362 entries in home economics show

The Rockdale Fair’s Home Economics Division was held Oct. 14—16. A total of 362 entries were received. Best of Show winners were, • Beginner—Liam Whalen. • Junior—Jesalyn Miller. • Intermediate—Krysten Jones. • Senior—Cinch Pilkey. • Adult—Lisa Martin.

Gause Baptist Church Fall Fest set for Sunday

GAUSE NEWS Gause Baptist Church will hold their Fall Festival at the Family Life Center on Sunday, beginning at 12:30 p.m. There will be plenty of food to buy for your lunch. SCHOOL EVENTS— Gause School will have fall picture retakes on Oct. 30. Check with the school for the time. On Oct.

MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Anna Marya Bland to Charles Bland – Lot 10, Block 3, Coffield Addition, Section 2 (3,816). Anna Marya Bland to ICC Homes Inc. – Lots 1-2, Block 15, Rockdale (3,817). Carolyn Burke to Cindy Thweatt Custody IRA (3,823). Stuart Caffey to Dauphen Jackson – 2.

Elementary Fall Fest to be held Oct. 30th

MILANO NEWS Milano Elementary Fall Festival will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the school campus. There will be games, booths, rides, concessions and so much more. This is always such a great fundraiser and a fun time for the entire family.

ORGANIZATIONS

Surviving the holidays seminar set for Nov. 7th GriefShare coordinator Malda Burns is offering a seminar on surviving the holidays after a loved one’s death on Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Registration fee is $5. Child care will not be available.

HONOR ROLLS

Thorndale Middle School First Nine Weeks All-A Sixth grade—Juan Acosta, Allyson Gerren, Jackson Gerren. Seventh grade—Natalie Cabrera, Emily Northcott, Morgan Rabel.

CHURCH NEWS

First Presbyterian announces fall activities Trick-or-treaters will be welcomed for the annual Trunk or Treat celebration at The All Saints Pavilion at 5:30 on Oct. 31. The third annual Classic Car Show and Fall Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 16.

MOTHER’S DAY OUT

2019 ROCKDALE FAIR RESULTS, EVENT-BY-EVENT

PARADE Governor’s award— McDade Watermelon Festival. Best decorated—Rock-dale Little League. Best out-of-town— Thorndale FFA. Best workmanship— Rockdale Girl Scouts. AG MECHANICS Junior grand champion—James Bartsch, Rock-dale 4-H, wood. Junior reserve champion—Kaylor Eschberger, Rockdale 4-H, wood.

How to prepare and cook pumpkin seeds

Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand in hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters’ Halloween treats offer at least a little nutritional value, the bulk of costumed kids’ hauls still tends to be candy.