HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Oct. 4—Doug Smith, Lorna Gibson. Oct. 6—Doug Williams, Denise Givens. Oct. 8—Kim Summers. Oct. 9—Vermel Bland, Vicky Kirk, Kevin Eschberger. Oct. 10—Candice Hoffman, Charles Bland. Anniversaries Oct. 5—Doug and Bea Williams.

BIG DONATION

—The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District recently donated $6,975 to the Milam County Fire Chiefs Association for the purchase of nine, refillable, PRO-paks, which use foam to reduce the use of water, making the equivalent of 15,000 gallons of water from only 250.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news from local organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Minerva homecoming set Sunday, October 7 The 58th annual Minerva Homecoming and Community Gathering will be held at noon Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Minerva Community Center, 378 CR 232 Loop.

Party, luncheon slated to honor Doug Smith for 100th birthday

Former long-time Rockdale resident Doug Smith will be honored with a 100th birthday party and lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 in the fellowship hall of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Summit at Hillcrest in Rockdale.

Sunflower/Jones 5K to be held Saturday

MILANO NEWS The first Sunflower/Melodie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund 5K run/walk and kids one-mile fun run/walk is set for Saturday at Davidson Creek Park in Caldwell. The event is in honor of Melodie Jones who died in a car accident in 2017.

Courses designed to show students ‘what’s possible’

RISD REPORT As we wind down the first six weeks of our school year, RISD is very proud of our students, and their willingness to get on board and stay on track for another successful year on each campus.

NOTE BURNING

—Meadowbrook Baptist Church held a note burning Sunday after retiring the debt on its church parsonage. Taking part were Pastor Steve Ammons (L) and Bill Jones, church treasurer.

Milano cross-country teams eye Jones run

MISD REPORT The Sunflower Run/ Walk benefiting the Melodie Hope Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held Saturday at Davidson Creek Park in Caldwell. Melodie graduated in May of 2015 and died in a tragic car accident on July 4, 2017.

Milam Senior Expo August 10 in Cameron

COMMENTS FROM MICAH The Senior Expo is coming up from 8 a.m. to 12-noon Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Cameron VFW Hall. This event is for older adults and caregivers who would like to learn more about health and safety of senior citizens. Come join us.

Born of inspiration

Back in the eighteenth century one of the most popular musicians on earth was George Frederick Handel. He was the toast of society, celebrated by kings, adored by crowds. In 1737 his life took a turn for the worse. He suffered a stroke.