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October 30, 2009 / Lifestyles

Colorado River CattleWomen

Above: Several members of Colorado River CattleWomen attended a recent convention in Wichita Falls where they hosted a reception for Tina Loeffler, incoming state president. Pictured are, from left, Nina Herreen, Mrs. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 2-6

Monday, Nov. 2 BREAKFAST: French toast, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Fish portion, macaroni & cheese, spinach, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 3 BREAKFAST: Scrambled egg, biscuit/jelly, fruit juice and milk. More...

Cemetery board slated to meet

The executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association will meet Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. at the conference room at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. More...

Angel Food to accept orders

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will be accepting orders for November on the following schedule: Order dates: Sunday and Nov. 8 (the final day to order) from 1-3 p.m., and Wednesday from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. More...

36 Club hears Vision Lampasas! presentation

Maryann Severn, a 36 Club member, gave an in-depth program on Vision Lampasas! for the GFWC/ TFWC 36 Club on Oct. 8 at the Hancock Springs Hostess House. More...

Adopt a Pet

Bandit is a friendly, 5-monthold male border collie-mix who is full of energy. He has a shorthaired white coat with black markings and black patches over each eye. Bandit is always ready to go for a walk or run and to play. More...

Ombudsmen sought to assist nursing home patients

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas Ombudsman Program is seeking caring individuals to advocate on behalf of the nursing facility residents who live in Lampasas. More...

Museum continues to seek vets' information

Keystone Square Museum is continuing its quest for information on Lampasas County veterans to add to its existing files. A veterans' center has been established at the museum to honor former and current service members. More...

Not horsing around

Lampasas High School ag mechanics students Clint Branham, left, and Zac Dibble measure and square up one of two horseshoe coffee tables being constructed by the FFA program. More...

4-H Llama Club orientation slated

Central Texas 4-H Llama Club will hold an orientation on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. for any interested youth in grades three through high school. Phone Petra Richards at (254) 291-6206 for more information or directions. More...

Dream wedding possible with proper planning

There are a few things where weddings are concerned that cannot be predicted or controlled. What Mother Nature will do on the day is one of them. More...

Welcome on tap for hunters

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Hunters' Welcome on Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the HEB parking lot. There will be free goody bags. More...

Pierians hear Boys & Girls Club program

The GFWC/TFWC Pierian Club met recently at the home of Johnnie Ewing. Co-hostesses were Bennie Bulloch and Nina Lee Rasmussen. A program on the Boys and Girls Club was presented by board member J.W. Hutcherson and unit director Michael Blount. More...

Births

Son for Brewers Marshal and Haylee Brewer of Spring Branch are the parents of a son, Brayden Lee, born Sept. 22, 2009, at 10:16 a.m. at San Antonio. At birth, Brayden weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches in length. More...

LMS plans vets' salute

Lampasas Middle School, 902 S. Broad St., invites service members and their families to lunch on Nov. 10 at noon at the school cafeteria for a free turkey and dressing meal followed by a Veterans Day program at 1 p.m. at Bozarth-Fowler Gym. More...

Halloween fun

Lampasas Nursing & Rehab Center, 611 N. Broad St., invites children and their parents to join the residents for trick or treating today from 5-7 p.m. More...

Band performs at area contest

After coming out on top during regional competition, the Lampasas Badger band advanced to the UIL Area D Marching Contest on Saturday. Lampasas finished 16th out of 20 bands in the preliminary round and missed advancing to the finals. More...

Metroplex receives reaccreditation

Metroplex Hospital in Killeen has received renewal of accreditation from the Joint Commission, the accreditation organization for healthcare quality measurements in the U.S. More...

Special delivery

Spring Oaks activity director Candice Blair, center, delivered stuffed animals collected by residents to the local Child Protective Services office during Make a Difference Day. Tobi McGee, left, and Melanie Hayes represent CPS. More...

Browning club travels to Killeen nursery

On a recent field trip, Browning Community Garden Club members gathered at Oma's Nursery in Killeen. Julie Baker and Mollie Bersch were welcomed as new members. A brief meeting opened with "Brightening Our World," by Dorothy Stevens. Mrs. More...

Walkers raise over $450 for breast cancer

Lampasas High School FFA's service project, Walk for the Cure," was held at the middle school track to raise awareness for breast cancer and support the Susan B. Komen Foundation. More...

College honors

Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University of Stephenville held spring commencement exercises in August. From Lampasas, Zachary Brock received a master's degree in business administration. More...

Ag industry group lauds Floerke

Benton Floerke of Lampasas, owner of Agro-Tech Services Inc., was recognized for outstanding service as a Certified Crop Adviser to Texas Agriculture by the Texas Ag Industries Association. More...

Christmas bazaar set by club

Town & Country Study Club is taking booth reservations for its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lampasas County Courthouse. More...

ABWA to hold Nov. 12 meeting at Killeen venue

Heart of Texas Chapter American Business Women's Association will host the Nov. 12 meeting of the Central Texas Area Council American Business Women's Association at the Shilo Inn in Killeen. More...

Fort Hood's bazaar planned

The Fort Hood Officers Wives' Club will host its 28th annual Holiday Bazaar Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door. More...

October 30, 2009 / Lifestyles

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