Lifestyle
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.
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.
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. Those receiving the high marks were (L-R) Luke Olivares, superior on alto saxophone solo; Isabelle Flores, superior on clarinet solo; Delilah Brantley, superior on alto saxophone solo; Jernee Mitchell, superior on clarinet solo. Submitted photo
Class of ’21 benefits from endorsement program
In 2014, with the passage of House Bill 5, lawmakers and school districts worked together to provide students in Texas with a variety of choices in the courses they could take to help prepare for college and careers. The new Texas Foundation with Endorsement High School Program plans replaced a previous plan, known as the 4x4.