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Harlingen’s newest mural, dedicated just this week, is located at the intersection of Harrison Ave. and the railroad tracks in Downtown Harlingen.

Harlingen: The City of Fun

By Kathy Olivarez Harlingen, once called Six-shooter Junction because of its Wild West atmosphere, was one of the most important cities in the Valley in pioneer days, because the railroad came from the north and then branched out in an east-west direction. Since there were no roads, all inland traffic for people and goods came by train to Harlingen and, likewise, anyone wanting to travel north by train had to go through Harlingen. During the early days, when Harlingen was the hub for all agricultural products being shipped north, the city earned the title “Ice House Capital of Texas,” because it took many ice houses to produce the

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amount of ice needed to keep the produce from wilting on its way north. Over 100 years later, Harlingen is still a leader in the Valley, but in a much different way. The growing city’s strategic location continues to play an important role is the local economy as Harlingen’s close proximity to Northern Mexico has attracted major businesses such as United Healthcare, Dish Network, Penske Logistics, United Launch Alliance, Panasonic, Cardone Industries and many others. While such economic strength is important to the residents and businesses, there is definitely much about Harlingen See HARLINGEN pg. 3

Jammin’ of Jackson St. with Vance Greek is a popular pastime for Winter Texans visiting Downtown Harlingen.

By Roda Grubb Two things happened to Deborah Rose which changed the direction of her life, besides the fact that she was a make-up child for a rough period of her parents’ life and considers herself part of their “second” family. “My dad always said, ‘Our train had two cabooses!’” laughed retired Brigadier General Deborah (Deb) Rose. “It took them 11 years for me to come along.” Growing up, and still living, on a century farm her grandfather started over 100 years ago south of Topeka, Kansas, Deb thinks of herself as a first child because of the many years between her older siblings and her. She was thrilled when 18 months later, she did get a younger sister. Since her mother was a PK (preacher’s kid), Deb was sent off to McPherson College, a Brethren college, where she and her brother partied themselves out of school after two semester attempts at classes. Simply overwhelmed with the workload of her music degree, she decided to follow her brother into the military. He chose the Army and she, the Air Force. It was 1969. She went to the recruiter and was turned away for being 10 pounds overweight. This was her first life-changing event. “I really believe God had a path for me and that wasn’t the path I should take at that point in time.” Her vividly blue-green eyes sparkled as she told her story. “If I had joined then as an enlisted person, my career would have been very limited.” Instead of joining the Air Force, she married an airman named Joe in December of 1969, and recently celebrated their 46th anniversary. Joe was a part-time fireman for the Kansas Air National Guard when one of their planes crashed, killing a young father, a man whose family attended the Rose’s church. “I saw what his wife went through, losing her husband so unexpectedly and not having a means of providing for her child. It was an epiphany and I decided I needed to take some action.” Deb talks of her second major life-changing event. After prayerfully asking for guidance, she entered the degree program of nursing at Washburn University. With her degree, she went back to the Air Force and this

Ret. Brig. Gen. Deborah Rose time they took her with a direct commission into the nurses’ corps in 1983. “I went in as a Second Lieutenant and worked at the Topeka VA for 14 years before going full-time with the 190th Air Refueling Wing in the Kansas International Guard.” Deb’s goal was to get noticed, to make a name for herself so leadership would know she was competent and willing to take on more responsibility. This she did with the 190th that had KC135, air refueling tankers. “Our unit was called up for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. I served 30 days during the month of October of 1990 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a tent hospital. Upon returning, our medical group was activated to serve as backfill for Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, when their medical people were sent to Saudi Arabia.” In 1994, she was asked if she would be willing to leave the nurse corps to become a line officer and take command of the services flight, which does the food service, rooms and morale welfare/recreation. “Morale was low under the commander they had and they needed a change in leadership. The Mission Support Group and Wing Commanders believed I could make that change. We did and turned it around See DEBORAH ROSE pg. 4

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www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES December 24, 2015 03 ter network. Conveniently located close to The Harlingen Art & Heritage Muse- picting local history and rotating exhibits HARLINGEN major highways, the wooded urban retreat um, located at 2425 Boxwood, tells the such as the annual quilt show that starts

From pg. 1 that appeals to tourists and Winter Texans. Many Winter Texans choose to stay in Harlingen because of its amenities, and, of course, the Rio Grande Valley’s warm winter seasons, which allow outdoor activities, such as golf, to be enjoyed yearround. Arroyo Colorado World Birding Center Ecotourism -- particularly birding -has really taken flight in Harlingen in recent years. Hundreds of different species of birds migrate through the area, and Harlingen’s Arroyo Colorado is considered to be the gateway to the World Birding Cen-

Segway tours in downtown Harlingen

offers hike and bike trails to connect the two parts. Divided into two parts, the 55acre Hugh Ramsey Nature Park in the east features many Texas Ebony trees. The 40acre Harlingen Thicket represents a mixed upland thorn forest. The two different habitats are home to Green and Ringed Kingfishers, Groove-billed Ani, Red-crowned Parrots and many other species of birds. Admission is free. The annual RGV Birding Festival in Harlingen continues to be one of the premier birding events in Texas each year. Look for more information about the festival held in early November each year online at www.rgvbf.org. Iwo Jima Monument The famous Iwo Jima Monument pays tribute to the sacrifices made by men during World War II. The monument honoring the marines who fought the Battle of Iwo Jima, one of the bloodiest battles of the war, is located on the grounds of Marine Military Academy, at 320 Iwo Jima Blvd. The monument depicts the raising of the American Flag on Feb. 23,1945. It stands over 100 feet high and weighs 130 tons. It was given to MMA in 1981. Nearby, there is a small museum that contains many artifacts from the battle and also more recent battles like “Desert Storm.” The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Harlingen Art & Heritage Museum

history of Harlingen through its histori- in January. Look for the annual Christmas cal park where Harlingen founder Lon C. Tree Extravaganza in December. The muHill’s home, a military hospital, a stage seum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday coach inn and a mercantile/post office are See HARLINGEN pg. 4 located. There are also other displays de-

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and I became a Service Flight Commander with 20 to 25 people.” She calmly told the story. All during her career, one of her goals was to help women believe in themselves, to show by example how using opportunities could help advance their career and took Madeline Albright’s quote, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women,” to heart. “I think that’s a very powerful statement because my worst example of women leadership was in the field of nursing. I always think sometimes the worst example can help you become a better leader because of your experiences and the fact you don’t ever want anyone else to experience that,” she said vehemently. Continuing to climb the ladder, she next became a Logistics Squadron Commander with close to 100 people, then Mission Support Group Commander with around 1,000 people. By 2007 she was promoted to General Officer, Brigadier General, finally reaching her goal to become the first female Brigadier General in the Kansas National Guard. “All I wanted was to have the same opportunity that anybody else would have,” those shining eyes of hers were like diamonds. “I really have always credited my promotions to the people that I worked with because it wasn’t really me. It was . . . us! It really was about how we did this together!” Retired since 2011, outranking her Colonel husband, Deb gets to practice the music she loves, play golf and loves her time with her Texas family. Always taking her strong belief in God with her, Deb’s belief grows stronger still. “I believe that God put me in this place to be able to tell my story, to help other people, for women to know what can be possible in their lives,” she said. “I feel I have to honor my rank I had achieved because if I dishonored it, I felt I would not only dishonor the rank but also dishonor women and I never want to dishonor women. I want women to understand that this is something we can achieve!”

From pg. 3 through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Call (956) 430-8502 for information. The City of Murals Harlingen features many larger-thanlife murals to tell its history in the downtown area. From the tropical birds that make Harlingen part of the eco-tourism of Texas, to the historic Route 77 that ran through Harlingen, and old downtown theater where many movies such as “Gone With the Wind” were first shown in the Valley. The murals tell a story of Harlingen’s history. Look for a mural honoring Bill Haley and His Comets. Haley, who is considered the Grandfather of Rock ‘n’ Roll, grew up in Harlingen. The history of Mexico and Mankind is a mural honoring Hispanic traditions. Jackson Street District Historic Jackson Street, which was the shopping hub of the Valley long before there were even paved streets, is still active. Filled with quaint one-of-a kind restaurants and shops, art galleries and other places of business, the downtown area keeps the history of Harlingen alive with Saturday guided walking tours and SEG tours so people can learn more about the city. Tours are held each Saturday, but the first Saturday of the month is when Jackson Street Market Days is held. During Market Days, vendors fill several blocks with unusual goods, foods and arts and crafts for sale. There is always live entertainment. Golf Galore! There are five golf courses in Harlingen. Tony Butler Golf Course, Treasure Hills Golf Club, Harlingen City Golf Course and Cottonwood Creek Country Club Course and Stuart Place Country Club. Some courses are private, but have

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Business Guide.................. Pg. 30 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 32 Coupon Index..................... Pg. 34 Events Calendar................. Pg. 31 Medical Services................ Pg. 26 Parks Calendar................... Pg. 06 Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 18 WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 22

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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 24 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm. 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. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. 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. Christmas Eve Services - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, ballroom, open to the public. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-9pm, Ambassadors of Grace, donations appreciated. Friday, December 25 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, cookies & coffee 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. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Saturday, December 26 Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, sausage/biscuits gravy, $3pp, table service required. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50pp. 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. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Karaoke - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, in ballroom. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ken Thompson, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron E. Band. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jim Staton, $5pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Madelyn Victoria from Pepe’s on The River, $7pp, popcorn and soda for sale. Sunday, December 27 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the

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From pg. 6 service. Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Sevices - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Fiesta Village, 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 Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Pe単itas RV Park, Pe単itas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 7 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. Gospel Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm. New Blue Grass Jam - Mobile Gardens Park, Mission, 1-3pm. 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 - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 2pm, Mary’s Christmas Story, $5pp, refreshments to follow. Gospel Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 5:30pm, rootbeer floats at halftime $1, hosted by Ray & Gynger. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Christmas Show - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Myra Green. 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, 7-9pm, Ambassadors of Grace, $6pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp, concession open, everyone welcome. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Lindley Creek. Christmas Holiday Dance - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-10pm, Lyn Dvorak, $7pp, BYOB, pop, ice and popcorn available. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm. Monday, December 28 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, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Ham & Beans Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Soup Supper for Needy Family Fundraiser - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5pm. 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. Super R & R Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $6pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $7pp. Tuesday, December 29 Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon, friendship hall, come join us, for more information call 956-399-6660. Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-Noon. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale. Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, country music. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome. 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, Oleander’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. Country Music Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Marion Price, coffee & cookies served. 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. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations taken, popcorn and soda for sale. Food - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, fee. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Country, all welcome. Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out, all welcome. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Louis Gomez, $5pp, BYOB, concessions. Wednesday, December 30 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancakes - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce, coffee, $3pp, B.Y.O.T.S. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch served starting at 11:30am. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and lunch available, $1 donation. Accoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, ballroom, free admission, refreshments available, open to the public. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, tickets will be sold and refreshments served at break time, musicians are by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. 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. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open. Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 Thursday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, Roger Kenaston Band. New Year’s Eve Dance - Mission West Resort, Los Mizmoz, $10pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, Memory Makers, SOLD OUT. Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. 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. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm. 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. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Pancake Dinner - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 4:30-6pm, BYOTS. 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. New Year’s Eve Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6:30-12am, comedy magic show dance w/ Pelican West, photo booth, $19pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Wildside, open dance, $10 per couple, door prizes, popcorn, 50/50 drawings, singles welcome. New Year’s Eve Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, $5pp. NYE Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Jack Kay, $10pp. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-12am, Southern Knights, $10pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. New Year’s Eve Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-12:30am, Swing Street Band, $15pp in advance or $20pp at door. New Year’s Eve Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $13pp tickets on sale now in the Activity Office, party favors, breakfast starting at 10pm. New Year’s Eve Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-11pm, DJ Rock & Roll, 50’s to 80’s, donations. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8-12am, Diego, New York New Year’s Eve, $15pp, advanced tickets are required. New Year’s Dance - Hidden Valley See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8pm, Pure Country, $10pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available, doors open one hour prior to dance. Solitaire Dance/New Year’s - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 8-12am. New Year’s Eve Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8pm, Country Roland, Jr., $12pp, BYOB, concession open, multitude of door prizes, advanced ticket sales begins on December 1st, call 956-7834587. New Year’s Eve Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8-12am, Keys & Strings, variety trio: Piano, Guitar and Vocals, $12pp, tickets sold in advance. New Year’s Eve Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8-12:30am, Solid Gold Dance, $10pp, doors open at 7:30pm, BYOB, door prizes, ice, popcorn and pop available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-12:30am, BYOB and snacks, soda and water for sale. New Year’s Eve Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-12am, Golden Era, $7pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8-12am, Jim King Texas Connection, $12.50pp, BYOB, soda and ice available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Leisure World

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Community, Weslaco, 8pm, Terry Porter Roewe Band, $12pp, advance tickets available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8-12am, Dixon & Co., $10pp. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8-12am, Ron & Chester Band. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-12am, Highway 100 Band, $15pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Alamo RecVeh Park, 8pm, Jay & Tammy, tickets go on sale November 13. Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8-12am, Susan Stone and Dan White, $6pp, please dress in attire that you would like, costumes and theme dressing are optional. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8-12am, The Agency, $17pp, New Year’s Eve Party. New Year’s Eve Party - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8-12:30am, Bill Chrastil, $18pp, concessions open, set up available, a light lunch w/ticket price, everyone welcome. New Year’s Eve Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8-12:30am, MC Express, $12pp, breakfast included with ticket, all kinds of music, come on over and dance. New Year’s Eve Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-12am, South Texas Whiskey Band, $15pp, $25 couple, BYOB, free set ups, tickets available.

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New Year’s Eve Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8-12am, Travis Country, $15pp in advance if purchased by December 24, $20pp at the door, BYOB set ups available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8-1am, Oscar Salinas, $10pp in advance, popcorn, pop & ice available, BYOB, lunch served at midnight. New Year’s Eve Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 8-12:30am, Willie Knight, $8pp, door prizes. Dance/Party - Chimney Park, Mission, 8-12:30am, Paul Eve’s “Johnny Cash” and other great artists, “Legends & Laughs” to celebrate, $12pp, setups and snacks available, get advanced tickets, for information call 956-585-5061. New Year’s Eve Dance - Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, 8-12am, Castaways, $12.50pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-12am, Bob Dollie & Friends Band, $12pp, lunch provided. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15-12:15am, Mario Rosales, tickets on sale prior to the dance at LVR office 10am, $12pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 8:3012:30am, Randy Webb, $12.50pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 8:30-12:30am, Manuel Rivers, $10pp, BYOB, open to the public.

New Year’s Eve Rock & Roll Dance To Classics - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30-12:30am, late lunch provided, ticket sales begin December 10. New Year’s Eve Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 9-12:15am, Andy & Brenda Coin, $12.50pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Friday, January 1 Open Variety Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am-12pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, cookies & coffee 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. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Doug Perser, $5pp. Saturday, January 2 Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Pancake & Egg Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring tableware. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, $2.50, eggs, hash-browns, toast $2.50, sausage $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hash browns, bacon and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service.

Craft Sales & Flea Market - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Craft & Flea Market - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, food available. Patio Sales - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Biscuits and Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, please enter by side gate on Sioux Rd., juice and coffee provided. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Paul Eve, Country, Johnny Cash & variety, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6pm. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Larry & Mona, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, J.C. Harrison, $6pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Midwest Bellows & Brass. Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Travie Rock N Roll, $6pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, $5pp. Bill Chrastil Variety Show - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $5pp. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7pm, Adam Pope Band, $6pp. Karaoke/Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, free snacks and refreshments, no charge. Sunday, January 3 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service

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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 & MHPark, 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 Service 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 - Pe単itas RV Park, Pe単itas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 20

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60,000 omelets and still flippin’

Dave Roundtree is back at Victoria Palms for his seventh season of flipping omelets filled with tomatoes, black olives, ham, bacon, jalapenos, spinach, mushrooms, green peppers and onions as the customers request. And, of course, topped before folding with lots of cheddar cheese. Just watching the show as he flips the omelets can be fun. Just don’t go away thinking his movements can easily be repeated at home. After preparing 60,000 omelets, Dave has had lots of practice, and he has it down to a science. Perfection! While Dave’s omelets are a big draw for customers who come not only from Victoria Palms, but also from parks in the surrounding area for breakfast, there are a number of other items on their Sunday buffet that attract visitors. Large waffles are made upon request and can be topped with strawberry or pineapple topping and whipped cream. Or they can be topped with both, half and half. Syrup is also available. They also offer a full breakfast bar with your choice of scrambled eggs -- plain or with bacon, ham or sausage. There are hash browns or diced potatoes, ham, bacon, sausage patties, corned beef hash, fried pork rinds in salsa, and eggs benedict. Look for oatmeal with all kinds of accompaniments, toast, biscuits, sausage gravy

and a full fruit bar with grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, grapefruit, oranges and yogurt. All of these items are available for $10.49 for the breakfast buffet. Chef Mark Arevelo said customers who want something special on the Sunday buffet such as silver dollar pancakes or a baked egg casserole can call one day in advance and request the special items. Victoria Palms is open for breakfast Sunday, and Tuesday through Friday. Dinner buffets include burgers on Tuesdays, meatloaf or liver and onions on Wednesdays, create-your-ownpasta on Thursdays, and a fish fry on Fridays. The dining room was filled with Winter Texans who were enjoying breakfast. Jan Brom of Magnolia Park said she came on Sundays for the wonderful omelets that were so reasonably priced. Daily lunch specials are $6.49. Phyllis Smithson of Iowa and Alamo Rec-Veh said, “I love the waffles. They are so good with strawberry topping!” When asked what his favorite thing about the Victoria Palms Sunday buffet was, Joe Stinchfield of Wisconsin answered, “ I like the whole (darn) thing! Everything is good!” That about sums it up!

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From pg. 15 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. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, Old Time and Country music. Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mis-

sion, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam. 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, Feddie & Sheila. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Faith’s Journey, $7pp. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, J.C. Harrison, $7pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, John Sager, $7pp at the door. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-9pm, Southern Anthem, $6pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Ruthie. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Jay & Tammy Show, $6pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $6pp. Faith’s Journey Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp.

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Harlingen dedicates new mural

Harlingen officials held a ribbon-cutting event for a new mural entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Farm to Market through Harlingenâ&#x20AC;? on Dec. 22, at 11:30 a.m. The new mural features historic images of agricultural processing in the Rio Grande Valley, including crops in the field, loading and unloading of produce into trucks and wagons, and icing of produce in railroad cars in Downtown Harlingen. These were painted in sepia tones directly on the wall. The new mural was painted by artist Brett Oberthaler, of Weslaco, based on historic photos. The event took take place in the public parking lot at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and the railroad tracks in Downtown Harlingen. The mural, on the west

wall of the building at 201 W. Van Buren, faces this parking lot. Harlingen has a long mural tradition, with works from the 1940s and 50s still on display. Today, more than 20 largerthan-life-size works brighten the streets of Downtown Harlingen and decorate walls inside businesses. Most portray aspects of Valley history and culture. This new mural was designed to illustrate how Harlingen served as an important center of agricultural processing in the early 20th century. For more information contact Cheryl LaBerge, Downtown Manager, at (956) 216-4910 or cheryllaberge@myharlingen. us.

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Harlingen once known as ‘Ice Capital of Texas’

By Kathy Olivarez While it may seem odd that a city located in deep South Texas would be known as the ‘Ice Capital of Texas,’ Ice once made the city of Harlingen famous because there were more icehouses in the city than in any other city in Texas. Harlingen founder Lon C. Hill viewed Harlingen as a crossroads for the Valley, so he and Uriah Lott brought the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexican Railroad south to Harlingen, (or Six-shooter Junction) as it was once known. The men working the rail line called it Rattlesnake Junction in honor of the high numbers of rattlesnakes they dealt with while building the railroad. The area was a true frontier, with a bit of a Wild West reputation that started after the Mexican Revolution due to the Bandit wars along the border. Lott decided to name the city Harlingen after Van Harlingen, a town in The Netherlands where his grandmother lived as a child. The first train arrived in 1904 before there was even a paved road leading to the Valley. From Harlingen, another rail line was run east to Brownsville, and west to Fordyce, which was just west of Mission. With the train came the excur-

sioners, mostly farmers from the Midwest who wanted larger farms with less expensive land than they could find at home. Trains brought Midwesterners to locations all over the Valley to establish farms and orchards creating the agricultural empire that land developers envisioned. Many bought land and stayed to make their dreams come true. Once the railroad reached Harlingen, another line stretching across the Valley was designed to open the land along the river, facilitating growth of agriculture in the Valley. Irrigation systems finally had the technology needed to move water up out of the river to water to land that was fertile but dry. Lott and Hill decided agricultural products from the newly developing agricultural industry along the river would be brought to Harlingen to be shipped north. In the days before refrigerated boxcars, ice was used to keep the produce cool as it traveled north. A large dock was built in the Harlingen train yard on a level higher than the tops of the rail cars. There produce was packed in the train. Workers shoveled large chunks of ice on top of the produce See ICE CAPITAL pg. 27

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By Kathy Olivarez Gospel jams are traditions in many parks and Bluebonnet RV Park in Palmview is one of them. The jams run from 6 to 8 p.m. with a break for cake and coffee at 7 p.m. Old songs like “Me and Jesus Have a Good Thing Going,” are heard as the band plays. On the evening the Winter Texan Times visited, the stage band consisted of Kelly Lyons on guitar, Harry Webster playing the walking bass invented in Hawaii, Eric Schalge and Judy Dickie on keyboard and Doug Brenny on gui-

tar. Ila Walker played a Q chord keyboard and sang, “He Washed My Eyes with Tears.” She was followed by an instrumental from the band, “It Is No Secret What God Can Do.” Harry Webster played his walking bass and sang “Away in a Manger” in honor of Christmas, accompanied by Gerald Wallis on guitar. Emily Cate finished the first half with “If I Could Just Touch,” while the See BLUEBONNET pg. 29

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From pg. 28 band played. Some members of the audience sang along on the songs they knew while others, like Genell Withers, used the time to work on crafts. While the music played, Genell crocheted. She knits blankets for premature babies at Cook

Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth and also creates larger blankets and caps for cancer patients at the hospital. Lilah Johnson, Betty Johnson and Judy Laux were behind the cake counter, serving folks during the break. The ladies said they also have a Country Western jam on Thursdays at 1 p.m. that is larger than the Gospel jam. The jam resumed with songs like See BLUEBONNET pg. 31

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Ongoing- Jan. 9 -- Brownville Historical Museum will host its annual Nacimientos exhibit featuring nativity scenes from Latin America. Dec. 25 – Amigos de los Ninos Annual Fiesta will begin at 10 a.m. providing Christmas celebration and goodies to 3000 children in Mexico. Dec. 30 – Moscow Ballet “Great Russian Nutcracker,” McAllen Civic Auditorium. 7 p.m. tickets, $28 to $175. Dec. 31 – Fireworks on the beach at midnight on South Padre Island. Jan. 1 -- 18th Annual Polar Bear Dip at Clayton’s Bar and Grill. Registration at 10 a.m., Dip is at noon. Live music and best costume contest.

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From pg. 29 “Unworthy,” “Christmas,” “Me and Jesus Have Got a Good Thing Going,” “Footsteps Walking With Me,” and “On My Way to Heaven.” Others included

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World Looks Upon Me,” and “Silent Night.” Residents of Bluebonnet RV Park welcomes anyone who wishes to join their gospel jam to come out at 6 p.m. on Sundays.

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Dec. 26 -- Palo Alto National Historic Site will conduct living history demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 541-2785 ext. 324 for information. The park is located at the intersection of FM 1847 (1024 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville) and FM 511/FM 550 near the city of Los Fresnos. Dec. 26-27 -- Camille Playhouse in Brownsville will present “Mary Poppins.” Call (956) 542-8900 for more information. Dec. 30 -- Moscow’s Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker,” McAllen Civic Center Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 to $175. Available from Ticketmaster. Dec. 30-31 -- Senior Texan Softball League will have its first Senior Softball World Series in at the park across from the McAllen Convention Center on Ware Road. For information called Ed Martens at (956) 581-2254. Dec. 31 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Dec. 31 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information.

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FOR RENT MOBILE HOMES AND park models available for seasonal rentals in 55+ community, 7 to choose from, call now 956-585-5671. RV LOTS, ALAMO, TX, 55+ park, gated, $300 a month, two months minimum, 763 -229-2233, www.harpervalleyrvparkwebs. com. 60FT MOBILE HOME, move in ready, in Martin Valley Ranches, brand new furniture, 956-585-2726.

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PARK MODELS PARK MODEL WITH carport and shed, A -1 shape, furnished, new furnace, water heater, steel roof, 715-308-8515. 1997 TROPHY, PRICE reduced, like new, washer, dryer, shed, many extras, must see, 217-313-0620 or 618-980-1570. 2003 35FT, 2 BUMPOUTS, new double roof, screened porch, shed, $15,000, La Feria, TX, 785-565-2365.

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1993, 12X33 FULLY furnished, rent paid for 1yr., orange and grapefruit trees, heat & air, storage shed, laminated floors in Circle T Park, unit 69, $10,500, call 218-3844145. 1998, 30’ LEDGER, 2 tip outs, 2nd roof, 22’ screen room, shed, very good condition, $7,900, Sundance RV Village lot 26 Harlingen, 918-557-3434. EXCELLENT CONDITION 12X32 w/ 8X10 shed in Mission Bell RV Resort, move in ready, phone 515-240-9664. SOUTHERN COMFORT, WESLACO, nice park model, nice price $15k, great location, go look, 218-236-1748. PARK MODEL ON 55+ lot in friendly Citrus Valley RV Park, good shape near the recreation hall and laundry, central air, nice patio, planter in front and shed, asking $17,900, call Phyllis, 651-269-2337. 2001 CANTERBURY, LOFT, w/d, wood floors, furnished, security bars, shed, carport, lake side site, Canyon Lake RV Park, $23,500, 585-813-7218. 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. 2006 FULLY FURNISHED with shed beside golf course in Seven Oaks RV, park site 87, 306-698-7888.

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