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Lifestyles October 9th, 2007
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LHS band lauded for performance
      The 120-member Lampasas High School Badger Band participated in the Esprit de Corps Marching Festival in Burnet on Sept. 29. This year's show is "A Celtic Legend -- the Music of Riverdance." The Badger Band placed second in the 4A division and earned Best Team Spirit Award.
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Wheeler-Null
Couple exchange wedding vows at Canyon
      Natalie Wheeler and Keith Null, both of Canyon, exchanged wedding vows in a June 16, 2007, evening ceremony at Ranch House Weddings in Canyon. Minister Stuart Smith of Turkey Church of Christ officiated the double-ring ceremony.
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Dec. 1 wedding date is chosen
      John and Chris Bowen of Lampasas announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Dawn, to Dustin Don Chappell, son of John and Donna Chappell of Kempner. The couple plan a Dec. 1, 2007, ceremony at Georgetown. Miss Bowen is a graduate of Lampasas High School and Texas A&M University with a b...
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City initiates Christmas card program, contest
      The city of Lampasas' new Christmas program, Lampasas Santa Village and Trail of Lights, was created to provide a Christmas setting for the community and to attract visitors during the holiday season.
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Park movie scheduled
      The city of Lampasas Parks and Recreation Department's next movie in the park is "The Transformers," showing Nov. 3 at 6:15 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park. Admission is free. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available.
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Club's Yule bazaar set
      A Town and Country Christmas Bazaar is set Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. Admission is $1 per person and free for those under 5. Proceeds go toward Town and Country Study Club scholarships and local service projects.
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Citywide sale slated
      Courtyard Square Association's fall citywide garage sale will be Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food and entertainment will be available.
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Game Wardens' Night on tap
      Adamsville Community Center's annual Game Wardens' Night is set Thursday. Local game wardens will present a program on game and fish laws. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a Mexican food dish or dessert.
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Angelo State to offer new graduate program
      Angelo State University, now a part of the Texas Tech University System, is offering a master of education in guidance and counseling for those interested in a career as a public school counselor. Information sessions on the new program are set from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Texas Tech at Highland L...
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FB sending three youths to District 8 contests
      Three Lampasas students will participate in the Texas Farm Bureau District 8 youth contests in Temple on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Temple Activity Center, next door to the Mayborn Center. Sara Jackson, daughter of Randall and Diana Jackson, will represent the county in the District Miss Farm B...
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History Fair open to students
      The Heart of Texas Regional History Fair, in association with National History Day and Texas History Day, is a way for students to study history and learn about issues, ideas, people and events. The fair will take place Feb. 7- 8, 2008, on the Baylor University campus in Waco.
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It's a boy!
      Austin are the parents of a son, Logan Marshall, born June 28, 2007, at 4:16 p.m. at Seton Medical Center in Austin. Upon arrival, Logan weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches in length. He joins a brother, Wesley Merit, 3.
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In the Service
Stevens
      Navy Seaman Apprentice Joseph E. Stevens of Kempner recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Stevens completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first ai...
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"Cooking with Betty"
Treats for a Halloween party
Betty Jacobs
      This Halloween party fare is suited for the young and grown-ups alike. To help make it a memorable occasion, we offer Barbecued Frankfurters, Witches Brew and delicious Devil Delight Cake. Enjoy!
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Multi-Service Center
901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas 556-3858 · 556-2550
      8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Public transportation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
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Burnet Democrats to gather
      Democrats from Burnet County and surrounding areas will gather Thursday in Granite Shoals for dinner and a visit with Woodie Jones, justice of the Third Court of Criminal Appeals. Jones will comment on the Texas court system and give a review of the constitutional amendments to be on the November...
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AA meetings
      Alcoholics Anonymous is offered free for residents in the Lampasas and Kempner areas 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Information is available by phoning 556-5656.
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Historical event
      At a crossroads in western Lampasas County, this church was once a landmark for the community of McCreaville. One of the community's most prominent and colorful citizens was Julia McCrea.
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KidFest events on tap Oct. 18
      The 19th annual KidFest Health & Safety Fair, sponsored by Metroplex Health System is Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m. on the Central Texas College campus and will offer more than $200 worth of free health screenings, including vision and hearing checks, height and weight, scoliosis screening and lung functi...
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Advocacy center offers training
      Children's Advocacy Center is hosting training on primary prevention of sexual violence on Oct. 18. "Sexual Violence Prevention: Beginning the Dialogue," is an introduction to primary prevention and public policies for communities.
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Field trip
      Aquaculture students at Lampasas High School, including Katie Elder, Jordan Cantrell and Sara Jackson, traveled to Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery to collect donated channel catfish fingerlings for research and production in the classroom.
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