Amateur Radio Club sets exams Saturday
The Milam Amateur Radio Club will hold amateur radio exams Saturday at the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Rock House Office.
Exams will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until the last exam is finished, according to Stuart Wolfe, club president.
“Walk-ins are welcome,” he said. For more information email KG5DUO2ARRL.NET.
Save Old City Hall
group seeks photos
The Save the Old City Hall (STOCH) continues to be interested in the preservation of the 1895 building which, until last month, served as Rockdale’s police station.
Geri Burnett, STOCH member said the group “requests and encourages” anyone with photos and/ or memories of the building to contact her at 512-446-5057.
“STOCH would like to collect the memories and share them at a later date,” she said.
Alcoa retirees slate
meeting for June 13th
THORNDALE—The next meeting of Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will be Thursday, June 23 at the Thorndale VFW Hall, according to Doug Williams, organization president.
He said doors will open at 5 p.m. with a short business meeting around 5:45.
“Dessert group will be those with last names beginning with A through L,” he said.
Historical Commission set to meet June 10th
The Milam County Historical Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, according to Beth Books, spokesperson.
Meeting site is Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, also known as Marak Catholic Church.
It is located 6.5 miles north of Cameron on FM 2269.
Railroad Museum sets activities for summer
CAMERON—The Milam County Railroad Museum is hosting a summer camp for boys and girls interested in learning more about railroads and model railroading, according to Jamie Larson, spokesman.
The camp will be held July 10-12 and continue July 15-19 at the museum in downtown Cameron.
Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 12-noon each day.
“Participants must be between ages 8 and 18,” he said. “We encourage parent participation with the students but it is not required.”
He said volunteers are always appreciated.
Larson said Campers have the opportunity to learn about real-life railroading.
An instructor from Operation Lifesaver will highlight safe practices when encountering railroad equipment and trains.
“Our museum’s experienced modelers will share hands-on opportunities to learn how to build various aspects of a model train,” he said.
SKILLS—Larson said skills taught will include using modeling materials and tools safely, designing a model train layout, laying track, creating landscape, use of model vehicles and figures, and constructing models of buildings.
“Campers will also operate the trains and switches on the museum’s Old Town Cameron layout,” he said.
Campers will take a field trip to the 1906 Rockdale International & Great Northern Depot-Museum and ride an Amtrak passenger train from Taylor to Temple.
In Temple, campers will visit the Temple Railroad Museum and the Centra MOD model trains.
He said all participants will receive a camp T-shirt.
SIGNUP—Cost to participate in the camp is $40.
To register, pick up an application at the Historical Museum in Cameron during operating hours or at the Milam County Railroad Museum on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“You may also complete your application online at our website, www.mcrmotc.org,” he said.
Larson said the first 15 applicants will be accepted.
Signup deadline is June
22.
For more information check the Milam County Railroad Museum website or contact Larson at 512-455-9591.
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