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M embers of Lampasas Chapter #295 Order of the Eastern Star recently celebrated the chapter's 103rd birthday. Past Matron Glynda Carpenter researched and prepared the following history of the chapter. ** The Order of the Eastern Star would not exist had it not been for the Masonic institution. More ... Today's Girl Youth Organization will perform a community service activity benefitting Lampasas Mission by collecting non-perishable food items at the Lampasas Today's Girl competition on Nov. 22 at Grace Fellowship Church. More ... An account has been established at First Texas Bank in Lampasas for Michael Summerville, the 22- month-old son of Bill and Sabine Summerville of Bulverde, and the grandson of Jimmy and Dorothy Summerville of Lampasas and Marlice Patterson of Kempner. More ... November preschool storytimes are this Wednesday and Nov. 19. This Wednesday, the library will celebrate International Drum Month with a "rattle, boom, ding!" storytime. The Nov. 19 celebration will focus on Good Nutrition Month with a nutritious and delicious storytime. Both storytimes begin at 10 a.m. More ... The Wienecke and Tongish-Wilson families, representing both Lometa and Lampasas FFA chapters, fill out paperwork and validation materials for sheep and goats as part of the recent sheep, goat, rabbit, poultry and heifer entry process. More ... Lampasas Junior FFA member Morris Wilkins assists in validating his show lambs for the upcoming county show and majors in 2009. More ... Metroplex Hospital in Killeen will hold flu shot clinics for those ages 18 and older on Monday from 7:30-10 a.m. and Nov. 17 from 3-6 p.m. in conference room 4. Shots are $22 per adult. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccine reduces the average person's chances of catching the flu by up to 80 percent. More ... The 60th class reunion was celebrated by members of the Lampasas High School Class of 1948 on Oct. 18 at the Hancock Springs Hostess House. Of the 90 graduates, 25 were in attendance with 20 spouses and one former teacher, Mrs. J.M. Crumley. More ... Tarleton State University- Central Texas will provide a "onestop shop" at Central Texas College on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 for new students who wish to apply for admission and enroll in Tarleton's spring 2009 classes. More ... The Lampasas High School Class of 1968 will meet in observance of its 40th anniversary on Saturday. An earlier event was held during Spring Ho. The celebration will be at the Hancock Springs Hostess House on the lower floor from 6-9 p.m. More ... It's no ordinary youth sports league. Grace Fellowship Church's Upward sports program offers competitive play that develops the skill levels of all players. Upward basketball, one of three sports offered through Grace Fellowship's recreation ministry, begins its fourth year with evaluations for players five years old through second grade scheduled for today from 4-6 p.m. More ... 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. More ... The next GED test at Gatesville High School will be given Nov. 11-12. Those wishing to take the test must complete registration on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. in room 22 at the high school campus. Bring a current state or federal photo identification (such as Texas driver's license), a Social Security card and the $65 test fee. More ... Blayze Bierschwale, an eighth-grade Lampasas Junior FFA member, collected the goods recently at the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Waco. More ... Preservation Lampasas will hold an art exhibit and auction on Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church's Wesley Fellowship Hall. The exhibit is at 5:30 p.m., and the auction is at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit Lampasas Colored School restoration. For information, visit www.preservationlampasas. org or phone Kay Stoldt at 734-5340. More ...
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