Rockdale Rotary

Kara Clore, president and CEO of Strategy Consulting Group, talks with Gene Goeke, Rotary International assistant governor (center), and Rockdale Rotary Club President John Higgins Jr. last month at the club’s installation of officers held at the home of Whinstone’s Chad Harris. Photo by Steve Young

$4 million gift to benefit justice center at Prairie View A&M

A $4 million gift from The Brown Foundation, Inc. to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) will support President Ruth J. Simmons’ Strategic Initiatives, including the work of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice.

Looking back... 10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

100 YEARS AGO... The board of directors of Rockdale Chamber of Commerce met with all 10 members present. The Kolb bridge on Brushy Creek was reported to be in bad condition, practically impassable.

New Chamber member

Rockdale Chamber of Commerce named Rustic Charm Decor & Boutique, 117 E. Cameron Ave., as the Business of the Month. They carry clothing, hats, jewelry, decor and body care products.

ORGANIZATIONS

MCT to present ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Milam Community Theatre will present “Charlotte’s Web” at their location at 408 South Columbus Avenue in Cameron. Upcoming performances are Friday and Saturday. Both performances are at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, with children 3 and under free.

A side dish and a pasta dish

With all of us doing lots of grilling during these summer months I thought I’d share a side dish that goes well with simple grilled meat. I’ve made this several times and it checks off a number of things I like: it’s savory, salty and easy. This recipe goes by many names but they are all the same.

MILANO NEWS

PARADE, MEAL—The City of Milano will hold its annual Independence Day parade on Saturday. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. in the football field parking lot. There will be a free community hot dog meal immediately following the parade at the Milano Civic Center.

GAUSE NEWS

Can you believe 2021 is about to be half gone? That means I have another milestone coming up—my birthday. I am so thankful for each day and the activities I can still do on a regular schedule. Fresh vegetables are really good these days. I’m “retired” from cooking but Kelly and Leah do a great job.

Rockdale Homecoming

More than 100 people attended the annual Rockdale Homecoming Association’s homecoming celebration Sunday in the Patterson Civic Center.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

June 10—Karley Breithaupt.