Recipe from French café á mourir pour
Daughter Kathy, granddaughter Kennedy and I went to Savannah, Georgia, last Wednesday to look at a college Kennedy is thinking of attending next year, if all works out. We were so impressed with the beautiful city—it is large with 400,000 inhabitants—but it doesn't have a big city feel. Full Story
O-kay! 5K grosses 8K for the Kay
Tomek overall race winner as 139 compete
The fourth annual Kay Theatre 5K Run/Unrun grossed $8,000 toward restoration of the Rockdale landmark as 139 persons participated in the event Saturday. That means the event has raised about $40,000 in its four-year history. The previous three runs netted a combined $35,000. Full Story
SENIOR CITIZENS MENU
Thursday, Oct. 1—Oven fried fish, fiesta corn, peas and carrots, whole wheat bread, cinnamon applesauce, 2% milk. Friday, Oct. 2—Chicken fajitas, spicy pinto beans, Spanish rice, lettuce and tomato salad, flour tortilla, spiced peaches, 2% milk. Full Story
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Taken from community calendars. For additions, call 446-5838. Birthdays Oct. 1—Jason Burns, Raymond Lehoski, Sherry Muston, Jessica Givens, Pam Pruett, Ted Randall. Oct. 2—Cindy Cryer, Pamela Hornby, Bennie Wayne Jones, James Blakely, Jenna Lewis, Ruby Box, Aesha McBride, Zoe Rydell, Tammy Sherman. Full Story
ENGAGED—
ENGAGED— Arthur and Sharon Garza of Rockdale are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlee Lynnette Garza, to Harold Wayne DeWalt II, son of Patty Ly'nell DeWalt and the late Harold Wayne DeWalt of Trinity. Both the bride-elect and prospective groom are 2008 graduates from Sam Houston State University and are currently residing in West Covina, California. Their nuptials will take place on March 6, 2010, at The Astin Mansion in College Station. Full Story
Local hero
Our Local Hero this week is Steven Jones. Steven has been a part of the Rockdale community for most of his life and he has always been involved in making our town better. He is quick to volunteer to help with anything that people need of him. Full Story
Thomases mark 50th anniversary in N.M.
Burnes and Louise Kohl Thomas (Cameron Yoeman Class of '58) celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at The Lodge in Cloudcroft, New Mexico with friends. Burnes and Louise reside in Odessa, Florida and Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Full Story
STORK REPORT
Shawn and Michelle Sanders of Troy announce the birth of their daughter, Alyssa Nicole Sanders, on Sept. 16, 2009, at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Alyssa was welcomed by a brother, Dallas Sanders of Troy. Grandparents are Ernie and Karen Glenn of Minerva, Ricky and Cheryl Sanders of Troy. Full Story
Medications and the elderly
COMMENTS FROM CHERYL
Older adults are prescribed more medications than any other age group. An estimated 30 percent of the prescription drugs are taken by 12 percent of the population (people over the age of 65). On average, a person over the age of 65 takes four to five prescriptions and two over-the-counter medicines. Full Story
Milano's 'Fall Fest' draws crowds to downtown
MILANO NEWS
Our small city was overflowing with friends, family and out-of-towners enjoying all of the many events going on over the weekend. The Gospel Fest was a blessing to our town. Thanks to all the entertainment groups that performed and the cooks that prepared the chuck wagon meal. Looking forward to next year's event. Full Story
Archaeology month touted with events
School program, courthouse tours slated to stoke interest
Plans are under way in Milam County to celebrate October as Archeology Month, according to an announcement by Judith Slusher, chair of the Archeology Committee tor the Milam County Historical Commission. Milam County Historical Commission members will visit fourth graders in each school located in Milam County.during this month. Full Story
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