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By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com One single moment can change a person's life forever. That's' what happened when Reuben Henry (R.H.) Brown Sr. gazed his eyes upon Gertrude Solomon back in the early 1930s. "The story of their meeting has been told so many times," said daughter-in-law Ann Webb Brown. R.H. went to the Moore's hous... More ... Renaissance Fest offers glimpse into 16th Century British life The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation's largest, most acclaimed Renaissance theme park, is now open every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 25. The enchanted 53 acre New Market Village comes to life as all of Europe's royal courts come to pay homage to Queen Katherine on her birthday. More ... Glen Flora VFD presents program on fire safety Fire safety was the program presented during the Hillje-Louise 4-H Club meeting Monday. Members and guests met at Wharton County Electric Co-op. President Kelsey Supak called the meeting to order, Megan Socha led the United States flag pledge and Kori Stancliff recited the 4-H pledge. The parents'... More ...
Organ Donation First United Methodist Church and the Guy F. Stovall Jr. family recently donated an organ that had been in the Stovall Chapel to Progressive Baptist Church. On hand for the presentation were (back, l-r) Linda Joy Stovall, District Judge Randy Clapp and the Rev. Joyce McCormick of FUMC. Accepting t... More ... Comfort Wood Chapter names new members Members of Comfort Wood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution met Thursday in the home of Lila Gene George in Wharton. Sharing hostess duties was Idanel Sellars of El Campo. More ...
Meredith Gold celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon with a "Lil' Princess 1st Birthday" theme party at her home. Hosting the party were her parents, Tom and Annie Gold, and her big sister and brother, Bethani and Jess. Carrying out the theme, hot pink and white balloons, streamers and a bir... More ...
Cheering on the El Campo Middle School Ricebirds this year are the following seventh and eighth grade cheerleaders: (front, l-r, 7th grade) Tyann Rheinschmidt (co-head), Bethany Bunge, Cheyenne DuBroc, Brianna Gonzalez, Katie Wiesner, Alexis Flores, More ...
Camie Lyn Riha celebrated her first birthday Saturday afternoon. Her parents, Troy and Tiffany Riha, and brother Cole hosted the "Hugs & Stitches & Flowers & Butterflies" theme party at their home. Family and friends attended to help Camie celebrate her birthday. More ... Sisters celebrate birthdays A birthday party honoring sisters, Cynthia Williams of Louise and Mary Lewis of Markham, was held Saturday at the home of Paul and Pat Casinger of Webster, sister and brotherin law of the honorees. A lunch of ham, yams, corn on the cob, black-eyed peas and pasta was served at noon. Pat said the n... More ... Tx. Czech Heritage Society state meeting to be held in La Grange The Fayette County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas is hosting the state fall meeting Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Fair Pavilion in La Grange. The Fair Pavilion is located on the west end of West Fairgrounds. Registration opens at 8 a.m. More ... Teagan Gallegos has 'Cars' celebration for 2nd birthday Teagan Kade Gallegos celebrated his 2nd birthday with a party Saturday at Mr. Gatti's. His mother, Haley Stewart, hosted the Disney "CARS" theme party. Guests enjoyed a pizza and salad buffet, and a two-tiered "Cars" theme chocolate and vanilla cake, followed by visiting and playing games. Teagan... More ... Southern Living at Home party held for Megan Marcaurele Megan Marcaurele, bride-elect of Toby Riha, was honored with a Southern Living at Home shower Saturday morning at the home of Tanya Bunge. Hostesses were Ann Cada, Roxann Smith, Tanya Bunge, Lori Heard, Becky Smith and Nicole Brady. More ... 'Around the Clock' party held for Stephanie Marek An "Around the Clock" wedding shower honoring Stephanie Marek, bride-elect of Jason Helton, was held Saturday at the home of Debbie Hrncir. Stephanie and Jason will be married Nov. 3, 2007. Hostesses were Kristy Hrncir, Debbie Hrncir, Crystal Staff, Peggy Boone, Lindsey Vackar and Devonna Oldag. More ... DIAPER SET Natalie Dale Mr. and Mrs. William Carter Dale of Dickinson announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Natalie Claire Dale. The baby was born at 4:55 p.m., Oct. 9, 2007 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. More ...
Houston Hospice of El Campo participated in a charity golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Rio Colorado Golf course in Bay City benefiting Toys for Tots and The Stevens and Pruett Ranch for abused children. The team consisted of (l-r) Edgar Roades, Moe Martinez, J.T. Martinez, Tiffany Winkelm... More ...
Lauren Hafernick, center, is pictured with her two grandmothers, Helen Allen of Jasper and Florence Adamitis of El Campo (l-r), at the Women of Faith Conference held in Houston Sept. 28-29. Hafernick is the events planner and coordinator of the Women of Faith conferences held in many states, as we... More ...
Cheering on the St. Philip School Pioneers this year will be the following cheerleaders: (front, l-r) Becca Dornak, Becca Korenek, Amy Bremser, Jessica Fucik, mascot, (back, l-r) Janae Saucedo, Kirby Quintero, Sally Johnson, Heather Graham and head cheerleader, Amber Kresta. More ... Advocates hold Life Chain Members of the El Campo Life Advocates met Wednesday evening at the Charlie Merta residence with six members in attendance. Mary Lou Winship was welcomed as a new member. "The group's Life Chain held this past Sunday in downtown El Campo was a huge success with more than 70 people participating,"... More ... Living Rosary service concucted by Nada CDA Members of Court Our Lady of the Rosary No. 1595 met Tuesday evening at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Prior to the meeting parishioners met at St. Mary's Catholic Church for a "Living Rosary" to show respect for life from conception until natural death. Father Joe Vrana led the Rosary. More ... KOPS member reinstated to desired goal The TOPS #TX 1281, El Campo business meeting on Tuesday recognized a newly reinstated KOPS (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly) during a special ceremony. All TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) members work to achieve a weight goal prescribed by their physician. When goal is reached, the member becomes a K... More ... |
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