Solitude is indispensable to the Christian

In 1845, Henry David Thoreau built a small cabin on Walden Pond and lived there for two years. He said, “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately. . .and not, when I came to die, discover I had not lived.” Thoreau’s cabin was a mere ten by fifteen by eight feet.

First Baptist collecting Samaritan shoeboxes

More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 14–21.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Rollo Insurance celebrated their two-year anniversary on Tuesdaywith a come and go reception and refreshments. Employees on hand were JoellePhillips, Michelle Ferguson, Anna Bland holding Karis Bland and owner Nathan Bland.

REUNION

The RHS Class of 1964 held a reunion at The Rockdale CountryClub on Tuesday, October 4. The class was joined by several spousesand special guests as well as some members of the class of 1965. Theclass was honored to welcome Mr. Bill Grusendorf, former high schoolband director.

Everything you need to know about pumpkins, plus a recipe

COMMENTS FROM MICAH Selection—Look for a deep orange color, but some pumpkins can be green. The skin and stem should be hard. Give the pumpkin a good thump. If it’s hollow…it’s ripe. Health Fact—Raw pumpkin provides 26 calories and is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and fiber.

FIRE CALLS

Responded to: • 1703 Sager for power lines arcing on Tuesday.   • South FM 486 for a report of smoke on Wednesday. • CR 320 for a one vehicle rollover on Friday.   • 987 West US 79 No. 64 for a breaker box smoking on Saturday.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Jail log lists all people charged with offenses through the county jail in Cameron. Charges may change during the process. Persons are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Calls for the Milam County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Sept 25—Animal call, FM 437; welfare check, CR 136; information, North FM 487, Rockdale area; information, CR 411; information, FM 908, Rockdale area; accident, FM 486, Cameron area; information, CR 104; animal call, FM...

Rockdale PD makes six felony arrests in seven-day period

Rockdale Police Officers made six felony arrests during the past seven days including: • Jesus Llanas Sanchez, 26, Rockdale was arrested on Wednesday by Sgt. Parker for a warrant for a motion to proceed felony violation for sexual offense against child/fondling.   • Ignacio Melchor Jr.

Medicare costs in 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that retirees will be getting a nice cost- of- living increase in our Social Security benefits next year but what about Medicare? What will our Medicare Part B monthly premiums and other Medicare costs be in 2023?