Health Department lists flu shot schedule
The Milam County Health Department will host flu shot clinics on three dates next week as follows:
• Tuesday (Nov. 12), Milano Senior Citizens Center, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 13, Gause Community Center, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Friday, Nov. 15—Buckholts Community Center.
According to the Health Department, the vaccine will be given at no cost to those with Medicare Part B (must present card) while all others will be charged $30, cash or check.
The Milano clinic will give shots for patients six months or older while the Gause and Buckholts clinics will accept patients ages three years and older.
‘Chili at the depot’ set for Saturday, 11 to 3
The annual Rockdale Historical Society chili luncheon to benefit the I&GN Depot Museum has a new home Saturday.
Well, it’s an old home, the depot itself, constructed in 1906, but previous chili luncheons had been held at Fair Park.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homemade chili will be available to eat-in or take out and there will be desserts, a silent auction and live entertainment,
All proceeds go to maintenance of the depot-museum.
Thanksgiving service now in planning phase
Event planners for Rock-dale’s 19th annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Luncheon are seeking participation from the public.
The event, which serves hundreds of Thanksgiving meals, is set for Nov. 23 in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall.
Organizers said the past 18 meals were very successful, thanks to the donations made by the community from surrounding businesses and organizations and the general public.
Donations to the 2019 meal need to be in by Nov. 20.
“We greatly appreciate any time effort or donations you, your church, business or organization is able to bless our community with,” the organizers said.
For more information, or for any questions, contact one of the following:
• Pamela King, 512-543-5003.
• Vera Rivers, 512-430-0398.
• Pearlie Mack, 512-446-6626.
• Linda Thompson, 817-703-1961.
Decorations sought for 2019 holiday season
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce wants businesses to start thinking now about decorating for the holidays.
“We ask that you have your decorating completed by Nov. 22, the day before we expect visitors for the Whistle Stop Wine tour and Holiday Lights Festival Nov. 23, Denise Brock, Chamber executive director, said.
She also noted the 2019 Christmas Parade is a week later this year, planned for Dec. 14.
Oney Toy Run slated for Dec. 7 at The Ranch
The 14th Annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning and ending at The Ranch.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. on that morning with the first bike out at 11.
Last bike will return not later than 4 p.m.
Registration is $20 per rider, $25 with passenger, or a new toy valued at $25. Registration fee includes food for participants.
Short-sleeve T-shirts will be available for $20, long-sleeve for $25 (pre-order only) with the deadline to order Nov. 4.
Call 512-698-2784 to order.
Stops for the day will be Bob’s Steakhouse in Cameron, Cliff’s Tavern in Rock-dale, Cyndi’s Hawg Hangout in Hogg, Nat’s near Milano, winding up back at The Ranch.
There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing.
For more information call Charles Starr at 512-540-2561 or Neal Ferrell at 512-299-7446.
Memorial ‘ruck-n-ride’ to honor fallen soldiers
A memorial “ruck and ride” to honor two Milam County men who died in the Global War on Terror is set for Saturday, Nov. 16, along highways named for them.
A portion of US 77 north of Rockdale is named for Master Sgt. Charles Price, while a segment north of Cameron is named for 2nd Lt. Darryn Andrews, both Cameron natives.
The event will begin with a ruck—moving gear by backpack—along the Andrews segment at 2 p.m., starting from Cameron’s City Park.
A motorcycle and classic car procession will begin at 3 p.m. from Rockdale Brook-shire Bros. and travel along the Price segment.
The two streams of travel will meet at Cameron City Park at 3:15 p.m. and a presentation honoring all county and municipalities’ military, law enforcement, fire and emergency responders follows at 3:30 p.m.
Organizer Bobbie Wiseman said all Milam service members, present and past are invited to join. “Usually a ruck requires a weighted backpack. However that won’t be necessary for our memorial ruck,” she said.
Motorcycle-deer crash Friday near Milano
A College Station resident was involved in a motorcycle-deer collision Friday between Rockdale and Milano on US 79.
The driver was listed as Hamza Akber, according to the DPS. Location was near the intersection of County Road 338. The incident was reported at 7:04 p.m.
The Milano VFD and American Medical Response responded.
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