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EC producing hometown medical professionals
      Rice, cotton and grain are not the only things that grow in El Campo. According to El Campo Memorial Hospital the potential to rear doctors should also be noted.
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A Special Invitation
      The children of the women of Beta Theta Omega invite you to an Easter egg hunt and to meet the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Evans Park. The event will also feature live bunnies and chicks, face painting, refreshments and lots of spring photo opportunities.
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ECHS students presenting fine arts program
      The El Campo High School choir, art and theater departments are joining together for an evening of fine arts on Thursday, March 13. As concert and contest season approaches, the choir and theater departments are working steadily to ensure contest materials are strong enough to continue their awar...
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Brandi Hoggatt & Jayme Rocha wed in Bay City
      Brandi Michelle Hoggatt and Jayme Brandan Rocha were united in marriage at 5 p.m., March 8, 2008 at Eagles Hall in Bay City. Justice of the Peace Susan Thompson performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Susie and Fermin Estraca of Bay City and Paul and Christine Hoggatt of ...
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Bridal party honors Blackstock
      A bridal shower honoring Bridget Blackstock, bride-elect of Steven Roy Womack, was held Sunday afternoon, March 9, at the home of Linda Sober in Needville. Hostesses were Linda Sober, Gloria Wells, Pat Taylor and Vickie Padgett.
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Fiesta themed engagement party honors Steelman & Bodungen
      Stephanie Steelman and Keith Bodungen were honored with a Mexican fiesta dinner engagement party at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at Casa Hernandez Restaurant. The party was hosted by Blair and Denise Couey, Joe and Isabel Hernandez, Blair Ross Couey Jr. and John Hernandez.
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Bressler-Hlavaty
      James and Marsha Bressler of Hillsborough, N.C. announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Bressler of McKinney, to Philip James Hlavaty of Allen, son of A.J. and Jo Ann Hlavaty of El Campo.
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Hermansen-Swanson
      Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Hermansen of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Elaine Hermansen, to Christopher Blake Swanson of Houston. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Swanson of Houston. The brideelect is a graduate of El Campo High School.
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Come-and-go bridal party held for Bridget Blackstock
      A come-and-go bridal shower honoring Bridget Blackstock was held from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, March 8 at St. Andrew's Parish Hall in Hillje. She and her future groom, Steven Roy Womack, will be married May 10, 2008. Twenty hostesses presented the honoree with a vacuum cleaner.
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Myatt staff host baby girl shower for Bridget English
      The staff of Myatt Elementary hosted a baby shower for Bridget English Monday afternoon, March 10, at the campus. The main table was accented with a crystal vase filled with a large variety of pastel flowers. Photographs of the honoree, daughter Paisley and sonogram pictures of the new baby girl ...
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Baby shower held for expectant couple
      Stacy Svatek Chavez and Matt Chavez were honored with a couples' family baby shower Sunday evening, March 9 at the home of Stephanie and Jim Powers at 1803 Roberts. Hostesses were Andrea Reck, Stephanie Powers, Ramona Ohl and Darlene Brown.
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Berlin-Elliott
      Randy and Harriet Berlin of Columbus, Neb. announce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Berlin of El Campo, to Chris Elliott of El Campo, son of Jim and Linda Elliott of El Campo. The bride-to-be graduated from Columbus High School and Texas A&M University with a degree in industrial systems e...
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Blackstock-Womack
      James and Vickie Padgett of Needville announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridget Ann Blackstock of Boling, to Steven Roy Womack of Boling, son of Terrell and Joyce Womack of Louise. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Needville High School. She is a veterinary technician for Brazos Bend ...
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Nicholas Benavidez turns '1'
      Nicholas Roy Benavidez celebrated his first birthday with a party Saturday afternoon, March 8, at his home on Kirby St. His parents, Noel and Andrea Benavidez, hosted the party. The theme was "Having Fun Being 1." Nicholas and guests enjoyed playing pin the taleon the-donkey, jumping in the moon ...
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Bridal shower honors Steelman
      Stephanie Steelman, bride-elect of Keith Bodungen, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower 10 a.m., Saturday, March 8 at the First Presbyterian Church parlor. Hostesses were Ginger Andreas, Dottie Collins, Lael Martin, Cindy McClure, Beverly Russell, Aubin Sumers, Pam Tannahill and Mary Be...
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Dayton Zabodyn has 1st birthday
      Dayton Wayne Zabodyn celebrated his first birthday Saturday, March 8. The party was held at his great-grandpa and grandma Charles and Genda Zabodyn's house in Danevang. The kids enjoyed bouncing in two moonwalks, one of which included a large obstacle course. The theme of the party was "Little Sl...
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'Nanny' Skrovan honored on her 86th birthday
      "Nanny" Elizabeth Skrovan celebrated her 86th birthday Saturday afternoon, March 8, at her home in Hillje. Her six children and spouses who hosted the party were Karen Elkins of Houston, Pat and RoseAnn Skrovan of Austin, Sue and Bill Ferguson of Houston, Jeanne and Ricky Hubenak of El Campo, Pam...
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Brooks' students compete in private contests
      Tabitha Beard attended the Texas Private School Music Educators Association's Solo and Ensemble Contest at John Cooper School in the Woodlands Saturday, March 1. She is a student of Vickey Brooks. Beard received a first division and medal for her performance of a Class I clarinet solo of Schumann...
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DIAPER SET
      William 'Clayton' Joines William and Delana Joines of Louise announce the birth of their first child, a son named William Clayton Joines. The baby was born at 2:41 a.m., March 5, 2008 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Wharton, weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce.
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Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program
      An individual is nominated for the Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition Program by a rural community organization such as a local hospital or hospital auxiliary, rural health clinic, foundation, civic organization, City Council, Chamber of Commerce, Commissioners Court, or any combination of such...
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Supak earns perfect 4.0 GPA
      Anatha S. Babbili, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, has announced the recipients of the dean's list for the 2007 fall semester. With a 4.0 grade point average, freshman Jeffrey Supak freshman was one of the recipients.
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ECMS HONOR ROLL
      El Campo Middle School has released its "A" & "B" honor roll for the 4th six weeks. "A" Honor Roll 6th Grade: Samantha Abelar, DeAndre Baites, Gabriela Canelo, Kaycie Capak, Hannah Cortez, Alayna Cruz, Ross Curran, Ryan Drapela,Benjamin Dufour, Kayela Gerdes, Samantha Gonzalez, Jason Haller, ...
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FAMILY REUNION
      The descendants of the Tannich and Brovec families held their 42nd reunion on Sunday, March 2 at the New Bielau Community Center near Weimar. The reunion began at 11 with 40 in attendance. After a covered dish lunch, the meeting was called to order by President Phyllis Ulbrich of Weimar.
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Wedding Articles
      1. Information regarding your wedding should be supplied on a form obtainable at the Leader-News office. This form should be COMPLETED and RETURNED NO LATER THAN (5) FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING. You do not have to wait for the wedding photo to return your information; however, if you choose to us...
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Bake Me A Wish & Armed Forces Foundation introduce new project
Service men & women can log on & order cake for Mother's Day
      With thousands of U.S. troops deployed overseas, Armed Forces Foundation and BakeMeAWish.com have created a unique opportunity for soldiers to log onto a secure Web site at www.bakemeawish. com and order a cake for their wives and mothers this Mother's Day.
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TCHCC debut of Czech Ballet performers
      The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center is proud to announce that The National Theatre Ballet of Prague will participate in the Dance Salad Festival performances scheduled for March 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wortham Center's Cullen Theater.
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