Texas Baptist Men Church Builders bring ministry here
By BURLON PARSONS bparsons@journal-spectator.com
      By Saturday travel trailers were sprouting up on the College Heights Baptist Church parking lot like giant mushrooms. Monday the sound of saws and nail guns filled the air as about 20 Texas Baptist Men Church Builders and their wives begin a ministry here.
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Sanders, Barker reveal their wedding plans
      Stephanie Sanders of Wharton and John Jones of Glen Flora announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica Ma'rel Sanders to Timothy Todd Barker of Wharton. The wedding will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at New Hope Community Church.
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60th wedding anniversary
     Otis and Grace Hilderbrand, longtime residents of Wharton, were honored by their children and grandchildren on their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. 3. The reception was held at the Masonic Lodge Building in El Campo. Family members, relatives, friends and neighbors honored them with their presence...
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Flatonia church hosts Czech day
      Sacred Heart Church in Flatonia, Texas is hosting Czech Heritage Day on Sunday. Festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. with a Czech-English Mass in Church. The Fayette County Czech Choir will sing during Mass and Rev. Stephen Nesrsta will give the homily in Czech.
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Recipes for Valentine's Day
Cooking on the
Leigh Pless
      Tomorrow is the day to romance your sweetheart. Forget about making reservations and waiting in line … I have come up with some mouth-watering recipes that your darling will love!
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Honor Roll
      Sivells Elementary School honor rolls for the third six weeks. First Grade "A" Honor Roll Jason Alexander, Matthew Antone, Ashton Barbee, Taylor Bennetson, Christain Castillo, Zachary Cheatham, Gage Chumchal, Mackenzie Davis, Moises Delgado, Kalib Franklin, Jasmine Garza, Michaela Guevara, Na...
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Free computer classes at Just Do It Now
      Just Do It Now, a local community based non-profit group announces the beginning of basic computer classes within its offices located at 235 W. Milam in downtown Wharton. Classes are scheduled on Thursdays beginning Feb. 21 through March 27.
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Habitat helpers
     Saturday, Feb. 9, members of the the Wharton Junior High School National Junior Honor Society prepared and served lunch for the volunteers working on the new Habitat for Humanity House on Sheppard St. Students involved included Branden Rachunek, Dalton Woodfin, Stephanie Grissom, Melissa Janik, Park...
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Early presidents held the nation together
Egypt- Glen Flora
Carol Russ
      Have you noticed that cupid has made his appearance at stores and houses in the area spreading a touch of love? Well, official Valentine's Day is not until tomorrow. Let us not only show love and care to family members and friends on this day, but everyday.
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