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Class officers
      These Lampasas High School students serve as class officers in their respective grades. They include, freshman officers (left photo) Xavier Walker, president; Kirby Kennedy, vice president; Jennifer Herron, secretary; and Jessica Gibbons, treasurer; sophomore officers (center photo) Cory Carpent...
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Class favorites
      Lampasas High School students chosen as class favorites for the 2007-08 school year include (left photo) freshmen B.J. Alexander and Shelby O'Conner; sophomores (center photo) Brandon Abbott and Andrea Dibble; and juniors Clay Bradley and Ashley Moses.
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Adamsville plans special celebration
      A picnic-style 100-year celebration will take place at Adamsville Community Center June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Adamsville Heritage Association. There will be classic cars, vintage clothing, old farm equipment, soap-making, spinning, corn shelling, musical concerts with Alicia St...
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College honors
      Angelo State University Angelo State University has released its Dean's List for the spring 2008 semester. To be eligible a student must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.25 or better grade-point average. From Lampasas, Kayla L. Brooks and John H. Herron were recognized.
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Plant society set to meet
      Highland Lakes Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet June 14 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marble Falls Library to discuss Texas' water usage, conservation initiatives and the water-planning process. LCRA water conservation coordinator Stacy Pandey will present a slide show and discussion...
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Gem, mineral group to gather
      Highland Lakes Gem & Mineral Society will meet June 14 at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marble Falls, Broadway and U.S. Highway 281. Enter through the back door in the lower hall. The program will be a show and tell of favorite rocks or gems.
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LHS makes changes to school dress code
      Lampasas High School has some changes in dress code for the 2008-09 school year. Principal Brandon Stiewig said the most noticeable changes include: • a less restrictive shirt policy • more restrictive policy on skirt/shorts length for girls
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New members
      A large group of Lampasas High School students was inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held recently at the campus. Each received a certificate and pin acknowledging their accomplishments before a room full of family members and friends.
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NHS officers
      National Honor Society officers who presided over induction ceremonies at Lampasas High School recently are flanked by sponsors Kay Richardson, left, and Cherie Leavell.
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Button Club set to meet
      Bluebonnet Button Club of Burnet will meet Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnet County Courthouse Annex, Highway 29 East. Visitors are welcome. For information, phone Barbara at (325) 246-4955 or bjhef@yahoo.com.
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School Menu
Week of June 2-6
      Monday, June 2 BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, toast, orange juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, whole kernel corn, watermelon, muffin and milk. Tuesday, June 3 BREAKFAST: Scrambled egg, biscuit/jelly, apple juice and milk. LUNCH: Chef salad, French fries, fresh apple, crackers and milk.
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Kids' College program on tap at CTC campus
      Central Texas College Continuing Education Department will offer a variety of classes this summer directed to youngsters through its College for Kids program. Registration is open for classes in science, performing arts, language, arts and crafts, life skills and other topics for students 3 years...
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Five generations
      A local family gathered recently with five generations. They include, La Chell Sass and daughter, Aaliyah; and back row from left, Michelle Wholaver, Beverly Bennett and Nell Ray.
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Driver's ed registration continuing
      Classroom instruction for the next driver education program at Lampasas High School begins June 9. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Class is limited to the first 32 paid students. Pick up registration forms outside the high school main office.
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AA information
      Alcoholics Anonymous has a hotline open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information, phone 556- 5656 or visit www.austinaa.org.
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Births
      Son for Smiths John and Somer Smith of Oakalla are the parents of a son, Quinn Kelly, born April 22, 2008, at 2:07 p.m. at St. David's Hospital in Georgetown. At birth, Quinn weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches in length.
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Class reunions
      1963 Classmates celebrating their 45-year reunion will meet July 12 on Western Street to ride a float in the Spring Ho Grand Parade. The group will then meet from 2-6 p.m. at the home of Tim Walker in Kempner. A light meal will be served, and a group picture will be taken at about 5 p.m.
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Lometa Senior Center
111 N. W. Railway St.
      • 752-3693 • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reservations for lunches must be made a day ahead and before noon. No lunch served on Fridays.
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Partners for Pets
      Lampasas Middle School chapter of Partners for Pets collected 1,210 pounds of pet food, exceeding its 1,000-pound goal recently. A banana split party went to James Best's Prime Time class for the largest contribution of pet food.
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High achievers
      Area high school students were honored by the Killeen Daily Herald at its Academic Achievers Banquet. The top four seniors were recognized. Lampasas High School students lauded include, from left, Alexi Bulloch, Heath Cofield, Michelle Benton and Taryn Brown.
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THEA test offered at Marble Falls
      Potential students planning to enter a Texas public college or university can take the THEA Quick Test on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign-in is at 8:30 a.m. Test administration will take place at the Frank Fickett Educational Center, 806 Steve Hawkins Pkwy., in Marble Falls.
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Volunteers honored
      Lampasas Nursing & Rehab celebrated National Volunteer Week recently with a luncheon. Many activities and events are made possible through volunteerism.
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Senior honored
      Andrew Griffin, a 2008 Lampasas High School senior, was honored by St. Mary's Episcopal Church at a luncheon after a recent Sunday morning church service.
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Hadassah to meet in Cove
      Heart of Texas Chapter of Hadassah will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at Copperas Cove Library, 501 S. Main St. For more information, phone (254) 231-4930 or (254) 577-5199.
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Eye of the Storm
You say tomato, I say tom'ah'to
Robbis Storm
      You have to feel sorry for the Ephraimites. What! You don't remember the Ephraimites? Well -- they were involved in one of those Middle Eastern power struggles, the details of which most of us can't keep up with.
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Little Miss, Miss Spring Ho accepting applications
      The Spring Ho Committee is accepting entries for the 2008 Little Miss Spring Ho and Miss Spring Ho Beauty Pageant set July 7. Miss Spring Ho entrants must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at Lampasas or Lometa high schools.
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DWAL plans wine tasting
      The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas will host a wine-tasting event June 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pillar Bluff Vineyard off FM 1478 (Naruna Road). Head west about three miles out Naruna Road, and turn left on County Road 111.
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TWC offers tips on jobs for teens
      Jobs soon will become available for teenagers hoping to gain valuable work experience, as employers begin hiring for the busy summer months. The Texas Workforce Commission reminds employers, workers and parents to familiarize themselves with state and federal laws, as well as safety regulations t...
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