MHS cheerleader Todd to appear in London parade

Milano high school senior cheerleader Taylor Todd will be representing her school and state at the London New Year’s parade as an All-American cheerleader. She is the daughter of Craig and Debbie Todd of Gause. Her mother is accompanying her on the trip that runs Dec. 26 through Jan. 2.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.

ANGEL TREES

A new Christmas tradition was started in Rockdale for Christmas 2018. “Thanks to the efforts of Ziggy Oliver and Deta Donnelly, Rockdale had ‘Angel Trees’ placed around town to benefit senior citizens,” spokesperson Denice Doss said.

CHURCH NEWS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events at local area churches. Email mike@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Next grief ministries session ahead Jan. 7th Meadowbrook Baptist Church is sponsoring new ministries for the community entitled “GriefShare.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Call additions or corrections to The Reporter, 446-5838. • American Cancer Society, Gaye Bland, memorial chair, 963 N. FM 908, Rockdale TX 76567. • American Heart Association Processing Center, PO Box 8411125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.

LIGHTING WINNERS—

Winners in the annual Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Lighting Contest gathered at the Chamber Visitor Center for a group photo: Front row (L-R) Calvin Ivins, Glenda Guthrie, Tim Guthrie, 703 Vogel; Megan and Cutler Brantley, Charming Blossoms; Glenda Wiley, 1504 Pecos; back row, Caitlyn Ivins, 703...

RJH MUSICIANS—

This fall RJH had students audition for the All Region Band. Students selected to that honors band performed a concert earlier this month at the Jerry Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts in Bastrop.

What’s stopping you is you

He told me to tell you that There is a story about a little girl who was asked if she got all she wanted for Christmas. She said, “No, but then again it’s not my birthday.” The way we celebrate the birth of Christ is more than a bit dysfunctional isn’t it?

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

RCS food pantry Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of non-perishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter.

Lighting up the night in Rockdale

Winners in the annual Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center lighting contest have been announced as follows: RESIDENTIAL DIVISION Best overall—503 East Bell, Gerald and Tammy Stephenson and Dylan Diestel. Best lights—205 Bowser, Paul and Susan Rodersheimer.