Performances noted

On May 7, members of the Rockdale Junior High School Symphonic and Beginning bands participated in the Rockdale ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest. Students received superior and excellent ratings from the judges.

Retirement honor

Bonnie Johnson worked for Milano Water Supply for 30 years before retiring in December of last year as the office manager. Karl Westbrook, Milano Water Supply Corporation Manager, presented her with an appreciation plaque May 11 at a reception during the board of directors meeting. Submitted photo

ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoa Retirees meet June 10, Thorndale Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 10, at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall, formerly known as the VFW Hall. “Doors open at 5 p.m. and a long, boring meeting will begin at 5:45 p.m.,” according to Doug Williams, president.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER MENU

Monday—Memorial Day holiday. Tuesday—Hamburger steak, new potatoes, Brussels sprouts, fig cookies, wheat bread, milk. Wednesday—Chicken fajitas, oriental vegetables, egg rolls, fortune cookies, milk. Thursday—Pulled pork, corn, seasoned fries, wheat bread, peach cobbler, milk.

Coronation Chicken two ways

It kind of seems odd now, but the recipe for Coronation Chicken was made just for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953. It’s basically a curried chicken salad but you’d have thought something fancier would have been on the menu.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 26—Lane Rickman. May 29—Harper Betchan, Laura Baker, Caryn Bland, Noelia Cooke, Brody Willard. Anniversaries May 27—Bobby and Lorna Gibson. May 29—John and Sharon Sheomake.

Senior Day at RHS

Some Rockdale High School graduating seniors picked up $383,492 in scholarships last Wednesday in the Senior Day Awards ceremony in the high school gym.

Spent day in Texas history at Washington-on-the-Brazos park

The Star of the Republic Museum is filled with historical exhibits. This display greet visitors in the entryway of the museum. The Colt Walker was developed by Texas Ranger Capt. Samuel Hamilton Walker and firearms inventor Samuel Colt. Republic of Texas currency.

End-of-year special at the junior high

Rockdale Junior High wants to celebrate a successful year for staff and students. On May 25, we will celebrate students during our End-of-Year Awards Assemblies for sixth and seventh grades. Each teacher will recognize one student who has exhibited academic excellence for the school year.

Yard of the Month

Rockdale Earth Day has awarded the home of Ward and Kathryne Roddam, 1604 Skyles, the Yard of the Month for May. The Roddams will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin. Yard of the Month nominations are welcome and are due by the 23rd of each month.