Over 1,000

That’s how many Rockdale-area residents had their Christmas made a little brighter by Christmas Roundup, Rockdale’s annual program of cheer to the less fortunate. Monday and Tuesday, Roundup volunteers distributed boxes of toys and food to 1,069 persons—over 600 of them children—in 320 families.

FOR PLACE OF HOPE—

RVOS Rockdale Lodge 149 President Doug Williams presents a check for $600 to Danice Hurt, Place of Hope Pregnancy Center board member. From left are RVOS member Bea Williams, Doug Williams, Danice Hurt, Lodge Secretary Debra Konarik and Mary Ross also with the Place of Hope.

It’s a busy elementary

RISD REPORT The holidays are always a very special time of year for all students, but it seems to be extra special for our elementary students.

When do we close schools?

MISD REPORT When we experience ice/ sleet/snow and start school late, the district respects the decision of parents not to send their children to school. On days such as these, a student’s absence is counted as excused.

KEEPING THEM WARM—

Rockdale Masonic Lodge No. 414 AF&AM has donated heaters to the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annual drive to give heaters to those who need them during the winter months. From left, Masons Clyde Adcock, Mike Walko and Clint Wallace made the presentation to Ann King, representing the Chamber.

Dates for county show

COMMENTS FROM MICAH March 28-30 are the dates for the 2019 Milam County Junior Livestock Show. For entry forms and rules please go to: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-projects/milam-county-juniorlivestock-show/ Dates to remember: • Market. bunnies will be tattooed: February 25, 4 to 6 p.m.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news from local organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Master Gardeners set 2019 class schedule Little River Basin Master Gardener Association (LRBMGA) is opening registration for the 2019 Master Gardener class.

MILESTONES

Marriage Licenses Rodshea Devon Jones and Tangelia Lean Harris. Cody Braedon Pittman and Beth Ann Davis. Divorces Granted Diana Martinez and Jesus Martinez. Joah McCaleb and Delani Sullivan. Josua Schobel and Barbara Schobel. Gary Yoakum and Sonia Yoakum. Dulce Longoria and Jim Sanchez.

GAUSE NEWS

Our family members were in Bryan Sunday evening to attend the St. Joseph Catholic High School concert choir presentation “We Rejoice for the Gift of Christ.” Our grandson, Jaxon Hayles, is a choir member. Robert Boening is the director and Kathy Turner, accompanist. It was a great presentation.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dec. 13—Bea Williams. Dec. 19—Brett Brockenbush. Anniversaries Dec. 17—Dick and Christa Boundy. Dec. 18—Bobby and Janice Pelzel. Dec. 19—D.K. and Greg Nichols.