DONATION

Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association donated $600 to MARC last Wednesday. On hand were (L-R) Eddie Dodd, Ann King, Ashley Crittenden and Mike Pruett.

New cell phone policy begins at Milano ISD

Milano ISD has a new cell phone policy in place. Students will not be allowed to use their phones during the school day. No phones, first bell to last bell. Students will now get to enjoy the art of conversation at lunch.

Cool food for hot days

Thinking of more “dog days of summer recipes” this week, and this one is a good start. It’s one of my favorite things to eat in hot weather. If you aren’t serving this right away, don’t add the cilantro and avocado until the last minute.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358 meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For more information call Rod at 512-429-3458. Milam County Ham Radio Club meeting Milam County Ham Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • Cefco for a gas spill on August 1 at 12:58 p.m. • Near US 79 and FM 1786 for a one vehicle accident with unknown injuries on August 2 at 3:49 p.m. • The 2500 block of North FM 487 for a one-vehicle accident with entrapment on August 3 at 6:32 p.m.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Mond a y— Ch i c k e n breast, wheat bread, macaroni and cheese, carrots, fruit cocktail, 2% milk. Tuesday—Sloppy Joe on a bun, potato wedges, coleslaw, hot spiced apple ring, 2% milk. We d ne s d ay— O ven baked chicken, roll, succotash, broccoli, fruit gelatin, 2% milk.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff's Office during the past week included: July 29—Civil matter, US 77; welfare check, Avenue F, Milano; motorist assist, Columbus Avenue, Cameron; follow up, FM 908; abandoned vehicle, FM 486; civil matter, Metcalfe Street, Rockdale; suspicious activity, FM 2095;...

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. • Trevon Deforious Holt, 35, Temple, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, in custody.

One felony arrest, one traffic accident reported this week

Rockdale Police Officers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Don Fegan, 78, Rockdale, was arrested by Ofc. Bielamowicz for injury to elderly and criminal mischief ($2,500 to $30,000). Accidents • Ofc. Lentz and Ofc.

The places you’ll go

“We love because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19) There might be times we wonder if God, like Elvis, has left the building. That’s about what’s going on in Psalm 13. In this Psalm the writer asks, “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?