Fun part-time job ideas for retirees

Dear Savvy Senior, As a 68- year- old retiree, I’m interested in fi nding a fun part- time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low- stress part- time jobs that are popular among retirees?

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: March 28—Disturbance, Rockdale West Road, Rockdale; animal call, CR 455; disturbance, Oak Lawn Drive, Rockdale; property crimes, CR 228; information, CR 232B, Minerva area; medical call, Cypress Trail Loop, Rockdale.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • US 77 and FM 908 on Friday for a two-vehicle accident between and SUV and an 18-wheeler which was blocking he roadway. Injuries were minor. • An area on Fairview Drive on Saturday for a subject using Tannerite (binary explosive targets using in firearms practice).

Significance of various symbols of Easter

Easter Sunday is a day when Christians across the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Data from the Pew Research Center indicates there are approximately 2.4 billion Christians across the globe, which accounts for nearly one-third of the global population.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

April 6—Fish, fries, coleslaw, bread, cherry cobbler, milk. April 10—Lasagna, roll, broccoli, carrots, cake, milk. April 11—Pulled pork au jus with bun, baked beans, potato salad, oranges, milk. April 12—Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, spinach, apple cobbler, wheat bread, milk.

RISD stresses importance of student attendance

As the spring semester of the PreK-12 school year kicks into full gear, teachers and administrators are reminding students and parents of the importance of attendance and finishing the year strong.

Gibson gives board project updates

At Monday night’s short Rockdale Municipal Development District (RMDD) board meeting Director of Economic Development Jim Gibson gave the board members updates on several different projects. The Cornerstone Development subdivision project is moving along and groundbreaking should begin in June.

New POSGCD program for water wells

The board of directors for Post Oak Savanna Groundwater Conservation District announced a new program for plugging unused wells at their last meeting.

FARMER’S MARKET—

FARMER’S MARKET

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Milam County CPS fundraiser set for Saturday A six-foot f lamingo may appear in your yard soon because the Milam County Child Protective Services Flamingo Fundraiser starts on Saturday as part of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month.