Sisters remember mom in Relay For Life walk
By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com
      The three sisters wonder what their mom would look like today. They also wonder what she would think of the changes in the world and the grandchildren, nieces and nephews she has left behind. Mary Rachunek Andel died at age 45 in 1975 from lung cancer. Daughter Karen Heintschel was 25, Brenda And...
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Cooking on the Colorado
Recipes that will warm the tummy
Leigh Pless
      These recipes delight your taste buds and warm your tummy. So get your crock-pots out and get ready for some delicious meals that are ready when you get home. Beef Taco Bean Soup 1 (2 lbs.
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Sanders has summer fun at Lions Camp
      Recently Rebekah Sanders of Wharton joined more chiIdren with physical disabilities at Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. Rebekah was able to enjoy the experiences of a special summer camp designed just for them. Children enjoyed swimming, expressing their creative talents in arts and crafts classes...
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Book Review Club starts season Oct. 8 at museum
      The Wharton Book Review Club will begin its 2007-2008 season Monday, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and refreshments in the Wharton County Historical Museum, 3615 N. Richmond Road. The Program will follow at 10 a.m. Ted Lashley will present a musical program on the piano.
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Canedo, Bailey reveal their wedding plans
      Dave and Geneva Canedo of Austin and Genie Canedo of San Antonio announce the engagement of their daughter Michele Canedo of San Antonio to Jordan Shea Bailey of San Antonio, son of Dan and Karin Bennetsen of Markham and George Aboushadid of Lubbock.
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Substitute orientation on Thursday
      Wharton ISD will hold a substitute teacher orientation at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Education Support Center, 2100 N. Fulton. The orientation is a requirement for substitutes new to the district.
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Changes are coming, holidays soon here
Wharton Chamber News
      The days seem to be getting shorter. Once in a while, the sun is not so blazing and the temperatures are not so scorching - all signs that the seasons are starting to change. Then, there's Wharton's Holiday Parade, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.
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WCJC students hold two-day blood drive
      The Wharton County Junior College Government Association will hold its "Fall is Fabulous Blood Drive" today, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Pioneer Student Center. For information, contact Patti Lawlor at 532-6441 or w...
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Last weekend great for grandkids
      The Twentieth Century District Board meeting will convene at White Cloud Baptist Church in Eagle Lake on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 at 7 a.m. Belated happy birthday wishes go out to Brian Simmon on Oct. 2.
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