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Plan a day in Weslaco

While visiting the Rio Grande Valley plan to spend a few days exploring the different facets of Weslaco, a mid-Valley city with a variety of interests and several great restaurants for good eating. Visitors to Weslaco may want to start their visit with a trip to the Weslaco Welcome Center, located at 275 S. Kansas, where a Winter Texan Coffee Bar is open for those who want to look at the brochures available. The center offers several documentary films for visitors to see according to interests. They are: “Birds of the Laguna Madre,” “ A Year in South Texan Wetlands,” “Historic ranches of South Texas,” “RGV Sugar Growers,” “Magic Valley,” and “Birds of South Texas.” The coffee bar opens at 9:30 a.m. Call (956) 968-2102 for more information. Visit Downtown Today, Weslaco is a thriving mid-size city in the middle of the Rio Grande Valley. Its downtown area features a palm tree-lined avenue. Wells of Weslaco, known for ladies’ apparel, and Lionel’s Western Wear are two of the mainstays of the downtown area. In addition, there is an art gallery, a shoe store and several jewelry stores, as well as several antique stores sure to catch the interest of shoppers.

The annual All Valley RV & Outdoor Show will be held Jan.14-18 at the Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds in Mercedes. The show will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For the second year in a row, the show has been expanded from RVs and mobile homes to include all kinds of equipment and vehicles that might appeal to owners of RVs and motor homes. This year’s show will include a wide assortment of items for those who enjoy the outdoors or the RV lifestyle. There will towable vehicles like cars and trucks people may want to purchase to tow behind their motorhomes when traveling. Motorcycles and boats are also expected to be on display. One vendor will be bringing sheds for storage on RV lots, and trailers designed for pulling four-wheelers and motorcycles. A new vendor to the show this year will have play stations for outdoor music sounds. So many vendors will be displaying The annual Golden Age Olympics put their products, it will take several hours on by the McAllen Parks and Recreation to see everything there. Nowhere else in Department starts its annual competition See RV & OUTDOOR pg. 31

Native American Artifacts Weslaco Museum The Weslaco Museum is located at 500 Texas Blvd., and tells the story of Weslaco. It also houses traveling exhibits and special exhibits. A small theater that is part of the museum complex hosts a variety of entertaining and educational events. Admission to the museum is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors, age 55 plus, and $2 for veterans. Costs for theater

presentations vary. Local Playhouse Although not quite in the downtown area, the Tower Theater is the most unique theater in the Rio Grande Valley. Built in an old water storage tank, it is a theatre in the round where there are several plays presented each year. It is small and often difficult to get tickets to See WESLACO pg. 3

Golden Age Olympics starts Jan. 11 in McAllen

Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course

Calling all golfers! The Winter Texan Times is again sponsoring a contest for Winter Texans to choose their favorite golf course in the Rio Grande Valley. Winter Texan golfers are invited to vote for the “Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Courses” to help determine the winners of this year’s contest. Those who cast their votes will be entered in a drawing for $150 cash! Just fill out the ballot on page 15 of today’s paper and send it in. The ballot is also online at www.wttrgv. See GOLF pg. 39

on Jan. 11. Leslie Howland, Marketing & Events Coordinator for McAllen Parks & Recreation, said competition would run through March. While the lists are usually online by the beginning of the year, Howland explained things were a little behind because she had been out on maternity leave. Good Excuse! (She had a little boy.) So those who looked earlier and couldn’t find the schedule online now know why. But the list should be up by the time this paper comes out on Thursday, she says. Howland said there will be several new events added this year. In the bake-off division: cupcakes, sweetbreads and yeast breads have been added to the competition. In other areas: Sudoku has been added Winter Texans are shown competing along with a Bird-a-thon. Howland said in the Shuffleboard competition of the Golden Age Olympics held at Casa del this would be a competition to see how many birds can be spotted within a set peSol MH/RV Resort last year.

riod of time. Competition kicks off with Shuffleboard Singles Competition on Jan. 11 at Casa del Sol in Donna. Men’s and women’s singles start at 9 a.m. On Jan. 12 Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be held at the Lark Community Center at 1 p.m. This is a team competition with four people to a team. Hearts competition will also be held at the Lark Community Center on Jan 13 beginning at 1 p.m. Men and women will be combined for this completion. On Jan. 14-5 Darts Competition will be held beginning at 9 a.m. at Pleasant Valley Resort in Mission. To find other upcoming events look online at www.mcallenparksonline.net, or call (956) 681-3333. Watch the Winter Texan Times for updates as they become available.

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From pg. 1 productions. Call (956) 969-2368 to find out what the next upcoming play is and about the availability of tickets. Weslaco has several nature attractions for Winter Texans to enjoy. Frontera Audubon Center The Frontera Audubon Center is just blocks from the downtown area at 1101 SouthTexas Blvd. This 15-acre site combines wetlands and a patch of a Tamaulipan thorn scrub forest ecosystem. Many birds and over 70 species of butterflies have been spotted at the center. A variety of events are offered by the center as well. For information call (956) 9683274. Entry fee is $5 for adults and $4

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Valley Nature Center Valley Nature Center, known as “A secret garden in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley,” encompasses six acres of thorn scrub forest. It is a favored locale to view Red-crowned Parrots and Green Parakeets. Look for cactus gardens, butterfly gardens, bird-feeding stations, a small wetland with ponds and walking trails, and native wildlife. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens. It is open Tuesday through Sunday. Call (956) 969-2475 for information. Estero Llano Grande One of the Texas’ newest state parks,

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From pg. 3 Estero Llano Grande, is known for a large array of wildlife because of the shallow lakes, woodlands and thorn forest. It is a 230-acre refuge for a variety of wildlife. Estero Llano Grande is located at 3301 S. International Blvd, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. even days a week. Admission is $5 for adults. Bird walks are available at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday mornings. Butterfly and Dragonfly walks take place Fridays at 1:30 p.m. An electric tram tour is available on Sundays at 2 p.m. Reservations are required for the tram. Weslaco is a mid-size Valley city that has diverse offerings for Winter Texan to visit and enjoy, but much like most of the Rio Grande Valley, it’s “modern day” development began as farmers from up north learned of the rich soil and favorable growing conditions year-round. Early Beginnings Weslaco gets it’s name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company that sold farming tracts of land to northerners who came down on excursion trains looking for agricultural land in the early 1900s. Originally part of a Spanish land grant belonging to Juan Jose Ynojoa, the American Rio Grande Land and Irrigation Company bought the land in 1913. Approximately 30,000 acres were sold to the W.E. Stewart Land Company that sold the land at $90 an acre to farmers who came on land excursions. They came on the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico railroad owned by Uriah Lott and Lon C. Hill and others who developed the railroad that made agricultural production in the Rio Grande Valley possible. Uprisings along the border resulted in troops being stationed here in camps to keep the peace. One camp was located between Weslaco and Mercedes. This, combined with efforts by other communities to sabotage the development of Weslaco, made its future questionable but on Dec. 10, 1919 a sale was held. Lots in the City of Weslaco sold for $50 to $400. Those who made a claim had to choose a lot and camp on it until the day of the sale. Home of Harlon Block Weslaco was the home of Harlon Block, one of the men pictured in a Pulitzer-Prize winning photograph taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima when Marines got to the top of Mount Suri and planted an American flag there after several days of intense fighting. Today, Block is buried in Harlingen at the base of the Iwo Jima Monument on the grounds of the Marine Military Academy. During World War II, sandbag production was a peak industry in Weslaco that declared itself the “sandbagging capital of the world.”

Mission Quilt Show starts Jan. 9

The Mission Historical Museum’s annual Mission Quilt Show will be begin Jan. 9. This year there will be 23 quilts in three categories. The categories are machine-made bed quilts, handcrafted bed quilts and wall hangings. Winter Texans are invited to go see the exhibit and vote for the Visitor’s Choice award. On Friday, Feb. 5 the annual awards show will be held at 2 p.m. A special “Turning of the Quilts” program will be held in conjunction with the awards ceremony. Anyone who has an antique quilt they would like shown during this program can contact museum archivist Vernon Weckbacher quilt at (956) 534-5679 or go by the museum. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free.

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Business Guide.................. Pg. 22 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 24 Coupon Index..................... Pg. 24 Events Calendar................. Pg. 21 Medical Services................ Pg. 18 Parks Calendar................... Pg. 08 Reunions & Meetings........ Pg. 04 Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 14 WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 10

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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 7 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, breakfast menu 8-10am, lunch menu 10am-12pm. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country music jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch available, kitchen opens at 11am, jammer signup starts 11:30am, music begins at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, ample parking. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee available. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Angus hamburger or grilled chicken breast or pork loin sandwich, potato wedges, lots of fixings, free ice tea or lemonade,

$5.50pp, dessert available. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Johnny Ray Gomez. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Show Southern Anthem, $6pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Freddie & Sheila Show, $6pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Dixon & Company, $5pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Betty Rydell, $5pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, BYOB with setups available. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, January 8 Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, rolls & coffee in am, full lunch served11am-12:30pm. Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Patio Sale, Breakfast & Bake Sale Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-11:30am. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, homemade jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc, breakfast and lunch for sale. Craft Fair - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lots of bargains, breakfast & lunch available, for information call Linda at 956-585-5061. Country Western Jams - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am12:30pm, refreshments available at break. Specialty Swimwear Presentation Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, Noon3pm, for information call 956-580-8454. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, cookies & coffee served. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 6 Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Spaghetti Dinner - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, w/ tossed salad & your choice of dressing or bring your own, garlic toast & a yummy dessert while it last, $5pp. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Jam - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm. Ralph & The Cuisers Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, The Agency, $8pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn, advanced tickets begins on December 17th, call 956783-4587 for more information. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $5pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm

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Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Southern Anthem. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Walter Plant, $5pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute, $25pp. Dance/Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Louie Long & The Drifters, $6pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Goldwing Express. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, The Chuck and Earl Show, $5pp, Rock hits from 60’s & 70’s. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Johnny Gomez, $6pp, snacks available. Dance to the Classics - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Rock & Roll, $5pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Bernie & Red, doors open at 6pm, tickets sold at the door, popcorn, ice cream bars, and soft drinks available, for information call Dick/Gayle 956-969-3558. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Bill Chrastil, $6pp, popcorn,

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soda, ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, Williamson Family, call for tickets and availability 956-580-8454. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Farnum Family, $6pp advanced, $7pp at the door, doors open at 6pm. Saturday, January 9 Hamburger & Karaoke - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, am, sign up prior, sheet in hall. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Egg & Ham Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring tableware. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, $2.50, eggs, hash-browns, toast $2.50, sausage $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hash browns, bacon and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50, omelettes, sausage, eggs & toast also available. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen,

7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, pancakes but much more, your choice of ham or sausage, w/waffle or French toast, w/apple sauce & hot coffee or water, $3.50pp. Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, ballroom. Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, patio sales by residents. Country Side Garage - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, come have breakfast, shop till you drop, and then fuel up again at our Country Side kitchen for lunch. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm, luncheon served at 11am, varied menu. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Jam Session - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch 11am12:30pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 8 Dinner(Spaghetti)/Dance - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5:30pm, Golden Era Band, call for tickets and availability 956-580-8454. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Karaoke - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, public welcome. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Farnum Family, family show, variety of music, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6pm. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available, doors open one hour prior to dance. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ron & Nancy, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Paul Neff, donation, popcorn and soda available. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, John Sager, $7pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Jack Kay, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band. Classic Rock & Roll Dance - Fun N

Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, World of Sports Theme, $5pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp, BYOB, concessions. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Solitary Man, $5pp atd, BYOB, set ups available. Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Carlos Canas, $5pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, The Cruisers, $10pp. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7pm, Gray Gregson, $5pp. The Freddie and Sheila Show - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp. Entertainment - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cajun, $6pp, snacks and set ups available, advance tickets available, for more information call 956585-5061. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Coins, $5pp, Theme: Pajama Party. Bernie & Red - Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, 7pm, $6pp. Betty Rydell Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $5pp advanced, $6pp at the door. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open 6:15pm, snack bar open. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 10 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30pm. Sunday, January 10 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, all welcome, Tom Cassidy. Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denomina-

tional, everyone welcome. Church Sevices - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Non-denominational Church - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month, Pastor Darrel Hardy, social with snacks and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Church Service Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Pe単itas RV Park, Pe単itas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke. New Blue Grass Jam - Mobile Gardens Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, Old Time and Country music. Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3pm, Jacob Austin Band, $6pp. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, J.C. Bullock. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, J.C. Harrison, $7pp. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bob Dolle, $6pp. Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $6pp at the door. Entertainment - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Mario, $7pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Bernie & Red, $6pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Freddie & Sheila, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, John Sager. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 Park, La Feria, 7pm, Positively Country Show, $6pp. Illusionist - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Roger Wayne, $5pp. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Williamson Branch, $7pp, snacks available. Richard Lynch Band - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-8:30pm, $7pp at the door, concessions available. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $6pp. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Alamo, 3pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Monday, January 11 Craft Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served 11:30am. Jam Session - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 11am, lunch served at 11am, jam starts at 12pm. Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, everyone welcome. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, free admission, snacks, and cookies available. Everyone come and enjoy music and social time. Country Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, bring a friend, refreshments available.

Rock and Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch for sale 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1-3pm, dance & sing along. Jam Session - Wagon City North, Mission, 1pm, cookies, all jammers and listeners are welcome, come and have a good time. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, serving hot sandwiches from 12-1pm, concession available. Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, Friendship Hall, all listeners welcome. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Pot Pie Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, cost $5pp for dinner. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Musical Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-9pm, light lunch available for See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course

Calling all duffers!

This contest is for you. We want to know which Rio Grande Valley golf courses are the Winter Texans’ favorite courses. Fill out our Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course ballot below and send it in (or fill out the online form) by 4PM, January 21, 2016 and you will be entered in our drawing for a $150 cash prize.

Check the box to select your favorite golf course in each of three areas of the Rio Grande Valley -the Upper Valley, Mid Valley and Lower Valley. Then write the name of your favorite RGV course overall.

Upper Valley Golf Courses q Alamo Country Club The Club at Cimarron (Mission) q Ebony Hills Golf Course (Edinburg) q El Niño Golf Course (Mission) q Los Lagos Golf Club (Edinburg) q Howling Trails Golf Course (Mission) q (formerly Martin Valley Ranch)

McAllen Country Club q Meadow Creek Golf Course (Mission) q Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club (Edinburg) q Palm View Golf Course (McAllen) q Shary Municipal Golf Course (Mission) q Tierra Del Sol Golf Course (Pharr) q

Mid Valley Golf Courses q q q q q q q q q

Cottonwood Creek Country Club (Harlingen) Harlingen Country Club Raymondville Municipal Golf Course Stuart Place Country Club (Harlingen) Sunshine Country Club Estates (Harlingen) Tierra Santa Golf Club (Weslaco) Tony Butler Municipal Golf (Harlingen)

Lower Valley Golf Courses q q q q q q q

Brownsville Golf Center Fort Brown Memorial Golf Course (Brownsville) Long Island Village Golf Course (Port Isabel) Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club River Bend Golf Course (Brownsville) South Padre Island Golf Club (Laguna Vista) Valley International Country Club (Brownsville)

Treasure Hills Country Club (Harlingen) Village Executive Golf Course (Weslaco)

Which is your favorite RGV golf course overall? ___________________________________

Your Name: _______________________________ Phone: __________________ RV Park Name: _______________ City: _______________ Home State: _________________ E-Mail: ____________________________________________ Are You a Winter Texan? Yes ____ No_____ How many years have you been coming to the Valley? _____

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From pg. 14 a donation. Entertainment - Heritage Square, Mission, 6-8pm, Farnum Family Show, $7pp atd, refreshments available. Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm, come and join us, refreshments will be served. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Gomer & Patsy Show, $6pp. Bernie & Red - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, comedy/ music, $7pp. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Greg Jones, $8pp, concessions. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, J.C. Harrison, $6pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Jason Whorlow. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Country Roland Jr., $5pp, set-ups available, free popcorn. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Amber Waves Family Band, $6pp. Tuesday, January 12 Craft Sale and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon, baked goods in the morning, luncheon starts at 11am. Craft Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, quilted items, knife

and scissor sharpening, many hand made items, breakfast 7-10am, lunch available. Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon, friendship hall, come join us, for more information call 956-399-6660. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be available from 11am to 12pm, jam will begin at 12-2pm. Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-Noon. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale. Super R & R Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 6:30pm. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Oleander’s famous cake at half time, hosted by Ray & Gynger. Country Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am to 12:45pm, please use side gate on Sioux Rd. Country Music Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee & cookies served. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat, dancing and singing. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations taken, popcorn and soda for sale. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, your choice of beef or chicken or meatless, 2 good sized tacos or taco salad and hot coffee or ice tea, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to save room for dessert while it lasts, $5pp. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out, all welcome. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Vance Creek. Ruthi Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Saturday Night Fever Tribute, $12pp advance, $15pp at the door. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm,

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From pg. 17 Accoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, ballroom, free admission, refreshments available, open to the public. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, tickets will be sold and refreshments served at break time, musicians are by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Happy Hour Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Carlos Canas, pass the hat, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased. Biscuits & Gravy - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4pm, $5pp, all you can eat, sausage, pancakes, bring your plate setting. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5pm, hamburger, chicken sandwich, 1/4lb hot dog including chips, drink and dessert for $5, Karoake follows. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6pm, Jammers (Rock & Roll), $2pp, BYOB, concessions. Entertainment Show - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30pm, Farnum Family, $7pp, porcorn, soda, ice cream for sale. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Williamson Branch, $5pp. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Cook Bros. Benefit, donation. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Arnie Wolf & Gang, $5pp. Dance/Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, David Numm and Band, $6pp. Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-9pm, Betty Rydell, $5pp. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $6pp. JC Bullock Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp. Johnny Gomez - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-8:30pm, $6pp at the door, concessions available. Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Thursday, January 14 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, lunch served at 11:15am. Craft Show - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 19

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From pg. 18 RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country music jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch available, kitchen opens at 11am, jammer signup starts 11:30am, music begins at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, ample parking. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm. Big Band Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 1pm, cookies and coffee available. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Re-

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sort, Alamo, 3pm, Read Head Express, $10pp. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Diego, pass the hat. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Angus hamburger or grilled chicken breast or pork loin sandwich, potato wedges, lots of fixings, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, dessert available. Happy Hour - Alamo Paradise Acres, 4-6pm, Lady & The Tramp, $5pp, BOB. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Red Head Express, $10pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll, $6pp. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Betty Rydell, $5pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Swing Street Big Band, $7pp, BYOB, concessions.

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Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Jack Kay (Lost in Time). Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Golden Era, $5pp. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, The Hitman, theme dance: Send in the Clowns, $5pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Richard Lynch, $10pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Saturday Night Fever-international tribute to the Bee Gees, advance tickets $14 & $12pp, at the door, $15pp. Lindley Creek Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $7pp.

Legends & Laughter - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Paul Eve does music of Johnny Cash, Wayne Newton, Elvis, Dean Martin, etc.; Mr. Enthusiasm, Robert Ferguson is comedy, music and fun, $6pp. Dance - Magnolia Park, Donna, 7-10pm, South Texas Whiskey Band, $4pp, BYOB, soda and popcorn available. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Jim Staton, BYOB with set ups available. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, January 15 Special Tribute Concert - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, Saturday See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 20

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From pg. 19 Night Fever Concert. Craft Show - Mission West Resort, 8am-Noon, breakfast and lunch available. Flea Market - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, lunch served, Friendship hall. Country Western Jams - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am12:30pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, cookies & coffee served. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Dinner - Paradise Park, McAllen, 4:306pm, fish fry, $7pp. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Chicken Dinner with Johnny Ray Go-

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Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Sausage & Biscuits Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring tableware. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, $2.50, eggs, hash-browns, toast $2.50, sausage $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hash browns, bacon and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50, biscuits and gravy $3, omelettes, sausage, eggs & toast also available. Park Wide Garage Sale - Golf View Estates, Mission, 7am-Noon, Rec. Hall, bake sale, some crafters, breakfast items & white elephant. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Craft and Patio Sale - Hidden Valley See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 21

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From pg. 20 Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, refreshments and lunch available starting at 8am to 12pm. Craft Sale & Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served, home made tacos, sloppy joes and pies. Yard Sale Day - Port Isabel Park Center, Port Isabel, 8am-2pm, 702 Champion Ave Port Isabel, TX, our park is at the end of the road. Biscuits and Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, please enter by side gate on Sioux Rd., juice and coffee provided. Yard Sale - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon, please use side gate on Sioux Rd., coffee, soda and donuts available. Craft and Flea Market - Valley View Estates, Mission, 8am-Noon, refreshments and lunch available. Yard Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8:30am-1pm. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Rio Grande Valley Weave In - McAllen Mobile Park, 11:30am-4:30pm, $10pp, for more information call Lois House at 956664-9120 or 972-765-3377. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Jam Session - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch 11am12:30pm. Benefit Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5:30pm, benefit for Carl Gillihan, Jam Coordinator, player through out valley, donations taken, refreshments. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 4:30-6:30pm, Show Red Head Express, $10pp. Dinner(Pork Loin)/Dance - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5:30pm, TVQ, call for tickets and availability 956-580-8454. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Karaoke - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, public welcome. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Wade Benson Landry, Swingin’ Cajun Style show, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6pm. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Madelyn Victoria, $5pp, popcorn and soda available. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Denim & Diamonds, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Richard Lynch, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, John Kujda Band. Saturday Night Fever Concert - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, tribute to

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The Bee Gees, ticket prices prior to show $14, $13 & $12pp, at the door $15pp. Adam Pope Show - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7pm, $7pp. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Susan Stone and Dan White, $6pp. Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Southern Reign, $6pp, door prizes. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Travis Country, $5pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Pelican West, $7pp. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe & The Country Playboys. Sock Hop Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, 50’s & 60’s, $5pp, trophy for best dressed, free snacks and refreshments. Entertainment - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Amber Waves Band, $6pp, snacks and setups available, advance tickets for information call 956-585-5061. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp, everyone welcome. John Sager - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, J.C. Bullock, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp in advance, $12pp at the door. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Gold Wing Express, $6pp, snacks available. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Agency, $10pp, advance ticket sales, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open, for information contact Nicole 956-283-8035. Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Denim & Diamonds, $5pp. Dance - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Castaway will play “Music with the Island Groove”, $6pp, open to the public, BYOB. Bernie and Red Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp, tickes are now on sale. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7:30-9:30pm, Show Red Head Express, $10pp. Sunday, January 17 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, all welcome, Tom Cassidy. Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 25

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From pg. 21 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Sevices - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Non-denominational Church - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month, Pastor Darrel Hardy, social with snacks and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Church Service Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church

Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke. New Blue Grass Jam - Mobile Gardens Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, Old Time and Country music. Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available. Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 2-4pm, Goldwing Express, $5pp. Mama’s Wranglers - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 2pm. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3pm, Bernie & Red, $7pp. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Country Persuaders. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm, Ambassadors of Grace, $5pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Williamson Branch (Gospel). Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. John Sager Show - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, $8pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Denim & Diamonds, $7pp. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Saturday Night Fever. Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Swingin Cajun Country, $6pp at the door. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-8:30pm, Roger Despart, Magician, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Mama’s Wranglers. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Leslie Blasing Show, $7pp. Southern Anthem Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $7pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Jonathan Ewards, positive variety show, come & enjoy, $6pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Dale & Gayle, $5pp. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm.

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Redhead Express limited shows The Redhead Express, one of The Rio Grande Valley’s favorite performing group, will be returning for just three performances in the Valley this season. Many Winter Texans have watched the Walker girls, who are known as the Redhead Express, grow from young girls into lovely young women. Originally from Alaska, the family moved several years ago to Nashville to help further the girls’ careers in the music business. Kendra, the eldest daughter, is a singer, songwriter, and leader of the band. Larae, second daughter, is the banjo player. Alisa is the third sister and fiddle player. Meghan is the youngest sister who plays an upright bass named Eddie.

The girls perform in great harmony singing popular songs – songs Kendra writes and songs selected for them by their Nashville sponsors. This year, Winter Texans can see the Redhead Express at Winter Ranch, 600 FM 495, in Alamo at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 14. Call 956-781-1358 for tickets. On Jan. 15 they can be seen at Llano Grande Country Club, 2215 East West Blvd., Mercedes. Call (956) 565-2228 for tickets. On Jan. 16 they can be seen at Green Gate Grove, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Drive. Mission Call (956) 581-1932 for tickets. Call early for tickets as they will sell out quickly.

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Crosby Stills Nash & Young tribute show is Jan. 8

Llano Grande is preparing for a great show on Jan. 8 when the CSN (Crosby Stills Nash & Young) tribute show takes place at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. CSNSongs is a group of professional musicians that have perfected the hits of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Anyone who loved songs of the Woodstock Generation like “Long Time Ago,” “Suite Judy Blue Eyes,” “Teach Your Children,” “Marrakesh Express,” and “Just a Song Before I Go,” will not want

to miss this performance. Although their music started in the 1960s Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young continued to be popular through the 70s 80s and 90s. Tickets are available at Llano Grande Park Lake Resort, 2215 East West Blvd, Mercedes. From Expressway 83 exit Mile 2 West, then go south to the gate of Llano Grande in Mercedes. Tickets are $25 and may also be ordered by phone by calling 956-565-2228. For more information call Robert Ferguson at at (574) 361-2947.

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The British are coming!

Downton Abbey, Masterpiece Theatre, Bernie & Red, just 3 of the British imports that are firm favorites with US audiences, and one of the three will be appearing live throughout the Valley during the month of January. Yes, husband and wife comedy and music team Bernie & Red kick off the Texas leg of their Winter Tour on Jan. 2 and will be here until Feb. 2. Regular visitors to the Valley will need no introduction to this zany couple, but if you’re new to the winter scene, let’s just say that Bernie & Red are one of the most popular and well loved acts performing in the Rio Grande Valley. For newcomers, here’s a brief bio. Both were born in Liverpool, married 50 years, residents in Canada, professional entertainers for over 40 years. They have performed throughout North America and on cruise ships world wide. They have released over a dozen CDs, and in 2013 published their autobiography/songbook “Our Story.” Bernie & Red pride themselves on constantly writing and performing fresh and new material every year. And this year is no different. Their brand new 2016 show features new originals, plus their versions of classics from the 60s and 70s, and a very funny segment about senior discounts – and – The Great Carnac will return with all new predictions.

In addition to the brand new show, some of their older shows will be reprised at certain venues. (See concert listings in the Winter Texan Times.) There are several new locations at which Bernie & Red will be performing this year. Presold tickets are available for all shows. You can follow Bernie & Red on Facebook. www.facebook.com/bernieandred or at their website www.bernieandred.com

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Liverpool Legends return for two shows

Get ready to step back in time to the days when the Beatles were the top band around the world. When many Winter Texans were students still in school, the Beatles – John, Paul, Ringo and George – wowed the music world, changing the style of music listened to by youth all over the world. The Grammy nominated Liverpool Legends were handpicked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison. The group was selected for their voices, musical abilities and uncanny resemblance to the original Beatles they portrayed. They are the only Beatles tribute show with a family tie back to the original Beatles. The Liverpool Legends have performed their show for 10 years in Branson, Missouri where they have been named Best New Show, Best Show and twice were voted the Visitors Choice Award for Best Show. When not performing in Branson, they are on the road nationally and internationally. In 2015 they sold out shows in Mexico City and Quito, Ecuador. They performed at the Rose Bowl and recreated a concert done by the Beatles in Busch Stadium. They headlined at International Beatles Week in Liverpool, England where 100,000 Beatles fans crowded onto Victoria Street to hear

them perform. There will be two performances in the Rio Grande Valley this year. On Jan. 22 they will be at the Edinburg City Auditorium and on Jan. 23 they will perform at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. For times and tickets call Ticket Zone at (956) 631-1411. Winter Texan tickets are eligible for a $5 discount.

Richard Lynch of Waynesville, Ohio is returning to Texas with his band for their third season of pure country music in the Rio Grande Valley. The band played in the showcase last January and proved to be popular with the activity directors, many of whom scurried out of the room and headed to the booking room after the band played. Lynch is an American Country music artist who has released many songs that charted in the world of traditional country music. His passion and purity for country music is similar to that of Conway Twitty, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams. The thing that gives Lynch his edge is that he sings about what he is living. Lynch is a blue-collar man and an American farmer. His band performs 100 live shows a year across the United States. The band plays pure country, western swing, rockabilly, outlaw country and hard driving honky tonk. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Lynch who was named 2015 Humanitarian of the Year by Josie Awards, 2015 Band of the year by Josie/Country Blas Radio, 2015 Male Vocalist of the Year Nominee at Nashville Universe, and 2015 Entertainer of the Year by CMG Global Radio Network. The Richard Lynch Band can be seen

Jan. 8 at Canyon Lake Resort in Palmhurst; Jan. 9, 8 p.m., Bentsen Palm Village, Mission; Jan. 10, Country Side Park, Donna; Jan. 12, Victoria Palms, Donna; Jan. 14, Pine to Palms Resort, Weslaco; Jan. 15, Tropic Star Resort, Pharr; Jan. 16, Casa Del Valle, Alamo; Jan. 20, Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, $8; Jan 21, Casa del Sol, Donna; Jan. 22, Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco; Jan. 23, Cactus Club Victoria Palms Resort, Donna; Jan. 26, Cactus Club Victoria Palms, RV Resort, Donna. All shows are $7 and start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

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Roger Kenaston Band is RFD-TV regular

A Valley favorite, the Roger Kenaston Band from Nebraska, will be performing in the Valley for the 2016 season. The band plays country music, but also does bluegrass and Gospel shows upon request. The band is a regular performer on RFD-TV’s Midwest Country Show, has performed at Silver Dollar City and the RFD-TV Theater in Branson, and has won numerous awards and recognitions for their talents over the years. They have worked with celebrity entertainers including Stonewall Jackson, Leona Williams, Charlie McCoy, Norma Jean, Jimmy C. Newman, Freddie Hart, Bobby Flores, Claude Gray and others. Sharon’s CD, “Sharon,” was recognized as 2012’s Best Classic Country CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission and Roger’s newly released CD, “Gospel Guitar,” is the 2015 Gospel Instrumental CD of the Year by the Rural Roots Music Commission. The award-winning Roger Kenaston Band features 2012 FAME Lead Guitarist of the Year, Roger Kenaston, on electric and acoustic guitar, fiddle, dobro and vocals, and 2012 FAME Upright Bassist of the Year, Sharon Kenaston, on upright and electric bass, drums, rhythm guitar and vocals. Guest entertainers joining the Kenastons throughout the season will include Roger’s sister and highly talented singer/ musician, Vanessa Kenaston. Jimmy Hansen, a charismatic entertainer and singer,

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Popular Southern Anthem is back

will return for his second year of working with the Kenastons. Talented drummer Deb Nelson from Montana, “Chet Atkins style picker” Jerry Porter from Nebraska, and comedic entertainer Ernie Ruth from Iowa plus other local musicians and Winter Texan friends will be guest entertaining throughout the season for an excellent variety of dance music. Every Wednesday the Kenastons can be found at the Riverside Club in Mission from 1 to 5 p.m. in the beautiful events center beginning Jan. 6. The group will also be performing shows and dances at several Winter Texan RV parks January through March. They are booking additional shows and dances for the current season. For more schedule information, go to www.WahooCountryMusicShow.com The Pausewangs – Wendy, Derek, Mikaeor www.wintertexantimes.com or call Sha- la and Logan – will be returning for anothron at 402-936-0638 er season of entertaining in the Rio Grande Valley. Known collectively as Southern Anthem, the band got its start as interim talent in a local theater production but has grown into a full-time ministry. They perform both country and Gospel music. Mom (Wendy) plays guitar and mandolin while Derek and Mikaela play guitar. All of the children are talented, but young Logan was wowing audiences in the Rio Grande Valley last year at age 11 with his ability to make his fiddle sing. Not only do the children play musical instruments, but they also have good singing voices that allow them to perform the harmony that makes their coun-

try and Gospel music so popular. Southern Anthem has been seen on RFDTV and has performed in Nashville and Branson. See Southern Anthem Jan. 7 at Green Gate Grove, Mission; Jan. 8 at Casa del Valle, Alamo; Jan 10, Big Valley RV Park, Donna; Jan. 13, Paradise Park, McAllen; Jan. 15, Pleasant Valley, Mission; Jan. 18, Wagon City South, Mission; Jan. 19, Southern Comfort, Weslaco; Jan. 22, Bentsen Palm Village, Mission; Jan. 23, Enchanted Valley, Mission; Jan. 24, Citrus Valley, McAllen (6:30 p.m.); Jan. 25, Hidden Valley Ranch, Mission; Jan 29, Eastgate RV Park, Harlingen; Jan. 30, Fiesta Village, Mission; and Jan. 31, Leisure World, Weslaco.

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Ball Ranch Family returns to Valley

After a three-year absence from the Rio Grande Valley entertainment scene, the Ball Ranch Family will be performing at the upcoming Entertainer’s Showcase and are available for the month of January. Call 325-698-2186 for booking information. The Ball Ranch Family is best known for their old western music like that sung by the Sons of the Pioneers. Old Favorites like “Tumblin’ Tumbleweed,” “Spanish Eyes,” and “Take Me Back to Tulsa,”

along with songs of Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Bob Wills and other old favorites will bring back memories of times passed long ago. In addition to cowboy western they also sing Gospel. When not in the Rio Grande Valley, Gary and Sue Ball have operated the Ball Ranch Chuck Wagon Supper located near Abilene, Texas for 25 years. Winter Texans traveling that way later in the spring might want to make plans to stop in for a visit and supper.

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Jan. 6-7 – McAllen Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Wellness Expo & Adventure, a merger between the fitness expo and Travel Show at the McAllen Convention Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For information call (956) 682-2871. Jan. 7 – Harlingen Concert Association will present Svetlana Smolina, pianist at 7:30 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call Jan Ayoub at (956) 399-5294. Jan. 9 – Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of Los Fresnos. Jan. 9 – The 33nd Annual Causeway Run & Fitness Walk will be held beginning in Port Isabel and ending on South Padre Island. Jan. 10 – Mission Chamber of Commerce and Mission Regional Medical Center host the 21st Annual Mission Community Health Fair at Sharyland High School gymnasium, located at 1106 N. Shary Rd., Mission. The event is Sunday, Jan. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

Jan. 14 – Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood Drive, opens “New Quilts from an Old Favorite-Nine Patch” display. Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek & Friends, Railroad Crossing Model Railroad Club & Event Center, 101 E. Jackson St., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jan. 15-17 – State Farm Arena presents Monster Jam, Fri., 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Call for tickets. Jan. 15-17 – Harlingen Performing Arts Theater, 1209 Fair Park, Blvd., presents “Enchanted April,” winner of the Tony Award for Best Play of 2003. Call (956) 412-7529 for ticket information. Jan. 16 – San Benito will hosts the 2nd annual “I’m Losing It in San Benito” Health & Fitness Expo at 8 a.m. Jan. 16 – Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of Los Fresnos.

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From pg. 30 Jan. 16 –Tijerina’s Wranglin’ A.L.S. Cook-off will be held Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mil Acres ranch on FM 1017 ein Linn, Texas to support the ALS Assosciation and Tijerina Memorial Fund and eScholarship program. For information call (956) 535-3700 or (956) 739-2838. Jan. 18 – Harlingen will sponsor its annual Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta at tCasa de Amistad. Jan. 21 – Harlingen Concert Association will present Presidio Brass at 7:30 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call Jan Ayoub at (956) 399-5294. Jan. 22-24 – Harlingen Performing Arts Theater, 1209 Fair Park, Blvd., presents “Enchanted April,” winner of the Tony Award for Best Play of 2003. Call -(956) 412-7529 for ticket information. Jan. 23 – Mission Historical ICON:Tom Landry will be presented at the Mission Historical Museum Jan. 29 – UTRGV Faculty Chamber ”Music Series, 7:30 p.m., TSC Arts Center-Brownsville. Jan. 29-31 – Camille Playhouse in -Dean Porter Park, Brownsville presents )“Driving Miss Daisy.” Call (956) 5428900 for ticket information. Jan. 29-31– Mariachi Aztlan, Fri., 7:30 p.m., Sat & Sun. 3 p.m., Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg. For more information call (956) 665-3881.

From pg. 1 the Valley can you see so many RV and outdoor products in one location. And if you get hungry there will a variety of delicious foods available to purchase, including hamburgers, funnel cakes, potato sizzlers and a variety of foods from the corn maize. Have a bite to eat and return to a leisurely day enjoying the show. The All Valley RV & Outdoor Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in the United States. It is put on by the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association, made up of 500 vendors of RVs, motorhomes, travel trailers, park models and recreational-related vendors. Tickets to get into the show are $5. The show is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 people attend this show annually to see what is new in recreational homes and equipment.

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The Ball Ranch Family

After a 3 year absence the Ball Ranch Family (Gary and Sue) will be returning to the RGV the entire month of Jan. to showcase for the following year. We will also be able to fill in for anyone who might cancel during the month of Jan.

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Spanish lineage bulls used at Santa Maria bullfights

By Kathy Olivarez Those who attend the upcoming bullfight at the Santa Maria Bullring in La Gloria will be seeing bulls from the same lineage as the bulls that were used 1500 years ago in Spain where the art of bullfighting originated. According to Fred Renk, who owns the Santa Maria Bullring, the bulls are four years old and full grown weighing up to 400 kilos. The upcoming bullfight will be held on Sunday, Jan. 10, featuring highly-acclaimed matador Cesar Casteñeda, currently the fourth ranked bullfighter in Mexico, and Leal Montalvo of Monterrey, who will do anything he can to unseat Casteñeda. The bulls they will be fighting are the biggest ever fought at the Santa Maria Bullring, said Renk. They are the grandsons of Clarenero, the brave bull who was pardoned in Spain over 15 years ago. Slightly over 15 years ago a very brave Simental bull from the Domecq Dynasty, the bulls used in Spain, was pardoned after an especially great performance in the bullring. Renk explained the way it happened. First the matador put on a fine show with the bull that followed the

movements of the matador’s cape just as he was supposed to do. He did not look at the matador or charge him as many bulls do. He followed the cape. In Spain the second part of the bullfight involves the picador, who is on horseback and the banderillos, the men who stand behind barriers during the fight but jump out See SANTA MARIA pg. 37

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From pg. 36 to distract the bull if the matador gets in trouble. While the banderillos distract the bull, the picador lances the bull’s kill spot a tiny bit in order to make him bleed and lower his blood pressure, which calms the bull and makes it easier for the matador to go in for the kill. Once the bull has been calmed, the matador then requests that he go for the faena – the fight to the death of the bull. In this case, the judge granted his request but when he raised his sword for the kill, the people in the audience rose up with a cry of “Indulto!” They were requesting the judge spare the bull because of his bravery and fine performance. As the uproar grew, the judge granted the request and the bull was spared. The bull was doctored where the picador had lanced him, given antibiotics and taken back to the ranch. No fighting bull is ever used twice in tthe ring. “They learn as much in 20 minsutes in the ring as an adult learns in 20 years. If you put them in the ring with a tmatador a second time, they’ll get you,” said Renk. Once the brave bull, Clarinero, was retturned to the ranch and healed, he was sold to the Don Rafael Ranch in Mexico where he was bred with 30 to 40 cows a year to create a line of fighting bulls with Spanish lineage in Mexico. Approximately 15 years ago, Renk bought one of the sons of

Maria Bullring opened, he has used these bulls and other bulls from the Don Rafael Ranch in his bullring. The difference between fighting in Mexico and in the United States is that it is much more dangerous. In the United States bullfights are bloodless. There can be no lancing of the bull to lower blood pressure or going for the kill at the end. In the United States, the matador must grab a rose taped to the kill spot on the bull’s back signifying the kill. It can be very dangerous for the matador to get that close. Instead of being killed once a bullfight is over, the bulls are sold to rodeos to be ridden by bullriders. Or they are used in poker table events where four cowboys are sitting at a table in the middle of a ring when the bull is let in the ring. Or Ring of Few where three cowboys stand in three circles and wait for the bull to charge. The last guy standing in his circle is the winner. Tickets for this Sunday’s bullfight are available at the Winter Texan Times at 1217 N. Conway, in Mission, (956-5807800), and at Border Tire, Bus 83 and Mayberry Road, Mission (956-585-8473). Or reservations can be made by calling the bullring at 956-481-3300. The gates open at 1 p.m. The bullfight begins at 4 p.m. sharp. Food and beverages are available at the bullring concession stand, and the restrooms are immaculate.

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Correction Treasure Lake RV Owners The date for the Treasure Lake RV Owners reunion was listed incorrectly in last week’s paper. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused for our readers. The correct date for the reunion is Feb. 3 and the reunion notice should have read as follows: The Treasure Lake RV Owners Reunion will be held Feb. 3 at Victoria Palms beginning at 11:30 a.m. Reservations must be received by Jan. 16. Call Ben Kreamlmeyer at (314) 540-2497 or Leonard Fulk at (816) 590-2350. Tickets are $15. Valley-wide Kansas Dinner Reservations for the Valley-wide Kansas Day dinner to be held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Nomad Shrine Club, between Sugar and Jackson Roads on Nolana Loop in Pharr, must be received no later than Tuesday, Jan. 19. Menu includes chicken cordon bleu, scalloped potatoes, California blend veggies, roll, cake and coffee or tea. Email reservations to Kathie@ JKbutcher@hotmail.com If there is no access to email, call (620) 342-7332. Bremmer County, Iowa Residents of Bremmer County, Iowa will hold a breakfast at Rosie’s Restaurant, 2100 E. Griffin Parkway, Mission at 8 a.m. on Friday. Jan. 8. Contact Sam Smith at (319) 269-9308 for questions.

HitchHiker Owners HitchHiker owners and previous owners will meet for food, fun and fellowship at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N 2nd St., McAllen on Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. For questions please See REUNIONS pg. 40

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From pg. 39 call Judy Whitley at (307) 421-0999 or Dennis Shackelford at (307) 421-0999. Red Hat Queens Meeting Red Hat Queens will meet Monday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. at John Knox Village, 1300 Border Avenue, Weslaco for a tour of the continuing care retirement community and then a special luncheon for $5. Use parking lot nearest exit. Wear walking shoes. Douglas County The annual Douglas County Get Together will be held at Anne’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83, San Juan at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 12. Bring your appetite and a good story. For information call Bernie Schmitz at (320) 420-1347. Magic Valley Retirement PEO Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. will Meet Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Echo Hotel in Edinburg. P.E.O. Members visiting the Rio Grande Valley are invited to attend. Lunch will be at 12:15 p.m. followed by a meeting and program. For reservations call Lynne Kephart at (563) 419-1619. Nebraska Winter Texans Luncheon The Nebraska Winter Texans Luncheon will be held at Salsa Tex-Mex Restaurant, 1990 W. Bus. 83 in Mercedes, Jan. 13 at 11:30 a.m. Newmar Owner’s Luncheon Newmar Owners will meet for lunch Jan. 13 at the Echo Hotel, 1903 S. Closner, Edinburg for a social at 11:30 a.m.

and lunch at noon. Contact Susan Thomas for reservations at (603) 396-2786 or email fulltimers@earthlink.net placing Newmar on the subject line. Good Sam Club Members of the Good Sam RV Club will hold a rendezvous at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83 in Alamo. For information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972. Bounders of America The RGV Bounders of America Chapter will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at Ann’s Restauramt, 221 W Hwy 83, San Juan. All Bounder owners are welcome. All Bob Heiser at (325) 374-2720 for information. Cherokee County, Iowa Residents of Cherokee County Iowa will meet for lunch, Friday, Jan. 15, at11 a.m. at Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Bus. 83, Donna. For questions call (712) 229-0284. Teamster’s Reunion A Teamster’s Reunion will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, at Ann’s Restaurant on Bus.83 in San Juan at 10 a.m. Call (262) 749-4001 for information. Humboldt County, Iowa A Humboldt County, Iowa Reunions will be held Monday, Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For information call (515) 368-4467. Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast A Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Jan 19, at Nomad See REUNIONS pg. 41

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From pg. 1 Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr at 8:30 a.m. no reservations required. Fayette County, Iowa Residents of Fayette County, Iowa will hold their 28th annual reunion on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at Harold’s Country Kitchen, Bus. 82, Donna. Call Violet Guyer at (319) 230-2746 for information. East Des Moines High School Graduates of Des Moines, Iowa ‘s East High School will meet Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Junction Café, one-half block south of Bus. 83 on Cage Blvd (US 281) in Pharr. For information call Jim or Linda McPherson at (515) 537-3664. NRLCA Retired Carriers’ Luncheon The annual Winter Texan Luncheon for National retired Letter Carriers Association will be held Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Ann’s restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83, San Juan. Registrations is 9 a.m. and meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Order off the menu. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6370 or email soetaertec@gmail.com. Winnebago Owners The Minnesota Winnebago Club invites owners of Winnebago Industries products and guests to meet for lunch at 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s on N. 2nd St., McAllen, on Thursday, Jan. 21. For questions call 612-578-2854.

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The Rio Grande Valley’s largest health event, the McAllen Health Expo sponsored by Rio Grande Regional Hospital, has combined with the annual Travel Show for one combined, bigger event this year. Thursday, Jan. 7, is the last day of the event and the last chance to get a number of free health screenings, including glucose, blood pressure and others. Rio Grande Regional will have at least five different booths for different types of screenings. In addition there will be other McAllen health providers with booths offering information on the types of services they offer. Flu shots will be offered at $20 and an adult safety net vaccine will be offered for $10. “Both immunizations are priced lower than other local sources,” stated Jahaira Bueno of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce the sponsor of the event. This year the annual Travel Show has been combined with the health expo, since both attract the same cliental. Over 60 booths offering travel opportunities both local, state, national and international travel opportunities will be available. Thursday’s entertainment lineup includes Leonardo performing at 9 a.m. He sings both Spanish and English music and is well known locally. At 10 a.m. Eddie Saenz, a country singer, will take the stage. Lauren Corzine comes on at 11 a.m. She sings both pop music and country music.

The 32nd annual Longest Causeway Run and Fitness Walk will be held Jan. 9 starting in Port Isabel. The event is a 10K with the option of a 5K walk. Everyone who finishes will receive a finisher metal. In the 10K race there will be cash prizes awarded for first, second and third place overall winners and first, second and third place winners in each division, both male and female. First place is $500, second place is $300 and third place is $200. Overall winners are not eligible for division winner awards too. The awards ceremony will be held immediately following the race and scoring at Louie’s Backyard. The 10K race course starts at the Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria Street. It ends at the tented area in front of Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island. The 5K fitness walk starts at the Port Isabel Community Center, turns right on Davis Street, right on Musina Street, left of Maxan Street, right on Garcia Street and left on Highway 100. The finish line is at the Father Balli Statue on South Padre Island. This is a fitness walk and no prizes will be awarded to those who finish first. Registration for the 10K run is $30, while registration for the 5K fitness walk is $25. Participants may check in at the Port Isabel Chamber Monday through Thursday, the week on the event. The chamber will be closed Friday to prepare for the event.

Late registration will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Port Isabel Community Center. There is a $5 fee for late registrations for runners only. No credit cards can be used during late registration. There will be no refunds. Timing chips and bibs will be handed out at late registration on Friday and Saturday at the community center. Everyone must wear his or her assigned runners/ walkers bib in order to get access to the causeway. Participants are encouraged to park at Louie’s Backyard and take the early shuttle back to Port Isabel. There will be shuttles running back to Port Isabel, but there will be long delays due to heavy traffic.

Women of St. Albanʼs 45th Antique Show

The 45th Antique Show and Sale, sponsored by the Women of St. Albanʼs Episcopal Church, will be held Jan. 15-17 at Casa de Amistad in Harlingen. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Antique dealers from all across the country bring a wide variety of quality antiques to this annual show. Admission tickets good for all three days are $6 each. Proceeds from the non-profit show are used to fund St. Albanʼs charitable projects during the year.

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you own land, adjoining home is a covered 8947. TREADMILL, USED IN good condition, area to park camper or bus, must see to $100 or best offer. 956-424-9423. appreciate, 712-660-2503. MOBILE HOME, WINTER Green Estates, MOBILE HOMES you own the land - 2 bedroom, 2 baths, Texas room, nice furniture, all carpeted, all 1998 BRILLIANT MOBILE, 16’x40’, 1 bath, electric, completely furnished, lots of stor1 king bedroom, big deck, carport, 10’x16’ age space, big carport, everything is ready shed, all covered, new roof and AC/heat- to move into, call 712-660-2503. er in 2014, new laminate 2015. Fully fur- MOBILE HOME FOR sale, new hot water nished and very good condition. Leased heater/ air conditioner, steel roof, furnished cement lot, $21,500, call 515-720-3562 for carport, all electric, 2 bedroom, $23,000, appointment, Bentsen Grove Resort, gated furnished, 262-496-5742. HOUSE FOR RENT 55+. 14X48, 2 BED, 1 bath, fully furnished plus & 2000 TROPHY PARK Model, excellent con- many extras, 10X24 deck, gated family l3 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath, brick house for dition, 12’x36’ with 10’x20’ Texas room, community, 956-994-1530. rent. 1201 E 29th Street, Mission. Newer 6’x8’ shed and large canopy, includes 2 lots 14X60, 2BD, 1 1/2 bath, dbl canopy, cov2,047 sq. ft. home with two-car garage 25’x65’ each, in the Monte Cristo RV Park ered, new floors, fully furnished, w&d, new with remote. Located in nice, newer in Edinburg, completely furnished, new re- plmg, shed, 701-320-6539. subdivision. All tile floors, high ceilings. frigerator, washer & dryer, 2 TV’s, all furni- AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 56X16, 2 bedCentral A/C and heat, security system, ture and household items, $40,000. 3752 room, 1 bath, recently remodeled, metal automatic sprinkler system, microwave, Mondego Dr., Edinburg, 309-738-6974 or roof, new 16 ft. car port, completely furdishwasher included. Big back yard, nished, 10X12 shed for golf cart, cal 507815-589-3470. FULLY REFURBISHED, ALL on one level, 381-2177. yfenced. Close to Mims Elementary and -Veterans Memorial High School. No pets. 55+ park in Pharr, main unit 12’x36’, addi- TWO BEDROOM, ONE bath, fully furRent: $1350 per month. Call 956-655 tion 10’x40’, unit is for sale fully furnished nished, covered patio and carport, attached -6896. and equipped, 2 bedroom and 1 bath, main shed/workshop, new range, washer & floor laundry, fully refurbished in 2011, dryer, Donna, TX, Shady Acres Resort Lot MISCELLANEOUS many extras, priced for quick sale, $16,000, 119, $13,500 or reasonable offer, 956-464available within 1 week, for photos and/or 3350. 2002 DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE home and dPERFORMING CLASSIC COUNTRY, 50’s video contact David 956-215-0676. & 60’s, Big Band, Gospel for shows and/or FOR SALE IN Aladdin Villas - nice home, lot, 3bd, 2 bath, shed, in Siesta Village, dances Valley wide, call anytime 605-770- 2 bedroom, 2 bath, completely furnished, $75,000, 903-262-5636.

carport, rocked yard, Assoc. fees $360/year, own ground, furnished, oupdated, $75,000, across from club thouse, pool, 515-270-8867. aRETAMA VILLAGE, MISSION, 2br, 2ba, RV port home w/50ft FHV, covered RV parking, tiled Pergola covered courtyard, corner lot, furnished, gated 55+ comunity, $235K, see website Retamarentals.com for pictures of 3700 Heron Way, Open House every Sunday, 2-4 pm., 321-480 -4999.

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

MOTOR HOMES

1990 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 34C, sold as is, 81,342 miles, $7,000 OBO. 402-5606355 Leave a message. 2000 MONACO 36 ft., 1 slide, diesel, 4 door refrigerator, new mattress, clean, ready to travel, 956-583-6735. 1997 36’ FORETRAVEL 295, 325 Cummings diesel Allison 6 speed transmission w/retarder, w/d, 2dr refrigerator, micro/ conv oven, roof dish, can be seen at The Grove lot 28 San Juan, $25,000, 614-6576363. 2006 CLASS C Gulfstream MH 5500 Chevy engine, new tires, 60,000 miles, $48,000, 224-305-4457.

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2007 Honda Goldwing, 20,500 miles, $13,500, Winter Texan located at one RV Park 605-690-5761.

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furnished, $19,050. Available immediately.417-399-5914 and 417-399 -5917. 1998, 30’ LEDGER, 2 tip outs, 2nd roof, 22’ screen room, shed, very good condition, $7,500, Sundance RV Village, Lot 26, Harlingen, 918-557-3434. 12’X24’ TRAILER for sale w/12’x24’ Texas room addition, Split Rail RV Park, Lot 141, New roof-2016, all windows were replaced, all new kitchen - real oak cupboards (with a lot of storage), new 24” gas stove, washer and gas dryer, small deck (enough room for 2 chairs and small grill), carport, shed, lemon and orange tree, $15,000, call 612214-5636. 1993 CASA PARK Model and Lot in The

Grove 55+ park in San Juan. Excellent condition, annual park fees $300/year. Clean, well-maintained, friendly, beautiful pool and facilities. Park model has vinyl siding, vaulted ceilings, carpet/vinyl flooring, full bathroom, stacking washer/dryer, bedroom and added 9’x11’ den and 10’x17’ deck, 8’x8’ shed, $30,900 includes all furniture, bedding, appliances, bikes. 956-258-5062. 1996 WOODLAND PARK, Park Model, 39’x12’, excellent condition, 8’x12’ shed, 12’x53’ awning, carport, furnished w/ washer & dryer, 612-799-4595. 1997 TROPHY 12’X36’ Park Model on lot 2110 in Sunshine Resort, Harlingen, 12’X12’ Texas room or second bedroom,

new hot water tank, 13’X24’ covered car port, thermopane windows, stack washer and dryer, leather couch, sleeper sofa, dinette set, newer refrigerator, handicap toilet, 36” Sony and 27” Toshiba LCD TV’s, pots, pans, dishes, bird watchers delight, 1,200 sq. ft. nature garden, 8’ cement fountain, 2 storage sheds, lot rent paid till October 2016, price reduced $25,000, 419651-2901. FURNISHED 14’X38’ roof over, covered patio, large carport, sheds, many 2015 upgrades, new fridge, Mission, 479-2708971. 8’X32’ TRAILER with 2 large slides, w/10’x10’ shed, newer cupboards, laminat-

ed floors, countertop stove, outside freshly painted, Lot 126, 422 Val Verde Rd. S, Koenig’s Resort, Donna, $4,500, 519-3792743. 1999 CHARIOT EAGLE Park model, Park Place Estate, Harlingen, very nice, second owner, call for many details, $23,500, lot rent paid until April 1, 2016, 651-278-2868. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

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wheels, motor homes, pressure wash, ,driveways, mobile homes, recoat roofs. Call Rene at 956-314-4892 or 956-2461116. Leave Message. APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, dhandyman plumbing and electrical repairs, tover 55 years experience, 956-584-7817. .LOOKING FOR WORK cleaning and caring for adults, Mon - Fri 956-266-2009 ask for Margarita. -COMPUTER AND GUITAR/Luthier repairs, 25 years experience. Software hardware and electronics, Roy 956-472 -1089. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole starting at $15, call 956-739-5524. h

TRAVEL TRAILERS

2014 ASPEN TRAIL 2710BH Travel Trailer, length 28’ 7”, Dry Weight 4,750 lbs, Sleeps 8, Private front walk-around Queen bedroom, sofa/bed, dinette/bed, 2 rear bunks, 3 burner cook top, microwave, refrigerator, full bath (tub/shower, sink and RV stool), DVD/CD/FM stereo (2 inside & 2 outside speakers), Sale Price $15,000. 956-5854481. 34’ HOLIDAY RAMBLER, excellent condition, $17,900; 8X5 Continental cargo trailer $15,000, negotiable. 570-407-2597. NICE TRAILER WITH Texas room, closed porch with washer and dryer, look at this one, 816-844-0048. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956 -9293842. “OLD TIMER” FAMILIAR with steam tractors. I have one that needs to be running for tractor shows. 956-797-1658. GERMAN, JAPANESE, US military souvenirs wanted, guns, swords, helmets, etc. Top cash paid collector 712 -310-0905.

WANTED WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

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