CHURCH NEWS

First Presbyterian lists month’s activities The Lenten schedule at First Presbyterian Church has been announced as follows: • March 17—9:45 a.m., gather for coffee and fellowship prior to 10:30 worship service. • March 18 —Church host the monthly meeting of the Matinee Musical Club.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.

Thomason named to world-class drum and bugle corps

Rockdale resident and percussionist Sophie Thomason has been named to the Boston Crusaders, one of the top drum-and-bugle corps in the world. Thomason, has been a percussionist since age 10.

Plant ID competitors win at Houston show

MILAM 4-H NEWS Milam County 4-H members competed at the Houston Livestock Show/Hackamore Plant ID Contest earlier this month. Results for Milam competitors: Seniors First-place team—Heath Hollas, Kaylee Jackson, Mason Lindig and Rebecca Kostroun.

A DAY AT THE DEPOT

—As part of the Texas Public School Week, some Rockdale Elementary School students toured Rockdale’s International & Great Northern Depot Museum. “The students’ generous donation toward the preservation of the depot is greatly appreciated,” Lori McVoy, Rockdale Historical Society president said.

Sleep time: It’s more than a big yawn

RISD REPORT Yawning as I am writing this introduction. Sometimes we as adults find it difficult to get enough sleep during the week or even on weekends. In my youth, I wanted to stay up until midnight and sleep until noon if allowed, but of course that never happened.

RIBBON-CUTTINGS

—Here are two of the many ribbon-cuttings held recently for new members of the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Top, Mary Kay by Theresa Pore. Theresa and Royal Pore were on hand to snip the ribbon. Below, the ribbon-cutting for Jo Ireland CPA at 102 East Cameron.

GAUSE NEWS

Alfred Coats is home from recent surgery and is recovering well. Thanks to all of you who participated in buying items at the Gause Baptist Church bake sale. It was a success. Bessie Wise is at Crossroads Nursing Facility in Hearne and is slowly recovering. Please keep her in your prayers.