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Tinkering Around
Dornaks head up Antique Tractor Pull
By QUALA MATOCHA lifestyle@leader-news.com
      From the time he was old enough to grasp and turn a wrench, Preston Dornak was repairing something. As owner of Preston's Repair Service since 1981, he recalls working on tractors when he was just a little kid. His dad, the late Fred "Fritz" Dornak, was a farmer and they repaired their own equipme...
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Dancing Full Circle
      Encircled in this folk dance called "Jämpt," the Scandinavian Dancers of Houston show off their skills and the men their strength as they lift the women up and dance in a circle. The dancers were invited to perform at a Danevang celebration of Margrethe II's birthday, the queen of Denmark who...
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Celebration continues with more great exhibits to come
CHERI MCGUIRK MUSEUM DIRECTOR
      We're 30! We celebrated with friends on Saturday, April 12 and had a great time. Thanks to First Sate Bank for sponsoring the cake and punch, Mike and Ana Rodriguez for the hot dogs, and Todd and Tracy Henry for the plates and cups. Now that the party is over, we're planning for the next 30 years...
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Lisa Reck & Timothy Ramczyk exchange vows
      Lisa Ann Reck and Timothy Edward Ramczyk were united in marriage at 3 p.m., April 19, 2008 at the Historical Texana Church at Brackendridge Park near Edna. Pastor Clyde Grier performed the double ring ceremony. Parents of the bride are Bennie and Patsy Reck of Louise. The groom is the son of Ed an...
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Erica Hoffmann honored at bridal shower
      A bridal shower honoring Erica Hoffmann was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Wharton Civic Center. Refreshments consisted of ham and chicken salad sandwiches, vegetable tray, fruit tray, chips, dips, crackers and a two-tiered white cake decorated with pink roses.
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Hawaiian party held for Hanni Wissinger
      A luau-themed bridal shower honoring Hanni Wissinger, bride-elect of Brandon Mican, was held from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at the home of Marie Hrncir. Hostesses were Marie Hrncir, Beth Young, Carol Barbee, Nova Lane, Sharon Rappold, Cindy McClure, Nancy Cochran and Denise Couey.
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Kara Fox expecting twin boys
      In anticipation of the arrival of twin boys on June 12, Kara Fox was honored with a "Double Blessing" baby shower from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at Faith Lutheran Church fellowship hall. The father-to-be is Lucas Fox. Hostesses were Susan Berndt, Nancy Lilie, Robin Lilie, Teresa Lilie, Melissa Li...
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Party honors Albert & Barbara Socha on their 40th wedding anniversary
      Albert and Barbara Socha celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 19 at the El Campo Volunteer Fire Department Training Facility. The party was hosted by Kathy and Amber Socha, Bubba, Patsy, Brittany and Bethany Baker, Emil and Betty Staff and Brett, Becky and Shay Fredrickson.
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Bridal shower honors McClure
      Lauren McClure, bride-elect of Charles Fontanier, was honored with a bridal shower from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at the Wharton County Electric Coop's Thomas Edison Room. Hostesses were Lori Atkinson, Cynthia Coody, Melissa Helfer, Stephanie Hudgeons, Renee McClure, Becky Mitchell, RoseAnn Mi...
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Kemberling-Elder
      Gary and Cathy Kemberling of El Campo announce the engagement of their daughter, Meryl Leigh Kemberling of El Campo, to Justin Vincent Elder of Houston, son of Vince and Julie Elder of Houston.
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Hoffmann-Cooper
      Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffmann of Wharton announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Lyn Hoffmann of Wharton, to Christopher Ryan Cooper of Wharton, son of Christopher Cooper of Wharton and Delia Cooper of Rosenberg. Erica is the granddaughter of Dorothy Hoffmann of Nada.
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KJZT visits WinCrest residents
      A community work project at WinCrest Assisted Living was performed by 11 members of the KJZT No. 72 Friday, April 18. KJZT members served angel food cake to residents and provided prizes for games of bingo. For a previous meeting on April 8, councilman Anthony Collins was the guest speaker. At t...
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Aaron Bubela turns '1'
      Aaron Bubela celebrated his first birthday Saturday morning, April 19 at his home on County Road 451. His parents, Kevin and Brenna Bubela, and big sister Kinley Bubela, hosted the Barnyard Friends themed party. A meal of beef and chicken fajitas was served with ice cream and cake for dessert.
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Korenek celebrates twice
      Blake Anthony Korenek started his fifth birthday celebration Saturday, April 12 at Friendship Park. His birthday was celebrated with Myles Svatek, Brittany Baker and Melanie Barker from his St. Philip Pre K 4 class. Special guests included his parents, Dawn and Kevin Korenek, his brothers: Kolby...
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Breakfast honors Sunshine Ladies
      Sunshine Ladies of El Campo Memorial Hospital were honored with a volunteer appreciation breakfast Tuesday, April 15, at Firehouse Grill beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event was hosted by ECMH and Mid Coast Medical Clinic. Twenty-two guests attended the breakfast. Butterfly pins were presented to all...
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DIAPER SET
      Daylan Sless Daylan Wayne Sless, son of Catherine and Dustin Sless of El Campo, was baptized following the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. Father Gary Janak performed the sacrament of baptism. Daylan wore a white silk christening suit.
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CLUB NEWS
      Women's Club Members of the Women's Club of El Campo met in the home of Evelyn Martin Tuesday, April 15 with Nancy Nelsen serving as co-hostess. Of special interest for the 11 member audience was an informative program by Dr. Ted Scott entitled: "Do I need a colonoscopy?
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