Doing good works

Girl Scouts of Central Texas are celebrating the organization’s centennial, the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Girl Scout troop in the area in 1921. The Milam County Girl Scouts is performing various good works around Milam County.

Temple College to offer 4 health-care programs

The Temple College Business and Continuing Education Division will offer four healthcare-related training programs in Taylor this fall. All four programs will enable interested residents to train for a new career in a year or less.

Donation for RHA

Hochheim Prairie Insurance of Rockdale recently donated money to the Rockdale Homecoming Association. At the check presentation from left to right are Eddie Dodd, who is the president of branch 142; Pat Watson, Debby Currey, Dee Maines, Mike Pruett and Ashley Pruett Crittenden. Reporter photo

Theater camp

These kids participated in the Milam Community Theater’s annual drama camp program recently. There were three separate weeks for the camps. This year’s camp production was “Charlotte’s Web.” Over 125 children ages 6 to 18 participated in the production sold out crowds. Submitted photo

Rockdale Rotary

Kara Clore, president and CEO of Strategy Consulting Group, talks with Gene Goeke, Rotary International assistant governor (center), and Rockdale Rotary Club President John Higgins Jr. last month at the club’s installation of officers held at the home of Whinstone’s Chad Harris. Photo by Steve Young

$4 million gift to benefit justice center at Prairie View A&M

A $4 million gift from The Brown Foundation, Inc. to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) will support President Ruth J. Simmons’ Strategic Initiatives, including the work of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice.

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

100 YEARS AGO... The board of directors of Rockdale Chamber of Commerce met with all 10 members present. The Kolb bridge on Brushy Creek was reported to be in bad condition, practically impassable.

New Chamber member

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce named Rustic Charm Decor & Boutique, 117 E. Cameron Ave., as the Business of the Month. They carry clothing, hats, jewelry, decor and body care products.

ORGANIZATIONS

MCT to present ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Milam Community Theatre will present “Charlotte’s Web” at their location at 408 South Columbus Avenue in Cameron. Upcoming performances are Friday and Saturday. Both performances are at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, with children 3 and under free.

A side dish and a pasta dish

With all of us doing lots of grilling during these summer months I thought I’d share a side dish that goes well with simple grilled meat. I’ve made this several times and it checks off a number of things I like: it’s savory, salty and easy. This recipe goes by many names but they are all the same.