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Chili at the Depot set for November 14 Choo-Choo Chili at the Depot will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Depot in a drive-through fashion. Tickets are $10 and include chili, condiments and dessert.

GAUSE NEWS

We went to the community center and got our annual flu shot for this year. Gause ISD students have an early release on Friday. Report cards go home on Nov. 11 and that will determine who will be participating in the sports activities. Thanksgiving holidays will be Nov. 23-27. Then on Dec.

Get in the habit of saving more each month

Saving is a vital component of financial planning. However, more than half of Americans are saving too little and do not have an accurate grasp of their spending habits.

Rockdale gets in the spirit of Halloween

This is one of those things you don’t want to bump into in the night. He was last seen prowling around Calhoun. PHOTO ABOVE: Witches on Murray Avenue were spotted getting their brew of meanness ready for a night of trickery.

Big voter turnout

It appears that fears about the novel coronavirus are not going to deter voters. Reports from around the nation show people motivated to line up and cast their vote. Let’s celebrate that for a moment — our simple, often-forgotten freedoms to choose our elected leaders.

Halloween, Choo-Choo Chili, Bartsch award

I have a friend, Cathy, who keeps up with the number of steps she takes every day for health and weight loss purposes. My phone has one of those step-counting things built in so I decided to check it out and see where I stand. I’m averaging 6,500 steps per day.

Updates on county government projects

Your Milam County government is working on several important projects for the betterment of the county. Below are just a few of interest: • Flood plain mapping—We have no flood plain map of Milam County.

Looking back... 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO... Rockdale’s big co-operative sale by all merchants of the city, was a success in spite of the many handicaps under which it labored. The crowds were from all portions of the county and they made liberal purchases. The Chamber of Commerce directors held an interesting meeting. J.

Our Chamber

On page 7A of this week’s paper you will find a full-page ad announcing the winners of the first annual Best of Rockdale contest sponsored by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rockdale will miss Mike Dear editor, As Mike Brown retires from his tenure as editor of The Rockdale Reporter, I am remembering with pleasure his efficient and supportive service to Rockdale. He was always loyal and caring to our little community.