Series of meetings set for water rate input
A series of public, town hall, meetings have been scheduled for early in 2019 to discuss Rockdale’s changing water rate situation.
On Monday, city council members heard preliminary figures on how much water and sewer rates will need to be increased to cover a 30-year, $48-million expenditure to replace the city’s water and sewer systems. (See story, page 1A).
Whittaker said public meetings will be held the following dates and places:
• Jan. 3, New Hope Baptist Church.
• Jan. 14, regular monthly city council meeting, moved to Patterson Civic Center.
• Jan. 17, Patterson Civic Center.
• Feb. 11, regular monthly city council meeting, site to be announced.
At Monday’s session it was suggested the city purchase water from Southwest Milam Water Supply Corporation as part of its overhaul.
Whittaker said he supports the idea and noted Southwest Milam has been asked to make a written proposal to bring to the council on Jan. 14.
“This would get us away from managing water quality and gives us the ability to reduce current costs, employees and not have to worry about economic development issues when it comes to the capacity of our system,” he said.
More turkey winners
listed by Chamber
More turkey winners in the annual holiday giveaway sponsored by local businesses through the Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center have been listed as follows:
Steve Honeycutt, Atmos Energy; Glenna Lynn, KRXT; Kathy McGowan, Aaron’s Sales & Lease; Ronnie Elliott, Steve Young.
Wilbert Iselt, Kindred Hospice; Carolyn Taylor, Atmos Energy; Mathis Moore, Attorneys of Texas Title; Vernell Schneider, Rockdale Signs & Photography.
Barbara Gonser, Fastenal; Cindy Cates, Atmos Energy; Colt Key, Pruett Insurance; Dennis Pelzel, The Rockdale Reporter.
Gloria Garcia, Lone Star Premier Real Estate/ Rebecca Vasquez; Glen Faykus, Atmos Energy; Derek Caffey, Law Offices of Gretchen McCord; Gilbert Moreno, All Around the World Travel Agency/Kay Mantey.
Martha Diver, Atmos Energy; Maria Ruelas, Rock-dale Signs & Photography; Marjorie Menzel, The Rock-dale Reporter; Dana Mora, Days Inn.
Community Theater staging ‘Scrooge’ play
CAMERON—Milam Community Theater announces its 2018 Christmas production “A Fairytale Christmas Carol,” based on Charles Dickens’ classic character Ebenezer Scrooge,
Brenda Sanders, spokesperson for the theater group, said the plays sees Scrooge represented as the Big Bad Wolf.
“He is visited by three unusual spirits and surrounded by a cast of other famous fairytale creatures,” she said.
“Come bask in the glow of all things Christmas including complimentary pictures with Mr. Kringle,” Sanders said.
Complimentary hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be provided.
Staging is at the Williams Event Center this weekend only.
Schedule is:
Friday, Dec. 14, curtain at 7 p.m.
Saturday, , Dec. 15, curtain at 7: p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16, curtain at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain.
Tickets can be found online at www.milamcommunitytheater.com or purchased at the door.
Jail ‘visitors’ lauded for aiding county finances
CAMERON—Milam County Commissioners looked over their financial status Monday during a regular session and heard some good news.
County Judge Dave Barkemeyer noted the Milam County Sheriff’s Department ongoing plan of housing “overflow” Coryell County prisoners in the Milam Jail continues to pay off.
He noted revenue from that program netted Milam about $700,000 in 2018 and helped the county compile $935,000 in reserves to date.
“It’s been a great help to us in being able to exceed our budget (revenue),” he said.
Barkemeyer was honored after the session with a reception commemorating his eight years as county judge.
Appraisal District sets closing for training
CAMERON—The Milam Appraisal District (AD) will close on Monday (Dec. 17) for staff training, according to Chief Appraiser Dyann White.
She said the office, 120 North Houston in Cameron, will reopen at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Cattle Raisers probe leads to indictment
CAMERON—The indictment of a Cameron man last month was the result of an investigation by the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
A Milam County Grand Jury indicted Kenneth Kirk, 64, on three counts of forgery.
According to TSCRA Special Ranger Hal Dumas, the charge references three checks, totaling over $10,000 and believed to be forged, passed at a convenience store.
The investigation concluded the checks were for the sale of livestock. The TSCRA said additional cases continue to be under investigation.
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