Recipes for cooler weather

Last week when I was delivering papers on Wednesday it was only 80 degrees which means it’ll either start getting cooler or the temperature will go back up to 100 degrees. Who knows? Here’s a fish recipe with a creamy sauce which I could eat any time.

CHURCH NEWS

First Baptist Church to celebrate 150 years The Sesquicentennial isn’t over yet. On Sunday, Sept. 22, First Baptist Church will celebrate 150 years of faithful Christian service and ministry with a 10:30 a.m. service and a 3 p.m. service. Former pastors, staff and members will be in attendance.

Get an A in Bible but flunking Christianity

The late Fred Craddock was a Disciples of Christ minister at Cherry Log Christian Church in Georgia and also a seminary professor: he was a teacher of preachers. Fred was a storyteller par excellence for a generation of Christians.

Two bean recipes and steak

Iran across this recipe the other day and realized I haven’t made this in a very long time. And since green beans are in season up until early fall — and even later around these parts — now is a good time to make them. This recipe uses smoked turkey necks, but any smoked meat will work.

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO W.T. Magee, principal of Rockdale High School, was here Tuesday from his home in Georgetown and conferred with Supt. W.A. Franklin, members of the school board and football players of the 1924 squad. It was decided that Mr.

VOLUNTEERS WITH A MISSION

Girl Scouts and Rotarians cleaned up and painted the City of Rockdale's Skate Park on Saturday putting in six hours of work to make it look nice.

ANIMAL PRESENTATION

Rockdale Junior High students enjoyed a presentation by Barn Hill Preserve last week and learned about animals and their ecosystems. Some of the animals the students got to see were a baby armadillo, an owl, a lizard and a salamander.

Peace Lutheran sets silent Luther film to music

Peace Lutheran Church hosted a special showing of the classic 1923 silent movie Martin Luther on Aug. 25. As attendees entered the fellowship hall, the smell of freshly popped popcorn greeted them, setting the tone for a relaxed and engaging evening.

Overnight oats for a healthy, easy breakfast

Did you know that whole grains are key to a healthy diet? They’re packed with nutrients that support brain health and keep you energized throughout the day. .

Summer tree care tips

The past few summers have been especially difficult for our trees. Periods of drought, record high temperatures, along with some extended winter freezes have given significant obstacles to overcome.