. During that time they have established themselves as favorite entertainers among the Winter Texans. For the past three years they have been voted “Top Comedy Show” by Winter Texans. This year’s show, as might be expected has a 50th Anniversary theme. “Musically they have chosen songs that have special memories for them, but nothing is really obscure. These are songs that everyone will know,” says Bernie And how about comedy? Over the past 50 years Bernie & Red have accumulated hours of comedy routines and stories and they are constantly writing new material. Much of their new material will be featured in this year’s show, which they promise is their best show yet. In addition to this new 50th Anniversary Show, Bernie & Red are presenting a number of their classic shows from previous years. Bernie & Red can be seen Jan. 9 at Mission West RV; Jan. 11, Llano Grande RV, Mercedes; Jan. 13, Alamo Rose RV; Jan. 16, Bentsen Palm Village RV, Mission, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Jan. 17, Bentsen Grove RV, Mission; Jan. 18, Valley View Estates, Mission. They can also be seen Jan. 24 at Mission Bell RV; Jan. 25, Winter Ranch, Alamo; Jan. 28, Texas Trails RV, Pharr; Jan. 31, Victoria Palms, Donna; and Feb. 2, Fun ‘n Sun, San Benito. All shows are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Pre-sale tickets are available for all shows.

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PARKS CALENDAR

EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Thursday, January 15 Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Sweetwater, $5pp. Craft Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7am-Noon, serving breakfast and lunch. Craft Show and Yard Sale - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8am, breakfast available at 7am and lunch available starting at 11am, bake sale. Blue Grass Jams - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, 7:30-9am biscuits & gravy is served.

Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, applesauce, and coffee every Thursday, BYOTS. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Lunch Jam - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, Noon-3pm, pizza lunch served at 12pm, Jam from 1pm to 3pm, 50/50 draw, donuts and coffee served at break. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30pm, lunch starts at 11:15am, all musicians and singers are welcome. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes and chips served from 11:30am to 12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Rock N’ Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Pre-Jam meal

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Mission, 4:30-6:30pm, BYOTS. PARKS CALENDAR Rock & Roll Jam - Canyon Lake RV From pg. 12 11:30am, Rock N’ Roll Jam at 1pm. Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Country Western Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1:30-3pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Pure Country, Pass the hat for the Entertainer. BYOB, cash soda bar available, with free ice, no popcorn or snacks available. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lb Black Angus Burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and fresh cole slaw, tea or lemonade. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, BYO bowl/utensils, $2pp, dessert for sale. Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment. Jams - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4pm, lunch served at 4 followed with Jam. Hamburgers - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-5:30pm, menu price. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn,

Resort, Mission, 6pm, no charge, all welcome. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, pop, ice cream, cookies and coffee available. Maggie Mae - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, advanced tickets available. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Amber Waves, $6pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Gordy & Debbie, $6pp. Ralph & The Cruisers - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, $10pp, BYOB, bring those dancing shoes. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, The Shadows, 50’s & 60’s mix, $5pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp, doors open at 6:30pm, singles welcome, BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes and spot dances. Ruthie - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-8:30pm, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $5pp, Main Hall. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Mama’s Wranglers, $5pp, tickets can be purchased at the door. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com small fee. PARKS CALENDAR Beginner Square Dance Basics - Alamo From pg. 14 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Goldwing Express Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-8:30pm, $6pp at the door. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Cook Bros. Friday, January 16 Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Jealous Heart, $5pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, The Sonics. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Renaissance Rockers, $8pp. Craft Shows - Mission West Resort, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch available, vendors and crafters invited. Rummage Sale - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 8am-2pm, with breakfast, lunch, bake sale and raffle. Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch available 11am to 12:30pm. Country Western Jam - Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch being served from 11:30am to 12:30pm for a

Palms MH & RV Park, 12:30-2pm, casual attire, Tampico Hall. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, Jam Leader, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, All musicians are invited to come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm. Chicken Dinner/Auntie Kreamsaugen Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 5:30pm, menu: grilled chicken, cheesy poSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, MisPARKS CALENDAR sion, 7pm, Sheila & Freddie Show. From pg. 16 tatoes, mixed vegetables, cole slaw, dessert and beverage, entertainment by Auntie Kreamsaugen following dinner, tickets must be purchased by January 13. For information call Jim/Jane, 608-647-6045. Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Coffee and cookies served at break for donation. Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Roger Wayne, $5pp. Entertainment - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Goldwing Express, $5pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Featuring Bill Chrastil, open to the public, price tba, ice, mix, popcorn, 50/50 tickets and door prizes available, byob, ticket sales & info 956-351-5856 or 269-385-3524. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Diego, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Big Band Jam/Rock N Roll - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, The Coins, $5pp, concessions available. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rolando Reyes.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $6pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak, $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, 50/50 drawings, singles welcome. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Molly Bee, $15pp at door. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Clarence Hayden, $5pp, BYOB, water and soda pop for sale. Entertainment - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, Mama’s Wranglers, $5pp. Ruthi Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, $5pp presale, $6pp at the door. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Jim King - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, $5pp. Dance to Cruisers - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, $10pp. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Bob Dolle and The Texas Variety Band, $5pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7:30-10:30pm, Jack Nelson & County Line, $7pp at the door, Hawaiian theme, popcorn, pop & ice available, BYOB. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-10pm, Gordie and Debbie, $6pp at door. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 20

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Pancakes & More - Aladdin PARKS CALENDAR Mission, 7:30-9am, $3.50. From pg. 18 Saturday, January 17 Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, coffee and donuts available, lunch will be served at 11am in arts & crafts room. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, Magie Mae, $5pp in advance, $7pp at the door. Breakfast - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, sausage & french toast, $3pp. Park Garage Sale, Bake Sale, Breakfast Sandwich, White Elephant - Golf View Estates, Mission, in Rec. Hall, coffee and rolls. Weekly Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Cost- $2.50 to $4 (depends on what ordered), pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs (anyway), sausage gravy, hashbrowns, BYO table service. Best Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, The best Saturday Breakfast, menu varies each week, please bring your own place setting. For more information call 956-585-5061. All You Can Eat Pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $2.50pp, biscuits and gravy $3pp. Breakfast - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, Tickets at the door. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes, sausage or ham, biscuit gravy, apple sauce or grits,eggs, toast, donation, BYOTS.

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Craft Sale & Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, 1005 North Stewart Rd, lunch served, homemade tacos, sloppy joes, and pies. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Craft Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Variety of vendors, Recreation Hall and Sundance Hall, breakfast available in Wagon Wheel Cafe. Craft Sale - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch served. Craft Show & Patio Sales - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, coffee and donuts available at 8am, lunch at 11am, free door prize drawings. Park Wide Garage Sale - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, shop till you drop and fuel up at the Country Side Kitchen, something for everyone. All Park Patio/Craft Sale - Seldom Rest Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Craft and Flea Market - Valley View Estates, Mission, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am-1pm. Mainstream Fun Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10am. Country Jams - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm. Open Jam - Green Gate Grove, MisSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 21

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From pg. 20 sion, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served at 11am. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am to 12:30pm. David Church Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30pm, $10pp, Friendship Hall. Karaoke - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 2-4pm, coffee, donations. Mama’s Wranglers - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 2pm, $6pp. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3-6pm. Entertainment - Magnolia Park, Donna, 3pm, Men of A-Chord, “40 plus” singers, $4pm. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Light lunch during break, 50/50 ticket sales. Jam - Mission Gardens Resort, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-8:30pm, Country Jam Benefit Show. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, variety, $5, free popcorn, set-ups & ice available, singles welcome. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. John Sager Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, $7pp, John Sager in action. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Route 66 RGV, $5pp, bring your beverage of choice, cash soda bar with free ice and popcorn. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Jay and Tammy Variety Show, donation $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, LeRoy and his Organtina, $5pp. Dance - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Horns, $6pp, BYOB, free popcorn, ice and sodas available. Entertainment Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Jack Nelson & County Line, $7pp. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Gomer & Patsy, ice cream and ticket sales begin at 6pm, tickets up to $7. Bill Chrastil Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Punches Family, Blue Grass from the Soul, $6pp. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Doug Perser, $6pp. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Carlos Cana, $4pp at door. Entertainment - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, dinner at 5:30pm and dance with Gordy & Debbie from 7-10pm advance tickets are available to the public at $10pp. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, The Freddie & Sheila Show, $6pp, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 22

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com sion, 8:45-9:45am. PARKS CALENDAR Church Service - Winter Haven Park, From pg. 21 snacks available. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, advanced tickets sales $10pp, contact Nicole at 956-283-8035, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, The Castaways, $5 donation, dance and show audience participation. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, Main Hall. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Joy Norris and The Country Sunshine Band, $5pp, ice provided. Bernie & Red Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Beers, $5pp, BYOB, ice provided. Sunday, January 18 Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Back to the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $12pp. Open Golf El Nino Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Bob Kerr, all welcome. Non-denominational Church Service Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mis-

Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational church service, Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 9-10am, Non-denominational Pastor Friesby. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join us for church services, stay for coffee and cookies after the service. Non-Denomination Chapel Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am. Church Services- Non-denominational - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am. Church Service - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, coffee 8:30am, Pastor Jim Troutman. Non-denominational Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church Service - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Village Chapel, Non-denominational - Tip Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am, Chaplain Don Hickman. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 23

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From pg. 22 Non-denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillet, fellowship hour at 8:30am with coffee. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Non-denominational Church Services - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am. Church - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Rev. James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort , Harlingen, 9:30am, Non-denominational in Hall B. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Join us for a time of singing, worship and fellowship in the Main Hall, Dr. Gerald Parriott will be giving a message, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following the service. Church Service - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational service with choir. Church Services - Mission West Resort, 10am. Non-denominational Church Service - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Recreational hall, Sunshine

10-11am, Non-denominational services. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Service with Pastor Don Ballew, refreshments and social time following service. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Pastor Dave Tabler. Church Service-LCMS Traditional Lutheran Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, Pastor Tom Hedtke. Jam - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Gospel Jams - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Cards - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-5pm, Bridge, fee. Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, food available, free. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, Snacks available. Goldwing Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30pm, $6pp, Recreation Hall. Country Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm, all welcome, refreshments served at break, come have fun with us. Sunday Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:30-3:30pm, Main Hall. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2pm, Maggie Mae, Vocalist/Entertainer, $6pp. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 24

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From pg. 23 Harlingen, 2-4pm. Diego Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 2-5pm, $6pp. Sunday Night Ice Cream Social, Hymn Sings & Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Recreational Hall, $1.50 per scoop. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm. Jam Session - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6pm, Patrick & Tracy, $6pp. Church Service - Texan Mobile Home Park, McAllen, 6pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Betty Rydell Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm, Recreation Hall. Ambassador of Grace - Alamo RecVeh Park, 6:30pm, ice cream at 6pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Gomer & Patsy, $5pp. Show with John Sager - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-8:30pm, $7pp at door. Entertainment - Shady Acres MH & RV

Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Featuring Mama’s Wranglers, open to the public, $6, for info 269599-6845. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Punches Family, $6pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Bernie & Red. Show - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, David Church Show, $10pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-8:30pm, Free movies, snack bar opens at 6:15pm. Visit website at http://pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie listing each week. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Wade Benson Landry Show, $6pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Cruisers. Entertainment - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $6pp. Entertainment - Heritage Square, Mission, 7pm, Pat Davison’s “Comedy Magic Circus”, $5pp atd, refreshments available. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Durocher Family. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp. Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, “Jeff Hunt” Country, $5pp at the door. Billy Chrastil Show - Bentsen Grove

- Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Tampico Hall. Monday, January 19 Craft Sale - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch served. Auction Consignment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am-Noon. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30 am sign up, $10pp, 10am tee off, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Plus Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9:30-11:30am, casual attire, Tampico Hall. Lunch - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am-1pm, Tickets at the door, Hall A. Open Gulf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Open Jams - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-3pm, Country, free, Main Hall. Jam Sessions - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 12:30-3:30pm, come out & join us, everyone welcome, lunch available for $. Jams - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 12:303pm, Tammy & Jay, lunch at 11am. Country Western Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1pm, Dance & Sing along. Country Jams - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome.

ments at break, 50/50 drawings, everyone welcome. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Jammers by invitation only, free admission, 50/50, snacks, coffee, cookies available, everyone welcome. Jams - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, coffee and cookies served. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, The musicians who play in this jam are by invitation only. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1:30-3:30pm, concessions and sandwiches available starting at 12:15pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Gospel Jubilee - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3-5pm, and 7-9pm. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 3pm, Orphan Train, $4pp. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, MisSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 26

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com popcorn available. PARKS CALENDAR Tuesday, January 20 From pg. 24 sion, 4:30-6pm. Potluck Dinner - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5-6pm. Burgers (Before Bingo) - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm, $6pp. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, Snacks available. Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6pm, lunch served for a donation, come listen to the music. Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm. Dinner Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Jackson Haney, buy your tickets early, we are take credit cards. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, The Farnum Family, $6pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 7pm, John Sager, $6pp. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Betty Rydell, $5pp, coffee/cookies. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Country Roland Jr. Band, $5pp, set-ups available, free popcorn. Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-8:30pm, Maggie Mae, $5pp, BYOB, ice, pop and

Craft Show - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, breakfast & lunch. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Texas Country Band, Louis Gomez, $5pp. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Craft Show, Trash and Treasures and Park Wide Garage Sales - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, Breakfast, lunch. Beginning Line Dancing - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. Auction #17353 - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am. Church Services - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Lunch Jams - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Lunch will be served from 11am to Noon, Jam begins at Noon until 2pm. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, North Hall, lunch served. Beginners Square Dance Basics - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 12:30-2:30pm, casual attire, Tampico Hall. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1pm, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 27

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From pg. 26 Hosted by Ray & Gynger, Oleander’s famous cake at half time, 50/50 raffle. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm, Hall B. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30am-1pm, everyone welcome. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Lunch available at 11:30am. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1pm. Jam - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 1-2:30pm, snacks & coffee provided at break, donation, please park on roadway. Rock and Roll Jam - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee/cookies. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-6pm, J.C. Bullock, Chuckwagon Show, $10pp, dinner is included, no tickets will be sold at the door. Country Jam and Pre-Meal - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, Pre jam meal begins at 4pm and jam begins at 5:30pm. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, $5pp. Brats, etc. - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, menu price. Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, Bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out. Country Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, no charge, all welcome. Country Jam’s - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets sold, public and jammer’s are welcome. Entertainment - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6:30pm, Gomer & Patsy, $6pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Patrick & Tracy Show, $6pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7pm, Punches Family, $6pp, advanced tickets available, concessions available. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Food served at 5:30pm, snack bar open during bingo. Concert - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, back to the 50’s, $12pp in advance, $15pp at the door. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Patsy Cline Tribute with Rainy, $6pp. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, J.C. Harrison, $6pp. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 30

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From pg. 27 7-10pm, The Kenastons, BYOB, sodas and water for sale, free ice. David Church Show - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, $10pp. Wednesday, January 21 Mainstream w/Plus Tips - Alamo RecVeh Park, 7:30pm. Pork Dinner - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, $7pp advance sale, BYO serv. Happy Hour - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, hamburger, hot dogs & chips, BYOB. Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. All Park Yard Sale - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 7am-1pm. Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring your own table service. Pancake Breakfast - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am. Craft Show - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am, lunch served at 11:30am. Inter-denominational Church Service San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Conrad Barnom, public is welcome to attend our service. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9am, Bluegrass Jam, coffee and homemade goodies served. Craft Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 9am-1pm, lunch served starting at 11am. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Cards - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-4:30pm, Bridge, fee. Open Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2pm, Recreational hall, everyone welcome, lunch and concessions available. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served 11am, all musicians welcome. Jams - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and lunch available, $1 donation. Here Jazz Here - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1:30-3:30pm, join in on the fun if you want to dance or just listen to a variety of Big Band music, concessions available. Big Band Jams - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Coffee and cookies will be served and 50/50 tickets available for purchase. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, County Line Band, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 31

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From pg. 30 Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Diego, donation, concession open, everyone welcome. Pancake/Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, all the pancakes or biscuits & sausage gravy you care to eat $3pp, also serving cook-to-order eggs, sausage, applesauce, .25 cents each. 1015 Sunshine Karaoke - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 5:30pm. Circle T Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, chili dogs, hot dogs, and ice cream served from 4:30-5:45pm, everyone welcome, coffee and cookies served. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Wade & Teresa Landry “Swinging Cajun”, $5pp, popcorn & soda for sale. Rock & Roll Night - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, “Going Back” Band, $5pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country, $5pp, snacks available. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bottomline Band, singles welcome, BYOB. Encore’s Back to 50’s Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm,

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Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Arnie Wolf & Gang Band, $5pp. Country Fever Band - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, $5pp at the door, concessions available. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Elaine Clark. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Betty Rydell, $5pp. Pre-Rounds with The Baldwins - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, casual attire, Tampico Hall. Punches Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp. Farnum Family Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, John Sager, $7pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Thursday, January 22 Craft Show - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale/Flea Market - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, lunch available with homemade pies. Blue Grass Jams - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, 7:30-9am biscuits & gravy is served. Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 32

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun PARKS CALENDAR Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda From pg. 31 Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am. Health Fair - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-1pm. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, applesauce, and coffee every Thursday, BYOTS. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30pm, lunch starts at 11:15am, all musicians and singers are welcome. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes and chips served from 11:30am to 12:30pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Rock N’ Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Pre-Jam meal 11:30am, Rock N’ Roll Jam at 1pm. Jam Sessions - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Country Western Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1:30-3pm.

Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lb Black Angus Burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and fresh cole slaw, tea or lemonade. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, BYO bowl/utensils, $2pp, dessert for sale. Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment. Jams - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4pm, lunch served at 4pm followed with Jam. Hamburgers - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-5:30pm, menu price. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6:30pm, BYOTS. Rock & Roll Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, no charge, all welcome. Entertainment - Heritage Square, Mission, 6-8pm, Louie Long & The Drifters, $5pp atd, refreshments available. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, pop, ice cream, cookies and coffee available. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Farnum Family. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 33

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From pg. 32 Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $6pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, “ABBA GIRLZ” Ultimate Abba Tribute Band, $17pp. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, Diego, $6pp, BYOB. Prowell Family - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-8:30pm, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $5pp, Main Hall. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm, Mama’s Wranglers, $7 donation. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, J.C. Harrison, $5pp. Entertainment - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $6pp. Katie’s Karaoke Bumpkins - Twin Palms RV Resort, Rio Hondo, 7-9pm, $5pp, hotdogs, popcorn and soft drinks. Concert - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Encore presents ‘56 Back to the 50’s, tickets are $12 advance or $15 at door. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7:30-10:30pm, Sweet Water, Dance-Hawaii, doors open at 7pm, $5pp, singles welcome, BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes and spot dances. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7:30-10:30pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp in advance, popcorn, pop & ice available, BYOB. Friday, January 23 Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Senior Moments, $5pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, Sweetwater. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, Agency, $8pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, Mama’s Wranglers, $5pp. Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch available 11am to 12:30pm. Country Western Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch being served from 11:30am to 12:30pm for a small fee. Beginner Square Dance Basics - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 12:30-2pm, casual See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 38

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38 JANUARY 15, 2015 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm. Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Ruthie, $5pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, PARKS CALENDAR Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-9pm, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes, sausage

From pg. 33 attire, Tampico Hall. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, Jam Leader, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, All musicians are invited to come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Germanfest - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 3-8pm, Tasting starts at 3:30pm, dinner at 5:30pm, bring your own juice, wine, beer, etc., for tasting, Jolly Huntsman playing, $10pp, tickets sold in advance, no tickets sold at the door. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy

Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Coffee and cookies served at break for donation. Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Men of A-Chord, $5pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Steven May, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Big Band Jam/Rock N Roll - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Golden Era Band, $5pp, concessions available. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Patrick and Tracy. Southern Anthem - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Jerry Howard, $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, 50/50 drawings, singles welcome. Entertainment - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $6pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Jeff Hunt, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Larry & Mona, $4pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Rockin’ Sonics, $5pp. Entertainment - Country Palms RV

Billy Weber, $5pp, BYOB, ice & pop available. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jack Nelson & County Line, $7pp, buy tickets in advance or at the door, concession open. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Clarence Hayden, $5pp, BYOB, water and soda pop for sale. Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, Bob Wills Tribute, $10pp reserved, $7pp at door, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Country Sunshine, $5pp, BYOB, 50/50 prize drawings, ice and soda available. Concert - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7pm, ‘56 A 50’s Rock & Roll Revue, $12/$15pp. Saturday, January 24 Weekly Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Cost- $2.50 to $4 (depends on what ordered), pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs (anyway), sausage gravy, hashbrowns, BYO table service. Best Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, The best Saturday Breakfast, menu varies each week, please bring your own place setting. For more information call 956-585-5061. All You Can Eat Pancakes - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, $2.50. Breakfast - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, Tickets at the door.

or ham, biscuit gravy, apple sauce or grits,eggs, toast, donation, BYOTS. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Craft Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Variety of vendors, Recreation Hall and Sundance Hall, breakfast available in Wagon Wheel Cafe. Rummage Sale - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Annual Park Auction Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-2pm, come and join us at our annual auction sale, consisting of appliances, furniture, household items, bicycles and more. Viewing open at 8am and auction begins at 9am, breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Craft Sale - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, breakfast will be served 8-10am. Mainstream Fun Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10am. Country Jams - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm. Open Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served at 11am. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am to 12:30pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 39

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From pg. 38 Karaoke - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 2-4pm, coffee, donations. Entertainment - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm, Gordy and Debbie. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3-6pm. Hamburgers - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 5-7pm, $5pp. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Light lunch during break, 50/50 ticket sales. Jam - Mission Gardens Resort, Mission, 6pm. Karaoke - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys & Strings, $5, free popcorn, set-ups & ice available, singles welcome. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Cohn, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, fre ice. Back to the 50’s Tribute - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Agency, the prom, $8pp presale, bring your beverage of choice, cash soda bar with free ice and popcorn. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66 Band, $5pp, doors open at 6pm, soda, ice and popcorn available. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm,

sion, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band, $5pp. Entertainment Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Jealous Heart, $7pp. Maggie Mae Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, $7pp, assigned seats and advanced ticket sales, Friendship Hall. Amber Waves - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30pm, $6pp at the door. John Sager Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $7pp at the door. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Chuck & Earl, $7pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Jack Kay, $5 donation at the door, setups and popcorn are provided. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Heart to Heart, variety, $6pp. Luau Dance with MTG Band - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, $5pp, optional Hawaiian dress. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater Band, $5pp atd, BYOB, pop & ice available. Mama’s Wrangler - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, $7pp. Dance - Posada del Sol RV Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Dennis Craswell, “The Castaway”, $4pp. Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe & The Country See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 48

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Product Costume Show is unique tradition

This year’s Texas Citrus Fiesta events kick off Saturday, Jan. 17 with the Product Style Show, one of the most unique style shows ever developed in the United States. It is said to be the only original style show of its type in the country. The theme for this year’s Fiesta and style show is Old Time Rock & Roll, based on the music of the 50s and 60s. The style show will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Mission Community Center, 1420 E. Kika De la Garza Loop, Mission. Costumes are made out of base materials, which are then covered with citrus products that have been dried, powdered in a heavy-duty blender or prepared in a variety of other ways. While all costumes must be at least 10 percent citrus, a large variety of other agricultural products grown in the Rio Grande Valley are used. Red and green cabbage leaves, banana leaves, all shades of bougainvillea, sunflowers, blue plumbago and onion skins are among the plants frequently used to get the colors wanted for the costumes. All sorts of seeds and items such as pampas grass are used to create the decorations found on each costume. This year, entries in the primary and elementary age group include a carhop and a young girl in a poodle skirt. The teen

division features a dancer from American Band Stand also wearing a poodle skirt. There area four costumes in the adult division including a Lady Jukebox, a Go-Go Girl, Army Elvis and Annette Funicello. In the hats only division there is a Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer. Each of these costumes represents something that was symbolic of that era when Rock & Roll music was just getting started. The Product Costume Style Show is always both fascinating and entertaining. Audiences are fascinated by the artistry and creativity of the designers who spend many hours fashioning such beautiful costumes, relying solely on nature’s agricultural products to create beautiful colors and embellishments. They are entertained by the models – especially the young, elementary age children – who never fail to bring smiles and chuckles to all who observe them. For a highly unusual treat that can be found nowhere else on the planet, come out to the Product Costume Style Show Saturday, Jan. 17 in Mission. Admission is $5 per person.

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RGV Woodcarvers Show planned Jan. 16-17

The annual Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Carving Show featuring exhibits by carvers, carving instructors, tool vendors and wood vendor, will be held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17, at Cielo Banquet Hall in San Juan. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The show will exhibit 21 different categories of woodcarving with 70 tables of exhibits. Of those, 150 carvings will be in the judging competition. Judging will take place before the doors open and ribbons will be awarded to winners in the different categories. Several demonstrations of carving techniques are planned throughout the show. There will be a lunch counter for those who wish to stroll leisurely through the exhibits and then enjoy a bite to eat. RGV Woodcarvers meet weekly from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursdays, October through March, at Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 West Nolana Loop in Pharr. These meetings provide information about supplies, woodcarving tools and books and provide help in carving and finishing, tool sharpening and blank preparation. They offer opportunities for fellowship with other woodcarvers and an opportunity to exhibit works that are completed. The association has tools and how-

Sandy and Orlan Jennings show off their carvings – Sandy with her whimsical and Orlan with his Indian heads.

to videos that teach wood carving techniques. After three visits, guests are asked to join. Membership is $10 per year for carvers and spouses. The annual Rally on the Rio will take place at Cielo Banquet Center Monday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, Jan. 24. Classes start at 8 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. each day. The Rally features a variety of carving, pyrography and painting classes led by nationally known instructors. The Rally is open to all carvers from beginners to See WOODCARVERS pg. 48

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First Entertainers Showcase unveils new talent By Kathy Olivarez It was a surprise performance by Johnny Ray Gomez, who only signed up for the showcase two days before, that sent a bevy of activity directors scurrying for the booking room after his performance in the Wednesday, Jan. 7, Entertainers Showcase. Gomez, who is from Omaha, played an accordion, sang a number of nonsensical songs and told joke after joke in his short performance. He entertained the audience with songs like “She’s Too Tall for Me,” “Alley Cat” and “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” with a humorous twist,” brought the activity directors to their feet, giving Gomez a standing ovation, something rarely seen at a showcase. Jason Whorlow of Nixon, Mo. was another favorite of activity directors. He was playing a keyboard although he says he brings his grand piano for booked performances. He sang light-hearted songs like “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog,” and “Great Balls of Fire.” He played “Desperado” and had someone from the audience hold his harmonica while he played it along with the keyboard. “Positively Country, Definitely Gospel,” composed of Jonathan and Deana Edwards sang great harmony. They per-

Tommy Helms form traditional country and gospel music and sang “Daddy’s Hands,” for the showcase. The great quality of their voices had activity directors hurrying to sign them for a session in their parks. J. C. Bullock of Branson was also popular. He plays a total of seven instruments in a full show, and cracks jokes to keep his audience laughing with delight. He sang “Mama Tried,” “Pilgrim & Stranger,” and “Louisiana Saturday Night.” The audience also liked Paul Eve, who See SHOWCASE pg. 48

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS

Winnebago Product Owners The Minnesota Winnebago Club invites owners and guests of Winnebago Industries products to meet for lunch at 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on N. 2nd St., McAllen, on Thursday, Jan. 15. Call 612-578-2854 for info. Cherokee County, Iowa Cherokee County, Iowa Winter Texans will meet for lunch Friday, Jan. 16 at Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 E Bus Hwy 83, Donna at 11 a.m. Former Cherokee County residents are also welcome. Questions? (712) 229-0284. Scott County, Iowa The annual Scott County, Iowa luncheon will be held Friday, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. at Furr’s Fresh Buffet, 901 W. Expressway, McAllen. For information call Carl at (563) 650-7462 or Harry at (563) 940-3881. Retired Teamsters The Retired Teamers will meet Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. 5th Street in San Juan. Humboldt County, Iowa The Humboldt County, Iowa reunion will be held Jan. 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen. For information, call Carol Wigans at (641) 831-0192.

Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast A Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr, at 8:30 a.m. No reservations required. Nodoway County, Mo. Residents of Nodoway County, Mo. will get together at Mr. Gatti’s on Nolana and 2nd St. at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20. For information call Eldora Weldon at (970) 999-4538. Union County, Ohio Union County, Ohio Winter Texans will hold a luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. at Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Road in Mission. All current and former residents are welcome. For more information call (937)-243-3600. Reservations not needed. 3M 3M Retirees will get together on Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. for lunch at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Friends are welcome. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartly at (956) 289-9261. Des Moines, IA - East High School Graduates of Des Moines, IA East High School will meet Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Junction Café, one-half block south of Business 83 at Cage Blvd. (US 281) and

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Park St., Pharr. For information call Jim or Linda McPherson (515) 537-3664. Des Moines, IA - East High School Graduates of Des Moines, IA East High School will meet Jan. 21, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Junction Café, one-half black south of Business 83 at the corner of Cage Blvd. (US 281) and Park Street, Pharr. For information call Jim or Linda McPherson (515) 537-3664. NRCA Retired Rural Carriers Luncheon NCLA Retired Rural Carriers will have a meeting and luncheon, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83, San Juan. Registration at 9 a.m. Meeting at 9:30 a.m. and lunch at 11 a.m. Larry Willigora will speak about insurance. Contact Jeannette at (816) 738-3006. Fayette County, Iowa Residents of Fayette County, Iowa will hold their 28th annual Winter Texan Reunion on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at Harold’s Country Kitchen on Bus. 83 in Donna. Call Violet Guyer at (319) 2302746 for information. Tennessee Luncheon Tennessee residents will hold their annual Dutch-treat luncheon Friday, Jan. 23, at Luby’s, 2001 West Hwy. 83, Weslaco. Eastbound guests exit Mile Six; westbound exit Westgate. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. For information call Jerry and Sue Myers (956) 361-5147 or email jmyers2@juno.com.

New Prague, Jordan, Belle Plaines, Minn. Winter Texans from New Prague, Jordan, Belle Plaines, Minn. and surrounding areas will hold their annual luncheon on Monday, Jan. 26 at Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 East Bus. 83, Donna, at 11 a.m. Buffet starts at 11:30 a.m. For information, call Dick Eischens, (952) 2179919. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 27, at noon at the Echo Hotel, Edinburg. Lunch served at 12:15 p.m. followed by meeting and program. For reservations call Lynne Kephart at (563) 419-1619. Magic Valley Stamp Club The Magic Valley Stamp Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at Camelot in Harlingen. For information call Harlan Howell at (956) 202-1822. Kanabec County, Minn. Residents of Kanabec County, Minn. will have a reunion at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. Col. Rowe Blvd., McAllen on Jan. 27 at 11:30 a.m. For questions call Jim Pollack or Jerry Niedzielski at 320-822-2806 or 320-237-8844 or Jerry or Char Otteson at 612-599-8991. First Annual All-Kansas Day Planned The first annual Kansas Day for all residents of Kansas will be held Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. Registration is at 11 See REUINIONS pg. 47

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Jan. 15 – Activity Directors attend Entertainers Showcase II at Mission Bell. Jan. 15 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “South Texas Birds,” by Cliff Shackleford, Ornithologist, TPWD, 6 p.m., admission, $3. Jan. 16 – Brownsville Historical Association will sponsor walking tour of Fort Brown at 11 a.m. starting from Brownsville Heritage Museum, 325 E. Washington Street. $10. Jan. 16-18 – Monster Jam, State Farm Arena, 2 p.m. on 16th, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Call (956) 843-6688 for ticket information. Jan. 19 – The 11th Annual Harlingen Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harlingen’s Casa de Amistad. Jan 18 – Mission Regional Medical Center will have its annual health fair at Sharyland High School, 1106 N. Shary Road, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 18 – Brownsville Historical Association will sponsor Confederate Heroes Day at Old City Cemetery, 600 Jackson Street at 3 p.m. Free. Jan. 20 – Winter Texan Ghost Camp, Brownsville Heritage Center, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. $20. Call (956) 541-5560 for information. Jan. 20-21– Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair, McAllen Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Free admission. Health vendors and entertainment lineup. Jan. 22 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek will be held at the Railroad Crossing, 101 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 22 – Museums of Port Isabel, “Telling Our Stories,” 7 p.m., Treasures of the Gulf Museum. Call (956) 943-7602 for information. Jan. 22 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sun-

set Dr., McAllen, presents “Bird Murder Mysteries” by Jan Dunlap, author, 6 p.m. Admission $3. Jan. 23 – Brownsville Historical Association will sponsor a walking tour of the historical St. Charles District of downtown Brownsville at 11 a.m. The tour leaves from Old City Cemetery, 600 Jackson Street. $10. Jan. 25 – Santa Maria Bullring, 4877 FM 1017, La Gloria presents bloodless bullfights featuring matadors Cesar Castaneda and Leal Montalvo at 4 p.m. Jan. 29 – McAllen Food Festival will be held at McAllen Convention Center, 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 30 – Brownsville Historical Association will sponsor a walking tour of downtown Brownsville at 2 p.m., starting from Brownsville Heritage Museum, 325 Washington Street. $10. Jan. 30 – Brownsville Heritage Complex will sponsor a Historical Happy Hour: “Winter in South Texas” from 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Jan. 30 – Mission icon Cleo Dawson Smith, author of “She Came to the Valley,” will be honored with an exhibit at the Mission Historical Museum. There will be a showing of the movie at 1:30 p.m. at the Border Theater and a reception following at 4 p.m.

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Museum honors Cleo Dawson, Mission pioneer

The Mission Historical Museum presents “Mission Historical Icon: The Life of Dr. Cleo Dawson-Smith” Friday, Jan. 30, for a presentation of a historical figure by the people who shared her life and friendship. Cleo Dawson came to South Texas as a small child in a covered wagon. With her family she helped to build a town beside

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From pg. 04 show off some of your treasures. The Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty and 200 E. Tom Landry, in Mission. Admission is free. For more information, call the Museum at 956-580-8646.

the railroad where a trail from the Rio Grande crossed the track, a town that had recently been named Mission. This was back in the very early 1900's when Mission was still a frontier town, before it was incorporated into a city. Dr. Dawson was an author, well read and widely published. One of her most successful endeavors was the book titled “She Came To The Valley,” a tribute to her pioneer family's contribution to the growth of the lower Rio Grande Valley that later was made into a movie. The true story dealt with the formation of the City of Mission, the border raids by Mexican bandits, the arrival of the United States soldiers, and her mother's life in what was truly a frontier town. A special screening of the original film, "She Came to the Valley," will be shown at the Border Theater in Mission at 1 p.m. with a reception and exhibit opening to follow at the Mission Historical Museum See CLEO DAWSON pg. 48

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From a.m. to 12 p.m. and lunch is a 1 p.m. The cost is $10 plus tax and gratuity for Chicken Cordon Bleu, hash brown casserole, vegetables, roll, cake and coffee or tea. Reservations must be made by Jan. 16. Email Kathie@jkbutcher247@hotmail. com or phone (620) 342.7332 Oklahoma Winter Texan Luncheon The annual Oklahoma Winter Texan Luncheon will be held at the La Feria Shrine Club, 13415 East Expressway 83, La Feria, on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required. Lunch will be $8 per person, payable at the door. For reservations call Minnie Sossamon at (405) 715-2746 or Audrey

pg. 44 Henry at (405) 641-4186, prior to January 27. Woodbury County, Iowa Reunion Residents of Woodbury County, Iowa will hold their annual reunion Thursday, Jan. 29 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street, McAllen at 11:30 a.m. For questions call Sherry Hogan at (712) 259-2222. Treasure Lake Treasure Lake Resort in Branson, Mo. will have a Winter Texan Reunion Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Buffet is $15. Reservations and payment due by Jan. 16. Call Georgetta at (314) 540-2497 or Deb at (816) 590-2350.

JANUARY 15, 2015 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Do the Twist.” Texan Times, “We always have Kenny at Cowboy Poet. SHOWCASE Denim & Diamonds, a Branson act our park.” There were other

From pg. 43 does a Johnny Cash tribute as well as Elvis and others. In Branson, he is with the Legends and Friends show. He performed impersonations of Mr. Haney from Green Acres and sang songs of Wayne Newton and Walter Brennen. Also completely new to the Valley, Perfect Tym’n, a bluegrass group from Kentucky, wowed the audience when they put down their instruments and sang a capello, with rich voices and great harmony. They performed a variety of music such as “Amanda Lee,” “Early Morning Mist,” and “Country Morning,” before switching to gospel and singing “Ship of Zion” and “How Great Thou Art.” Shake, Rattle and Roll, Tavie Spivey, from East Texas, wore a full skirt, oxford shoes, bobbie socks and a scarf around her neck as was the fashion in the 1950’s when the Rock ‘n Roll era began. Her songs varied from “The Great Pretender” to “Let’s

returning to the Valley, sang a variety of music including the old wartime, “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else But Me,” “Old Cotton Fields Back Home,” and a smattering of older rock and roll songs. Another Branson act, Mario Rosales, does a Rodney Dangerfield tribute show with songs like “Make the World Go Away,” interspersed with Dangerfield style comedy. Another popular male singer was Bill Crastil, who does a Johnny Cash tribute along with impersonations of Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond and Tom Jones. He drew applause from the audience and had activity directors lining up to book him. Some of the old favorites who have appeared in the RGV before included Kenny Hess, who sang “It’s Only Make Believe” and “Just Walk on by.” His music prompted one activity director to tell the Winter

Walter Plant was booked for dances. He plays keyboard, sings and even yodels. The Punches Family is back with a Rock ‘n Roll Show, while Lindley Creek is back with a new variety show. Andy and Brenda Coin were there to sing rock ‘n roll oldies. Heart to Heart, Jerry and Karen Mays got the audience’s attention with their skit about The Uglies, singing, “You’re the Reason our Kids are so Ugly!” The Castaway was there to bring an island flavor to the day, which he said was great for luaus, beach parties and similar events. Chuck and Earl had some ladies dancing in the back to their rock ‘n roll music. Doug Perser from Arkansas, had a deep rich voice as he sang, “Runaround Sue” and “Achy Breaky Heart.” Tommy Helms reminded the audiences of his Burl Ives Tributes and said he also performs shows with Rich Bellert, the

From including music, food, vendors, a bucking machine and a calf scramble for the kids. Mustang Lounge will be hosting the “Meet the Cowboys” after party on Saturday, Jan. 24, following the bull riding. Pre-sale tickets are available at Boots & Jeans in Weslaco, Bull Rider in Harlingen and all Boot Jack Stores. Adults are $12 pre-sale and $14 at the gate. Seniors

pg. 08 (55+) are $10 presale and $12 at the gate. Chris Marshall starts the action on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. with a variety of music. The bull riding and bullfights start at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday, Jan. 25, matinee show will start with a performance by “Ruthi” at 12 p.m. followed by action-packed bull riding and bullfights.

From pg. 39 Playboys, $7pp. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, Lost in Time, $5pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Gordy & Debbie, $6pp, buy tickets in advace or at door, concession open. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Ron O’Neil, $5pp, BYOB, ice provided.

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performers as well. All in all it was a great showcase with lots of talent for activities directors to book. A second Entertainers Showcase will be held Thursday, Jan. 15 at Mission Bell. It will feature a completely different lineup of entertainers.

CLEO DAWSON From pg. 47

at 4 p.m. Register at the museum beginning Jan. 19 to receive a free ticket to the screening of "She Came to the Valley." Only one ticket per individual will be given out. The museum will not reserve tickets ahead of the event. For more information, contact the museum at 956-580-8646.

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experienced. George and Charlotte Vaughn of The Tool Box will have a large supply of carving tools available at reasonable prices. George will also sharpen tools for the carvers. For more information call Fred Stenman at (320) 253-2132 or Jim Crawford at (956) 583-3734. For admission to the show, a donation of $3 per person or $5 for two people is requested. Cielo Banquet Hall is located at 1101 East FM 495, San Juan.

www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES water wells for a mission located there. In LONESTAR JUBILEE the summer they will be going to Guate-

From pg. 01 They will also lead a special request session where members of the audience can request a song. Jaydee Miller of Lexington, Ky., is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter, movie orchestrator, and producer who delivers messages of faith, hope and love. He has worked with Bill Gaither from Gaither Homecoming. He is a former member of the quartet, Spoken 4. He is also known for his many commercial jingles such as -“We Do Chicken Right,” for Kentucky Fried Chicken and “Nationwide Is On Your Side,” for Nationwide. Sam Ray dcalls Miller “a pianist extraordinaire,” because of the talent he shares. In addition, bass singer David Little of Oklahoma will also be joining The Texans on this road trip. Little formerly sang with The Schaffer Brothers quartet. Lone Star Jubilee can still be seen in Branson, Missouri certain times of the year. At other times it becomes a travel show visiting locations all over the United States. The Texans are actively involved in World Mission Resources and spend much of their time when they are not entertaining doing missionary trips around the world to provide financial aid to missionaries. Last week, they helped rebuild a trailer in Texas for a single lady who needed home repairs. In April, they will be going to The Philippines where they are sponsoring two

mala to build a food distribution center at a mission to help feed the starving children in the area. Fall plans include building a chapel at a prison in Oklahoma. “Wherever the Lord needs us to go and help, we will go,” states Sam Ray, summing up the mission services by The Texans. Make plans to see Lone Star Jubilee while the show is in the Rio Grande Valley. It will be held Sunday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. at Christ Church of the Valley, 2900 Dr. Hugh Emerson Road in Brownsville; Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 402 Templeton Avenue in Combes; and Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 117 N. 11th Street in Donna. Lone Star Jubilee can also be seen on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1101 Doherty Avenue, Mission; Thursday, Jan. 22, at First Baptist Church, 605 S. Kansas Avenue in Weslaco; and Friday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 2001 Freddy Gonzalez, in McAllen. An $8 donation is requested per person but no one is turned away. For more information, call 903-436-5410.

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From pg. 01 the show. Boaters and fishermen can come trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes on out and get an early preview of what’s new this year before boating season gets display. In all, he anticipates 60 vendors and a in full swing. For farmers and ranchers, lot more varieties of food this year as well. livestock trailers will be on display along This year, for the first time, tow vehi- with the RVs. Ford, Chevrolet, GMC and

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There will be a display of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) as well as a display of Toy Haulers for those motorcycles, ATVs and other man’s toys. Harley Davidson will be at the show this year, providing a large display of their rides so folks can get an up-close look.

a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. On Thursday and Friday admission is $5 per person. On Saturday and Sunday the price of admission will be $10 per carload, unless there is only one person in the vehicle. As an added bonus, parking is free for this event.

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vorites recorded by Don Williams, Merle Haggard, George Jones, George Strait and many more. The Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair also features these top artists this year: Leslie Blasing, Southern Anthem, Lynn Dvorak, Wade Benson Landry Swingin’ Cajun Style, J Micheal Lafferty and the Farnum Family. All are guaranteed to get you smilin’ and clappin’. Back by popular demand for meet and greet is John Wayne Impersonator Dr. Gene Howard. The Texas Tornado Money Machine will also be giving chances for some lucky people to go home with extra cash. HEB is giving away gift cards all day. The Winter Texan Expo & Health Fair is the largest senior event in the Valley.

From pg. 01 lyn Saenz, marketing coordinator for MisA 12-hour food fast is recommended sion Regional Medical Center. “We want for those wishing to have blood screening all the community to take advantage of tests performed. this great opportunity to get a free checkIn addition to the health screenings ofup on their health.” fered by Mission Regional Medical CenFree screenings at the health fair inter, there will be many other booths from clude: bone density (osteoporosis), flu doctors and dentists in the area that will vaccines, pulmonary function tests and offer information about health and their much more. The laboratory team from services. Some of these exhibitors will Mission Regional Medical Center will offer free vision testing and other health be providing master blood tests to the checks. first 500 people. The screening includes: “We are very excited to host this Comcomplete blood count (anemia), compre- munity Health Fair here in Mission,” said hensive metabolic panel (diabetes, liver Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, and kidney function), lipid profile (total George Myers. “It provides a great opcholesterol HDL and LDL), also free PSA portunity for the public to examine their (prostate cancer screening) for males over own health while at the same time, learn40 and free TSH (thyroid function screening how to help others become healthy as ing) for females. These screenings are val- well.” ued at approximately $1,000.

From pg. 01 grown to a seven-piece group with the newest addition being a talented lady from Fredericksburg, Suzy Kreitz, who has also been performing in the Valley for several years. Jack Nelson, lead vocalist and rhythm guitar from Manitoba, Canada, was voted Male Vocalist in 2008 at the Rio Grande Valley Music Festival, and was nominated Male Vocalist at the Manitoba Academy of Country Artists. The County Line Band has talent from across the US and Canada with Paul Anderson, keyboards; Lefty Schrage, steel guitar, Iowa; Danney Williams, lead guitar, Kansas; Cliff Guillemette, bass guitar, Ontario; and Les Welch, drums, Ontario. Guests can expect to see a band that has a “true country sound” with many fa-

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30 INCH BLACK Frigidaire propane stove, self-cleaning oven, very good condition, $290, 956-369-3693. TROPHY FISHING REDFISH and Trout, private bay fishing charters, all inclusive. 5 to 6 hours starting at $200 for one, $300 for 3 anglers. On Facebook at Always a catch fishing trips. No catch, no pay! Call Capt. Dave at 956-524-3002. MUSICIANS SWAP MEET, Siesta Village, Weslaco, January 21 and February 18, 124pm, Bluegrass Jam to follow, fwuncer@ hotmail.com, 956-246-3866.

er, lots of renovations, $19,500, 956-3752509. BENTSEN GROVE RESORT, new 2011, 16X60, 2bd/2bath, fully furnished, 12X12 shed, covered deck/patio/carport, many extras, asking $56,900, let’s talk, 956-5872574. FOR SALE, 2009 16’X76’ MH, 3 bdrm, 2 ba, all appliances, insulated shed & carport, $74,000, Paradise Park, 55+, McAllen, 612385-2860. 12X52 FURNISHED, W/D covered patio, new a/c heat, 2br, att. shed, 55+ gated, $16,000, lot 166 Mission Gardens Resort, 204-880-0939. 1983 MALLARD 14X60, Texas room, new heat & air, furnished, Rio Valley Estates lot #223, Weslaco, TX, $15,000 OBO, 270-9630930. SIESTA VILLAGE, WESLACO, 1995 Palm Harbor, 3 bedroom, double wide, 28X56 on two 50X80 owned lots, attached garage, workshop, 2 screened porches, carport, completely renovated in 2010. New roof, kitchen, baths, floors & much more, being sold completely furnished, to view call 956973-0158 or owner 519-654-6271. 2006 WINNEBAGO OUTLOOK “C” motor home 29ft., 24,000 miles, sofa slide and bed slide, leveling system generator, great condition, Gooding RV Center 1601 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Tx., 956-585-4481.

2006 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Vacationer, “Dallas Cowboy” paint job, GM Workhorse chassis, 6 speed Allison, every option! Gooding RV Center 1601 E. Expressway 83 Mission, Tx., 956-585-4481. 14X52 MOBILE TURNKEY, must sell, furnished, 55+ park, 2nd roof, 319-480-1781. FOR SALE MOBILE home, 16X40, 13X40 carport, 8X10 shed, all concrete, vinyl siding, 563-580-8615. MOBILE HOME 52X12, new windows, furnace, air conditioner, new shed, and all appliances, freezer, stove, move in ready! Patio, furniture, 2012 golf cart, double roof, 319-521-2691. OWN YOUR OWN land, 55+ park, 14X68 trailer, 2 bd, 2 baths, large storage, fully furnished, storage shed, Mission area, leaving health reasons, 218-205-1463. 1999, 2BR/2BA, 16X60 Schult mobile with 16X20 furnished Texas room, 16X10 storage shed, new roof, tinted windows, trane, a/c, large mbr with walk-in closet, built-ins, furnished and master bath with walk-in shower. 2nd br furnished as office. Large, beautifully decorated lr with bay windows, inc. appliances (w/d, dw, refrigerator, rge/ oven/microwave). $35,000, ready to occupy, 956-702-2772. 12X60, 2 BR trailer, attached shed, 2 covered decks, patio doors leading out, covered carport, fully furnished, $18,000, Weslaco, 956-375-2831.

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for anything... for everything...WANT ADS MOBILE HOMES...cont. SPACIOUS MOBILE HOME 18X76, 14X24 Texas room, attached shop 10X14, storage closet, separate storage shed 7X10, 3 br, master br. 12X18, master bath 18X6.5, walk-in shower, 2 sinks, 2nd bath with full tub and shower, full kitchen and laundry, all appliances inc., all sinks a/c, WH, 3yrs new, porch full length, car port, price negotiable, 956-702-2772. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home Park, 55+ gated community, privately owned homes & lots. Open house 1st Saturday and Sunday of the month, December thru April, 1-4pm. Listing sheets available main lobby and www.pharrsouthforsale.yolasite.com. For more information call 956-283-8764. OWN YOUR LAND, 2br/2b, 14X66 mobile in Mission, 55+ park, furnished, 10X20 Texas room, 2 sheds, carport, citrus trees, rv rental site in back, move-in condition, price reduced, 315-842-2020. FOR SALE, FURNISHED 16X66 mobile, 12X24 addition, 3bdrm, 2 bath. Improvements: steel roof, hurricane shutters, plbg, elec heat & a/c, laminate flrg., 55+ park, Weslaco, $44,000, 319-234-4268. NEWER 16X70 SILVERTON MFG home with lot, 2/2 furnished with 60X120 lot, shed with 1/2 bath, new double awning, Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 956-585-

6121. 1993, 1 BEDROOM manufactured home including 40X100 lot, shed, and easy-go golf cart in 55+ park in Mission, $32,000 OBO, phone bill 956-360-7928. 55+ GATED COMMUNITY, 16X76, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fully furnished and landscaped yard. Two car ports, Texas screened in room along with open deck, 3 fruit trees. Location Casa del Sol MH/RV Park, Donna, Tx, call 1-906-282-0557 to view. 1997, 3 BEDROOM, 16X56, 2 baths, wood floors, W/d, shaded lot, San Juan Gardens, $18,800, 763-670-2423. 16X40 TOTALLY FURNISHED mobile home, covered porch, shed, lot rent paid 2014-15, move in ready, Pleasant Valley, lot 33. 580-695-1039. 14X60, REMODELED, ALL elec., 2b, 1ba, attached screened-in lockable garage, Texas room, steel roof, new cabinets, floor, heat/air unit outside, exc. cond., located at Four Seasons Park lot 507, can be moved, asking $19,900, negotiable, make an offer, motivated seller, 956-545-2010. WINTERGREEN ESTATES, MISSION, 14X66 mobile home and lot with Texas room, two drives, shed, furnished, 55+ park, 956-342-7680. FURNISHED 16X66 MOBILE with shed and yard, in gated park, 937-725-3589. 16X64 SOLITAIRE, 16.5X28 Texas room, screened porch, 10X12 shed pergola, 2br,

2bath, Southern Comfort Park, 956-244- 1996 SAFARI TREK, new tires, remodeled, 0140. diesel, new awnings, $23,700, 956-2790506. 2004 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY, 34ft Diesel MOTOR HOMES with Freightliner chassis, 6 speed Allison 1997 FORETRAVEL 295, 36’, 325 Cum- transmission, 330 Cat Diesel with 57,000 mings diesel, 6 speed transmission w/re- miles, 2 slides asking $65,900, cherry tardez,10k generator, 2 flatscreen tv’s w & wood cabinets, 4 door refrigerator, sleep d, 2dr frig, micro/conv, Bose system, sat. number queen bed, full body almond paint dish, $45,000 in San Juan, 614-657-6363. and much more, 641-753-3698. 2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Augusta B+25P- 2002 3655 NATIONAL Dolphin, 2 slides, SC E350, dinette slide, sleeps 4, queen bed, x-cond, Chev Workhorse, 24,000 miles, 13,660 miles, $50,000. 612-720-4192. loaded with opts., $30,000, call 563-3702003 DUTCH STAR, 40ft. triple slide out, 4625. 330CAT 6 speed Allison, diesel generator, full paint, solar, loaded with options. NewMOTORCYCLES mar Factory fresh check-up, newer Michelin tires, batteries, flat screen, satellite, and 2008 ULTRA CLASSIC, loaded gps, red, more. No smoke, pets or shoes. 65K miles, lots of chrome, 20k miles, extras, $14,500 in Mercedes, asking $69,900, 218-340- clean, 402-423-3612. 5059. HARLEY HERITAGE CLASSIC 2005 softail, 2006 ALLEGRO BUS, 40’, 4 slides, dish- 31,000 miles, factory blue, garaged, studwasher, w/dryer, many extras, excellent ded seat, saddle bags, hy-way bars, much condition, $134,000, Mission, 620-931- chrome, $9,000, 360-367-0998. 5495. 2004 SUZUKI 650 Burgman with sidecar, 2004 DAMON INTRUDER, 2 slides, work 15,000 miles, $4,000 OBO, 2009 Suzuki horse engine, 39,xxx miles, $25,000, 956- 650 Burgman, 5,000 miles, $5,500 OBO, 605-0089. 270-963-0930. 2003 WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER 30ft, one 2001 YELLOW GOLDWING Trike. Lots of 12ft slide, 36,000 miles, new tires and extras, 63,000 miles, completely serviced, batteries, excellent condition and clean, $16,500, 956-279-0506. $29,500 OBO, 815-238-3262 or 815-2382926.

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12X33 MODEL UNDER a metal roof, all large appliances, large shed, 816-5172730. FURNISHED REMODELED HOME, 2 tipouts, large Texas room, washer, dryer, double roof, $6,900, 763-516-6860. 1998 12X37, LARGE front living area, vaulted ceiling, extra wide patio with lattice for privacy, double wide drive, shed with w/d. Fully furnished, excellent location, Casa del Valle, asking $15,000, will consider all offers, 817-680-3646. 1994 CELEBRITY, 8X35, two tip-outs, 8X10 shed with washer, laminate floors, secondary roof with cement, double driveway, must sell health reasons, ph. 956605-1718 or 306-570-8988. FOR SALE, 1998 park model, new l/r carpeting w/d, McAllen Mobile Park, 815-6314710. 12X36 ATHENS WITH full length metal patio cover, 10X12 Tuffy shed with washer, all cement lot, fully furnished and clean, ready to move into. See at Gateway RV Park, Raymondville, Tx or call 956-689-1914, asking $26,000. FOR SALE, ACACIA Park, Alamo lot 354, fully remodeled, partially furnished park model, shed, carport, 309-269-1825.

12X32 KNOLLWOOD IN gated 55+, central air, many updates, semi-furnished, beautiful shaded lot, 2 sheds, 10X32 covered patio, $13,900 negotiable, 717-304-6420. 1997 CASA VILA, 2br, 2 full bath, 2 showers, washer, dryer, furnish leather, stainless appliances, carport, porch, shed, rock yard, no maintenance, Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, lot G-8, $15,000, 956-483-9920 or 956-309-8617. 2004 PARK MODEL with shed in North Bentsen Palm Park, covered with patio on large corner lot, rent paid through 04/15, $25,000, 316-201-8233 or 316-644-5369. 2 BEDROOMS, 2 bathrooms, deck, slideout, a/c, antenna, awning, landscape lot, $900 year, shed, San Juan, $18,500, 507429-8945. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3842. 12X33’ 2004 FRANKLIN park model, own land, carport, 2 sheds, 1 for golf cart, corner lot 35’X60’, all cement, new furniture, new wood floor, Quiet Village II, Lot 196, Donna, Texas 612-916-1576 or 218-2520195. 2002 PALM HARBOR Homes, 16X68, 2 bedroom, gated RV park, Pharr, Texas, 7 miles from McAllen airport, fully furnished, cleaned and ready to move in, all major appliances, queen bed, tv, etc...$55,000 OBO,

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APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handyman, plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 years of experience, 956-584-7817. JALISCO’S, WE HAVE used tires and we fix2 flats, for information call 956-843-2406 oro stop by at 2401 E. Hwy 281 Hidalgo, TXd h 78577. WELCOME HOME, ROSCOE & Glenn’se Bikes & Trikes. Sales, repairs & parts,R hours 9am-3pm M-F, Saturdays by ap-T pointment, closed Sundays, Roscoe 956-2 l 270-2679, Glenn 956-529-8804. MASSAGE & BODYCARE BY Nicole, $15 +n b new guest special call 956-739-5524. NIKKY’S CARPET CLEANING: Specials $13.95 per room and $49.95 any size RV.i Satisfaction Guaranteed. 956-266-1396. s GOLF CART REPAIR, mobile service, Bent-2 sen Palm Drive & Exp 83 South side inr Palmview, Tx, call Jaime 956-905-8790. 20s R years experience. s I TRAVEL TRAILERS m TRAVEL TRAILER, 34’, 98 Coachman,y large slide out, very clean, great shape, San9 2 Benito, 608-314-6475. s e 2 g i O 6 p T e t C T n o f

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WANTED I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3842. 4 WHEEL DRIVE tractor, 4 wheel Dodge Pick Up Diesel, 618-780-5824. GERMAN JAPANESE USA Military souvenirs, guns, swords, helmets, medals, etc. Cash paid collector, 712-310-0905. TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, car and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000. COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! Texas Trader RV has all your RV parts and service needs, warranty’s, insurance claims and all other RV service needs. Call Juan today for free estimate, 956-797-3000.

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