How students can manage finals week stress

Graduation season is often characterized as a joyous time for students and their families. There's truth to such characterizations, as students, their parents, siblings, and other loved ones see graduation as the culmination of years of hard work.

EARTH DAY

EARTH DAY

Annual MARC Ride coming June 14

The 24th annual MARC Ride will be held on Saturday, June 14 at The Ranch with registration starting at 9 a.m. This annual ride benefits the Milam Adult Resource Center and is the centers biggest fundraiser of the year. The ride fee is $20 per rider or $25 if you have a passenger.

Todd is Rotary Roll of Fame honoree

Rockdale Rotary Club member Gordon Todd has been honored as a member of the Rotary District 5870 Hall of Fame, recognizing his three-decades-plus of civic, club and community service.

GREAT JOB

GREAT JOB

Riggs named new librarian

The City of Rockdale is excited to welcome Lisa Riggs as the new Library Director of the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. Her first day on the job in Rockdale was April 14.

QUICK LOOK

Matinee Musical Club, Rockdale’s oldest organization, will host First Friday Coffee this Friday, May 2, at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. Come and meet Lisa Riggs, the city’s new librarian. The coffee runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and all are invited.

ORGANIZATIONS

The American Legion Post 358meets 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 Radio Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

REUNIONS

Appelt reunion set for June 1 in Hallettsville The Appelt Fami ly Reunion will be held Sunday, June 1, at Appelt’s Hill Hall in Hallettsville. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with lunch at 12-noon. Stew, sausage, side dishes and drinks will be provided.

One felony arrest, two traffic accidents during the past week

Rockdale Police Offi cers made one felony arrest during the past week: • Julius Anthony Aguirre, 19, Rosebud, was arrest by Sgt. Richardson for possession of a controlled substance (less than 1 gram). Accidents • Ofc.