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Pantry provides Christmas stockings for needy children

By Kathy Olivarez Santa Claus does not always arrive in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. There may or may not be a jolly old elf wearing a red and white suit working in Penitas on Christmas day when Christmas stockings are passed out in nearby colonias. But the true meaning of Christmas, the call to minister to the needy, abounds when the Penitas Food Pantry Christmas Caravan hits the road on Christmas morning. While there are a number of food pantries in the area that have weekly food distributions for needy families, the Penitas Food Pantry goes far beyond to serve the needs of the people in their area. Sponsored by the Penitas Baptist Church, the food pantry started about 15 years ago. Sharon Child, who is coordinator for the Penitas Food Pantry says there is so much need in the area that additional programs for distribution of shoes and clothing and baby items have been developed. Child said Penitas Food Pantry serves about 250 local families, including 600 to 700 children each month. Each family receives about 40 to 50 pounds of food for

their family. Child said the food they get is purchased from the Rio Grande Valley Food Pantry’s main distribution center in Pharr. The food distribution is a federal program because of the government contributions to it, but we do not get any federal funds to support the individual pantries, explained Child. Everything we buy is through donations from supporters. We get the food on Wednesday and bag it for distribution and the food is given out at the Penitas Baptist Church from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursdays. But at Christmas the Penitas Food Pantry strives to see that needy children in the area, not just those served by the pantry, receive a Christmas stocking made by volunteers and filled with goodies. Child said according to Ellie Cantu, who is coordinator for the stocking program, they will be giving away 5600 stockings this year. The stockings are filled with small trinkets and useful items such as underwear and socks, pencils, toothbrushes and See FOOD PANTRY pg. 3

El Dorado Acres makes Christmas stockings for Peñitas El Dorado Acres park residents are among those who make stockings for the Penitas Food Pantry. Over 300 stockings are being prepared. Residents collect items for the stockings all year long and put them in boxes in the rec room. As Christmas approaches they start assembling the stockings.

Brownsville Heritage Museum tells history of Brownsville

Stillman House Home of Brownsville Founder Charles Stillman

By Kathy Olivarez The Brownsville Heritage Museum, located at 1325 Washington Street, just a couple of streets over from the river, tells the story of the early days of Brownsville. The museum is adjacent to the home of Brownsville founder, Charles Stillman, who was an American merchant in Matamoros before the Mexican-American War started. Stillman moved to the north side of the river and kept trading, founding Brownsville in the process. Brownsville was a true Wild West town and many of the sketches of early Brownsville on display tell that story. The walls of one room are dedicated to the Mexican Revolution and the days of Pancho Villa and the bandits along the border. A glass case houses a sombrero like those worn by Mexican soldiers during the revolution. An old newspaper on display tells the story of a raid on Brownsville led by Villa and his men. Other newspapers on the wall show headlines about the war from papers all over the United States. But the showpiece of

that room is a large custom-built German omnibus with a mysterious history. There are no records of when it came into Mexico but there are records to show when it was moved to the United States. Speculation was that it was sent to Mexico to help rescue Germans in World War I. Some auto experts have likened it to a 1910 Rolls Royce. In other parts of the museum there is a blacksmith and wagon repair shop like those that served the city in early days. Look for old-fashioned scales and a medical kit used by a doctor during the early days. Another exhibit shows a large anchor from a schooner that sank in the treacherous waters of the Rio Grande in the 1860s during the Civil War. There is also information about the steamboats that plied the waters of the river at that time under Mexican flags taking Confederate cotton to market in Europe. There is a display of the different sizes of cannon balls used in the weapons of the era. Another gallery has a rotating exhibit See BROWNSVILLE pg. 31

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From pg. 1 toothpaste, crayons and other small items that will easily fit in a stocking. Other items included are Beanie Babies stuffed animals and small toy cars that can be included in the stocking. “We want hard candies that are individually wrapped to put in stockings,” added Child when asked what other things might go in the stockings. “We do not want candies that will melt.” Everything we give away for Christmas is donated to the pantry,” Child’s added. Last year each child who came to the food pantry in the winter received a knitted hat. “In fact, last year we gave a hat to every child at Diaz-Villarreal Elementary, which is located in a low-income area,” Child said. “Many of the hats were donated by a group of Winter Texans called ‘The Happy Hookers,’ who are the wives of a group of men who like to jam. They take their knitting along with they go to a jam and knit hats for needy children. On Christmas morning a caravan of volunteers who drive up to 20 vehicles and pull two trailers leaves the church and drives out into nearby colonias where the stockings are distributed. Sweets, bread and fruit donated to the pantry is also given out. One of the trailers is filled with shoes and donated coats and other clothing.

up a child and place him on the flat bed of a truck to fit him for shoes. We quickly learned picking up the children was too hard for our backs so now we let the parents put the child on the truck to be fitted,” laughs Child. “The shoes may be new or slightly used. Adult’s shoes tend to be a bit more used.” Anything that is left over after the Christmas caravan is kept to be distributed as the need arises during the year. Child said many items given away by the Penitas Food Pantry are donated by Winter Texan parks in the area. “We could not do it without their help,” she states emphatically. Child has been active since she moved to the area. She lived in Alaska for 40 years. Her husband retired from the military in Alaska and they loved it so much they stayed until health concerns made them seek a warmer climate. Child was really bothered by the high level of poverty she saw when she arrived. Because she had lived 80 miles from the nearest grocery store and could only shop once a month, organizing her own pantry and buying in quantities was a skill she possessed. Based on her own personal experiences, starting and running a food pantry was an easy expansion of her shopping skills. Anyone who would like to get one of the stockings to be given away and fill it, See FOOD PANTRY pg. 31

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All month – Brownsville’s Holiday Village in Dean Porter Park, featuring 29 cottages of Santa’s helpers getting ready for the big holiday will be open daily. It will be lit from 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 6 to 11 p.m. weekends. All month -- Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights continues with dinners, entertainment, and 3 million lights in displays. Nightly entertainment, except Dec. 16, which is Posada. All month -- Brownville Historical Museum will host its annual Nacimientos exhibit featuring nativity scenes from Latin America. Dec. 10 -- “Dean Canty Big Band Christmas Concert” will be held at Quinta Mazatlan WBC, 500 Sunset Drive, McAllen, 6 p.m. Admission is $5; tickets sold at the door. Arrive early for good seats. Dec. 10 -- Mission Historical Museum will host its annual Poinsettia Christmas luncheon in the annex building at 200 E. Tom Landry. Ticket are $12. Call (956) 580-8646 for reservations. 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. 10- Feb. 3 -- Mission Historical Museum will have an exhibit on the Texas Citrus Fiesta in the annex building at 200 E. Tom Landry. A Christmas village exhibit will be in the main museum through Jan1. Dec. 11 -- South Padre Island Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., along Padre Drive between Mars and Kingfishers Streets. Dec. 11 -- Weslaco Christmas Tree Lighting. 6 p.m. 255. S. Kansas Street. Live music, refreshments. Dec. 11 -- Bunuelo Bites and Christmas Lights, 7 p.m. at Estero Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., park admis-

sion. Dec. 12 -- St. George International Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church, 704-W. Sam Houston, Pharr. Includes arts and crafts and live entertainment, Eastern Christmas carols and dancing. “Give a can, get a cookie” food drive for St. George Food Pantry. 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. 13 – Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner, Edinburg, will present “Fiesta de Noche Buena,” 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. $7 adults, $5 seniors. Dec. 15 -- McAllen Symphonic Band will present a Christmas concert, “Sounds of the Season” at Center Church in Pharr at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at all Wilder Resorts, Weslaco Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Community Centers and at the door the evening of the program, if available. Dec. 19 – H-E-B Snow Day at Hidalgo Festival of Lights, beginning 9 a.m. Dec. 30 – Moscow Ballet “Great Russian Nutcracker,” McAllen Civic Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets $28 to $175. Jan. 1 -- 18th Annual Polar Bear Dip at Clayton’s Bar and Grill, registration 10 a.m., dip noon. Live music and best costume contest.

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RGV Bounders of America The RGV chapter of the Bounders of America will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Martha’s Taqueria on Val Verde Road in Donna. A meeting will be held after lunch. Anyone owning a Bounder is welcome to attend. For information call Howard Wooley at (609) 628-2460. Bremmer County, Iowa Bremmer County, Iowa will hold a breakfast at Rosie’s Restaurant, 2100 E. Griffin Pkwy (FM 495), Mission at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. Contact Sam Smith at (319) 269-9308 for questions. HitchHiker Owners HitchHiker owners and previous own-

ers will meet for food, fun and fellowship at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St, in McAllen, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. For questions, call Judy Whitley at (307) 421-0999 or Dennis Shackelford (307) 421-2617. Good Sam RV Club All members of the Good Sam RV Club will hold a Rendezvous at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83, Alamo. For more information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972. Teamsters Reunion A Teamsters Reunion will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at Ann’s Restaurant, on Bus. 83 in San Juan at 11:30 a.m. Call (262) 7494001 for information.

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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. Thursday, December 10 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available. Craft Show - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Craft Show & Yard Sale - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, don’t forget the famous Sloppy Joe lunch with dessert. New Year’s Eve Dance Ticket Sale Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am, Rock & Roll to the Classics, $15pp.

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. Round Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country 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.

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From pg. 6 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 - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Louis Long & Drifters. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Castaway, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, ice, popcorn and pop available, door prizes. Christmas Benefit - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Butch Danielski, $3pp. Dance - Palmdale RV Resort, Los Fresnos, 7-9:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, BYOB and snacks, doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, December 11 Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, Ralph & The Cruisers, tickets available beginning November 20. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, am, rolls & coffee in a.m., full lunch served 11am to 12:30pm. Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, craft fair, homemade jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc. 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. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, come join us in memorializing Gary Legrid and his music, coffee and cookies served. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Leslie Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Pelican West, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 7 7pm, Diego, $6pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, $5pp, BYOB, ice & soda available. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Dixon and Company Band, open to the public, $5pp, pop and available in concession area. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Al Mikesh, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Rolando Reyes, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Smoking Gun Band, $6pp, snack bar open, everyone welcome, come dance with us. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, popcorn and soda for sale. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Saturday, December 12 Parkwide Patio Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-11am, everyone welcome. 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 956-585-5061 for more information.

Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, cook Tom is back, pancakes $2.50, eggs, hashbrowns, toast $2.50, meat $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hashbrowns, sausage and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Egg/Ham Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring plate/silverware. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark. SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Garage Sale - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7am-Noon. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, sausage pattie, scrambled eggs, fruit cup, plus all you can eat french toast & pancakes, $3.50. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8-9:30am, biscuits & sausage gravy with hot coffee or water and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the cookie too, $4pp. Patio Sale - San Juan Gardens, 8amSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 Noon. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8amNoon. Craft Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, everyone is welcome. Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, park resident patio sales, pick up list in North Hall. Park Wide Sale - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 8am-Noon, a little bit of everthing, plus crafts. Arts and Crafts Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Port Isabel Park Center, Port Isabel, 8am-2pm, 702 Champion Ave Port Isabel, TX, our park is at the end of the road. Craft Sales - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Garage/Bake Sale - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 8-11am, in the Hall. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm, luncheon served at 11am, varied menu. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided musicians by invitation only, call Pat at 956-874-5041. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, chicken breast, french fries or potato wedges, fresh made cole slaw, lots of fixins, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, bring your own table service, dessert available 4-5:30pm. Dinner/Dance - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5:30pm, Keys, Strings and Harmonies, $8pp, call 580-8454 for menu and availability. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Renaissance Rockers Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, $10pp, advance tickets will be available through the park office. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, $5pp, snacks available. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Louis Long & Drifters, $7pp, popcorn and soda available. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, John Kujda Band. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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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, 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. Non-denominational Church Sevice Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. 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 - 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, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke. Annual Bazaar & Bake Sale - Retama Village, Mission, 1-4pm, for questions please call Sandy Beck-Willis at 317-6251932. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:303:30pm, snacks available. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30pm, cake & coffee served. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 2pm, Myra Green Mary’s Christmas Story, free will donation. 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, Carlos Canas. 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, 7-8:30pm, Amber Waves, $5pp. Christmas Program - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $5pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas show, $7pp, concession open, everyone welcome. Monday, December 14 See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com ers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, PARKS CALENDAR drinks and homemade pies. From pg. 11 Craft/Patio Sale - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, serving breakfast and lunch. Auction Consignments - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am-Noon. Fiesta Extravaganza - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 9am-6pm, $5 gift sale. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, free admission, snacks, and cookies available. Everyone come and enjoy music and social time. Country Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, bring a friend, refreshments available. Rock and Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch for sale 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1-3pm, dance & sing along. Jam Session - Wagon City North, Mission, 1pm, cookies, all jammers and listeners are welcome, come and have a good time. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, serving hot sandwiches from 12-1pm, concession available. Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, Friendship Hall, all listeners welcome. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburg-

Pork Loin Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, cost $5pp for dinner. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Musical Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-9pm. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $6pp. Tuesday, December 15 Tickets on Sale for John Sager Show January 5, 2016 - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am, $8pp. Craft & Yard Sale - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 8am, breakfast and lunch available. Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon, friendship hall, come join us, for more information call 956-399-6660. Auction with Gary Grant - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be available from 11am to 12pm, jam will begin at 12-2pm. Arnie Wolf Band - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, $5pp. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-Noon. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. 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. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, 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. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. 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,

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, PARKS CALENDAR 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp. From pg. 13 freshments 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 - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat, snack bar, everyone welcome. Happy Hour Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Lynn Dvorak, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased, pass the hat. Spaghetti Dinner - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, $7pp, table service required. Biscuits & Gravy - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $5pp, all you can eat, sausage, pancakes, bring your plate setting. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5pm, hamburger, chicken sandwich, 1/4lb hot dog including chips, drink and dessert for $5, Karoake follows. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8pm, Greg Jones, $6pp, ice cream bars for sale, popcorn and soda for sale. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available. Jul & The Chrome Wheels - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Country & Classic Rock variety band, $6pp.

Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh, $5pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Bible Alive Theater, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open. Christmas Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Ralph Kuster, $7pp. Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Thursday, December 17 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. 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. Musical Instrument Swap Meet - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11:30am-3:30pm. Lunch and Country Jam - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, Noon-3pm, pizza lunch at noon, jam at 1pm, donuts and coffee served at break. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and popSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 corn are served, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country 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. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, doors open at 2:30pm, BYOB, ice, popcorn and pop available. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Fred Goldsberry, pass the hat. 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 - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Jeff Gordon. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Ralph Kuster Christmas Show, $7pp.

Christmas Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Rolando Reyes, $6pp. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Rene & Company, $6pp, BYOB, and snacks, casual dress. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, December 18 Craft Show - Mission West Resort, 8amNoon, breakfast and lunch available. Open Variety Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am-12pm, refreshments available at break. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Country Music Jam - Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 21

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Ace’s Barbecue is Good Eatin’! For some down home and downright delicious Texas barbecue try Ace’s Barbecue, in Mission. Owner Jose Aguilar has been in business for four years and his food is so good, people are requesting to open franchises in other locations. Aguilar’s food is prepared fresh in the store – from the potato salad and salad greens and coleslaw, to meats and catfish and shrimp. Sides such as rice, beans (charro style), and potato salad are prepared in the restaurant using family recipes. Aguilar uses choice meats or a higher grade when preparing his foods. His briskets and pork are smoked for 14 hours in a Southern Fried Smoker to get that wonderful flavor. The fish and shrimp are fresh and cooked to perfection. The newest item on his menu added just last week is chicken wings. He serves them with barbecue sauce, buffalo sauce and with lemon seasoning. They are first smoked and then flash fried for crispness. Very good! To test this location I took my husband who would rather eat barbecue than anything else and my grandson, “Hollow Leg.” For his entre, “Hollow Leg” chose “The Boss,” a combination brisket and sausage sandwich served with an abundance of French fries. As an appetizer he chose the

chicken wings. The Buffalo wings and “The Boss” disappeared quickly into the growing 17-year-old’s hollow leg and were pronounced delicious. My husband loves brisket and chose a platter with rice and potato salad. It too, disappeared quickly. I chose a “Monster Potato” filled with barbecued brisket. Half of it came home with me for lunch. Aguilar also presented us with a catfish plate, which was very tender and a sample of his shrimp. The catfish were just the way I like them, moist and tender, cooked to perfection. The shrimp were fresh and served with a panko breading. Also good. Since we were all stuffed, that plate was delivered to another grandson who thought it was a great surprise. Our last sample was a serving of peach cobbler, which Aguilar credits with the large number of customers on Mondays. Cobbler is complimentary on Mondays. It too, was delicious! Barbecue lovers will want to sample this feast, perhaps on a Friday evening when musical entertainment is provided. During Winter Texan season last year, Dale & Gale played. Currently, a musician who plays ambient jazz is entertaining. Regardless of when you go, you’ve gotta try Aces Barbecue, located at 2536 E. Griffin Parkway in Mission.

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From pg. 15 Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. 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, Route 66, $5pp. Ralph & The Cuisers Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. 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. Combination ticket is $9. Call 956-783-4587 at least one week in advance. No combination tickets sold at the door. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Bible Alive Theater, pass the hat. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Christmas Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, The Castaway. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Heartland Express, open to the public, $5pp, pop and water available in concession area. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Solitaire, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Carlos Canas, $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Louie Long and The Drifters, $5pp, popcorna and soda for sale. Karaoke - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 7-10pm. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Sam Travis, $5pp. Saturday, December 19 Yard/Garage Sales - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo. 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 956-585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, cook Tom is back, pancakes $2.50, eggs, hashbrowns, toast $2.50, meat $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hashbrowns, sausage and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, french toast, $3pp, table service required. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark. SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission,

plesauce, and hot coffee or water, $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 and Patio Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, refreshments and lunch available starting 8am to 12pm. Craft Sale & Flea Market - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served, home made tacos, sloppy joes and pies. Biscuits & Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, juice and coffee provided, please enter by side gate on Sioux Rd. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm, luncheon served at 11am, varied menu. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. 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. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 22

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lain. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Carlos Canas, $5pp. Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Keys, Strings & Harmony, $5pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $5pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, The Jets, $6pp. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Castway, $5pp, snack bar open, everyone welcome, come dance with us. Sunday, December 20 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, $5pp. 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 See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 23

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From pg. 22 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.

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. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:3010:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Don-

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 service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, traditional Lutheran Church Service (LCMS), Rev. Tom Hedtke. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 1-2pm, Dale & Gayle Eisenhouer, $5pp. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:303:30pm, snacks available. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 31

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OBO, 402-450-7836. 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. 37’4” 2006 MONTANA 5th Wheel, 4 slide outs, King bed, new TV’s, Artic package, many new extra’s, excellent condition, can be seen at 1015 RV Park site #136, 1402 S. International Blvd, asking $17,000, open to offers, email: shirleyroy96@bell.net. 2007 SELECT SUITE 36ft 5th wheel, generator, washer/dryer, 3 slides, loaded with extras, only used 9 months, $24,000, 479253-1527. 2004 WILDERNESS, 28FT. rear kitchen, 1 slide, new carpet, tires, brakes, very clean, 956-781-9421.

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TOW DOLLY AND other RVing equipment, make offers, 423-381-9383. 1992 EZ GO golf cart, batteries fair, great elooking cart, $975, 573-359-5682. ,10X12 METAL SHED, $750, Hidden Valley Ranch 7401 Bogey Dr. Mission, TX, 320.894-3289. PORTABLE SATELLITE DISH, new price $700 at Camping World, used once, ask-ing $450, Seven Oak RV Resort, 913-972h1297. ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR, two wheel chair carriers, one manual one hydraulic, 9561580-4631. 2011 CLUB CAR, completely re-done, like new, lights, windshield, must see, $3,400 will consider offers, 563-528-9843. RV LOT GREEN Gate Grove, extra concrete, fruit trees, vinyl, 12X14 shed, w/d refrigerator, cabinets, $25,000 OBO, 956-52935535. .FOR SALE 12’X38’ 2008 Destination trailer, 12’X36’ car port, 6’X8’ shed, $23,500, -Donna, TX, 309-224-9592. ,10X10 WOOD SHED with 110-220 wiring, stackable Kitchen Aid washer and dryer included, $800, 956-566-3217. -43 LOT RV & trailer park includes 8 park models (furnished), 2 mobile homes (furnished), city water & sewer, 8 storage

sheds, 641-660-2560 or 956-781-3821. 802 BOSE SPEAKERS fender electric fiddle, 2 yrs old, 701-640-3676. CONSOLE PIANO KOHLER Campbell, Oak finish, $400, 956-424-0508. GARAGE WORK BENCH solid wood, 4drawers, shelf on bottom, never used and AB lounger exerciser, like new, less than half the price, call 357-3724. 40’ METAL WHEEL chair ramp for sale, $1,100, 956-461-5461. LEGENDS 3 HANDICAPPED scooter made by Pride for sale at Sleepy Valley Resort lot #544 Apricot Rd, complete with van lift, $1,000, cell 308-750-1364. RICH VERACRUZANOS TAMALES cooked with olive oil; meat, vegetarian or sweet. Catering available for parties call Mary at 956-655-4661.

HEALTH HAVE KNEE PAIN, foot, hip, back shoulder, stomach, migraines, diabetes or any illness, call for a free evaluation 956 -5029668, Mr. Jarimba. No medication, no surgery, same day results.

HOMES FOR SALE RETAMA VILLAGE, MISSION, 2br, 2ba, RV port home w/50ft FHV, covered RV parking, tiled Pergola covered courtyard, corner lot,

furnished, gated 55+ community, $235K, see website Retamarentals.com for pictures of 3700 Heron Way, 321-480-4999. BRICK HOME, WINTER Haven Resort, 55+ gated community, security 24/7, 2br WIC, 2 bath, tiled floors, 2 car garage w/pulled down attic storage. Enclosed tiled/wood rear patio on Resaca, tiled patio on front. Hurricane shutters w/wired connections for heavy duty gen., $168,900, please call Bill 956-838-1512. 1,560 SQ. FT., 2 br, 2 bath, home furnished, 1 1/2 car garage, 55+ Village Grove Subdivision, Donna, $68,000, 309-3383008.

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2000 MONACO 36FT., 1 slide, Diesel, 4 door, refrigerator, new mattress, clean, ready to travel, 956-583-6735. 2006 CLASS C Gulfstream MH 5500 Chevy engine, new tires, 60,000 miles, 224-3054457. 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, $38,000, 816-868-8003 or 816529-2384. MOTOR HOMES 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Endeavor 38’, 2 FOR SALE DUNCAN Tow Bar with cover, slides Cummins, Diesel, newer tires, batgood condition, $150 OBO, Jerry 248-887- teries, $37,000, lot also available, Mission, 3321. TX, $55,000, 309-781-6542. sort, 956-702 -2772. 2001 16X60 SANTA Fe, 2 bd, 2 baths, lots of extras, deck, front living room, 99 year lease lot, 55+ community, 956-783-4929. FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom, large Texas room, new air/heat, storage shed, covered deck and carport, 515-865-5227. MOBILE HOME FOR sale, 2 bed, 1 bath, 16X48, fully remodeled and furnished, 55+ park, call 712-259-2120.

2016, price reduced $25,500, 419-6512901. FOR SALE 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C -50T, 2006 FULLY FURNISHED with shed beside very good condition, can be seen at Heri- golf course in Seven Oaks RV, park site 87, tage Square unit L-11, call 956-584-6824. 306-698-7888. 2012 HARLEY 1200 excellent condition, RESTAURANT windshield, shaped bags, 7,800 miles, always stored indoors, $8,800, 317-364ANTOJITOS LA GÜERA Mexican Food, 6447. open M-Th 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, 2901 N. 23rd St. McAllen 956-631-2770.

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1996 CEDAR RIDGE carport covered patio, attached shed, washer, dryer, central electric heat/air, 2 recliners, couch, Oak table/ chairs, new fridge, cooking utensils, dishes, gas grill, Trophy Gardens lot 250, 712276-6509. 1997 TROPHY PARK model, excellent condition, washer, dryer, shed, many extras, 217-313-0620 or 618-980-1570. 2001 CANTERBURY, LOFT, w/d, wood floors, furnished, security bars, shed, carport, lake side site, Canyon Lake RV Park, $23,500, 585-813-7218. 1999 PALM AIRE park model, 12X34 with full awning, 16X20 deck, 6X6 laundry room, covered parking in 55+ park, 10X14 shed golf cart, asking $25,000, call 956279-1502. 12X38 NEW SHINGLES awning, laminate fridge, microwave, taps, lights fixtures, washer & dryer, shed, Tropic Star Resort, $12,900, 956-702-3392. 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. 1997 TROPHY 12’X36’ Park Model on lot 2110 in Sunshine Resort, Harlingen, 12X12 Texas room or second bedroom, new hot water tank, 13X24 covered car port, thermopane windows, stack washer and dryer, leather couch, sleeper sofa, dinette set, newer refrigerator, handicap toilet, 36” Sony and 27” Toshiba LCD TV’s, pots, pans, dishes, bird watchers delight, 1,200 sq. ft. nature garden, 8’ cement fountain, 2 storage sheds, lot rent paid till October

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TRUE ROOFING AND Construction, shingles, metal, vinyl sliding, awnings, deck additions, windows, paint, -insured-, 956884-1688. COMPUTER AND GUITAR/Luthier repairs, 25 years experience. Software hardware and electronics, Roy 956-472-1089. W MOBILE RV SERVICE 4U, general repairs/i maintenance, RVIA certified, licensed, insured, call Revel 715-296-5036, www.mo-v bilervservice4u.com. APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handy-s man, plumbing and electrical repairs, overd 55 years of experience, 956-584-7817. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by NicoleR starting at $15, call 956-739-5524. PROFESSIONAL HAWAIIAN STEEL guitars music program available for Luaus, pool parties, etc. Country and Gospel too, 956-M G 346-1854.

W v 2013 JAYCO EAGLE Premier 38ft, three slides, 2 a/c’s, fireplace, many extras,f a $38,500, 314-306-3885. 2007 SUNNY BROOK 32ft. travel trailer,s two bedroom, two slides, dishes, pots and pans, two shops - one is air conditioned7 with w/d, lots of extras, 55+ park, gated community, call for more details in San Benito, TX, you need to look at this one, cell 580-380-7600. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842.

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West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, /ice cream social. - Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palm-view, 1:30pm, cake & coffee served. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 2pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, free will donation. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. l Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Ambassadors of Grace. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, Christmas & variety show, $7pp. e Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, ,snack bar open. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm.

BROWNSVILLE From pg. 1

kof nativity scenes from Mexico, Central and South America. The nativity scenes belong to members of the Pan American Club of Brownsville who have purchased them while traveling in Mexico, Central and South America. Included are exhibits from Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico and from Indian tribes. The museum is well worth the time to visit because Brownsville had a very colorful history during its Wild West Days.

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