We Remember
Memories of student brings tears & joy as Myatt staff dedicate tree in her memory
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      Valentine's Day took on new meaning for family and friends who remembered a little girl who touched their lives. Staff and teachers of Myatt Elementary dedicated a saucer magnolia in memory of a student, the late Lillian Hansen, on Thursday, Feb. 14. It is planted outside Lillian's kindergarten te...
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ECMS cast to present fairy tale play Friday
      Drama students at El Campo Middle School are adding the finishing touches to their first play to be held at the new campus Friday evening. The cast will present the classic fairy tale Cinderella's Glass Slipper. Tickets are $3 and available at the door. Curtain time is 7 p.m., Friday.
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Engagement party honors Hernandez & Martinez
      An engagement party honoring Leslie Hernandez and Dustin Martinez was held Saturday afternoon, Feb. 16 at the residence of Frank and Marcela Hernandez, grandparents of the future bride. The party was given by Rafail and Rebecca Lisa Hernandez, parents of the future bride; Ricardo and Lorena Marti...
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Latrell Hearld turns '1'
      Latrell Dean Hearld celebrated his first birthday from 1- 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 at the El Campo Civic Center expansion room. The party was hosted by his mom, Latroyia Long, and daddy, Richard Hearld. Decorations featured a theme of Lil' Prince first birthday.
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'Round the Clock' shower honors Schoelman & Srubar
      Amanda Schoelman and Shannon Srubar were honored with a Round the Clock shower Sunday, Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Dorothy Kubala's barn. The Western theme decor consisted of cowboy hats, bales of hay, bandanas and a large wagon wheel chair. The couple was presented straw hats and ...
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Relay for Life team honors cancer survivors
      The Cancer Convicts Relay For Life team prepared a dinner party for their adopted survivors and guests Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Elks Lodge. Texas Valentine was the theme for the party. The meal consisted of chicken spaghetti, green beans, salad, garlic bread and tea. Team members also supplied ap...
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Bridal luncheon honors Labay
      Brittany Labay, bride-elect of Eric Bell, was honored with a luncheon at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at Pat-A-Cake in Wharton. Hostesses were Glenda Legler, Sandra Moore and Brenda Beisel. Tables were covered with linen tablecloths and decorated with floral centerpieces.
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Scout leaders recognized at annual event
      The Brahman District of the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America held its annual leader recognition dinner Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in El Campo. The KCs provided the dinner for the evening. The district includes Colorado, Matagorda and Wharton counties.
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Korenek sisters have skating party to celebrate birthdays
      Chelsea and Faith Korenek celebrated their birthdays from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 at Silver Wings. Chelsea turned 11 on Feb. 1 and Faith will be 4 on March 1. Their parents, Steven and Wendy Korenek, hosted the High School Musical Party.
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Packing Party
      Northside students in Laura Motal and Laura Glaze's fourth grade classes participated in a special project. The group gathered personal items, games and paper goods to send to soldiers serving overseas. Motal's class adopted two units, while Glaze's class collected for one unit. All are formerly f...
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Residents entertained at domino tournaments
      February domino parties hosted by the Dubby Rod family and Bennie and Patsy Reck were held on two different occasions for residents of the Czech Catholic Home. The Rods sponsored a tournament Feb. 4 in honor of their father, Edwin Rod, for his birthday. For the Feb. 11 party hosted by the Recks, ...
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Parties honor newborn & parents
      Two parties were held Saturday, Feb. 16, to welcome Tatum Lane Walker to El Campo. Tatum was born Jan. 16 in Corpus Christi and made her first trip to El Campo for her one-month-old birthday. Tatum was introduced first in the morning at a shower from 10 a.m. to noon at Christ Lutheran Church fell...
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DIAPER SET
      Garrett Helfer Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Helfer of La Vernia announce the birth of their first child, a son named Garrett Wesley Helfer. The baby was born at 7:24 p.m., Feb. 11, 2008 at Guadalupe Regional Hospital in Seguin weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces.
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Open casting call for major Hollywood family film
      Francine Maisler Casting is conducting a search for local citizens to be considered for speaking and non-speaking parts in an upcoming major Hollywood family movie to be filmed in Texas.
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AARP listens to special program
      Members of the AARP Chapter 1419 met Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the El Campo Library. Kim Hadley from Crossroads Home Health was present to take members' blood pressure as they arrived. Frances Skuca and Eunice Pfeffer were the birthday honorees. Visitors were Kathryn Drapela and Connie Carter. France...
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