Library Foundation benefit exceeds group's expectations
Proceeds go toward expansion project to upgrade facilities
      Members of the Library Foundation of Lampasas, Texas reported they were exhausted as well as elated after the recent BBQ for Books fund-raiser to benefit the Lampasas Public Library building project. The event was termed a huge success, with 38 volunteers serving meals and delivering food to area ...
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      A number of volunteers formed an efficient serving line at last week's BBQ for Books event at the Lampasas Public Library. Pictured counterclockwise, from right, are Kathleen Hughes, Wanda Lesley, Sue Lilley, Virginia Young and, left foreground, June Davis.
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Artist's work to support Houston Dance Company
      Growing up in the Houston Heights, A.A. "Pablo" Solomon hoped that some day he would be a famous artist. After many adventures and many decades, his dreams have come true. Now his work is collected throughout the United States and Europe, and he has been recognized in books, newspapers and magazi...
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Registration open at Tarleton
      Registration is open for Tarleton State University-Central Texas' summer and fall 2008 terms. Summer classes begin June 9; fall classes commence Aug. 25. To view course schedules, see www.Tarleton.edu/CentralTexas.
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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.
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Co-workers, patrons honor retiring Kempner postmaster
      Longtime Kempner postmaster Penne Reagey recently was honored with a going-away party and an awards presentation. Ms. Reagey retired after heading the Kempner post office for the past 15 years. Previous to that, she served as a postmaster in Massachusetts for a number of years.
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Cemetery associations to meet
      The executive Board of the Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet Friday at 4 p.m. in the conference room in City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. * The Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. May 2 at the Lake Victor Community Center.
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Tutorials offered
      TAKS tutorials for math and science are offered each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the beta lab at Lampasas High School. Parents must provide transportation. TAKS test dates are April 29, May 1 and May 2.
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90th birthday party set
      Friends, former students, relatives and acquaintances are invited to help celebrate Catherine Koerth's 90th birthday from 2-4 p.m. on May 3 at First Baptist Church of Evant. The family requested no gifts, please. Those unable to share in the celebration may send a card to Mrs. Catherine Koerth, ...
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Genealogical society to celebrate anniversary
      Central Texas Genealogical Society will meet April 28 at the Waco-McLennan County Library, 1717 Austin Ave. in Waco. Topic is "DNA with Max." The public is invited. CTGS supports residents of Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone, McLennan and Milam counties in their ancestral and histori...
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Blood drive to be held
      The American Red Cross will hold its third community blood drive of the year May 5 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 80. Donors must be in good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years of age. For information, contact Wanda Meyers, drive coordinator, at 556- 3338.
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Citywide garage sale slated
      Courtyard Square Association's first Citywide Garage Sale of the year will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Courtyard Square. More than 70 booths are available. Cost is $30 per space and $35 for food booths. Funds raised will be used for improvements in the historic downtown area.
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LHS cheerleaders offer parties as special fund-raising event
      Incoming Lampasas High School freshman cheerleaders are offering cheerleading birthday parties on Saturdays through May 22. Three freshmen cheerleaders will teach one cheer and one chant, and the birthday girl will receive a T-shirt and pompons.
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Special project
      Lampasa High School ag mechanics student Samantha Sparger built this stand in class for her father's use while he is deployed to Iraq. It is used to store service gear after returning from patrol-combat operations.
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