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III Corps and Fort Hood held its annual Good Neighbor Dinner to honor its most recent recipients, and a Lampasas couple were among the honorees. Bill and Anna Crawford, who have donated much of their time and resources to benefit the Lampasas community, were recognized by the Army post's echelon as "Good Neighbors. More ... The Continuing Education Department of Central Texas College (CTC) continues enrollment for January classes. Non-credit courses are offered in a variety of areas including arts and crafts, business, computers and classes for lifelong learners. More ... Lampasas Art Club members met at the Lampasas Art Gallery for the December meeting, which included a luncheon and Christmas gift exchange. End-of-the-year reports were given by committee chairmen. Members continue to display paintings in several city banks and expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to share their art with the public. More ... Monday, Jan. 12 BREAKFAST: French toast/ maple syrup, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Steak fingers, whipped potatoes, broccoli, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 13 BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza, blueberry muffin, fruit or juice and milk. More ... Metroplex Mobile Wellness Unit will be on the go in 2009 to offer students free immunizations. "This is a great opportunity for the Wellness Department to help those parents needing to get their children's shots," said Lindsey Peplinski, Metroplex wellness coordinator. "All you have to do is bring the child's shot records. More ... Degrees were awarded in 2008 fall commencement exercises at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi. From Lampasas, Krista Demar Harris earned a master of science degree from the College of Education. More ... The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas will hold its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at My Girls on Courtyard Square. After eating lunch, discussion will be centered on the agenda for the year, the upcoming presidential inauguration and DWAL goals for the year. More ... Highland Lakes Gem & Mineral Society will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Marble Falls, Broadway and U.S. Highway 281. Enter through the lower hall. For information, phone Robert Poteet at (325) 379-1227. More ... When the weather outside is frightful, it can take a heavy toll on elderly members of the community, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "It's essential for elders to prepare for the winter season," said Dr. Robert Roush of the Huffington Center on Aging at BCM. More ... Classics at the Classic met Saturday at Storm's Drive-In with spring-like conditions bringing folks out. More ... The Texas Historical Commission will sponsor a symposium, "Preservation and the Balanced Community," on Jan. 14-15 at Texas State University in San Marcos. Sessions will feature experts on architecture, downtown and economic development. More ... Winston is a friendly, 6- month-old male terrier-mix. He has a brown scruffy coat and a white face. Although Winston loves people, he also gets along with other dogs and cats. He is always ready for a romp in the yard or to just sit with you. He is waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. More ... The first American Red Cross blood drive of the year was held during the first cold snap of 2009, but Lampasans turned out to help. Wanda Meyers, blood drive coordinator, said she appreciates the efforts the 51 donors made to give blood. More ... Ticket sales will soon begin for the 2009 Lampasas Library Foundation's Books & Boots fundraiser set Feb. 19 at Grace Fellowship Church. Guest speaker will be retired Gen. James Cross, pilot of former President Lyndon B. More ... The Lampasas Economic Development Corp. will offer a retail trade study, "Are you maximizing your sales potential?" to help local businesses find new sales avenues. The event is free for local merchants and is set Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas High School cafeteria. For information, contact Cherry Hargrove at 734-0899. More ... Adamsville Heritage Association, Inc. will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Jones Music Hall in Adamsville. Anyone interested in preserving the heritage of the community is invited. An agenda will be provided at the meeting. For more information, phone Betty Rials, president, at 768-3307. More ... Makayla Martin, the 12-year-old daughter of Rick and Ronda Martin, recently donated 12 inches of her hair to Locks of Love following a haircut. Locks of Love provides hairpieces for cancer sufferers. More ... Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed January 2009 as School Board Recognition Month. Districts across the state will use this opportunity to show appreciation of the vital role elected boards of education play in their local schools and communities. More ... Two sessiions The new Beth Moore 10-week Bible study, "Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman," will be on Tuesdays from Jan. 13 to March 23. The study offers an in-depth and personal examination of the story of threat and deliverance. More ... The Project Graduation Committee for the Lampasas High School Class of 2009 wil meet Monday at 6 p.m. at Hanna Springs Intermediate School Library. Senior parents are encouraged to attend to help plan the all-night, drug-free, alcohol-free party. More ... Classes on a chronic disease selfmanagement program for individuals with a chronic disease and their caregivers begins Tuesday. The program consists of 2 1/2- hour sessions each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for six weeks at the Santa Fe Clinic, Osborne Room, 600 25th St., Temple, TX 76504. More ... The new statewide "Twogether in Texas" healthy marriage initiative is offering $60 off Lampasas County couple's marriage license fee if the couple attends a free eight-hour secular healthy marriage workshop. A workshop will be held in Lampasas on Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tyson's Corner Retreat, 1135 CR 1045. More ...
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