MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

SHERIFF’S REPORT This is the page where you usually read the jail log, listing persons booked into the county jail during the past week, and the Sheriff’s Report, listing calls made by Milam County Sheriff’s Department. officials. But not this week.

Scholarships add up to $6,500 for Milam 4-H senior

MILAM 4-H NEWS On May 21, Milam County 4-H member Scott Widner was awarded with $6,500 in scholarships because of his achievements in 4-H.

Eyes on the prize

One hundred thirty-three Rockdale Junior-High eighth-graders were promoted to RHS freshmen Thursday morning in the junior-high gym.

Top 10 things to do on free fishing day in Texas this Saturday

AUSTIN – Texas offers a Free Fishing Day on the first Saturday in June every year to help kick off National Fishing and Boating Week. On this day anglers can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.

Eagles fly: 40 graduate at Milano

On Friday evening at the Geneva Paceley gym, 40 graduates from the class of 2019 received diplomas in front of their family members, educators and friends.

RHS VALEDICTORIAN: “More than ‘High School Musical’ show”

2019 RHS GRADUATION SPEECHES This is the valedictory address delivered during Rockdale High School commencement exercises by Reyna Gonzales: Howdy. Thank you to all of the family members, friends, faculty and staff that have joined us this evening to celebrate the graduating class of 2019.

RHS SALUTATORIAN: “We didn’t take this journey alone”

This is the salutatory address delivered during Rockdale High School commencement exercises by Stephani Pantaleon. Good evening students, parents, school board members, staff and guests. Welcome to the Class of 2019 Rockdale High School Graduation ceremony.

REUNIONS

Modesettes to gather Sunday in Thorndale THORNDALE—The annual Modesette Reunions is set for 10 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Thorndale VFW Hall on FM 486. Arrival time is 10 a.m. and a covered dish luncheon will be served at 12-noon. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite dish.

MASONIC AWARDS

—Milam County Masons presented two a recently. At left, Steve Young presents the Mirabeau B. Lamar award to Kathryne Roddam who retired this year after a 27-year teaching career. The ceremony was held at Rock-dale Junior-High.

ORGANIZATIONS

Amateur Radio Club sets exams Saturday The Milam Amateur Radio Club will hold amateur radio exams Saturday at the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Rock House Office. Exams will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until the last exam is finished, according to Stuart Wolfe, club president.