Heifer sale $238,000-plus

The Rockdale Fair’s Commercial Heifer show raised at least $238,265 for Milam County 4-H and FFA youth Saturday. That was the total as of Monday afternoon, according to Cindy Hughes, RFA president, who said the books will remain open until midweek. All time record is $312,505 in 2015.

Christmas cottage ahead Nov. 8th

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Christmas Cottage provides you an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts and decorations, get new ideas and enjoy a great lunch. Mark Nov. 8 on your calendar for the Christmas Cottage and Craft Fair at Bea’s Kitchen on the courthouse square in Cameron.

362 entries in home economics show

The Rockdale Fair’s Home Economics Division was held Oct. 14—16. A total of 362 entries were received. Best of Show winners were, • Beginner—Liam Whalen. • Junior—Jesalyn Miller. • Intermediate—Krysten Jones. • Senior—Cinch Pilkey. • Adult—Lisa Martin.

Gause Baptist Church Fall Fest set for Sunday

GAUSE NEWS Gause Baptist Church will hold their Fall Festival at the Family Life Center on Sunday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. There will be plenty of food to buy for your lunch. SCHOOL EVENTS— Gause School will have fall picture retakes on Oct. 30. Check with the school for the time. On Oct.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Anna Marya Bland to Charles Bland – Lot 10, Block 3, Coffield Addition, Section 2 (3,816). Anna Marya Bland to ICC Homes Inc. – Lots 1-2, Block 15, Rockdale (3,817). Carolyn Burke to Cindy Thweatt Custody IRA (3,823). Stuart Caffey to Dauphen Jackson – 2.

Elementary Fall Fest to be held Oct. 30th

MILANO NEWS Milano Elementary Fall Festival will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the school campus. There will be games, booths, rides, concessions and so much more. This is always such a great fundraiser and a fun time for the entire family.

ORGANIZATIONS

Surviving the holidays seminar set for Nov. 7th GriefShare coordinator Malda Burns is offering a seminar on surviving the holidays after a loved one’s death on Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Registration fee is $5. Child care will not be available.

HONOR ROLLS

Thorndale Middle School First Nine Weeks All-A Sixth grade—Juan Acosta, Allyson Gerren, Jackson Gerren. Seventh grade—Natalie Cabrera, Emily Northcott, Morgan Rabel.

CHURCH NEWS

First Presbyterian announces fall activities Trick-or-treaters will be welcomed for the annual Trunk or Treat celebration at The All Saints Pavilion at 5:30 on Oct. 31. The third annual Classic Car Show and Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 16.

MOTHER’S DAY OUT