TO GO

There was an almost continuous line from the start of the annual free Community Thanksgiving Luncheon, held Saturday in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. Volunteers from several congregations served 910 plates of turkey, dressing, gravy, green beans, corn, bread and cake.

A vintage Saturday in Rockdale

Saturday was the more or less official kickoff to the holiday season in Rockdale, highlighted by the first Whistle Stop Wine Tour, sponsored by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce.

Record 25 entries in church’s car show

Parking lots at First Presbyterian Church, 1600 Alcoa, turned into showrooms for some vintage vehicles Saturday morning. Occasion was the church’s third annual Fall Fest and Classic Car Festival which drew the largest number of entries yet.

NEW BUSINESS

its grand opening Saturday. Glamco employees, and officials of the Chamber and City of Rockdale recently held a ribbon cutting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Nov. 20—Avery Goodman. Nov. 21—Collin Pickel.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THURSDAY, NOV. 14 • GED classes at Rockdale One Stop Center from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 313 North Main. For more information call Barbara Cromwell at 512-446-6440 ext. 7021.

Whistle Stop Wine Tour ahead Nov. 23rd

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s first Whistle Stop Wine Tour will provide a day and evening of sipping, singing, shopping and sights Saturday, Nov. 23.

Medical staff

Here is the medical staff for the new Health-Point-CHI St. Joseph’s Clinic which opened in Rockdale earlier this month. From left: Karla Woods, family nurse-practitioner; Dr. Miguel De La Torre, family medicine; Dr. Jeanet Tannous, pediatrics.

75 years in Legion

Rockdale veteran, and retired businessman Jim Currey (seated, center) received a singular honor last week when he was presented his 75-year certificate as a member of American Legion Carlyle Post 358. Making the presentation (lower left) was Post Commander Jim McKimmey and other members looked on.

Telemedicine coming to Milam County

Is it possible for us to have telemedicine in Milam County? This would certainly be a big step forward as we need an urgent care/emergency room in the county. However, both are cost prohibitive at the present.