Bird & Bee Farm gets recognition

The Texas Environmental Excellence Award for 2022 went to the Bird and Bee Farm right here in Milam County.

COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD

COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD—Rockdale Masonic Lodge #414 is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s Community Builder Award is Glenda Wiley. Ms. Wiley was presented this award on Friday May 6 in recognition of her many years of service to Rockdale and the surrounding area. Ms.

Four felony arrests made by RPD officers this week

Rockdale Police Officers made four felony arrests during the past week including: • Jessie Charles Mitchell, 40, Rockdale, was arrested by Sgt. Fain on a Milam County warrant for bond forfeiture/aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD responded to: • 325 North US 77 for a fire alarm that was then cancelled. A male had burned some food. • A landing zone for PHI for a pedestrian vs. vehicle victim. • West Cameron Ave. and Bowser for a utility pole leaning over.

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. • William Alan Bittle, 43, Temple, aggravated assault by public servant, sentenced to 10 years TDCHJ.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Call for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: May 10—Arrest made, North Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; motor assist, FM 486; welfare check, Sierra Drive, Rockdale’ welfare check, FM 487; welfare check, CR 342, Milano area; information, CR 323, Rockdale area; welfare...

DID YOU KNOW?

Summer vacations Summer vacations have long been a tradition in the United States. Perhaps because of school being out for several months during the summer season or the casual attitude summer weather promotes, many people choose to take their vacations in the summertime.

ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoa retirees to meet June 9 in Thorndale Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 9 at 5 p.m. at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall. The business meeting begins at 5:45 and then the election for officers. Meals will be $15.

REUNIONS

58th Appelt Reunion to be held June 5th The Appelt Family will be celebrating its 58th reunion on Sunday, June 5, at Appelt's Hill Hall in Hal lettsville. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon.

A salad with a little history

On Mother’s Day we had a feast of grilled ribeyes, grilled shrimp and grilled veggies. Noelia made a Melba salad which was a big hit. Here is the recipe in her words. With a salad measurements are unnecessary. If you Google “Melba Salad” there are recipes for the dressing.