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Both new and returning residents of VIP La Feria were welcomed to the start of the new season on Wednesday, Oct. 29, with a costume party and hot dog cookout. Residents greeted old friends and met new residents during the event. Several residents added to the jovial mood with their costumes. Ross Giacomo, who works and lives at the park during winter months, was wearing an Indian brave costume and calling himself “Chief Walking Eagle” from the “Where Am I?” tribe. His wife Sally, who works in the office, was dressed as an Indian princess, “Lost a Lot” from the same tribe. The couple is from Missouri, but they have spent the last eight years at VIP La Feria and love working there. Barb Saxon livened up things wearing a bright pink wig. She explained the wig was the real thing as she is currently See VIP LA FERIA pg. 03

Winter Texans choose favorite golf courses

The Winter Texan Times is sponsoring a contest to choose the Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Courses in the Rio Grande Valley. Winter Texan golfers are invited to vote for their favorite RGV golf courses to help determine the winner 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 21 of today’s paper and send it in. The ballot is also online at wttrgv.com. Limit one entry per person. See the ballot for complete contest rules. Entry deadline is Nov. 13. The winners will be announced in the Nov. 20 edition of the Winter Texan Times.

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From one citrus family to another Holbrooks ready to take over Klement’s Grove and Country Store By Julie Silva The grove began small with 5 acres in back of their home at the corner of Taylor Road and Mile 3. At that time, Will Klement said, waving a hand at Mile 3 Road, the area was considered the country. “That road right there was not paved, not even caliche,” Klement said, “It was a sand road.” Will and Julie Klement bought the house in 1967 to get their boys out of the city. To teach their children responsibility, the Klements had their boys pick fruit and sell it from a wagon on the corner by the house. Over the years, the enterprise grew from the wagon to a chicken house to a small building. Will Klement said his boys would bring their friends and they’d all pick fruit to earn money after school and on the weekends. Before Christmas kids would line up to pick the trees clean as they were paid by the bushel, but the day after the holiday, no kids could be found, he joked. • In 1984, Klement Grove and Country

Longtime citrus growers Dennis and Lynda Holbrook (center) and family are continuing the tradition of Klement’s Grove and Country Store. As Will (left) and Julie Klement retire, the Holbrooks will open the Earth Born Market in the same location. Store was built, and in the three decades homemade pies and fudge. But in January, Will Klement turns 80, since, the Klements turned the shop into a local hotspot for fresh squeezed juices, See EARTH BORN pg. 24 fruit, jams and jellies, Texas honey and

Veterans War Memorial of Texas to celebrates Veterans Day

By Kathy Olivarez At 11:11 a.m., the time the Armistice from World War I was signed, Veterans War Memorial of Texas in McAllen, will once again honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Armistice Day Treaty was signed in Compiegne, France at 11:11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, officially ending World War I. According to Col. Frank Plummer, USAF (Ret)., 1.3 million American men and women have given their lives in all of the armed conflicts since the Revolutionary War. The war memorial in McAllen was Plummer’s dream and he has worked hard for a period of many years to make it happen. The war memorial features many granite walls depicting all of the major wars in which the U.S. military has served. In adLt. Gen. James Francis Hollingsworth dition, life-size bronze statues, that were commissioned specifically for the McAlUnited States Army “Danger 79er” • WWII, Korea, Vietnam len, Texas memorial, stand as a lasting

tribute to the men and women who have served in all branches of the armed forces of the United States. The crowning feature of the memorial, which has taken decades to complete, is the new 105-foot black granite spire, which was completed after the last Veterans Day celebration, in memory of those who gave their lives for America.

Plummer said over 400 schoolchildren are expected to attend the event. Col. David Kramer, a veteran of the World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars, will serve as keynote speaker. Guests will gather around the new 105foot black granite spire as the tribute ceremony is conducted. Rick Estrada will issue the sound to the colors as the giant flag owned by Jim Shawn is raised above the memorial. He See VETERANS DAY pg. 27

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www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES November 6, 2014 Other participants came in regular pecting a full park this year and had added VIP LA FERIA clothes and enjoyed the fellowship and 12 spaces, bringing the total to 306 spaces.

From pg. 01 food. Marilyn Austin of Michigan, Sylvia She added there are more people back earundergoing chemotherapy for a very rare Kinsella of Canada and Danny Branson, ly this year. Normally only 45-55 people appropriately from Missouri were the first are back for the October welcome. This cancer. Barb explained that her sister sent her a to enjoy roasting marshmallows over a fire year, there were already 100 new and returning residents. Many residents stay five care package with the wig but she decided pit. VIP La Feria is managed by John and to six months, arriving in mid-October and the color was too dull so she dyed it bright pink and wears it all the time. She was also Ruth Dearinger. Ruth said they were ex- leaving about April 1. She proudly stated that for the wearing a set of tattoo sleeves she second year in a row, the Texas bought at a flea market. (Author’s Recreational Vehicle Association note: I had never seen anything has named VIP La Feria the best the like them but from a distance they medium-sized RV Park in Texas. looked like they were really tatRuth explained that the resitoos.) dents were issued tickets for prize Barb is a year-round park residrawings. A variety of prizes were dent who moved south from Middonated by local merchants. There land, Texas several years ago and were buckets in front of each item loves being here year-round even and residents placed their tickets in during the hot summers. She takes the bucket in front of the prize they an active part in planning the park’s wanted. One lucky resident would Christmas parade and decorations. receive the prize he or she wanted Good luck to Barb for a speedy in each drawing. Prizes ranged recovery, and with the positive attifrom RV supplies to jewelry, an tude she exuded, she will probably umbrella, a dog carrier, homemade recover quickly! jams and jellies and home interior Renee Elderberry came in a decorative products. mouse cap, based on a children’s Everyone seemed to be having a book. Bob Mertz showed up as great time visiting, laughing at the “Elvis.” Linda Diamert, of Michcostumes and meeting the new resigan, was getting lots of laughs as idents. Sister Mary Angus. Roger and LinWe extend a warm welcome to da Job were also in ready for the all the great folks we met at VIP La event wearing costumes from the Feria, and to all our Winter Texan “Phantom of the Opera.” Roger had “Kirby, his invisible dog,” with him Sister Mary Agnus joined a pair in costumes from “Phan- friends and readers throughout the on a leash! tom of the Opera” for a photograph during the welcome. Valley. It’s good to have you back!

MMA to host Veterans Day parade November 11

Marine Military Academy in Harlingen will host its Veterans Day Parade Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. on the MMA Parade Grounds. Veterans from all military branches are encouraged to attend, as they will be honored at the event and asked to join the MMA superintendent for the pass in review. The public is also encouraged to attend. MMA’s battalion-size parades are always held in front of the historic Iwo Jima Monument, a symbol of American pride for veterans, Marines and civilians alike. Although bleacher seating is available, parade-goers may bring lawn chairs. Last year, more than 170 veterans attended the parade. MMA is located at 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., off Loop 499 and next to Valley International Airport in Harlingen. For more information on the Veterans Day Parade, call (956) 421-9225.

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Business Guide...................Pg. 26 Classifieds...........................Pg. 29 Coupon Index......................Pg. 28 Events Calendar..................Pg. 25 Medical Services.................Pg. 22 Parks Calendar....................Pg. 10 Reunions & Meetings.........Pg. 28 Taste of the Valley...............Pg. 16 WintertainersTM...................Pg. 18

Volunteer Drivers Tom Violett, Jerry Chambers and Wesley Wright are year-round drivers for Shriners. Arrid Bergman is a Winter Texan who volunteers his services while in the RGV. Many Winter Texans volunteer their time to be drivers on one or more runs while in the Valley, providing relief for the smaller number of drivers who live in the Valley yearround.

Shriners assist children with orthopedic problems or burns

By Kathy Olivarez “We run the largest transportation route to a Shriner’s hospital anywhere in the United States,” said Dale McMillian, director for Shriners Hospital Drivers in the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Valley Shiners in La Feria serve children with orthopedic needs, while the Nomad Shine Club in Pharr works with burn victims. Children with

orthopedic needs are taken to a Shriners Hospital in Houston, while children with burn injuries are taken to the Galveston burn hospital. McMillian said most of the children being transported to Houston or Galveston from the Rio Grande Valley are from Mexico. Only about two percent are children See SHRINERS pg. 27

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McAllen Symphonic Band concert slated for Veterans Day

The McAllen Symphonic Band will open the 2014-15 concert season with a program entitled “Heroes” on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Worship Center in McAllen. Rogelio “Roger” Olivarez is the new head director of the band this season. He is a native of Rio Grande City where he is currently the Director of Fine Arts for Rio Grande City CISD, a position he has held since May, 2010. He has been employed with the school district since 1980, when he started as a flute and saxophone instructor and teaching concert band at RGC High School. He was named head director in 1999 and his bands have achieved numerous honors at both UIL competitions and music festivals in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. The band and mariachi programs at RGCCISD are known for their exemplary performance standards and both have earned numerous awards and honors. Olivarez says his impression of the Symphonic Band so far is that they love to be challenged. “They have set a high musical standard for themselves and I’m very pleased with their work ethic and dedication. This makes my job easier. They also seem to get along with each other and we have lots of fun in rehearsals.”

When asked what the biggest challenge so far has been, he said, “the fact that we only rehearse once a week. I was used to rehearsing on a daily basis and knowing that most of the band would be present every day. The other challenge is that we usually do not have the same group of musicians from week to week. August, September, October and the first part of November is rough because many of the band directors that play with the group are working with their high school bands getting ready for Pigskin (UIL marching contest). But the people that are there every week have a sense of dedication and loyalty to the group that has truly made a positive impression on me.” He adds, ”Not having the opportunity to make music on a daily basis had a definite impact on me when I took my present position with the school district. I still missed it tremendously, even after four years. But auditioning for and being selected has been a Godsend for me. I am honored to be the director of this great group of musicians.” Incorporated in 1974, the McAllen Symphonic Band is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide cultural entertainment to the community and an outlet for local musicians who enjoy reSee CONCERT pg. 28

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I Wanted To Make A Difference!

By Roda Grubb It was Paul Rockhill’s second day in Vietnam. Nineteen years old, fresh from his training, still wet-behind-the ears, the kid sat in the back of a large truck with a dozen or so other GIs. “I can remember the sense of excitement inside me on the day I decided to volunteer for Vietnam that summer of 1969,” he would write in his journal 33 years later. But … this was the day he joined the war. Witnessing unbelievable poverty as the truck bounced its way to Cua Viet Naval Base from DaNang, Paul sat in the back of the truck and wept for the people. Encountering what appeared to be a funeral parade processi d in the ocean and rescue people. My mother was a corporal and meteorologist in the U.S. Marine Corps, within the second company of women to join the Marines during WWII. I was taught to be a patriot. That’s what our family was all about. We’ve been in every war. “My parents were also professional musicians. Every evening, my mother on the piano, my father playing his string bass, played the songs of every branch of the service and we four kids marched through the house. When you hit your bedroom you dropped off. It was a ritual,” a soft grin spread across his bristled

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EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, November 6 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. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs 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. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Fred Goldsberry, pass the hat for the entertainer, BYOB, cash soda bar available, with free ice, no popcorn or snacks available. Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lbBlack Angus burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and freshcole slaw, tea or lemonade. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, BYOB, big variety of music to listen and dance to. Friday, November 7 Annual Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, 715 North Westgate, Weslaco. 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. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wineat bar, free ice. Pot Luck - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Pot luck in Recreational Hall, table assignments and food selection on sign-up sheets in Recreation Hall. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Saturday, November 8 Weekly Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, 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, Menu varies each week, please bring your own placesetting. For more information call 956585-5061. Garage Sale - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10am, Sale is in the Main Hall. Patio Sale - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7am-Noon. Breakfast - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, Tickets at the door. Park Yard Sale - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Residence Patio Sales - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Treasures and no so treasures for sale. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Park, Pharr, 8am-2pm. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, 7am to 8:30am Biscuits & Gravy, 11am to 1pm Lunch available. Lunch Jams - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, Lunch will be served from 11am to Noon, Jam begins at Noon until 2pm. Country Jams - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm. Open Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served at 11am. Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians are by invitation only, contact Pat Arguello at 956-8745041 for details, dessert table, donations accepted. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3-6pm. Supper - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 5pm. Jams - Tip Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6-9pm. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sipe Country Band, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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Play about Vietnam War opens Nov. 13

Patricio Castañeda was a high school football player from Weslaco, Texas who died in combat in Khe Sahn, Vietnam in 1968. Although he is a fictitious character in the new play, “Pat & Lyndon” by Archer Crosley & the Pharr Community Theater Company, he nonetheless is reminiscent of real RGV soldiers that died during the Vietnam War. The brave struggle of this young man, torn from his family in the line of duty, is paralleled to the politics of the era as Pat tells his story alongside President Lyndon B. Johnson. Both Pat and Lyndon appear on stage in the afterlife as their story is told by the host, a middle-of-the road civil patriot of the time who voices concepts about the handling of the war through politics and citizens. Luis Moreno, director of “Pat & Lyndon” discussed what drew him to the Vietnam War drama, “It’s difficult to say but when I first read the script, I felt like I wanted to bring out the full potential of such a visceral and emotional story of a subject that has been coming up a lot recently. About war, about the consequences of war…the different ideologies of war. It’s very interesting to see these two different views during the Vietnam War: one

from the world’s most powerful individual and the other from a fallen RGV war hero.” Elva Michal, who founded the Pharr Community Theater Company in 2008, brings back this play for a second run after a staging in 2011. “I just really love the story and wanted to do something like this for all the brave men and women who were affected in some way by this war. I have a lot of respect for them. And I want to send a shout out to all Valley-wide veterans groups and families to come on out to see the play and the wonderful work put on by our community theater company.” The production will run from Nov. 13 through Nov. 23 for a total of eight performances at the Carnahan Auditorium at 317 W Gore Street, in Pharr. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tours of the play to other RGV cities can be arranged. Tickets are $7 general admission. Seating is limited to 70 people per show.

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RGV Senior Ambassadors seeks new singers

An open invitation is being issued for local and Winter Texan male singers to sit in on an informal practice with the RGV Senior Ambassadors Chorus at West Bentsen Grove RV Park, any Friday, beginning Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. This is not an audition, but rather an opportunity for singers to see if performing with RGV Senior Ambassadors is a fit

for them. RGV Senior Ambassadors will perform at about a dozen RGV parks and public venues during the 2014-15 season. Over the years the group has performed many concerts in Winter Texan Parks and taken part in other public concerts. For more information call Robert Burnam (956) 287-4087.

From the young man, now 23. For half a day he sat and told her everything, things he never thought he’d tell anyone, let alone his mother. For the next 30 years he was part of the civilian world, thinking he’d left that country far behind, thanks to good counseling with the VA. But then his body began its series of aches and pains, memory loss, loss of balance. As the owner of Rockhill Productions for 19 years, he loved his work in the theater world but he knew something was wrong. “I went to the VA because the medical bills were getting quite expensive.” Comparing his symptoms to those around the nation for his age group, the consensus came in. Agent Orange was the culprit and Vietnam came rushing back

pg. 09 into his life. Today, Paul’s in an electronic wheelchair, not able to balance himself. Memory comes and goes, spinal cord fusion has made him unable to feel from his chest down. Yet through it all, Paul will tell you he is happy. He married, has children and grandchildren. He loves his life in Alamo Rose and is more than proud of his time in the Navy, his work in Vietnam. He will tell you he is happier than anyone in his park with no animosity towards his country. “I wouldn’t change a bit of it,” he states with gusto. “Not at all.” In case no one has said it to you lately, Paul, please let me say, “Thank you for your service – you and all veterans wherever they may be. America is grateful.”

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The APA (American Poolplayers Association) is a worldwide organization that brings people and pool together. It is doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or advanced player - we need skill levels of all kinds. It is fun and competitive. Every session we will give out trophies and patches. The monetary amounts we distribute will be dependent on the amount of teams we have.

Have Fun. Meet People. Play Pool. If you are interested, please contact: Erin Lacy 956-821-6925

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Our Senior season will start Dec. 8, 2014 and will run until Mar. 30, 2015. We will be off Christmas week. Each team must have 5 – 8 players to enter. 5 members play each week and it costs $7.00 per player with a total of $35.00. It is very similar to a bowling league. The host locations will NOT charge anyone for the time. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at any time. My number is 956-821-6925. For more information online, visit:

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Church - Fountain at Pe単itas RV Park, PARKS CALENDAR Pe単itas, 9:30-10:30am, Rev. James L. From pg. 11 Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp, bring your beverage of choice, cash soda bar with free ice and popcorn. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7pm. Sunday, November 9 Open Golf El Nino Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Non-denominational Church Service Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows service. Church Service - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8:45-9:45am. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am. 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. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman. Non-denominational Church Services - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am.

Gebhart. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am, Non-denominational in Hall B. Church Services - Mission West Resort, 10am. Non-denominational Church Service - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Recreational hall, Sunshine Ministries. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational services. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Pastor Dave Tabler. Jam - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm. 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. Monday, November 10 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. Lunch - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am-1pm, Tickets at the door, Hall A. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 20

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Remington’s Restaurant Nestled next to the semi-tropical garden atrium inside the beautiful Embassy Suites Hotel, Remington’s Restaurant offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere for dining. Our guests enjoy delicious selections from a scrumptious all-you-can-eat buffet. Wednesdays and Thursdays, it’s our famous Mexican Food Buffet. Select from tasty dishes of authentic Mexican food entrees unlike any you will find anywhere north of the Rio Grande. Enjoy enchiladas, beef and chicken fajitas, cabrito and salsa (Wednesdays), and other entrees as the chef’s choice of the day. To accompany your entrée, enjoy our full salad bar, charro beans, Spanish rice and tacos. Top it all off with a delicious treat from our dessert bar. Friday is our Seafood Buffet. We offer a wonderful all-you-can eat buffet for the seafood lover, with selections that are sure to tempt. Every Friday you can enjoy our mouth-watering fried shrimp, shrimp tacos and fish of the day, often prepared with one of our chef’s delicious sauces. Round out your meal with seafood soup, veggies and rice, and a full salad bar. But save room for dessert, as our dessert bar is included. Our Sunday Brunch is to die for. Beginning November 16 and continuing through May, the Sunday Brunch Buffet is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come prepared for a delicious surprise as our chef prepares his choice breakfast entrees created for the satisfying enjoyment of our guests. Or, you can create your own omelet at our Omelet Station. The salad bar is always open too. If you’re in the mood for something different, select from a full range of international cuisine on our menu. Whether it’s a club sandwich, Asian Chicken Salad or one of our gourmet burgers, you’re sure to find something that satisfies everyone in your party. For those who haven’t been to Remington’s recently, you’ll be delighted to try some of our new menu items, such as Pistachio Chicken Breast Dijon Marinated, Herb

& Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Whole Grain Mustard Cream Sauce, served with mashed potatoes, Smoked Roasted Beef Short Ribs served with mashed red skin potatoes, and our Homemade Pizzas topped with beef ribs & shaved parmesan cheese, or pepperoni. While we delight your senses of taste and smell with wonderful aromas and flavors created in our kitchen, enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the atrium while listening to live music performed nightly, Tuesday through Saturday. Tim “The Moondog” Perez performs the “Oldies” you grew up with, from 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays we have great Jazz Music by Rene Sandoval & The South Texas Jazz Band, from 9 p.m.-1a.m. Our buffets are served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner is served 5 p.m.-10 p.m. At other times you can always place your order from our lounge. Come on over and enjoy the warm hospitality of South Texas at Remington’s Restaurant and Embassy Suites Hotel. Bienvenidos!

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Welcome Back Winter Friends!

Please join us for your dancing and entertainment this season.

DANCE • 7-10pm Nov. 11 • Leslie

Nov. 21 • Jealous Heart Dec. 5 • Ralph & the Cruisers Dec. 9 • Hot Rodz

Ron & Cheryl Schimmel Activity Directors 1401 S. Cage Blvd. Pharr, TX.

(956) 787-5773 V ictoria P alms r esort

602 N. Victoria Rd. Donna, Texas 78537 • (956)782-3263 *Schedule Subject to Change*

The Crowning Touch

DANCE TUESDAYS WITH LOUIS GOMEZ

Nov. 18 & 25 Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 • $5 THURSDAY DANCE

Nov. 13, Dec 11• Sweet Water FRIDAY DANCE

Dec. 26 • The Cruisers $5 CRAFT SHOW

Saturdays Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14 8 a.m. - 12 noon COMMUNITY PATIO SALE

Saturday • Nov. 22, Feb. 21 8 a.m. - 12 noon Karen Humphrey, Activity Director For more info: 956-782-3263

Welcome Back

To Our Winter Texan Friends Country Jams Every Saturday • 12-12:30 PM Starting 1st Sat. in Dec. KARAOKE Every Saturday • 3-6 PM Friday Night Dances

DIEGO - Nov. 21 • $5 Route 66 - Nov. 28 • $5 Entertainment Dec. 2 • Razz Ma Tazz $5 JD & Lynn Murray Activity Directors

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Welcome Back, Winter Texan Friends! Kicking off our Saturday Dance Texas Country Band Dance - Every Saturday 7pm - 10pm • $5

FRIDAY DANCES 7-10PM • $5 Nov. 7 - Sweetwater Nov. 14 - Jealous Heart Nov. 21 - Steven May Nov. 28 - Diego

SAT. CRAFT SHOWS Dec. 6, Jan 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7 8AM to noon

TUESDAY DANCES Route 66 Nov 18 & 25

ENTERTAINMENT • 2PM

Church Services Every Sunday • 9am Everyone Welcome!

8:30PM -12:30 - Steven May & Southern Knights Band $12.00 - Tickets available at Activity Office

7PM-10PM • $5

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1048 N. Alamo – Alamo, TX

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We would like to welcome back all our Winter Texan Friends!

Every Wednesday Dance Bottomline Band

7pm - 10pm • $5.00 pp

BYOB • Setups & Snacks Available Singles Welcome

Craft Show

Sat. Nov. 15 • 8 am Coffee & Donuts Available Lunch @11am New Year’s Eve Dance Bottomline Band $15 p.p. Reserved Seats

Get your special seat early! Steven & Sue Graham Activity Directors 101 East Sioux Road • Pharr (956) 787-6461

DEC. 14 • RAZZ MA TAZZ • $5

New Year’s Eve Dance

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Donna, Noon-2pm, PARKS CALENDAR served. From pg. 14

Paradise 301 E. Hall Acres Rd. Pharr TX 78577 Resort S. HWY. 281 Estate (Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

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All Park-Wide Yard Sale Nov. 8 • 8am

Every Saturday Dances

Nov. 15 • Sweetwater • $5 Nov. 22 • Lost in Times (Jack Kay) • $5 7pm - 10pm • Doors open at 6pm

Every Tuesday Bingo • 7pm

Sandwiches Before Bingo • 5pm

Every Wednesday Jams

Starting Dec. 2 • 12:30pm - 3pm Lunch Served 11:30am “All Musicians Welcome”

Every Thursday Karaoke Starting Dec. 4 • 6:30pm

Every Saturday Breakfast Starting Dec. 6 • 7:30 • 9am

Every Sunday Church Services

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available. Country Western Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1pm, Dance & sing along. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Meatloaf Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. 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. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Joy Norris & Country Sunshine & Brass, ice and pop available, $5pp atd. Tuesday, November 11 Beginning Line Dancing - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am, Mercedes ISD Band and ROTC Veterans Day Tribute, cost: pass the hat. Veterans Day Flag Raising & Tribute Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-1pm, A time and place to honor our Veterans. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park,-

North Hall, lunch-

Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Lunch served 11:30am1pm. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donation. Country Jam and Pre-Meal - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, Pre jam meal begins at 4pm and jam begins at 5:30pm. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm. Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, Bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Food served at 5:30pm, snack bar open during bingo. Wednesday, November 12 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancake Breakfast - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am. 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. Open Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2pm, Recreational hall, everyone welcome, lunch and concessions available. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 23

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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 midnight, November 13, 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: ______________ EMAIL: _____________________________________ARE YOU A WINTER TEXAN? YES ____ NO_____ How many years have you been coming to the Valley? _____

If you would like to subscribe to our free Winter Texan Times e-mail newsletter check here: ___ (Provide your email address above.) (The Winter Texan Times does not share your information with anyone else.) Mail completed form to: Winter Texan Times • 1217 N Conway Ave. • Mission, TX 78572 ONLINE: Complete the survey online at www.wttrgv.com. FAX: You may fax a photocopy of this form to 956-585-2304. (Do not attempt to fax the newsprint copy as it will be too dark to read.) EMAIL: Send us an email to survey@wttrgv.com and we will reply and send you the survey form to complete and email back. Contest Rules: Fill out the survey form in full and mail, email or fax to Winter Texan Times by midnight, November 13. Or fill out the online form at www.wttrgv.com. Limit one entry per person. A winner will be drawn at random from the qualified entries received. If the winner has left the Valley when we draw the name, we will notify the winner by email or phone and the $150 check will be mailed when a valid mailing address is provided. Must be a Winter Texan to be eligible.

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From pg. 20 Jams - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Acoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, Free admission, open to the public, refreshments available. Hamburger/Hot Dog/Chicken - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6pm, Meal includes choice of hamburger, chicken or two hot dogs with chips, drink & dessert, $5pp. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5-9pm, Harry and Judy, BYOB. 1015 Sunshine Karaoke - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 5:30pm. Thursday, November 13 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. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Cookies, bars, and popcorn are served. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 3-4:30pm, Diego, $3pp, south hall, BYOB & munchies. 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.

Friendship hall, entertainment. Friday, November 14 Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, sign up 9:30am, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Garza Produce - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10am-Noon. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. 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. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, Edcouch-Elsa High School Estudiantina. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May & The Southern Knights, $5pp, BYOB.

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SHARYLAND DENTAL CARE FAMILY DENTISTRY Tim W. Brann D.D.S.

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November 6, 2014 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com His father was a farmer in Utah who want“I could align myself very closely with couple of years, but Holbrook said they’d EARTH BORN ed to get out of the cold and snow in 1955. the concept of organic, using natural pesti- already seen that organic citrus could be

From pg. 01 and he and his wife have decided it’s time to take a step back from the business. They’ve had several offers from growers to take over the store, but when it came time to pass the torch, Will Klement said family was important. His own grandchildren all had a part in the store, and his daughter-in-law helped run it until recently. That’s why the Klements turned to the Holbrooks, another Mission family with deep citrus-growing roots. “I thought these people would probably do the best job because I knew that he had his son-in-law with him,” Klement said. “Family was involved with it, and that’s kind of what you need.” Dennis Holbrook, owner of South Tex Organics, and his family are taking over the market with a grand opening scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7. Under the name Earth Born Market, the store will continue to sell all the products the Klement shop has become known for in the area. In fact, last week, Will Klement showed the Holbrook women the right way to make fudge. (Insider tip: The recipe calls for fresh pecans, none of that prepackaged stuff.) On top of keeping up with old favorites at the market, the Holbrooks plan to introduce organic alternatives as well as vegetables. Farming is in Dennis Holbrook’s roots.

Plus, the farm, shared with other family members, was too small to sustain four families. Holbrook’s parents first visited the Valley in November when already there was snow on the ground in Utah. In comparison, the Valley looked like paradise. “The comment that my father made to my mother as they were going back to Utah, is if the Valley is half as good as these people say it is, this will be good,” Holbrook said. And it was. The Holbrooks had to learn a different type of farming in South Texas, but soon they became friends with developers and began to plant groves and manage properties for absentee landowners. Dennis Holbrook grew up in the business. As young as 10, he remembered his father giving him a hoe with a broken handle to hoe cotton. When it came time to pick the cotton, Holbrook was too small to carry a regular cotton sack, so his father put two gunnysacks together for the young boy to carry. The next year, Holbrook was driving a tractor, and he eventually moved up to applying herbicide and insecticide to crops. At 23, Holbrook bought the grove care company from his parents, having returned home from college. The business grew from there. In the early ’80s, several things happened that pushed Holbrook to get involved in growing products organically.

cides, using beneficial insects–what Mother Nature supplies or makes available to you,” Holbrook said. “You’re looking at being able to utilize what nature already had in place.” In ’81 and ’82, he said, Texas had an oversupply of grapefruit and was selling a ton of citrus for $15. Nowadays, he said, a 40-pound box sells for more than $15. At that time, Dennis Holbrook said they weren’t able to sell the citrus for what production costs, and he was looking for a way to make ends meet. That’s when he started researching growing organic, and there wasn’t a lot of information available. It was also about that time that Texas Tech came to him and asked if they could do a blind study on his employees to test for pesticide residues. Holbrook agreed, but only if he was tested as well. “All the times I was a teenager, I was running those kinds of machines, working for a crop duster and mixing chemicals,” he said. “I had the highest (residue) levels of anybody at our company.” Then in ’83, a 100-year freeze hit. The number of grapefruit acres in South Texas dropped from 75,000 to 35,000. That’s when Dennis Holbrook made the move to organic, setting five-year goals for himself to decide if it was worth it. He surpassed those goals in three years. Whole Foods was his first customer. The hundred-year freeze in ’89 put the citrus business out of commission for a

successful. To pay the bills, they started planting vegetables. Holbrook said he and his family had talked about starting a market like Klement’s but never moved on it, so when the Klements met with him about taking it over, he thought it would be a good fit. Plus, it enabled him to bring his own son, Russon, back home to help run the business. Russon Holbrook’s background is mainly in business and investment, but he said he’s ready to return to his roots. That’s why he brought his own family back home. “The store was developed as a result of (the Klements) wanting to teach their children the value of hard work,” Russon Holbrook said. “The same mentality that my grandfather taught my father and my father taught me is the same mentality that I want to pass on to my kids as well.” “That’s the culture we want to create, keep the same homey, country feel, but modernize it with today’s methodology of farming.”

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Nov. 6 – Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts, 660 East Ringgold Street, opens yearlong exhibit “Celebrating Space.” Museum open Tues. to Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (956) 542-0941. Nov. 6 – The Edinburg Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host the annual welcome back Winter Texans at the Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, 2929 Kenyon Road. Admission is $3 for dinner, drinks, door prizes and entertainment. Hours: 3-6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, 602 W. University or by calling (956) 383-4974. Nov. 6 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset, McAllen presents “Movie Night Central Park Effect,” 6 p.m. Admission $3. Nov. 8 – First Presbyterian Church of Mission, 1102 Ash Drive, will host their Second Annual Crafts Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free. Nov. 8 – McAllen Public Library, 4100 N. 23rd Street, will hold its first book festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Nov. 8 – Port Isabel Ghost Tour meets at 8 p.m. at Port Isabel Lighthouse, $10 admission. Tickets available at Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and Museums of Port Isabel. Nov. 9 – State Farm Arena presents Li-

onel Richie, 7:30 p.m. Admission. Nov. 11 – McAllen Symphonic Band presents, “Heroes” at Trinity Worship Center, Exp. 281 & Nolana, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Tickets available from Wilder Resorts locations, Weslaco Chamber, McAllen Community Centers, and at door if available. For more information call 956-681-3355. Nov. 12 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria, will present a Campfire with a Naturalist presentation, “Bats” at 6 p.m., admission $5. Call (956) 381-9922 for information. Nov. 13 – UT-RGV presents Symphonic Band in Fall Concert in Berry Fine & Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Nov. 13 – 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. Nov. 13 – Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana (between Sugar and Jackson Roads) in Pharr, will host a chicken dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eat in or carry out, $5 per plate. Nov. 13 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Birds of the North Woods” by Eric Bruhnke at 6 p.m., admisSee EVENTS CALENDAR pg. 28

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www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES November 6, 2014 27 lems resulting from cerebral palsy, missing support the cause. The Nomad Shrine Club, and running through March. They also host SHRINERS limbs or limb deficiencies are also treated, located at 1044 Nolana, between Sugar and All You Can Eat Breakfasts on Wednesday

From pg. 04 who live in the United States. Shriners Hospitals are dedicated to helping children regardless of where they live. The Winter Texan Times dropped by the La Feria site on a day when a small orthopedic clinic was being conducted. McMillian explained that small clinics do not involve doctors. Technicians come down from Houston to adjust braces, walkers, and other orthopedic equipment the children need. These clinics take place four to seven times a year. There are also four large, two-day clinics when doctors from Shriners Hospital in Houston come down to see existing patients, examine new patients and determine what types of treatments are needed. Similar clinics are held in Pharr where doctors from the burn hospital come down to see patients. Some of the patients need treatments that cannot be administered at the clinic. That is the reason the transportation network is so large. McMillian said the Houston Shriners Hospital treats children with scoliosis and spinal deformities, clubfoot and related deformities, osteogensis imperfecta, spinal bifida and melodysplasia and neuromuscular disorders. Children suffering from hand problems, hip disorders, orthopaedic prob-

in addition to other conditions. If a doctor decides a child must be treated in the hospital, arrangements are made to take the child to Houston or Galveston. The Shriners use 15-passenger vans and the drivers are all volunteers. The annual report for 2013 showed a total of 112 van trips to Houston or Galveston, with a total of 923 children transported along with their guardians by 423 volunteer drivers. Through September of 2014, over 1000 children have been transported. With three months left in the year, it is obvious the need is growing. Children with afternoon appointments are picked up at the border in Reynosa at 4 a.m. for the trip. For those going on a two-day trip the bus leaves at 8 a.m. They receive a snack in Wharton, but eat a meal that evening in the hospital cafeteria before going to a hotel located near the hospital. The bill is paid for by the Shriners. The children on the late run will see the doctors in the morning of the second day. If a child needs surgery, he or she and the guardian can stay at the hospital. McMillian said all costs are borne by the Shriners. The children and their guardians do not need to bring any money. Valley Shriners work hard all year to

Jackson Roads in Pharr, will have a chicken Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The meal is $5 per plate to eat in or carry out. The Rio Grande Valley Shrine, located at 13415 US Expressway 83 in La Feria (on north frontage road) holds Bingos each Tuesday at 7 p.m. starting Nov. 18

from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. for $6, December through March. Call (956) 797-1524 for information. One fundraiser that has become popular with Winter Texans is a casino party, which the Shriners run. They put them on at Trophy Gardens and several other parks in the past couple of years.

From will also perform “Taps” at the end of the ceremony. The young, talented Valley native singer Stephen Lopez will sing the “Stars Spangled Banner” and “American Soldier.” There will be a 21-gun salute by the McAllen Police Honor Guard and Colors will be presented by the McAllen Police Department. Plummer told the Winter Texan Times that the Veterans War Memorial of Texas continues to get state and national attention. Recently, members of 300 Daughters of the American Revolution gathered in McAllen for a convention. They visited the war memorial as part of the activities planned during the convention. Afterward, they voted to fund an eight-foot statue of Patrick Henry making his “Give me Liberty or Death” speech to be placed in the section of the memorial dedicated to the

pg. 01 American Revolution. The statue will be made by sculptor Douglas Clark and will be ready for dedication on April 19, 2015, exactly 240 years to the day he uttered those famous words. It will be placed in the Plaza of Liberty honoring the American Revolution that started in 1775 in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. Plummer also said the war memorial will be receiving a coat of arms for George Washington that was originally placed at the DAR headquarters in Washington by members of the Texas chapters of DAR. When that building was torn down, the coat of arms was returned to Texas and will be placed at the McAllen memorial. The Veterans War Memorial of Texas is located to the west of the McAllen Convention Center on Ware Road, just north of Expressway 83.

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Editor’s Note: Reunions and Meetings may be submitted by email to news@wintertexantimes.com. To confirm the Winter Texan Times has received your reunions submissions, text Kathy Olivarez at (956) 331-9472. Submission deadline is Thursday, one week prior to publication date. We publish reunions two weeks in advance only. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 11, at noon at the Echo Hotel, Edinburg. Lunch

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From pg. 06 hearsing and playing a variety of music. The band is under the auspices of McAllen’s Parks and Recreation Department. The 2014-2015 season concert dates include: Dec. 16 – “Stille Nacht;” Feb. 10 – “Let’s Dance!” and March 24 – “Journey Through American Music.” All concerts are held at Trinity Worship Center (Exp. 281 and Nolana) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at all Wilder Resorts locations, Weslaco Chamber of Commerce, all McAllen Community Centers and at the door the evening of the concert (if available).

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From pg. 25 sion $3. Nov. 13-16 – Pharr Community Theater presents “Pat and Lyndon,” a play about the Vietnam War, 317 W. Gore Street in the Carnahan Elementary auditorium, Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m., admission, $7. Call (956) 655-9308 for information.

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