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Christmas House celebrates 30th season

By Kathy Olivarez The Christmas House is now in its 30th year of being open for public tours. Visiting the house, which is just north of Falfurrias, has become a holiday tradition for many Valley residents. It is owned and operated by three sisters, Janie, Esther and Dorothy Minten, who are quite possibly Santa’s best elves, because they love Christmas so much! Yes, they actually live in The Christmas House! Admission to the house is only $8, of which the sisters donate $1 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi. Since they first started this benefit to Driscoll many years ago, through the end of last season, with this portion of the admission fees, their own personal donations, friends and family donating in lieu of an admission fee, and the “Organ Fund,” the sisters have raised $308,860 for children’s cardiology care. The Minten Sisters keep the house decorated until June each year when they take everything down. On July 21, which was their father’s birthday, they begin redecorating for the new season so they are ready to open again in the fall. When decorating is complete, each room has a different theme. That includes a walk-in closet!

In keeping with this year’s theme of the 30th season, the wreaths over the door where guests enter the house are decorated with pearls, which are the symbol for a 30year anniversary. The entrance is filled with a nostalgic theme, which includes antique dolls and toys. One of the toys, a 107-yearold teddy bear, was a gift from Santa to their mother and her sister, Margarett. He is one of the sisters’ most beloved treasures. The dolls, gifts from Santa to the two oldest sisters in the 1930s, were seated on furniture made by their mother from orange crates. Another room is filled with all kinds of Christmas decorations, including a carved Santa Claus given to the sisters by a Winter Texan who now lives in Pharr. An antique chest made to hold surveyors’ maps and purchased at an antique store in 1987, holds the history of Santa Claus with a display of Santas wearing various costumes according to where they originated. Inside a den, where the theme is music, a wall unit is filled with items from North Pole and Original Snow Villages. Each vignette represents different Christmas songs. Janie shared the meaning of each one with the group and said the names of the songs are displayed with the scenes they represent. Tour guests are always given time to

Santas best elves, Esther, Janie, and Dorothy Minten own and operate the Christmas House. enjoy the displays up close before leaving Janie have led every group in singing it since 1987. a room. In January of 1993, a tour guest from On one side of the room there is an antique phonograph. On the other side, an McAllen, asked Dorothy, “Who plays the antique pump organ. Dorothy has played old pump organ?” Dorothy replied, “I do,” “Silent Night” on that organ as Esther and See CHRISTMAS HOUSE pg. 3

Performances added to Brownsville Holiday Village

Since its beginning in 2010, Brownsville’s annual Holiday Village has grown each year thanks to the efforts of many volunteers who make this Christmas tradition happen. According to Laurie Ray, the idea for a Holiday Village came to Brownsville residents after reading about a similar village in a small town 1000 miles away. The village became a reality and is located inside the Mitte Cultural District in Dean Porter Park. The spirit of Christmas has grown each year as more and more groups provide cottages to participate in the holiday event. The cottages are set up for an opening the Monday before Thanksgiving and they stay on display through January 1. Each cottage is based on a different holiday theme and built to architectural specifications given by the city. The talThe Holiday Mart is one of the many dec- ents of many interior designers went into orated cottages at the Holiday Village. the development of the interiors of the

cottages. Each cottage has its own theme as each year more new cottages are added. In addition to the cottages on display, a series o f Christmas concerts and performances will be held by school and church groups. On Friday, Dec. 4, Stell MS Mixed Choir will perform at 6 p.m., the Morningside Dance Team will perform at 7 p.m., and Ben Brite Elementary Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. On Dec. 5, Athlos Cheer team will perform at 6 p.m., Veronique at 6:30 p.m. and there will be a Rivera High School Theatre performance at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 6 the Treble Girls will entertain from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Dec. 10, there will be a performance by the Russell Elementary Choir/Drill Team at 7 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. Gonzalez Elementary choir will perform followed by the Victoria Heights Rhythm & Dance Team at 6:30 p.m. The Palm Grove Ele-

mentary Choir will perform at 7 p.m. followed by the Vela Middle School Dance Team. On Dec. 12, Pullam Elementary Choir will perform at at 6 p.m. while Pullam Elementary Estudiantina will perform at 7 p.m. The Pullam Elementary Rock band closes the evening at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, Dec. 14, Keller Elementary will perform at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, Lucio Middle School Choir will perform at 6 p.m. followed by Gallegos Elementary at 7 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Pena Elementary drill Team/Choir will perform at 6 p.m. followed by the Pena Elementary drill Team at 6:15 and Faulk Middle School Band, Choir and Dance Team at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 18, Central Christian Church Choir will perform at at 6 p.m. followed by Lucio Middle School cheerleaders at 7:30 p.m. and Veronique at 8 p.m.

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Christmas Music “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus.” Photo by Kathy Olivarez. and the woman asked if she would play it for them. Dorothy jokingly said, “Sure, for a nickel!” Dorothy immediately told her that she was joking, as it is a tradition to play it for every group that tours the house, so she would get to hear it later. At the end of the tour, even though it was a joke, the woman “tipped” Dorothy with a nickel insisting that she put it on the organ and leave it there for the rest of the season. Dorothy said she would, but she wouldn’t keep it for herself. She said that at the end of the season (two an a half months later) that nickel would be added to the donations to help children in South Texas who have heart problems. At the end of that season, other guests in subsequent tours had left money, and the total donated ended up being $66.55. That tradition of putting money on the organ after Dorothy plays “Silent Night” has been perpetuated ever since. That group of guests have had a standing reservation to be first for the last 25 years. Because of their dedication in starting the “Organ Fund,” a total of $74,108.61 has been donated by tour guests through the end of last year’s season. After the “Organ Fund” was first started, the Mintens made a pact with each other that they would never start this “Organ Fund,” but if it was started by a guest, they would let it continue for that season. Well, it has been, and the rest is history. The sisters operate their Christmas store, Santa’s Texas Workshop, in the house built by their grandfather in 1926, and where they were raised as children. They sell hard-to-find Christmas items that people might want, including the wall clocks. These clocks are so popular that the sisters are one of the clock company’s top dealers in the nation. Nine years ago the sisters made a sug-

gestion to the company to make a clock with some traditional hymns It took two years to convince the company, but they finally decided to try it. The sisters were asked to recommend the songs for the clock. They made a list of 10 popular older hymns, and out of the list they submitted, “Amazing Grace,” “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Jesus Loves Me,” “How Great Thou Art,” “In the Garden,” and “Ave Maria” were selected. Those hymns are now on many of the clocks manufactured by the company.

Money left on organ is given to Driscoll Children’s Cardiac Unit. See CHRISTMAS HOUSE pg. 4

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Rio Grande Valley Fillies Red Hat Society visit the Christmas House. Photo by Kathy Olivarez. A few weeks ago, the sisters flew to the theme honors their Dutch heritage. Las Vegas because they had been invit- Both paternal grandparents were born in ed to attend and sing a couple of songs at the Netherlands. The decorations, includthe first National Rhythm Clock Dealers’ ing a Nativity scene and a village, are from Conference. They told the gathered dealers the sisters’ collection of the famed blue and that they were the ones responsible for the white Delft pottery made in The Netherhymns on the clock, and that they had se- lands and Holland, Michigan. The decoralected the songs. After singing a Christmas tions are accented with Christmas greenery song for the group, they sang a beautiful and red tulips honoring the sisters’ Dutch arrangement of “Amazing Grace” and re- heritage. ceived a standing ovation from the dealers The first of two bedrooms included in and company officials that were present. the tour have a Cottage Rose theme. AnMoving to the kitchen for refreshments, tique dolls are featured in a rose garden tea party setting. One doll, that is 120 years old, wears pantaloons and a slip along with a corset under her original dress. The second decorated bedroom has a Disneyland theme to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its opening. There are “Hidden Mickeys” in the Christmas trees along with other items that the sisters have collected through the years. There are special 60th anniversary items that they purchased in June, 2015 when they visited Disneyland for the umpteenth time (they’ve lost count) since it opened in 1955. There are also decorations representing the new Disney movie, “Frozen,” that promises to be a Disney classic. See CHRISTMAS HOUSE pg. 13

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Dutch Delft Pottery from the Netherlands. Photo by Kathy Olivarez.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is 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. 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 - Encore’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. Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. 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 Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. 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.

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Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 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, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - 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 See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 6 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. Fall Flea Market - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7:30am-Noon, bake sale, silent auction and breakfast available. 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. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided, musicians by invitation only, call Pat at 956-874-5041. 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, Larry & Mona, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, BYOB and snacks, soda and water for sale. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 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. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am,

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time. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, stuffed Green Peppers. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Country Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6pm. Tuesday, December 1 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. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-Noon. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale. Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, country music. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome. 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 soldfrom 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. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Rolando. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Show, $5pp. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 9 7pm, Louis Gomez, in Ballroom, $5pp. Show - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9pm, The Candi & Friends Show, a mixture of comedy and music for your entertainment, open to the public, $5pp, concession available. Wednesday, December 2 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. Craft Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch served starting at 11:30am. Line Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. 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. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, tickets will be sold and refreshments served at break time, musicians are by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, concession open with set ups, pass the hat. Happy Hour Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Dan

may be purchased, pass the hat. Baked Potato Dinner - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, with dessert, $7pp, bring plate/silverware. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $6pp. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Jolly Huntsmen Band, $5pp. Thursday, December 3 Fall Craft Sale - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, coffee and donuts served for a minimal fee, lunch served 11am to 12pm for a minimal fee. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served, all jammers and lis-

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Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country Jam Session - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks provided at intermission, donation accepted. 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. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Ron O’Neil, pass the hat. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3lb Angus Burger or grilled chicken breast served on homemade bread, lettuce, tomato & French fries, $5pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show, $7pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, ice, popcorn and pop available, door prizes. Friday, December 4 Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7am-Noon.

Patio Sale - Breakfast & Bake Sale Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-11:30am. Soup and Bake Sale - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-1pm. Open Variety Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am-12pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, come join us in memorializing Gary Legrid and his music, coffee and cookies served. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Route 66, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $5pp. Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz Variety Show, in Ballroom, donations. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, special fundraiser dance with the QVII Misfits, raising funds for the installation of handicap doors on the hall, open to the public, $5pp, pop and water available in concession area. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ron O’Neil Party of One, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Rock & Roll Sock Hop - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Willie Knight, water and soda for sale. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Louis Long & the Drifters, $5pp. Saturday, December 5 All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - 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. Pancake Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7am-8:30pm, $3pp, bring plate/silverware. Annual Park Wide Patio Sale - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-11am, breakfast will be served from 8am to 10am. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Garage Sale - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 7am-Noon, bake sale. Annual Flea Market - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 7am-Noon, breakfast from 7am and lunch until 12:30pm. Rummage Sale - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7am-Noon, in the Club House, breakfast and lunch available, including a bake sale table. Garage Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10am, sale in the main hall, everyone welcome. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, your choice of ham or sausage, pancakes or waffle or french toast, with applesauce and hot coffee or water, for only $3.50pp. 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 Sales & Flea Market - Snow to

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Arts and Crafts Show and Sale - Winter Haven Resort, Brownsville, 8am-Noon. Christmas Bazaar - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, ballroom, bring your list to ship. Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served 11am. Patio Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MHPark, Donna, 8am-Noon. All Park Sale & Breakfast - Valhalla Park, Edinburg, 8am-4pm, household items, jewelry, misc. Biscuits and Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, juice and coffee provided, please enter by side gate on Sioux Rd. Park Wide Yard Sale - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Yard Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna, 8am-1pm, open to the public, lots of treasures. Craft Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon, coffee & donuts in a.m., hot dogs at 11am. Craft & Flea Market - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, food available. Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Patio Garage & Allen Hall Sale - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, lots of misc. housewares, crafts, garden flags, furniture, bikes, etc., lunch served. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided musicians by invitation only, call Pat at 956-874-5041. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available, doors open one hour prior to dance. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, donation, popcorn and soda available. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Howard O. Bedient, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ranaissance Rocker, advance ticket sales, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Coins, $6pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Cruisers, $10pp, Theme: “Black & White” dance. Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 7pm, welcome back Winter Texan dance. Sunday, December 6 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. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Sevices - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mis-

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. Non-denominational Church Sevice Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Pe単itas RV Park, Pe単itas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES NOVEMBER 25, 2015 13 filled with a variety of Nativity scenes, open by reservation only Sunday afterPARKS CALENDAR CHRISTMAS HOUSE angels and crosses, because as Janie said, noons at 1 p.m. and all other days of the

From pg. 12 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. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm, Lindley Creek. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 2pm, Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Show, $5pp, great fun for everyone. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Jeff Wilson. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Show. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Keys, String & Harmony, $5pp.

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Now until 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. 25 - Jan. 8 – Beyond Arts Gallery, 114 North “A” Street, Harlingen will host “Golden Age of Mexican Cinema Art.” Nov. 25 - Jan 20 – House of Frames, 212 W. Jackson Street, Harlingen will host an exhibition of F. P. Tony Bennett art. Nov. 27 – Harlingen Art Night, downtown Harlingen, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 27- Jan. 3 – Downtown Harlingen will once again host is Holiday Word Game 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 – The City of Hidalgo kicks off its annual Hidalgo Festival of Lights with a Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. at 704 E. Texano Drive. Dec. 1-31 -- The city of Hidalgo will sponsor the Festival of Lights nightly. For information, call Hidalgo City Hall at 956843-2286. Dec. 1 - Jan. 9 – Brownville Historical Museum will host its annual Nacimientos exhibit feature nativity scenes from Latin America.

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-Jan. 9 – Brownville Historical Museum will host its annual Nacimientos exhibit feature nativity scenes from Latin America. Dec. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 – PSJA School Thespians presents “High School Musical Jr.”, PSJA High School Performing Arts Centre, 805 W. Ridge Road, San Juan at 7 p.m. tickets, $6. For information call (956) 3542319. Dec. 3 – Juarez-Lincoln High School Band Concert, La Joya Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Dr., La Joya. . Call (956) 323-2895 or (956) 323-2896 for information. 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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From pg. 14 Dec. 3 – UTRGV Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Complex-Edinburg. For more information call (956) 665-3881. Dec. 4 – RGV Jaycees Christmas Parade in Harlingen on Jackson Street between 4th and “E” Streets at 7 p.m. Dec. 4-5 – Mariachi Aztlan, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, Edinburg. For more information call the UTRGV Box Office at (956) 665-3881. Dec. 5 – The annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place at 6 p.m. along the Port Isabel coastline at 6 p.m. Call 800-5276102 for more information. Parade begins at Southpoint Marina and proceeds across the Laguna Madre to South Padre Island, ending at Louie’s Backyard. Free. Dec. 5 – Jackson Market Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jackson Street between 4th Street and Commerce Ave. Live music, fresh produce, collectibles, places and much more. Call (956) 423-4041 for information. Dec. 5 – McAllen Downtown Parade will take place at 6 pm. along Bicentennial in McAllen running from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium to Business 83. The theme I “Movies on parade.” Dec. 5 – Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024

Dec. 5 – UTRGV “Home for the Holidays Scholarship Fundraising Concert,” 7:30 p.m. TSC Performing Arts Center, Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Dec 7 – UTRGV Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. TSC Performing Arts Center-Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Dec. 7 – UTRGV Brass Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Performing Arts Complex-Edinburg. For more information call (956) 665-3881. Dec. 7 – Veterans War Memorial of Texas will remember Pearl Harbor with a special service at 10 a.m. Those who died on American soil during the September 11, 2001 attack will be honored with police and fire units from across the Valley. Mission Mayor Beto Salinas will be guest speaker. Dec. 8 – Jackson Street in Harlingen will have a Holiday Stroll from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek & Friends, Railroad Crossing Model Railroad Club & Event Center, 101 E. Jackson St., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 11 – Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Dec. 8 – Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information. Dec. 10 – “Christmas in the Park” will be held at Quinta Mazatlan WBC at 6 p.m. Admission is $5.

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Harold’s Country Kitchen offers foods in a Midwest tradition

For some “down home” Midwestern style cooking, Winter Texans who find the Tex-Mex cuisine prevalent in the Rio Grande Valley a bit too spicy, the place to go is Harold’s Country Kitchen in Donna. The restaurant, located at 2221 E. Bus. 83, began in 1955 when a Midwest transplant named Harold Lewsaedaer moved from Illinois to work in the citrus industry. Not long after he arrived, a disastrous freeze wiped out much of the citrus, and Lewsaedaer had to find another source of income. His solution was to open a restaurant in one room of his house. Harold’s quickly became a popular place to eat even before the large influx of Winter Texans arrived. Gradually, the restaurant took over the entire house. In 1999, Lewsaedaer sold the restaurant to Ray Limas who adopted the attitude, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” He has kept all of Harold’s original recipes and everything served in the restaurant is fresh and made from scratch. Limas has lightened up some of the recipes to make them healthier, using healthier oils but that down-home cookin’ flavor is still preserved in every dish. Limas serves buffet style and offers a bargain of all-youcan-eat for just $9.99 plus tax, and that includes the drink and dessert.

Dishes found on the buffet the day the Winter Texan Times staff went included beef ribs – a mid-western favorite – fried chicken, brisket, and a botana-style dish with sausage, peppers and onions. There were fresh green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and dumplings – another mid-western favorite. There was also an array of desserts including several types of cake, banana pudding and cobbler. Guests have a choice of cornbread or a roll. In a week or so when more Winter Texans arrive, sauerkraut, and other mid-western favorites will be added to the buffet. Raul declared the fried chicken the best he had ever eaten, while Norma said the macaroni was “cheesier” than most. Kathy loved the cornbread and hot peach cobbler. Norma said the soup was very good and Kathy enjoyed the fresh salad ingredients. Limas has several rooms plus an outdoor garden space that can be reserved for special events such as Winter Texan reunions. Harold’s also caters events, so if there are parks that want a home cooked meal without having to do the cooking, Limas is happy to provide it. After enjoying lunch at the restaurant, it is no wonder that it has long been a favorite with Winter Texans!

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Sides

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•Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes •Sweet Cut Yams •Cranberry Stuffing •Seasonal Vegetables

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Nov. 25- Jan 1 -- Brownsville’s Holiday Village, 501 Ringgold, in Dean Porter Park features 29 cottages of Santa’s helpers getting ready for Christmas. The park is open al day but cottages are lit from6 p.m. to 9 p.m. weeknights and 6 p.m. to 10 pm. weekends. Admission is free and there will be entertainment on weekends. Dec. 1 -- Hidalgo kicks off its annual Hidalgo Festival of Lights with a Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. at 704 E. Texano Drive. Tours of the Festival of Lights will be offered each night, through Dec. 31. Dec. 1 -- McAllen Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. McAllen Convention Center, Oval Park. Dec. 1-Jan. 9 -- Brownville Historical Museum will host its annual Nacimientos exhibit feature nativity scenes from Latin America. Dec. 3 -- Harlingen’s Arroyo Christmas Lighting, McKelvey Park, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 -- RGV Jaycees Christmas Parade, Jackson Street, Harlingen, 7 p.m. Dec 4-6 -- Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold, Brownsville will host its annual Zoo Lights and Lights from 6 pm.to 9 p.m. Entrance $250 or an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots campaign.

Dec. 5 -- The annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place at 6 p.m. along the Port Isabel coastline at 6 p.m. Call 800-527-6102 for more information. Parade begins at Southpoint Marina and proceeds across the Laguna Madre to South Padre Island, ending at Louie’s Backyard. Free. Dec. 5 – San Benito Community Christmas Concert & Bazaar, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. W. H. Heavin Ampitheater. Dec. 5 -- McAllen Downtown Parade will take place at 6 p.m. along Bicentennial in McAllen running from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium to Business 83. The theme is “Movies on Parade.” Dec. 5 -- UTRGV “Home for the Holidays Scholarship Fundraising Concert,” 7:30 p.m. TSC Performing Arts Center, Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. Dec. 5-6 – Rio Grande Valley Ballet under direction of Deborah Case will present “The Nutcracker” at the McAllen Civic Center, Sat. 7 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Call Ticketmaster (956) 681-3800 for tickets $20-$25. Dec. 7 -- Brownsville will have its annual Christmas Parade on Elizabeth Street at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather it will be rescheduled to Dec. 14.

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Dec. 9 – South Padre Island Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and Tuba Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m. in front of city hall. Dec. 10 -- “Christmas in the Park” will be held at Quinta Mazatlan WBC, 500 Sunset Drive, McAllen, 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Dec. 10-Jan 3 – Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum will host its annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours on Thursday, Dec. 3, 10, 17. For information call (956) 216-4901. Free admission. Dec. 11 – South Padre Island Chrismas Parade, 6 p.m. Dec. 12 -- Resaca de la Palma State Park, 1000 New Carmen Ave. Brownsville, will host a Jolly Night Hike, Christmas celebration all day. For information call (956) 350-2920. Dec. 30 – Moscow Ballet “Great Russian Nutcracker,” McAllen Civic Auditorium. 7 p.m. tickets, $28 to $175.

Armstrong, Pirelli and Titan Tires Retirees Retirees from Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli and Titan Tires will meet for lunch at Anne’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3. Call al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholser at (515) 262- 7791 for information. Nebraska Winter Texans Reservations for a Nebraska Winter Texan luncheon will be held Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Salsa Tex-Mex Restaurant, must be received by Dec. 1. The restaurant is located at 1990 West Hwy 83, in Mercedes. RSVP to Oly Oleson at (402) 319-0209 or Joanne Oleson at (402) 659.5278. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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. Carriage Travel Club The Carriage Travel Club will have its December RGV Luncheon at Ann’s Restaurant (San Juan) on Wednesday, Rio Grande Retired Rails Rio Grande Retired Rails will meet Dec. 9 at 11:30. All Carriage and LifeTuesday, Dec.1 at Harold’s Country style owners and their guests are invited Kitchen in Donna at 11 a.m. for fellow- to attend. ship and noon for a meal. For information contact Ernie Olson at (956) 784-4602 or email ernie4056@hotmail.com.

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Welcome Back” Winter Texan fiesta last Thursday, Nov. 19, with residents of Edinburg parks filing all the tables. Keys and Strings played a variety of music including country western and some lively polka music for visitors to dance. The chamber served barbecue sandwiches and drinks, then brought two large cakes with the words “Welcome Back” to serve to the crowd. The Winter Texan Times took the opportunity to visit with many in the crowd and ask what they like about coming to the Valley. Being with friends they have made in their respective parks seemed

to be the number one answer. The parks offer many activities and meals throughout the season so the park residents, who have much in common, often develop close friendships get while they are in the Valley. Margaret Watson, of Lazy Palms park, said the park was filling quickly as there are already 100 more here this year than at the same time last year. She pointed down the table and said all the people seated there were from Lazy Palms. Susan Courteau, of Minnesota, expressed it best when she said what she enjoys most is “fellowship with her winSee EDINBURG pg. 23

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From pg. 21 ter family.” She laughed and said she “followed the hummingbirds south.” This is her third year as a full-time Winter Texan but she practiced for 20 years by coming to visit her parents who were also Winter Texans. She said she is actually a third generation Winter Texan. Mary Ann Maunder, of Manitoutin Island, Ontario Canada, said she enjoys being away from the ice and snow already coming down in Ontario. While in the Valley she can golf daily if she wishes, or she can go to Mexico and sightsee and then eat a meal in one of the restaurants. Her husband, John Maunder added, “there is no slowdown here due to cold icy weather.” Rose Stoltz agreed, saying, “I can go out with friends, spend a day in Mexico or participate in park activities without having to worry about ice and snow. At the Texas Trails table, Bill Bell said he and his wife, Wanda, liked the Valley so much they moved here from Oklahoma. He enjoys playing golf at Ebony Golf Course with a group from the park on Tuesdays. He enjoys having time to watch TV and relax, but he also enjoys his hobby of woodcarving. Instead of making bowls and other small

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Isaiah’s Christmas story to be presented at Bibleville

Bible Alive Theater, in partnership with Bibleville, will present its very first full-cast Bible musical in the Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Bibleville Auditorium, 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. in Alamo. Many of the cast and crew are from Bibleville, while others include younger actors from the Valley. This is a cross-denominational effort with adults and youth from many different churches and denominations. This original musical, “Isaiah's Christmas Story,” was written by Pres-

ident and Co-Founder Myra Green, who started their first Bible Alive Theater in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 2008. The theater is in its seventh season. Now, Myra has a repertoire of 21 full cast musicals based on the Bible the theater has performed. Since 1991, she and her husband Cliff have traveled throughout the United States. Myra has presented her solo events in many RV parks over the past 10 years. This will be the first full cast production to be presented in the Rio Grande Valley.

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“Isaiah’s Christmas Story” tells the traditional Christmas story from the viewpoint of the prophet Isaiah who had much to say about the birth of Jesus, hundreds of years before it occurred. Many favorite traditional Christmas carols will be included. The website is BibleAliveTheater.com. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information on this play or one of her solo presentations call Myra Green at 505-590-2548.

Zoo Nights and Lights runs Dec. 4-6

BROWNSVILLE – Gladys Porter Zoo’s annual Zoo Nights and Lights runs Dec. 4 to 6 from 6 to 9:00 p.m. each evening. The zoo is located at 500 Ringgold St. in Brownsville. The annual holiday celebration is family-friendly event offering a holiday spirit and fun for guests of all ages, as well as a romantic setting for a date night. Enjoy live performances by local bands and choirs while taking in the dazzling light displays and enjoying hot chocolate and churros. Activities for children include taking a picture with Santa Claus, decorating their own gingerbread cookie and creating a unique holiday craft. There will be shopping at the arts and crafts show in the special events building for holiday goodies that can mark a few gifts off the family’s wish list. Tickets for Zoo Nights and Lights are now on sale for $2.50 each; or, visitors can donate a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Zoo members receive free admission to this event but are still encouraged to donate a toy. For more information, call 547-7187.

Mission Quilt Show accepting entries Dec. 1

It’s time once again for quilters to think about entering one of their creations in the Mission Quilt Show. The Mission Historical Museum will accept entries beginning Dec. 1 for its Tenth Annual Quilt Show. Entries will be accepted in three categories: hand-quilted bed quilts; machine-quilted bed quilts and wall hangings. This is a change from previous years. During the past few years, there have been few or no entries in some categories, and these have been dropped. The show is open to all quilters, both Winter Texans and year-round residents. Quilts and wall hangings must be ready See QUILT pg. 27

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Big Band Holiday Concert at Quinta Mazatlan Dec. 10

Quinta Mazatlan invites Winter Texans to swing into the holiday season with a Big Band Holiday Concert in the park. The original Dean Canty Band will perform on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen. Canty is leader, arranger, trumpet soloist and vocalist with the band, which will present a concert featuring traditional as well as contemporary Christmas songs and other favorite gems. The Dean Canty Big Band consists of 18 swinging musicians and one female vocalist, Ani Tharpe. The band performs music from the libraries of and in the style of Harry James, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, the Dorsey Brothers and other

nationally known bands. Arrangements from Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Harry Connick, James Brown, Brian Setzer, Asleep at the Wheel, and other pop stars will be part of the concert. Canty is an alumnus of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Warren Covington, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with Lee Castle & Bill Tole and Les Elgart. He has appeared as first trumpet with Bob Hope, Julio Iglesias, Vikki Carr, Jerry Lewis, and many others. Located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the band has performed locally, nationally and in Mexico for over thirty-five years, backing such groups as the Platters, Four Diamonds, Four Aces, Four Lads, Gene White Show from Las Vegas, and 4 Wunnerful Girls from the Lawrence Welk Show. The Dean Canty Band will play outdoors on the north lawn of McAllenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White House with a special appearance by Santa Claus, cookies and cider. The concert is $5 per person with tickets at the door; please dress for the weather. For more information contact Quinta Mazatlan at (956) 681-3370.

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UTRGV presents Mariachi Winter Showcase The University of Texas Rio Grande tionally award winning Mariachi Aztlán, rected by Francisco Loera, a faculty memValley invites the public to celebrate the pageantry and beauty of the Mariachi tradition with the Mariachi Winter Showcase concerts in Brownsville and Edinburg. They will be held on campus at the TSC Arts Center in Brownsville on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Two more will be held at the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. The University’s School of Music presents the mariachi ensembles within the mariachi program, including the na-

which has captured first place in numerous national competitions and has performed with renowned symphony orchestras and opera companies. The concerts will feature folk harp virtuoso Ivan Velasco performing music from Veracruz. Tickets for all performances are $10 at the door and will be available at the theater’s box office one hour before the shows. Patrons may enter free with their pass. The UTRGV Mariachi program was founded by UTRGV College of Fine Arts Interim Dean Dr. Dahlia Guerra and is di-

ber of UTRGV’s School of Music. Since 1989, the Mariachi Aztlán has traveled throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The mariachi’s other accolades include performances with the Chicago Lyric Opera and winning Grand Champions on five different occasions at the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque national competition. The mariachi has also performed with the Houston Grand Opera, at the Hollywood Bowl, at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

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located in Casa del Valle gated resort park in Alamo, 14’X40’, 1/1 with all electric fullsized appliances, wrap-around deck and shed on concrete pad, 432-661-6700. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home Park, 55 + gated community 1402 S. Cage, privately owned homes & lots, open house Dec 5th & 6th, 1-4pm, for information call 956283-8764. NICE MOBILE HOME located in Rollin Home Park in Mission, 2B/2bath, $22,000, move in ready, 218-841-5314. FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom, large Texas room, new air/heat, storage shed, covered deck and carport, 515-865-5227. OWN YOUR LOT! 2005 furnished mobile in Siesta Village 55+, clean neat 2-2, call 210878-5667. MOBILE HOME FOR sale, 2 bed, 1 bath, 16X48, fully remodeled and furnished, 55+ park, call 712-259-2120. LOVELY TRI-LEVEL mobile 1,200 square feet; garage, 5 rooms, covered patio, covered deck, den with fireplace, furnished, $35,000, Victoria Palms, owner motivated, 940-390-5001. FOR SALE: 12X50 MH, one br, new roof, windows, floors, heat/ac & appliances. Texas room w/br, mostly furnished, storage, shed, 55+ park, health forces sale, $9,500 OBO, 956-293-1440. 14X56, 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, 12X24 add

on, screen patio, Casa del Sol, Donna, lot 531, 956-532-6012. 2 YEAR OLD park model home for sale, located at Fig Tree RV Resort in Harlingen. 2 bedroom/1 bath, stackable washer and dryer, Texas room add on with air conditioning and tool shed. Call Darcy or Roger Carpenter at 956-428 -6820, $25,000 OBO, please leave message if no answer. FOR SALE: 1989 60X16 Schultz home located in Rio Valley Estates mobile home park, www.riovalleyestates.com. All electric manufactured home with 2 bedroom/2 bathrooms, laundry area, huge kitchen with breakfast bar and eat in area, lots of cabinets, handicapped entrance ramp, double steel roof, 20X20 garage, 8X10 shed, 60X12 full length carport, 12X15 covered front patio. Located in Rio Valley Estates, 55+ park, lot #289, call 402-885-0032 or 956-463-9179 or 956-968-2708 for an appointment. 3 BDRM MOBILE with gated land, garage, 2 sheds, pool amenities, located in Edinburg, $68,000, 218-269-5087. EXCELLENT 16X44 CLAYTON and land, many upgrades, beautiful retirement subdivision, San Juan, $29,500, 913-488-6760.

Sleep Number bed, $65,000, 651-4382292, Mission, TX. 2006 FLEETWOOD DISCOVERY 39S, 52,000 miles, 330 Caterpillar, 3 slides, new tires, new batteries, new interior, InMotion Satellite, LED lightning, leather recliners, flat screen TV’s, 432-661-6700. 2005 DAMON 40’ Diesel pusher, 2 slides, hardwood, fireplace, dinette with 4 chairs, cargo tray, pass thru 2 heat pump/ a/c, lots of windows & storage, $59,900, 956-3584817. 2000 ALPINE LIMIT 40ft, one big slide out, 350 Cummings Diesel Transmission, 6 speed Allison, new batteries, new tires, 78,000 miles, fully loaded, located in Donna, TX, 816-868-8003 or 816-529-2384.

MOTORCYCLES 2008 HONDA GOLDWING, 1800 GL Trike Red, some extras, 9,100 miles, call 989529-0249.

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I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929MOTOR HOMES 3842. 1995 PARK MODEL, well maintained, new 2008 BOUNDER 38P, 3 slides, 59K miles, insulated metal roof, new skirting, water

heater, vinyl, carpet and furniture. Two sheds, one with washer, carport and covered deck, 319-377-8475. C 1997 TROPHY PARK model, like new, many2 extras, w/d, shed, golf cart, 217-313-0620.a 1997 TROPHY 12’X36’ Park Model on lotM 2110 in Sunshine Resort, Harlingen, 12X12m Texas room or second bedroom, new hots water tank, 13X24 covered car port, ther-b mo pane windows, stack washer and dry-A er, leather couch, sleeper sofa, dinette set,m newer refrigerator, handicap toilet, 36”5 Sony and 27” Toshiba TV’s, many extras,M 1,200 sq. ft. nature garden, 8’ cement foun-s tain, 2 storage sheds, lot rent paid till Octo-P ber 2016, $29,500, 419-651-2901. m 2001 CANTERBURY, LOFT, washer andp dryer, convection oven, furnished, security3 bars, shed, carport, asking $25,000, 585813-7218. EXCELLENT CONDITION, FULLY furnished, with lot, covered car port, Lemon Tree Es-I tates, $21,000, 956-404-9989. m 2006 FULLY FURNISHED with shed besidea golf course in Seven Oaks RV, park site 87,3 306-698-7888. 2 s RESTAURANTS D W ANTOJITOS LA GÜERA Mexican Food,W open M-Th 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, 2901 N. 23rd St. McAllen 956-631-2770.

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COMPUTER AND GUITAR/Luthier repairs, 25 years experience. Software hardware and electronics, Roy 956-472-1089. MOBILE RV SERVICE 4U, general repairs/ maintenance, RVIA certified, licensed, insured, call Revel 715-296-5036, www.mobilervservice4u.com. APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handyman, plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 years of experience, 956-584-7817. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole starting at $15, call 956-739-5524. PROFESSIONAL HAWAIIAN STEEL guitar music program available for Luaus, pool parties, etc. Country and Gospel too, 956346-1854.

TRAVEL TRAILERS I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. 2009 35FT. WILDWOOD patio door, 2 slides, 2a/c., 8X10 patio, shed, $15,500, Donna 989-335-5141. WE BUY USED RV’s, Park Models, Fifth Wheels, cash on the spot, 956-329-3560.

WANTED I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956 -9293842.

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