Spring Ho County Fair results, top recipes
      The 2008 Spring Ho County Fair was held at First Texas Bank's community room. Taking best of show in the adult division of the county fair was Barbara Carlson McClure with her quilt. Reserve best of show honors went to Carolyn Hamilton with a quilt.
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School Menu
      Monday, July 21 BREAKFAST: Breakfast taco/ salsa, orange juice and milk. LUNCH: Taco salad, pinto beans, pineapple tidbits, cornbread and milk. Tuesday, July 22 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, sliced ham, apple juice and milk.
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Aw Shucks
Kids, adults shuck corn; prizes awarded winners
      The Lampasas County Farm Bureau Corn-Shucking Contest was held for children ages 3 to 12, as well as adults. Youths earned $10, and the adult winner received a Farm Bureau bag and mug. An overall winner in each division follows.
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Youngsters cajoled across finish line
      A number of youngsters were entered in the annual Spring Ho Diaper Derby sponsored by Beta Mu Sorority. A list of winners is noted, followed by their parents' names as submitted by sponsors. 0-9 months Heat one: 1. Cale Wheeler, Haley and Shawn Wheeler. 2. Kinzlee Kepler, Kori Kepler. 3. Gage K...
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Variety of animals take part in Pet Parade
      The 2008 Spring Ho Pet Parade and Show attracted a number of entries with many costumed children and pets. The grand and reserve champions ride in the Spring Ho Grand Parade. A list of winners, provided by the sponsor, follows.
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Beauty pageant winners noted
      The 2008 Spring Ho Festival Miss Spring Ho and Little Miss were selected following opening ceremonies. Winners follow. Miss Spring Ho: Kristin Asaff, daughter of Paul and Cheryl Ann Hall-Wendele, and Kevin Asaff. She earned a $1,500 scholarship.
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Hayloft Party honors singers
      The 2008 Spring Ho Hayloft Party was held at AMVETS Post 80. Winners follow. 1. Jill Charles. 2. Lauren Mullins. 3. Cheyenne Maples.
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Spring Ho Dance Contest draws boot-scootin' crowd
      The annual Spring Ho Dance Contest was held last week at AMVETS Post 80 in Lampasas. Results follow. Two step 1. Tery and Tonya Fowler. 2. PR and Lara Cline. 3. Jack and Terri Cox. Waltz 1. Marsha and Curtis Durham. 2. Tommy and Amy Lamb. 3. Jack and Terri Cox.
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Floats, clowns, music highlight parade
      Many festive and themed floats and displays were entered in Saturday's Spring Ho Grand Parade. Judges named their top choices in each category. Sweepstakes: Briggs Community. Festivals: 1. Luling Watermelon Thump. 2. Poteet Strawberry Festival. 3. Kingsland.
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Scouts raise funds at Great Duck Race
      Boy Scout Troop 100 held its annual Great Duck Race at Sulphur Creek during Spring Ho Saturday. A list of winners follows. 1. Barbecue grill, donated by Capital Ambulance, Beth Hensley. 2. 1/2-hour facial and 1/2-hour massage, donated by Interlude Spa, Sarah Boggio.
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Shopping galore
      Buyers were out in force for the annual Spring Ho Arts and Crafts Fair at W.M. Brook Park last weekend. Shoppers could purchase anything from antiques to zebra-patterned purses. Jewelry booths dominated in the number of offerings this year.
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Adamsville group to meet
      Adamsville Heritage Association will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Betty Rials' home at 16249 East Farm-to-Market Road 581. The group will discuss beautification and historical preservation using funds raised from Adamsville centennial events.
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      The Lampasas Boys' and Girls' Club sponsored Spring Ho Kids' Day Activities. Results follow. Sack race 3-5 year-olds Heat 1: 1. Keagan Richardson. 2. Landon Mulcahy. 3. Brandon Straley. Heat 2: 1. Victoria Procter. 2. Justine Venegas. 3. Braeden Howell.
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Informational session on strokes set
      The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas will present "Preventing strokes, signs & symptoms of strokes & recovery, One man's personal journey," Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Central Texas Council of Governments office, 2180 N. Main, Belton.
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It's a girl!
      It's a girl! Floyd and Cathy Short of Lampasas announce the birth of their daughter, Marisa Jane, born June 18, 2008, at 3:32 p.m. at Metroplex Hospital in Killeen. At birth, Marisa weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches in length.
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