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Shriners Clowns with Dr. Norbury

Shriners Nomad Hall in Pharr helps burn victims

By Kathy Olivarez Shriners Hospitals all over the United States have long been known for providing free medical treatment to children who are burn victims or who have orthopedic disorders. But people may not realize they also take children from foreign countries as well. Because of the Valley’s close proximity to Mexico, Shriners have been very active in the here helping children have access to Shriners Hospitals. The transportation unit that runs between the border and Shriners Hospitals in Texas is the largest transportation unit in the United States. To cut down on costs, children with burns are treated both at the hospital in Galveston and at an outpatient clinic in Pharr, which is held twice a year. Children with orthopedic problems go the Shriners Hall in La Feria where outpatient clinics are also held twice a year. There are 22 Shriners Hospitals located throughout North America, including facilities in Galveston, Cincinnati, Sacramento and Boston. Dr. William Norbury, M.D. told the Winter Texan Times the staff from the burn hospital in Galveston and the orthopedic hospital come to the Valley twice a year for outpatient clinics because it is much easier financially to see a group of children here than it is to transport the children to Galveston. Doctors examine the children and see which ones need to be transported to Galveston or Houston for further treatment. The Galveston hosSee SHRINERS pg. 27

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Historical Museum brings history to life

By Kathy Olivarez Mission Historical Museum is one of the best small town museums in the Rio Grande Valley. With Director Luis Contreras at the helm and his talented staff, the museum has a range of exhibits, events and displays planned for the winter season. The museum has a historical exhibit depicting life in the early days of the city and on the ranches nearby, along with the Shary Room honoring John Shary, known as the Father of the Texas Citrus Industry. Another display honors Cleo Dawson, early Mission pioneer who wrote the book “She Came to the Valley,” about experiences in her childhood as a Mission pioneer. The book was made into a movie and copies of the book are for sale in the museum’s gift shop. The Sports Room honors several of Mission’s hometown boys who achieved Museum Courtyard great sports successes. Tom Landry, who The courtyard at Mission Historical Museum has been beautifully landscaped with a See MUSEUM pg. 26 fountain, pavers, a butterfly garden and a grassy lawn to hold outdoor events.

Mission: The place to stay and play

By Kathy Olivarez When Winter Texans first started coming to the RGV many years ago, Mission was a small community known for its agricultural (especially citrus) production. But a lot has changed over the years. In a poll earlier this year Mission was named the fastest growing small city in the nation. In spite of the growth Mission still retains a lot of its small town flavor. In fact, so many Winter Texans have discovered it, there are more Winter Texan RV parks and subdivisions in Mission than in any other city in the Valley. They like the small town flavor, the warm weather and the lesser amount of humidity than is found closer to the coast. Many Winter Texans say they have less trouble with arthritis in Mission than along the coast. But there are other reasons to stay in Mission as well. For Winter Texans who enjoy nature and the outdoors, there are several attractions in or near Mission. The national headquarters of the World Birding Center (WBC) is located on Bentsen Palm Drive at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. This is a unique area with several ecosystems represented and

Tom Landry Mural A mural artist is shown last year restoring the Tom Landry mural in Downtown Mission. Bill and Gen Long, of Mission, commissioned local artist Manuel Hinojosa to create the original mural, which was dedicated September 18, 1995 by Coach Landry himself. the favored by many migrating birds as bicycles are and tram rides are offered, their stopover place during migration. As allowing visitors to get off and stay many as 500 species of birds have been awhile before moving to another area of spotted at the Mission WBC and the other the park. For information, call 956-584eight WBC satellites spread throughout 9156. the Valley. While cars are not permitted, See STAY AND PLAY pg. 15

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Nov. 19 -- Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “Welcome Back, Winter Texan Fiesta” at the Edinburg Activity Center, 203 E. Palm Drive from 3 to 6 p.m. Admission is $3 and includes a dinner. Entertainment will be provided. Pick up tickets at Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, 602 W. University Drive prior to the event. Call (956) 383-4974 for more information. Nov 19-Nov. 29 -- International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana, McAllen, will feature “Through a Transcendent Lens,” by Dewane Hughes and Alexic Serio. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors 55+. Call (956) 682-0123 for information. Nov. 19 -- UTRGV Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., TSC Arts Center-Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Nov. 20 -- Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “A Touch of Frost” featuring UTRGV Mariachi Aztlan, at UTRGV Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Call (956) 661-1615 or go online to www.valleyorchestra.org. Nov. 20-22 -- Inaugural South Texas Balloon Festival will be held at Rio Grande Valley Livestock Showgrounds in Mercedes, Fri., 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun., 5 a.m. Admission adults $10. Nov. 21 -- Historic Harlingen Walking

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tour starts at 9 a.m. at Java Café on Jackson Street. Call (956) 261-4910 for information. Free. Nov. 21 -- King Ranch Hand Breakfast, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., King Ranch, Hwy 141, Kingsville. Call (361) 221-0116 for information. Nov. 21 -- Mission Historical Museum will present “Plant a Victory Garden: Container Gardening,” 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Led by master-gardener Jerry Maples. Nov. 22 -- MOSTHistory, 200 N. Closner, Edinburg, will present CacheTones as their Sunday Afternoon Speaker Series at 2 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors over 62. Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 -- Brownsville’s Holiday Village will be open in Dean Porter Park. Cottages will be lit from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. Free. Nov. 21 -- “Noche de Guitarra,” 7:30 p.m. at TSC Performing Arts Center-Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Nov 24 -- UTRGV Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. at UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg. For more information call the UTRGV Box Office at (956) 665-3881. Nov. 25 -- Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty, presents “En mi Casita Pioneer Days - How to Make Homemade

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Empanadas.” 2 p.m. in the Museum Annex. Reservations requested. Call (956) 580-8646. Nov. 27 -- Harlingen Art Night, downtown Harlingen, 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 28 -- Historic Harlingen Walking Tour starts at 9 a.m. at Java Café on Jackson Street. Call (956) 261-4910 for information. Free. December Dec. 1 – Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Dec. 1 -- UTRGV Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., at UTRGV Performing Arts Complex-Edinburg. For more information call the UTRGV Box Office at (956) 6653881. Dec. 1 -- UTRGV Mariachi Aztlan, 7:30 p.m. TSC Arts Center, Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Dec. 1-31 -- The city of Hidalgo will sponsor the Festival of Lights nightly. For information, call Hidalgo City Hall at 956843-2286. Dec. 2 -- Mission Historical Museum presents “En mi Casita-How to Make pan de Polvo” at 2 p.m. in the annex. Reservations requested to (956) 580-8646. Dec. 3 -- Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty, opens Retablos Exhibit.” The exhibit will be held in the annex building facing Tom Landry Street. For information call (956) 580-8646. Free admission. Dec. 3 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger Talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information.

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Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. will meet Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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 Reservations must be received by Dec. 1 for a Nebraska Winter Texan luncheon to be held Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Salsa Tex-Mex Restaurant, located at 1990 West Hwy 83, Mercedes. RSVP to Oly Oleson at (402) 319-0209 or Joanne Oleson at (402) 659-5278.

Carriage Travel Club The Carriage Travel Club will have its December RGV Luncheon at Ann's Restaurant (San Juan) on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 11:30. All Carriage and Lifestyle owners and their guests are invited to attend.

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McAllen Memorial Choir to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

McAllen Memorial Choir to present ‘Guys and Dolls’ One of Broadway’s best musicals, “Guys & Dolls,” comes to the Valley in McAllen Memorial High School Choir’s 27th annual musical production. “Guys & Dolls” is a Tony Award-winning show, which features a book by Abe Burrows and unforgettable music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Loesser’s score includes fan-favorites such as “Luck Be A Lady,” “If I Were A Bell,” “Adelaide’s Lament,” “Sit Down You’re Rocking the

Boat,” and more. With its unforgettable songs and a cast of gamblers, gals and gangsters, “Guys & Dolls” is musical entertainment sure to entertain. Performances will be at the McAllen Memorial High School Auditorium at 101 E. Hackberry and will run on Dec. 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 956-632-5258. Tickets can also be purchased on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Memorial High School in McAllen (101 E. Hackberry) from 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

The Museum of South Texas History (“MOSTHistory”) will introduce The CacheTones, a musical group making waves across the Rio Grande Valley, for a distinctive musical Sunday Speaker Series experience Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. The CacheTones is a vibrant duo that performs a new genre of music, “Rhythm & Bliss.” Band members Rich Heart and Ernesto Vergara will perform an exclusive show in the Grand Lobby at the Museum of South Texas History. They will be performing a mix of salsa, reggae and cumbia

with the support of keyboards, congas and rhythm instruments such as the cowbell. The duo will be available for comments and questions pertaining to the music genre. Bring family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of spirited music that celebrates the joys of living. Museum admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors 62 and older. The Museum of South Texas History is located at 200 North Closner Blvd., in Edinburg. For more information, call MOSTH at 956-383-6911.

South Texas College (STC) Theatre is ready to light some fireworks with their 2015 production of Beth Henley’s comedy, “The Miss Firecracker Contest.” The production will run Nov. 19 - 21, starting at 8 p.m., with an additional Sunday, Nov. 22 matinee at 2 p.m. All performances will take place at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts Main Stage, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Set in Brookhaven, Mississippi, just days before the Fourth of July, Carnelle Scott, A.K.A. “Miss Hot Tamale,” is rehearsing furiously for the Miss Firecracker Contest in the hopes of salvaging her tarnished reputation and leaving town in a blaze of glory. When her cousin, Elain, and eccentric brother, Delmount, come home for a visit, their pasts and secrets catch up to them, causing all kinds of challenges for Carnelle. The hilarity begins when everyone rallies to help Carnelle win the pageant while trying to escape her problems. “I fell in love with this play the first time I saw it when I was in college,” says Director Joel Jason Rodriguez. “Carnelle’s desire to be accepted, and what she learns about herself by trying to make that

happen is the reason I love this play so much. This play is filled with so many hilarious situations and off the wall characters. I think we can all identify with them at some level.” General admission tickets are $10. Senior citizen tickets are $5. The play contains some strong language and mature themes. The Nov. 22 matinee production will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Cash ticket purchases can be made one hour before the performance at the box office. If use of a credit or debit card is desired go online using a credit or debit card at https://secure.touchnet.com/ C20193_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=13 prior to the show.

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Business Guide.................. Pg. 26 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 28 Coupon Index..................... Pg. 27 Events Calendar................. Pg. 03 Medical Services................ Pg. 22 Parks Calendar................... Pg. 06 Reunions & Meetings........ Pg. 03 Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 16 WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 20

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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 19 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. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Session - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served. All jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Wesla-

co, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, doors open at 2:30pm, BYOB, ice, popcorn and pop available. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, spaghetti & meatballs with mixed green salad & garlic bread, $7pp. 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. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp. Friday, November 20 Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, come join us in memorializing Gary Legrid and his music, coffee and cookies served. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Diego, $5pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp. Friday Nite Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV

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From pg. 6 Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May and The Southern Knights, $6pp, popcorn and soda for sale. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, welcome home dance with Travis Country, $5pp, open to the public, pop and water available for a small charge. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp, in ballroom. Saturday, November 21 Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, french toast, $3pp, bring your own plate/silverware. Park Wide & Club House Garage Sale Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 7am-Noon. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, 2 eggs, hash browns, wheat toast & coffee, $3pp; 2 eggs, choice of bacon(3), sausage(1) or ham(1), hash browns, wheat toast & coffee, $3.75pp; biscuit with sausage gravy & coffee, $2.50pp; (2) pancakes, plain or blueberry, & coffee $2.75; side of sausage (2), ham(1) or bacon(3), 2 eggs, $2ea; hash browns $1, coffee $.75, orange juice $1.25. 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 Sale and Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served, home made tacos, sloppy joes and pies. Yard Sale - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8amNoon. Fall Flea Market - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8-10am, coffee and donuts served for a minimal fee. Biscuits and Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, please enter by side gate on Sioux Rd., juice and coffee provided. Community Wide Patio Sale - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Phil Burnette Band, BYOB and snacks, soda and water for sale. Show - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, The Chamberlainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show, $6pp. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 8 Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp. Sunday, November 22 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. 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. 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, commnunion 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 Chuch - 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. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:3010:30am, 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 - 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. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission HWest Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, -ice cream social. Gospel Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, -5:30pm, rootbeer floats at halftime $1, hosted by Ray & Gynger. y Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley ,Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. - Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, ,Texas Country Band, $5pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharr-paradisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. - Entertainment - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South lRV Park, Mercedes, 7-8:30pm, Leslie Blasing, $5pp. Monday, November 23 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, WeslaHco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, ,BYOB, or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Hamburger Night - Mission West Re,sort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, ,fries, drinks and homemade pies. l Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Misesion, 4:30-6pm, Lasagna. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, ,6-8:30pm, snacks available. Tuesday, November 24 , h Craft Sale - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7amNoon, lunch served. 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. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Oleanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations taken, popcorn and soda for sale. Food - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, fee. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Country, all welcome. Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out, all welcome. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Serjio Sanchez, $10pp, in ballroom. Wednesday, November 25 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancakes - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce, coffee, $3pp, B.Y.O.T.S. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Accoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, ballroom, free admission, refreshments available, open to the public. 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, Regan James, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh, $5pp. Thursday, November 26 Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen

Harlingen, 1pm. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments 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. 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. Friday, November 27 Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Open Variety Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am-12pm, refreshments available at break. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, come join us in memorializing Gary Legrid and his music, coffee and cookies served. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Join us at 5pm for a Soup Dinner and free line dance prior to the dance. Combination ticket is $9. Call 956-783-4587 at least one week in advance.

gen, 7pm, Diego, $7pp, popcorn and soda available. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe & Country Boys, $5pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Howard & Bard Bedient, $5pp. Friday Nite Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Louie Long and The Drifters, $5pp, popcorn and soda for sale. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, E-Hula Mai (Hula Dancers), $6pp. Dance - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Country Band, BYOB, set ups for sale. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Pelican West, in Ballroom, $10pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Saturday, November 28 Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, sausage, bicuits and gravy, $3pp, bring your own plate/silverware. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, 2 eggs, hash browns, wheat toast & coffee, $3pp; 2 eggs, choice of bacon(3), sausage(1) or ham(1), hash browns, wheat toast & coffee, $3.75pp; bis-

$2.75; side of sausage (2), ham(1) or bacon(3), 2 eggs, $2ea; hash browns $1, cof-7 fee $.75, orange juice $1.25. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mis-a sion, 7-8:30am, sausage/biscuit gravy,$ bring plate/silverware, $3pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen,C 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits &6 gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. P Fall Flea Market - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7:30am-Noon, bake sale, silent auc-7 tion and breakfast available. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone in-G vited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravys breakfast, bring your own table service. v Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is pro-H vided. K Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park,m Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tick-8 ets sold. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco,H 7-10pm, Larry & Mona, $5pp, BYOB ors beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. a Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, BYOBC and snacks, soda and water for sale. P Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo,1 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission,A See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13 B

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From pg. 12 7-10pm, Ron E. Band. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Diego, $6pp. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Country Roland Band, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Sipe Sutton, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Country Band. Sunday, November 29 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. 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. 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, commnunion 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 Chuch - 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. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:3010:30am, 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 - 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. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 ice cream social. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Concert - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:15pm. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-8pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $5pp.

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Folks at Mission West enjoy ice cream social

By Kathy Olivarez A visit to an ice cream social at Mission West gave the Winter Texan Times an opportunity to ask people who attended what they like to do in the Rio Grande Valley. Although it is still early in the season, residents are starting to trickle in said Brenda Hill, former manager of Mission West, who was in change of the ice cream social. Bob and Sylvia Jolliff of Indiana say they spend mot of their time participating in activities at the park and on the

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golf course. They enjoy bingo and Sylvia takes part in the beanbag baseball games on Tuesdays and enjoys water aerobics. They love the shows from Branson with stars like John Sager and other shows like the Redhead Express and Goldwing Express. The couple eats most of their meals in the park and take part in most park sponsored meals but do enjoy eating out at one of the burger places or a steakhouse. The couple has previously taken part in a World Gospel Mission sponsored by the Wesleyan Church and found there was a school in McAllen sponsored by the mission, so the volunteer they time there one day a week. When they first started coming down to the Valley, they enjoyed visiting Monterrey and other sites in Mexico but now only go to Progreso. They also love going to the Don-Wes Flea Market. Fred May of Ontario, Canada said his favorite thing to do in the Valley is eat. He enjoys the meals provided for the park but likes the roadhouse restaurants when he goes out to eat. Bob also enjoys taking motorcycle trips. He participates in poker rallies and other charity rides around the Valley. Mission West has a group of about 10 riders who travel to the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio and even as far as Big

Bend National Park. These trips are usually in December or March. His wife, Darlene, enjoys golf and line dancing and the park’s beanbag baseball games. She also enjoys crafts and helped crochet and knit caps for local school children last year. The couple goes to dances all over the Valley. They enjoy shopping in Progreso but do not go into other parts of Mexico. Jerry McHenry of Oklahoma has been coming to the RGV since 2002 and enjoys playing all kinds of board games. He gets his exercise playing golf, and he loves the jams in the park, especially the Sunday Gospel Jams. His favorite thing is eating and he loves all the different foods he finds in the Valley, especially the Mexican food. Allen and Cheryl Unrue came to the Valley from Kansas because they love to square dance. They enjoy dancing at the Peppermint Palace with Jerry Story as caller and also other parks across the Valley. They have been coming for 23 years. “We have watched a great deal of change since we first started coming when there were still agricultural fields along the expressway between the cities. Now it is just one long city,” says Cheryl. “Unfortunately,” says Cheryl, “square dancing in a lost art and many of the clubs that were here have now dissolved beSee MISSION WEST pg. 15

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Allen and Cheryl Unrue cause young people do not square dance.â&#x20AC;? When they first came to the Valley they could travel all over Mexico so they made one trip down the east coast to Veracruz, the pyramids and Oaxaca to see the Mayan ruins. They made another trip to Puerto gVallarta on the west coast. They made a trip to Old Guerrero and Battery City, where everything is made of batteries. They are saddened it is no longer safe to visit these destinations that many Winter Texans would enjoy seeing. They have come to love Mexican food and also enjoy the local steakhouses.

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From pg. 1 Just to the east of the Birding Center is the National Butterfly Center, at 3333 Butterfly Drive, the only botanical garden dedicated solely to preservation of butterfly habitat. It is a unique experience in that many species of butterflies have discovered, including some seldom spotted in the United States. Call 956-583-5400 for directions, hours and information. To learn more about the ecology along the Rio Grande River, the Riverside Dreamer, a pontoon boat, takes visitors up and down the river between Anzalduas Dam and Bentsen State Park. The boat ride offers a leisurely way to enjoy views of the wildlife, water fowl and scenic vistas that can only be seen from the river. Since the Riverside Dreamer dock is right next to the Riverside Club, the club has become a Winter Texan hot spot for dinner, live music and drinks. Call 956-5814477 for more information. And a little to the west is Rancho El Charco, located at 124 Kika de la Garza Blvd. in La Joya. About a 15-minute drive from McAllen, this is a must-see spot that offers wagon rides, a petting zoo with all kinds of animals, as well as biking and hiking opportunities to enjoy the birds, wildlife and fauna of the RGV outdoors. The ranch is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to dusk. There is a See STAY AND PLAY pg. 24

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Monte Carlo Restaurant is Donna’s Hidden Jewel

“We come here to eat two to three days a week,” said Pastor Robert Holoday of Zion Lutheran Church in Alamo. “Most people learn about Monte Carlo from someone who has eaten here. It’s a hidden secret in Donna.” “We were introduced to Monte Carlo by some Winter Texans in our church and have been coming ever since because the food is good and the prices are reasonable.” “We especially like to eat here on Sundays because they serve ham, which is excellent,” the pastor added. “Many members of our congregation come and they love the chicken fried steak.” Located at 1705 Miller Ave. in Donna, one block south of Bus. 83, the restaurant serves economical meals with most still being under $10. The restaurant serves lunch only and is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., although they do catering for special events and can do special parties on request. The menu includes shrimp and fish; seven kinds of hamand the Tampiquena. And all were under $10. burgers, a variety of Mexican foods and its daily specials of I ordered the Mexican plate that consisted of a beef enchicken fried steak, grilled chicken breast, a Mexican plate chilada, a beef taco, rice and beans served with chips and salsa. The food was good and not greasy at all. The chips were crisp and the salsa had a good flavor. According to our waitress, this plate is the restaurant’s number one bestseller. Norma, Advertising Manager for the Winter Texan Times, joined me for lunch and had the chicken fried steak. She gave me a bite and I found it to be tender and tasty. Raul, also a member of the Winter Texan Times advertising staff, joined us and had the chicken breast. I tasted it as well and found it to be the best chicken breast I have ever eaten in a restaurant. The flavor was excellent and the chicken was very tender. Both of their meals were accompanied by three sides: mashed potatoes, corn and green beans. Monte Carlo has been in business for 55 years – since 1960 – so they have had plenty of time to get it right, said Raul, who has eaten there on many previous occasions. “It’s a hidden jewel in Donna.”

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Go with Jo has many exciting travel destinations

One of the advantages of retirement is having the time to travel. While wintering in the Rio Grande Valley, many Winter Texans enjoy taking advantage of short excursions to nearby destinations such as San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Gruene, King Ranch and other Texas locations. Go with Jo Tours offers tours to all these destinations as well as an array of other locations including New Orleans and Las Vegas. She also continues to offer trips to interior Mexico and other international destinations. San Antonio is a favorite destination and three trips are planned for this year. On Nov. 27 the San Antonio Lights Up Tour will include reserved seats for the 34th annual Holiday River Parade, two nights at the Drury Plaza River Walk Hotel, four meals and hot hors d’oeuvres, and visits to the Institute of Texas Cultures, the Guenther House & Steve’s Homestead, the SAS General Store, an evening riverboat cruise and the Alamo and Mission San Jose. The San Antonio Christmas tour is Dec. 13 with almost the same agenda minus the parade. Tours are $379 per person double occupancy. A combination San Antonio and

Fredericksburg getaway will be offered Dec. 18 with two nights in San Antonio and a trip to Fredericksburg Trade Days and Biergarten, the LBJ National Park & Texas White House, the San Jose Mission and Gruene, the original German colony in Texas. The final trip to San Antonio will include the San Antonio Rodeo. The dates are to be announced, but the rodeo is usually around the end of February. Liston is planning two King Ranch tours this year on Dec. 26 and Jan. 21. Learn the history of this ranch that is so much a part of the history of South Texas. It includes the 12-mile loop tour with a guide who gives the history of the King Ranch. On Nov. 16 and Dec. 5 visit the Christmas House near Falfurrias. The Minton Sisters love Christmas and every room of their home, including the bathroom is decorated for the holidays. The trip includes lunch and shopping at the Minton Sister’s Santa’s Workshop. The Christmas House has become a tradition for many Valley residents. Quilters get ready! Jo plans a tour See GO WITH JO pg. 19

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of three major quilting stores in Corpus Christi on Feb. 16. Bring a sack lunch. Go with Jo also offers longer tours to other locations. A six-day tour of Big Bend that includes a visit to the Hallie Stillwell Museum, McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis and the Castolon Historic campground is planned for Feb. 28. A New Orleans Extravaganza will be held twice on Jan. 31 and Mar. 6. This is a six-day trip that includes the Tabasco Company, a New Orleans City Tour, the WWII Museum, Laura: A Creole Plantation, and lunch at the Cabin Restaurant. This year Jo is offering a new tour: Boogie On Over to Beautiful Biloxi on Feb. 21. It includes a tour in the Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accordion Factory, a crawfish lunch boil, an ecological boat tour, a city tour of the Rose de Lima Church and the Mardi Gras Museum, CafĂŠ Du Monde and five nights in a hotel. In addition to these tours, Jo offers international destinations. Jo will be leading a tour of the Holy Land when this paper comes out and says local churches often ask for tours. The tours are planned to fit their needs. During the summer she took a tour to Egypt, Lebanon and Israel and did not have any problems. Winter Texans who are interested can contact her to plan a tour.

Blue Danube River Cruise in September. Joe travels into Mexico into locations like San Miguel Allende and Mexico City. She recently toured Chiapas as well. In spite of the problems along the border she had no problems with the trip. For information about any of these tours call (956) 423-1446 in Harlingen or (956) 664-1446 in the Upper Valley. Or call 1-800-999-1446. For more information see www.gowithjo.com.

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nicipal Golf Course on Mayberry Road restaurant with a varied menu to meet the is a comfortable 27-hole course for Wintaste of almost all visitors. For informa- ter Texans looking to get some exercise but not play a rigorous PGA level course. tion, call 956-581-0397. Meadow Creek Golf Course is located at 1300 Circle Drive inside the Meadow Creek Subdivision. Winter Texans are invited and many frequently play there. Howling Trails Golf Course, an 18hole course located at 1910 Hole in One Drive, was formerly Martin Valley Golf Course. La Joya Independent School District purchased the course last year with the promise to keep the course open to the public for 25 years. Cimarron Country Club offers a private golf course located within the Cimarron Subdivision that is played by invitation only. Mexican Blue Wing at Bentsen State Park Sports fans will not want to miss the

Rancho El Charco is home to exotic animals as well as native wildlife. Tom Landry Mural at 101 E. Tom Landry with including the City of Mission’s Ave., which honors one of Mission’s namesake, La Lomita Chapel. The small favorite sons who coached the Dallas chapel built in the 1800s, was the first set-B Cowboys for 29 years. Landry played tlement in present-day Mission. Thought quarterback for the Mission Eagles as a the date is uncertain – one historical ac-a teenager; his father, Ray Landry, was the count says it was constructed in 1899; another says 1865 – what is certain is that city’s fire chief. For those who enjoy history, Mission this little chapel was the centerpiece of was developed out of a Spanish Land what became a small village on the banks grant sold to developers John Conway of the Rio Grande. La Lomita was built as a stopping and James Hoit. It was the first planned community in South Texas to have streets point for the Cavalry of Christ, a group with alleys so cars and buggies could be of French Oblate priests who served an area from Brownsville to Roma, riding parked behind the houses. The Oblate Historical District lies on horseback from ranch to ranch. At between Tom Landry Ave. on the south, one time there was a home where priests Doherty Avenue on the west, and Kika de could rest during their travels along with a warehouse for supplies, a post office and la Garza Loop on the north and east. There were schools, churches, stores other buildings near the chapel. Howevand parks in the area close enough for ever, a 1933 hurricane wiped the village ery one to walk in the early 1900s. Dips away but miraculously spared the chapel. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, locatwere planned in the roads to keep people from speeding and injuring those on foot. ed at 620 N. Dunlap, in Mission, was built Many of the older homes are gone but by the Oblates during the early 1900s. Conway Avenue, Mission’s main there are still a number of the Craftsman homes that came in a kit on the train and street, retains many of the older buildhad everything needed to build the home ings built in the early 1900s. There are right down to the nails. Look for the older several places to shop along Conway inhouses with front porches and two stone cluding Mission Western Wear store that pillars in front. See STAY AND PLAY pg. 25 T No tour of Mission could be complete c

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Birdwatchers get a great view from a treetop perspective on the Hawk Tower at Bentsen State Park.

than some of their competitors in McAllen. The Trevino Feed and Hardware Store is a nostalgic step back in time to the way feed stores looked when many Winter Texans (and the rest of us) were young. A newer shopping area is developing along Shary Road where a large shopping center with a big H-E-B Superstore as one anchor and Target as another is popular with everyone. The area between Business 83 and the Expressway and to the south is rapidly filling with new businesses. A Dairy Queen just opened last week! And other new national chain stores and restaurants are finding the Mission area to be a thriving economic center. The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, located in a beautiful building at 202 W. Tom Landry, extends a warm invitation for Winter Texans to come take a look at what Mission has to offer. Stop by the chamber office a pick up a few brochures and a map of the area to make your stay a little more enjoyable as you explore Mission.

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the dead by celebrating their lives. Dec. 3 through Feb. 7 the museum will From pg. 1 showcase an exhibit on the History of the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Also, in December, played quarterback for Mission High the Department 55 North Pole Village, School, coached the Dallas Cowboys for featuring Santa’s helpers getting ready 29 years. Leo Najo was the first Mexifor Christmas, will be on display in the can-American to play major league baseannex located on Tom Landry Ave. ball with the Chicago White Sox. Merced In January, “MISSION HISTORSolis rose to great heights as a wrestler. ICAL ICON: The Life of Tom Landry” program will open honoring this beloved coach who spent his childhood in Mission. Last year, the courtyard between the two buildings was renovated and beautified with wonderful landscaping, a butterfly garden, pavers, paths and facilities so it can be used for outdoor events. The museum courtyard will again be one of the sites for the Mega Winter Texan Fiesta in February. Last February, the museum put together a wonderful Mexican Mercado, bringing in artisans from Mexico who displayed and sold their art, pottery, clothing, candies and other goods. Live entertainment, including mariachis and other programs, were featured during the event. It was a first class production, and we look forward to another outstanding event this year. The museum will be presenting the 1939 Mission Eagles Football Team Dallas Cowboys legendary coach Tom Landry is pictured at center of the middle annual Mission Quilt Show in January along with a “Turning of the Quilts” row. He played quarterback for the Eagles.

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Mission Historical Museum program that will take place during the awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. in the annex. The Quilt Show runs from Jan. 9 to Feb. 6. Be sure and go by and vote for your favorite quilt – or enter a quilt of your own in the competition. New this year are cooking classes “En Mi Casita Pioneer Days” to be held Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16. Participants will learn how to make tortillas, empanadas, pan de polvo, and tamales. Classes start at 2 p.m. and reservations must be made See MUSEUM pg. 27

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From pg. 26 to assure enough cooking supplies are available. Look for the Dec.12 Historical Poinsettia Luncheon; tickets are $12 and reservations must be made. On Feb. 6, “Tacos, Tragos and Trio Valentines,” a dinner with musical entertainment will be celebrated with tastes of different kinds of tequila and tacos. There will be an admission charge. With so many exciting things going on at the Mission Historical Museum, Winter Texans may want to visit several times during the season.

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From pg. 1 pital specializes in burns and plastic surgery. While no major treatments are given at the clinics in Pharr or La Feria, doctors assess how well patients are doing and decide if they need to be referred to one of the hospitals for further treatment. Certain minor treatments can be performed, but mostly the clinics are for evaluation purposes. McMillian said the burn clinic is smaller with only about 25 patients while the orthopedic clinic in La Feria sees 110 to 120 patients when it is in session. Dr. Norbury said 95 percent of the children seen in Pharr come from Mexico. When additional treatment is needed, the children and a guardian (who must be a blood relative) are transported to Galveston for treatment. Some children come from as far away as South America for treatment at the Shriners hospital. The hospital has also treated severely burned children from Nigeria and Kenya, as well as Taiwanese patients after an explosion occurred in that country. Dr. Norbury, who works in Galveston, said the Galveston hospital treats about 1200 patients a year and some receive multiple treatments during the year depending on their need. The children in Mexico are referred to the Shriners through a Mexican medical association. If children are in critical condition they can be transported by a special plane equipped for intensive care to get them to Galves-

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ton. Some children stay as long as three to six months depending on the severity of their injuries. In addition to burns, the hospital also treats patients with defects such as microtia, which Dr. Norbury explained is a congenital malformation where a child is born without an ear. Doctors do plastic surgery and form an ear using rib cartilage. They also treat hemifacial microsomia, where one side of the face is smaller than the other side. Dale McMillian, a local Shriner, is in charge or arranging transportation to and from the burn hospital in Galveston and the orthopedic hospital in Houston. In the Valley Shriners have six 12-passenger vans that make two to three trips a week transporting children. Avril Bergman said he is a Winter Texan from Kansas who has already made 14 to 15 trips in 2015. Winter Texan Shriners willing to drive the vans provide a welcome relief for the men who live here year-round. Usually, on treatment day an early group leaves the border at between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. They stop for breakfast at a Whataburger in Corpus Christi. They arrive in time for afternoon appointments. Their evening meal is at the hospital, and the motel room for their overnight stay is paid for by Shriners. At one time the hotel they used gave the drivers their rooms free of charge, but that is no longer the case. Another group leaves the border later and arrives in time for morning appointments the next day. McMillian said one dilemma facing

the Valley clinics now is that Mexican children and their guardians must have passports and visas to cross the border. Many families cannot afford this cost. He suggested that perhaps Winter Texan church groups could take up special offerings one Sunday to help pay for the passports needed to get the children across the border for treatment. While he was unsure just how much a Mexican passport cost, he felt that if several church groups took special offerings, it would make it possible for more children to get treatments. Another problem the Shriners are facing is that many of the people who participate are elderly. Many of the Shriners working at the clinics are in their 80’s. “Young people are just not joining Shriners,” he lamented. “Part of it may be the cost of joining and the levels must be achieved.” McMillian first became a Blue Lodge or Masonic. Once that level is achieved men may opt for the York Rite of the Scottish Rite. Because of the ages of the men who participate there are few volunteers each year. The hospital is thinking of going to commercial transportation for the children at a great deal of added expense if there comes a time when drivers are not available. “Anyone who knows a child in need of Shriners’ services may call 800-237-5055 and get additional information,” McMillian concluded.

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