Tropical setting creates relaxing abode
Radley receives 'Yard of Month' fall recognition
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      Seasonal plantings of white petunias around huge front oak trees during the fall offer a clean and crisp appearance to the home of Rita M. Radley, 2503 Meadow Lane, El Campo "Yard of the Month" recipient. "These (white petunias) survive the winter and establish good roots so that they bloom beaut...
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Dracula to descend on the Plaza
      In 1927, Bela Lugosi swept onto the Broadway stage in the title role of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Four years later he brought the terrifying Transylvanian to life in the classic motion picture and created an enduring movie icon.
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Explore the possibilities of 4-H program
      Wharton County 4-H is hosting "Fun Day" from 3 - 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28 in the directors room at the Wharton County Fairgrounds. Interested youth are invited to attend this event to learn more about the 4-H program of Wharton County. Fun activities will include a scavenger hunt, ice breakers, te...
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WCEC Keeping 'Em Warm
Cold Weather Wrap
      Winter months will be a little warmer for residents at the Czech Home for the Aged in Hillje this year thanks to Wharton County Electric Coop. Donald Naiser, WCEC general manager/CEO, presents 100-year-old resident Theresa Schroder with one of the navy blankets etched with a WCEC logo. Each resid...
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Take a glimpse into the past at Texian Market
      Texian Market Days has grown into a favorite fall tradition. For 24 years, Texans (long-time residents, new neighbors and "temporary" Texans) have gathered at the Fort Bend County Museum Association's Annual Texian Market Days to enjoy a living view of Texas' past.
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District 11 honors Wharton County 4-H Gold Stars
      Three individuals from Wharton County were recognized with the highest honor a senior member can receive in the 4-H program at the District 11 Gold Star banquet Oct. 6 in Victoria. Shelby Cooper of El Campo, and Hannah Krenek and Laura Reyna of Wharton are the recipients.
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Becky Rodriguez & Rey Lucio Jr. say wedding vows at St. Robert's
      Becky Rodriguez and Rey Lucio Jr. were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Oct. 13, 2007 at St. Robert's Catholic Church. Father Lawrence Matula performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was escorted by her parents, Frank Rodriguez of Victoria and Janie Rodriguez of El Campo.
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Baby shower honors Hlavatys
      David and Lara Hlavaty were honored with a baby shower Saturday afternoon at Balcar's camp house on FM 441. Hosts and hostesses included family members and cousins. The registration table was covered with a white linen tablecloth with baby registration sheets and a large white decorated cake sayi...
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Southern Living at Home party held for Marcaurele
      Megan Marcaurele, brideelect 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.
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