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Jones Florist has been doing business in Lampasas for 60 years. And to celebrate the occasion, it will host an open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The business is owned and operated by a third generation of the Jones family, as Laura Harrington and her mother, Nina Lee Rasmussen, and sister Karen Cambon continue to arrange flowers for a variety of occasions. More ... Monday, Aug. 25 BREAKFAST: Waffles, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, whole kernel corn, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Aug. 26 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. More ... Classics at the Classic will meet in the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The event will be dedicated to Paul Murray, who with others helped Sharon Carrigan plan the first classics gathering at Storm's. Murray died before the first gathering was held. "Paul would be proud of our gatherings and of the car show," said Mrs. Carrigan. More ... The Central Texas College Regional Police Academy conducted graduation ceremonies for the Basic Peace Officer Course and the Extended Basic Peace Officer Course last week in the CTC Fine Arts Auditorium, bldg. 112. More ... 1946 The Lampasas High School Class of 1946 will meet Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church parish hall for its annual reunion. All classes graduating in the 1940s or earlier are invited. Visitors who would like to have lunch with the class are invited to stop by at 11:30 a.m. and bring either chicken, sandwiches, a salad or dessert. More ... Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association will meet Sept. 2 at the Lampasas Independent School District Board Room. All retired school personnel are invited to attend and join the organization. More ... The Band Parents association will hold its first meeting of the school year Monday at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas High School band hall. All interested parents are invited to join the group and learn more about upcoming activities. More ... Degrees were awarded to 106 students at UMHB's recent summer commencement exercises. Among those who earned degrees were Tanya Faubion of Lampasas, bachelor of business administration in finance/accounting, and Michelle Wilson of Kempner, bachelor of political science. More ... Mary Jane Baxter is the August Artist of the Month for the Lampasas Art Club. A longtime club member, Mrs. Baxter's multimedia paintings are on display at the front of Lampasas Art Gallery in the foyer of My Girls on East Third Street. More ... Lampasas Association of School Nutrition sent Dianne Kepler, Stacey Hensiek, Jimi Burnett, Deborah Pilgrim, Virginia Valiquette, Lois Benoist and Sandra Blake to the state conference in Corpus Christi. They attended several workshops about child nutrition in the schools and new ideas about the school breakfast and lunch programs. More ... The Lampasas High School Class of 1963 held its 45-year reunion during Spring Ho. Those on hand included, front row from left, Sue Straley Hehman, Donnis Rhoades Self, Don Pearce, Sandy Rawlings Craig and William Trussell; middle row from left, Tim Walker, Brice Eddy, Vaughn Smith, John Clark, More ... Stern Line Telegram (also known as Steamboat Gossip or grapevine, in steamboat jargon) will be presented by Hank Bloomer, retired architect and steamboat enthusiast, during the Central Texas Genealogical Society meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Waco-McLennan County Library, 1717 Austin Ave. in Waco. More ... Morris Realty is sponsoring a school supply drive for Lampasas County's needy children through Aug. 29. Drop off donated supplies at the real estate office, 1007 S. Key or deliver to Shooting Star, 405 E. Third St. For more information, phone Jamie Garrett at 556-0068. More ... Kathleen Kepler has been in the nursing field 27 years and has been the nursing director at Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas for the past six months. In her short time as director, Ms. Kepler has made significant contributions to Rollins Brook patients and staff, according to a hospital spokesman. More ... Son for Stinnetts Harvey and Jessica Stinnett of Lampasas announce the birth of their son, Tripp Edward, born Aug. 3, 2008, at 12:30 a.m. at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. Upon arrival, the young man weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches in length. More ... The Look Good...Feel Better program is a free, nationwide effort to offer women support to cope with their appearance after side effects from cancer treatments. Services, which range from group workshops to cosmetic tips and resources, are available in the Lampasas community. More ... The executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. in the City Hall conference room. The public is welcome to attend. More ... Registration for GED classes is Sept. 2 and Sept. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Phoenix Center, 508 W. Sixth St., building A. Classes begin Sept. 9 and are 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday during the school year. For more information, contact Mary Ann Shifflett at 556-6638. Leave a message. More ... The first day of the 2008-09 school term is Aug. 25 for students in the Lampasas Independent School District. And, for those who need to purchase school supplies, a list for students entering prekindergarten through eighth grades is provided. More ... Tiffany LaShann Milligan and Montrell L. Hill exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 9, 2008, at the Beth Eden Baptist Church in Fort Worth. The bride is the daughter of Kenneth Milligan, formerly of Lampasas, and Willa Milligan of Burleson, and the granddaughter of Jewel Milligan and the late Sherman Milligan of Lampasas. More ... An informational meeting will be held Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at a private home in Lampasas for those interested in YoungLife, whose mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. As of May 2007, YoungLife was in more than 4,600 schools and other outreach locations around the world. More ... Vendors and exhibitors are being sought for the 14th annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 11 on Courtyard Square. The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will offer a large selection of speakers this year. Booths, at 10x10-feet are $50 per space. Food booths are $80. To participate, contact the chamber at 556-5172 or visit www.lampasaschamber.org. More ... Registration for the fall 2008 semester at Temple College will continue through Tuesday. Students may register at the main campus in Temple or at the Cameron Education Center or Taylor Center during regular office hours. Classes begin Wednesday. Late registration is Wednesday through Aug. 29 with a late fee. More ... A women's weekly Bible study using Beth Moore's "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place," is set Sept. 9-Nov. 18. The study contains all new video footage and new graphics. Discover the parallels of the Tabernacle's building and one's life as a chosen vessel of God. More ... Lake Victor Baptist Church will hold old-time gospel singing from the Heavenly Highways songbook on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Brother Barry and Angie Drake will lead the service, followed by food and fellowship. The church is halfway between Burnet and Lampasas, three miles off U.S. Highway 281 on FM 2340. More ... Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple will host its annual Fall Festival/Jamaica on Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the church, 707 South 6th St. Festivities include food vendors, children's games, a country store, bingo, Mexican dancers, mariachis, a train ride, car show, live auction and raffle. More ... Branded Heart will play at the next country and western singles dance set Aug. 31 from 6-10 p.m. at Bo's Barn in Salado. Sponsored by the Temple chapter of the Texas Association of Single Adults, those ages 21 and older are welcome. More ... Six new Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers were sworn in by 33rd and 424th Judicial District Associate Judge Robert Hofmann and are ready to begin their work aiding children. CASA of the Highland Lakes Area covers Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties. More ...
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