Sheriff White unopposed

CAMERON—Chris White, who replaced the late David Greene as Milam County Sheriff, will be unopposed to serve the remainder of Greene’s term on the November general election ballot.

IT COULD BE YOURS

—Here’s the 2018 giveaway quilt for the upcoming Knights of Columbus Fall Fest, set for Sept. 6 at the KC Hall. Linda Masur, who made the patriotic eagle-and-flags quilt, shows it off with Kenny Svrcek, Grand Knight of KC Council 7014.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317. Bluegrass group set for yearly fund-raiser Sept. 8 in Milano MILANO—The annual fund-raiser sponsored by the Milano Senior Citizens will be held at 7:30 p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

August 30—Jo Pruett, Anna Marie Randall, Karen Langford. August 31—Ray Seale. September 2—Hailey Offield. September 3—James Powell, Evelyn Stork, Raymon Puente. September 5—Mary Grace Fletcher, Morgan Laughlin. Anniversaries August 30—Otto and Emogene Doss. September 3—Mike and Pam Pruett.

SENIOR CITIZENS MENU

Monday—Labor Day holiday. Tuesday—Chicken enchiladas, Mexican rice, pinto beans, fruit crisp, milk. Wednesday—Beef patty, oven baked French fries, Ranch Style beans, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, hamburger bun, banana, milk. Thursday—Chicken pot pie, cucumber-tomato salad, cherry cobbler, milk.

WATER MEETING

—Over 220 persons attended the fifth annual Milam-Burleson Groundwater Summit last Wednesday in the Caldwell Civic Center. Speakers included Toya Jones (right) who said a new Carrizo-Wilcox Groundwater Availability Model (GAM) covers 80 years while the previous model covered only 20.

SCHOOL DONATION

—Newfound Life’s Youth Group raised over $600 for school supplies donated to the Rockdale ISD for the 2018-19 school year. From left, Alex Wilson, Karla Boussart, Lisbett Boussart, San Juana Leslie Boussart and Alejandrina Driver.

Parents Club to meet Tuesday

MILANO NEWS The first Milano Parents Club meeting of the new school year is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Milano Elementary School. RAH-RAH CAMP—Milano Eagle Rah-Rah Camp has been set for Aug. 27-29 at the elementary gym. Times are 3:30-5 p.m. each day.

GAUSE NEWS

Our family members and friends helped Kelly Cooper celebrate her birthday Thursday, Aug. 16, at their home. We had a great time. SCHOOL NEWS—Volleyball and football practice has started. Games will start in a couple of weeks. Soccer registration will be Sept. 24 and 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZENS MENU

Monday—Barbecue chicken breast, pinto beans, squash medley, wheat hamburger bun, orange zephyr whip, milk. Tuesday—Grilled sausage, black-eyed peas, okra and tomatoes, cornbread, oatmeal-raisin cookie, milk.