BIBLE VERSE

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. —Psalm 34:15

Sunrise Service

Pastor David Wilman leads the music and worship during the First Presbyterian Church sunrise service in the Memorial Prayer Garden on church grounds on Easter morning last Sunday.

CHURCH NEWS

Graduation service for grads on Sunday Baccalaureate services will be held on Sunday, April 28, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Rockdale for the Class of 2019. Baccalaureate is an old Latin word for a sermon and worship service designed specifically for graduates.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Call additions or corrections to The Reporter, 446-5838. • American Cancer Society, Gaye Bland, memorial chair, 963 N. FM 908, Rockdale TX 76567. •American Heart Association Processing Center, PO Box 8411125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125. • American Legion Carlyle Post 0358, PO Box 501, Rockdale, TX 76567.

Earth Day 2019 in Rockdale

Over 130 Rockdale ISD students fanned out over the community Monday morning in the fifth annual local Earth Day observance. “Additionally, a group of 40 teachers and staff members, along with volunteers from the community, participated,” Dave Melton, event coordinator said.

Dewberry Jam run ahead on May 3rd

The 20th Annual Dewberry Jam Fiesta 5K and Kids 1K Run/Walk is set for Friday, May 3, beginning and ending at Veterans Memorial Park. It’s an evening event this year. Registration is 4 to 6 p.m. by the city pool with the kids 1K beginning 6 p.m.

Milano, Thorndale voting

Early voting continues on the same dates as above story in combined Milano city/ school elections and Thorn-dale city balloting. MILANO—The MISD Administration Building is the site for city and school voting. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday and again Tuesday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

FLAG RAISING

Donald David (R) and Debbie McKimmey raise the colors for the first time over Rockdale’s brand new police department in a brief ceremony last Wednesday morning, first day of occupation for Rockdale’s new police department. Members of American Legion Carlyle Post 358 salute in background.

Ceremony ahead May 4th

The public will get a chance to see the new PD with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 4. City Manager Chris Whittaker said the ribbon-cutting ceremony will feature the Communities in Concert Band and speeches at 10 a.m.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

MILESTONES COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Billie Wied to Mariano Llanas – Lots 1-2, Block 1, Terral Heights Addition, Section 1 (1,516). Stephen Heath Schlottman, Michelle Schlottman and Sandi Kaye Locklin to Deborah Delores Plowman and Sandra Lee Carter – Jose Leal Survey (1,526).