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Leopold roping for junior high Wranger team
      Leaders of the National High School Rodeo Association Wrangler Division, the newest junior high rodeo program in America, appointed Dakoda Leopold of Louise to the NHSRA Wrangler Division All-Star Rodeo Team, a corporatesponsored youth rodeo team.
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EC senior chosen semifinalist in scholarship search
      Isaac Atwood, a senior at El Campo High School, has been selected as a semifinalist in the 20th anniversary class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
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Girl Scout cookie sales start soon
      January 12 marks the start of the Girl Scout cookie sale for the largest council in the United states, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC). Annually, Wharton County Girl Scouts, which is part of the San Jacinto Council, join thousands of other Girl Scouts in this leadership development pro...
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Achieving Excellence
      Alannah Jasso, Angela Fiala and Ashley Thomas (l-r) each passed the nurse aide exam Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Avalon Place in Wharton. The El Campo High School students took a gerontology course offered under the instruction of Margy Cerny, RN.
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Fajkus-Smithwick
      Marvin William Fajkus Jr. of El Campo and Brenda Gonzalez Hogan of Louise announce the engagement of their daughter, Roxanne Brooke Fajkus of El Campo, to Mark Anthony Smithwick of Louise, son of Frank and Sally Smithwick of Louise. The bride-tobe is a 2005 graduate of Louise High School. She is a...
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Naumann-Krpec
      Dr. and Mrs. Brian Hill of Anderson, S.C. and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Naumann of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Rae Naumann of Columbus, to Scott Allen Krpec of New Taiton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Krpec of New Taiton. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Columbus High Sc...
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El Campo 4-H group discusses future events
      Members of the El Campo Junior and Senior 4-H Club met Monday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church. The January Wharton County 4-H newsletter was reviewed and upcoming dates and deadlines were discussed. Upcoming events include County Roundup, Wharton County Youth Fair creative arts entry...
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Engagement party honors couple
      Amanda Schoelman and Shannon Srubar were honored with an engagement party Sunday, Jan. 7 at Dorothy Kubala's home. About 40 guests attended including members of the wedding party. Special guests were Amanda's parents, Dale and Connie Schoelman; Shannon's parents, Andy and Diann Srubar; Shannon's ...
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Rev. Dawson to speak at Sanctity of Life event Jan. 7
      Members of the El Campo Life Advocates met Monday evening, Jan. 7, at the Charles Merta residence to discuss the upcoming Sanctity of Life program to be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the El Campo Civic Center. The featured speaker for the event will be the Rev. E.L. Dawson, pastor of Progre...
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
      Disney Princess party held for Garza Crisslyn Garza had a Disney Princess party for her second birthday. The party was held Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at the Silver Wings Skating Rink. Her "Popo," J.R. Torres, hosted the party.
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SPJST to design camp T-shirts
      Members of the SPJST Lodge #30 Taiton youth club met Sunday afternoon at the Taiton Community Center. President Kenna Bubela presided. It was noted that members completed their January Vestnik projects and participated in a hidden picture game.
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DIAPER SET
      Leonardo Cura Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Leonardo Cura Sr. of El Campo announce the birth of their third child, a son named Leonard Cura Jr. The baby was born at 5:56 p.m., Jan. 5, 2008, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces.
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All-State Contestant
      Charles Leon Solomon was among a group of four El Campo choir students to audition at pre-area contest Nov. 29 at Clements High School in Sugar Land. Solomon made third chair as a tenor 1 and qualified to audition at area on Saturday, Jan. 5 for a spot in the allstate choir. Area choir auditions a...
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Young Texas artist music contest sets stage for budding musicians' careers
      With its designation as an official music contest of the state of Texas and with generous support from Entergy Texas, the Young Texas Artists Music Competition is set to continue its 23-year tradition of helping to boost the careers of musicians, many of whom have gone on to perform in symphonies ...
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