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Fourth Annual Ricebelt Tractor Pull starts today and continues Sunday next to the American Legion off Highway 71 South. The pull starts at 10 a.m. A parade of tractors will be held at 1 p.m. A Kiddy Pull for ages 3-8 will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m. is a "fun pull" for newcomers and beginners. At 1 p.m. Sunday is a new event, a lawnmower pull. Craft show is free. Pull admission is $5 (chiildren under 12 free). Parking free.

Today, June 14

Celebrate Juneteenth Today The annual Juneteenth Parade will start today (the fourteenth) at 11 a.m. The Juneteenth Ladies Community welcome all children to Willie Bell Park at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 for free hot dogs, drinks and hamburgers, to celebrate the occasion of Juneteenth.

MONDAY, JUNE 16

Emergency Number For Garwood VFD Starting Monday, June 16 you will no long be able to reach the Garwood Volunteer Fire Department and ambulance by dialing 758-3500, due to changes in the AT&T system. All emergencies should be reported by dialing 911.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

American Legion & Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Craig-Harriss Post 251 and its Ladies Auxiliary hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, June 17. Social at 6:30 p.m. and meal at 7:15. Auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts.

Blood Drive At EC Memorial Hospital South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Blood Drive is Tuesday, June 17 from 12:30-6 p.m. at El Campo Memorial Hospital's front parking lot at 303 Sandy Corner Road. Picture ID is required. Call Donna Mikeska at 979-578-5261.

Infant And Child CPR Class Infant and child CPR class Tuesday, June 17 will cover rescue breathing, choking and CPR skills for a cost of $22. Certifications for CPR classes are valid for one year. Registration is payable by check or money order and must accompany the application and be received by the chapter no later than 48 hours prior to start of the class. For more information call the American Red Cross office at 979-245-3056.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

Nada/Garwood "Gadabouts" Luncheon The Nada/Garwood"Gadabouts" will hold their annual luncheon for Nada/Garwood area Veterans on Thursday, June 19 at the Nada Parish Hall in Nada at 11:30 a.m. For more information call Anita Meismer at 979-758-3119.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Presbyterian Bible School Set First Presbyterian Church will host Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26 from 5:30 p.m. till 8 p.m. at 312 Depot St. Bible stories, canopy crafts, green tree games and some rainforest rhythms. Register on line at https://toolkit.thevbsplace.org/ 1stpresbyterianchurchelcampo. Children ages 3-14.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp The Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2105 of Wharton County will honor a Confederate veteran buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery on Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public.

MONDAY, JUNE 23

E.A. Greer School Reunion Registration E.A. Greer School Reunion registration is $40 per person until Monday, June 23. At the door will be $50. This will be a two-day event on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. Contact Gloria Harris at 543-5861 or see her at 1227 Alice St. Proceeds will help with the E.A. Greer Scholarship Funds.

SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES

EC Library Summer Reading Programs Registration for the El Campo Branch Library's Summer Reading programs, "Texas Reading Jubilee: 1958-2008" for ages 6 months to 10 and "Game On! Texas Teens Read!" for ages 11 to 18. Children under age 10 must be registered by an adult. The library has a number of free activities for all ages. Summer schedules are available at the library at 200 W. Church. For information call 543-2362.

Louise Branch Library Summer Program The Louise Branch Library has a summer program for children 6 months to 18 years are invited to register. Schedules are available at the library. For information call 979-648-2018.

Silver Wings Summer Program The local skating rink also has programs designed for students this summer. Free skates come with a regular admission, all summer! Day Care skating is Thursdays from 9-11 a.m., Christian Music Skate Nights are Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. Regular skate sessions are Friday from 7-10 p.m., Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. and Sundays from 2-5 p.m. Admission is $7. For more information call 543-1691.

Aquatic Center Summer Hours The pool is open Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m.- noon and 1-8 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m. It is closed on Mondays. Red Wave swims from 8-11 a.m., and swimming lessons start June 10. Aerobics are Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and arthritis classes on Wednesday and Friday are at 8 a.m. For information call 543-1468.

Louise School Library Open The Louise School Library is open during June on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-noon for the public during this time. Students can earn Accelerated Reading points, with prizes awarded to all students based on their total points.

FBC Louise Summer Youth Program The First Baptist Church of Louise's summer youth RESCUE program offers food, fun and fellowship, organized activities, field trips, VBS, REC and more every Sunday at 6 p.m. for kids in grades 7-12. The focus is on relationships, service and community this summer.

Louise ISD Summer Feed Program Louise ISD holds a free summer feeding program for breakfast and lunch, at no cost to anyone up to age 18, Louise student or not. Adults may eat for $2.75. The program runs from June 2-July 3, Mondays through Thursdays. For details call Veronica at 979-648-2982, ext. 152.

Mennonite Church Summer VBS Summer Vacation Bible School held at El Campo Mennonite Church, 2605 West Loop, June 9-20, weekday evenings from 6-8:45 p.m. for ages 5-14 years. Everyone is welcome. Transportation is available. For questions call Chad Koehn at 543-4192, Stacy Schmidt at 543-5121, Andy Rodriguez at 979-578-8795 or Ana at 956-491- 6161 for Spanish speaking.

COMING SOON

FUMC Sunday Afternoon Piano Concert Back by popular demand, First United Methodist Church will present a Sunday Afternoon Concert Series featuring Ted Lashley, music director of FUMC, and Victor Flowers, band director of Baily Middle School of Spring in a two-piano concert. Performance is Sunday, June 29 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. The concert will feature new and old favorites, hymns and a few surprises. Lashley and Flowers performed at FUMC previously, and church members want to share their talent with the community.

The Ambassadors Are Coming! An amazing group of young adults that use their musical and vocal talents to praise God will be in El Campo at Faith Lutheran Church on Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Call the church office at 543-1842 for more information.

BEEs Sell Decorative Street Lamps Let's continue to beautify the downtown El Campo area with decorative street lamps, available from the BEEs. These lamps are such a special and lasting way to honor or memorialize someone special in your life. They can be purchased individually or as a group. To buy a lamp or for information call Carolyn Kelly at 543-2397 or Ruth Sacco at 543-5339 or any BEE board member.

Visit The Titanic Exhibition Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR visits Moody Gardens in Galveston for the Titanic Exhibition on Tuesday, June 24. Meet at the Wharton Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m. and car pool; return around 5 p.m. If interested call Hazel Foltyn at 543-2060 as soon as possible.

Lifesavers Relay Host BBQ Fundraiser Pick up Lifesavers barbecue plates Tuesday, June 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Country Pride. Tickets available at Mid Coast Medical Clinic. Barbecued brisket, sausage and trimmings with banana pudding for $7 a plate. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

'Top Ten Mistakes Employers Make' Reservations are now being taken for "Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make in Hiring, Firing and Paying Employees" to be presented by Joe Bontke, outreach director for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Houston Division Office. There will be two sessions Tuesday, June 24: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Free registration, seating is limited, call 543-6750 today.

Account Set Up For Logan Stehno A bank account has been set up at First State Bank of Louise for Logan Stehno. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to P.O. Box 5, Louise, TX 77455. A benefit has been scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at Muldoon's. Barbecue chicken plates-to-go or dine in from 4:30-6:30 p.m., live auction at 7:30 p.m. and raffle drawing following auction. If anyone would like to donate a raffle item or auction item contact Rebecca Bard at 713-458-0709 or by e-mail at rslabay@hotmail.com or Bridget Nohavitza at 543-9438.

Beef And Forages Committee Scholarship The Wharton County Beef and Forages Committee is taking applications for its scholarship. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded and paid over two semesters. To be eligible, a student must have completed at least 60 credit hours or be enrolled in a graduate or veterinary school program. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in an agriculturally related field. Applications may be picked up at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Wharton County office or online at http://wharton-tx.tamu.edu. Applications are due Tuesday, July 1. For information call (979) 532-3310.

Raffle Tickets For Hubenak Fundraiser Raffle tickets are now available with 10 prizes: Nine guns and one rechargeable flashlight. Tickets are $20 each. Winners will be drawn the day of the event - Wednesday, Aug. 6 - at the KC Hall in El Campo after a free stew dinner and live auction. Tickets available at D-A-M Services in El Campo or by calling 979-578-9490 or 979- 578-2608. Ask for Clayton or Amy. All proceeds will go to the family to help defray the medical expenses of cystic fibrosis treatment.

WCJC Summer Hours Wharton County Junior College summer hours are through Aug. 15 at all campus and extension center locations. Summer hours for all administrative offices and libraries are: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer hours do not apply to scheduled classes. For information call 979-532-6322.

WCJC Foundation 2008 Gala The Wharton County Junior Foundation 2008 Gala is Friday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. Tickets are $85 each. Sponsor tables (seating for 8) are $1,500 and $2,500. The gala features a reception, dinner, auctions and a comical performance by the Capital Steps. Tickets went on sale May 1. Call Cheryl Machicek at 979-532-6322 for information.

EC Ricebird Red Out Shirt Sponsors Sought Advertise your business name on the back of the El Campo Ricebirds Red Out 2008 shirts. A minimum of 25 shirts at $12 each. Order extra for your employees and family members. Call 541-6356 to order shirts to be given away at the first home football game Friday, Aug. 29 against the Brazoswood Bucs.

Early Help For Children Important Region III Education Service Center Early Childhood Intervention Program provides support and services to families with children, birth to age 3, with developmental delays and disabilities. For questions call Region III ESC ECI at 1- 888-909-3512. ECI screenings and evaluations are free.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 18. The office will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The office is located at 1017 N. Alabama Road in Wharton. Phone 532-1311.

Racers For Life Selling Caps Racers For Life is selling caps for $10. White adjustable caps with the word "Believe" embroidered in purple and pink. The 'i' in Believe is in the shape of a ribbon; supply of pink caps is limited. They are also selling a limited supply of "Hope" caps with the 'p' in the shape of a ribbon. To purchase, contact Nicole Stavena at 979-578-9282.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Support Anyone interested in forming a support group for OCD, please call Sandy at 979-648-2113.