LANDING THE BIG ONE

—Blade Bassler (L) with son Pierson had a lot of success on a recent trip to Port Mansfield. The younger Bassler caught the 30-inch crevalle jack on his first cast during what his grandfather Miller Bassler said was his first “big boy fishing trip.

SUMMER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

Tuesday, July 16 Court 1 (RHS) 5:30 p.m. Snook 1 vs. Mumford 1 6:30 p.m. Elgin 2 vs. Rockdale 7:30 p.m. Mumford 2 vs. Elgin 2 8:30 p.m. Snook 1 vs. Rockdale Court 2 (RHS) 5:30 p.m. Rockdale vs. Elgin 1 6:30 p.m. Snook 2 vs. Mumford 2 7:30 p.m. Elgin 1 vs. Mumford 1 8:30 p.m. Snook 2 vs.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for coverage, support of Juneteenth Dear editor I want to thank you and The Rockdale Reporter staff for the coverage of the 8th annual Rockdale Juneteenth Community Celebration.

REPORTER NEWS DEADLINES

Your news article will receive ample attention if submitted according to deadline: • Letters to the editor—10 a.m. Monday. • General news, Lifestyle, Sports, Business and Farm/Ranch—Monday noon. (Thursday and Friday copy encouraged.) • Rural community correspondence—Monday noon.

The glory of gardens in Rockdale

MARC center residents and staff got their hands dirty Monday, June 17, when the Little River Basin Master Gardener Association of Milam County replaced deteriorating flower beds at the center.

ORGANIZATIONS

Tomato Clubs topic of Crown Garden meeting The history of the first girl’s Tomato Club was the program of the Crown Garden Club’s June meeting, which was at the home of Diana Sousares with Patricia McKee co-hostess. Former Milam County Extension Agent, Cheryl E.

REUNIONS

Westbrook/Taylor reunion on Sunday The annual Westbrook/Taylor reunion will be held 10 a.m., Sunday at Milano Elementary School. “All will be enjoying a shared home cooked meal, pictures and memories of years past in the lunchroom,” said Eldon Ball. “The playground will be open for younger ones.

Westbrook-Taylor annual reunion set for Sunday

MILANO NEWS The annual Westbrook-Taylor reunion is set for Sunday, June 30. Per spokesperson Eldon Ball, they will gather at 10 a.m. in the Milano Elementary cafeteria and all will enjoy a shared home-cooked meal, along with pictures and memories of past years in the air conditioned lunchroom.

GAUSE NEWS

Wayne and Al Coats attended a wedding reception for their granddaughter and husband, Lauren and Brandon Rodriguez, at the home of Ray and Paula Coats in College Station Sunday afternoon. We have a rainy Monday, but that’s all right.

SENIOR CITIZENS MENU

Monday—Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, gelatin cubes, milk. Tuesday—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese, dinner roll, banana, milk. Wednesday—Crab cake, macaroni and cheese, carrots, wheat bread, summer fruit cup, milk. Thursday—Fourth of July holiday.