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The Christmas Tree Forest is now on display at Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum featuring the creative ways people decorate Christmas trees. One of the more unique trees is the Snowman tree created by the Westbrook Clinic. They used a white tree and put a head, arms and large buttons on it. One the visitors’ favorite trees carries the theme of “The Wizard of Oz,” with See CHRISTMAS TREES pg. 17

RGV Concert Band plans Christmas concert Dec. 14

Get into the spirit of the holiday as the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band provides a variety of Christmas music at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, McAllen. Admission is free but a goodwill offering will be taken. The offerings are used to pay for the music that is purchased for the band concerts. The concert band is under the direction of Gene Goede. Among the pieces to be played are “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, a march titled “Santa Meets Sousa,” and a fun selection called “Cowboy Christmas.” There will be an Advent selection, “And He Shall Be Named Emmanuel,” and a piece called “Fantasy on Joy to the World.” “Christmas Around the World” is a collection of Christmas melodies from various European countries including Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Germany. As a novelty the band will finish See CONCERT pg. 32

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Festival of Lights is Trolley-la-la-la fun time By Kathy Olivarez From the illuminated castle representing Argentina to the Chinese pagodas, the narrated trolley ride at the Hidalgo Festival of Lights is a great way to see the lights. The guides explain what each illumination represents and the ties between Hidalgo’s Festival Lights and many Bor-

derFest displays. Other displays such as “The Night Before Christmas Mice” and “Christmas Shrek” are made of three-dimensional characters that are easily recognized. Look for scenes such as the “Penguins of the North Pole” frolicking near the “Eskimo Family.”

Some of the lighted displays were provided by sponsors such as the “Happy Holiday Hershey,” a lighted display featuring Hershey’s kisses. Others represent fairy tales such as “Cinderella’s Castle” or “Peter Pan’s Ship” as he sails for Neverland. The “Mayan Pyramid” represents a past BorderFest theme featuring the treasures of Mexico. Look for large Christmas cards created by the schoolchildren of Hidalgo and placed at various locations throughout the displays. The competition is in three divisions including elementary, middle school and high school. The best Christmas cards are selected and put on display. Don’t miss the large illuminated display of elves frocking at the ice palace where they are slipping and sliding everywhere. Another illuminated display was “Santa’s Mailing Station,” a long mural of elf activity depicting how busy the North Pole gets in the days before Christmas. Don’t miss the “Reindeers’ Christmas ParHidalgo’s Festival of Lights features hundreds of lighted displays in three miles of ty.” And of course, there is the “Reason for “Winter Wonderland.” Nightly entertainment and trolley tours are also available for the Season,” an illuminated nativity scene visitors to enjoy. See FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS pg. 16

McAllen Holiday Parade draws 200,000 spectators By Kathy Olivarez and Luciano Guerra It was billed as McAllen’s biggest, brightest and most anticipated event of the holiday season and the largest illuminated holiday parade in Texas. The parade featured 40 illuminated and decorated floats, 17 helium-filled balloons, marching bands and celebrities. The first annual McAllen Holiday Parade brought a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade atmosphere to the Rio Grande Valley. And it did so much to the delight of the estimated 200,000 spectators that lined both sides of Bicentennial Boulevard and filled the east-side stands at McAllen’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. Sue Rouse of California, Missouri and a winter resident of Palm Gardens RV and Mobile Home Park in Harlingen had a front-row view of the parade as it proceeded directly in front of the stands at Veterans Memorial Stadium. When asked

about the McAllen Holiday Parade, Rouse said, “I thought it was great. As a homegrown parade I put this up with the Rose Bowl Parade, which I’ve been to four or five times. It is smaller, more hands-on and not as professional, but it was a really nice one. I also used to live outside of New York City so I’ve been to Macy’s Parade too.” Near the beginning of the parade was Santa, a giant balloon being managed by a group of teens in Santa hats. Next came the first band, playing “Jingle Bells.” Each of the several bands were impressive with horns lit up by Christmas lights and band members wearing Santa hats. Winnie the Pooh, holding his precious hunny pot, and several of his friends rode the next float, followed by those famous The Grinch was one of over 17 heliBudweiser Clydesdales pulling a float that um-filled balloons featured in Saturday evening’s McAllen Holiday Parade. See CHRISTMAS PARADE pg. 31 Winter Texan Times photo by Luciano Guerra

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Ralph Kuster opens Christmas show Dec. 17

Ralph Kuster will be singing those old loved Christmas carols for residents and Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley. Kuster has been performing his Christmas show in Branson, Missouri annually since 2008, but after the city closes down for the season, he brings his Christmas show to the Valley so Winter Texans may enjoy it. His first show starts Dec. 17. Ralph’s life-long passion for music became a reality with the production of his first 3 CD’s from 2003 to 2005. In 2006, he was thrilled and honored to perform “I May Never Get to Heaven” by Conway Twitty and “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers before over 2000 people at the annual COSAP Variety Show at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada. In 2008, Ralph opened his own oneman Variety Show in Branson, Missouri and continued shows there through December 2013. In 2010, he began to perform in the Rio

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Grande Valley in Texas where he was nominated for ‘Entertainer of the Year’ and twice for ‘Male Vocalist of the Year’ in 2012. With over 600 songs now in his repertoire, Ralph has produced, directed and performed in a series of two-hour shows including a Christmas Show in Branson and the Rio Grande Valley, a variety show of all genres of music, a tribute to country classics, and a tribute to Frank Sinatra and Friends. In addition, Ralph has produced a tribute to Broadway and the Movies, a Valentine’s Day special, a tribute to Elvis, Neil and Friends, and a tribute to St. Patrick’s Day. Listen to Ralph perform a few songs at www.wttrgv.com. Click on Ralph Kuster under the Wintertainers™ heading. Ralph loves to interact with his audiences and the depth of his musical tastes See RALPH KUSTER pg. 08

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Lindley Creek to perform Christmas shows

Catch a bit of the holiday spirit with Lindley Creek, a family band from Missouri that has been entertaining in the Rio Grande Valley for the past few years. John, Kathie, Jace and Katie Greer, known as Lindley Creek, are back this year with a Christmas show that is sure to delight anyone who loves Christmas music. Kathie says the show is a mixture of classic country, traditional Christmas and a rock ‘n’ roll medley of Christmas songs that is a lot of fun. There is a bit of comedy and a costume change thrown into the show as well. The children are growing up and have

both become proficient on many musical instruments. Jace, now 19, plays saxophone, fiddle, and a viola strung to sound like a cello that he calls a chin-cello. Katie, now 17, plays electric guitar, keyboard, fiddle and an octave mandolin. Kathie plays rhythm guitar, clarinet, and bass fiddle, while John plays upright bass and does the narration of the show. All members of the family have good voices and each one will be lead vocalist on three or four of the songs performed in the show. See LINDLEY CREEK pg. 17

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Mission Museum Sister City exhibit now open

In honor of Mission’s Sister Cities, which are scattered throughout Mexico, Mission Historical Museum just opened an exhibit displaying native costumes from the states where the Sister Cities are located. A Sister City program joins cities throughout the world with cities in the United States. The cities try to help each other through cultural exchanges and studies. Currently, Mission has 14 Sister Cities, located in different Mexican states. Costumes now on display include China Poblana, named for a beloved slave girl, Mirra, brought to New Spain in the 1600’s. Mirra was captured by Portuguese slaves and taken to Cohin in the southern part of India. She escaped and took refuge in a Jesuit Mission and took the name Catarina de San Juan. From there she was to be taken to New Spain to be the servant of the Marquis. But when the ship landed in Acapulco, the merchant soldier sold her as a slave to a Publecan man for ten times the price the viceroy had promised. Catarina de San Juan took the custom of dress from her country, wrapping herself in a sari that covered her whole body. She also may have worn the Langa Voni, a blouse and petticoat, which many think gave rise to the China dress. After her owner died Catarina lived in a convent, where she was reported to have had visions of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus. The original China Poblana costume consisted of a low-cut white blouse with fringe and embroidery of silk and beads in geometric and floral designs. The shirt or castor (beaver) was named for the material

it was made from. Beaver fur was used to undergarments for indigenous servants in the 1600’s. The shirt would be decorated with sequins, and camarones (shrimp) and embroidered with seeds and bugles (a type of bead) in the 1600’s. Enchilada stitching, which was crisscrossed with zig-zagged lacework, was used on the lower hem. Loops held the skirt and slips to the waste of the women who wore them; they may have been embroidered as well. Fine silk shawls or shawls decorated with bobbles would be worn to hide any cleavage sticking out of the blouse. Satin shoes would have been worn and possibly beads and other jewelry. While today’s China Poblana fashions may not be made of beaver or have shrimp in their designs, they do follow the colorful embroidered full skirt design with the white blouses and shawls used in the 19th century. In addition to the modern China Poblana costume other Mexican states where Mission has sister Cities will have their traditional costumes to be on display include Tamaulipas, Nuevo Lean, Coahuila, Jalisco and Quintaroo. Some of the states will have more than one display. The costume display is in the old Shary Building, which is the main museum building, located at 900 Doherty Avenue. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday the museum is closed. Admission is free. For information call (956) 580-8646.

Sunny Glen Children’s Home in San Benito has launched its second “Change for Children” campaign to help support the home for abused and neglected children. They have a goal of collecting $20,000 for the home. Ray Crowder, executive director for Sunny Glen Children’s Home said, “About 80 percent of the money used to support the children comes from donated dollars. The money collected will be used for paying electric bills for the cottages

where the children live, clothes and other items needed by the children. “I go to Winter Texan parks that invite me and I take cans for change,” explained Crowder. “I address residents at one of their weekly or bi-weekly meetings for five to ten minutes and build a pyramid of cans for residents to take home if they wish. Anyone who wants to take a can takes one but there is no pressure on anyone to contribute to the campaign if they do not wish to participate,” he said. The cans are about the size of a large soup can. Tony Ortiz, regional manager of Encore Properties said in an email, “Fundraisers are a vital part of simply keeping the doors open. Sunny Glen has a program that some of the Encore properties participate in – the ‘Change for Children’ program. If your property doesn’t already participate, please consider being part of this effort.” Crowder said, “By opening that door to the Encore RV Resorts, Mr. Ortiz and Encore residents will raise thousands of dolSee SUNNY GLEN pg. 06

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Brownsville Heritage Museum has Latin American Nativity display

By Kathy Olivarez Brownsville Heritage Museum currently has an exhibit featuring Latin American nativity sets from private collections owned by three members of the local Pan American Round Table, Isabel Vezzetti, Marsha Betacourt, and Maria Enrique Yzaguirre. These nacientos or nativities give a look into the cultures of the countries they represent. Ayla Jaramillo, collections manager, pointed out the uniqueness of each of the nativities. The first exhibit was from Peru and in addition to the figures of the Holy Family and those who surrounded them, local animals such as monkeys, javelinas and turtles joined the donkeys and cattle at the manger scene. Instead of exotic herbs like frankincense, the monkeys brought bananas for the Christ child.

Another Amazon nativity scene had leopards and tigers joining the Holy Family. There were also several small retablo nativity scenes, which are placed in boxes with open covers for viewing. Moving to other exhibits, those from Mexico were more traditional, but the bright colors and flowers added a sense of happiness to the scene. According to Jaramillo, some of the Mexican exhibits were made by well-known Mexican artists. Moving around the room Jaramillo pointed out a special nativity exhibit featuring Native Americans. The nativity scene includes wolves and buffalo instead cows and sheep or donkeys. Instead of a manger there is a teepee. And Baby Jesus is on a papoose board. There are also nativities from South

On Dec. 12 and 13 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. step back over 2000 years in time back to the night of the first nativity as Trinity Worship Center creates a replica of the night of the birth of Jesus. Experience what it must have been like on that wondrous night. Walk down the streets of Bethlehem, visit the marketplace, see the potter, taste the bread, hear the angels, talk

with Mary and Joseph in the manger with the live nativity. Visitors can even pet a donkey or sheep. Everyone is welcome to join in and take part in this special night. Experience the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of Jesus. The event is free. Trinity Worship Center is located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr.

Trinity Worship Center recreates streets of Bethlehem & nativity

America and a traditional one representing North America. The Nativity exhibit that opened on Dec. 2 will remain on display through mid-January. Other parts of the museum are dedicated to local Texas history, including scenes from a local bar, which has a real tap that can be used for museum receptions and special events. Other exhibits include a blacksmith shop and a frontier store. Another wall points out the countries that have influenced the area including Spain from 1519 to 1821, France from 1685 to 1762, Mexico from 1821 to 1845, the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845, the Confederacy from 1861 to 1865 and the United States from 1845 to the present.

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From pg. 04 lars for the care of neglected and abused children. The exciting part of this effort is other resorts are joining this ‘Change for Children’ drive and many children will benefit. The Valley’s Winter Texans are a true blessing to those less fortunate.” The campaign runs from December through February. Those who participate can place the change they have left over after shopping or going out to eat in the cans. At the end of the campaign, the cans are collected and given to the Sunny Glen Children’s Home.

Another mural discusses the Mier Black Bean incident where Santa Anna decided that one in ten American prisoners be executed. Another looks at the steamboat era on the Rio Grande River. Other exhibits include the coming of trains and the effect of agriculture on the Valley. The Stillman House, which is adjacent to the museum belonged to Charles Stillman, the founder of Brownsville. It is currently decorated for a Victorian Christmas. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for seniors over 55. Brownsville Heritage Museum located at 1335 E. Washington Street. Call (956) 541-5524 for information.

According to Crowder, at the end of the campaign the park that collects the most money per resident will be given a trophy. By basing it on the number of residents, it will be fairer than pitting small parks against large parks, explained Crowder. Crowder said last year Fun N Sun and a couple of smaller parks participated in giving change. Fun N Sun gave a total of $1600 to the program. This year, Crowder has cans in about 15 different Winter Texan parks, including most of the Encore Parks, Victoria Palms and others. Any park that would like to participate can call Sunny Glen Children’s Home at (956) 399-5356.

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Nov. 27-Jan. 1 – Brownsville’s fifth annual Holiday Village will be open in Dean Porter Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. There are 27 cottages in this year’s village including old favorites. Houses are lit from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends. Entertainment is provided on weekends by local school groups. Dec. 1-31 – Hidalgo Festival of Lights. Daily free self-guided tours. For dinner, entertainment and trolley ride tour tickets call (956) 843-5311, or stop by the State Farm Arena box office. Nov. 27-Mar 31 – The Christmas House in Falfurrias is decorated for the holiday season. Groups of six to 15 preferred. Admission is $8. Call (361) 325-2068 or 800276-4339 for reservations (required). Dec. 11 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Home for the Holiday’s” concert featuring the Dean Canty Big Band Orchestra from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission. Dec. 11 – “All about Women,” A Christmas Affair sponsored by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce will be held at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash. Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with shopping afterwards. Dec. 12-31 – Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty, will have a North Pole Village display in the annex building. The museum is open Tues. to Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Dec. 12 – South Padre Island Christmas Parade starts at 6 p.m. Parade runs south on Padre Boulevard from Mars. Street to Campeche. Dec. 12 – RGV Concert Band will have Christmas concert at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 W. Fern, McAllen, at 3 p.m. Love offering. Dec. 13 – The City of Alton will hold its annual Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. from Cantu Elementary to City Hall. A toy giveaway will be held afterwards. Dec. 13 – Estero Llano Grande State Park will host its annual “Bunuelo Bites and Christmas Lights” at from 9 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., $5. Call 956-565-3919 for

information. Dec. 13 – La Feria will have its annual Christmas Parade starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by the annual Winter Festival at 6:30 p.m. in the La Feria High School parking lot. Dec. 13 – “The Nutcracker, A Christmas Ballet”, University of Texas at Brownsville, 1 West University Blvd., 7 p.m. admission $15-$30. Purchase tickets at Las Bellas Arts Academy, 1440 Palm Blvd., until 4 p.m., weekdays. Call (956) 541-6702. Dec. 13 – San Benito will present its annual Christmas Parade of Lights, “It’s a Giving Christmas” at 6 p.m. in downtown San Benito. Parade goers are asked to bring canned goods for the food pantry to be collected during the parade. For more information call (956) 361-3800. Dec. 14 – Museum of South Texas History will present “La Pastorela” (a shepherd’s play) at 1:30 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. Event also includes holiday crafts, foods and beverages. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors. Dec. 13-14 – “The Nutcracker” presented by the Rio Grande Valley Ballet at the McAllen Civic Center, Sat., 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., tickets $20-$25, call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com. Dec. 16 – McAllen Symphonic Band presents, “Stille Nacht” at Trinity Worship Center, Expw. 281 & Nolana, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Tickets available from Wilder Resort locations, Weslaco Chamber, McAllen Community Centers, and at door if available. Dec. 17 – Robert O Keene is bringing his “Merry Christmas from The Fam-OLee” holiday show to Las Palmas Race Mark in Mission. Dec. 18 – The Mid-Valley’s 20th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, “A Frozen Christmas” will be held on Texas Blvd. in Weslaco at 6 p.m. Dec. 20 – The City of Elsa will hold it’s first “Light of Christmas” at 6 p.m. in the parking lot for Dr. Aviles, Elsa Pharmacy and Charlie’s Meat Market. There will be music, food and giveaways for children. Toy donations are appreciated. Toys can be dropped at the businesses listed.

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On Dec. 28 Ralph will perform his variety show at Sunshine RV Resort in Harlingen. On Dec. 31 he will do a New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance and Show from 6:30 p.m. until midnight. On Jan. 1, Ralph will perform his variety show at Fun N Sun at 12:30 p.m. and Jan. 24, at Lazy Palms, Edinburg. He will do a dinner and tribute to Frank Sinatra and Friends at Paradise Park, Pharr on Jan. 30. On Jan. 31 he will give his variety show at Winter Haven Resort in Pharr. To arrange a performance by Ralph at another venue, contact at ralphkuster@ sympatico.ca or by phone at 417-2318198 or 613-922-1941/ 613-969-1956.

From pg. 03 has resulted in numerous return engagements in the Rio Grande Valley. He can tailor a show to meet specific musical preferences. Ralph also enjoys performing Gospel music and has been a guest soloist at various churches and Gospel functions. In the Rio Grande Valley, Ralph’s Christmas show can be seen Dec. 17 at Paradise Park in Pharr; Dec. 18, Vahala Park, Edinburg; Dec. 20, Fiesta Village, Mission; Dec 21, Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito at 6:30 p.m.; and Dec. 23, Tropic Star Resort, Pharr.

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PARKS CALENDAR

EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 785730399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Thursday, December 11 All you can Eat Big Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10:30am. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, Lunch available. All Park Garage/Patio Sale & Quilters Bake Sale - Wagon City South, Mission, 8am-2pm, many sales, dont miss it, bargains galore. Inter-denominational Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend our service. Blue Grass Jams - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am, 7:30-9am biscuits & gravy is served. Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes and chips served from 11:30am to 12:30pm., cookies, bars, and popcorn served. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Rock N’ Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Pre-Jam meal 11:30am, Rock N’ Roll Jam at 1pm. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Pure Country, doors open at 2:30pm, $5pp, singles welcome, BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes and spot dances. Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lb Black Angus Burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and fresh cole slaw, tea or lemonade. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park,

Donna, 4pm, BYO bowl/utensils, $2pp, dessert for sale. Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment. Bingo - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, Recreational hall, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, pop, ice cream, cookies and coffee available. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $5pp, Main Hall. Friday, December 12 Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Sweetwater, $5pp. Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, Rolls and coffee in the AM, full lunch served 11am to 12:30pm. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, lunch served. Craft Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-1pm. Patio & Yard Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon. Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch available 11am to 12:30pm. Country Western Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch being served from 11:30am to 12:30pm for a small fee. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, Jam Leader, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, All musicians are invited to come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 3:30-5pm. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm. Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Coffee and cookies served at break for donation. Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Hot dogs, popcorn and desserts at reasonable cost, beginning at 4-5:30pm in Activity Center. Karaoke - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm. Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Steven May, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Big Band Jam/Rock N Roll - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Golden Era Band, $5pp, concessions available. Entertainment - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, Amber Waves Christmas Show, $6pp.

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Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Sipe Country Band, $5pp, BYOB, soda and water sale. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & soda for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp (tickets sales start November 21). Saturday, December 13 Parkwide Patio Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-11am, Open to the public, for info 269-599-6845. Weekly Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Cost- $2.50 to $4 (depends on what ordered), pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs (anyway), sausage gravy, hashbrowns, BYO table service. Best Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, The best Saturday Breakfast, menu varies each week, please bring your own place setting. For more information call 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50. Biscuits & Gravy - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7am. Garage Sale - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-10:30am, coffee & rolls. Breakfast - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, Tickets at the door. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes, sausage or ham, biscuit gravy, apple sauce or grits,eggs, toast, donation, BYOTS.

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Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am. Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon, This Park Wide Sale is open to the public. Come south of Bus. 83 on Mile 2W about 2 miles in Mercedes and enter the gates to Llano Grande Lake Park Resort. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Craft Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am-Noon. Residence Patio Sales - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Treasures and no so treasures for sale. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Yard Sale - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Garage/Bake Sale - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 8-11am, garage and bake sale held in Recreation Hall. Craft & Yard Sales - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 8am-Noon, lunch will be served at 11am. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Christmas for Needy - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am, Christmas party & distribution of food & toys, with Santa Claus visiting (Stuart Place School 5th graders only). Mainstream Fun Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 10am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm.

Country Jams - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm. Open Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30-3pm, Lunch served at 11am. Jam - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch served from 11am to 12:30pm. Zumba Gold Party (Exercise) - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1pm, $3pp or 1 unwrapped toy, get active with great people at the dance party workout that moves at your pace. Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians are by invitation only, contact Pat Arguello at 956-874-5041 for details, dessert table, donations accepted. Karaoke - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 2-4pm, coffee, donations. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3-6pm. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Light lunch during break, 50/50 ticket sales. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 6pm, Rolando Christmas Show, $6pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, variety, $5, free popcorn, set-ups & ice available, singles welcome. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Golden Era, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park ReSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Furytones, $5pp, bring your beverage of choice, cash soda bar with free ice and popcorn. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, Javier Morales, donation $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Agency, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open, advanced tickets sale, $10pp, contact Nicole at 956-283-8035 for more information. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, LeRoy and his Organtina, $5pp. Christmas Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Christmas show with Rolando, $6pp. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp. Holiday Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Willie Knight, $5pp, BYOB and snacks. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, The Coins, everyone welcome, concession open. TX Country Band - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm. Rolando Reyes Show - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Friendship Hall, $6pp, advance tickets on sale. Dance - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Billy Weber, $4pp. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palm-

available. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Al Mikesh, $5pp, BYOB, ice provided. Sunday, December 14 Open Golf El Nino Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Bob Kerr, all welcome. Non-denominational Church Service Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am. Church - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 9-10am, Non-denominational Pastor Friesby. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join us for church services, stay for coffee and cookies after the service. Non-Denomination Chapel Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am. Church Services- Non-denominational Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am. Church Service - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Non-denominational Worship Service -

Non-denominational Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am. Church Service - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Village Chapel, Non-denominational Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am, Chaplain Don Hickman. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Non-denominational Church Services Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am. Church - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Rev. James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort , Harlingen, 9:30am, Non-denominational in Hall B. Church Sevice - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, everyone welcome. Interdenominational Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, join us for a time of singing, worship and fellowship in the Main Hall, Dr. Gerald Parriott will be giving a message, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following the service. Church Service - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational service with choir.

Non-denominational Church Service Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Recreational hall, Sunshine Ministries. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational services. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Service with Pastor Don Ballew, refreshments and social time following service. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Pastor Dave Tabler. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, Pastor Tom Hedtke. Jam - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Gospel Jams - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Cards - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-5pm, Bridge, fee. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, Snacks available. Country Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30-3:30pm, all welcome, refreshments served at break, come have fun with us. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2pm, Razz-Ma-Tazz, $5pp. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Sunday Night Ice Cream Social, Hymn Sings & Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Recreational Hall, $1.50 per scoop. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 12 Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm. Jam Session - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Celebration Brass Choir - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6pm, Recreation Hall, free. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, The Coins, $5pp. Celebration Brass Choir - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-8pm, Family entertainment show, free, following ice cream social, Recreation Hall. Entertainment - Alamo Paradise Acres, 6:30-8pm, Diego, donations. Bean Bag - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Razz-Ma-tazz Christmas Show, $5pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-8:30pm, Free movies, snack bar opens at 6:15pm. Visit website at http://pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie listing each week. Entertainment - Leisure World Commu-

Weslaco, 7pm, “Pine to Palm Chorus” Christmas Program, doors open at 6pm, bring a food hamper. Monday, December 15 Craft Fair - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8amNoon. Craft Sale - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served. Auction Consignment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am-Noon. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30 am sign up, $10pp, 10am tee off, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Lunch - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am-1pm, Tickets at the door, Hall A. Open Gulf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Open Jams - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-3pm, Country, free, Main Hall. Country Western Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1pm, Dance & Sing along. Country Jams - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome. Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, refreshments at break, 50/50 drawings, everyone welcome. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Jammers by invitation only, free admission, 50/50, snacks, coffee, cookies available, everyone welcome. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 Jams - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, coffee and cookies served. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Card Bingo - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, the musicians who play in this jam are by invitation only. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1:30-3:30pm, concessions and sandwiches available starting at 12:15pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Spaghetti Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. Potluck Dinner - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5-6pm. Burgers (Before Bingo) - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm, $6pp. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, Snacks available.

come listen to the music. Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, BYOB, come dance with Diego. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Joy Norris & Country Sunshine & Brass, ice and pop available, $5pp atd. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Program, $6pp. Dealers Choice - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7pm. The Memories - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, come and dance or just tape your toes and listen to the oldies but goodies, on the West Side Ballroom. Tuesday, December 16 Craft Show - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, breakfast & lunch. Pancakes & Sausage - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7am. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am. Beginning Line Dancing - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. Auction - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 9am. Church Services - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Lunch Jams - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 21

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Valley in to a garden paradise. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Grande Near the banks of the river there is an From pg. 01 with Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, sheep and donkeys. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the illuminated Texas exhibit that includes the Texas State Capitol, a steamboat and the armadillos (mother and baby). There is a large yellow rose, which represents the woman who helped capture Santa Anna in the final battle of the Texas Revolution. And see Santa visiting Tropical Texas wearing a sombrero. When the trolley moves into the grounds of the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse, which is part of the World Birding Center system, the guide mentions how important the pumphouse was during the 19th century when agriculture developed the Rio

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illuminated replica of a steamboat honoring the day when most traffic in the Rio Grande Valley moved by boat up and down the river. Another corner has people riding bicycles to draw attention to the hike and bike trail that runs through the park. In addition to the many lighted displays put up by the city, many residents along the route have decorated their homes. The three Ramon Ayala homes across from city hall are elaborately decorated. The only night the trolley will not run is on Wednesday, Dec. 17, when Ramon Ayala, a Grammy-award winning Tejano music star, leads the traditional Mexican Posada. As part of that celebration 10,000 Christmas gifts will be given out to children in need. Regardless of where they travel in the ride through the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three million lights, visitors will enjoy the displays of lights and three-dimensional figures that make up the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. The trolley rides will continue through Dec. 30. The trolley ride costs $5 per person. Tickets for the Dinner/Concert/Trolley Tour package is available for purchase at the Hidalgo City Hall for $12 per person. This package includes a roast beef dinner, musical entertainment and a narrated tour by trolley or train. This package is available only Dec. 2-16 and Dec. 18-21. To reserve and purchase tickets call the State Farm Arena Box Office at 956-843-5311.

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From pg. 01 ruby red shoes, a colorful witches hat, and other items related to the movie. Among the trees crafted with delightful imagination is the Craft Tree where the garland and ornaments are made by Twinkle Trinkets of Harlingen. Antique Emporium decorated a tree with stained glass ornaments.

Christmas season. For beach lovers the On the Beach tree, created by Archer Business Systems, featured seashells, starfish and other beach items. Another beach tree consists of a golden tree without leaves and decorated with seashells and sand dollars covered with gold trim. These are just a few of the variety of Christmas trees to be found at the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. It is located at 2425 Boxwood St. For more information call (956) 216-4901. Admission is free; donations accepted.

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From pg. 03 Lindley Creek will be in the Rio Grande Valley in December for a short run with their Christmas show. Then they will head home for Christmas but return in late January to stay through February and part of March. In December, they can be seen Dec. 11 at Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission; Dec. 12, Tropic Star, Pharr; and Dec. 14, Valley View Estates, Mission. On Dec. 16 they will be at Green Gate Grove, Mission; Dec. 17, Park Place Estates, Harlingen; Dec. 18, Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 6 p.m. All shows are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise specified. For more information call (417) 326-9616.

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From pg. 15 served from 11am to Noon, Jam begins at Noon until 2pm. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, North Hall, lunch served. Woman’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-2pm. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, lunch served 11:30am1pm. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1pm, Hosted by Ray & Gynger, Oleander’s famous cake at half time, 50/50 raffle. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11:30am-1pm, everyone welcome. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Lunch available at 11:30am. Rock & Roll Jam - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Jam - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 1-2:30pm, snacks & coffee provided at break, donation, please park on roadway. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park,

ed Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, Pre jam meal begins at 4pm and jam begins at 5:30pm. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm. Potato Bake - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-6:30pm, $6pp. Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, Bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out. Bingo - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, Recreational Hall, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Country Jam’s - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets sold, public and jammer’s are welcomed. Christmas Show - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, Celebrate Christmas early, $6pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7pm, Christmas Show with Robert Ferguson, pass the hat, advanced tickets available, concessions available. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, Food served at 5:30pm, snack bar open during bingo. Route 66 - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm. Wednesday, December 17 Mainstream w/Plus Tips - Alamo RecVeh Park, 7:30pm. Bingo - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo. Pancake Breakfast - Palmera Heights See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 24

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com 12:30pm, No jams on PARKS CALENDAR December 31. From pg. 21 Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, All you can eat pancakes, with two sausage patties, applesauce and coffee, $3 donation, BYOTS. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational church service, Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9am, Bluegrass Jam, coffee and homemade goodies served. Craft Sale - Mesquite RV Park, La Feria, 9am-Noon. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Cards - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-4:30pm, Bridge, fee. Open Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2pm, Recreational hall, everyone welcome, lunch and concessions available. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:303pm, Lunch served 11am, all musicians welcome. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr,

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Jams - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and snacks available. Big Band Jams - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Coffee and cookies will be served and 50/50 tickets available for purchase. Dance/Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Diego, pass the hat, everyone welcome, concession open. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, County Line Band, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Pancake/Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:306pm, all the pancakes or biscuits & sausage gravy you care to eat $3pp, also serving cook-to-order eggs, sausage, applesauce, .25 cents each. 1015 Sunshine Karaoke - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 5:30pm. Circle T Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-9pm, chili dogs, hot dogs, and ice cream served from 4:30-5:45pm, everyone welcome, coffee and cookies served. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Amber Waves Band, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 25

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EVERY SUNDAY Non-Denominational Church Service • 9:00am HAPPY HOURS Wed., Dec. 17 • Diego • 3-5pm DANCES Wed., Dec. 31 • New Year’s Eve with South Texas Whiskey Band • 8:30p-12:30a • $15.00

ENTERTAINMENT JAM SESSIONS & MONDAY LUNCH Dec. 15, 22 & 29 CONCERTS ‘The Tribute’ Shania Twain & Tim McGraw Tribute Feb. 26, 7:00pm • $12 Adv/ $15 @ Door Piano Man, Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Mar. 12, 7:00pm • $12 Adv/ $15 @ Door TICKETS AVAILABLE AT COUNTRY SUNSHINE ACTIVITY OFFICE

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SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES Sat., Dec. 13 • The Coins • 7-10pm • $5.00 Sat., Dec. 20 • The Cruiser’s • 7-10pm • $10.00 Wed., Dec. 31 • New Year’s with Bill Chrastil • 8p-12:30am • $15.00

CONCERTS ‘56’ Back to the 50’s • Jan. 22, 7:00pm • $12 Adv/ $15 @ Door Hot August Night, Neil Diamond Tribute • Feb. 12, 7:00pm • $12 Adv/ $15 @ Door

HAPPY HOURS Thur., Dec. 18 • Diego • 3-4:30pm

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$6pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country, $5pp, snacks available. Entertainment - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7pm, Ralph Kuster Christmas Show, $6pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rolando Reyes, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment Christmas Show - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Robert Ferguson, $5pp, concession available. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bottomline Band, singles welcome, BYOB. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, fee, Main Hall. Thursday, December 18 Inter-denominational Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend our service. Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more.

available. Lunch Jam - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, Noon-3pm, Pizza lunch served at 12pm, Jam from 1-3pm, 50/50 draw, donuts and coffee served at break. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes and chips served from 11:30am to 12:30pm., cookies, bars, and popcorn are served. Western Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 1-3pm. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Rock N’ Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Pre-Jam meal 11:30am, Rock N’ Roll Jam at 1pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Pure Country, pass the hat for the Entertainer. BYOB, cash soda ar available, with free ice, no popcorn or snacks available. Happy Hour Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Jack Nelson, doors open at 2:30pm, pass the hat, singles welcome, BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Dance with Diego, pass the hat, concession open. Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 28

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com Christmas Show - Magnolia Park, DonPARKS CALENDAR na, 7pm, Amber Waves Family Group, From pg. 25 Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lb Black Angus Burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and fresh cole slaw, tea or lemonade. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4pm, BYO bowl/utensils, $2pp, dessert for sale. Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment. Rock & Roll Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm. Bingo - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, Recreational hall, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, pop, ice cream, cookies and coffee available. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, donation. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Diego. Walter Plant - Twin Palms RV Resort, Rio Hondo, 7-9pm, $6pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Winter Texan Orchestra, donation.

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Friday, December 19 Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Route 66, $5pp. X-Mas Party - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen. Craft Show - Mission West Resort, 8amNoon, Breakfast and lunch available, vendors and crafters invited. Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, lunch 11am, everyone welcome. Park Wide Patio Sales - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, bargains throughout Chimney Park, breakfast also available during sale. Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch available 11am to 12:30pm. Country Western Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, Lunch being served from 11:30am to 12:30pm for a small fee. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 29

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From pg. 28 Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, Jam Leader, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, All musicians are invited to come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 3:30-5pm. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm. Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Coffee and cookies served at break for donation. Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Hot dogs, popcorn and desserts at reasonable cost, beginning at 4-5:30pm in Activity

Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Featuring Sweetwater, open to the public, price tba, ice, mix, popcorn, 50/50 tickets and door prizes available, byob, ticket sales & info 956-351-5956 or 269385-3524. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Christmas Dance featuring The Castaway. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Big Band Jam/Rock N Roll - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Leslie Blassing, $5pp, concessions available. Rolando Reyes Christmas Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, $6pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Swing Tyme Band, $5pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Joy Norris Country Sunshine, $5pp, 50/50 door prizes, soda & ice. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & soda for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Goldent Era, $5pp.

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES DECEMBER 11, 2014 31 view. With “Frozen” being the new chilCHRISTMAS PARADE dren’s hit movie and the rage of the year,

RGV Bounders The RGV Bounders of America will meet Thursday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at Martha’s Taqueria Del Sol, 503 N Val Verde Road in Donna. For more information call Howard Woolley (956) 787-4479. Rio Grande Quilt Guild The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild will meet Saturday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the South Texas College Auditorium in Weslaco. Call Floria Flores at (956) 6484833. Polish-American Club The Texas Rio Grande Polish-American Club will meet Dec. 14 in Harlingen at 1:30 p.m. The dinner will be held at Emerald Grove RV Park on SE corner Bass Blvd. and Bus. 83 in Harlingen. The event usually includes social time, a meal and a short presentation of topics of Polish nationality and interest. In December there will be a traditional Christmas Eve Polish dinner of WIGILJA. Everyone is welcome but please call Marion Janik at (956) 2122973 or Ski Kurczeski (956) 781-to make a reservation. Good Sam RV Club All members of the Good Sam RV Club

will hold a rendezvous at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83, Alamo. For more information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972. Nodoway County, Missouri Residents of Nodoway County, Missouri will get together at Mr. Gatti's on Nolana & 2nd Street in McAllen on Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. For information call Eldora Weldon at (970) 999-4538. 3M 3M Retirees will get together on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. for lunch at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Friends are welcome. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 or Hartly at (956) 289-9261. Activity Directors Meeting RGV Activity Directors will meet at Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at Bentsen Palms RV. Retired Teamsters Retired Teamsters will meet Saturday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. at Ann’s Café, 221 W. Business 83 in San Juan. Magic Valley Stamp Club The Magic Valley Stamp Club will meet Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at Camelot in Harlingen. For information call Harlan Howell at (956) 202-1822.

Dec. 11 & 18 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek will be held at the Railroad Crossing, 101 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 11-14 – Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre, 1209 Fair Park Blvd, presents “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” a comedy/drama set in 1939. Thurs. to Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Admission, $15. Dec. 13 & 20 – Port Isabel Ghost Tour meets at 8 p.m. at Port Isabel Lighthouse,

admission, $10. Tickets available at Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and Museums of Port Isabel. Dec. 18 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center will present pottery making from 2 to 4 p.m. Make reservations by Dec. 15. Dec. 18-21 – Camille Lightner Theatre in Brownsville presents “Willie Wonka.” Adults $15, Winter Texan season special, $50. Call (956) 548-8900 for information.

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From pg. 01 the float was a giant hit. The children sang looked like an old-fashioned fire wagon along with the character on board, singing, with firemen and a Dalmatian dog on top. “Let it Go,” the theme song from the movMany huge balloon floats depicted char- ie. acters such as the Muppets, Angry Birds The next giant balloon was just as excit(several of these), The Lion King, and ing as “The Grinch,” a large helium balloon many others, to the delight of the children with a large bag of stolen Christmas preswho screamed with excitement, naming the ents, floated into view. characters on the float. Again children erupted in shouts of The Nikki Rowe High School Band “Sponge Bob” as a float filled with characwas impressive. With the drill team danc- ters from the popular cartoon came by. The ing their routines with Santa hats, the band float was followed by helium balloons of members’ instruments were outlined in Globo, Big Bird, and other Sesame Street bright lights as they played “Jingle Bells.” characters. Another band playing “Jingle Even the band members wore Santa hats Bells” came by with bright lights on their and some sported Santa beards as well. horns and Santa hats. Suddenly, the children erupted with A Metro Connect float with a “Polar loud cries of “Shrek,” as they recognized Express” train followed. The Mission High the character of the next helium balloon. School Band played “Hark the Herald AnA float representing Archer Park with a gels Sing” as they passed. Kermit the Frog Christmas Friar came by in bright lights floated by, followed by another band playfollowing with live music. ing, “Let It Snow.” Then came H-E-B’s gingerbread balThe last float of the evening was pulled loons. The gingerbread men were followed by a truck that was decorated to look like by an H-E-B float with a turkey and cor- a reindeer pulling a float bearing Santa’s nucopia. sleigh filled with children. The next float represented Dorothy and The McAllen Holiday Parade certainly the “Wizard of Oz” characters, always a exceeded all expectations and the children favorite with children. It was followed by simply loved the characters. another band, this time playing, “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer.” Again, the instruments were lit by Christmas lights. A giant turtle drove by spinning around to face the crowds on the sidelines to the delight of the children watching. Nemo, in the form of a helium balloon followed. The next float was from Fiesta Flambeau. Then came another lighted band, playing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Wild cheers arose from the nearby children as the Mrs. Claus and a helium-filled Santa balloon opened the “Frozen” float came into McAllen Holiday Parade Saturday evening. Winter Texan Times photo by Luciano Guerra

DECEMBER 11, 2014 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wttrgv.com raiser; Feb. 8, Casa Del Sol MH/RV Re- from 15 states and Canadian provinces. ed, “ I was a career chemical engineer but CONCERT sort; Feb. 22, Enchanted Valley Mobile Members range in age from their 40’s to my ticket to life was my clarinet and the

From pg. 01 with “The Night Before Christmas,” complete with special effects. Following Christmas, the 2015 concert season begins. Planned concerts include Jan. 11 at Pine to Palm Resort; Jan. 25, Orange Grove RV Park; Feb. 1, Alamo Palms; Feb. 6, Texas Lion’s Camp Fund-

Park; Mar.8, McAllen Mobile Park; and Mar. 15, Paradise Park. According to John Ingram the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band has been “making music” since 1998. While the Christmas band is always smaller, with about 40 members, in January and February there are 60 to 65 members who come

80’s. Most are retirees, but the band has some younger local musicians who love to play. Six of the band members have been playing since the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band started in 1998. Many are retirees who had a variety of careers but are brought together by their love of music. One member recently stat-

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opportunities it gave me.” The RGV Concert Band is an all-volunteer band. Anyone with band experience who is interested in joining the band should contact band director Gene Goede at (218) 341-6166. Our Savior Lutheran Church is located at 1105 W. Fern, McAllen. W l b 9 1 s G models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll makeP you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-n 929-3842. m 2008 3400RL 36’ Bighorn, 3 slides, 2o a/c, great condition, list $55,000, asking2 $22,000, 765-730-4850. R 2004 HITCHHIKER 5TH wheel, 31 1/2W feet, 3 slide outs, excellent condition,h $15,000, free standing aluminum cover,A $1,500, call 269-967-3363. r 2011 39FT MONTANA, 5th Wheel, 52 slides, king bed, double frig, 2a/c’s, fire-a place, 2 tv’s, 731-707-0155. 5 TEXAS TRADER RV will buy your RV! Trailers, 5th wheels, park models, cars and trucks, call Mark 956-797-3000. COMPLETE RV SERVICE center! TexasN Traders RV has all your RV parts and ser-e vice needs, warranty’s, insurance claimsa and all other RV service needs. Call Juano today for free estimate, 956-797-3000. 1 t q

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for anything... for everything...WANT ADS FOR RENT WESLACO, QUIET AND secure, 1/1 on landlords, 1-acre lot. Fully furnished, cable, wi-fi, utilities included, $695 monthly, 956-373-6117. 12X34 UNIT WITH open deck and screened porch, pictures at http://AshGroveRVPark.com, Harlingen. POSADA DEL SOL, Harlingen, fully furnished park model, in 55+ community, many activities, large pool. $1,200/mo or $3,000/3mo., plus utilities, 956-4122078. RENT RV/PARK model lot in a 55+ & Winter Texan community, laundry, rec hall, plus, Mission, Tx., 956-682-7495. ARE YOU OR a friend still looking for a rental in beautiful South Texas? We have 2 rentals still available. Please call Janice at 956-968-8242 or Melissa at 956-5855381 or Rosie at 956-425-6707.

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lady driver, 701-240-3816. VIOLIN WITH CASE and new strings, $200, good condition, Pharr, TX., cell phone 573-450-4350. SQUARE DANCE OUTFITS, can-cans, long skirts, new & like new, priced right, located in Snow to Sun Park Lot HO, call 956-351-5497. 2005 DODGE CARAVAN, 2003 Chrysler Town & Country, good condition, $4,500 each obo, clean titles, phone 563-299-4027, day time only. RV LOT W/ storage shed, in 55+ park, w/ 18 hole par, 3 golf course, $18,000, call 956-566-0729. INEXPENSIVE, QUIET CLEAN, safe, 28ft trailer with studio apartment shed, 55+ park, Mission, 619-417-0519. HAVE YOUR OWN Ranchette in this community south of Weslaco, two acres, contact us at 956-212-2606.

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591 GREYSTONE ALAMO, Texas, Dec. 11 & 12, 7am-12pm, 12pc china, power NEW ALL MATCHING twin bed set, low- washer, Christmas, meat slicer, small aper bed storage, five drawer bureau, desk pliances, lots more. and chair, $1,350 purchase price, $850 YARD SALE, FRIDAY Dec. 12th, 8am, Citrus Valley, 305 Cooper Lane La Feria. obo, 956-279-1466. 1990 PARK MODEL 12X34, 39ft travel trailer, washer, dryer, 1999 Grand Marquis LS, 49,148 miles, mint condition,

private bay fishing charters, all inclusive. 5 to 6 hours starting at $200 for one, $300 for 3 anglers. On Facebook at AlSTOP KNEE PAIN now without surgery! ways a catch fishing trips. No catch, no pay! Call Capt. Dave at 956-524-3002. For free details call 956-269-9521.

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PART TIME & FULL time servers, bar tenders and kitchen helpers needed, Riverside Club 214 E. Chimney Road Mission, call 956-581-1033 ask for Jennifer. WORKAMPERS AND MANAGEMENT needed. If you give us 22 hours per week, we will give you and RV site and $100 per month worth of electricity in our RV resorts. Management are salaried positions. Please call Nora at 956-399-8694.

SIESTA VILLAGE, WESLACO, 1995 Palm Harbor, 3 bedroom, double wide, 28X56 on two 50X80 owned lots, attached garage, workshop, 2 screened porches, carport, completely renovated in 2010. New kitchen, baths, floors & much more, being sold completely furnished, to view call 956-973-0158 or owner 1-519-654-6271. MOBILE HOME, 55+ gated community, 16X66, 2 bedroom, 2 baths, fully furnished, all flooring, appliances, less than four years old. Carport 12X50 and 2 outside sheds, must see to appreciate. Immediate possession, $24,900, location Casa del Sol MH/RV Park, Donna, TX., 641-420-4631. FURNISHED 16X66 MOBILE with shed and yard, in gated park, 937-725-3589. 14X76 APARTMENT MOBILE, 2bd, 2 bath, private courtyard, corner lot located in 55+ community, 270-519-3520.

MISCELLANEOUS AVAILABLE FOR SHOWS and dances (playing the good stuff), country classics, 50’s - 60’s, Big Band, oldies Christmas, gospel, call Doug Bormann anytime at 605-770-8947. DOBRO INSTRUCTION DVD, 817-7276495. CHAMPION GAS PRESSURE washer 3000PSI 2.5GPM, used once, 4 nozzles, $225 or make offer, Weslaco, 956-3576482. TROPHY FISHING REDFISH and Trout,

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PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home Park, 55+ gated community. Privately owned homes & lots. Open house 1st Saturday FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, large & Sunday of the month, December thru porch, awning on both sides, partly fur- April 1pm-4pm. Listing sheets available nished shed, gated community in Alamo, main lobby, for more info call 956-283956-787-7142. 8764. OWN YOUR PART of Siesta Village, 14’X62’ mobile with lot, share. May upMOTOR HOMES grades, $39,500, 913-624-4327. ALADDIN VILLAS 14X70 mobile home, 2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Augusta corner lot, 2bed, 2bath, furnished, new B+25PSC E350, dinette slide, sleeps 4, a/c, floors. Carports, screened porch queen bed, 13,660 miles, $50,000. 612workshop, citrus trees, $55K OBO, 956- 720-4192. 369-8746. 2003 DUTCH STAR, 40ft. triple slide SHULTZ 16X68 LOT, large deck, metal out, 330CAT with 6 speed allison, diesel roof, appliances, partially furnished, Lem- generator, solar, loaded with options. ontree Estates, Mission, $62,000, 956- Newman factory fresh check-up, newer 222-3463. Michelin tires, batteries, flat screen, satDOUBLEWIDE, LARGE SCREEN room ellite, and on and on. No smoke, pets or with entry ramp, covered car port, front shoes. A real cream puff. 65K miles, askentry deck, 3 bed, 2 bath, walk-in closets, ing $72,000, 218-340-5059. newly re-decorated, new k-cabinets, w/d 2002 3655 NATIONAL Dolphin, 2 and a/c, furnished, 956-351-5497. slides, x-cond, Chev Workhorse, 24,000 16X66 WELL MAINTAINED mobile miles, loaded with opts., $30,000, call home on cement slab, 2 bedroom, 2 563-370-4625. bath, most contents included, a must 2000 PACE ARROW Vision, one owner, see, located at Palmdale Resort #27, 80,000 hwy miles, good condition, two price $38,000, 956-399-1290. slides, $29,900 obo, 901-606-8912 or 16X64 SOLITAIRE, 16.5X28 Texas 901-834-2951. room, screened porch, 10X12 shed per- MOBILE HOMES 12’X52’, Texas room gola, 2br, 2bath, Southern Comfort Park, 10X26, new refrigerator, new stove, new 956-244-0140. kitchen cabinets, all new floors, washer,

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PARK MODELS 1985, $2,500 OR $3,500 with 10 months lot, rent $1,000, new furnace, big porch and patio, Twin Lakes Park Mission, metal roof, all works, 956-3363124. 1997 CASA, 2BR, 2 full bath, 2 showers, washer, dryer, furnish leather, stainless appliances, reverse osmosis system, carport, porch, shed, rock yard, no maintenance, Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, lot G-8, $19,500, 956-483-9920. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956929-3842. PARK MODEL, 55+ park, Lemon Tree Estates, $25,000 or make offer, 956404-9989. TIP OUT, AWNING, utility shed, washer, gated park, loaded tangerine tree, priced to sell $5,000, 309-2558610. 2 BEDROOMS, 2 bathrooms, deck, slide-out, a/c, antenna, awning, land-

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