4-H youngsters, adults glean experience at show
      On April 6 Wharton County 4-H members participated in the annual showmanship contest/ clinic in preparation for the approaching 2008 Wharton County Youth Fair. Youth are able to show beef, sheep, goats, and swine. This year the Bucket Calf category was added for the youth who are 5 to 8 years old...
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Recipes to help families stretch their dollars and taste good, too
Cooking on the Colorado Leigh Pless
      You know it is getting bad when you have to decide what you need worse, gas to get to work or groceries. Are we going to have to break out the floorboards of our cars and start pedaling with our feet like Fred Flintstone? Today's budget friendly recipes are easy on the wallet but they don't scrim...
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Organizations expand services in Wharton
Wharton Chamber News
      We are fortunate to have two organizations committed to a bigger presence in Wharton. The Crisis Center has gone from a single room in the Shannon Building to a suite in the General Services, 116 E. Burleson St., the metal building two doors away from the old county jail.
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Somers, Hebert reveal their wedding plans
      Barbara Somers of Iago announces the engagement of her daughter Amanda Lee Somers of Richmond to Joshua Frank Hebert of Alexandria, La., son of Frank and Faye Hebert of Le Compte, La. Amanda is the daughter of the late Jimmy Somers, formerly of Iago.
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Hoffmann and Cooper feted at couples shower
      Erica Hoffmann, bride-elect of Ryan Cooper on May 24, was honored at a couples shower with a luau theme at Muldoon's in El Campo. There were 14 couples which hosted the shower.
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New music club forms in Wharton County
      The newly formed Wharton County Music Club, affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs, held its first Gold Cup Junior Festival at Wharton County Junior College March 14 and 15. Participating teachers were Debra Lemson and Vickey Brooks.
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Hoffmann, Cooper tell their wedding date
      Paul and Sherry 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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Tiny Tiger Tales Kids in the news at Wharton's Sivells Elementary School
Student gets to serve as principal
ROY GROSSER
      I earned Principal of the Day because I got more than 200 accelerated reading points. First, I did the announcements in the morning and led the pledge over the intercom. I gave the birthday girl her ribbon for the day.
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GCMC volunteers hold book fair this Thursday
Egypt- Glen Flora Carol Russ
      The Purple Heart Volunteers at GCMC will sponsor a Books R Fun Book Fair from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday and from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday in classrooms A and B. The public is invited.
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Hopper Highlights News from Minnie Mae Hopper Elementary School
Buckin' stock part of Hopper rodeo
      Minnie Mae Hopper's 14th annual Kindergarten Stick Horse Rodeo was held April 4. It was a culminating activity for the work units of Wharton, patriotism, Texas history, and western culture, including cowboy life and lore.
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SP reunion held May 3 in Mentz, sign up by April 18
      The 22nd Southern Pacific Railroad Reunion for retirees and former employees will be held Saturday, May 3, in Mentz at the St. Roch's dining hall off Interstate 10 exit No. 699 near Columbus. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
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WCYF Family Fun Night events
      Any youth 4 to 10-years-old weighing no more than 50 lbs. who would like to participate in the mutton bustin' at the Wharton County Youth Fair may pick up an entry form at the Wharton Feed & Supply, fair office or at the WCYF website at whartoncountyyouthfair. org.
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