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Event brings in more than $117,000 By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com Relay for Life recorded the most money ever raised Saturday and Sunday as 34 teams brought in an impressive $117,204 for cancer research with more funds still trickling in. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. More ... Flatonia's Czhilispiel offers food & fun for all Czhilispiel celebrates Czech heritage and good times with food and music. The 35th annual festival will be held Friday through Saturday in downtown Flatonia. The word "Czhili" is for the famous cook-offs and "spiel" is German for fun. More ... PTC Carnival great for the whole family Spooks, goblins, witches, princesses, kings and more are expected to descend on the Halloween Carnival being hosted by the St. Philip Parent Teacher Club (PTC) Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall from noon to 5 p.m. Children can come dressed in costume for the contest that begins at 2 p.m. B... More ...
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com Four authors with local ties were on hand to read and sign their books for children Saturday at the El Campo Museum of Natural History. More ...
Ashley Reneé Drews and Rodney James Smaistrla were united in marriage at 2 p.m., Oct. 20, 2007 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marlin. The Rev Christopher Ferrer performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Duane and Sandy Drews of Marlin. Parents of the groom are Roy... More ... Miscellaneous bridal shower held for Megan Marcaurele Megan Marcaurele, bride-elect of Toby Riha, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Saturday morning at St. John's Parish Hall in New Taiton. Decorations were carried out in the bride's chosen colors of black, silver and white. Fresh white floral arrangements and candles accented the hall with wh... More ...
Ethan Casarez celebrated his sixth birthday with a party from 3-5 p.m., Saturday at the El Campo Bowling Center. Hosting the party were his mom and dad, Jennifer Gussman and Matt Casarez, and his sister, Maya Casarez. Party decorations featured a Monster Jam theme. More ... Lingerie party honors Marek Stephanie Marek, bride-elect of Jason Helton, was honored with a lingerie and bachelorette party Saturday at Muldoon's Saloon. Hostesses were Crystal Staff, Kari Orsak, Kristy Hrncir, Haley Stewart and Olivia Garza. Hot pink and black party decorations carried out the theme. More ... Arrambide accepted as member of Golden Key Honour Society Desiree Elaine Arrambide of Huntsville, who has accepted membership in Golden Key International Honour Society, was honored during a recent induction ceremony at Sam Houston State University where she is junior marketing major. More ...
During her spare time and while watching television, Mary Ellen Benavidez sits down to make bright, colorful rosaries. She made this assortment of 250 rosaries to sell at St. Robert's Parish Picnic Sunday. Proceeds will go directly to the church, just one way that Mrs. Benavidez gives back to her ... More ...
Maribel and Martin Hoke celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Russell Rasmussen, 902 Ave. K. Hosting the special occasion were the Rasmussens and the couple's son and daughter-in-law, Will and Elle... More ... DIAPER SET Logan Herrmann Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Herrmann of Sydney, Australia announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Logan Emelia Herrmann. The baby was born at 8:11 p.m., Oct. 18, 2007 at Prince of Wales Private Hospital in Sydney, Australia, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. More ...
Amy Marie Beaver and Clayton Jacob Ryan were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m., Oct. 20, 2007 at First Baptist Church in El Campo. The Rev. Rick Du- Broc performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Gale and Lori Wolter of El Campo. Parents of the groom are Mike and Nancy Ryan o... More ...
Tony and Georgie Kaspar were surprised with a dinner celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at Greek Bros. The special occasion was hosted by their children and spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. More ...
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 2490 held their annual golf tournment Saturday at the El Campo Country Club. Proceeds from this tournament will be divided between St. Philip School and Knights of Columbus state charities. More ...
Victoria Zalman, Paxton Ellis and McKenzie Ellis (lr) are dressed and ready for St. Philip School's Parent Teacher Club (PTC) Halloween Carnival this Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall from noon until 5 p.m. They invite you to come and enjoy a day of food, games and a Halloween costume conte... More ... |
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