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BRIEFLY LMS program Lampasas Middle School will hold its annual Veterans Day program and lunch Nov. 11. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. at the school cafeteria, and the program will be at 1:15 p.m. at Bozarth-Fowler Gym. All veterans and their families are invited.
Church fest Christ the Rock Church will hold its Fall Fun Festival Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the church, 2514 E. Highway 190. Events are free and include face painting, games, cake walk, candy, prizes, a hay ride and more. For information, phone 512-556-5185.
Squared Silly Vision Lampasas! is holding its annual Squared Silly Saturday from 5-7:30 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square. There will be a costume contest, bounce house, photo boards, a mini-haunted house, candy stations and more. A new event this year is a haunted house for teens and adults from 8:30-11 p.m. Non-profit groups may qualify for a free vendor booth. For more information, e-mail info@visionlampasas.com.
Welcome The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce’s 13th annual Hunters Welcome is Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HEB parking lot. Barbecue lunches will be served. They include a Texassize brisket sandwich with pickles and onion, chips, a cookie and a drink of choice. Sack lunches -- at $6 each -- may be delivered for orders of three or more by contacting the chamber at 512-556-5172 by Wednesday.
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By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer One of four suspects in the January murder of 43-year-old Copperas Cove resident Curtis Lee Shed is expected to be on trial Monday in 27th District Court. A pretrial hearing for Frank James Muns, 31, is set today. Muns was arrested Jan. 27 in connection with Shed’s murder. The Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office has said Shed and two other persons traveled to County Road 3300 in Kempner, where they got into an altercation with a group of individuals shortly after midnight on Jan. 27. Gunshots were fired, and Shed was struck, along with Muns, said Sheriff David Whitis. Shed’s companions fled to Copperas Cove in a vehicle, where Shed’s body later was discovered. The suspects left the area prior to the arrival of law See MURDER, page 8A
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Salute to veterans
PHOTO BY LISA CARNLEY
Keystone Square Museum’s newest exhibit, “Duty, Honor, Country: Saluting Fort Hood and Our Veterans” is open for viewing. A number of military- and war-related artifacts are on display. Here, Robert Mattson, curator for the exhibit, shows an original 1860 model U.S. light Cavalry sword from the Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fannin collection. The exhibit continues through Nov. 23, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day Nov. 11. Additional photos of the special salute can be found on page 3A in today’s edition.
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams – in town earlier this week before he headed back to Washington, D.C. – said Congress has “got to balance the books.” A partial governmental shutdown, extension of the federal debt ceiling and continued debate on the Affordable Care Act – or “Obamacare” – has dominated the news in recent weeks. The Weatherford Republican said America’s national debt, now more than $17 trillion, “has got to be addressed.” Last week, the U.S. Senate and House voted to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. But the bill gave no specific dollar amount for the debt limit, Williams said. Lawmakers agreed to readdress the issue next February, he noted. But he disputes the notion that a default is imminent. “It’s not a cash-flow problem,” he said. “It’s a spending problem.” Projections show the government will collect more
Roger Williams than $3 trillion in revenue through the fiscal year that began Oct. 1, he indicated. Interest on the U.S. debt amounts to about $250 billion, Williams said. The cash flow cited by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is enough to pay the military and service the U.S. debt, Williams said. “We’re not going to default,” the North Texas car dealer and rancher said. Bondholders want the federal government to pay on Please see U.S., page 8A
Not too late for flu shot, hospital official says By LISA CARNLEY Staff Writer An official from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reported that more than 200,000 Americans land in the hospital each year because of influenza, and anywhere from 3,000 to 49,000 die annually of complications from the flu. Adults age 65 and older are particularly vulnerable to influenza and its consequences, said the health department official. They account for 60 percent of flu-
related hospitalizations and 90 percent of the deaths. While the ideal time to get a flu shot is October, people are encouraged to get a vaccination anytime through March, said Ashley Underwood, Rollins Brook Community Hospital’s director of nurses. “The key is to keep the flu from spreading, and the more people who get vaccinated, the fewer people who get sick in our community,” Mrs. Underwood said. It takes two weeks for protection to develop after receiving a flu shot, and the shot provides protection for up to a year, the Rollins Brook nurse said.
This year’s vaccine is designed to fight the same strains that were prevalent the previous flu season, she said. “The shot is targeting influenza A, influenza B and the H1N1 virus [swine flu],” Mrs. Underwood said. Manufacturers likely will produce 135 million to 139 million doses of flu vaccine this year – down from 140 million last year, but up from the 133 million two years ago. “A shortage of flu vaccine is not expected to be an issue this year,” Mrs. Underwood said. The CDC urges everyone six months of age and Please see VACCINE, page 8A
Sales tax growth continues across area By GAIL LOWE Staff Writer Texas Comptroller Susan Combs has announced that state sales tax revenues continue to grow at a moderate pace, reflecting an increase now for 42 consecutive months. Growth in the most recent reporting period was led by collections from the construction, telecommunications and retail sectors, Mrs. Combs said. Although none of the cities in the immediate Central Texas region can boast of consecutive revenue increases for 42 months, local sales tax receipts for 2013 remain solid when compared to the comparable months of 2012. All but San Saba have recorded gains over last year in their cumulative sales taxes. Sales tax totals through October stand at $1.17 million for the city of Lampasas (up 4 percent for the year), $104,363 for Kempner (up 10 percent this year) and at $52,286 for Lometa (up 12 percent for 2013). Lampasas County has a 10-month cumulative total of $581,750 in sales tax receipts – up 18 percent from 2012. Monthly allocations this period also were good for most cities
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Hazmat drill
The Lampasas Fire Department -- under Capt. Joe Adams -- took the lead in a drill to test emergency responders’ readiness in the event of a hazardous waste leak in the community. Windsor Foods was the site of the drill Tuesday where response teams worked to contain a simulated anhydrous ammonia spill at the local food plant. Also assisting were Capital EMS personnel and volunteer emergency medical technicians from surrounding communities. A dummy was employed in a chemical decontamination and cleansing demonstration that involved a number of Rollins Brook Commuity Hospital personnel. The drill was staged by Hazmat Specialties Unlimited of Belton, which provides consultations and education for Hazmat responders. See related photos, page 10B.
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LHS band earns top ratings The Lampasas High School Badger Band earned a first division (superior) rating at the UIL Region 8 Marching Contest Saturday in Waco. The band's performance featured selections from Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen."
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Essay contest winners
The annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Post-sponsored Voice of Democracy essay contest was held at Lampasas High School, and winners were selected. The topic was whether the U.S. Constitution is still relevant or not. Pictured are, from left, Preslie Procter, freshman, $50 scholarship; Grant Warner, freshman, first-place winner and $500 scholarship recipient; Principal Mark Kehoe; Cassidy Womack, junior, $100 scholarship winner; Ethan Hupp, sophomore, $50 scholarship winner; and Judith Ann McGhee, LHS English teacher and speech and debate coach. Not pictured: Emily Kleinburg, LHS graduate, who earned a $150 scholarship. Warner’s entry will move on to the next phase of competition.
Alzheimer’s support group to meet
Zachary Carnley, at right, was honored for designation as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner at the 2013 National Funeral Direcors Association International Convention and Expo in Austin. The award was presented by William P. Joyner, CFSP, president of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service.
Carnley designated CFSP; recognized at convention Zachary Clayton Carnley, a funeral director and assistant manager with Arlington Funeral Home in Arlington, recently qualified for the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. A number of professions grant special recognition to members upon completion of specified academic and professional programs, and CFSP is funeral service's national individual recognition. The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, since its 1976 founding, has had as its goals to recognize those practitioners who have voluntarily entered into a program of personal and professional growth; to raise and improve the standards of funeral service; and to encourage practitioners to make continuing education a life-long process in their own self-interest, the interest of the families they serve, and the community in which they serve. To receive this award, Carnley completed a 180-hour program of continuing education activi-
ties and events. Practitioners are required to accumulate 20 hours per year to recertify. Credits are awarded by the academy for work leading to personal and/or professional growth in four areas: academic activities; professional activities; career review (for retroactive credit); and community and civic activities. The honor was presented at the recent 2013 National Funeral Directors Association International Convention and Expo in Austin. Carnley, a 2002 Lampasas High School graduate, earned a degree in criminal justice from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches in 2006, and graduated as valedictorian from the Dallas Institute for Funeral Service in 2009. He is the son of Lisa Carnley, and Tom Carnley of Lampasas, and the grandson of Marcia Carnley and the late Thomas Carnley of Lampasas, and Frank and Renee Laifer of Syracuse, N.Y.
The Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter is offering a free luncheon class on “Coping with Alzheimer’s,” Nov. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lampasas Fire Department meeting room, 408 S. Main St. The group provides guidance on how families can meet the challenges -- personal and practical -- of caring for a loved one with dementia. Recent reports show that one in three seniors die with a form of dementia, and in Texas alone, 1,294,000 people care for a loved one with dementia. Many in local communities are struggling with the challenges of caregiving, but help is available, said an association spokesman. Topics to be covered include assembling a care team, coping with grief, managing changing family roles, disease stages, tips for communicating and managing behaviors, and how to access community resources. Registration is required and can be made by calling (512) 241-0420, or send an e-mail to txprograms@txalz.org. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. For more information, visit www.alz.org.
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screenings including bone density and blood glucose, a variety of health-care exhibitors, door prizes, samples, goodies and more. Women of all ages are invited for the free event.
Oakalla VFD schedules dinner, auction The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department is offering its annual all-you-can eat fajita dinner and auction Nov. 2 from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. Items include hand-crafted goods, metal art, western decor, tools
Travel club trips slated
The Central Texas Travel Club is holding its meetings at a new location: Holiday Inn in Temple off U.S. Highway 35 and Midway Drive. Next meeting is Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. There are no membership dues, and anyone interested in travel is invited. Reservations are open for the following trips: • Dec. 10, The Gaylord Texan. “The Ice!,” a winter holiday attraction, and Grapevine, the “Christmas Capital of Texas,” are included. • Dec. 16-18, historic Natchitoches, La., with stops in Jefferson and Marshall, Texas. For more information, call Peggy Stewart at 254-760-3350, or The Lampasas Fire Department e-mail centraltexastravelclub@ is collecting new toys and money yahoo.com. for its annual Christmas giveaway in December. Monetary donations are tax-deductible. Take donations to 1107 E. Fourth St. Phone 512-556-3446 for more information. lampasasdispatchrecord.com
Women’s Health Day planned Sunday Metroplex Health System will hold a Women’s Health Day Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the Killeen Hospital. There will be educational seminars, free health
For week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Monday, Oct. 28 BREAKFAST: Waffle sticks/maple syrup, orange juice, applesauce and milk. LUNCH: Popcorn chicken/ BBQ sauce, whipped potatoes, sliced carrots, orange wedges, whole wheat roll and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 29 BREAKFAST: Biscuit with gravy, sausage patty, apple juice, fruit cocktail and milk. LUNCH: Chef salad/ranch dressing, french fries/ketchup, carrot sticks, fruit cocktail and milk. Wednesday, Oct. 30 BREAKFAST: Yogurt, blueberry muffin, fruit juice, orange wedges and milk. LUNCH: Chicken burger, mustard/mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickles, potato stars with ketchup, fresh green apple and milk. Thursday, Oct. 31 BREAKFAST: Brown sugar Pop Tart, ham slice, orange juice, applesauce and milk. LUNCH: Country-fried steak, sliced potatoes, steamed broccoli, sliced peaches, biscuit biscuit and milk. Friday, Nov. 1 BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, apple juice, banana and milk. LUNCH: Soft taco/salsa, lettuce/tomato/cheese, pinto beans, fresh grapes, rainbow fruit freeze and milk.
and donations from local businesses and community members. Live music will be provided by Jordan Cummings, and several rifle raffles are slated. For more information or directions, call 512734-2293, 512-556-3996, or e-mail rjsmithauction@wildblue.net.
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Swearing-in ceremony
Judge Gil Jones, sitting by assignment to the Texas Child Protection Court of the Hill Country, conducted a swearingin of three new CASA for the Highland Lakes advocates. Pictured from left are Jones, and new CASA volunteers Derek Fortin, Jolly Schram and David Hartig. CASA volunteers advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children in the five counties served by the organization -- including Lampasas. The next training class is scheduled in January. For more information, contact galyn@highlandlakescasa. com, or call 325 388-3440.
Classics plan gathering Classics at the Classic will gather at the back parking lot at Storm's Drive-In Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be canceled.
Animal adoption set To celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month in October, the Lampasas Animal Shelter will be at the Lampasas Public Library Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an adoption event. The public is encouraged to stop by to see the dogs available.
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Duty, Honor Country: Saluting Fort Hood and Our Veterans Keystone Square Museum’s newest exhibit honoring men and women of the armed forces is open at 303 S. Western St. Museum hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. On Veterans Day, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five themed displays commemorate veterans and Fort Hood’s beginnings. A number of items not in the museum’s collection are on loan by veterans and their family member for the exhibit that continues through Nov. 23. Items date back to the Revolutionary War and represent a variety of wars including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Operation Desert Storm and more. Several branches of the military are included, with a heavy emphasis on the Army due to the close proximity of Fort Hood, said Robert Mattson, curator for the military exhibit. Also on display are artifacts original to the Civil War and other early conflicts, as well as features on local service members who fought and gave their lives for their country. PHOTOS BY LISA CARNLEY For more information or to arThis display recalls the service of Benton Northington, who served in France range a tour, call the museum at during World War I. He was killed in action on Armistice Day in 1918. 512-556-2224.
Belongings of Harry Newton Key Jr. also are on exhibit. Key was born in Lampasas in 1893, and served with the 90th Infantry Division during World War I. Over 1,000 soldiers of the 90th were killed in action. Key’s dog tags, puttees (British-style wool wrap leggings), Stetson hat and service flag are on display. Also included is Key’s British leather vest with dates hand-written on it that correspond with the period Key was stationed in France.
A Temple Daily Telegram blares the headline of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death in 1945, which left his vice president, Harry Truman, to move into the top executive’s office.
This is a list of Lampasas County service members who were killed in action during wars.
Each of the three sons of Joe and Mattie Tumlinson -- all Lampasas High School graduates -- served during World II. Emanuel served in the Philippines. Woody was stationed in the South Pacific, and was one of the men who went ashore with Gen. Douglas MacArthur on the beaches of Luzon in the Philippines. Bill was a pilot and flight instructor during the war.
This Air Corps uniform, belonging to longtime Lampasas Independent School District administrator and coach Sam Fowler, is one of several pieces of military garb on display at the museum. Fowler’s uniform dates to 1942.
Among the service medals earned by James Mattson Sr. are the World War II Victory Medal; Army of the Occupation Medal; American Campaign Medal; and European, Africa, Middle East Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star.
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DRT opens Austin museum for tours The public is invited to a Hometown Harvest under the Oaks at the French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St., in Austin Nov. 10 from 3-7 p.m. The family-friendly event includes dinner, cocktails, live music, and live and silent auctions. The museum is owned by the state, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas are its custodians. The historic house and reconstructed kitchen will be open for tours during the early hours of the party. Chefs Ben Wilcott and Madeline Pizzo Wilcott will serve a specially prepared menu of locally-grown foods. Cajun band Gumbo ce Soir will perform live music throughout the event. Afternoon auctions will feature a celebrity auctioneer. Tickets, at $50 for adults, and $10 for children ages 5 to 15, are A large group from several churches met for a missions conference in Adamsville. available online at flm.ticketbud. com/nov10 . Proceeds from the event benefit the museum’s educational programs, as well as interior restoration of the historic house.
WMU has missions conference
Members of several area churches within the Lampasas Baptist Association met recently for a missions conference at Adamsville Baptist Church. Other churches participating included First Baptist Church of Lampasas, Northside Baptist Church, Kempner Oak Hills Baptist Church, Naruna Baptist Church and Lake Victor Baptist Church. The Women's Missionary Union hosted the event to celebrate 125 years of mission service. Special guests included the Rev. Rick Hodges, director of missions in Gatesville, and the Rev. Mike Lee of Evant Baptist Church, a retired missionary to South America and Canada. Dotty McRae of Lampasas received a special award as the retiring WMU director, and she passed the leadership torch to Betty Rials. Individual WMU directors on hand included Marilyn Brown, Rose Minton, Cheryl Zielinski, Doris Edwards and Mrs. McRae. The Rev. Kelly Wolverton, pastor of Adamsville Baptist Church, also was present, and Susan Wolverton directed the music. The next WMU conference is Nov. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park, adjacent to the
The French Legation Museum is the oldest wooden structure in Austin. Daughters of the Republic of Texas serve as its custodians. Major structural repair was completed in 2012, and restoration work is set for the inside of the house. The museum is the oldest wooden structure standing in Austin. It was completed in 1841 when Texas was a republic. Construction began when the republic capital was moved to Austin from Houston four years after Texas proclaimed its inde-
pendence from Mexico. Alphonse Dubois, the French chargé d’affaires, was sent to the Republic of Texas, after King Louis Philippe recognized it as a sovereign nation. Dubois purchased a 20-acre plot of land from future Republic President Anson Jones and financed the construction of a modest bayou-style cottage.
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Betty Rials, new WMU director, and the Rev. Kelly Wolverton, pastor of Adamsville Baptist Church, dressed in 1888-era clothing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Women’s Missionary Union. Lampasas Multi-Service Center, Eighth and Live Oak streets. An observance of Baptist Women World Day of Prayer is slated. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside the Lampasas Senior Center. Anyone planning to attend
should bring a sack lunch, lawn chair and a wrap. All church members -- men and women -- are invited. For more information, contact Mrs. Rials at 512-564-0079, or e-mail bettyrials72@gmail. com.
The GFWC/TFWC Pierian Club met Oct. 8 at the home of Johnnie Ewing with Bennie Bulloch and Crystal Hammett as co-hostesses. President Jane McMillin called the meeting to order and welcomed guest Sheila Christian, a former member. In addition to the 19 members present, two new members were recognized: Sheryl Hausmann and Billye Lively, as well as associate member Marion Hammett. The invocation was given by Diane Davis, and Myrna Bozarth led the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags. Ruth Martin led the recitation of the Collect for Club Women. Cindy Abel introduced her husband, Joe Abel, who explained fracking to the group. Abel has extensive experience in the business, and he explained the drilling process and the reference to a procedure of creating factures in rocks and rock formations by injecting fluid. The procedure has been used in oil fields for 60 years and plays an important part in the development of oil and natural gas, Abel said. The presentation was followed by questions from the audience. In the business session, Mrs. Ewing, ways and means committee chairman, discussed the Nov. 9 fundraiser planned at the park-
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Historic house
Local historian Harold Harton brought in this photo of the former Perry Rooming House at the intersection of Fifth and Main streets. The rooming house served as the first home for Harold and Yvonne Harton after their marriage. Lita LaBounty is shown by a car near the rooming house, which later was known as the San Geronimo Hotel.
Retiree Health Fair slated at Fort Hood The 39th annual Retiree Health Fair, sponsored by Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, is Saturday at the Thomas Moore Health Clinic located on 58th Street and 761st Tank Battalion Ave. on Fort Hood. Representatives from various CRDAMC departments will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to dispense information, conduct screenings and answer questions for Central Texas retired military personnel and their spouses. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available, and retirees are encouraged to get tetanus, pneumococcal and Zostavax shots, which also will be available at the health fair. Retirees must bring a note signed by their primary care provider stating there are no contraindications for the individual to receive the Zostavax immunization -- a vaccine that helps prevent shingles
in individuals 50 years of age and older. Vaccines will not be available for children of retirees attending the health fair. Retirees also may take advantage of screening opportunities covering healthcare concerns such as glucose level, blood pressure, weight and dental. Representatives from various Darnall Medical Center clinics and departments will have booths and information on such topics as tobacco cessation, nutrition, complementary and alternative medicines, diabetes, asthma, “Team Up” in your health care, women’s health, pharmacy, physical therapy, substance abuse, behavioral health and dental care. DENTAC will provide oral cancer screening services and have an information table set up. For more information, contact the Health Promotion & Wellness Program at 254-288-8488.
Lampasas County Higher Education Center Higher Education Center is registering for November CPR/AED and BLS classes. Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students the critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrives. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. The course also covers adult CPR and AED use. It provides training for those interested in learning basic CPR and first aid, and to obtain a Heartsaver course completion card. Class is Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $50. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is a course designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Class will meet Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to noon, Cost is $50. Visit LCHEC’s Web site at www.LCHEC.com, or call Amy McDaniel at 512-556-8226 for more information or to make an appointment to register.
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ing lot of the Ewing Building on Key Avenue. It starts at 8 a.m. Donations -- including gently used clothing -- may be dropped at the building. Mrs. Ewing provided a chart for members to sign up to volunteer their time at the sale. Juniorette sponsor Mrs. Bozarth reported a good meeting on safety was given to the girls, and she said it was especially appreciated by those who will be graduating and headed to college. Corresponding secretary Barbara Mullican read a letter of resignation from Karen Cambon. Nominations chairman Mrs.
Bulloch said since a replacement has not been found she will finish the term. After a discussion, club members voted to add Susan Browder’s name to the bank account as a back-up treasurer. Next meeting is Nov. 12 in the home of Lucy Walker with cohostesses Mrs. Browder and Carolyne Bulloch. The program will be given by Dr. Kim Langford, chairman of the Lampasas County Child Protective Services Board, who will discuss the work done by the entity and individuals who serve on the board.
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Hornets’ defense propels team to win By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer After earning a secondstraight district victory last Friday, the Lometa Hornets are catching their breath before they head down the home stretch of the District 9 six-man playoff race. The team has a bye this week, which head football coach Jim Simpson said is an opportunity for his players to recover from minor injuries and to study upcoming opponent Santa Anna. Last Friday, the Hornets won a mud-wrestling match on the road against the Zephyr Bulldogs, 4631. A much-improved Hornet defense was a major factor in the win, as Lometa allowed fewer points than it had in the previous three games. Simpson said the “defense played much better” and was more aggressive than in earlier games this season. On the offensive side of the ball, “we were very conservative,” Simpson said, as the Hornets focused on protecting the football through Friday’s rainy conditions. Lometa’s offense still was aggressive enough to post seven touchdowns. RJ Haggard was in
on six of those scores, giving him a total of 34 touchdowns through seven games. Haggard drew the first blood of Friday’s game, scoring a sevenyard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. Adrian Rivera added the kick to put Lometa ahead 8-0. Zephyr soon tied the score on a long run, but Haggard rushed into the end zone again to move Lometa back on top. Gunner Bradley added the one-point conversion. The Hornets recovered a Bulldog fumble with 11 seconds left in the quarter. Pedro DeLuna then scored on a 34-yard run play to give Lometa a 21-8 lead after one period. Zephyr posted another touchdown and kick to pull to within five points, before Haggard completed a touchdown pass to Kyle Molter. After the Bulldogs answered with a passing touchdown of their own, Haggard hit Eric Nichols through the air from 28 yards out to give the Hornets a 33-24 edge at halftime. The game was delayed due to heavy rain, but the break couldn’t slow down the Hornet offense. In the third quarter, Haggard completed another touchdown pass, this time to David Towerton
from 27 yards out. The visiting Hornets led 39-24 with one quarter remaining. Zephyr managed one more touchdown, on a 48-yard run in the final quarter. Haggard rushed into the end zone from 59 yards out, and a successful Hornet conversion gave Lometa its final points and the 46-31 victory. Connell Barnett was the Hornets’ leading tackler, with 19 solo stops. He also recovered a fumble. Shane Stone had 16 solo tackles, including one sack. Pedro DeLuna scooped up a loose ball as well, and took down a Zephyr ball carrier 14 times. With the win, Lometa improved to 2-0 in district, 6-2 overall (including a forfeit win over Lohn). Next Friday, the Hornets will face the Santa Anna Mountaineers on the road. A win would clinch a playoff spot, Simpson said, and the Hornets can seize the District 9 title if they win both of their remaining games. “We’re kind of in control of our own destiny,” the coach said. Simpson hopes to lead the Hornets back to the postseason after the team missed out last PHOTOS BY CHERI JAY-WIENECKE year. He added that a district Several Hornets attempt to recover a fumble by a Zephyr player during Friday championship would be “sweet.” night’s win over the Bulldogs on a soggy field.
Lometa Hornets #31 Adrian Rivera
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Class: Freshman Sport: Football Position: Kicker/ nose guard/end Parents: Abraham Rivera and Julie Hernandez
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Members of the Lometa Lady Hornets basketball team include, kneeling from left, Erynn Guthrie, Victoria Rangel, Abigail Castruita and Destiny Linderman; back row from left, Chloe Griffith, Mikhaila Barnett, Kenzie Maldonado, Mercedes Gonzales, Morgan Bridges and Jessica Moore. Not pictured: Maclinta Alaniz, Angela Arellano and Isabella Gill.
Lady Hornets prepare for start of 2013-2014 basketball season
seven rebounds and eight points Gonzales and sophomore wing per game last season – will return. Angela Arellano. Others include senior wing Chloe Moore and Griffith both earned As the Lady Hornets prepare Griffith, junior guard Mercedes Please see LOMETA page 9B for another basketball season, head coach Marcus Chapa is setting his sights on a return trip to the postseason. Last year, the Lometa girls’ team won its first bi-district championship in more than two decades to reach the area round of the playoffs. “It’s going to be a challenge, but the girls that I have now have been working, and if we stay healthy we’ll be back there,” Chapa said. Although the team lost five players to graduation, Chapa said he believes the Lady Hornets have an even better starting point this year than they did for the 2012-2013 campaign. “We’ve been working really hard in this off-season, and I feel we’re in a better position now than we were last year,” the coach said. “This will be my second year coaching, and the girls that I had last year know what to expect ...[and] what I’m expecting.” Chapa has five returners from last year’s varsity squad. Junior point guard Mikhaila Barnett is back and is expected to help anchor the Lady Hornets this season. Last year, Barnett was named the district’s offensive MVP after averaging 16 points per game, Chapa said. The coach also said senior post Jessica Moore – who averaged By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer
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Council member sworn in after Bell resigns By CHERI JAY-WIENECKE Special Correspondent The Lometa City Council has a new face, as David Fair was sworn in as a council member during the Oct. 17 meeting. Fair was named to fill a vacancy created when Coucilman Donny Bell resigned last month. The Lometa resident said he is eager to work with his fellow council members in city decision-making. “I have some ideas of ways we can improve things here in Lometa,” he said. “I would like to have the opportunity to share my ideas, and maybe as a group we can get some changes to improve our city. “I think this is an awesome city. Not big changes, but if we don’t make improvements we’ll wither and die. We’re in a great location. A different outlook, maybe some new ideas. “I can’t promise anything, but maybe together we can make things happen,” Fair said. “This is a great place to raise children and grow old.” In other matters, Amy McDaniel of the Lampasas County Higher Education Center informed city officials of developments at the center.
“One thing we’ve noticed is that our on-site registration is going down while our online proctored registration is going up,” the LCHEC chief operating officer said. “A variety of healthcare courses are available to students, including some open to ages 16 and older. “We also have a feeding assistant’s program where students are taught how to feed [patients] safely and securely, and notice when something is going wrong. This is a useful class for those working in nursing homes or home health workers as well as those caring for those patients at home. “The Lampasas Lions Club has donated scholarship funds for health-care students,” Mrs. McDaniel added, “and we’re encouraging students to apply.” She also said the Texas Success Initiative assessment has taken the place of the Accuplacer college placement exam. Testing will be offered weekdays at the Lampasas facility for $10 per section – the same fee Accuplacer charged. And an online program is available at LCHEC for students in need of a high school diploma. Mrs. McDaniel said the
higher education center has partnered with the Lampasas Public Library for a reading improvement program. Tutors are paired with individuals for a literacy program. “You’re very important to the community,” Mayor Cynthia Kirby told the LCHEC representative. In other business, the council unanimously approved a change in the Atmos rate review and was informed of a citywide cleanup scheduled for next weekend. And the council approved the audit for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2012. “The findings were positive for the city,” Mrs. Kirby said. In open forum, Lometa resident Betty Poe requested the city consider improvements to residential streets. “I am concerned about the state of the streets from Eighth Street up to the front of Brister care home and Seventh Street from Lampasas Street down to Main Street,” Mrs. Poe said. “They have water mains sticking up in the middle of the street that you have to drive around.” No action was taken on the matter. The council will meet next on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.
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From left, D’Artagnan Logsdon, Ty Pauly and Gunner Bradley rehearse a scene from “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged” in preparation for Saturday’s performance.
One-Act Play performance set
The Lometa Theatre Department will perform “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged,” presented by the Lometa theatre III class Saturday. Set in the Lometa School cafetorium at 7 p.m., the play provides a comedic twist on Shakespeare’s classic literature, “and promises an evening of laughs and entertainment,” said Elizabeth Dickison, One-Act Play director.
“Three very talented young men in my class wanted to perform a play that stretched the expanse of their acting abilities, and they chose this play,” Mrs. Dickison said. “They’ve done all of the blocking and work in preparation for it.” Gunner Bradley, D’Artagnan Logsdon and Ty Pauly will perform. Eric Nichols will handle lighting responsibilities, and Jessica Moore, assisted by Chloe
Griffith, is in charge of set construction. Justus Alaniz assists with sound. Tickets are $8 each and include dessert. They are available at the school. Call 512-752-3384 for more information. All proceeds benefit the Lometa theatre department. In addition, on Nov. 23, theatre I and II classes will offer a dinner theater presentation of “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick.
Angela Arellano
Ivan Jasso
19:26. Reid Moore was 26th and clocked in at 21:02. Ty Pauly placed 32nd with a time of 22:01, and RJ Haggard finished 52nd with a time of 27:07. The Lady Hornets had two runners in the varsity race. Along with Arellano, Maclinta Alaniz competed, taking 31st place with her time of 17:44. Lometa’s junior high boys placed sixth as a team. Andrew Arellano led with a time of 13:17, good for a fifth-place medal. Ryan Davidson also medaled with a seventh-place finish and his time of 13:31. Chase Jacobson came in 39th
and clocked in at 17:25. Austin Caylor placed 40th with a time of 17:33, and Mason Moresco finished 42nd with a time of 18:21. In the junior high girls’ division, seventh-grader Emily Rosales medaled with a 10th-place finish and time of 16:11. Sara Luning came in 26th at 18:44. “I am very proud of the group of runners,” Hornets’ head coach David Fisher said. “They worked really hard all year, and with the amount of young runners we have I think the future looks bright for cross country at Lometa ISD.”
Public hearing on proposed Runners qualify for region meet bond issue slated Monday The Lometa Independent School District will hold a public hearing Monday at 7 p.m. in the
school cafeteria to receive public input regarding a proposed bond issue.
Halloween fundraiser under way “Boo-grams” to benefit the Lometa High School speech and debate teams are available from any speech or debate student or from Cheri Wienecke
in the school library. Orders must be placed by 10 a.m. Thursday to ensure delivery later that day.
Lometa Indepedent School District teachers who were presented $50 reward cards from Walmart include, front row from left, Heather Moore, Kay Maddox, Niki Gill, Renee Young, Julie Bradley, Elizabeth Dickison, Paula Owens, Judy Patterson, Deanna Luning, Marissa Kammlah and Kim Fisher; back row from left, Jim Simpson, Heather Oliver, Aaron Nuckles, Brandy Eckermann, Vivian Blackburn, John Clawson, Jeff Luning, Kelly Thomas and Mike Whitehead.
Lometa ISD teachers benefit from Walmart reward program Walmart recently awarded 20 Lometa Independent School District teachers with $50 reward cards to purchase classroom supplies as part of the company’s Teacher Rewards Program. For the fifth year, Walmart donated up to $4.5 million to provide 90,000 teachers across the U.S. with reward cards to offset the cost of classroom expenses for the school year. Funds come at a critical time, as many teachers will spend an estimated $500 of their own money to ensure their students have the supplies they need to learn throughout the school year, said a Walmart representative. More than 4,600 U.S. Walmart stores, distribution centers and Sam’s Club locations are eligible to select one local public school in grades kindergarten through eight, and provide reward cards to 20 teachers from each selected school. Winning teachers can use the funds to pur-
chase essential items for their classroom such as paper, folders, binders, pencils, crayons and markers. “We are proud to honor our community’s teachers who give time and often their own money to ensure our students have everything they need to be successful throughout the school year,” said Crystal Reed, Lampasas Walmart community coordinator. “At Walmart, we are dedicated to supporting our nation’s teachers by providing the support and resources they need to continue educating the future leaders of our community,” Miss Reed said. The Teacher Rewards Program is an extension of Walmart’s continued education initiatives. In 2012, Walmart and its foundation donated more than $59 million to fund education programs across the country.
Junior high team falls to Zephyr; looks toward hosting Santa Anna After trailing 40-6 at the end of three quarters, the Lometa junior high football team scored three touchdowns in the final quarter last Thursday against the Zephyr Bulldogs. Zephyr took an early 12-0 lead before Mason Hines gave the Hornets a touchdown on a run play in the first quarter. The Bulldogs added one more score to lead 19-6 after one period. In the second quarter, Zephyr notched two more touchdowns, and the team had a 33-6 edge at halftime. The Bulldogs crossed the goal line again in the third quarter, and a one-point conversion gave them their biggest lead of the night at 40-6. In the fourth quarter, Daniel Scarborough gave the Hornets a rushing touchdown, and Ryan
Davidson added a one-point conversion. After Zephyr scored again, Davidson recorded a touchdown and added another conversion to bring the tally to 47-20. The Bulldogs posted one more touchdown before Davidson reached the end zone a second time to make the final score 54-26. Hornets’ coach D.T. Torres said the team blocked better than in previous games. “Mason Hines played really well on defense,” Torres added. The defensive lineman had two forced fumbles, one which he stripped and returned about 40 yards, the coach said. The junior high team will play its next game Thursday in Lometa, when the squad hosts Santa Anna.
By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer Two Lometa runners qualified for the Region IV cross country meet in San Antonio, after placing highly in Wednesday’s District 26-A meet. Ivan Jasso qualified in the three-mile boys’ varsity race with an eighth-place finish and a time of 18:31. The top 10 runners from each division advanced. Angela Arellano also advanced to regionals. She ran the varsity girls’ two-mile race in 15:15 and finished sixth. This will be the second regional appearance for the sophomore Arellano, as she was a member of last year’s Lady Hornet team that advanced to the meet. Jasso, also a sophomore, will be competing at regionals for the first time. Jasso and Arellano will be Lometa’s only representatives at the race, which is scheduled for Nov. 2 at the University of Texas at San Antonio. As a team, the Hornets tied with Buckholts for fourth place at the district meet. After Jasso, Isreal Enriquez came in next for Lometa, finishing 13th with a time of
Lometa Menu For week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Monday, Oct. 28 BREAKFAST: Yogurt or Frosted Mini-Wheats, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, sweet potato fries, lettuce & tomato salad, applesauce and milk. Option: salad bar. Tuesday, Oct. 29 BREAKFAST: Pop Tarts or Reese’s Puffs, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Spaghetti, spinach, carrots, pineapple chunks and milk. Option: baked potato. Wednesday, Oct. 30 BREAKFAST: Oatmeal and toast or Special K cereal, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Ham slices, toast, green beans, mac & cheese, mixed fruit and milk. Option: salad bar. Thursday, Oct. 31 BREAKFAST: Waffle sticks/ syrup and sausage link or Froot Loops, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets, tater tots, corn, pears and milk. Option: baked potato. Friday, Nov. 1 BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza or Frosted Flakes, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Hoagie, pickle spears, tater tots, mandarin oranges and milk. Option: salad bar.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Deaths
Mrs. Denning Thelma G. “Teddy” Denning, 95, of Dallas, formerly of Gustine, died Oct. 13, 2013, in a Dallas nursing facility. Funeral services were Oct. 15 at Heartland Funeral Home of Comanche’s Heartland Chapel. Burial was at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Comanche. Mrs. Denning was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Old Emma, to Robert Buckner and Katy Wells Graham. She graduated from Ralls High School. She married Charles
Denning on Aug. 28, 1936. They were cotton farmers. Mrs. Denning worked in the fields and helped with livestock in addition to being a mother and homemaker. The Dennings moved to Gustine in 1964 to operate a dairy farm. Mrs. Denning enjoyed fishing, dove hunting, sewing, upholstery and genealogy. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Guthrie of Dallas; three sons and their wives, Wesley and Amelia Denning of Lampasas, Jimmy and Deb Denning of Austin, and Randy and Pat Denning of Gustine; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Charles Walker Denning; a grandson, Charles Oliver Denning; a sister, Marguerite King; and brothers, Bert Graham and O.B. Graham. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-3914, or to the charity of one’s choice.
U.S. House, Senate budgets contrasted Continued from page 1A its debt, not raise the ceiling, he added. While Williams last week cast his vote not to raise the debt ceiling – his second such vote since he took office in January – he said every Democrat in the U.S. House and 81 Republicans voted for the measure. In 2014, it will be important for the GOP to retain control of the House and gain control of the Senate, Williams said. Democrats have an advantage now, he said, since they control the White House and the Senate – and have the overwhelming support of the news media. The Republican-dominated House sent 13 funding bills to the Senate during the shutdown to keep specific functions of the federal government going, while holding the line on spending, Williams said. National parks, for instance, would have been reopened had the GOP bills been acted upon by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the congressman said. Reid, a Democrat, did not take up any of the bills for action, Williams said. “It was the Harry Reid shutdown,” he said of partial governmental closings in recent weeks. Saying he wants to target governmental waste, fraud and abuse, Williams said the federal cell phone giveaway program is symptomatic of what is wrong in Washington. The program was begun during the Reagan Administration “with some rules,” Williams said. But it has ballooned to the point that now, under the Obama Administration, it is a $2.5 billion program. Some recipients have received three or four “Obamaphones” apiece, he said. Social Security has its own shortcomings, the congressman said, such as assistance checks being sent to dead persons. Neither the U.S. House nor the Senate had produced a budget in four years, Williams said. But in the spring, the House approved one, he indicated. The budget OK’d by the House contained no tax increases, consolidated six individual income tax brackets into two brackets of 10 percent and 25 percent, and called for balancing the federal budget in 10 years, said Williams, a member of the House Budget Committee. On the other hand, a Senate version called for an almost $1 trillion tax increase and never balanced the budget, he said. In many ways, the House represents the last line of defense against runaway federal spending, the first-term congressman said. While Democrats have maintained party discipline on votes, such is not always the case for Republicans, as evidenced by the GOP House members who OK’d raising the debt ceiling.
Some of those Republicans are from the east coast, an area more moderate to liberal than the 25th District that Williams represents, he indicated. Other GOP congressmen who voted differently than Williams have districts with “a lot of government employees and labor” – who traditionally are Democrats and support more governmental spending, he said. In other legislation, Williams said he voted several months ago to strip food stamps out of the farm bill. Some 47 million Americans are on food stamps, he said. Forty-eight million people ages 18-64 “haven’t worked a day in the last year,” according to Williams. Looking ahead to issues Congress will address, Williams – a former Texas secretary of state – said immigration will be a main topic. Williams said he supports identification of immigrants in the United States and the designation of English as the nation’s official language. He opposes sanctuary cities – communities that provide a haven for undocumented immigrants and where police do not enforce immigration laws. He said he is a proponent of border security. While Williams has heard statistics that 44 percent of the Texas border is secure, he also cited reports that between Brownsville and California, the border is only 6 percent secure. On a different subject, the congressman discussed his involvement as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which oversees rail, airline, highway, water and pipeline issues. He said the Water Resources Reform and Development Act – which the House passed on Wednesday – will create jobs and strengthen America’s waterways. U.S. Chamber of Commerce figures show waterways and ports support more than 200,000 Texas jobs and directly contribute $34 billion to the state’s economy, said Haley Graves, Willliams’ communications director. Among other things, the water resources bill will fund the deepening of the Sabine-Neches Waterway, where 100 million tons of cargo transit annually, she said. In a nod to the Nov. 9-Dec. 9 filing dates for a place on the March primary ballot, the freshman U.S. representative said he will seek re-election. Two years ago, he emerged from a field of 12 candidates to win the Republican nomination for the 25th District. In November 2012, he gained his House seat in the newly created district with 58 percent of the vote. Democrat Elaine Henderson received 37 percent, and Libertarian Betsy Dewey polled 4 percent. Williams captured 76 percent of the vote in Lampasas County.
SALES TAX Rebates
October Payments to Area Cities Burnet up 2% $144,382 Copperas Cove $310,214 down 5% Evant up 3% $2,346 Gatesville up 3% $138,311 Goldthwaite down 57% $35,404 Hamilton down 6% $40,979 Kempner $11,041 up 6% Lampasas down 0.1% $115,418 Lometa up 16% $6,531 Marble Falls up 8% $546,726 San Saba up 7% $30,516 GRAPHIC BY MISTY THEBEAU
Although several entities saw sales tax rebates decline this period -- including Lampasas -- year-to-date collections remain strong, and all cities except San Saba have 2013 totals that top those from the comparable 10 months of 2012.
Sales tax growth continues across area Continued from page 1A those of 2012 by as much as 6 percent. The Mills County seat now shows a 7 percent increase over last year with a 10-month total of $270,007. Burnet County cities have fared well with sales tax returns this year. Marble Falls maintains its 12 percent growth over 2012 with payments to date of $5.67 million, which far exceeds the collections of other neighboring entities. The city of Burnet holds 2013 sales tax revenues of $1.46 million through October for an 8 percent gain over last year. Its payment this month of $144,382 was up 2 percent, but Burnet has posted several double-digit monthly increases this year. In Coryell County, Copperas Cove recorded a 5 percent decrease in October collections while Gatesville saw its sales tax revenues go up 3 percent. For the year, however, both have outpaced 2012 comparable
Vaccine for flu suggested Continued from page 1A older to get vaccinated against influenza. While vaccines are available in shots and nasal spray, CDC officials recommend that healthy persons between the ages of 6 months and 50 years old opt for the nasal spray, and those with underlying health conditions should get the shot. Mrs. Underwood said flu vaccines are recommended for young children, senior citizens, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions such as lung or kidney disease or a weakened immune system. “They are considered at-risk and should make an extra effort to be vaccinated,” she said of those groups. While some people may be wary of getting vaccinated for fear they will contract the flu, Mrs. Underwood assures residents that is not possible. “Some who get vaccinated have symptoms of flu such as fever, body aches or headache, but the vaccine won’t cause you to get the flu,” she said. Those who have had a reaction after being vaccinated are encouraged to speak to their physician, Mrs. Underwood said. To keep healthy, Mrs. Underwood advises residents to take the usual precautions of washing their hands, not touching the face and limiting contact with people who are sick. “But the best defense against the flu is being vaccinated,” she said. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and a runny or stuffy nose. Mrs. Underwood, who said she gets a flu shot every year, added that it takes only a few minutes to get vaccinated, and most medical insurance policies cover the cost of the shot. “Flu is extremely contagious,” she said. “By getting a flu shot, you can protect yourself from flu and may also avoid spreading it to others.”
months. Copperas Cove is up 4 percent in 2013 with total payments of $3.35 million; Gatesville’s total is $1.41 million for an annual increase of close to 6 percent. Hamilton County cities reflected mixed results for the month, as the city of Hamilton was down 6 percent while Evant rose 3 percent. Sales taxes through 10 months stand at $417,858 in Hamilton for a 5 percent gain, and Evant has 2013 receipts of 21,280 – up 4 percent for the year. And in San Saba County, although the city’s sales tax collections showed an increase of 7 percent in October, San Saba still trails its 2012 totals through 10 months of the year. Percentage gains each period since June have helped whittle away the 15 percent deficit San Saba recorded in January to start the year, but the city remains 3 percent below last year’s numbers with a 2013 total of $312,090.
Murder trial set Monday Continued from page 1A enforcement officials. A 911 call led officials to the body inside a Chevrolet Malibu at Twin Oaks RV Park on U.S. Highway 190 East in Copperas Cove. The 911 caller also told authorities Shed had been shot in Lampasas County. Sheriff’s investigators discovered evidence of multiple gunshots at the CR 3300 site in Kempner, along with other evidence. When Shed’s body was found in the rear seat of the Chevrolet sedan, he had apparent injuries consistent with a gunshot, according to Whitis. After the initial investigation, Muns and Bobby Ray Stratton were taken into custody at an Avenue G address in Lampasas and charged with murder. Muns was transported to Scott & White Memorial Hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound. Two other men also were charged in connection with
Frank Muns Shed’s death. Jason Lee Martell and Donnely Frank Richey were booked into the Lampasas County Jail on murder charges. They turned themselves in to the sheriff’s department shortly after Stratton and Muns were arrested. Muns remains in jail on a $150,000 bond. Jury trials for Stratton, Richey and Martell are slated Nov. 18. Stratton also is in the county jail on a $150,000 bond. Richey and Martell were released from jail after making their $150,000 bond.
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Toro qualifies for regionals By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer Danesha Toro qualified for the regional cross country meet for the fourth year in a row Wednesday, as the Lady Badger finished ninth at the District 8-3A meet in Gatesville. Toro – who had a time of 12:31 in the two-mile race – was the only Lampasas athlete to qualify for the regional meet. The top 10 runners in each division advance to the next competition. Both the Badgers and Lady Badgers missed out on advancing as a team. The Lampasas boys’ team finished sixth, and the girls ended up in fifth place. Only the top three teams earned a spot at the Region I meet, scheduled for Nov. 2 in Lubbock. Liberty Hill dominated the district meet, as the Panthers had the top individual runner in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, and captured first place as a team in both races. Lampasas head coach James PHOTO BY JEFF LOWE Allison said the meet was a Danesha Toro receives a medal for her ninth-place finish at “bittersweet” end to the regular the District 8-3A cross country meet. Toro was the lone Lam- cross country season. pasas runner to advance to the Region 1 meet. Allison was pleased with his
runners’ effort and Toro’s high placement, however he expressed disappointment that neither team finished in the top three spots. “Overall it was a good season,” the coach said. “The kids did run well. It was a little unfortunate just the way it ended.” Allison said the top two Badger runners – Orlando Flores and Dustin Rumple – were hindered PHOTO BY JEFF LOWE by cramps and side stitches, and academic rules kept other Badger Danesha Toro (#670) follows hot on the heels of a Liberty Hill runners from participating in the runner during Wednesday’s district race in Gatesville. race. Both Rumple and Flores qualified for last year’s regional meet as individuals. Although Flores missed out this season, Allison said the sophomore has a bright future, with two more years to improve. “Orlando could go to state” in years to come, Allison said. The coach said Toro showed great effort on her way to a ninthplace finish. “I haven’t seen her run that hard all year,” Allison said. Toro’s time was more than a minute faster than the pace she recorded at the previous meet, held in Lampasas. Not only did she run a quick See LAMPASAS, page 2B
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A four-set loss to Burnet ended the Lady Badgers’ playoff hopes, but the Lampasas volleyball team still has plenty to play for in the final two games of the season. Head coach Kecia Davis said she is just as motivated to see her team win even though the postseason is out of reach now. Playing at home Tuesday, the Lady Badgers fell to Burnet 25-19, 22-25, 23-25, 20-25. Burnet clinched a playoff spot, and the team improved to 5-3 in district, 12-12 overall. Lampasas fell to 0-8 in district, 10-22 overall. Junior Marisa Maldonado led the Lady Badgers in aces, with three. Kara Gillis had 16 kills, and Blake Webb had 16 assists. Nola Bishop had 27 digs – a season-high for the sophomore – and senior Madi Phillips led with three blocks. Lampasas jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first set and did not trail the entire time. The set featured long rallies and several diving digs by Maldonado. The Lady Badgers reached set point after a kill by junior Cassie Stultz, and the team won the set when Burnet returned the ball into the net. Set two was closely contested early on, with the teams locking up at 5-5, and Burnet leading 10-9 at another point. The Lady Bulldogs began to pull away and soon established a 24-16 lead. Lampasas posted six consecutive points before Burnet finished off the home team 25-22. The third set also had several long rallies. Burnet stayed ahead throughout most of the set. After the Lady Badgers trailed 20-24, Phillips recorded kills on three consecutive points, leading to what was arguably the most critical point of the match. Down 23-24, Lampasas looked poised for a comeback, but Burnet won the final point to secure a victory. PHOTO BY JEFF LOWE The visiting team carried the momentum into the fourth set. Kara Gills (7) jumps to make a hit while teammate Madi Phillips Lampasas fell into a 0-3 hole and (11) holds her position during the Lady Badgers’ home match was unable to recover. The Lady against Burnet Tuesday. Gillis had a team-high 16 kills Tuesday.
25, 20-25. The team has not yet secured its first district win. In the freshman game, Lampasas was outscored 11-25, 16-25. The Lady Badgers are 3-5 in district. *** The freshman and JV squads are scheduled to play at 5 p.m. today, and the varsity match will start soon after the JV game ends. All three teams face Brownwood at home.
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Badgers trailed by as many as nine points but kept fighting, making the final score for the set a competitive 20-25. Davis acknowledged her players’ effort in continuing to fight when they faced deficits late in sets two, three and four. The coach said, however, the team needs to learn to avoid putting itself in those situations. Tonight’s match against Brownwood will be the final home game of the season, and for one player, her final competition at Badger Gym. Phillips, the team’s only senior, said she will be sad to have played her last home match, but added, “It hasn’t really hit me yet.” The senior said there will be extra
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Focusing on the game at hand is key, head football coach Brian Emerson says By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer Tonight’s football game against the Brownwood Lions is the most important match-up of the season, Lampasas head coach Brian Emerson said. Just like seven days ago Llano was the most important game on the Badgers’ schedule, and next week the most critical game of the year will be against Liberty Hill. Despite the playoff implications of tonight’s game and the storied history of the Lions’ football program, Emerson is determined to view the Lions as he has every opponent this season. “The most important thing is playing the game we play this week,” the head coach said. Instead of fixating on the details of Brownwood’s team, Emerson said he is focused on taking care of the Lampasas Badgers first. “We’re at the point, and we’re going to continue to be at the point of just trying to get better … at what we do,” he said. After an 0-2 start in District 8-3A, a win tonight is crucial if the Badgers hope to remain in the thick of the playoff race. Emerson, however, said he does not want his players to get too caught up with thinking of the postseason while
there still are regular-season games to be played. “When you start worrying about that, you’re kind of putting the cart before the horse,” he said. Brownwood enters tonight’s game at 3-4, 1-1 in district play. Emerson emphasized that the Lions are much better than their record indicates. Their first two losses came to teams that are now 8-0, and they recently defeated a strong Burnet team 36-31. Brownwood was a preseason favorite to win the district, and the team is a nearly perennial powerhouse in Class 3A. The Lions have won seven state championships and also reached the title game in 1977, when they lost to Dickinson. The Badgers and Lions have met only a few times in recent history, and Brownwood has won all three match-ups in the last 10 years. Last season, the Lions defeated the Badgers 43-6 in Brownwood. The last time the teams squared off at Badger Field was 2004, when the Lions prevailed 19-15 in a game that came down to the wire. Regardless of the outcome tonight, Emerson said the Badgers will benefit from playing against the Lions, one of several tough opponents on this year’s schedule. “That’s how you measure who
you are as a team,” Emerson said. The coach added that he hopes to build a continually powerful program in Lampasas, like the one Brownwood has built over the years. He believes the Lions are an example of a program that has used its history of winning to establish a legacy that continues to benefit the team today. “You can’t underestimate how … success breeds success,” Emerson said. Although the Badgers have dropped the last couple of games, Emerson said the team has shown improvement, particularly on the offensive side. Even without starting fullback Gary Spencer, Lampasas racked up nearly 600 yards of offense in last week’s 58-57 loss to Llano. “They never blinked an eye,” cooffensive coordinator Gus Ortiz said of his team’s adjustment to playing without Spencer. Steven Jazdyk and Cale Walker have anchored the Badger backfield, and Ortiz added that “Avery Gary has done an excellent job at wingback.” The coach also credited the offensive line and quarterback Logan Irvin for fighting hard. After struggling with turnovers in previous games, the Badger offense has lost the ball only two times in
the past three games, another key improvement. Offense, though, is only half the game. For Lampasas to win tonight, the team will need a sound performance on both sides of the ball. Defensive line coach Stephen Moseley said he is determined to win the battle up front to limit Brownwood offensively. While the offensive and defensive lines do not often get the attention other positions do, games frequently are won or lost depending on how those units play. Moseley said the performance of the line is especially critical on third down. “We’re going to do a better job of winning third down,” he said. Moseley said the Badger D line has put extra emphasis on preparing for the air attack, as Brownwood is the most pass-heavy team Lampasas has faced so far. “We worked all week on running to the ball to try to defend their short passing game,” the coach said. “We’ve been running all the screen passes and tunnel passes. We’ve also worked pass rush more.” Moseley said the Badgers will need to be ready for a pass on any down, and it will be vital for the defensive line to have a quick pass rush. PHOTO BY MICHAEL KUEHNE
Defensive linemen Jullian Brown (66) and CJ Vega (44) team up for a tackle against Llano while teammate Topher McGehee (61) rushes to make a play. Defensive line coach Stephen Moseley said it will be crucial for Badger defenders to fly to the ball and maintain an aggressive pass rush tonight against Brownwood.
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Lampasas sends one runner to regionals Continued from page 1B pace, but “that was her best race as far as digging down,” Allison said of Toro’s performance Wednesday. After the race, Toro said she was motivated by a desire to close out her high school cross country career on a strong note. Three years in a row, she had been a member of a regional-qualifying Lady Badger team. “I didn’t want to finish out my senior year without … going to regionals,” she said. Toro also credited her teammates for giving their best effort. “Overall as a team, we did well,” she said. Toro said Allison’s emphasis on hill workouts throughout the season helped her to do well in Wednesday’s race. The Gatesville course had some uneven ground, although it was not as hilly as other races the Badgers have competed in this year. Allison said the course was rerouted after Gatesville received rain recently. The original course included a very large hill composed mostly of dirt, but officials decided to leave the hill out of the race after rain soaked the area.
The Lampasas coach added that another likely factor in Toro’s success was the pacing of teammate Michaela Ellison throughout the season. The two seniors often ran a similar pace, which Allison believes helped Toro see that she was capable of very strong running. After Toro, Ellison earned the Lady Badgers’ next-highest placement at Wednesday’s district meet. She took 16th place with a time of 13:01. Claire Dunning placed 27th with a time of 13:46. Kaitlynn O’Rourke came in 29th and clocked in at 13:49. Candace Toro finished in 36th place at 15:44, and Kelly Thomas-Cutshaw was 37th with a time of 19:35. In the boys’ varsity race, Flores led the Badger runners, finishing 21st with a time of 18:23. Rumple followed in 25th place with his time of 18:42. Jonathan Ellison ended in 32nd, clocking in at 19:58, and Javier Torres placed 34th with a time of 20:24. Josh Parrish came in 38th at 21:17, while Markos Terrazas was 39th and had a time of 21:22. Aimee Hernandez – the only Lady Badger to run in the junior
varsity division – finished 23rd and clocked in at 15:16. In the boys’ JV race, Andrew Barr led the Badgers, placing 27th with a time of 21:05. Ethan Hupp followed in 32nd, registering a time of 21:26. Matthew Palacios was 52nd, clocking in at 24:19. Allison said the Lampasas runners faced a strong challenge from other District 8 teams. “I think we have one of the toughest districts,” he said. “Liberty Hill and Brownwood just have great programs.” Brownwood took the secondplace spot in both the boys’ and girls’ varsity divisions. Burnet placed third on the girls’ side, and the Gatesville boys earned bronze as a team. As Toro prepares for the regional meet, Allison said he plans to use a similar training regimen to what he has implemented so far this season. The coach expects to have continued hill training for the senior runner. Although the Lubbock area is known for vast expanses of flat land, Allison said he has heard the regional course features “one really nasty hill.”
JV tennis wins third straight match While the Badgers’ varsity tennis team is preparing for its upcoming trip to the regional meet, the junior varsity squad has continued its winning ways. The Lampasas JV improved to 3-0 with an 11-8 win over Class 5A Copperas Cove on Tuesday. The road match was the final competition of the fall season for the JV. “The players had a little tougher competition this go around,” Lampasas tennis coach Kenneth
Peiser said. The Lady Badgers dominated, although they faced closer matches than in the previous two meets, Peiser said. The boys were able to pull off a few wins as well, the coach added. Danesha Toro and Cheyenne Mickler both went 3-0 against the Lady Bulldawgs. Audrey Kernes, Sommer Cofield, Katelyn Otken, Rachel Rinehart and McKenzee Thornton each went 2-0 in their matches, and Veronica Werve won
two out of three. On the boys’ side, Shane Moore and Brandon Bruner each split 1-1 with the Bulldawgs. Ty Claussen won one of three against Copperas Cove. Jon Ellison, Griffen Burbey, Isaiah Margis and Andrew Clark also participated in the match. As the JV team prepares for the spring season, Peiser said he hopes to continue building on his players’ improvement and see them develop consistency in their play.
Burnet sinks LMS volleyball teams The Burnet Lady Bulldogs defended their ground against the Lampasas Middle School volleyball teams Monday. The Lady Badgers were outscored in all four matches. Lampasas dropped the seventhgrade “B” match 13-25, 10-25. In the seventh-grade “A” game, the Lady Badgers fell 17-25, 17-25. Lampasas’ eighth-grade “B” team lost a competitive battle 22-
25, 21-25, while the eighth-grade “A” team was outscored 13-25, 4-25. LMS volleyball coach Beth Jenkins said she is trying a new approach in practice as the 2013 season winds down. Jenkins said the “A” and “B” squads are scrimmaging each other in practice, and coaches are stepping back to let players coach themselves more during
workouts. The coach said she hopes the new style of practice will help improve players’ communication and decisionmaking on the court. On Monday, the Lady Badgers face Liberty Hill on the road. The seventh-grade “A” and eighth-grade “B” matches are slated for 5 p.m., with the seventh-grade “B” and eighthgrade “A” games set for 6 p.m.
Morale remains high among his players, Moseley said. “You’d think that we were 7-0 right now,” he said. “Kids are working hard … [and] still responding.” The Badgers are healthy and
positive in their mindset, Moseley said. The coach said he believes the team has a good shot at upsetting Brownwood, “if we can just capitalize on turnovers.” Kickoff for tonight’s game is slated for 7:30 p.m.
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Bowden determined to rebuild Lady Badger hoops By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer Drawing inspiration from the past, Lady Badgers’ head basketball coach Jenny Bowden is optimistic for the future. Bowden is determined to make this a breakthrough year for the Lady Badgers, as she strives to revive the proud history of girls’ basketball in Lampasas. The coach wants to make sure her players realize that, despite the team’s recent drought, the Lady Badgers have had very strong teams in the past. “I want the girls to know that basketball used to be successful in Lampasas,” she said. The Lady Badgers reached the postseason all four years Bowden played for the team, and the Lampasas native is hungry to return to the playoffs as a coach. The last time the Lady Badgers made the playoffs was 2001 – one year after Bowden graduated. Bowden hopes that by showing players the success of those who have gone before them, she can encourage them to reach their
potential and secure that elusive playoff bid she has longed to achieve as a coach. That’s why she is working to create a Wall of Honor in the girls’ basketball locker room. Bowden – who played basketball at Murray State University in Kentucky – is collecting photos of Lady Badgers who went on to compete at the collegiate level and is posting them on the Wall of Honor. She also has researched some of the most successful teams in the school’s past to show players what Lampasas is capable of producing. The program’s strongest years came under coach Tony Taylor, when the team reached the postseason in five consecutive seasons, starting in 1996-1997. After finishing in the area round of the playoffs two consecutive seasons, the Lady Badgers made the Class 4A regional semifinals in 1999 for only the second time in history. The girls posted a 31-6 overall record that season. In 2001, Lampasas returned to the area round of the playoffs and finished the season 18-13.
Before the 1999 season – when Bowden played as a junior – the Lady Badgers’ only other regional appearance had been in 1989. Lampasas reached the regional semifinals that year also, before a loss wrapped up the team’s 19-11 season. And 1995 was the only other season the Lady Badgers reached the playoffs, competing under current basketball rules. Before 1978, in Lampasas and many other schools across the state, only half-court basketball was offered for girls. The modified format involved three forwards and three guards on each team. Forwards played offense exclusively and remained on one side of the court, while guards played just defense and stayed on the other end throughout the game. The 1980 Lady Badgers reached the “interzone” playoffs – similar to a conference championship game -- for District 12-3A, but they failed to reach the bi-district round. At that time, only district champions qualified for the playoffs.
Under current UIL rules, four teams from each district advance to the postseason. Last season, the Lady Badgers missed the playoffs after finishing 3-7 in District 8-3A. While making the bi-district round is a major goal for Bowden, the coach does not want her team to settle for anything less than its best. “We don’t need to be satisfied with just making the playoffs,” she said. “I think we’ll have a chance to get second or third [in district].” As they pursue that goal, the Lady Badgers’ motto this season is “Practice with a purpose,” Bowden said. The coach said it is important for the team to make the best use of every practice and to improve each time the Lady Badgers step on the court. “We’re going game speed in every drill,” she said. Bowden said the keys to success this year will be aggressive, uptempo play, working as a team and improving on the fundamentals of the game. The Lady Badgers will use a lot of man-to-man defense, she added.
After about a week of practice, Bowden said the team has worked on weight training, conditioning and learning plays. The coach said players’ quickness is likely to be the team’s greatest strength this year. “We’re not a big team at all,” she said. “We’re going to have to use our speed.” The squad will be young, as Bowden said 24 of the 30 girls who have turned out are underclassmen. The Lady Badgers return six players from last season: senior Sierra Rash; juniors Qadrey Tolliver, Caitlyn Shaughnessy, Jana Sanford and Stacie Olivares; and sophomore Nola Bishop. Although younger players may not have experience competing on the varsity level, Bowden said, “they bring a lot of energy and speed.” The coach said she expects Liberty Hill, Brownwood and Burnet to be the teams to beat in district this year, as those squads all qualified for the playoffs last year.
The non-district schedule also should provide challenges, as it includes tough teams such as Wimberley, Robinson and Class 5A Belton. Players who graduated in recent years have left behind a legacy of strong work ethic, Bowden said. She hopes to use that foundation to continue building Lady Badger basketball into a successful program. The Lady Badgers’ first scrimmage will be at home Oct. 31 at 5:15 p.m. against San Saba. The first game of the regular season is Nov. 5 in Salado.
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Katelyn Sims (left) passes the ball during practice while Reagan Whitehead applies defensive pressure. The Lady Badgers will tip off their season on the road Nov. 5.
Former coaches recall Lady Badger basketball past By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer Coaches often talk about the changes their sports have undergone or are going through. In football, for example, certain offensive styles enjoy strong popularity for a few years, then another scheme becomes the latest fad. Another example is the UIL’s addition of the libero player in volleyball in the past decade. High school girls’ basketball in Texas has changed dramatically since the sport’s early days, as local coaches can testify. Former Lampasas High School coach Bonnie Dougherty remembers when the Lady Badgers played only half-court basketball. Dougherty – who coached the Lady Badgers from 1960-1970 – said the modified version of the game was standard across Texas until the late 1970s. During her coaching career, high school girls’ teams each had six starting players instead of five. Three forwards remained on one end of the court and only played offense. The other three players were guards who played on defense and were stationed at the other end of the court. “At that time, I guess they thought girls couldn’t handle fullcourt,” Dougherty said. Along with rules that limited players to one side of the court, Dougherty said girls’ basketball regulations also stated that players could dribble only three times before they had to pass or shoot. Longtime Lampasas Middle School coach Anita Allen said at one time players were allowed to dribble only once between passes and shots. The number later was increased to two dribbles and eventually to three. As early as 1908, Lampasas High School had a girls’ basketball team, although the squad was called the “Black Hawks” rather than the Lady Badgers. Although the program started more than 100 years ago, girls’ basketball was suspended for a number of years at LHS for budget reasons. During the 1960-1961 school
year, when Harvey Ballew served as superintendent, Lampasas dropped the girls’ hoops program after the school was placed in a district that included San Angelo Lake View. Lampasas had been a Class 2A school before that year, and the Lady Badgers often played schools such as San Saba, Fredericksburg and Llano, Dougherty recalled. “We tried not to travel very much,” to save the school district money, she said. When Lampasas moved up to Class 3A and was included in San Angleo Lake View’s district, Ballew determined it would be too expensive to have girls’ teams travel that far. School officials also thought two-and-a-half-hour drives to San Angelo would make for too many late nights, especially on school days. “Ballew said, ‘Look, we’re going to have to stop basketball, because we cannot travel all the way to Lake View and back on Tuesday,’” Dougherty recalled. As a result, the Lady Badgers’ basketball program went dormant for a number of years, although the boys’ team continued to play. Allen – who was a sixth-grader at the time girls’ basketball was suspended – said she was disappointed not to be able to play for her school. She later played a key role in reestablishing Lady Badger basketball in Lampasas, however. During the 1973-1974 school year, Allen was a P.E. coach at the middle school. Lampasas High School boys’ basketball coach Bob Cook asked her to start a competitive girls’ program at the junior high level. Before that season, Allen said girls’ basketball had been limited to an occasional game against Lometa, with players using their P.E. clothes as uniforms. With Cook’s help, Allen started a basketball program at the middle school that season, although she had never played the sport before. “We didn’t have any uniforms or anything,” Allen said. “Coach Cook gave us some balls from the high school.” The former LMS coach said
she bought material for the team’s uniforms from Harry’s Fabric Shop, a store formerly located on the downtown square. “Each girl made their own uniforms,” Allen said. “We had iron-on numbers.” She said her first middle school team went 5-5 in the 19731974 season while still playing half-court basketball. After that .500 inaugural season, the Lady Badgers improved. “We went undefeated one year,” Allen said. Pam Morris Willis, Kelly Humphrey and Nancy Danley Crow all were members of that unbeaten squad, the coach recalled. “We could play some basketball,” she said. Lampasas began offering high school girls’ basketball again in the 1974-1975 school year, and Becky Gland coached the team the first few years, Dougherty said. In 1977, the Lady Badgers reached the bi-district round of the playoffs, and in 1978, they played their first season of fullcourt basketball. Allen and Dougherty both said the decision to bring back girls’ basketball was popular, as neither remembers much opposition. Dougherty said players adjusted well to the full-court game with five competitors, although it took some getting used to. The current form of basketball requires better conditioning, but the fundamentals of guarding, shooting and passing were similar, the former coach said. Girls’ basketball today is more aggressive and faster-paced than when Dougherty was coaching, she said. Allen said today’s high school girls’ teams often play with smaller squads than in the past. More extracurricular activities and things outside of school are offered for students to participate in, she said. “I think you have a smaller group, but that group has more quality to it,” the longtime coach said. “[Players’] skills have just gotten better and better.”
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Carolyn Laborde delivers a serve during the Badgers’ district championship match last Friday. The Lampasas tennis team will compete in the regional tournament Nov. 1-2 in Wichita Falls.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
LMS cross country runs well at district, Castro says
PHOTOS COURTESY OPF MARCIA WALLACE
Taking top honors in the local GOP tournament were, from left to right, Gary Beery, Kevin Green, Chris Smith, and Ed Hallmark. The team is pictured with Skipper Wallace, in back, the county Republican Party chairman.
Republicans hold annual golf tournament The Lampasas County Republican Party hosted its 15th annual GOP golf tournament and picnic earlier this month, and party officials deemed it another successful event. “We had lots of fun, good
food and fellowship,” said Marcia Wallace, president of the Lampasas County Republican Club. “Many Republicans who do not play golf joined us for lunch where we visit with old friends and make new friends.”
She extended her thanks to the sponsors and businesses that donated door prizes for the fundraiser, as well as to Hancock Park Golf Course officials for their assistance with the event.
The Lampasas Middle School cross country teams competed in the district race in Gatesville Wednesday. Coach Gabriela Castro said, “every team did well, and I am very excited and pleased with the results.” Lampasas’ eighth-grade boys took second out of six teams, paced by Nathan Herrin’s silver medal performance and time of 11:36. Kirby Berry placed fourth and ran his race in 12:24. Izaiah Andrade was 10th with a time of 12:44, and Juan Barrera took 17th, clocking in at 13:21. Gregory Velasquez finished 20th with a time of 14:03, Sean Salazar was close behind with a 22nd-place finish and a time of 14:08, and RJ Deakin followed in 23rd with a time of 14:41. The Lady Badgers’ eighthgrade team placed third as team. Celeste Castro led Lampasas, taking seventh with a time of 13:29. Reagan Dunn placed 10th and clocked in at 13:44, while Sloan Johnson was 12th with a time of 13:45. Sierra Birck came in 22nd with a time of 14:56, and Sara Bryant followed at 23rd with a time of 14:58. Kymee Beard placed 29th with a time of 15:33; Rosa Alonzo was 30th, clocking in at 15:35; Anna Coonrod took 35th-place with a time of 15:53; and Megan Hunter was 49th, registering a time of 17:49. In the seventh-grade girls’ race, Lampasas was fourth as a team. Paytin Schuller led with a 16th-place finish and time of 14:42. Kaylee Caldwell filled the 26th spot with a time of 15:21, and Carly Hall took 28th with a time of 15:31. Anna Dunning placed 39th, clocking in at 19:02; Makenzie Munoz took 42nd, running her race in 16:27; and Adrianna Sanchez was 44th, with a time of 16:35. Kobe Jones placed 47th with a time of 17:06, Cystal Alvarez took 54th with a time of 17:36, and Katelyn Kozma finished
60th, clocking in at 19:13. Madelyn Walker finished 61st, running her race in 19:16. Morrigan Cross took 62nd with a time of 19:40, and Cierra Sharp placed 65th, clocking in at 21:19. Lampasas did not field a team for the seventh-grade boys’ division, but had four runners in that race. Jonathan Garrison took 22nd with a time of 14:48, Brandon Longoria was next at 23rd with a time of 15:38. Close behind was John Thomas, who placed 24th with a time of 15:55. Christopher
O’rourke finished 26th, running his race in 16:04. Liberty Hill was the top placing team in all four divisions. Castro said her runners “have been working hard all season.” “I’m very pleased with how they performed,” she said. “I look forward to seeing them run in high school,” the coach added. “If they stick with it, they’re going to be awesome.” Castro also thanked parents of runners for helping to make it a successful season for LMS cross country.
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CITY OF LAMPASAS PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE Team members who earned second place in the tournament are shown here, from left to right, with party chairman Wallace: Tommy Cannon, Jonathan Watson, Warren Thornton and Braeden Adams.
BRUSH CHIPPING PROGRAM
The City will begin its brush chipping program in November. The pick-up dates, areas and rules for the brush chipping program are as follows:
AREAS
DATES November 4 - November 8, 2013
Northwest section of the city. West of Key Avenue and north of First Street.
November 11 - November 15, 2013
Southwest section of the city. West of Key Avenue and south of First Street.
November 18 - November 22, 2013
Southeast section of the city. East of Key Avenue and south of First Street.
November 25 - November 27, 2013
Northeast section of the city. East of Key Avenue and north of First Street.
November 28 - November 29, 2013
City of Lampasas will be closed for Holidays.
December 2 - December 6, 2013
Continue Northeast section of the city. Finish up all sections of city brush chipping.
NOTE: City-sponsored brush chipping will occur only during designated weeks and designated areas. Cen-Tex Waste Management will also pick up brush on their regular garbage pick-up days subject to the following conditions:
Shown with local GOP chairman Skipper Wallace are third-place winners of the Republican Party’s annual golf tournament: from left, Will Mezger, Ron Kuker, Andrew Joseph and Bill Mezger.
Gary Dover, at left, won the Closest to the Hole award at the recent Republican golf tournament, and Adam Johnson, in center, had the longest drive. They are pictured with Lampasas County GOP Chairman Skipper Wallace.
POWER OF COMMUNITY
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The brush is no longer than four feet in length; The brush is tied in bundles; and The bundle does not exceed 35 pounds in weight. The bundle must be out by the curb.
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Lake Victor Baptist Church 3030 FM 2340 • Lampasas
254-547-6732
Sunday School: 10:00am Sunday AM Service: 11:00am Wed Prayer Meeting: 6pm
Apostolic Truth Tabernacle
Catherine Joseph & Trevor Schafer
1801 S. Key Ave. 512-818-6486
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Sunday School: 10 a.m. Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Family Prayer: 6:30 Wednesday Night: 7 p.m. Ken Dixon, Pastor
First Baptist Church Lometa 207 W. Main Street Sunday Bible Study - 9:45am Sunday Worship - 10:45am & 6:00pm Wednesday Night Meal, Bible Study & Worship for all children & youth - 6:00pm “Bringing God’s Word to the Family” Scot Edmondson, Pastor 512-752-3523
First Baptist Church Kempner
Fall Fun Festival
9:45 A.M. Sunday School • Sunday Worship • 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Bible Study • 5 P.M.
Thursday, October 31 6-8 p.m.
Don Casper, Pastor Hwy. 190 • Kempner, Texas 512.932.3195
Everyone is welcome! All Activities are FREE! Faceng i Paint Games
Cak Walke
Christ the Candy Prizes Rock Church Costume Ride s
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2514 E. Hwy. 190, Lampasas 512-556-5185
Naruna Baptist Church Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m.
BIBLE STUDY Wednesday Night 6:00 Singing follows 8 miles west of Lampasas on Naruna Rd. Pastor - Marcus Foster
Kempner Church of Christ Sun. Bible Classes Sun. Worship Sun. Night Worship Wed. Bible Study
10 a.m. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Community Church
219 E. Third St. • Lampasas, Tx 512-556-2595 or 512-556-6835
www.lampasascommunitychurch.com
Reid Schaub, Minister
309 County Road 3300 Kempner, Tx 76539
Sunday Worship...........10:45 a.m. Ladies Wednesday Bible Study...................10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study (Call)...........6:30 p.m.
FIRST STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
School Creek Baptist Church
Roger Logan, Minister
Sunday Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Assembly 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Assembly 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class 7:00 p.m. 201 W. First Street, Lampasas • 556-3716 lampasascoc@sbcglobal.net www.fschurchofchrist.org
15 miles northeast of Lampasas on County Road 3420, off FM 2527. “The difference is worth the distance.”
Sunday School: 10 a.m. Service: 11 a.m. Evening Bible Study: 6 p.m.
Jerry Perkins, Pastor 512-556-6342
NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 809 Casbeer St
(2 blocks off of Hwy. 580 East.) “Abiding in Christ by Speaking the Truth in Love”
Sunday: Sunday School @ 10:00 a.m. Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. followed by Bible study Pastor, Joshua Morrison
Kempner United Methodist Church
Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Night: 7:00 p.m. Focus on prayer
Rev. Joe Tognetti, Pastor Hwy. 190 • Kempner, Tx 512-932-3011
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
Christ Caring Through People
We Invite You To Worship With Us Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. West First at Broad Street 512-556-2028
Next Week at Grace... Sunday– Bible Study and Discipleship Classes Worship Celebration
9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M.
2974 U.S. Highway 281 South • Lampasas, Texas www.gracefolks.org • 512-556-4044
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
401 S. Chestnut Street Lampasas, Texas • 512-556-3715
(USA)
Sunday
Traditional, Conservative & Joyful.
9:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Monday 7 p.m.
Church School – Christian Education Bldg. Worship – Sanctuary Line Dancing – Fellowship Hall Newcomers Welcome Holy Communion Celebrated 1st Sunday of Each Month Rev. Dr. Justin B. Jones
Lampasas Baptist Church “God’s Love Touching Lampasas” Schedule of Activities
SUNDAY:
9:45 a.m. Bible Study Groups 10:55 a.m. Morning Worship 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 6:15 p.m. Youth Bible Studies 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Studies
First Baptist Church Firs Baptist Dr. Rick Willis, Pastor Lampasas
402 S. Key Avenue • 512-556-3673
5 Hills Cowboy Church Service on Sundays @ 10:30 am Youth Service Sunday @ 10:30 am Tuesday Service @ 7:30 pm :Youth Service (12-18) @ 7:30 pm
139 CR 4630 • Kempner First United Methodist Church of Lampasas Hwy. 190 East & Alexander Dr.
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m....First Worship Contemporary Service 10:00 a.m....All Sunday school classes 11:00 a.m....Traditional Worship Service Youth meet Wednesdays and Sundays Nursery always available Rev. George Lumpkin, Pastor (512)556-5513 lampasasfumc@sbcglobal.net
133 CR 4126 / P.O. 909 Lampasas, TX 76550 Sammy Johnson, Pastor 512-556-2523 • 512-734-2652 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. • Worship - 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. & Thursday - 11:00 a.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
“Growing in Faith, Living in Christ, Sharing the Word” 7/10 mile south of U.S. Hwy. 190, just west of U.S. Hwy. 183
Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m. (Nursery Available) Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Classes for all ages)
Pastor Timothy Ochsner Office: (512)556-3514 We Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Gives Us Strength
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Hunting Leases LOCAL DEER LEASE FOR 2 HUNTERS has become available. 512-556-4703. Grazing Leases
Flea Market Saturday & Sunday, 8a.m.-6p.m. 11 miles east of Lampasas on Highway 190. Antiques, Glassware, Collectables, Furniture, Primitives and More. Vendors/Garage Sale space available.
Grazing Lease Wanted for Livestock. 200 Acres & Up. Call Jack or Wade Chapman, 512-556-6904.
GOLDTHWAITE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE!
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November 9th! Downtown Goldthwaite on the square! Sponsored by the Mills County Chamber of Commerce. $20 per spot Free for Chamber members. Call 325-648-3619 to reserve your spot! Or text to 325-451-4334!
Real Estate Sales BUILDING FOR SALE Corner of Brooks and Hwy. 281 in Evant. (254)383-0621.
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1204 W 3rd St. - Wonderfully updated 3/2 on 1.4 acs in the city! Garden, watch deer, park your RV, relax in your comfy home! $134,500.00. Call Jamie today! 107 N. Key Ave - 7348 sqft Office/Warehouse building with great Key Ave frontage, next door to Storms. Zoned “Retail”. Let’s go look at the possibilities! $199,500. 201 E. 4th St. - Old fire station meeting house (1599 sqft), lots, parking area and storage building. Zoned Retail. Let’s go see possibilities and put in your offer! $80,000. 408 S. Main St. - Old city fire station. Approx 8500 sqft of building w/ multiple bays and small office area. Zoned Retail. Many uses. Let’s take a look before it’s gone! $135,000. New Listing! 3 Dana Drive. Gorgeous inside and out! 3/2, 1900+ sqft, 2 livings, great backyard/patio area. Call Jamie today! 4 AC +/- & 2 AC Lot available - on CR 1020. $55,000 & $25,000. Call for Details 162 Acres in Moline, tank, fenced, rolling terrain, very pretty! $2,800/ac! Call Jamie 13+/- acres zoned comm., with a 3.2 older home, HWY 190 & Western access. 2.83 AC on HWY 281 N., visibility from 3 major highways, $100,000 cash/owner finance. 402 E. 8th St., 3/2, 1,600+ sqft, large lot on busy Western Ave. Recently Remodeled. Call Jamie. REDUCED! $99,900 - OWNER FINANCING 10 or 20 AC, PR 3440 raw land for rural homesite; doublewide friendly! Call Jamie. 118 AC Ranch, with limestone home, great cover, hunting, tank, 2 wells, shop, views! Lometa area. $647,500 REDUCED $499,000. Really need to see this one! Call Jack. 1/2 AC +/- lot. Commercial or duplex, College St. $25,000.
~ 2200+/- sq.ft. Brick Home, on 4.8 wooded acres. This home has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large den with fireplace, formal living room, formal dining room, covered patio, enclosed double garage. Just outside of Lampasas on Hwy 183. $222,500. ~Very Nice 3BR/2BA Brick Home on fenced, corner lot, formal living room, dining room, den with fireplace, double enclosed garage, covered patio, porch, sprinkler system. $123,000. ~2BR-2BA home, central air and heat, fireplace, privacy fence 504 N. Spring in Lampasas. $59,000. ~10 quiet wooded acres with public water and electric available just off F.M. 580 east of Lampasas. $65,000. ~10 wooded, hill top acres with public water and electric along paved road. CR 3100 Lampasas County. $70,000. ~12 wooded acres with hill top view homesite, Kempner water, electric available, just off F.M. 1715 east of Lampasas. $70,000. ~4 acres frontage on Hwy 183 south of Lampasas, Kempner water available. $59,000. ~43+/- wooded acres with old rock house, barns, well electric, stock pond, county road frontage just north of Adamsville on CR 3800. $165,000. ~150+/- acres. Good hunting place, stock pond, wooded land, county road frontage. $2800 per acre. ~100 wooded acres, with everlasting spring, huntin’ shack, well, public water, paved county road near Izora. $3,950/acre. ~196+/-woodedacrehuntingplace,2stockponds,rockhouse,barns, electric, county road frontage, Lampasas County, $2800 per acre. ~346+/-acres,withlargelake,countyroadnearLampasas,$2,850/acre ~5,000 Sq. Ft. commercial bldg. $175,000. ~Large office/warehouse, with Sulphur Creek frontage $195,000.
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Help Wanted Job opening for front end, scheduling, collections and insurance processing person. Must have insurance experience and references. Please bring resume, in person, to Sulphur Springs Dental, 300 Central Texas Expressway, Lampasas. Part time Custodial Position available at New Covenant Church, 1604 CTE. Up to 30 hours per week (Flexible hours). Starting salary $8.25/ hr. Come by NCC office to pick up an application and job description. Heights Home Health Part time CNAs or attendants with experience needed in the Lampasas/Kempner area. Must be dependable and have reliable transportation. For more information, please call Heights Home Health at 1-800282-6125.
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Public Notice by law. c/o Greg Henderson Attorney at Law 512 East 4th St. Lampasas, Texas 76550 DATED the 27th day of September, 2013. /s/Greg Henderson Attorney for JUSTIN MILAM State Bar No.: 24062777 512 East 4th St. Lampasas, Texas 76550 Telephone: (512)556-6228 Facsimile: (512)556-8621 NOTICE TO BIDDERS LAMPASAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TxDOT CSJ # 1323LMPAS A “Notice to Bidders” is issued for the construction of airport improvements at the Lampasas Municipal Airport for: Hangar Apron improvements. Sealed bids need to be addressed and delivered to Finley DeGraffenried, City Manager, City Hall, 312 East Third Street, Lampasas, TX 76550. Bids will be received until 2:30 p.m. on November 12, 2013, then publicly opened and read.
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Probation given in drug case Jerry Lee Pierce, 40, of San Saba entered a guilty plea in 27th District Court last week on a charge of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. Judge John Gauntt gave the defendant 10 years’ probation and ordered him to attend a Substance Abuse Intermediate Facility Program. In other court proceedings, Lampasas resident Frederick Allen Tolbert was given five years’ deferred adjudication probation for theft over $1,500 and less than $20,000. He also must pay a $750 fine, court costs and attorney fees. Also, the 40-year-old Tolbert was ordered to continue on probation after a revocation hearing for prohibited substance in a correctional facility-alcohol/ drug/phone/tobacco. Dana Nicole Jennette, 34, of Lampasas received five years’ deferred adjudication probation and a $500 fine for theft over $1,500 and less than $20,00. For a driving while intoxicated and felony repetition charge against Duane Allan Dobbs, the
57-year-old Lampasas resident was given five years’ probation and must report to the Central Texas Treatment Center. Dobbs also is responsible for court costs and attorney fees. Two years’ deferred adjudication probation was assessed Francois Xavier Chain, 39, of Lampasas for possession of a controlled substance less than one gram. Chain also was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and $140 in restitution. Warrants were issued for the arrest of the following when they failed to show up for court: • Robert Lee Powell, 33, of Lampasas for criminal nonsupport. • Gary Eugene Aleman, 26, of Harker Heights for possession of a controlled substance over one gram and less than four grams. Plea hearings are today for: • Monica Marie Saenz, 30, of Bertram for theft over $1,500 and less than $20,000. • Trine Emilio Valles, 20, of Lampasas for assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.
Arraignments are set Nov. 8 for: • Clarence Michael Biddy, 33, of Lampasas on charges of possession of a controlled substance less than one gram and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, • Brent Levon Buchanan, 40, of Lampasas for assault family/ house member impede breath/ circulation. The Nov. 15 docket contains the following: • a revocation hearing for Timothy Casey Torrez, 40, of Abilene for criminal non-support. • an adjudication announcement for Dereck Andrew Cox, 24, of Lampasas on a charge of criminal mischief with a deadly weapon. • an adjudication hearing for Thomas Dean Edwards, 57, of Gatesville for possession of a controlled substance less than one gram. • a plea hearing for Timothy Marcus Miller, 58, for theft over $1,500 and less than $20,000. Jury trials are on tap Nov. 18 for: • Christopher Gregory Dixon, 46, of Copperas Cove for tamper/ fabricate physical evidence with
intent to impair a human corpse. • Lori Michelle Melendez, 34, for driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age. • Kenneth Alan Cornwell, 49, of Lampasas for tamper/fabricate physical evidence. On Dec. 6, pretrial hearings are on the docket for Antonia Lynn Carnley, 25, of Lampasas for hindering apprehension/ prosecution of a known felon; and for Brandon Lee Young, 21, of Lometa for assault family/house member impede breath/circulation. On a charge of sexual assault of a child, an open plea is expected to be held Dec. 13 for Gustavo Munoz Martinez, 53, of Lometa. A Dec. 16 jury trial is set for Jodi Lynn Strickland, 38, of Lampasas for assault on a public servant. For theft over $1,500 and less than $20,000, 21-year-old Jack Dilon Dickison of Burnet is slated for a Jan. 10, 2014, pretrial hearing. And jury trial is Jan. 27, 2014, for Peter Daniel Negrini, 50, of Lampasas. He is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Early voting ongoing
Interested candidates may apply in person at 1000 E Ave. J, Lampasas, TX or Resumes may be faxed to 512.556.6601 Attention Cindy RN, DON or Velia LVN, ADON
Bidders may view and obtain plan sets, free of charge, from Plans Online http://www.txdot. gov/insidetxdot/division/generalservices/plans-online.html. Or Public Notice bidders may buy plan sets from NOTICE TO CREDITORS the Reproduction companies Notice is hereby given that that are listed on the website. original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of KATRINNA Technical questions concernHAYNER, Deceased, were is- ing the specifications and plans PHOTO BY JEFF LOWE sued on September 27, 2013, should be directed to Larry in Cause No. 6520, pending Valdez, P.E., Parkhill, Smith & From left, Mike Kriegel, Rachael Flanigan, Shane Wilson, Geneva Karcher and Melissa in the County Court of LAM- Cooper, 806-473-2200. For Gonzales hold a certificate given to the Lampasas Central Appraisal District by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The certificate showed that the appraisal district met the PASAS County, Texas, to: other information please visit state’s required standards for governance, taxpayer assistance, operating standards and JUSTIN MILAM. the Aviation website procedures and methodology. All persons having claims http://www.txdot.gov/insideagainst this Estate which is txdot/division/aviation/projects currently being administered .html or call Beverly Longfelpercent in July, and 8.2 percent in to businesses and extending public are required to present them to low, TxDOT Aviation, at 512- By JEFF LOWE Staff Writer August 2012. utilities will bring in businesses that the undersigned within the time 416-4516. Finley DeGraffenried, Lampasas pay well. He added that supporting and in the manner prescribed Statistics indicate that city manager and executive workforce development through
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Early voting on nine state constitutional amendments and a proposed county homestead tax freeze for senior citizens will continue through Nov. 1. In addition, Lampasas County residents who live in Copperas Cove city limits can vote on a proposal to issue $6 million in bonds to build a fire station/ police substation. The early voting site is the county elections administrator’s office, 407 S. Pecan St. Polls will be open today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. will be offered Monday. From Tuesday through Nov. 1, voting times will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At press time Thursday morning, 212 people had voted in the county.
County unemployment close to state average
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS LAMPASAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S State Financial Accountability Rating Lampasas Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 6:00 p.m., November 4, 2013, in the Board Room, Administration Building, 207 West 8th, Lampasas, Texas. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Lampasas Independent School District’s rating on the state’s financial accountability system.
unemployment in Lampasas County is on par with the state average, and no major changes have been noted in the local rate of joblessness. The Texas Workforce Commission’s September 2013 newsletter, found at www. tracer2.com, shows the Lampasas County unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in August. The rate represents a slight decrease from the previous month, when 7.2 percent of the county’s potential labor force was without jobs. It is nearly identical to the 6.6 percent rate reported in August 2012. Statewide, the unemployment rate was 6.3 percent, down from 6.7
director of the Lampasas Economic Development Corp., said the statistics for Lampasas County do not necessarily represent the economic situation in the local area. DeGraffenried said the city’s economy is showing signs of growth and that unemployment does not seem to be a major problem here. “I don’t know that we have a real deficit [of jobs],” he said. “We’ve seen our sales tax [revenues] go up. We’re seeing new construction. I think there’s some positive things happening in Lampasas.” One key to boosting employment in Lampasas, deGraffenried said, is attracting higher-paying jobs. He hopes that offering incentives
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the Lampasas County Higher Education Center should stem unemployment, as better-educated citizens are more likely to find jobs. LCHEC provides training in several areas within the medical field, a sector of the economy that LCHEC Chief Operating Officer Amy McDaniel said is growing rapidly. While certification courses and training help students prepare for the workforce, Mrs. McDaniel said many trainees are not obtaining jobs locally but in larger cities. She said LCHEC students who are certified to become nurse’s aides or pharmacy techs, for example, have some local job options, but the city remains somewhat limited in the career opportunities it offers. Mrs. McDaniel said part of the reason for unemployment in Lampasas County is simply that it is a more rural area that does not have the job possibilities a larger city does. Given the obstacle of low population, the LCHEC official said she considers it a good sign that the county’s unemployment rate is near the state average. Transportation issues could be
a barrier to some local residents who do not have the means to commute to work in larger cities, but Mrs. McDaniel said trouble getting to work has not been a major problem for LCHEC trainees seeking employment. While some might argue that employment possibilities are stronger in larger communities, Texas Workforce Commission statistics show that is not always the case. Lampasas County’s rate of unemployment is lower than that of Bell and Coryell counties, which posted August rates of 6.8 percent and 8.6 percent, respectively. Hamilton and Mills counties, which both have lower populations than Lampasas County, had lower rates of unemployment – at 5.9 and 4.6 percent, respectively. San Saba County’s most recent jobless rate was 7.8 percent. In Burnet County, the rate was 4.9 percent, meaning Lampasas fell in the middle of the pack when compared to the six surrounding counties. TWC statistics show that the labor force in Lampasas County was 9,801 strong in August, and the total number of unemployed residents was 655. Statistics were not adjusted for seasonal changes in the job market.
Lometa girls prepare for basketball start Continued from 6A second-team all-district recognition last season, and Arellano received honorable mention. A total of 16 girls had turned out to practice as of Wednesday, Chapa said. The coach said aggressive defensive play will be one of his main points of emphasis this season. “Defense wins championships,” Chapa said. “My defense is constantly alternating every series. We’ll never stay in a 2-3 or 1-1-3.” Along with changing formations to keep opposing teams guessing, Chapa said he also plans to apply heavy pressure to rival offenses. “Ninety percent of the time, we come with a full-court press,” he said. The Lady Hornets’ style of defense will be “in your face” and aggressive, he added. The coach said he plans to run
a more conservative offense. Early in the season, Chapa hopes to fine-tune his defense as much as possible, and he said of the offense, “around district, they’ll be clicking.” The Lady Hornets’ youth is a challenge, but one Chapa believes they can overcome if they play well. “We’re a really young team,” he said, “We’ve just got to be physical and execute.” Lometa will compete in District 28 in Division II of Class 1A. The top three teams from the district will advance to the playoffs, while the district champion earns an automatic bye in the first round, Chapa said. The Lady Hornets’ first scrimmage is tomorrow against Richland Springs. Tip-off for the road game is set for 10 a.m. The first match-up of the regular season comes Nov. 5, when the team hosts Brookesmith.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Emergency personnel participate in Hazmat drill
Lampasas Fire Department personnel remove a “victim” from Windsor Foods during a hazardous materials spill drill that involved a number of emergency responders Tuesday morning. Two technicians from Hazmat Specialties Unlimited of Belton provide training for local hospital personnel in the wake of a disaster drill at Windsor Foods.
Rollins Brook Community Hospital employees and training officials wheel a patient to a tented area in preparation for a decontamination chamber.
Capital EMS paramedic Angela Douglas oversees the care of Roland Fritz, a “patient” being transported to Rollins Brook Community Hospital for treatment after Fritz was removed from the local food plant when he was “contaminated” from an anhydrous ammonia spill.
City Fire Marshal Reece Oestreich gets fitted with an air tank prior to his entrance into Windsor Foods during the drill. Firefighters J.P. Harris, at right, and Bart Baker offer their assistance.
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LFD firefighter Josh Straley puts on a Hazmat suit as he prepares for entry into Windsor Foods as part of a drill to test the readiness of local emergency responders.