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Extension Service to host New Landowner Workshop

Area Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Service offices have scheduled the 2022 New Landowner Workshop to assist residents. Workshop topics include “10 Things Your Game Warden Wants You to Know,” advice from county trappers, how to work with a wildlife biologist and an expert panel Q&A time.
Sisters Vivien Martin and Lauren Martin, on front row, and Allison Martin and Katelyn Martin, back row, all placed at the District 7 4-H Roundup with their Educational Presentations, which demonstrate knowledge and skills in various project areas. COURTESY PHOTO

Sisters Vivien Martin and Lauren Martin, on front row, and Allison Martin and Katelyn Martin, back row, all placed at the District 7 4-H Roundup with their Educational Presentations, which demonstrate knowledge and skills in various project areas. COURTESY PHOTO

Sisters compete in 4-H District Roundup

Several Martin sisters – the daughters of Lee and Tammy Carroll Martin of Kempner – participated April 29 in the District 7 4-H Roundup and brought home ribbons from the competition. Allison Martin placed fifth in the senior division Educational Presentation in Agriculture Resources.

Community Blood Drive scheduled for May 24

The American Red Cross will hold its next Community Blood Drive in Lampasas on May 24 at First Street Church of Christ, 201 W. First St. Donation hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate are asked to call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767), or visit RedCrossBlood.org and...
These 4-H members participated recently in the District 7 Fashion Show. Front row, from left, are Emerie Greenberg, Eve Walters, Vivien Martin, Lauren Martin and Rylee McKittrick; back row are Katelyn Martin, David Carr, Allison Martin and Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent Karen DeZarn. COURTESY PHOTO

These 4-H members participated recently in the District 7 Fashion Show. Front row, from left, are Emerie Greenberg, Eve Walters, Vivien Martin, Lauren Martin and Rylee McKittrick; back row are Katelyn Martin, David Carr, Allison Martin and Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent Karen DeZarn. COURTESY PHOTO

District Fashion Show participants bring home several ribbons

Lampasas County 4-H members participated recently in District 7 fashion competitions. Allison Martin earned second place in Everyday Living Construction, first place in Bracelet, and first place in Natural Fiber Cotton, which qualifies her to advance to the State Roundup.

Dispatch receives South Texas Press awards

The Dispatch Record’s Guide to Lampasas 2021- 2022 magazine earned second place in the South Texas Press Association’s recent Better Newspaper Contest. The Dispatch Record competes in the semiweekly division.

CLASS REUNION

CLASS OF 2002 The Lampasas High School Class of 2002 will celebrate its 20-year reunion July 9 during the Spring Ho festival. Classmates should contact Ross Oliver at 512-556-7819 for more information about the event.
Honored for their participation in the annual Rabies Awareness & Prevention Poster Contest were these Kline Whitis Elementary students: from left, Greyson Moore, Parker Mosebar, Kylee Davis, Ava Latham, Jeb Patterson, Sadie Walker and Hallie Watson. Pictured with them are Principal Leanne Bobo, back row at left, Animal Control Officer Kasey Schwartzer and Animal Control Officer Joseph Schwartzer. COURTESY PHOTO

Honored for their participation in the annual Rabies Awareness & Prevention Poster Contest were these Kline Whitis Elementary students: from left, Greyson Moore, Parker Mosebar, Kylee Davis, Ava Latham, Jeb Patterson, Sadie Walker and Hallie Watson. Pictured with them are Principal Leanne Bobo, back row at left, Animal Control Officer Kasey Schwartzer and Animal Control Officer Joseph Schwartzer. COURTESY PHOTO

Kline Whitis students place in state rabies poster contest

The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced its winners in the annual Rabies Awareness & Prevention Poster Contest.

Lamar Medals to be presented

Saratoga Lodge #546 will present the Lamar Excellence Awards to its student and educator recipients at a ceremony Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge.

CEMETERY MEETINGS

HILLSDALE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the Hillsdale Cemetery Association will be held May 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the cemetery. The address is 278 Hillsdale Rd. in Coryell County. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.