FOOD DISTRIBUTION

The Central Texas Food Bank returned to the KC Hall parking lot Thursday for the first of two twice-monthly visits in June. The Thursday distribution served 599 individuals in 253 households, according to Pam Warren, spokesperson. Social distancing was observed and workers wore masks.

FFA WINNERS

Taking the top awards from last month’s Future Farmers of America Awards announcement at Rockdale High School were: (L-R) Maddy Moody, outstanding member; Emma Roberts, star chapter farmer; Ryan Luckey, star greenhand. Awards were announced online due to the COVID-19 situation.

ORGANIZATIONS

Pack Pals and Crossroads Bible Church distribute meals Crossroads Bible Church, in collaboration with Pack Pals, will begin distributing meals every Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. while supplies last. Families will receive a week’s worth of meals for each child in the family.

GAUSE NEWS

Nice weather we are having this month. Enjoy this because July will most likely be hot. (Maybe even plan indoor activities for August.) Hope all the school teachers and staff have many fun activities planned for the summer. A reminder that Coats Grocery is open from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

MILESTONES

Marriage Licenses John William Svetlik and Bonnie Louise Hess. Taylor Lee Kemp and Laura Elizabeth Egger. Kevin Lee Chudej and Melissa Danielle Wright. Billy Ray Harris III and Kaylee Michelle Maloy. Adalaberto Sierra III and Leslie Michell McLain.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Stanley R. Miller to Major Reed Jr. – Lot 4, Block 4, Washington Heights Addition, Rockdale (1,797). 1902 FM 3061 38 LP and S3B512 LLC to Luz Garcia and Jose Eduardo Guerrero – Lot 18, Final Plat Vistas, San Gabriel (1,798). Jacqueline G. Pate, Michael D.

Summer contests set for 4-H’ers and others

We have some exciting opportunities this summer to do at home. Please join us. No 4-H membership required. Unfortunately, we will not be providing day camps this summer, so this is our way to make summer super fun. Invite all your friends to join in the fun.

Health/fitness day Saturday

Parks and recreation agencies everywhere are encouraging families to participate in Family Health & Fitness Day Saturday. Families may participate in virtual programs at home or in their local parks where state and local ordinances allow. This year’s theme is “Parks Build Healthy Communities.

Yard of the month

The home of Rick Powell (R) and Jared Dunn, 437 San Gabriel, has been selected as the June Rockdale Earth Day Yard of the Month. Winning households receive a $25 gift certificate from Bloomers Garden Center in Elgin. Deadline for July Earth Day Yard of the Month nominations is June 20.

Go-Texan lists 2020 scholarship winners

The Milam County Go Texan Committee has announce the 2020 scholarship recipients from Milam County. This year, the committee is awarding $16,500 to 13 deserving Milam graduating seniors. They are: • Jenna Meinardus; Buckholts. • Jamie Condry, Heath Hollas, Kassidy Hundle, Rebecca Kostroun, Cameron.