Someone to lift the burdens of our lives

A wonderful, oncefriend of mine, the late Rev. Dr. Ralph Glenn, once spoke at a minister’s luncheon on the topic of “baggage”: that bundle of guilt and remorse that burdens our lives when we do not confess, and permit the mercy of God to lift it from our shoulders.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Call additions or corrections to The Reporter, 446-5838. • American Cancer Society, donate at www.cancer.org. • American Heart Association Processing Center, PO Box 8411125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125. • American Legion Carlyle Post 0358, PO Box 501, Rockdale, TX 76567.

RCS food pantry

Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open the second and fourth Thursday and Friday of the each month from 10 a.m. to noon.

Heavenly Treasures

Rockdale Christian Services “Heavenly Treasures” thrift store, 233 North Main, serves the needy with gently used clothing and household items at prices from 25 cents to $5. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.

MILANO HOMECOMING ROYALTY

MILANO HOMECOMING ROYALTY—Milano crowned their homecoming King and Queen on Sept. 24. Homecoming Queen is Dara Doelitsch, daughter of Nathan and Marci Doelitsch, and Homecoming King is Donnie Dennis, son of Donald and Kristina Dennis. Submitted photo

ORGANIZATIONS

Deanville VFD holds fried chicken fundraiser The Deanville community will hold its annual fried chicken meal fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 11: a.m. at the Deanville VFD at FM 60 and FM 111. The meals will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, noodles, dessert and tea.

Our King Ranch Casserole hits the spot

Mom made King Ranch Chicken Casserole the other night and it was so good. None of us could remember the last time we had it. We almost never buy big bell peppers anymore since they started selling those smaller ones in a bag. So that’s what she used.

Tiger Business of the Week

Rockdale Tiger Athletics Booster Club selected Caffey Corner as the Tiger Business of the Week. Caffey Corner is located at 467 W. Cameron Ave. To be eligible for the Tiger Business of the Week, decorate your business inside and/or out or show your spirit in another creative way.

Safe pumpkin carving tips

It’s getting close to pumpkin carving time! It’s tempting to pull out your sharpest kitchen knife to get the job done, but you may want to think twice. Using your kitchen knives may lead to more serious injuries and can damage your knives at the same time.

Meet the 2021 Miss Rockdale Fair Queen Contestants

One of these 14 contestants will be the new Miss Rockdale Fair Queen in the annual beauty pageant sponsored by Rockdale Fair Association, as part of the 2021 Fair activities. The pageant is set for Saturday at the Rockdale High School auditorium.