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Gould bids El Campo farewell
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      Praising God through worship. That's how the Rev. Richard "Dick" Gould will close his final chapter as pastor of First Presbyterian Church. For more than 27 years, the Rev. Richard "Dick" Gould has served the members of First Presbyterian Church and the El Campo community. He recently announced h...
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ECHS students explore teaching career through new program: Ready, Set, Teach!
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      In its first year at El Campo High School, Ready, Set, Teach! is helping students explore the possibility of a teaching career. Lindsey Poenitzsch, the instructor heading up this program, has 19 students enrolled in the twosemester class.
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Czech Heritage Society offers scholarship to graduates
      The Czech Heritage Society of Texas is accepting applications for the Victor Peter Memorial scholarship. The $500 stipend was established in memory of the late Victor Alfons Peter who died in 1996. The Victor Peter Memorial scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior to help f...
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Archeology lecture coming to Plaza Theatre
      The public is invited to attend the Plaza Theatre's lecture entitled "Digging Israel: My Summer of Archeology" by the Rev. Deborah A. Cenko at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15. The Rev. Cenko, pastor at Wharton's First Presbyterian Church, spent an adventurous summer digging at Ramat Rahel, a rich arche...
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Cathie Cain & Daniel Nemec exchange wedding vows
      Cathie Cain and Daniel Nemec were united in marriage at 5 p.m., Nov. 3, 2007 at First Baptist Church of Richmond. Pastor Matt Higginbotham performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Jackie Bradstreet of Conroe and the late Jack Cain. Parents of the groom are Debbie and Dann...
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Bridal shower honors Uresti
      Heather Uresti, bride-elect of Bart Bacak, was given a come-and-go miscellaneous shower Saturday morning, Oct. 20, at the home of Ross and Peggy Glaze of El Campo. Hostesses were Lavern Bacak, Lennie Blaha, Susan Dettling, Shari Dornak, Peggy Glaze, Daphne Hensley, Joyce Hensley, Lillian Martin, ...
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SPJST members make plans for upcoming holiday events
      Members of SPJST Lodge 30 Taiton Youth Club met Sunday at the Taiton Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Kenna Bubela. Members participated in a Thanksgiving word scramble. Ryan Drapela led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto and prayer. Roll call and minutes were...
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Bacak & Uresti given couples' party
      A couples' honey-do party honoring Bart Bacak and Heather Uresti was held Saturday evening, Oct. 20 at the home of Josh and Laura Glaze. Hosting the party were Laura and Josh Glaze, Peggy and Ross Glaze, Jillian and Scott Price, Heather and John Garrett and Calvin and Lennie Blaha.
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Stephanie Marek & Jason Helton wed at First Baptist
      Stephanie Michell Marek and Jason Marcus Helton were united in marriage at 4 p.m., Nov. 3, 2007 at First Baptist Church in El Campo. Brother Rick DuBroc performed the single ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Kelly Marek of Louise. Parents of the groom are Dianna and Heliodoro C...
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DIAPER SET
      Emma Calvert Chloe Calvert Mr. and Mrs. Nicholaus Calvert of Springfield, Mo. announce the birth of their first and second children, twin daughters named Emma Nicole Calvert and Chloe Elizabeth Calvert. The babies were born Nov. 5, 2007 at St. John's Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. Emma was...
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Sabrsula & Morrison wed at 1st UMC
      Katy Lynn Sabrsula and Brent Charles Morrison were united in marriage at 3 p.m., Aug. 11, 2007 at First United Methodist Church in El Campo. The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Sarah Sabrsula of Wharton. Parents of the groom are Bruce and Teresa Morrison of El Campo.
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Christie Koudela & Orlando Valle recite vows
      Christie Koudela and Orlando Valle were united in marriage at 3 p.m., Nov. 4, 2007 at Fernando's Latin Cuisine Restaurant in Sugar Land with a reception following. Father Tommy Conway performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Eugene and Sheila Koudela of El Campo.
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Donate your unwanted vehicle to the American Cancer Society
      The end of the year is right around the corner. And for many people, part of wrapping up 2007 means looking for lastminute tax deductions.
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Jason Soliz & Chad Kight claim top medals
      Jason Soliz and Chad Kight of El Campo represented Soliz Martial Arts Academy during the Battle of H-Town held in Houston. There were more than 500 competitors in this Brazilian Jiu Jitsu event.
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Wenglar completes triathlon series
      Zohe Wenglar of Katy, 11- year-old daughter of Dezda Hyer and Ty Wenglar, participated in the senior division of the Iron Kids Triathlon Series in Austin Sunday, Oct. 28, finishing in 1 hour and 6 minutes. Swimming, biking and running combine in an exciting race that promotes self confidence, phy...
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Library Spooks & Goblins
      Halloween brought all kinds of little spooks and goblins to the El Campo Branch Library Wednesday morning. Ladybug Hannah Ochoa participates with mom Crystal, and Dayton Zabodyn gets a little help from his mom Jenna. Approximately 25 children and 15 adults attended. All children ages up to 3 years...
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