BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH—Aaron’s Appliance was recognized for being the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month. On hand for the honors were (L-R) Jose Diaz, Brandon Dukes, Mark Pitts, Jake Schneebeli and Maria Reyes. Call Aaron’s for all your appliance and furniture needs.

ORGANIZATIONS

Historical Commission set to meet Monday The Milam County Historical Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at the historic Kay Theatre in Rockdale. The purpose of this Commission is to preserve, protect and promote history within the county.

Spring recipes using lemon

The farmers market is starting on April 2 and I’m excited to go see all the spring produce. Mom made regular spaghetti recently and it was very good. Here is a more spring-like version that is also vegetarian if you’re into that kind of thing. Basil and lemon go very well together.

National Nutrition Month

In March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme, Celebrate a World of Flavors, embraces global cultures, cuisines and inclusivity, plus highlights the expertise of registered dietitian nutritionists.

RVFD DONATION

RVFD DONATION—Kathryne and Ward Roddam of Real Estate by Kathryne made a generous donation of $10,000 to the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department. Kathryne Roddam was a schoolteacher for 27 years before becoming a Realtor for Keller Williams Realty.

MARC DONATION

MARC DONATION—The annual MARC Ride will he held on June 11 and The Bad to the Bone Riders, “Would like to thank Rockdale Brookshire Bros.

VFD annual fundraiser tickets on sale

The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual fundraiser at the KC Hall on April 23 from 5 p.m. to midnight. A meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Ticket sales began on Feb. 14 and are $150 per couple.

Pack Pals gets donation for food

The Pack Pals program provides a weekend supply of nutritious food for children when school lunch and breakfast is unavailable on a weekend or a school holiday. Each food bag contains two breakfasts, two lunches and two snacks.

SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS

SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS—Milam County Junior Livestock Show baked goods showmanship winners from Milam County 4-H are (L-R) Bohn Towery, Cameron 4-H, PeeWee; Macelyn Furmage, Cameron 4-H, Junior; and Klay Eschberger, Rockdale 4-H, Senior. Submitted photo

Fajitas and pasta salad recipes

Here’s a recipe for indoor fajitas. This recipe includes the seasoning, but if you have a favorite bottled seasoning for fajitas just use that to make it easier.