Family's faith winning fight over cancer
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      One El Campo family can't escape cancer. They have had several loved ones stricken with disease. The Rutherford family refuses to lose hope. That's why they are actively participating in the upcoming Relay for Life. Cancer comes in many forms and targets people of all backgrounds.
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Ruth Kainer receives 'Good Samaritan' award
      Ruth Kainer, RN, was the 2007 recipient of the Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award for the category of Home Healthcare and Hospice Nurse. Kainer serves as director of special services and programs for Houston Hospice. The Excellence in Nursing Awards Luncheon was held at the Hyat...
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ECHS students earn AP Scholar distinction
      Seven students at El Campo High School have earned the designation of Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams.
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Crystal Oates & Jim Smith wed at St. Philip
      Crystal Dawn Oates and Jim Curtis Smith were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Oct. 6, 2007 at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Father Gary Janak performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Sandra Oates of El Campo and the late Tracy Oates. Parents of the groom are Allen a...
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Bernice Wittig given surprise dinner party by her daughters
      Bernice Wittig was honored with a surprise dinner party Sunday in her home for her 85th birthday. Hosting this special occasion were her daughters, Clarann McCoy of Katy, Bonnie Jolibois of Montgomery, Weida Gadeke of El Campo and Raunda Janssen of Victoria.
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Brooke Hughes & Justin Molloy exchange vows at Surfside Beach
      Brooke Ann Hughes and Justin Roys Molloy were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Oct. 6, 2007 at Surfside Beach. The bride is the daughter of Michael Hughes and Sherri and James Morgan, all of El Campo. Parents of the groom are Steve and Debbie Kuehn of Avalon.
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Gray & Fortenberry say vows in West Columbia ceremony
      Denise Michelle Gray and Joshua Ray Fortenberry were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 6, 2007 in West Columbia at the home of the Ralph and Sylvia Fortenberry. The Rev. Dr. Debbie Measells performed the double ring ceremony.
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Bill & Gertrude Burrow celebrate 60 years of matrimony
      Bill and Gertrude Burrow celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception and dinner at Mikeska's BBQ Banquet Room Saturday from 3-7 p.m. The couple's children hosted the party.
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Veselkas celebrate 50th anniversary
      Jerome and Theresa Veselka celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday afternoon at the Hillje Parish Hall. The couple's children and grandchildren hosted the special occasion. Their children include Doug and Donna (Kutach) Veselka; Kathy (Veselka) Foster and husband Joe; Andy and Debbie (...
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DIAPER SET
      Francheska Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. Santos Ortiz III of Fairbanks, Alaska announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Francheska Isabella Ortiz. The baby was born at 9:02 p.m., Sept. 1, 2007 at Bassett Army Hospital at Fort Wainwright, Alaska weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces.
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Torres has 4th birthday party
      Aden Kristofer Torres celebrated his fourth birthday Sunday afternoon at his mother's house, Teena Cadriel, 1604 Bravo St. His mom hosted the Spider-Man theme party. His actual birthday is Oct. 10. To carry out the theme, Spider Man tablecloths and a piñata were used.
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