Chamber bestows awards anyway

This year’s annual Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Banquet was canceled but over the past few years the annual awards were bestowed at the Chamber headquarters as follows: • Citizens of the Year— Jeff and Rebecca King.

YARD OF THE MONTH

YARD OF THE MONTH—The Yard of the Month for July, sponsored by Rockdale Earth Day, is the home of Pam and Aaron Kalbas at 722 Cedar Avenue. They will receive a $25 gift certificate to Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin. Pictured here are Pam and children Ellie, Elijah, Ethan and Lonnie.

COMPLETED

COMPLETED—Michael Stewart (left photo) of the Rockdale Police Department and Jeremy Knaus of the Milam County Sheriff’s Department, have completed the Central Texas College Police Academy. Instructors presented the pair with their certificates, Johnnie Thomas to Stewart and Brad Watson to Knaus.

Holding on to joy in troubled times

There are many verses in Scripture that refer to how God is good to us, especially troubled times. Philippians 4:19 says, “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” God never gives us what He knows would harm us. His desire is for us to live.

ORGANIZATIONS

Liberty Cemetery Association cancels annual meeting The annual Liberty Cemetery Association meeting scheduled for July 5, has been canceled for this year due to COVID-19. “The executive board thought for the safety of all, it was better to cancel,” according to Judy York, association secretary.

No July 4th parade, community meal this year

A reminder that there will be no celebration of the “stars and stripes” in our town this year. The Milano City Council decided to cancel the annual July 4th parade and community meal for this year. The event was the only one of its kind in the area.

A little of what we’ve missed

Remember Saturday, Feb. 22? It turned out to be a big day in our community. The annual police-firefighter banquet at the KC Hall was the last face-toface gathering in the area until, well, when? Within a couple of weeks COVID-19 descended and mass gatherings were a thing of the past.

Business of-the-month

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce honored Classic Bank as its Business-of-the-Month for May. The Chamber is playing “catch up” during June in publicizing its past awards due to inaction over the COVID-19 virus.

Appreciation

The Rockdale Police Department recently received a gift basket from Rockdale Walmart, part of the store’s community appreciation work. Police Lt. Stephen Goodrich accepted the gift at Walmart. It was presented by Melissa Dovalina (R), local store manager, and Walmart associate Terrace Mitchell.

Fan drive

Knights of Columbus Council 7014 has donated $250 to the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s annal drive to provide free fans during the summer for persons who need them, Charlie Watson of KC Council 7014 made the check presentation to Denise Brock, Chamber executive director.