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Kenwood RV Park has Bluegrass Jam

By Kathy Olivarez Bluegrass jams may not be as common in the RGV as they were ten years ago, but there are still a good number of Winter Texan jammers who enjoy the genre. In the mid-valley area, Kenwood RV Park in La Feria has a Bluegrass Jam on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. The stage band has banjos, guitars, dobros, bass violins and, of course, a fiddle. They also have an autoharp seated near the stage. When the Winter Texan Times visited during Christmas week, the music was a mixture of Bluegrass and Christmas tunes. Mary Harris, who played to autoharp, sang “When My Blue Moon Turns Gold Again.” She also played an instrumental called “Red Apple Rag,” assisted by her See BLUEGRASS pg. 19

Elvis Fest coming Jan. 9 at Little Graceland

By Kathy Olivarez Guess where one of the most popular private homes visited by tourists in the United States is located. Right here in the Rio Grande Valley in Los Fresnos! According travel researchers, Little Graceland ranks as one of the most popular private homes to be visited in the United States. Little Graceland is the home of Simon Vega, a long time fan of Elvis since he served with Elvis in the military. Both received their basic training at Fort Hood in 1959 and both were later stationed at Ray Barracks in Friedburg, Germany beginning in 1959 for a 20-month period. Vega describes Elvis as being humble, polite and kind. “But most of All, Elvis just wanted to be treated like any other soldier and was proud to do his tour of duty. But he See ELVIS FEST pg. 23

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Valley man is world’s oldest pilot

By Kathy Olivarez Dick Smith is a character. At age 97 he looks decades younger than his age suggests. He still gets around quite well. In fact, one of the ways he gets around is in an airplane he built himself from a kit. It took him four years to build it, but it was completed in 1999 and is still flying. While Dick does not go far these days, he still enjoys flying his plane. He often flies from the McAllen Airport to the Edinburg Airport just to keep his flying skills intact. Born April 2, 1918 in Coraopolis, a suburb of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, it seems he always knew what he wanted to do. In a civics contest when he was 13, he wrote he wanted to build airplanes. After turning 17 in April and graduating high school in May, he left home to pursue his dream of building airplanes. He went to the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he trained as an airplane mechanic for one year. In order to complete his training, Dick had to learn to fly. While his funds were limited, he managed to take enough lessons to complete his certificate. His first solo flight was in 1936.

97 year old pilot Dick Smith His next project was to find a job with of planes for France, but nothing for the an aircraft facility. It was not easy as the United States government. United States was looking the other way Later, the company would employ as about what was happening in Europe and many as 3,000 people during World War planning to stay out of the war. II. Through the years, the name TaylorHe found a job with C.G. Taylor, a craft was well known among the manubusiness that made Taylorcraft planes at facturers of airplanes. a time when he was their sixth employIn 1937, Dick and a friend decided to ee. There was no mass production of See PILOT pg. 4 warplanes yet. They produced a group

Get ready for another season of chills and thrills as the Winter Texan bullfighting season opens in La Gloria with the first bloodless bullfight set for Jan 10. Santa Maria Bullring, now in its 16th year, is pleased to announce the return of famed matador Cesar Castaneda to perform his brave and artistic feats in the bullring to delight the audiences. He is the fourth-ranked matador in Mexico and South America. He was the triumphant matador of the 2015 season at Santa Maria, winning symbolic ears in all his performances. He performed in the third largest bullring in the world, Tijuana’s monumental Bullring by the Sea on three occasions in 2015, winning the golden sword award in the finale. Appearing with him is the famed Leal Montalvo, of Monterrey, Mexico. Some fans will remember Montalvo being tossed high in the air during a bullfight at Santa Maria, illustrating the great danger the matador faces each time he steps into See SANTA MARIA pg. 18

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CSNSongs performs tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Travel back to where it all began in Woodstock in 1969 on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. when Llano Grande Park Lake Resort takes Winter Texans back to another era with a group of seasoned and professional musicians who perform the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s compositions as they were originally written. CSNSONGs tribute will perform the group’s most famous songs, including “Long Time Gone,” “Southern Cross,” “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes,” “Teach Your Children,” “Marrakesh Express,” and “Just a Song Before I go.” The music was born in Woodstock, NewYork at the famous Woodstock Music Festival in the summer of 1969, when Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young hit the stage and changed the face of folk-rock forever. Their music continued througout the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. The harmonious vocals of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young are perfectly reproduced and

are heard in every song CSNSONGs performs. Audiences are amazined and deighted as they enjoy being encouraged to participate and sing along with their favorite hit songs throughout the entire show. Exciting dialogue adds expression to this musically dynamic performance that takes guests to a time in history that will never be forgotten. This show is planned to be the first show in the new events center at Llano Grande. In the event the building is not yet ready for occupancy, the show will be held in the recreation hall. Tickets are $25 and are available at Llano Grande Park Lake Resort, 2215 East West Blvd, (Hwy 83, then south on Mile 2 West to gate) in Mercedes. To order tickets by phone, please call (956) 565-2228. For more informatin call Robert Ferguson at (574) 361-2947.

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From start their own manufacturing business, founding Mercury Aircraft Company, in Knoxville, Tennessee. They created an experimental plane large enough for four people and also created the first retractable landing gear. They finally found financial backers in Meoninec, Michigan and were ready to start full production when Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia. They converted their plant to produce training planes with open cockpits and aerobatic abilities. It took $100,000 to do the paperwork to get production started. They had the first 10 planes under production when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. The government decided to shut the small manufacturers down. It also closed small airports as a matter of national safety. After Mercury Aircraft was closed, Dick went to work for McDonald Air-

pg. 1 craft in St. Louis, Missouri. When he was hired he was told he would manage a new plant being built in Mississippi where bomber trainers were to be manufactured. After a time management told him the test model had cracked up, killSee PILOT pg. 18

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Business Guide.................. Pg. 34 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 36 Coupon Index..................... Pg. 35 Events Calendar................. Pg. 31 Medical Services................ Pg. 32 Parks Calendar................... Pg. 06 Reunions & Meetings........ Pg. 31 Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 20 WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 28

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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 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. 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,

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popcorn, 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 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 956-783-4587.

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 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. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 7

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From pg. 6 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. 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. New Year’s Eve Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 8-12:15am, Denim & Diamonds, $10pp, popcorn, peanuts, and ice provided, soft drinks available, reserved seating with paid admission, for more information call Jim/ Patti at 740-360-7647. 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 in advance and $12pp at the door, BYOB, ice available, open to the public. New Year’s Eve Rock & Roll Dance To Classics - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30-12:30am, late lunch provided, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 7 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 Country Western Jams - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am-12:30pm, 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. 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 956585-5061 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 - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50, biscuits & gravy $3, omelettes, sausage, eggs & toast also available. 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. Jam Session - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch 11am12:30pm. 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 - Encore’s Paradise South RV 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 SerSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 vice - 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 Church - 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, 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 - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. 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, 1:30See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 9 3:30pm, Old Time and Country music. Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm. 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. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Freddie & 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

Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $6pp. Faith’s Journey Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp. Monday, January 4 Craft Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8am-Noon, breakfast available. 16th Annual Ranchero Wood Works Show & Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, beautiful wood works and carvings on display, woodcarving tools and supplies for sale, coffee and cinnamon rolls for sale at 8am. Pre-Jam Luncheon - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 11am-12:30pm, soup, sandwiches, homemade pie, drinks, everyone welcome. Jam Session - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 11am, lunch served at 11am, jam starts at 12pm. Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, everyone welcome. 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,

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, 1:30-3:30pm, 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. Hamburger Monday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, w/ chips & cole slaw, toppings on hand to dress up your sandwich, your choice of drink, lemonade, hot coffee or ice tea, $5pp. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, all you can eat pancakes & french toast, sausage available. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, cost $5pp for dinner. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Country Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6pm.

Harlingen, 6-8pm, come and join us, refreshments will be served. Super R & R Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 6:30pm. Freddie & Sheila - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, guitar wizard, 50’s, 60’s R&B, $6pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Paul Eve, $6pp. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Jason Whorlow (Piano Man), $5pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Hitman, $5pp, set-ups available, free popcorn. Tuesday, January 5 Craft Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon, Rec. hall, lunch will be available to purchase at 11:30am. Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon, friendship hall, come join us, for more information call 956-399-6660. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be available from 11am to 12pm, jam will begin at 12-2pm. Women’s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 11amNoon. 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, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 12:30pm, country music. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Oleanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous cake at half time, hosted by Ray & Gynger. Country Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am to 12:45pm, please use side gate on Sioux Rd. 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. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations taken, popcorn and soda for sale. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. 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. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, His Glory, $6pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Louis Gomez, $5pp, BYOB, concessions. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Sweetwater. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, Ron and Jan Easter, $6pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Southern Anthem, $7pp. Entertainment - Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Wade B. Landry, Swinging Cajun Style, $6pp. John Sager Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $8pp, tickets now on sale. Jacob Austin Band - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, performing traditional country, gospel and original material, $7pp. Wednesday, January 6 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancakes - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce, coffee, $3pp, B.Y.O.T.S. Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, biscuits & gravy, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 fruit cup orange juice and coffee, $3pp. Arts & Crafts Bazaar - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am, lunch served, bake sale, pie and coffee. 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. Happy Hour Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4pm, Diego, pass the hat. Happy Hour Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:305pm, Dan White, pass the hat, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased. Biscuits & Gravy - Big Valley Trail-

er Park, Donna, 4pm, $5pp, all you can eat, sausage, pancakes, bring your plate setting. Meatloaf Dinner - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-6pm, $7pp tickets in advance, bring your own tableware. 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. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Wade & Theresa Landry, $5pp. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open. Western Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, South Texas Whiskey, $5pp. Entertainment - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-9pm, Gomer Pyle and Patsy Cline, $5pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Punches Family, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7pm, The Farnum Family, $7pp. Pat Davison Comedy Magic Circus - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 $7pp. Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm, Freddie & Sheila, $6pp. Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Thursday, January 7 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, breakfast menu 8-10am, lunch menu 10am-12pm. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Jams - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3:30pm, weekly Country music jam, gates open at 10:30am, lunch available, kitchen opens at 11am, jammer signup starts 11:30am, music begins at 12:30pm, come early for best seating, ample parking. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and

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popcorn are served, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country 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. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, grilled 1/3lb Black Angus hamburger or grilled chicken breast or pork loin sandwich, potato wedges, lots of fixings, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, dessert available. 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. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Johnny Ray Gomez. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-9pm, Show Southern Anthem, $6pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Freddie & Sheila See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 Show, $6pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Bill Chrastil, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Dixon & Company, $5pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, donations for ice and popcorn, pop available, doorprizes. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30pm. Friday, January 8 Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, am, rolls & coffee in am, full lunch served11am-12:30pm Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Patio Sale, Breakfast & Bake Sale Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-11:30am. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, homemade jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc. Craft Fair - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lots of bargains, breakfast & lunch available, for information call Linda at 956-585-5061. Country Western Jams - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch served 11am-12:30pm, 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. Spaghetti Dinner - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, w/ tossed salad & your choice of dressing or bring your own, garlic toast & a yummy dessert while it lasts, $5pp. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Jam - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm. Ralph & The Cuisers Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing, admission $5pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, AlSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 amo, 7pm, The Agency, $8pp, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn, advanced tickets begins on December 17th, call 956-783-4587 for more information. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $5pp. 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. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Southern Anthem. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Walter Plant, $5pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute, $25pp. Dance/Show - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Louie Long & The Drifters, $6pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Goldwing Express. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, The Chuck and Earl Show, $5pp, Rock hits from 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Johnny Gomez, $6pp, snacks

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available. Dance to the Classics - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Rock & Roll, $5pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Bernie & Red, doors open at 6pm, tickets sold at the door, popcorn, ice cream bars, and soft drinks available, for information call Dick/Gayle 956-969-3558. Saturday, January 9 Hamburger & Karaoke - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, am, sign up prior, sheet in hall. 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 956585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Egg & Ham 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 - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes $2.50, omelettes, sausage, eggs & toast also

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available. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, pancakes but much more, your choice of ham or sausage, w/waffle or French toast, w/apple sauce & hot coffee or water, $3.50pp. Indoor Flea Market - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-1:30pm, opne to the public. Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort,

Donna, 8am-Noon, ballroom. Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Jam Session - Weslaco Trailer Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch 11am12:30pm. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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From pg. 15 Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Farnum Family, family show, variety of music, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6pm. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66, $5pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available, doors open one hour prior to dance. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Ron & Nancy, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, From the Heart, $5pp, popcorn and soda available. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, John Sager, $7pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Jack Kay, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band. Classic Rock & Roll Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, World of Sports Theme, $5pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp, BYOB, concessions. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Solitary Man, $5pp atd, BYOB, set ups available. Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV

Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Carlos Canas, $5pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, The Cruisers, $10pp. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7pm, Gray Gregson, $5pp. The Freddie and Sheila Show - W&I Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, $6pp. Entertainment - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Swinginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cajun, $6pp, snacks and set ups available, advance tickets available, for more information call 956-585-5061. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Coins, $5pp, Theme: Pajama Party. Bernie & Red - Orange Grove RV Park, Edinburg, 7pm, $6pp. Betty Rydell Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, $5pp advanced, $6pp at the door. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, doors open 6:15pm, snack bar open. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30pm. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Sunday, January 10 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 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 Church - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month, Pastor Dar-

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rel Hardy, social with snacks and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Church Sevice Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, 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 - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominaSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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tional 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. 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. Jams - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:303:30pm, Old Time and Country music. Variety Jam - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1:30pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 3pm, Jacob Austin Band, $6pp. 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.

ock. Entertainment - Ranchero Village Weslaco, 7pm, J.C. Harrison, $7pp. Show - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bob Dolle, $6pp. Sunday Evening Program - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $6pp at the door. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Mario, $7pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Bernie & Red, $6pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Freddie & Sheila, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, John Sager. Entertainment Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Positively Country Show, $6pp. Illusionist - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Roger Wayne, $5pp. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Williamson Branch, $7pp, snacks available.

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ing the crew, and since there was a shortage of steel, the plant was on hold. Disillusioned, he resigned and started looking for a Navy recruiter. He was welcomed with open arms. He attended three training schools in 1942 at the naval yard in New Orleans. He was then sent to Olatha, Kansas where he was an instructor for a year-and-a-half before the Navy transferred him to Detroit. When that position was closed, he went to basic training to get into the Pacific conflict. He learned to fly the “flying boats” or Catalinas, which were famous during the war era because they could rescue downed pilots in the water. He also trained to fly the Martin Mariner, which had a big landing gear and two motors. Pilots had to climb a ladder to get into the cockpits, which were two stories off the ground. Just as he competed his training, the Japanese surrendered in 1945. Instead of heading for the Pacific, he was sent to the Banana River Naval Air Station (now Cape Canaveral). His job there was to supervise the release of the navy men who fought in the war until he could be released. He arrived home three days before Christmas in 1945 with a new wife and a pocket full of money that he saved during his years in the See PILOT pg. 34

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the ring. Although he received a small wound in the toss, he was right back in front of his bull to the end, winning symbolic ears and tail, awarded by the fans. These two world-ranked matadors opened the season at Santa Maria bullring last year. No doubt this year’s opener will be another spectacular performance because these two matadors are in constantly in competition to outperform each other. The bulls for this year are the largest animals ever presented in La Gloria, and are of pure Spanish ancestry. They are large of horn and body, and will be on display at the bullring corrals from New Year’s Day on. Tickets are available at the Winter Texan Times in Mission (956-580-7800), and at Border Tire, located at Bus. 83 and Mayberry Road in Mission (956585-8473). Or reservations can be made by calling the bullring at 956-481-3300. Pay upon arrival. The gates open at 1 p.m. The bullfight begins at 4 p.m. sharp. Great food and beverage are available, and the restrooms are immaculate.

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husband, Eric, who played guitar. Sandy Brown had the Christmas spirit singing “Christmas Time’s a Comin’,” while playing the mandolin. Reindeer antlers added to the Christmas spirit. Sam Green sang “Blue Memory Broke My Heart in Two” and “Cryin’ My Heart Out Over You.” Bill Philip followed with a song about an orphan named Maria and later “”Somewhere in Kentucky.” Bob Hulett played “Bluegrass Growin’ in My Yard,” and “I Love Playin’ the Banjo.” Wayne Uncer, bass player and master of ceremonies, brought the Christmas theme back with “Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer.” His wife, Jane, played guitar and harmonized. The reindeer antlers they wore were the perfect touch for the song. Jane also sang, “Keep on the Sunny Side of the Street.” Jay Kelly followed on fiddle with

“Frosty the Snowman.” He later played “Away in an Manger.” Wes Lowe, introduced as “Santa” because he wore a Santa cap, said he used to play Santa Claus for many years. He played “Children Go Where I Send You,” on mandolin. Coy Mann played an instrumental on dobro. The bass violins switched out and Carolyn Barrett sang, “Hold What You Got” and “I’m on My Way Home.” Fred Barrett sang “Come on Down See BLUEGRASS pg. 23

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mental assisted by John Campbell on ELVIS FEST guitar. From pg. 19 From pg. 1 Jane Uncer ended with “Here I Go Down that Wrong Road Again.” was anxious to get back to the stage when to the Farm,” a song about two roosters. Anyone who enjoys Bluegrass music his tour ended. He and Carolyn also sang “Grandma’s may want to make plans to attend the After leaving the military, Vega has colFeather Bed.” lected paraphernalia about Elvis for almost Mary Harris returned for an instru- Tuesday jams at Kenwood RV Park. 60 years. After his children grew up he decided to clear out the upstairs bedrooms and added an outside staircase so people could come and enjoy his collection. The museum houses copies of all of Elvis’ albums, and movies. He has an old Army coat and cap worn by Elvis during his tour of duty. Pictures on the wall show both Elvis and Vega. His collection includes a wide array of Elvis paraphernalia items that have been sold over the years celebrating Elvis as the King ‘n’ Rock and Roll. Look for shot glasses, lunchboxes, lighters and any other kind of souvenir imaginable. Vega has tried to get everything about Elvis he could find. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no fee but donations are accepted. An outgrowth of the museum, which is very popular with Winter Texans who were young when Elvis was at the height of his career, has been the development of a festival celebrating Elvis’ birthday. It is held on the Saturday in January closest to his birthday – this year Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are always a number of Elvis impersonators. This year look for Elvis tribute

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Mission Community Health Fair is Jan. 10

The Mission Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Mission Regional Medical Center (MRMC), is gearing up for the 21st Annual Mission Community Health Fair at the Sharyland High School gymnasium, located at 1106 N. Shary Rd. in Mission. The event is Sunday, Jan. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is free and open to the public. “Mission Regional Medical Center is steadfast in its commitment to improve the health of the communities we serve,” said Nick Espinosa, director of Marketing, MHN, and Planning for Mission Regional Medical Center. “The clinical tests and health information we’re providing let people know if they’re on the right track with their health and wellness. We’re proud to be able to offer these services for free during the Annual Mission Community Health Fair.” Free screenings at the Health Fair include: bone density (osteoporosis), flu vaccines, pulmonary function tests and much more. The laboratory team from

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Mission Regional Medical Center will be providing master blood tests to the first 500 people. The screening includes: complete blood count (anemia), comprehensive metabolic panel (diabetes, liver and kidney function), lipid profile (total cholesterol HDL and LDL), also free PSA (prostate cancer screening) for males over 40 and free TSH (Thyroid function screening) for females. These FREE screenings are valued at approximately $1,000. A 12hour food fast is recommended for those wishing to have blood screening tests performed. “We are very excited to host this community health fair here in Mission,” said Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, George Myers. “It provides a great opportunity for the public to examine their own health while at the same time, learning how to help others become healthy as By Kathy Olivarez well.” One of the reasons Midwestern Winter For more information about the event Texans enjoy coming to the Rio Grande please contact Laura Vela at events@mis- Valley for the winter is to be able to enjoy sionchamber.com or at 956-585-2727. the tropical beaches. While their friends shovel snow at home, they are riding boats or jet-skis, fishing from the pier or the jetties, or hiking along the beach searching for shells (best early in the morning). Some simply sit on the beach enjoying waves breaking along the shoreline and the deep perate climate and the water never freezes. blue colors of the Gulf of Mexico. For those who don’t want to be cooped The SPI Polar Bear Dip began in 1998 up in the house all winter, when temperawith 300 participants. It is a way to commune with Mother Nature. The number of tures up north dip below freezing – or worse participants has grown steadily with about – it’s time to head south to the Rio Grande 1000 participants in 2015. Even when the Valley where they can enjoy a variety of weather dipped down in 2006, there were water activities associated with South Padre Island. Choose from dolphin watches, nearly 300 participants. Admission is free and t-shirts are avail- deep-sea fishing, parasailing, jet ski rentals, able for sale on site. All proceeds go to snorkeling tours, paddleboats, history tours from a boat and sunset cruises that can be local charities. The first 50 to register will receive a enjoyed on the water. A variety of other accoupon for a cup of black-eyed peas and a tivities like biking or riding a horse along the beach can be enjoyed while staying on champagne toast after the event. For more information about the Polar South Padre Island or simply visiting the island for a day or two while in the Valley. Bear Dip, call (956) 761-6853. Many of the boating activities can be found near the entrance to Andy Bowie

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Join in the fun as a thousand Texans and Winter Texans brave the cold (or not so cold) waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 15th Annual South Padre Polar Bear Dip will take place January 1 on the beachfront at Clayton’s Bar & Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the dip takes place at noon. The South Texas Polar Bear Dip is a stark contrast to other more northern areas where participants cannot stay in the water over 90 seconds without risking hypothermia. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico are so warm an 11-year-old island resident named the SPI dip “the antifreeze!” according to organizers of the event. In 2015 the temperature was about 64 degrees. Because of its locale, SPI has a tem-

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Park, along with popular seafood restaurants like Dirty Al’s and Sea Ranch Restaurant. Horse rentals can be found at the other end of the island along with ATV rentals. Small jalopy rentals are also available near the causeway entrance to the island. There are also a number of free beach access points on South Padre Island where people may park and walk to the beach. Another unique beach activity is building sand castles. Andy Hancock and Sandy Feet offer sand castle building lessons. For an example of the type of elaborate sand castles found on the island, see the one in front of the South Padre Island visitor’s Center. Those seeking public access through Isla Blanca Park or Andy Bowie Park should be aware the fee for accessing the beaches will be $10 per car in January 2016. Shorebirds at SPI For birders, South Padre Island offers a chance to see a wide variety of shorebirds and waterfowl not found at inland locales. Birds found at South Padre include seagulls, brown pelicans, sand pipers to the pink flamingoes who migrate through the area. Watch out for those pelicans on the See SOUTH PADRE pg. 27

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From pg. 26 causeway. SPI World Birding Center The five-story South Padre Island World Birding Center satellite offers great views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre. The interpretive displays at the Birding Center discuss the differences in the two areas and which birds prefer to be on each side of the island. They discuss the plants that are found on the island as well. The SPI/WBC offers a mile-long boardwalk along the shores of the Laguna Madre where many marine animals and birds have established “nurseries” for their young. Sea Turtle, Inc. The island and its residents are committed to ecotourism and conservation of its natural assets--flora and fauna. One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Sea Turtle, Inc., established in 1977 by Lla Loetscher, fondly known as the “Turtle Lady of South Padre Island.” All species of sea turtles are endangered or threatened. Loetscher dedicated her life to taking care of injured turtles and, if possible, returning them to the wild after they were healed. Today, Sea Turtle Inc. provides educational presentations to teach visitors about

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast A Nebraska Winter Texan Breakfast will be held Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr, at 8:30 a.m. No reservations required. Rio Grande Retired Rails Rio Grande Retired Rails will meet Tuesday, Jan. 5 at Harold’s Country Kitchen in Donna. Fellowship begins at 11 a.m. and lunch is at noon. For information contact Ernie Olson at (956) 784-4602 or email ernie4056@hotmail. com. Armstrong, Pirelli and Titan Tires Retirees Retirees from Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli and Titan Tires will meet for lunch at Anne’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Call al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholser at (515) 262- 7791 for information.

Treasure Lake RV Owners Reservations for the Treasure Lake RV Owners Reunion to be held Feb. 16 at Victoria Palms beginning at 11:30 a.m. must be received by Jan. 16. Call Ben Kreamalmeyer at (314) 540-2497 or Leonard Fulk at (816) 590-2350. Tickets are $15. Bremmer County, Iowa Bremmer County, Iowa Breakfast will be held at Rosie’s Restaurant, 2100 E. Griffin Pkwy (FM 495), Mission at 8 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 8. Contact Sam Smith at (319) 269-9308 for info. HitchHiker Owners HitchHiker owners and previous owners will meet for food, fun and fellowship at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St, McAllen, Jan. 11 at 11 a.m. For questions, please call Judy Whitley (307421-0999) or Dennis Shackelford (307421-0999).

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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 (956) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information. Jan. 2 -- Harlingen Market Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jackson Street between 4th Street and Commerce Ave. Live music, fresh produce, collectibles, places and much more. Call (956) 423-4041 for information. Jan. 2 -- 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. Jan. 7 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Jan. 7 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information. Jan. 9 – Elvis Festival, featuring many

Elvis impersonators, will be held at little Graceland, 701 Ocean Blvd., Los Fresnos, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 9 -- 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. Jan. 9-Feb. 6 -- Mission Historical Museum Quilt Show, 900 Doherty, is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibit will be held in the annex building facing Tom Landry Street. For information call (956) 580-8646. Free admission. Jan. 10 -- Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will present a concert at Tip O Texas RV Park in Pharr at 3 p.m. For information call Gene Goede at (956) 682-9225. Jan. 14 -- Ranger-led tour of Fort Brown, 300 River Lee Road, Brownsville. 11 a.m. Jan. 14 -- Resaca de la Palma Battlefield, Brownsville, will have Ranger talks at 2 p.m. Call (945) 541-2785 ext. 333 for information.

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From pg. 27 beach related decorative items and other items. Paragraphs is the only bookstore in Cameron County for a great beach read. The island also offers many excellent restaurants that line Padre Boulevard. While many of these restaurants specialize in seafood, there are other choices as well. Many local residents, living in the McAllen-Mission area to Weslaco and Harlingen, often enjoy a pleasant drive to the island to enjoy a delicious meal in a relaxing tropical setting. There are many different ways to enjoy South Padre Island.

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By Jim Clifton Winter Texan from Oklahoma I just saw a post on Facebook stating a curiosity about why we eat black-eyed peas for luck on New Year’s Day. I have a family story to pass along if you have the time. My great grandfather, John Edward Clifton, was married to my GGM, Mary Paulina Dent in Paducah, Kentucky. They farmed 320 acres into the Civil War times. GGF decided to get into the war in 1863, so he raised a company of horsemen and they became “B” Company of the 2nd Kentucky Calvary, CSA. The calvary rushed across Kentucky to the aid of General Braxton Bragg near Perryville. They were put under the command of Nathan Bedford Forrest. Shortly, they fought in the Battle of Perryville and were defeated by General Rosecrans. Rosecrans finessed Bragg’s army out of Kentucky and most of Tennessee. Bragg decided to stand his ground at the Battle of Stones River, Tenn. and was narrowly defeated in one of the bloodiest conflicts of the civil war. General Bragg’s forces retreated to the area of Chickamauga Creek, just inside Georgia, South of Chattanooga, Tenn. When Rosecrans troops came looking for Bragg’s army, Bragg atSee SOUTH PADRE pg. 33

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From pg. 33 tacked and drove the Union Army back to Chattanooga. For two months Bragg laid siege to Chattanooga. U. S. Grant replaced Rosecrans at Chattanooga and soon counter-attacked Bragg, nearly wiping out Bragg’s army. My GGF was captured at Chattanooga, along with 700 other Confederates. The 2nd Kentucky Calvary ceased to exist! My GGF would be sent to prison camp at Cairo, Ill. In March of 1864, he signed an Armistice agreement and he returned home to Paducah, Ken.

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In 1867, GGF and GGM sold their land and began a journey to Springtown, Texas, just west of Ft. Worth, where they again took up farming. Arriving late in the summer, it was too late to plant corn, so instead, the family planted broom corn that would make in a short time. Broom corn is somewhat nutritious, but bitter. That winter they lived on broom corn and cow’s milk. The next spring they planted black-eyed peas and were so happy to have something to eat other than broom corn! So it was all over the South, families were lucky to have something to eat, so black-eyed peas were celebrated on New Year’s Day!

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From pg. 18 Navy. He used the money to purchase 105 acres of land in Hillsboro, Illinois, near St. Louis, Missouri. It was his dream to start his own airfield. He built a runway, hangars, an office building and obtained an airplane he used to train people who wanted to learn to fly. With the G. I. Bill, one of the ways the money could be used was to learn to fly an airplane so he had many students who received money from the G.I. Bill to learn to fly. Before long he had seven airplanes in his company.

In 1951, his life took a turn when he flew to McAllen with a group of Flying Farmers from Illinois and Indiana. Elmer and Lloyd Bentsen, uncle and father of the late senator Lloyd Bentsen, had amassed a fortune selling land in the Rio Grande Valley. Dick fell in love with the Rio Grande Valley and decided to move here. He went home and sold everything he had and moved. Here in the Valley, he got a job training pilots at the Tri-city Airfield (Moore Airfield, located northwest of Mission) until 1954 when politicians encouraged the government to take the airfield back See PILOT pg. 35

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e g From pg. 34 rand reactivate it. (During the war, Moore dAirfield had been used as a training base ofor World War II pilots.) e Training for pilots was transferred eto California Eastern Airways, so he gworked for them until 1961, when Moore Airfield was once again closed. - Dick then took up crop-dusting and emanaged to survive a plane crash in one )of his planes while dusting. d At the same time, he decided to do a klittle inventing on his own. He designed a baby seat for the 1960 Ford cars with two-bucket seats. The Baby Buckette sat between the two seats. He started a manufacturing plant in McAllen and manufactured 6500 for Ford dealers across the country. Demand grew and he had 25,000 on order from Ford when safety standards for baby seats were increased and the order was cancelled. He moved over to Reynolds Manufacturing of McAllen, a company that made land-leveling equipment used to level farmland. He supervised production. The company struggled a bit in its early years, but when he left in 1981, it had 650 employees. Their equipment was not only used in the United States but also in Mexico, Iran and Iraq. In the Great Lakes area, Reynolds designed machinery that would move the salt out of the salt mines, which are usually at least 2500 feet underground. They created the machinery to move the product, which was powered by Cater-

easily through round vacuum tanks. Reynolds also developed tree planters, equipment designed to plant new trees in areas of Georgia, Tennessee and East Texas where trees were being harvested for lumber and paper mills. They were eventually the largest manufacturer of tree-planting equipment in the world. By the time Smith retired in 1983, he not only worked for Reynolds Manufacturing, he was one of the ten major stockholders. The company was eventually bought by a Miami-based manufacturing firm. In 1995, he saw an advertisement in a magazine for a kit to build an airplane called a Capella. It took him four years to build the all-aluminum plane in the garage of his home in Pharr South. It took 6,000 rivets to attach the wings to his plane. He took his first flight in 1999, and still flies the plane often. He also has a second plane located in Navasota, where his son lives. He did not build that one, but flew it often. Recently, he read an article in General Aviation magazine stating there was a 96-year-old Canadian pilot listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest pilot. He wrote them and said he was 97 so that makes him the oldest pilot still flying. The year 2016 will mark his 70th year as a licensed pilot. He is planning to go to 100 if possible. He must test every two years and his next test is in April. Wish him luck!

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RV LOT $1,500 for season or for sale, 55 + Pharr South Park, 651-442-9386. ALAMO PARK MODEL, 55+, completely furnished, all utilities included, great park location and amenities, 218-205-4900. MOBILE HOMES AND park models available for seasonal rentals in 55+ community, 7 to choose from, call now 956-5855671. 60FT MOBILE HOME, move in ready, in

Martin Valley Ranches, brand new furniture, 956-585-2726.

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HAVE KNEE PAIN, foot, hip, back shoulder, stomach, migraines, diabetes or any illness, call for a free evaluation 956 FOR SALE FOUR Goodyear tires, 8 ply, -502-9668, Mr. Jarimba. No medication, 15 inch, used 1500 miles, Bluebonnet RV no surgery, same day results. Mission, 989-772-5178. TRAILMATE EZ ROLL Regal, 3 wheel HOMES FOR SALE trike, good condition, large seat, basket, $350, 870-404-7874. RETAMA VILLAGE, MISSION, 2br, 2ba, GOLF CAR SERVICE and Repair, check RV port home w/50ft FHV, covered RV out our crown batteries, set of 6-6volts parking, tiled Pergola covered courtyard, $606, set of 6-8volts $648 and set of corner lot, furnished, gated 55+ commu4 -12volts $678, 12 months warranty, nity, $235K, see website Retamarentals. made in USA, call 956-599-9071 or 956- com for pictures of 3700 Heron Way, 783-3946. 321-480-4999. BERNINA 830E WITH Embroidery Module all accessories, all hoops, plus jumbo HOUSE FOR RENT hoop, rolling case, Stitch regulator. Just serviced and updated $6,000 and a Berni- 3 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 bath, brick house na Quilt Table $1,000, call 956-318-3496. for rent. 1201 E 29th Street, Mission. FOR SALE OR rent, 20’X34’ park model, Newer 2,047 sq. ft. home with two-car $18,000 or $750 monthly for 3 months, garage with remote. Located in nice, furnished, carport, front & rear porch, newer subdivision. All tile floors, high 1bd/1.5ba, washer/dryer, Split Rail Park, ceilings. Central A/C and heat, security Mission, 956-429-8006. system, automatic sprinkler system, miRICH VERACRUZANOS TAMALES cooked crowave, dishwasher included. Big back with olive oil; meat, vegetarian or sweet. yard, fenced. Close to Mims Elementary Catering available for parties call Mary at and Veterans Memorial High School. No 956-655-4661. pets. Rent: $1350 per month. Call 956655-6896.

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14X48, 2 BED, 1 bath, fully furnished plus many extras, 10X24 deck, gated family community, 956-994-1530. HVR PARK, OWN your property in Mission, furnished, Texas room, on 40X80 cement lot, no reasonable offer refused, 715-897-9364. 14X60, 2BD, 1 1/2 bath, dbl canopy, covered, new floors, fully furnished, w&d, new plmg, shed, 701-320-6539. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 56X16, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, recently remodeled, metal roof, new 16 ft. car port, completely furnished, 10X12 shed for golf cart, call 507-381-2177. TWO BEDROOM, ONE bath, fully furnished, covered patio and carport, attached shed/workshop, new range, washer & dryer, Donna, TX, Shady Acres Resort Lot 119, $13,500 or reasonable offer, 956-464-3350. 2002 DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE home and lot, 3bd, 2 bath, shed, in Siesta Village, $75,000, 903-262-5636. 1 BEDROOM, BATH, laminate floors, screen room, 2 storage sheds, carport under large tree, 515-571-2189. 14X72 MOBILE, GATED Alamo Park 55+, 2 bed, 2 bath, garage, new flooring, private patio, close to Activity Center, turnkey, 253-678-7709.

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WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, PARK MODELS RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. 1999 CHARIOT EAGLE Park model, Park Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. Place Estate, Harlingen, very nice, second owner, call for many details, $23,500, lot rent paid until April 1, 2016, 651-278MOTOR HOMES 2868. 1994 PARK MODEL, asking $9,500, 1997 36’ FORETRAVEL 295, 325 Cum- 8X40, 2 slides, covered patio & shed, mings diesel Allison 6 speed transmis- ready to move into, 55+ park, this years sion w/retarder, w/d, 2dr refrigerator, rent paid, 620-899-4192. micro/conv oven, roof dish, can be seen 1997 TROPHY, PRICE reduced, like new, at The Grove lot 28 San Juan, $25,000, washer, dryer, shed, many extras, must 614-657-6363. see, 217-313-0620 or 618-980-1570. 2006 CLASS C Gulfstream MH 5500 2003 35FT, 2 bump outs, new double Chevy engine, new tires, 60,000 miles, roof, screened porch, shed, $15,000, La $48,000, 224-305-4457. Feria, TX, 785-565-2365. 2000 ALPINE LIMIT 40ft, one big slide- 1998, 30’ LEDGER, 2 tip outs, 2nd roof, out, 350 Cummings Diesel Transmission, 22’ screen room, shed, very good condi6 speed Allison, new batteries, new tires, tion, $7,900, Sundance RV Village lot 26 78,000 miles, fully loaded, located in Harlingen, 918-557-3434. Donna, TX, $38,000, 816-868-8003 or PARK MODEL ON 55+ lot in friendly Cit816-529-2384. rus Valley RV Park, good shape near the recreation hall and laundry, central air, MOTORCYCLES nice patio, planter in front and shed, asking $17,900, call Phyllis, 651-269-2337. FOR SALE 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park -50T, very good condition, can be seen at models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make Heritage Square unit L-11, call 956-584- you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 9566824. 929-3842.

2006 FULLY FURNISHED with shed be- you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956side golf course in Seven Oaks RV, park 929-3842. site 87, 306-698-7888.

SERVICES COMPUTER AND GUITAR/Luthier repairs, 25 years experience. Software hardware and electronics, Roy 956-472-1089. APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handyman, plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 years of experience, 956584-7817. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole starting at $15, call 956-739-5524. PROFESSIONAL HAWAIIAN STEEL guitar music program available for Luaus, pool parties, etc. Country and Gospel too, 956-346-1854.

TRAVEL TRAILERS 34’ HOLIDAY RAMBLER, excellent condition, $17,900; 8X5 Continental cargo trailer $15,900, 570-407-2597. NICE TRAILER WITH Texas room, closed porch with washer and dryer, look at this one, 816-844-0048. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make

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MOTORHOME WANTED, FOR purchase, small with slide, very clean, no smokers or pets, cash, 269-535-0654 or 269-6837000. GERMAN, JAPANESE, US military souvenirs wanted, guns, swords, helmets, etc. Top cash paid collector 712-310-0905. WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. 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.

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