Donation to volunteers

On Monday evening, representatives from Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 142 (Pruett Insurance) awarded six Milam County volunteer fire departments (Rockdale, Cameron, Milano, Thorndale, Gause and Buckholts) with checks of $500 for each department to help with various costs needed to keep their...

It’s D. Lee Alcorn Day on Saturday in Grand Prairie by mayoral proclamation

Mayor of Grand Prairie Ron Jensen made a proclamation that July 23 is D. Lee Alcorn Day. Mr. Alcorn is a graduate of the 1956 class of Aycock High School in Rockdale, but has lived in Grand Prairie for the past 49 years. Alcorn holds his proclamation (L) and a copy of it is on the right.

DID YOU KNOW...?

Vacationing produces some health benefits As children grow more independent and even leave the house, parents look to various activities, including travel, to fill their free time. Travel is often seen as a luxury, but heading off for parts unknown can produce some serious health benefits.

STANDING OUT IN THE CROWD

STANDING OUT IN THE CROWD—David Sanderson, of Rockdale, made quite an impression at the Chamber Farmers Market on Saturday in his bright red, custom 1923 Ford C Cab, which is Ford’s first type of delivery vehicle which they started building in 1917.

Five felony arrests made over past week by Rockdale officers

Rockdale Police Officers made five felony arrests during the past week including: • Ignacio Melchor, 40, Rockdale, was arrested on Saturday by Ofc. Krejci on an Austin Pardon and Parole Board warrant for parole violation of theft of property less than $1,500.

FIRE CALLS

Rockdale VFD Responded to: • 1227 Bushdale Road for a transformer arcing and sparking along with Oncor on Thursday. • 222 CR 307 for a grass fire on Thursday. • An area south of Praesel Addition for a report of smoke on Friday. • 200 Country Lane in Minerva for a structure fire on Friday.

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: July 12—Mental health call, CR 240; animal call, CR 381, Milano area; abandoned vehicle, CR 335, Rockdale area; information, CR 313; mental health call, North Jefferson Avenue, Cameron; animal call, CR 221A; animal call,...

Taking daily aspirin for your heart

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been taking daily aspirin for almost 20 years now because I have a family history of heart disease. But I recently read that using aspirin is not recommended anymore. What can you tell me about this change in philosophy?

ORGANIZATIONS

Thorndale 4-H/FFA fish fry fundraiser set for July 31 at VFD rec hall The Thorndale 4-H and FFA Ag Boosters club will have a fish fry fundraiser at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department Recreation Hall.