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EC Heritage Center Sells Bricks

The board of directors of the El Campo Heritage Center reminds people that there are still bricks available to purchase for $100. These will be used for a Garden Path at the new center and are a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a person or group. For information or purchase contact Hubert Kaiser, 543-7313.

TODAY, JAN. 23

Western Rice Belt Conference The Western Rice Belt Conference Consumers Program (Ladies Rice Clinic) is today at the El Campo Civic Center. Ladies' registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The program begins at 9 a.m. This year's theme is "Rice - the Grain of Champions."

Health Care Information Night Health care information night is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Northside Education Center, 707 Fahrenthold. Information concerning nursing, CNA classes, medical terminology classes, billing coding and much more. Question and answer time concerning your health care education plans.

Louise ATPE Sells Fried Chicken Plates The Louise ATPE is selling fried chicken dinners today from 4:30-6 p.m. at Staff's Food Service. Plates are $6.50 and proceeds benefit local scholarships. For tickets call 543-6237 and leave a message.

St. Philip School Read-A-Thon Begins St. Philip Catholic School's annual Read-A-Thon started today and ends Friday, Feb. 8. Awards assembly is Friday, Feb. 22 at 1:45 p.m. at the Parish Hall. The committee meets at 10 a.m. Friday. Friday, Jan. 25 is a Kickoff Rally at 2:30 in the Parish Hall. To donate a prize call St. Philip School at 543-2901 or Kim Socha at 543-1371.

THURSDAY, JAN. 24

Family Literacy Classes Family literacy classes for adults and children are Thursday, Jan. 24 at Hutchins Elementary. Classes are from 6-8 p.m. Babysitting and transportation will be provided if needed.

FRIDAY, JAN. 25

Organization Sweethearts Need Forms Your El Campo Leader-News features the Valentine Sweethearts of Beta Sigma Phi sororities, Catholic Daughters, Junior Catholic Daughters, El Campo Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary and Pilot Club. Honorees should pick up a form at the newspaper office and return it before 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25 with a 4x6 color or black-and-white photo. For information call Lifestyle Editor Quala Matocha, 543-3363.

Tell L-N About Your Wedding Proposal The El Campo Leader-News, Wharton Journal-Spectator and East Bernard Express will produce their 2008 Bridal Guide next month and need your input. First, if you have been married 5-7 years, we would like your personal view on why your marriage has lasted. Second, we need any unique wedding proposal stories. Include contact names, daytime phone number(s), years married and where you reside, or else the information cannot be published. Email or mail the 'Secrets to Your Successful Marriage' and/or 'Unique Wedding Proposals' to lifestyle@leadernews. com or P.O. Box 1180, El Campo, TX 77437. Deadline for consideration is no later than Friday, Jan. 25. For information contact Quala Matocha, lifestyle editor, at 979-543-3363.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26

Open Horse Show at WCYF Jan. 26 Boots & Bridle 4-H hosts an Open Horse Show Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Wharton County Youth Fair arena in Crescent. There will be 30 classes offered, including Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, Showmanship and Speed events. The three age divisions are 12 and under, 13-18 and 19 and over with high point belt buckles for all age divisions. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with events starting at 9 a.m. Fees are $10 per class or $50 for all day. For information, rules and regulations contact Lora Cline at 979-532-1315 or Melissa Locke at 979-532-0250.

KC Free Throw Contest Jan. 26 Free Throw contest is Saturday, Jan. 26 at St. Philip Catholic School Gym. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and competition begins at 10 a.m. Boys and Girls ages 10-14 can register. Bring your birth certificate. For information call Kevin Kresta at 543-8052.

Faith Christian Academy Fundraiser Elvis impersonator Randy Hinson performs Ol' Time Gospel favorites Saturday, Jan. 26 at the KC Hall in Wharton. Doors open at 6 p.m. Meal, music and silent auction from 6:30-8 p.m. Also a live auction and door prizes from 8-9 p.m. For tickets call 979-531-1000.

Deutschburg Seafood Lunch/Dinner The Deutschburg Community Club hosts its 55th Annual Seafood Lunch and Dinner benefit Saturday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Deutschburg Community Center, FM 1862, Northwest of Palacios. Call 361-972- 5956 for more details.

MONDAY, JAN. 28

Financial Aid News For ECHS A college financial aid presentation is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 at ECHS in the seminar room in Building A. Wharton County Junior College representatives will provide information and tips on finding and applying for financial aid. Parents and students are encouraged to attend. For information call the guidance office at 543- 2871.

TUESDAY, JAN. 29

Alumnae Panhellenic Sorority Meeting The Texas Gulf Coast Alumnae Panhellenic Association was formed to promote the ideals and leadership opportunities offered to college girls through the sorority system. Alumnae of sororities are invited to the next meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Wharton. The church is located on the Boling Highway between Wharton Funeral Home and WCJC. For information call Betty Joyce Sikora at 979-532-2435.

DON'T FORGET

St. Philip Students Sell Cookie Dough, etc. St. Philip Catholic School students are selling cookie dough, snacks, pies and cheesecakes. Call any St. Philip student by Jan. 30 with an order. Delivery will be at the end of Feb. Call Gail Warschak at 543-8882 or Polly Wilkins at 543-1431.

ECHS Junior Class Meal Fundraiser The ECHS Junior Class hosts a meal Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. Pick up will be at the ECHS cafeteria. The meal will consist of Mikeska's barbecue and sausage. Plates are $6.75. For tickets call any Junior Class member or call the guidance office at 543-2871.

Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser New Life Assembly of God, the Women's Ministry Department, hosts an enchilada dinner fundraiser Thursday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 707 Earl. Call 979-5433959 for delivery on five or more orders.

El Campo Little League Sign-Up It's not to late to sign up your child or children for Little League. Registration is going on until Thursday, Jan. 31. Go by All-Star Sports-N-Things and pick up registration forms, fill them out and leave the paperwork with the payment. T-ball, 5-6 year olds are $50 and everyone else is $60. Questions, call Jill Mach at 543-1885 ext. 220 days or evenings call Michael Wall at 543-8172.

LVFD Hosts Stag Stew Supper The Louise Volunteer Fire Department hosts a Stag Stew Supper Friday, Feb. 1 from 6 p.m. until midnight at the Louise Fire Department. Honorary membership dues are $30 and can be paid at the supper. Dues can be paid at The Short Stop if you cannot attend the supper or mailed to: LVFD, PO Box 249, Louise, TX 77455.

Save 3 Lives Blood Drive St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church hosts "Save Three Lives, All In A Day's Work" blood drive Sunday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Contact Janice Kight at 543-5403 to sign up. Picture ID is required. Appreciation gifts and refreshments will be provided for donors. The blood drive will benefit the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank.

'Cuts For Cancer' Feb. 10 Hair Salons interested in participating in the 13th Annual Wharton County Cuts For Cancer should contact Hair Enterprises as soon as possible at 543-7757. This year's Cuts For Cancer is Sunday, Feb. 10. Licensed volunteers are asked to donate their time, at their own salons, cutting hair at regular prices and all proceeds for that day are donated to the American Cancer Society.

2008 Wharton County Relay For Life Calendars 2008 calendars depicting activities and participants from 2007 Relay For Life of Wharton County participants and survivors are available for a $15 donation. For a calendar call Nicole Stavena at 979-578-9282, 979-532-1579 ext. 202 or e-mail relayforlife@jwnet.net. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Wharton County. Visit the new Web site at http://events.cancer. org/rflwhartoncotx. Locally produced and distributed by The Anglers, a Relay for Life team.

Senior Class of 2007 Yearbook You may now stop by the ECHS office and pick up your 2007 yearbook. If you have not yet purchased one, extra copies are available for $70.

El Campo EMS Quarterly Blood Drive El Campo EMS sponsors its quarterly blood drive Monday, Jan. 28 from noon-6 p.m. at the El Campo Fire Department building, 220 Merchant. Call to schedule or reserve a time. Blood is needed for Abrianna Rodriguez, age 3, who was recently diagnosed as a hemophiliac. She is scheduled for surgery Thursday, Jan. 10 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Abrianna will need blood prior, during and after surgery. Blood can be given in her name. All blood types will be accepted and credited to her account reference no. 3645436. Call EMS 543-3335 non-emergency number to reserve your time.

Spay/Neuter Assistance Available The Matagorda County SPCA has a program to help financially disadvantaged people in Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and the southern part of Colorado County get their dogs or cats spayed or neutered. Please call the SPCA at 979-323-8787 for information or for an application, or to help with the effort.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Jan. 30. 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.

'Experience El Campo' Now Online Experience El Campo - 2007, the magazine produced by the El Campo Leader-News staff in cooperation with the El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, is now online at www.experienceelcampo.com. The Chamber and newspaper are currently wrapping up writing and production on the 2008 edition of the magazine, which will be distributed starting in February. Many local business Web sites will have the online edition of the magazine.

WCYF Creative Arts Entries Due All Creative Arts entries for the 2008 WCYF are due by Friday, Feb. 1. Entries must be postmarked by the deadline date and mailed to the WCYF Office, PO Box 167, Glen Flora, TX 77443, or hand-delivered to the Fair Office. Entry forms available at the Extension Office in Wharton, El Campo Chamber of Commerce, East Bernard Library, Fair Office or online at www.whartoncountyyouthfair. org. For information call the Fair Office at 979-677-3350 or Grace Glaze at 979-543-4168.