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February 20, 2009 / Lifestyles

Force of Habbit

Pastor's determination helps open Lampasas church's doors

By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer

Agnes Habbit followed her father into the ministry full time -- after she finished a 30-year career with the Internal Revenue Service. And she was the only one of 12 children to do so. More...

Addresses sought for classmates

The Lampasas High School Class of 1959 is planning its 50- year celebration this year to include participating in the Spring Ho Grand Parade and gathering at the Hancock Springs Hostess House. More...

Red Hatters to take mystery trip

The Glitzy Glamour Girls of Adamsville Red Hat Society will have a luncheon hoot on Tuesday. They plan an out-of-town mystery trip. Make reservations and learn the destination by phoning Polly Littrell at 556-4695. More...

Raffle tickets on sale; funds benefit museum

Each year items are donated by local needle artisans and quilters for the Lampasas Needle Art and Quilt Show raffle. This year, three hand-crafted works of art have been donated to raffle for the benefit Keystone Square Museum. More...

Reform Jews plan to gather

Several families in Bell County are organizing a Reform Jewish congregation along the U.S. Highway 190 corridor from Temple to Lampasas. The first service is Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. More...

Waco libraries, genealogy group to present workshop

Pursuing one's family history can be a labor of love that has its just reward. More...

Special presentation

Pat Clepper presented a demonstration on flower arranging at a recent meeting of the Rumley Extension Education Club. Members gather monthly for programs covering a variety of topics. More...

Off to contest

Students headed to the University Interscholastic League Region VII Music Contest at Temple High School Saturday include (top left photo) front row from left, Jessica Gibbons, Bailey Hyatt, Jessica Hilla, Cheyenne Lathrop, Emily Olivas, Stefanie More...

Valentine's royalty

Joe and Rita Valdez were selected as Valentine's king and queen during Lampasas Senior Center's party. They received holiday treats. More...

Local citizens' group schedules Monday meeting

A group of concerned citizens invites the public to a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Holiday House to discuss issues pertinent in the Lampasas Independent School District and the May school board election. More...

Retired teachers' meeting slated at middle school

Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association will gather for its next meeting on March 3 at the Lampasas Middle School cafeteria in observance of Public School Week. The group will gather at 10:30 a.m., and lunch will be served. More...

50th anniversary to be observed

Jack and Nora Patterson of Briggs will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 27, 2009, at Briggs Baptist Church where they were married on Feb. 28, 1959. The couple will repeat their wedding vows at 3 p.m. before the Rev. More...

Carter BloodCare slates drive

Rollins Brook Community Hospital will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare on Thursday from 1-6 p.m. on the Carter BloodCare bus at the Jim Hoffpauir automobile dealership, 802 N. Key Ave. More...

Rumley Extension group to meet

Rumley Extension Education Club will meet March 5 at 9 a.m. at the home of Faye Mullins. The program will be "Add a little spice and herbs to your life," presented by Marilyn May, Lampasas County Extension agent. More...

Birthday celebration

Family and friends from all over the state helped John R. Brandon II celebrate his 80th birthday on Feb. 3. A lifetime resident of Lampasas, Brandon resides at The Village at Hancock Park. More...

Cemetery group slated to meet at City Hall

Oak Hill Cemetery Association's Executive Board will meet Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. at the conference room in City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. More...

Lake Victor sets annual meeting

The fifth annual Lake Victor Community Center meeting is Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the community center. A potluck supper will be served, followed by a short meeting and game night. More...

School Menu

Week of Feb. 23-27

Monday, Feb. 23 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets/ gravy, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Feb. More...

In the Service

Minor Army National Guard Pvt. Kevin E. Minor has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. More...

Democrats to look at education

Highland Lakes Democratic Women will examine the issues facing the country during President Barack Obama's next four years at the Thursday meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Francesco Italian Restaurant in Marble Falls. More...

All that jazz

The Lampasas High School Jazz Band performed at the Hill Country Jazz Festival at Texas State University in San Marcos on Feb. 7. Judges selected a few bands -- including Lampasas -- from the 23 participants to receive Outstanding Band Awards. More...

Historical speaker to make presentation to DRT

The Oran Milo Roberts Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, will meet March 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the historic Hostess House. More...

Tax Aide set each Tuesday

The AARP is offering its annual Tax Aide program at the Lampasas Senior Center each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 15. More...