Christmas Roundup applications available

Plans for Rockdale Christmas Roundup are now underway. Applications can be picked up at The Rockdale Reporter, Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library, Citizens National Bank, Classic Bank, Rockdale Federal Credit Union, Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, Rockdale City Hall and local churches.

Good school attendance vital to success beyond high school

While high school attendance may not be an exciting topic of conversation, it is extremely important for our students. Attendance is crucial for student success at any level. Poor attendance can affect many areas of the student’s academic career as well their life beyond high school.

DONATIONS—

When Rollo Insurance held their twoyearanniversary two weeks ago, owner Nathan Blanddecided to make it a fundraiser. The company was ableto raise $814 for Pack Pals and $200 for the ChristmasRoundup. Here Bland is presenting the check forRoundup to Pam Kaufmann.

Officers make three felony arrests, respond to three traffic accidents

POLICE REPORT Rockdale Police Officers made three felony arrests during the past week including: • Steven Michael Julius, 47, Rockdale, was arrested on Tuesday for two Milam County warrants for violation of probation/motion to proceed for forgery of financial instrument, and violation of probation...

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.   • James Edward Collier, 70, Davilla, public intoxication, fined $183, released.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1002 Haley Avenue for a possible gas leak on Saturday but none was found.   • Childress and West Cameron Avenue for a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Saturday.   • East Cameron Avenue for a vehicle vs. deer accident on West Cameron Avenue on Saturday.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Nov. 8—Medical call, CR 250A, Maysfield area; traffic complaint, US 190; welfare check, FM 112; information, CR 406; assault, Cameron area; assault, Praesel Addition, Rockdale; information, Cypress Trail Loop, Rockdale.

GAUSE NEWS

Wow! What a dreary, cloudy and cold Monday. It is that time of year, isn’t it? You all know me well enough to know I complain whatever season of the year. Sunday our family attended the funeral of Wayne’s youngest sister, Dinah.

ROCKDALE MULTISERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, zucchini squash, fruit cocktail, wheat bread, milk. Tuesday—Hamburger with bun, fries, cookies, milk. Wednesday—Turkey slices with gravy, cornbread dressing, sweet potatoes, cherry cobbler, cranberry sauce, roll. Thursday— Closed for Thanksgiving.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Nov. 17—Hayden Zapata.