FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Becky’s Sandwiches for an electrical outlet smoking on Tuesday.   • Report of a grass fire spreading on Bullock off Douthit which turned out to be a property owner burning tires on Wednesday. He was issued a citation for violation of city ordinance.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Oct 18—Welfare check, East Avenue B, Milano; medical call, Milam County; information, Gabriel Crossing, Thorndale; burn ban violation, CR 240; welfare check, Oak Park 3, Rockdale; alarm, CR 327; information, CR 2269;...

Some cooler weather recipes

So, what all have you eaten lately with this cooler weather? We’ve already had chili, spaghetti and hamburger soup, all made by Mom. I’m not big on cold weather but I do enjoy cold weather food. And it shows. Here’s a good crockpot recipe that would be better with thighs, in my opinion.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Thorndale Town & Country Club met at the country home of Paula Johnson with Paula and her sister, Becky Hozak, as hostesses. Seven club members were present. Games of “What’s in Your Purse” were played with the winner receiving a cute jack-o-lantern bucket with several prizes inside.

GAUSE NEWS

Gause ISD has an early out (12:30 p.m.) this Friday. Classes resume on Monday, Oct. 31 Gause Baptist Church will have their Fall Festival on Sunday. Everyone is invited to attend. Also, remember the church has adult Bible study on Tuesday evenings and everyone is invited to attend this activity.

Rockdale Fair youth livestock show results

Note: Books on the Rockdale Fair Livestock Show & Auction do not close until after The Reporter deadline. Names of buyers and totals for each animal will be published when they become available. Grand champion— Stiles Patin, Thorndale FFA. Reserve champion— Kenzie Hobbs, Thorndale 4-H. 3.

Rockdale Fair commercial heifer show results

Note: The complete Rockdale Fair Commercial Heifer Show results were not available before The Reporter deadline. Names of buyers and totals for each will be listed next week. Grand champion— Ann Warrick, Cameron FFA. Reserve champion— Kenan Mingus, Cameron 4-H. 3. Maddison Reed, Milano Jr. FFA. 4.

Scenes from the 2022 Rockdale Fair & Rodeo

2022 Rockdale Fair & Rodeo big hit over the weekend

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Sweet and sour pork, egg roll, oriental vegetables fluffy rice, Mandarin oranges, milk. Tuesday—Chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes, corn, Jell-O, milk. Wednesday—Hamburger on a bun, cheese slices, tomatoes, lettuce, baked beans, brownies, milk.