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Looking For a Christmas Gift?

If you are looking for a Christmas gift for those who you just don't know what to get, consider buying a brick in their honor. The Derby Doll Booster Club is still selling engraved bricks to be placed in front of the new practice gym on the high school campus. These bricks may be in memory of someone of in honor of someone who is a past or present student at the high school. Bricks range in price from $40-$50. To order a brick you may contact Lisa Altenhoff at 543-7477 or 578-5141 or Shree Roddy at 578-1796. Order forms can also be obtained from any Derby Doll member.

TODAY

Ricebird Booster Club Christmas Party The Ricebird Booster Club will have their Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Pincher's. Any booster club member interested in coming needs to contact Peggy Fucik at 543-1543. The cost will be $8.50 PER person.

Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Louise Project Graduation Class of 2008 is having a fried chicken dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Staff's Food Service. Advance tickets are $6.50 and desserts also will be sold. Contact any Louise HIGH School Senior for tickets.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20

NHS/Student Council Blood Drive Dec. 20 The El Campo High School National Honor Society and Student Council will sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the athletic gym by the large parking lot. Please donate during this historically high-usage time of the year. Must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in good general health. Schedule your time today by e-mailing mkresta@ecisd.org or sign up with your favorite NHS or Student Council member.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

Selling Their Way To Washington El Campo Middle School 8th graders raising money for a trip to Washington, D.C. this summer will have a bake sale in front of Wal-Mart and Walgreen's Saturday, Dec. 22 starting at 7 a.m. These fundraisers are not sponsored by the ECISD.

Christmas Gift Wrapping Available The 8th grade class members of St. Philip School who are going to Washington will be glad to gift wrap your Christmas gifts Saturday, Dec. 22 from 1-5 p.m. at J-Brew Coffee Bar. Donations only.

Palacios Market Days Dec. 22 Palacios Market Days will be held Saturday, Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Railroad Park, at the corner of 6th and Main streets.

Dancing Around the Christmas Tree Danevang children's Christmas program and Dancing Around the Christmas Tree will be Saturday, Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Danevang Lutheran Church. Refreshments and a visit from Santa will follow.

MONDAY, DEC. 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Danevang Lutheran Church will have a Candlelight Communion Carol Service Monday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited.

FBC Host Christmas Eve Service First Baptist Church will host a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to join in this program of scripture, song and special music.

DON'T FORGET

Account Set Up For Medical Expenses An account to help with medical expenses has been set up for Tommy Johnson Sr. at Commercial State Bank.

ECHS Senior Class of '07 Yearbook Home for the Holidays? Stop by the ECHS office and pick up your 2007 yearbook! The high school office will be open Dec. 19-21 and after Jan. 2. If you have not yet purchased one, extra copies are available for $70.

E.A. Greer Scholarship Fundraiser There will be a New year's Eve Bash Scholarship Fundraiser sponsored by the E.A. Green National Alumni and Ex-Students Association at the VFW Hall Saturday, Dec. 29 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets will be $10 at the door. Call Evelyn Williams for more information.

BEEs Sell Decorative Street Lamps Let's continue to beautify the downtown El Campo area with decorative street lamps, available from the BEEs. They will be placed on either corner around Walgreen's. To purchase a lamp or for information call Carolyn Kelly at 543-2397 or Ruth Sacco at 543-5339. Would make a great Christmas present for that "hard to shop for" person.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through today. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The office is located at 1017 N. Alabama Road in Wharton. Phone 532-1311.

Leader-News Going To Bed Early For Santa Your El Campo Leader-News must have all pages for the Wednesday, Dec. 26 edition to the press by noon Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. Therefore all news items and advertising must be submitted the week before. The same schedule will prevail for the Wednesday, Jan. 2 edition of the newspaper. Thank you for helping us to get the paper out while meeting these early deadlines.

City Offers Aquatic Center Discount The City of El Campo is offering a 20 percent discount off Aquatic Center memberships purchased as Christmas presents. Despite the fact that weather has been a little cool lately, the facility is open, and members are using the lap and recreation pools as well as the large hot tub. Water aerobics and swimming lessons are also offered.