4-H'ers rewarded for their efforts
      Wharton County 4-H members received recognition for their year of hard work at the annual 4-H Awards Banquet on Aug. 11. This year's Gold Star senior 4-H winners are Laura Reyna of Wharton, Hannah Krenek of Boling and Shelby Cooper of El Campo.
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Church members visit residents
Who's News
Liliana Johse
      The First Presbyterian Church hosted the birthday party for the residents at Wharton Nursing and Rehab. Those members who came to celebrate were Robert Cody, well-known musician who played the organ. Bobby Kleas, another music lover who was the back up.
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Card ACS fundraiser
      The Mid-Coast Title Company Homesteaders have a fundraiser for Relay for Life which is a little different. They are cards with the poem A Pebble from Polly. The card is dedicated to the memory of Polly Kraycirik, who died recently from sarcoma cancer, a very rare cancer that attacks soft tissu...
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Longtime friends
      Longtime Fiesta Hispano Americana supporters Johnny Gonzales and Bruno Ybarbo greet each other at the fiesta event. Ybarbo was Saturday's parade marshal.
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WCYF Dates
Dairy Merit Heifer validation Sept. 29
      The Dairy Merit Heifer validation and workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Wharton County Fairgrounds, beginning at 8 a.m. All exhibitors are required to bring their heifers and pay their $15 entry fee at this time.
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BHS happenings
      Student Council Blood Drive Boling High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Homemaking Building. For more information, contact Patti Hubenak at 657-2506 or 657-2748.
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New coaches join staff at high school, cheerleaders raise funds for trip
Boling Bits
Judy Womack
      This year the Bulldog coaching staff has some talented new members. Coach Joe Hardee comes to BHS from Cuero. He is the defensive coordinator and head track coach. Joe teaches world geography and health. His wife Leslie now teaches in Damon.
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Library holds apron program
      Inspired by the book, The Apron Book - Making, wearing, and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort, by Ellyn Anne Geisel, the Wharton County Library has put together a September Display of Aprons. At 10 a.m. on Friday there will be an adult program on aprons with Marilyn Sebesta leading the ...
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Plaza groups seeks members
      The Plaza Theatre group's annual membership drive is in full swing. Money raised through memberships is important not only in providing up-front money for the productions but also for paying the electric bills and maintenance on the theater.
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