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Lifestyle September 22, 2007
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Boot Scootin' Boogie
Kickin' up their heels for Heritage Center
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      It's time once again to get out your Western duds and expect a great time at this year's 2nd Annual Cattle Call benefiting the Heritage Center. The event, which is set to begin at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at the American Legion Hall, will be decorated accordingly.
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Louise-Hillje hosting 2nd annual fest
      After a successful event last year, the Louise-Hillje Chamber of Commerce decided to host its 2nd annual Fall Festival next weekend. The event, to be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29, will start with a cook-off and street dance on Friday with music provided by Tin Top from 8 p.m. to midnight...
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Family members plan '08 reunion
      Members of the Kearney Family are in the process of planning a reunion for the summer of 2008. The Kearney lineage expands a vast number of generations, most of whom have never met. Family members in the El Campo and Wharton area are urged to reply to express an interest in attending the reunion.
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Czech Republic folk orchestra giving Texas performances
      A folk orchestra from the Czech Republic plans to tour Texas, thanks to the University of North Texas endowment The Petr Micka Cimbalom Orchestra, a Moravian folk orchestra from the Czech Republic, will tour Texas in October, giving a series of performances made possible by a $500,
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Understand dietary supplement labels with smart shopper's guide
      More than 50 percent of Americans use some sort of dietary supplement daily, including multivitamins, mineral supplements such as calcium or iron, and herbal supplements like Echinacea or garlic, according to the American Dietetic Association. With so much information listed, a dietary supplement ...
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Intrigued
      Finding refuge inside some ornately painted seashells, these hermit crabs are content to bask in the artificially lighted display at the El Campo Museum of Natural History.
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DIAPER SET
      Jeremiah Martinez-Villa Isaiah Joshua Martinez-Villa and Aida Ortiz of Clovis, N.M. announce the birth of their first child, a son named Jeremiah Jaden Martinez-Villa. The baby was born at 5:28 p.m., Aug. 9, 2007 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, N.M. weighing 6 pounds, 2.3 ounces.
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Bake Sale For Cancer Cure
      NewFirst National Bank's "Vault Villains" Relay for Life team hosted their fourth annual bake sale last Friday to benefit the American Cancer Society. Making some purchases are Rosalinda Marek, center, and Jessica Prihoda, right. Taking their money is team member Pierrette Baklik, left.
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Baby boy celebrates 1st birthday with 'Thomas the Train' party
      O'Brayveon LeVontae Ball is celebrating his first birthday with a party today at 303 S. Meadow Lane. His actual birthday was Sept. 20. Hosting the party are his parents, Lorrine and OB; his big sister, Whitney; and cousins, Shaniqua and Asha.
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COMINGS & GOINGS
      Residents of the Czech Catholic Home enjoyed a "crop drive" last Monday. Laurie Cerny, activity director, coordinated the event. She was assisted by Janice Pospisil, medical records director. Residents enjoyed riding and watching local farmers harvesting their crops. They were treated to drinks ...
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Party held for Becky Rodriguez
      Becky Rodriguez, bride-elect of Rey Lucio, was honored with a wedding shower and bachelorette party Saturday evening at Greek Bros. Hosting the party were Connie Rodriguez and DeAnn Rodriguez. Balloons decorated the party area. Refreshments included trays of appetizers, cake, chips and dip.
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