RJH students working on several projects

Rockdale Junior High has had a great start. Band, athletics, student council, cheer, volleyball, and football are in full swing. I want to share some exciting learning that is happening on this campus.

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.   • Paul Anthony Billingsley, 46, Cameron, housed for substance abuse treatment program.

Two felony arrests made by Rockdale Police during week

Rockdale Police Officers made two felony arrests during the past seven days including: • Thomas Luna, 35, Rockdale, was arrested on Wednesday by Ofc. Parker for a warrant for burglary of a building and criminal mischief ($30,000 to $150,000).

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

Ca l ls for t he Mi la m County Sheriff’s Department during the past week included: Sept 20—Alarm, West Avenue C, Buckholts; civil matter, CR 259; agency assist, North TX 36, Cameron area; theft, Russell Drive, Rockdale; mental health call, Rockdale; information, CR 308, Rockdale area; information,...

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • Just south of Alcoa for a grass fire on Thursday.   • Hunters Chase Apartments along w ith Ofc. Krejci and Ofc. Lentz for a report of a fire alarm.

How to make new friends after 50

The early years of midlife are a hectic time for many people. Around the time many people reach their late 30s and early 40s, they’re balancing the responsibilities of a career and a family.

ROCKDALE MULTI-SERVICE MENU

Monday—Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, Capri vegetables, wheat bread, rosy pears, milk. Tuesday—Baked chicken, corn O’Brien, spinach, cornbread, fruit cup, milk. Wednesday—Swiss steak, f luffy rice, green beans, hot spice peaches, milk.

Eagles undefeated heading into bye-week

Milano football is 4-0 and enjoying a byeweek this week. Homecoming is Oct. 14. It isn’t too late to place your mum orders with the FFA Flower Design class. GARAGE SALE— Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary are still taking donations for their upcoming garage sale.

Bloody Mary shrimp pasta salad

While “autumn” happened last Thursday around the world, it’s not going to happen around here for some time. And that’s only if we’re lucky. No need to get your winter coats out. So here is an interesting coleslaw recipe to go with whatever you happen to be grilling.

GAUSE NEWS

Young adults, when you get older most of your phone calls will be from someone wanting to help you with “final expenses.” If you do not recognize the number, do not answer! I think we have a phone in every room, except the bathroom, and it is just the thing to do: answer it when it rings!