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Lifestyles December 4th, 2007
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Back in the saddle
Mustang shines as trainer recovers from riding accident
By DAVID LOWE Staff Writer
      Area resident Dave Schaffner couldn't travel to Fort Worth to show off his mustang Larry in the Extreme Mustang Makeover. By the time Larry finished his performance, though, the audience could see clearly the effects of Schaffner's time spent training the mustang.
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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, Dec.
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Cell phones recycled for charity
      Lampasas Recycling is working to raise funds for Lampasas Mission and St. Mary's Catholic Church food banks, Lampasas Fire Department Toys for Tots program and Lampasas Child Welfare Board. Residents are encouraged to donate old cell phones to be recycled, with 100 percent of the proceeds to bene...
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Foundation offers grants, stipends
      The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation will give grants to public school teachers in Texas for the 2008-09 school year. Teachers must download applications from the TRTF website at www.trtf.org. Completed applications should be sent to abaker@trtf.org or to 313 E. 12th St., Suite 250, Austin,TX 78...
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Master naturalists offer special course
      An opportunity to learn about native plants and animals of this area will be available this spring through the Highland Lakes Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. The mission of the TMN program is increasing a person's knowledge of natural history, and then applying that knowledge through volunte...
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School Creek Baptist Church sets gospel concert, potluck supper
      The Cross Country Band will be in concert Sunday at 5 p.m. at School Creek Baptist Church, 13 miles northeast of Lampasas on CR 3420 between Rumley and Izoro.
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Cantata to perform Sunday
      The Lampasas Community Christmas Cantata is Sunday at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. The annual event features the cantata choir, a group of singers from churches in Lampasas, Kempner, Copperas Cove and other areas.
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FFA'ers have good results at contest
      Lampasas and Lometa FFA students participated in the recent Area 7 Leadership Development Event held recently in Seguin. In tough competition, the Lampasas High School Public Relations Team placed fifth, earning a banner. Team members include Kelsi Ray, Sara Jackson, Jordan Cantrell and Jessica S...
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LHS plans junior class ring ceremony for Dec. 12
      Lampasas High School's Junior Class Ring Ceremony is Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The ceremony will honor all junior students. Family members are invited. Each student will be presented their ring and/or pin. A reception will immediately follow.
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CTC to hold registration
      Central Texas College (CTC) registration is under way for the spring 2008 semester, central campus classes which begin January 14. Online registration and academic advisement for returning students runs through Dec. 20. New students who have completed the admissions process and all required test...
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Couple plan to exchange vows
      Annie Correa and Brady Johnston, both of Salado, will exchange wedding vows in a Dec. 15, 2007, ceremony at Salado United Methodist Church. Miss Correa is the daughter of Rolly and Beth Correa, and the granddaughter of Shirley and Braden Edwards and Don and Paula Hill.
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Bake sale set
      Keystone Square Museum will have a bake sale in conjunction with Friday's Carol of Lights events. Gingerbread houses and Christmas trees also will be on display. Tickets for the annual Christmas Tour of Homes will be sold.
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Too much TV time increases obesity risk in young children
      Children who exceed guidelines on watching too much television are more likely to be overweight and have more body fat, according to a Baylor College of Medicineled study published in the International Journal of Behavior Nutrition and Physical Activity.
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Limo ride
      A group of Lampasas Middle School students earned a special ride in a limousine after they were declared winners in a contest to sell the most A+ discount cards, which offer savings and coupons from local businesses.
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Film crew searching to fill role
      Francine Maisler Casting is conducting a statewide casting search for spirited, interesting, rural boys, ages 10 to 14, to be considered for leading roles in an upcoming major Hollywood family movie to be filmed in Texas. There will be an open casting call Saturday at the Llano Community Center, ...
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Donations to community projects
      Members of the Spring Ho Committee, Janna Hammett, left, and Alecia Collins, presented two checks to Micky Tower, interim director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Lampasas. A $3,000 check will help fund improvements to the fountain at W.M.
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Show time approaches
      Lampasas County FFA and 4-H members met recently to enter the district FFA Swine Show and all major livestock shows for 2008.
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Winter gardening?
Follow these do's and don'ts
      With the holiday season approaching, many trade time in the garden for time preparing for upcoming festivities in the kitchen and at the shopping center. Even as efforts move indoors, there are a few do's and don'ts to consider for landscapes.
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