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Lifestyle January 23, 2008
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WCYF's 'Big Production'
Organizers get ready for Creative Arts exhibitors
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      Referred to as the "C.A. Chicks," Grace Glaze, Mary Jane Dornak and Barbara Socha have been heading up the Wharton County Youth Fair Creative Arts Department for the past 10 years and have been volunteers at the fair for 25-30 years.
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Honor grad bridging the gap between countries
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      Angel Espinoza, a 1997 honors graduate of El Campo High School, came to El Campo with his family in 1991 not knowing a word of English. According to his sister, Lucia Espinoza, he mastered the English language and is now learning a new one.
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Nancy Divin & Steven Miller wed at Faith Lutheran
      Nancy Isabel Divin and Steven Ray Miller were united in marriage at 4 p.m., Jan. 19, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church in El Campo. Pastor Clyde Grier performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Louis and Nelda Divin of Wallis. Parents of the groom are Clay and Linda Garner of El...
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Hermansen & Hickl honored with couples party at Muldoon's
      A couples shower honoring Laura Beth Hermansen and Shawn Hickl was held Saturday evening, Jan. 19 at Muldoon's Saloon. Each table featured a candle decorated with black, silver and green accents. The entry table held photographs of the engaged couple and two candles that were gifts from Laura's gr...
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Hostesses present Hermansen with Willow Tree nativity set
      Laura Beth Hermansen, bride-elect of Shawn Hickl, was given a bridal shower Saturday morning at Christ Lutheran Church in El Campo. Tables were covered with white lace cloths accented with the bride's colors of black, silver and apple green. Engagement portraits of the couple were displayed on th...
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Bridal shower honors Amanda Schoelman
      Amanda Schoelman, bride-elect of Shannon Srubar, was honored with a miscellaneous come-and-go shower Saturday, Jan. 19, at the home of Pat and Becky Kubala. Guests were served cinnamon rolls, egg casseroles, quiche, fresh fruit, coffee and pink fruit punch. Tables were decorated with bright pink ...
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Padgitt-Nichols
      Gregory Padgitt Sr. of Round Rock announces the engagement of his daughter, Sharic McShan Padgitt of Round Rock, to Daniel Lamont Nichols of Austin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nichols Sr. of Austin. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Laura and Charles Washington of El Campo.
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Coby Otradovsky turns 1
      Coby Otradovsky celebrated his first birthday Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6, with a Curious George themed party. The party was held at the home of his grandparents, Larry (Papa O.) and Melissa (Grandma) Otradovsky of Elm Grove. His parents, Chad and Melissa Otravosky, hosted the party that included ...
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Lewis twins have 2nd birthday with Elmo & Friends celebration
      Kason and Kutter Lewis celebrated their second birthdays Saturday, Jan. 19, from 4-6 p.m. at their home on Armory Road. Their parents, Jerry and Gigi Lewis, and big brothers, Mason and Jerrid Lewis, hosted the Elmo & Friends themed party. Their actual birthday was Jan. 20.
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Green Thumbs meet at Aulds' home
      Members of the Green Thumb Garden club met Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the home of Dayle Aulds. Mary Lou Birkner served as co-hostess. President Carolyn Goelzer led the meeting, noting 20 members were in attendance. Reports were given and approved.
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Gadabouts pay tribute to local veteran's mother
      Members of the Nada Garwood Gadabouts met Thursday afternoon at the Garwood Fire Department meeting room. President Anita Meismer welcomed the members, Helen Noteboom led the club prayer and Catherine Berger led the pledge to the flag. During roll call, members responded to the question: "What are...
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Schoelman-Srubar
      Dale and Connie Schoelman of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Louise Schoelman, to Shannon Lee Srubar, son of Andrew and Diann Srubar of El Campo. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of El Campo High School. She is employed by Ace Transportation Inc. in El Campo.
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Paper Goods Giving
      The Saddle Club 4-H and the El Campo High School National Honor Society teamed up with the Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR and their January White Give campaign. Pictured here with some of the paper goods being sent to the Michael E.
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      It was a time to pray, a time to sing and a time to remember the work of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday evening at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in El Campo. Viola Ceasar, far right, leads the choir in singing "Tell the Angles.
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