Generosity Extended
School Benefits From Donation
      St. Philip Catholic Daughters have donated money towards a project at the school. The proceeds come from money raised at their garage sale in the amount of $1,100. The money will be used in painting the school crest and mission statement in the lobby of St. Philip School's newly renovated lobby.
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Thomas the Tank Engine™ to visit Texas State Railroad
      Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Rusk for the Day Out With Thomas 2007: All Aboard Tour. The event, which takes place Oct. 19-21 and 26-28, will be hosted by Texas State Railroad, www. TexasStateRR.com, at 2503 W. 6th, US Hwy 84 in Rusk.
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4-H County Council officers assume duties
      At the recent 4-H Awards Banquet, the 2007-2008 Wharton County 4- H Council Officers were inducted. Elected in May by members of the Wharton County 4-H Council, the new officers are President-Alexis Cooper, 1st Vice-President-Laura Reyna, 2nd Vice President-Sara Lopez, 3rd Vice- President-Shelby R...
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Czech orchestra brings talent to La Grange
      The Petr Micka Czech Cimbalom Orchestra (a group of six musicians from Hodonin, Czech Republic) will perform at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center from 7:30-9 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2007.
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Taiton Fall Fest serving turkey, dressing meal
      Taiton's Fall Festival kicks off this Sunday with a traditional turkey and dressing meal at 11 a.m., followed by all kinds of fun, entertainment, food and games at the Taiton Community Center on Highway 71 N. The auction, starting at 12:30 p.m., will feature a wide variety of items.
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Dracula coming to local theatre
      The Plaza Theatre on the Square in Wharton will present Bram Stoker's classic horror tale Dracula Oct. 19-28. Theatre-goers are encouraged to come in costume. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, Oct. 19 and 25, and Saturday, Oct. 20; and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Oct. 21 and 28.
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Lawrence & Agnes Labay have 50th wedding anniversary celebration
      Lawrence and Agnes Labay celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 30, 2007 with Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada followed by a reception and meal at the home of the couple. Their children hosted the special occasion. The noon meal included fried chicken with lots of trimmings and...
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Raina Gary & Brandon Barfield Wed
      Ricky and Darrlyne Aldridge, along with Clyde and Alfreda Gary would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Raina Sade Gary, to Brandon Barfield, the son of John and Kenyetta Thomas and Carlos Barfield of Houston. Raina is a 2004 graduate of El Campo High School and is employed by L&L Ma...
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Couples party held for Cain & Nemec
      Cathie Cain and Daniel Nemec were honored with a couples shower Saturday evening at Firehouse Bar & Grill. The Mexican theme was made complete with a meal of enchilada casserole, rice, beans, chips and salsa.
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Joe & Gloria Konvicka celebrate birthdays with Hawaiian luau
      Joe and Gloria Konvicka were honored with a Hawaiian luau birthday party given by their daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Scott Privat Saturday at the home of Frankie and Carolyn Cernoch of El Campo. The honorees were celebrating milestones in their lives, with Gloria turning 60 on Sept. 30 ...
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Working Diligently
      St. Philip student council members, who received a $500 grant last school year from the Meadows Foundation, used the money to enhance the front of their school. Students spent Friday evening putting in new plants and taking out old ones. With the design layout from Socha's Nursery, students did al...
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