Earth Day sees many beautification projects

Rockdale Earth Day held their 10th annual Day of Service on Friday morning with several projects going on around town. The day started in the RHS gymnasium at 8:30 with about 50 student volunteers signed up to work.

County workforce participation rate

This will be the last entry on our discussion on workforce- related information and we have saved the challenging topic for last – the workforce participation rate.

Monzingo leaves Rockdale MDD board

At Monday night’s Rockdale Municipal Development District’s board meeting Dr. Denise Monzingo was presented with an appreciation plaque for her years of service to the board as she is exiting the board which leaves a place open.

OPEN HOUSE

The MARC Center held a successful open house last Tuesday to show attendees all of the things they do for their consumers.

QUICK LOOK

Brookshire Brothers will hold a crawfish and shrimp boil benefit to raise money for long-time store manager Jerry Pulley on May 4 from 11 a.m. until sold out. Pulley has been with the company for 32 years. He has recently been diagnosed with two brain tumors and is currently undergoing treatment.

Milano school board election set for May 4

School Board Elections for Milano are May 4th. Early voting will be through April 30th at the Milano Community Center. SOFTBALL— Softball playoffs will begin in Belton against Goldwaithe this Friday and Saturday. Check the school’s website for times and exact locations.

ORGANIZATIONS

There’s a new shop in town at Street Ministries at 225 N. Main St.. The shop is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sells a variety of Christian- themed merchandise.

Fruity spring desserts

This week I've got some spr ingy f ruit desserts for you, and two of them are family favorites from my mom. We usually have one or the other on Easter, but we didn't this year. We are having our annual shrimp boil for Mother's Day this year and I'll bet one of these first two will be on the menu.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Brandon Lee Butts, 30, Lockhart. possession of a controlled substance (1 to 4 grams), in custody.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included: April 16—911 abandoned call, Regina Court, Thorndale; information, CR 202A; information, Maple; civil matter, CR 267; welfare check, FM 486; 911 abandoned call, FM 2095; suspicious vehicle, FM 2268; abandoned vehicle, US 79;...