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Democratic Women select new officers
      The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas recently selected members to leading positions in the organization. At its last called meeting, the steering committee for the new year was appointed. Replacing founder and longtime president Betty Lindsey is Jennifer Scribner.
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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, Feb.
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Couple exchange vows
      Louise Hale of Lampasas and Gary Poole of West Tawakoni exchanged wedding vows in an Aug. 28, 2007, morning ceremony at the Hillsboro Courthouse. The justice of the peace officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Mary Hale of Lampasas. She is the granddaughter of...
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College honors
      Texas A&M Diplomas were awarded to 3,467 Texas A&M University graduates during mid-term commencement ceremonies for the 2007-08 academic year. From Lampasas, Richard Heiges was presented a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.
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Donation to KVFD
      Dewey Owen, Kempner Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief, receives a certificate of appreciation and a $1,000 check from Pedernales Electric Cooperative representative Regina Sheridan.
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District clerk attends educational conference
      Terri Cox, Lampasas County district clerk, joined over 400 county and district clerks for the 36th annual County and District Clerks' Continuing Education Seminar at the Hilton College Station Hotel and Conference Center Jan. 14-17 at College Station.
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Auction BBQ slated in Kempner
      Kempner Volunteer Fire Department's annual barbecue and auction is March 1. A catered dinner will be served at 4 p.m. for $6 for adults and $3 for kids under 13. Desserts will be available. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. For information or to donate auction items, phone 932-3993 or (254) 432-482...
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Square dance set for Friday
      The First Baptist Church Children's Ministry will sponsor an evening of family fun Friday at the Hostess House. A "Daddy and Daughter Square Dance" will be hosted from 6-8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $4 per person.
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"Cooking with Betty"
Family favorite recipes
Betty Jacobs
      Whether it be an after-work get-together or a family meal, these family favorites are sure to please. Enjoy Tomato Casserole, wonderful with any meat or other vegetables; Smothered Veal (or tenderized round steak); delicious Pinto Beef Casserole; and Electric Skillet Coffeecake, delicious with or ...
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Winning group
      The Lampasas High School Illusion Color Guard earned first place at its first Texas Color Guard Circuit Competition in Scholastic AA division held at Pflugerville Connally High School.
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Daughter born
      Colin and Brandi Oliva of Kansas are the parents of a daughter, Brooklynn Skye, born at 10:49 a.m., Jan. 1, 2008. At arrival, Brooklynn weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Grandparents are Cathy Smith of Lampasas and the late Bobby Jack Smith, and Ricky and Debbie Oliva of Mi...
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Local youths challenged at Fort Worth stock show
      The Fort Worth Livestock Show and Exposition proved to be a challenging but rewarding experience for Lampasas exhibitors. Michael Fisher received reserve champion in breed in the swine breeding show for his Hampshire boar and gilt.
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Quilt collection to be on exhibit during annual show
      One virtue of growing up in a family that cares about history and has deep roots in Texas is coming across things in ancestors' homes that may have been forgotten or taken for granted. The thrill of rediscovery prompted the timely exhibition of the Cox-Coker collection of antique quilts on view a...
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Minister to speak to Aglow members
      Lampasas Aglow, a Community Lighthouse of Aglow International, will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express. This month's speaker will be Falma Rufus, an ordained minister, psalmist and intercessor. Mrs. Rufus is a member of the Southwest Harvest Church in Duncanville under the leadership o...
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Trees offered to residents
      Ten free flowering trees will be given to each Texas resident who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during February 2008 as part of the nonprofit foundation's Trees for America campaign. Trees to be given include two white flowering dogwoods, two flowering crabapples, two Washington hawthor...
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Meeting set on school restoration
      Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold a public meeting regarding restoration of the historic Lampasas Colored School. The meeting is Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Lampasas City Council Chambers, 407 S. Main St., behind the Police Department.
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Edward Jones makes 'best' list
      The financial-services firm Edward Jones was ranked No. 4 on "Fortune" magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, according to Ken McDaniel, a financial adviser in Lampasas. In its ninth appearance on the annual list, Edward Jones also ranked No. 2 for large-sized companies.
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Garden show set in Burnet
      The 10th annual Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show, sponsored by Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association and Texas AgriLife Extension Service, is March 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burnet Community Center, 401 Jackson St.
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Needle art show entries to be taken
      Entries for the 31st Needle Art and Quilt Show, Stitches in Time, will be accepted March 1 at Keystone Square Museum from 10 a.m. to 3 pm. Show days are March 7-8 at the Lampasas County Office Building and Keystone Square Museum. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for those under 12.
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