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Step By Step
Program seeks more business opportunities for students
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      In its third year, the STEP II program at El Campo High School is creating a liaison between students with special needs and local businesses. This year the program involves three students who are taking advantage of working in the community. STEP is the acronym for Student Transitional Education...
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Mysterious condition leaves EC man itching for answers
"It's frustrating for Brian. If it was cancer or heart disease, we'd know what to do. It's taken over his life. He's in a constant state of uncomfortableness. He goes days without sleep at night." - Leeanna Shimek
By SHANNON CRABTREE scrabtree@leader-news.com
      The stinging and burning keeps him up at night. The small sores are almost a constant, but they blend in with the daily bumps, bruises, nicks and cuts of a person who swings a hammer and wields a saw daily. Then there are the fibers he finds, but can't explain in the wounds.
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Heidi Berlin & Chris Elliott wed in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
      Heidi Berlin and Chris Elliott were united in marriage at sunset, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the Grand Marival Resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, with a reception following at the resort. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Harriet Berlin of Columbus, Neb. Parents of the groom are Jim and Linda...
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Aulds shares travels of Israel with Woman's Club
      The El Campo Woman's Club met on Tuesday, March 18 at the Northside Center meeting room. President Dayle Aulds called the meeting to order with 15 members and three guests attending. Cohostesses were Gloria Petersen and Judy Waligura.
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Western-themed party held for Sydnee Alford's fifth birthday
      Sydnee Adison Alford celebrated her fifth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon at her home. The party was hosted by her parents, Robert and Stephanie Alford. Her actual birthday was March 24. Western-themed party decorations included ponies, longhorns, cow skulls, cowboy boots and hats.
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Producer looking for movie extras in the El Campo area
      Gut Check Productions LLC is looking for extras for their upcoming movie, Mindsight, to be partially filmed in Wharton and El Campo. There will be an open casting call from 7-9 p.m., Thursday March 27 at JBrew Coffee Shop in El Campo.
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Bubela-Wied
      Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Laitkep of El Campo and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Bubela of Wharton announce the engagement of their daughter, Casey Bubela, to Matthew Wied, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Wied of El Campo. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of El Campo High School and received her phlebotomist certificati...
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Cuero Anchor Club sponsors wildflower bike ride
      The wildflowers are blooming, filling the DeWitt County countryside with bright colors and eye-popping views. To help the cycling community enjoy the scenery, the Anchor Club of Cuero is hosting its 10th annual Wildflower Bike Ride on Saturday, April 5.
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DIAPER SET
      Brady Escochea Mr. and Mrs. John and Martha Escochea of Katy announce the birth of their third child, a son named Brady Lander Escochea. The baby was born at at 8:15 a.m.March 19, 2008 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, weighing 6 pounds, 8 ounces.
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Junior Fair Board makes preparations for WCYF
      On Monday, March 17 members of the Wharton County Junior Fair Board held their monthly meeting in the directors room of the fair grounds. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. The minutes were read and all members present received Tshirts for the fair. Cow drop tickets were distributed and al...
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Breaking Bread
      In this reactment of The Passion of Christ, Thad Deiss portrays Jesus in the breaking of the bread at the Last Supper. Jesus (Deiss) is surrounded by His Apostles (seated, l-r): Katie Tomanek, Holden Whitley, Zach Eewards, Travis Trochta, Taryn Socha, Vicki Cerny, Bradd Staff and Jason Schoenfield...
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