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Beta Sigma Phi reveals sweethearts
      Locally, Beta Sigma Phi recognizes a Valentine sweetheart for each chapter within the international organization. Beta Sigma Phi is a non-academic sorority comprised of 200,000 members in chapters around the world. The sorority was founded for the social, cultural and civic enrichment of its membe...
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Reyna named CDA Valentine Sweetheart
      Remigia Reyna was chosen as San Roberto Bellarmine Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court No. 2275 Valentine Sweetheart for 2008. "She is worthy of this honor," said Regent Terri Beltran. "She is a hard worker and a dedicated member. She is one of our tortilla ladies.
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Couple receive weekend trip for 50th anniversary
      Jim and Annie Drastata of El Campo were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary by their daughter and son-in-law Ramona and Doug Krenek, and grandchildren with a get-away to Galveston this past weekend. Their grandchildren are Rachel, Stephen, Matthew, David, Anna and Therese Krenek.
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Youth do well in horse judging event; Jeane places 12 in 187
      The El Campo FFA and the Saddle Club 4-H horse judging teams traveled to the San Antonio Stock Show to compete Thursday, Feb. 7. There were 678 total participants who judged as individuals and as teams. Contestants judged four mare and gelding halter classes as well as performance classes in rei...
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DIAPER SET
      Joseph Barron Ruben Barron and Susanna Gutierrez of El Campo announce the birth of their third child, a son named Joseph Lee Barron. The baby was born at 2:23 p.m., Feb. 10, 2008 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, weighing 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
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Daughter recounts many family blessings
Parents hold special place in Wiggins' heart
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      It's devotion for each other and family that has kept one couple close and the love of a daughter who appreciates all the life lessons they've offered. For Janet Wiggins, there isn't a day that goes by when she doesn't think about her parents, call them or send a card.
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Comfort Wood, DAR, announces award recipients
      The Comfort Wood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held their annual "Good Citizens" and "Community Service" awards reception on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Boling Room of the Wharton County Historical Museum.
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Steelman-Bodungen
      John and Brenda Steelman of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Lynn Steelman of Austin, to Keith Thomas Bodungen of Austin, son of Tom and Kathy Bodungen of El Campo. The bride-to-be is a 2007 graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos. The future groom is a 2003 g...
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'Crowns, Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats' featured program at Wharton Co. Library
Barry Halvorson
      More than a simple fashion statement, the hats worn by Black women to church were a declaration of having arrived. "It always made me feel classy and sophisticated," Mozelle Stephens said. "But you have to wear them with a certain attitude.
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Reck-Ramczyk
      Bennie and Patsy Reck of Hillje announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Ann Reck of Coupeville, Wash., to Timothy Edward Ramczyk of Coupeville, Wash., son of Carol and Ed Harvey and Steve and Pat Ramczyk, all of Albuquerque, N.M. Lisa is the granddaughter of Milton and Bernice Rohan of Edn...
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Gadabouts donate goods
      Members of the Nada/ Garwood Gadabouts sponsored a free food distribution Thursday. Feb. 7, at the Garwood Fire Department parking lot.
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Students named to Provost's List at Texas Lutheran
      Texas Lutheran University students Kyle Gillis and Elizabeth Schmidt, both of El Campo, were recently named to the university's Provost's List for the Fall 2007 semester. Dr. John T. Masterson, executive vice-president and provost, announced the Provost's List to honor those students who maintain...
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Students explore options in the medical field
ECHS class tours M.D. Anderson research facility
      Students in Health Science Technology I class at El Campo High School attended a field trip to the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Science Park-Research Division in Smithville on Tuesday, Feb. 5. The students participated in the Community Outreach & Education Program offered by the...
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STUDENT NEWS
      want to brag a little. So why not announce your son or daughter's success in the El Campo Leader-News. Forms are available at our office, 203 E. Jackson St., 979-543-3363. Photos may accompany the article free of charge provided the student is a graduate of the immediate El Campo area.
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Cowgirl Up
      El Campo Rotary Exchange Student Virginia Antoni, seated, received a full western outfit courtesy of Wild Bill's Western Wear in El Campo in preparation for attending the upcoming Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Antoni, who is from Argentina, is currently enrolled in El Campo High School as a juni...
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