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Fund started for burned-out local family A fund drive has begun for a five-member Rockdale family who lost their home and belongings in an early morning Feb. 19 fire. Donations to the Ira and Dyann White family may be made in an account at Citizens National Bank, according to Denice Doss, iTiger ACE coordinator at Rockdale High School. The Whites have three children. The 5 a.m. fire at 2001 O’Kelley has been traced to an electric pencil sharpener, according to Fire Chief Herbie Vaughan who said the family’s dog awakened them in time to flee the burning home.

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Play for the Kay staging Saturday ‘Celebrity’ waitstaff on hand for dinner theatre, dramatic end to 6th Tejas Fest By MIKE BROWN Reporter Editor

The sixth annual Tejas Fest, which unreels this weekend in Rockdale, is expected to be the largest yet and it will certainly have the most dramatic ﬁnale. An evening of drama, titled “Black and White and Read All Over,” will be presented in a dinner theatre setting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Rockdale Intermediate School. While not technically part of Tejas Fest, the evening of theatre was timed to coincide with the annual spring book and art festival. Proceeds go toward restoring the Kay Theatre as a cultural-civic venue.

Headliners Fernando Dovalina, awardwinning Houston playwright, and Dolly Fischer, a popular actress from that city, return to Rockdale after appearing at Tejas Fest in 2011. Dovalina and Fischer will read from Dovalina’s play “Photographs of a Cheating Husband.” Also on the program will be readings from Dovalina’s comedy “Comfort Zone,” which was a second-place award winner in a national play-writing contest. Local and area guest actors Donnie Rinn, Becky Booker Marek and Kathy Cooke Martin will also participate, playing teenaged boys. Their mothers and grandmothers will

be played by Matt Lehmkuhl, Richard Stone and Dovalina. Mona Butala will also be a guest reader. CELEBRITIES—Vying to see who can collect the greatest number of tips at the preceding dinner will be a number of celebrity waiters: Thomas Harris, police chief; Dave Barkemeyer, county judge; Melody Dawson and Toby Johnson, city council members; Bob Wilson, banker; Ward Roddam, Veolia employee and volunteer ﬁreﬁghter; Dr. Howell Wright, Rockdale ISD superintendent; Jackie Thornton, retired elementary principal; Barkley See THEATRE, TEJAS, page 6A

School and city ballots contested

Market Day set Saturday Saturday is the big day of Tejas Fest and includes a major fund raiser for the Kay Theatre, but it’s also something else. Market Day. The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce said there will be several participants in the quarterly “sidewalk sale” along US 79 during the morning and afternoon hours. Market Day is held the ﬁrst Saturday in March, June, September and December.

Full slate ﬁle on hospital board; deadline Monday

CRIME BEAT Recent ex-con arrested again in Rockdale. Bad week for drivers, animals in area, 3A.

Reporter/Mike Brown

Biggest job in town....

LETTERS

How about the one Mario Gonzalez (L) and Jose Macias have, replacing planks on the huge and winding double fence at Valhalla Farms in the San Gabriel River bottomland? The lowlying area which includes the fence has already been ﬂooded twice this year. It’s nothing new, though, Gonzalez and Macias noted the plank replacement is pretty much a full-time job.

Topics are MCAD actions, thanks for fund-raising help, 5A.

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Fernando Dovalina and Dolly Fischer, who appeared at Tejas Fest 2011, wlll return to Rockdale Saturday to headline an evening of theatre.

3-year-old ‘accidentally smothered’ A three-year-old girl who died overnight Jan. 6-7 at a Wilcox Street residence was “accidentally smothered,” according to an autopsy report from the Travis County Medical Examiner. Rockdale police say no charges are expected to be filed in connection with the death of Mercedes Curtis. “The final autopsy report lists suffocation as the cause of death and also finds the death was accidental,” Lt. J. D. Newlin told The Reporter on Tuesday. Newlin said police have discussed the case with the Milam County Prosecutor’s Office and do not anticipate any criminal charges being filed.

He said the ﬁndings led police to believe the child was accidentally smothered during the night. Police said Mercedes, the daughter of Veronica Vega and Joshua Curtis, was living with her mother and other family members at a Wilcox Street address where the incident occurred. “She had been asleep on a couch during the night,” Newlin said. “Mercedes had a twin sister and two brothers. When the family began to wake up the next morning, one of the children told the mother’s boyfriend that one of the kids had a nosebleed.” Newlin said police interviewed the boy-

friend. “He told us that he went to check on the other children and when he touched Mercedes she was cold and her lips were blue,” Newlin said. The family called police and Ofc. Steven Cooper responded and performed CPR on the child. “She was then rushed to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead,” Newlin said. Police suspected accidental suffocation might have been the cause of death from the start but wanted to wait until a formal autopsy was performed to rule out other possible causes, including illness or some other kind of medical condition.

There are now contested school board and city council races on Rockdale’s May 12 ballots after a busy week of filing. Monday is the deadline in what has turned into an active filing season which has now seen no less than three former elected officials come back to seek new terms, two of them in other jurisdictions. The latest is Gerri Offield, former city council member, who has signed up for a term on the Rockdale Hospital District board. Offield is seeking the Place 2 east ward seat being vacated by Dr. Lucile Estell, who told The Reporter on Tuesday she would not seek re-election to the position she has held for 12 years. Also filing for new terms on the hospital board were incumbents Karolyn Puccio (Place 4, west ward) and Dick Burns (at large). CONTESTS—Troy Zinn filed Friday for Place 2 on the Rockdale ISD School Board. He will oppose Dr. Fannie LoveladySpain, a former city council member. They are seeking the Place 2 position being vacated by Wayne Fisher. Place 1 incumbent Mike Pruett has filed for re-election. On the Rockdale city ballot, former west ward city councilman Tom Fisher is opposed by Colby Fisher. That’s another seat being vacated by an incumbent. Allan Miller has indicated he will not seek another term in 2012. See ELECTIONS, page 6A

MCAD warns public over solicitations on exemption What’s the old song, “It Ain’t Necessarily So?” The Milam County Appraisal District (MCAD) is warning county taxpayers about mailers received by area residents which apparently offer to prepare unneeded documents relating to homestead exemptions for a fee. “A number of local residents have contacted the MCAD,” Chief Appraiser Pat Moraw said. “Mail they have received concerns filing for homestead exemptions to ‘get a discount on their property taxes for a charge to prepare documents plus filing fee’.” Moraw said there is no charge WHAT A GRIND—More than 6,000 pounds were crunched Friday to file for a residential home- morning when the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce and Rockdale stead exemption or any other tax Rotary Club co-sponsored a commercial shredder’s visit to the Chamber of Commerce’s rock house headquarters. The truck, and blustery See SOLICITATIONS, page 6A north winds arrived at the same time keeping Chamber officials,

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Rotarians and volunteer RHS vocational agriculture students busy. From left, Bobby Joe Tindle, Sierra Pomykal, Madison Reynolds, Jon Machac, Deedra Jacob (Chamber president), Kyle Winfree (Centex Shredder employee), Homer Mowdy and Michael Phillips unload one of the many vehicles.

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Any group or organization who wants a big project, has the City of Rockdale got an opportunity for you! Recently, the city’s Parks Board proposed an “adopt-a-park” program, similar to the popular “adopt-a-highway” projects which are so familiar to Texas drivers. Groups and organizations who want to “adopt” one of the city’s parks can contact City Hall at 446-2511 for more information. This sign is at Veterans Memorial Park, which contains Rockdale’s swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s playscape, landscapes, a walking track, pavilion and much more.

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• Plant Sale & Exchange, during Tejas Festival, 231 E. Cameron Ave., next to Rockdale Reporter • Relay For Life Bake Sale, during Tejas Festival, Wolf Park • Kay Theatre presents “Black and White and Read All Over” Dinner & Reading 7:30pm, Rockdale Intermediate School SUNDAY, MARCH 4 • Rockdale FFA BBQ fundraiser, 11am-2pm, RISD Ag building • Rockdale Ag Boosters 4D open barrel race, 12:30pm, Rockdale Fair Park • AA meeting, 8pm, St. John’s UMC kitchen, rear entrance 446-3150 for more info MONDAY, MARCH 5 • Salty Cemetery Association annual meeting, 7pm, Salty Church • Senior Center Bingo,10:30am, Central Texas Hospital, 446-2666 • Rockdale Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 9602 (grades K-1), 5-6pm, Girl Scout House, Murray Street in Rockdale, 512-636-6830 • Rockdale Downtown Assoc. monthly meeting, 5:30pm, Dyess Insurance, 134 N. Main • Bingo, Rockdale VFW Post 6525, doors open 5:30pm, games 7pm • Diabetes Support Group, 6pm, Multi-Service Center (Senior Citizen’s Center) • Eastside Tutoring for students grades K-12, 6pm, New Hope Baptist Church • Milano 42 Club, 6:30pm, Milano Community Center, covered dish meal • Rockdale Young at Heart meeting, 6pm, McCawley Oaks Apartments, 446-6877 • Society for Creative Anachronism, ﬁghter practice, 7pm, city park, 446-3840 • Milam County Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8pm, All Saints Episcopal Church, Cameron, 254231-5364 TUESDAY, MARCH 6 • Chronic Workshop, 10-11:30am, Rockdale Multi-Service Center • Meadowlarks, 10:30am, Senior Center, 446-2666 • Rotary Club, 12-noon, New Salem Clubhouse at Rockdale Fair Park • BSA Troop 790, regular meeting, 6pm, Murray St. Church of Christ • Milano Athletic Booster Club, 6:30 pm, Milano High School Cafetorium • VFW & Ladies Auxiliary, 7pm, VFW Post #6525, 446-2708 • Rockdale 4-H Club, 7pm, New Salem Clubhouse, 760-5775 • “Celebrate Recovery” meeting, 7pm, First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 446-6878 • Order of the Eastern Star, Rockdale Chap. #23, 7:30pm, Masonic Lodge #414, 446-5030 • AA, 8pm, St. John’s UMC kitchen, rear entrance, 446-3150 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 • Milam County Retired Teachers Association meeting, 11am, Rockdale Jr High • Storytime, 10:30am, city library, 446-3410 • Senior Bible Study, 10:45am, Senior Center, 446-2666 • FREE blood pressure check, 11am, Senior Center • Rockdale Noon Lions, noon, RVFD ﬁre station, 446-5838 • Rockdale Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 9603 (grades 2-3), 5-6pm, Girl Scout House, Murray Street in Rockdale, 512-636-6830

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Water district grapples with ruling, hearings The Texas Supreme Court dropped the other shoe, and several tons of boots, Friday, issuing a much-anticipated ruling that landowners own the water underneath their land. That ruling has major implications not only for property owners, and water speculators, but for every water conservation district in the state, including the Milano-based Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD). They’re just not sure what those implications are, though. “Since this ruling came down, I’ve gotten calls from people saying it means things that are exactly at the opposite ends of the spectrum,” Gary Westbrook, POSGCD general manager, said. “I mean that literally,” he said. “One caller told me ‘this proves you ought to be doing things differently’. Another one told me this proves we’ve been doing things right all along!” HEARINGS—The next two Wednesdays (Feb. 29 and March 7) the POSGCD is host-

ing public hearings on petitions filed against Groundwater Management District 12 in the Milano Community Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Like the Supreme Court ruling, the protests are from diametrically opposed points of view. In the Feb. 29 hearing, the petitioners claim desired future conditions (DFCs) established by the district restrict the rights of landowners to produce water and that more possible impact should be allowed. In the March 7 hearing, the petitioners argue environmental concerns were not given enough weight, and that the DFCs could cause too much future impact to the aquifers. “Obviously, the GMA 12 districts (including POSGCD) find themselves somewhere in the middle of the two,” Westbrook said. BALANCE—What happens next and when does the POSGCD, and area landowners, find out how the court ruling affects them in the future? “Almost certainly what will happen is that the legislature will need to take a serious

look at groundwater law in the next session,” Westbrook said. “I think it will be some time before we know the full effects of this ruling,” he said. “Right now, I don’t anticipate a huge change.” While the ruling appears to limit the power of a groundwater entity, it still recognized the authority of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to regulate groundwater, even though it may be private property, according to the Texas Farm Bureau. “The Texas Supreme Court provided a critical balance between the state and local entities’ authority to conserve this precious resource and landowner’s right to use it,” Kennneth Dierschke, Texas Farm Bureau president, said. The Sierra Club panned the Supreme Court decision. “The court has done a huge disservice to everyone who has been working for proper management of the groundwater resources needed for our state’s people and the environment,” Ken Kramer, Lone Star chapter director of the club, said.

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NEWSBRIEFS There will also be a rib-eating Texas 36 and US 190 peeling off meal will be served at 6,” he said. the public. Items may be discussed MDD executive director contest, karaoke, arts and crafts, north at the western intersection. “Persons with names starting A-L but no action may be taken in could be hired Thursday workshops. Power was restored later in the should bring desserts.” food booths, a horseshoe tourney,

An executive director could be formally hired Thursday during a special session of the Municipal Development District at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall. Both open and closed sessions are on the MDD’s agenda with all items dealing with the executive director. The executive director position will be funded with sales tax money formerly collected to support Richards Memorial Hospital.

afternoon. carnival and more. For details contact the Chamber at 446-2030. KC Lenten ﬁsh fries

“This is the first meeting of 2012 so dues will be collected,” he said.

Deferred adjudication in district court action

City goals workshop scheduled Thursday

CA MERON—One case was disposed of during the past week in 20th District Court, according to Prosecutor Kerry Spears, who listed the case disposition as follows: • Brian Douglas Podhajsky, 23, Suicide Prevention walk pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance and was March 31 in Rockdale placed on two years deferred adjuMilam County Suicide Pre- dication with standard conditions vention’s second annual “Out of of probation. He was also ordered Darkness” Campus Walk gets to pay $140 restitution. under way at 10:30 a.m. March 31 at Tiger Field. Spokesperson Pam Kaufmann Commissioners hold said registration will begin at 9 12-minute session a.m. and the event will take place Milam County Commission“rain or shine.” ers had a quick, routine session The first 100 persons to register Monday morning, 12 minutes from will receive a special walk gift, “gavel to gavel.” she said. Commissioners heard an annual “Pick With Austin will award a racial profiling report from Preguitar in a fund-raiser,” Kaufmann cinct 2 Constable Charlie West. said. “Participants will receive The court also approved a concomplimentary honor beads and tract with the Cameron city and ASFS bracelets will be for sale.” school districts for the May 12 She said participants raising municipal/school elections. $100 online will get a free walk Commissioners discussed roadT-shirt. way clearing on County Road “We’ll have music and more,” 429. she said. “Come out and help raise funds to break the silence VFDs called to Milano surrounding depression and suifor traffic control cide.” Milano and Rockdale VFDs were called to both highway interBarbecue cookoff slated sections in Milano Tuesday afterMarch 23-24 at park noon after a power outage in that Dozens of barbecue teams are town. expected to turn Fair Park into hog Power went off throughout (and brisket and chicken) heaven Milano about 3:30 p.m. when the Rockdale Chamber of With no power to traffic lights, Commerce holds the first Milam traffic began to stack up at the two County Festival Barbecue Cookoff major intersections in Milano. March 23-24. US 79, US 190 and Texas 36 Categories in the sanctioned come together in Milano with cookoff include chili, beans, ribs, Texas 36 splitting off to the south chicken and brisket. at the eastern intersection and

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Annual ﬁsh fries, sponsored by Rockdale Knights of Columbus Council 7014, continue at the KC Hall every Friday through March 30. Hours are 5 p.m. until sold out or 7:30. Plates are $8, eat-in or take out. Menu is fried ﬁsh, homemade fries, hush puppies, slaw, green beans, trimmings and tea. Desserts will be available. For more information call Jody Darby, 512-983-0034.

Alcoa Retirees to meet Thursday, March 8th Alcoa Retirees will meet Thursday, March 8, at the Alcoa Lake Training Center, according to Doug Williams, spokesman. “Set-up starts at 3:30 p.m., doors open at 5 and a catered

Rockdale city council members will gather for a workshop session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (March 1) at City Hall. Only agenda item is to discuss “short-term goals” for the city. Workshop sessions are open to

Sheriff’s Association seeks Milam members

CA MERON—Sherif f Dav id Greene is urging Milam County residents to become associate members of the Sheriff’s Association of Texas. Those not receiving an appeal may contact the Austin-based organization at www.txsheriffs. org. Greene said dues go to support crime prevention and awareness.

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Recent ex-con charged again with vehicle theft

A 42-year-old Rockdale resident who was released from jail Jan. 16 after serving a sentence in connection with several vehicle break-ins last year was re-arrested Friday on a similar charge. Thomas Ray Hobbs was charged with debit/credit card abuse and possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone. He remains in custody on bond totalling $40,000. Police Chief Thomas Harris said the credit card/debit card abuse involves a card which was used after being taken from a purse which was stolen during a vehicle break-in. Hobbs was originally arrested last August in connection with a number of vehicle burglaries in western Rockdale. BUS ACCIDENT—No injuries were reported when a Killeen ISD school bus, continaining a number of student athletes, struck Texas Burger at 4:50 p.m. Friday, according to police. Police listed the driver as 64year-old Curtis Wayne Mincey of Killeen. Damages were termed moderate to the bus and minor to the building. HIT-AND-RUN—Police investigated a hit-and-run incident

POLICE REPORT reported at 4:11 p.m. Monday on Meadow Drive near US 79. Jamie Dewayne Dyson, 44 of Houston was arrested for failure to stop (damage over $200) and driving while intoxicated. No information concerning the second vehicle, a 2001 Nissan, was available from police. Vehicles operated by Louise Ashby, 82, of Carthage, and 34year-old Christopher Brantner of Franklin, were in collision at 4:12 p.m. Friday in front of the Regency Inn. Police said there were no injuries and termed damages minor to both vehicles. OFFENSES—Police are investigating a break-in on Scarbrough Street in which a ring and DVDs were taken. Harris said the theft of a bicycle is also under investigation. Police said a cell phone was taken from a vehicle in the parking lot of Richards Memorial Hospital during the weekend. WARR ANTS—Two out-ofcounty warrants were served by

local police during the past week, one each from Williamson (theft by check) and Bastrop (theft of property by check) counties. Local warrants served during the week included two each for expired motor vehicle registration and failure to appear and one each for speeding, driving while license invalid and failure to maintain financial responsibility. CITATIONS—Traffic citations issued during the past week include 39 for speeding, 14 for expired MVI sticker, ﬁve each for running a stop sign and expired registration, three for no insurance and one each for no seat belts, failure to report change of name/address and duty upon striking a ﬁxed object. SERVICE CALLS—Police responded to 151 calls for service during the week and 80 through the 911 system. CRIME STOPPERS—Tips on any crime listed above, or any other crime, may be phoned in to Milam County CrimeStoppers, toll-free, at 1-888-697-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 may be paid for tips. All calls are anonymous and no one will ask your name.

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG

Here is the jail log from Feb. 21-27 from the Milam County Sheriff’s Department. Jail logs list all persons charged with offenses through the county jail docket. Charges may change during the process. Persons listed below are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. • Christopher Aaron Crum, 29, Cameron, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear/bail jumping, ﬁned $639, released. • Antonio Salazar, 50, Cameron, littering, fined $798.20, released. • Rosa Maria Briones, 41, Thorndale, out-of-county theft of property ($20 to $500) warrants, released on $2,500 bond. • Amanda Melton, 29, Cameron, theft of property ($20 to $500) by check/probation violation/motion to revoke. • Billy James Brock, 58, Cameron, theft/Class C misdemeanor, ﬁned $828.20, released. • Brandon Rashawn Hardman, 18, Cameron, criminal mischief ($50 to $500), motion to revoke, in custody on $5,000 bond. • Debbie Rodriguez Jimenez, 33, Cameron, capias pro fine/ expired license plates, fined $214, released. • Natalie Coy Bell, 28, Rockdale, served county commitment/ assault causes bodily injury. • Archie Ray Emory, 42, Kil-

leen, burglary of a habitation, in custody on $20,000 bond. • Christopher Allen Ward, 38, Cameron, out-of county criminal mischief ($500 to $1,500), outof-county theft of services ($20 to $500), released on $10,000 bond. • Elizabeth Kelly Payne, 34, Houston, tampering/fabricating physical evidence, released. • Da niel R ay Delong, 5 4 , Cameron, out-of-county assault causes bodily injury/probation violation. • Linda Jean Anderson, 55, abandoning-endangering child/ criminal negligence, released on $7,500 bond. • Maria Saucedo Frausto, 33, Cameron, abandoning-endangering child/criminal negligence, released on $7,500 bond. • Ethan Edward Sabo, 22, Rockdale, served district commitment. • Raymond Alvarado Jr., 34, Cameron, capias pro fines for failure to appear, public intoxication, speeding; bail jumping, in custody, fined $1,257.10. • Thomas R ay Hobbs, 42, Rockdale, credit card/debit card abuse, possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone, in custody on $40,000 bond. • Brian Markeith Booze, 26, Cameron, capias pro fine/drivng while license invalid, in custody, fined $536.90. • A m a nd a D e n i s e R ide r, 25, Cameron, simple assault,

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released, fined $122.50. • Juan Olvera Ramirez, 60, Rosebud, capias pro fine/public intoxication, in custody, fined $455. • Cory M. Peacock, 30, Thorndale, failure to maintain financial responsibility, released, fined $512.20. • Charles Sumner Franklin, 20, College Station, out-of-county burglary of habitation and engaging in organized criminal activity, released on $30,000 bond. • Raymond Richard Av ila, 20, Thorndale, out-of-county theft-by-check, released on $500 bond. • Justin Douglas Young, 17, Cameron, indecency with a child/ sexual contact, criminal trespass, released on $11,500 bond. • Gary Lee Scruggs, 49, DWIsecond of fense, released on $2,500 bond. • Ricardo Torres, 55, Killeen, criminal trespass, released on $1,500 bond. • Robert Mendoza Flores, 40, Rockdale, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon/family member, family violence, probation violation, released. • Kristy Lekay Montoya, 28, Sudan, motion to revoke probation/possession of a controlled substance, 1 to 4 grams, in custody.

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It was a rough week for drivers, and even a rougher one for animals, on Rockdale area roads. Four accidents involving vehicles and animals were reported, two involving the same hog Sunday night on US 77 just north of FM 908. Troopers David Yarbrough and Erik Gaston said ﬁrst a vehicle driven by Jason Courtney, 32, of

The Milam County Jail was a busy place during the past week. A warrant roundup by Cameron Police, with the assistance of the sheriff’s department, resulted in 28 individuals being rounded up for failure to address outstanding warrants. In addition, Police Chief Randy Dixon said 136 persons contacted Cameron Municipal Court to take care of old citations before the roundup began. He said that resulted in over $35,400 in collections. CALLS—Sheriff David Greene said other calls during the past week for his department included: Feb. 21—Suspicious activity, Oak Lawn, Rockdale area; information, US 79; request to speak to deputy, CR 347 Loop, Gause area; suspicious vehicle, CR 406, Buckholts area; request to speak to chief deputy, unknown location; request to speak to deputy, unknown location; phone scam, US 79, east of Milano; suspicious vehicle, Los Ranchitos Road, Minerva; animal abuse/cruelty, CR 205, Pettibone; missing person, reported from Casa Grande, Arizona. Feb. 22—Criminal mischief, CR 326, Rockdale area; theft, CR

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damage after swerving to miss a deer at 7:54 p.m. Feb. 21, on US 79 east of Milano. No injuries were reported. Moderate damages, and no injuries, were reported at 12:40 a.m. Sunday in a vehicle-hog collision on FM 908 north of Rockdale, Trooper Broderick Sims. said. Driver was listed as Amanda Fink, 23, of Rockdale.

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MOBILE HOME FIRE—A mobile home north of Rockdale off US 77 was heavily damaged in a 10:50 a.m. fire Saturday. Rockdale volunteer firefighters, including Justin Betak (above) were on the scene about an hour. Members of the RVFD were also called out to a false alarm in the 400 block of Rice Street at 9:10 p.m. Sunday and to a controlled burn at 7:41 p.m. Monday three miles north of town on County Road 305.

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Photo courtesy Ward Roddam, Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department

SHERIFF’S REPORT 314, Rockdale area; identity theft, FM 486, north of Thorndale; theft, CR 423. Thursday—Disturbance, private road near Rockdale; disturbance, US 77 north of Rockdale; assist another agency, Rockdale; information, FM 1915, south of Davilla; animal abuse/cruelty, CR 335; residence alarm, CR 315; civil matter, CR 455, Thorndale; welfare concern, CR 350, Gause; theft, FM 1712, Rockdale area; suspicious noise, CR 418A, Davilla area; burning after dark, Wilcox Street, Rockdale. Friday—Harassment, CR 267, Baileyville area; burglary, CR 343, Gause; civil matter, Yokley Street, Rockdale; theft, FM 437, Davilla area; road hazard, Texas 36, Milano; suspicious male, Jessie Street, Rockdale area; information, FM 487, north of Rockdale; suspicious person/vehicle, CR 312; civil matter, CR 405. Saturday—Found dog, CR 322; hay bale on road, US 79 at CR 434, Rockdale area; request to speak to deputy, CR 373; welfare check, CR 438, Thorndale area;

theft, CR 303, Rockdale area; suspicious activity, CR 250, Cameron area; information, CR 104, Buckholts area; welfare check, West Avenue J., Milano; burning after dark, CR 328, Milano; warrant service, CR 246, Cameron; road hazard, FM 979, Baileyville area. Sunday—Criminal mischief, CR 429; dispute between neighbors, FM 1444; verbal dispute, FM 1444; abandoned vehicle, Avenue F, Milano; stolen fourwheeler, US 77, north of Milano; animal neglect, FM 487, Davilla area; information, Second Street, Milano; burglary of a habitation, private road 3000, Rockdale area; request to speak to deputy, CR 342; possible theft, CR 331, Milano area; close patrol, CR 374; pedestrian check, CR 232, Rockdale area. Monday—Theft, Church Street, Milano; welfare concern, CR 328, Milano area; phone scam, CR 350, Gause area; information, FM 1444, Ben Arnold area. Eighteen calls for livestock running loose were answered by the department during the week. CRIME STOPPERS—Tips on any crime may be phoned in to Milam County CrimeStoppers, toll-free, at 1-888-697-TIPS (8477).

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Award-Winning Playwright Fernando Dovalina and local “actors” Saturday, March 3 • 7:30 PM Rockdale Intermediate School Tickets $35 individually, may be purchased from any Kay Theatre board member. For more information call Leanna Applegate 512-446-7278 or Elements at main 512-446-7278.

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COMMENTARY

THEY REALLY SAID THAT? “The surest sign of middle age is that when you’re home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings, you hope it isn’t for you.” —Ogden Nash

March 1, 2012

EDITORIAL

Tejas Fest Sixth annual literary-art-culture celebration will be biggest yet

here’s a legendary story they’ll tell you in the English department of a certain university in Austin—the one with the tower—about a legendary Texas figure, the one and only J. Frank Dobie. Supposedly Dobie, who was a member of that department in the late 1910s, wanted to teach a course to be called “Literature of the Southwest.” But the department chair informed him, somewhat snootily, that the southwest “doesn’t have any literature.” Dobie, who would go on to create a library of southwest literature on his own, simply changed the course’s name to “Life of the Southwest” and proceeded. “You can’t tell me the southwest doesn’t have any life,” he justified. Tejas Fest, which will unreel this weekend in Rockdale, is certainly about literature. And art and drama and cars and music and food and trains. In other words, life. Tejas Fest has celebrated the life of Rockdale, of Texas and the southwest for the past five years and the 2012 observance will be the largest one yet. There are some big names on tap. Best-selling authors will include Fred Burton, whose real-life espionage thriller “Chasing Shadows” has become a best seller. Burton will speak at the city library at 10 a.m. Saturday. J. Parker Lamb will appear at the I&GN Depot-Museum at 2 p.m. He’s one of the most famous train photographers and authors alive. It’s an interest he’s pursued for over 60 years, since he was a teenager in the 1940s. There’s a three-day art workshop, a car and motorcycle show, an evening of live theatre, food, crafts and much more. You can read about them all throughout this paper and in a special supplement. The volunteers who make it all possible have worked hard for most of a year on the 2012 events. So, come out and enjoy. Tejas Fest is just like Texas. It’s all about life!—M.B.

LOOKING BACK

100 YEARS AGO.... First National Bank announced it would build a new bank after the recent fire which destroyed most of a downtown Rockdale block. Bank directors purchased property from J. E. Coffield in the burned-out area. The annual “high society” Washington’s Birthday ball in the city auditorium drew 32 couples. The grand march was led by Jule Coffield and Carrie Hearst. The Reporter’s Matinee Musical Club correspondent noted “…after the program our hostess (Mrs. H. T. Coulter) read to us about some notable musicians who died in February.” Miner Jessie James survived a 40-foot fall down a mine shaft east of Rockdale with only a broken arm and dislocated shoulder. FORTY YEARS AGO.... Joh n S ho e m a k e’s R o c kdale Tigerette basketball team reached the class 3A state finals, highest finish by any RHS sports team to date. Canyon defeated Rockdale 59-36. Filing ended with three persons unopposed for three atlarge seats on the Rockdale ISD School Board. Incumbents Glenn Hodges and W. P. “Red” Hogan were joined on the ballot by Duncan McGregor. State Representative Dan Kubiak of Rockdale told the Rockdale Noon Lions the Texas Legislature deserved a grade of “F” for its non-actions during the recent legislative session.

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

Brooks Parker was named to the newly-created position of environmental engineer at Alcoa’s Rockdale Operations. TWENTY YEARS AGO.... Milam County Democrats were heading to the polls to pick a presidential nominee. Candidates included Paul Tsongas, Bob Kerry, Bill Clinton, Jerry Brown and Tom Harkin. Wet weather almost claimed its biggest “victim” in Milam County as an Alcoa dragline was out of commission for two days after sliding to a 17-degree angle. Jewelry valued at more than $12,500 was taken during an overnight burglary at a TaylorBanc Plaza jewelry store. Lightning struck an Allday Street home but only minor damage was reported, according to firefighters. TEN YEARS AGO.... About a dozen Rockdale residents came to a city council meeting to question a proposed purchase of a former bank building for use as a City Hall. Hearings on Alcoa’s proposed new mine in Bastrop and Lee counties were set to begin. Andrew Griffith was tabbed to replace Jackie Thornton as principal at Rockdale Elementary School. Thornton had been principal for 12 years. School trustees were told that for the first time ever some RHS seniors might be denied diplomas due to their failure to pass end-of-course exams.

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2012 will be Rockdale’s ‘ﬁshiest’ election ever

ne thing is for sure about the upcoming elections this year, assuming we actually get around to having all of them. They will be the “ﬁshiest” ever for Rockdale. As I write this, there are two candidates for the west ward city council position. They are Tom Fisher and Colby Fisher. One of the two school board positions up for election this year is held by Wayne Fisher. (He has decided not to seek re-election.) And one of the candidates for Precinct 3 commissioner is John Fisher. In fact there are so many Fishers involved in local politics there’s already a rumor going around that if there’s a candidate forum it won’t be referred to as a debate but as a “de-bait.”

EDITOR’S CORNER Mike Brown

(Look, you paid 75 cents for this paper. It’s not like you turned loose of 125 bucks to attend a comedy concert.) —mb— While we’re on the often tandem subjects of politics and silliness, the League of Women Voters has actually had to issue a press release to tell Texans there’s not some grand conspiracy to keep us from voting in 2012. There are already some emails out there on our monitors, iPads, tablets, laptops, cellphones, droids, androids, solenoids and hemorrhoids, telling us we have been disenfranchised as voters.

Art by Cirilio Castillo, a senior at Rockdale High School.

before printing new cards. Aren’t we always griping about how much money government wastes? Can you think of a more foolish way to spend our tax money than to mail out hundreds of thousands of “blank-box” voter registration cards which will never be used but will be immediately replaced once the redistricting lines are drawn? In fact, most of the larger Texas counties—Harris County is the one I looked at—have had that explanation on their websites for months. It just makes you wonder what the thought processes are of people who did not get a voter registration card by Jan. 1 and immediately jumped to the conclusion that a grand conspiracy must exist to keep them from voting. They must envision something like this. • (Phone rings in Cowchip Count y Cour thouse A nnex): “Bubba Jack, this is Boss Hogtie over to the courthouse, You busy?” • Bubba Jack (puts down domino): “Yeah, I’m in the middle of something but I can make time, what up dog, I mean Hog?” • Boss Hogtie: “I’m afraid I’m gonna get beat this year. Can you just not send out voter registration cards.” • Bubba Jack: “Don’t you think someone will notice?” • Boss Hogtie: “Naw, just a few of them Internetters.” • Bubba Jack: “Consider it done. Oh, that reminds me. I gotta go to the bank. Some guy in Nigeria found 10 million dollars that belongs to me and all I gotta do is send him $5,000 and the title to my house.” (Lays down a double-3 and hangs up.) Look, you paid 75 cents...oh, never mind. I’ll see you in the voting booths. mike@rockdalereporter.com

Robinson saga ends with a rope and tree branch Editor’s note: This is, obviously, the end of the story of William Robinson. James Williams, co-author of a book on Robinson, will appear at Tejas Fest on Saturday.

e w s o f t h e Me d i c i n e Lodge, Kansas, robbery and catching the robbers traveled fast and brought a restless crowd to the jail. Town attorney Bradley gave his word of a fair trial. The mob took Bradley handcuffed and locked him in a room. About dark, the howling mob formed in front of the jail and demanded the keys to the cell. The crowd began shooting their guns in the air to make their point. In spite of his promise to protect the prisoners, Sheriff Riggs had no choice.

MILAM HISTORY Joy Graham

Unknown to the mob, the prisoners had feed themselves. As the door opened the mob demanded the prisoners. Brown darted out the door. He got 25 feet when bullets dropped him to the ground. Wheeler immediately followed behind Brown and was shot, setting ﬁre to his clothing. Another shot fired took off fingers on his right hand; he continued to run and was finally captured. The mob took the three men to the banks of Elm Creek. Wheeler pleaded for mercy to no avail. The three men were hung with one rope, Wheeler on one end and

Wesley and Smith back to back on the other end. There were seven men dead in Medicine Lodge that fateful night, two bankers, four bandits and a citizen who dropped dead from a heart attack. William Sherod Robinson Alias Ben Wheeler” took years of research for the three authors who diligently worked to uncover primary source information from newspapers. Co-author James Williams of Milano is a professional researcher, and graduate of Mary Hardin Baylor, spent seven years to gather Part One, William Robinson in Texas Len Gratteri, retired businessman owns and runs an antique store in Sisters Oregon specializing in old West memorabilia He wrote: Transition: Ben Burton in Nebraska.

Rod Cook, graduate of Cowley College in Wichita, Kansas, a retired design engineer and author of two books: George and Maggie and the Red Light Saloon and the Legend Accounts has long been a student of Caldwell’s history and of the Chisholm Trail. He wrote Part Two: Ben Wheeler in Kansas. Gratteri found the assistant marshal’s badge worn by Ben Wheeler and his Colt six-gun. Both were reunited on November 23, 1998, after 104 years. In Gratteri’s research, he contacted Lynna Kay Shuffield of Houston, for the William Robinson ancestry. Through that contact he learned she was able to track down William Sherod Robinson’s family history. Shufﬁeld recommended Williams to research Robinson’s early history. maryjoygraham99@yahoo.com

Odds, ends, anomalies, maybe some nonsensical

very so often, I go through a collection I call my “ideas file.” Sometimes, I can’t make heads nor tails out of a note. Often I can’t remember what idea prompted me to make a particular note for a column. The actual note is in italics in this column. Hmmm. So, here’s a mish-mash of notes. • With regard to planets: A Goldilocks zone: “Too hot” or “too cold.” In other words, uninhabitable. • Once I was walking with my late father-in-law, Jay Bollinger, near his home and we passed a house where two ﬁerce-looking Dobermans eyed us and came running toward us growling. Scared the daylights out of me until all of a sudden, the dogs turned, yelped and ran back to their home. I gave Jay a quizzical look, and he said, “They know me. When they got close enough to really see us, they said, ‘Uh-oh. Old Man with Rock.” • Someone once said of a local politician’s odds of election: “He stands about as much chance as a steak in front of a pro football

INK IN THE BLOOD Willis Webb

lineman.” • Computers have brought us the term “byte.” First, the storage capacity of computers was termed in bytes. Initially it was in megabytes. Capacities began to go up astronomically, so the next step was gigabyte. Now there’s “zettabyte.” Don’t ask me how much that is; the description I read just said a one followed by 21 zeroes: 1,000,000,000,000,0 00,000,000. • Perr y misses getting on Virginia presidential primary ballot: He wasn’t allowed on because he failed to get enough valid signatures on his petition. To get on the ballot, Perry would have needed a federal judge to rule in his favor. Reckon all the judges have read his book where he criticizes them for being too activist. Ooops. • There is a play titled, “Come back to the ﬁve and dime, Jimmy

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Why? Because our new voter registration cards have not yet been mailed out and the old ones expired Dec. 31. Some say we’re already sunk, no voting in 2012. Some say we all have to go re-register to vote, run a marathon in 12 minutes or take out ﬁve magazine subscriptions in order to participate in elections. In the words of MASH’s Col. Sherman Potter. Horse hockey! If you still have your old card— and I’m holding mine—turn it over and look on the back. See those little square boxes on the top? Right above the enchilada sauce stain? Oh, wait, that’s probably only on mine. They have codes and numbers telling us what districts we are in for the various elections. If you live in Milam County, like I do, the first three say: USREP 31, STSEN 5 and STREP 20. This means we were in congressional district (U.S. Representative) 31, state senate district 5 and that we have really bad sore throats. Oh, wait, STREP 20 means state representative district 20. My mistake. Just in case you haven’t noticed there has been a heated redistricting battle going on in Texas over where the lines will be drawn in the new districts in those three jurisdictions. Nobody yet knows what to put in those three boxes for Texans in 2012. Some kind of resolution will be made and that actually appears to be on the horizon, even if it’s not in clear focus yet. What’s important to note is that it obviously wasn’t resolved by the end of 2011 when the old cards expired. So what were the choices? Send out new cards and leave those three boxes blank or wait until we know what the new information is

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Dean, Jimmy Dean.” First of all, if you’re a country music fan (as I am), then you think Jimmy Dean is the old country music star turned sausage billionaire. Actually, it’s the late actor James Dean, who died young when his car ran off a cliff (some say it was suicide). In some of the promo work for the play, they try to use 5-cent and 10-cent for five and dime only to discover that there is no traditional cent mark on the keypad — a “c” with a vertical line through it. And, you can’t do 5c and 10c. • Newspaper publisher friend, Randy Mankin of Masked Rider Publications (Eldorado and Big Lake) has some pretty clever sayings, slogans, et al. About news reporting, Randy offers two: (1) The dullest pencil is better than the sharpest mind; (2) There are more rabbit trails to this story than lessons. Some others: (3) We were so poor, the bologna we ate was so thin, it only had one side. (4) A man looking at a frog-strangling rain said, “The last drought we had started just like this.” Everyone has a postal service

(Thursday and Friday copy encouraged.) • Rural community correspondence— Monday noon. The Reporter can take late-breaking news and information from Monday-night meetings and events as late as 11 a.m.

story nowadays what with all the cutbacks in service. Mine is that I recall growing up in Teague where the local post office had a slot labeled: “In City,” and that mail got delivered the very next day. Guaranteed. • Home remedies. Everyone has several. One I remember well came when, as a tad of a boy, I sprained an ankle. My mother and grandmother prescribed this “cast” they said would heal the ankle in a hurry. It was made of red clay, of which we had plenty, and vinegar. They dug up a batch of the clay, then mixed it with the vinegar so it had a wet, doughy consistency and they put the “cast” on the sprained ankle and told me not to move for two days. Sure enough, the ankle was healed in 48 hours. I don’t believe for a minute it was the clay, although I think the vinegar may have had some healing qualities. I do believe lying around with the ankle immobile was the most instrumental in the healing. So, now you have my idea ﬁle. wwebb@wildblue.net

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Who are these ladies? Neighbor Grover sez a man will pay $2 for a $1 item he needs, and a woman will pay $1 for a $2 item she doesn’t need because it’s on sale.

ho are these ladies at right? Chances are, one could be your mom, grandma, aunt, great aunt or, in case you’re an old relic like me, a sister. This photo was unearthed from a box of old photos here at The Reporter. We have many of those boxes stacked under one of our tables. It’s interesting to visit those boxes from time to time. My guess is this is a group of Alcoa secretaries in the early 1950s, as the local smelter poured its first metal in 1952. The photo was obviously taken on the front steps of Building 80 (the administration building), or, as the rank-and-ﬁle Alcoans liked to call it, the Ivory Tower. It’s also my guess that the photographer was Jack Nettles, the ﬁrst editor of The Alcoa Ranger, a monthly employee magazine which existed, I believe, into the 1960s and possibly 1970s.

SPOILIN’ THE BROTH

Someone in this photo, taken on the front steps of Building 80 at Alcoa’s Rockdale smelter, could be your mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and possibly your sister. This photo was found in a box at The Reporter with no description. Can you identify these people?

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Chances are it was taken during National Secretaries Week. This was decades before the dawn of political correctness when the term “secretary” was determined to be demeaning, and the business world was introduced to “administrative assistants.” I always wondered why “assistant” wasn’t privately considered demeaning, since these women generally did all the work piled on them from various directions by the thinkers in that great Think Tank that was Building 80. Anyway, if some Reporter reader out there can identify these women, you will be entitled to a free one-year subscription to this weekly rag (either the print edition on online edition, your call). And if you’re already a subscriber (bless you), your subscription will automatically be renewed for an additional year. bill@rockdalereporter.com

Scammer ‘Grace’ has God on her side

-mails are as demanding as a ringing telephone. They get the attention of those being contacted. If the message comes to us, we feel immediate ownership without question. The fact that our name is not found anywhere in the message, it still belongs to us. The e-mail recipient invariably asks “how did these people get my name.” The truth is they do not know your name. That is why it is not found in the message greeting. The message sender did get the e-mail address. The scam may claim, you were selected from some extensive research as Thomas Montelongo did. The sender does have Thomas’ e-mail address but not his name, The greeting simply says “My Dear” and in the text the personal pronoun “you” is used.

Art by Shay Gibson, a fourth-grader at Rockdale Intermediate.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time to dissolve MDD, ‘insane’ expenditures

Dear editor, I would like to make a few comments on the recent city council meeting. First, the very idea of paying an executive director for the MDD $150,000 per year out of taxpayer money is the most absurd idea I have ever heard and the fact that the city council approved this insane idea shows just how little our illustrious socalled leaders really care about this city. The MDD was established by the voters in order to help bring businesses into the city. However, all they intend to do is spend the tax money granted to them in ways that have absolutely no benefit in helping this city prosper. So far, they have expended funds for a website for Rockdale, spent outrageous funds to welcome people to this dead city and now want to expend $150,000 more for an executive director. I firmly believe that it is time to completely dissolve and disband the MDD as it is simply a blank check and a total waste of taxpayers’ money. Taxpayers created the MDD and they can just as easily dissolve it. Secondly, although I ver y rarely agree with anything the city council does, I would like to thank councilman Allan Miller for making his comment about t he lack of c om mu n ic at ion between the city council and the people of Rockdale. I have maintained for years there is a severe lack of communication between the city council and the people of Rockdale were being kept in the dark about what and how the city council and the mayor conduct their business and by the time

Thanks for help with cancer fund-raiser Dear editor, My name is Reyna Gonzalez and I helped with a fundraiser called “Cuts for a Cure”. We raised money for a softball teammate who has a tumor and is taking chemotherapy every week. The doctors hope to shrink it so they can do surger y to r emove it . T he mone y w a s donated so that her parents could either buy her a wig or

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the citizens do find out about what the city council has voted on it is too late for them to act or react in any manner. The actual agenda for the city council should, and indeed is supposed to be, posted in the local paper, and should state whether it is an open meeting or an executive session. It should be posted in several places as well in order to include the citizens of Rockdale in their process. I urge you to contact your city representative, as well as the mayor, and letter them know your thoughts on this subject. Glenn Landrum 1509 Highland Rockdale Editor’s note: On agendas, state law requires them to be posted 72 hours in advance of meetings. City council meetings are on Mondays and agendas are not finalized until Fridays, two days after The Reporter is published. Once agendas are finalized they are posted on the front door and back door at City Hall, at the police station and on the city’s website. Executive sessions are always listed as such on agendas. just to help with a little of the medical expenses. I went door to door asking for donations. Thanks to the people who helped out, Tina A lejandro, Jessica Newlin, Rusty Thomas, JoAnn Browning, Yolanda Perez, Wayne Cotten, Allen Sanders, Amanda Browning, Sara Bartley, and Fawn Simpson. Thank you for helping out my teammate. Reyna Gonzales cynthia.gonzalez0830@gmail. com

MILAM COUNTY T.R.I.A.D. Ted Hubert

Here is the story behind this$22 million offer to instant wealth. Grace Sulak, supposedly the sender assures the email recipient that their selection was not in error. Thomas was chosen after his name was carefully researched. (Remember: His name is not mentioned anywhere). “Grace is undergoing treatment in the Preston Hospital in the United Kingdom. The e-mail address does not show “.uk.” It is common for sound alike people and places to be used

hoping the reader will find the reading material more believable. “Grace” is very religious and she feels that God intervened to put them together. God knows the purpose of this transaction will be used basically to help the poor and disadvantaged. As she puts it, to betray her is a betrayal of God. Thomas is directed to contact the barrister Mrs. Sulak used in handling his legal affairs and Thomas responded. A second email arrived from barrister “Marshal Thurgud” which requested the usual information. Thomas did not comply. He does not give out his personal data. The barrister’s name is interesting. Was this name selected from the Supreme Court’s Thur-

good Marshall’s? Febr uar y is black histor y month, so this may be a good time to google in the name. Thurgood Marshall was credited for winning 14 cases at the Supreme Court level prior to his appointment to our nation’s highest court. While serving as Justice he wrote 98 majority decisions and none have been reversed. April 4, marks the 10th year anniversary of the Milam County TRIAD agreement with the State of Texas Attorney General’s Ofﬁce. A celebration is in the planning stages. Listen for the details to come soon and plan to attend the anniversary party. The cake has been ordered. tedh@myalpha1.net

Problems multiply as primary elections postponed

he continuing postponement of primary elections is causing considerable problems including here locally, and a great deal of anxiety for many people, particularly those trying to run for ofﬁce this time around. Let me try to address a few local matters for you as we hopefully are close to getting this redistricting thing resolved and a primary date set. We have held up sending out the 2012 voter registration cards because we don’t know what congressional district Milam County will be in. This must be printed on the card along with other information. The Tax Ofﬁce has everything else ready to go and will send them out well ahead of the primary date once it is set. The new cards will be yellow. You do not—I repeat do not need to reregister if you’ve registered in the past. If you have not registered to vote, you have up to 30 days prior to the primary to do so. If for some reason your new card does not arrive once we get them mailed out—gets lost in the mail or something—you can still vote if you’re registered. Use your old card or

JUDGE’S COMMENTS David Barkemeyer Milam County Judge

you r Tex a s d r iver ’s lic ense. If you’re not sure where to vote, contact Nancy Tucker at the Milam County Tax Office at 254-697-7017 or Sherry Mueck at the County Clerk’s Office at 254-697-7049 or at the Milam County Election Office at 254-697-2664 and they will help you. To request a “ballot by mail,” contact Mueck as well. The new voter precinct maps are posted on our web site at www. milamcounty.net. The photo ID requirement for voting passed by the Texas legislature has not been cleared by the Department of Justice and apparently will not be in effect during the primary but may be required during the general election in November. Your driver’s license or other state or federally-issued ID with photo will be used. You may obtain a photo ID at the DPS driver’s license office at the Law Enforcement Center in Cameron if you do not have a suit-

able photo ID. It would be a good idea to go ahead and get prepared ahead of time in case this rule is implemented. There’s been some confusion about which primary you may vote in since there are a number of candidates in both the Democratic and Republican primary this year. You may vote in either primary, but not both, regardless of which one you’ve voted in in the past. There are 11 voting locations in the county, one in each voting precinct, and both parties have voting places at the same location in each precinct. Some loc at ions have been

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changed this year. These locations will be listed in the local newspapers and on the Milam County website, or you may call the phone numbers listed above to find out where to vote. There will also be four early voting locations, one each in Cameron, Rockdale, Buckholts, and Thorndale. We are assuming that there will also be a window opened for additional candidates to file and withdraw from the races, but we do not yet have the final word. We, like you, are anxious to get on with this year’s election and will get the ball rolling as soon as they let us. dbarkemeyer@milamcounty.net

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Alford, Planning & Zoning Board member. Waiter with the most tips will earn a special award. Tips also go to the Kay Theatre restoration. TICKETS—Tickets for the event, priced at $35 each, are available from any Kay Theatre board member, at Elements at Main, 219 North Main, or online at www.outhouse.com. (Under “upcoming events, click on Fernando Dovalina.) Saturday’s event is the second in a series of ﬁve this spring to raise money for the Kay Theatre project. Dovalina will also be guest speaker on Friday for a group of select students at Rockdale. TEJAS—Details and schedule for Tejas Fest are in a special section, included in this week’s Reporter and on page 1B. Here a re few la st-minute updates: Sherry McCartney, publisher of the quarterly magazine “Flair,” will return to Tejas Fest this weekend, speaking to high school students Friday morning and present at the city library on Saturday. Previous issues of “Flair” have featured the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, artist Kennedy Cooke-Garza, the Rockdale Fair, the Dyess log cabin and Apache Pass. The Spring, 2012, “Flair” features the El Camino Real Master

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Naturalist event to be held at Fair Park April 14. Sharla Wilson, a Rockdale resident, will have her custom jewelry on display in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. A native of Long Island, she studied fine arts and fashion design at C. W. Post College and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She owns Sharlakay Designs and for the past 13 Februaries has travelled to the worldrenowned Tucson, Arizona, gem shows to select and purchase gemstones and materials for use in her designs. She works in many mediums of art and has recently returned to crochet. Jamie Larson, craftsman of Four Oaks Woodworking, halfway between Gause and Milano, creates pens, and will also have his work on display in the church fellowship hall.

His ball point, roller ball and fountain pens are created out of Texas woods and wood from around the world. Larson has also incorporated deer antler and acrylic materials. James Haney, a retired Salado minister whose hobby is collecting radios and memorabilia associated with them, will be signing his book “My Mother, Radio and Me” in the library Saturday. He h a s a l s o w r it ten T h e Angel is Near, a book he says was inspired by the death of his mother and focuses on issues surrounding death. Garlyn Wilburn, of Brenham, author of “The Donkey Boy and Désirée’s Quest for Freedom” historical novels for young readers will be at the library Saturday. “The Donkey Boy” is set in the Texas Revolution of 1836 and follows a young boy who sets out to join the Texas Army. Ultimately the donkey saves his master at the Battle of San Jacinto. “Désirée’s Quest for Freedom”, involves a young mulatto slavegirl who ﬁnds herself deserted in the hostile wilderness in the Mexican province of Texas. Lester Morr is of Austin wrote The Violets Are Mine: Tales of an Unwanted Orphan.” It tells of his journey through the social system as an orphan in World War II and post-war England.

Primaries ‘likely’ for May 29th New ﬁling period uncertain but could open as soon as Friday Much of the uncertainty surrounding Texas primary elections might have gone away Tuesday afternoon as a San Antonio federal court issued new redistricting maps. It’s not a “done deal” yet, according to county chairs Bill Whitmire (Republican) and Richard Stone (Democrat). While it appears the primaries could probably be held May 29 but the court will still have to decide when, and if, there will be a second ﬁling period for additional candidates to sign up. Unofficial sources Tuesday were guessing the new filing

period could begin as soon as Friday (March 2) and run through Tuesday (March 6). That won’t be final until the court itself issues a ruling on more ﬁling opportunities, expected Wednesday afternoon, after The Reporter’s deadline. Should the court declare that new ﬁling period starts Friday, or during the next week, the two party chairs have listed phone numbers and e-mail addresses for prospctive candidates as follows: W h it m i r e (R epubl ic a n) — milamgop@yahoo.com; 254482-0354.

Stone (Democrat) — richard.2456@gmail.com; 512760-5748. Maps released by the court Tuesday lef t Milam C ount y in State Senate District 5 and State Representative District 20, although boundaries were redrawn. Milam shifts from Congressional District 30 (incumbent John Carter, R-Round Rock) to District 17 (incumbent Bill Flores, R-Bryan). And the entire matter could still be open to more litigation if the maps issued Tuesday by judges are appealed.

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A long-term commitment to the juvenile justice center, on FM 487 at the northern Rockdale city limits, requires action by a judge.

Juvenile cases ‘different, the same’ as they move through legal system A string of recent jury trials involving juveniles has caused area law enforcement, and judicial agencies, to receive inquiries by the public about the juvenile justice system. “I don’t think many people really understand some basic premises about how juveniles go through the system,” Prosecutor Kerry Spears told The Reporter. “While it’s obviously different from the adult system, there can be full jury trials for juveniles and juveniles have the same constitutional rights as adults in a courtroom, and outside one for that matter,” she said. Those include the right to counsel, right to face an accuser and compel testimony and the right not to incriminate themselves. “One communication really stuck in my mind,” Spears said. “This individual asked why the police couldn’t just go get the juvenile, lock them up and be done with it. That’s just not the way it works.” VERDICT—Spears said there have been three recent jury trials of juveniles, most recently one in which a jury tried a 14-year-old male on charges of aggravated sexual assault and burglary of a habitation. The jury’s found the prosecution’s charge of delinquent behavior was “true.” “That’s one big difference,” Spears said. “In a juvenile trial there’s no finding of guilty or not guilty. The verdict was ‘true’.” And the jury does not set punishment. “That’s always up to the judge,” Spears said. PROCEDURE—So, what is the procedure when a juvenile (ages 10 through 16 in Texas) is picked up in connection with a crime?

In many cases deemed less serious, the matter is able to go straight to the juvenile probation department and doesn’t ever go to court. Milam County is in the busy 20th Judicial District along with Falls and Robertson counties. “Our county is the busiest,” Spears said. A juvenile can only be kept at a center, like the Rockdale Juvenile Justice Center, for 48 hours before he or she must either go before a judge and have a hearing, or be released. If the case is not disposed of, hearings must be held every 10 days in order to keep the juvenile incarcerated, she said. Most cases end up in plea bargains, as do most cases involving adult offenders. OPTIONS—There’s a different focus in juvenile justice, however. “The whole point is to try and keep these kids from becoming part of the adult criminal justice system,” she said. Options can include probation with parents or guardians, placement in a different home or treatment which may provide the ﬁrst real structure a child has ever known. A major difference with the adult system is that juveniles who “clean up their act” can have their records placed on “restricted access” to the public. But some juvenile cases will go “all the way” and an offender may be tried, convicted and sent into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, which replaced the old Texas Youth Commission (TYC). And occasionally a crime will be so serious that a juvenile will be certified to stand trial as an adult. “In that case, the adult penalties will apply,” Spears said.

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Prospective candidates have until the close of business hours Monday to file. City candidates may file weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall. Rockdale ISD school board candidates can file weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (4 p.m. on Fridays) at the Central Administration Building. Hospital board candidates may obtain a filing form in the lobby of Richards Memorial Hospital. MILANO—There are now six

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exemption available to property owners. “Property owners who qualify for the exemptions can certainly save money but the savings is at no cost to the taxpayer.” Moraw said the documents in the mail-out actually refer to the designation of homestead as addressed in the Texas Property Code. “That’s different than the homestead tax exemption as addressed under the Texas Property Tax Code,” she said. Moraw said while the definition of homestead under the property code does have legal purposes, a reduction in property tax is not one of them. “The appraisal district cannot assist property owners in the filing of ‘designation of homestead’,” she said. Moraw said a separate mailout referenced information which is actually available upon request from the appraisal district or at no charge on the MCAD website www.trueautomation.com. (Select “Milam” under “View Property Info.”) “The property number used is a cross-reference number assigned by the appraisal district and is not a legal description or reference,” she said. “Property owners who need a copy of their deed may obtain a copy at the county clerk’s office for a fee less than the quoted ‘processing’ fee,” Moraw said. Property owners are urged to “ask questions and seek assistance before paying money.”

candidates seeking four positions on the Milano School Board. Inc u mbent s A lden Crowe and John Yakesch have ﬁled for new three-year terms. They are opposed by Gary Steinbecker in what is currently a three-person race for two positions. Dewey Steinbecker, who was recently appointed to the school board to replace Margaret Plentl, who resigned, has now ﬁled for re-election of that one-year unexpired term. In a race for a separate oneyear unexpired term, the can-

didates are incumbent Lynette Taylor and Danice Hurt. Mayor Billy Barnett and city councilman Jerry Hall are seeking new city council terms. THORNDALE—George Galbreath filed for the Thorndale City Council on Monday, joining incumbent Gerald Niemtschk on the ballot. Other terms expiring in 2012 are those of Jack Willis and Sam Pickett. Incumbents Dave Denny and Ann Glenn remain the only two candidates on the Thorndale School Board ballot.

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10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Library Book Sale and Author Signing Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library, 201 Ackerman (Bus Stop and Restrooms)

Kay Theatre Restoration Tours, Main Street at Bell Children’s Activities and Musical Entertainment at Wolf Park

10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Auto and Bike Show Ackerman Street at Milam

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Busy, fun-ﬁlled weekend ahead in ‘The Rock’

pecial Alert! Busy, funfilled weekend ahead–don’t miss out! Details about the events of this weekend are all in this issue of The Reporter, including our special Tejas Tab, all about the Tejas Festival. The 54th annual Rockdale Relays is on Friday. Plus Milano boys basketball team plays in the regional tournament in New Braunfels. So you won’t be seeing me with my usual 6 foot 5 inch sidekick. I’ll be downtown all day. Then Saturday night I’ll be at the Intermediate School at the Kay Theatre’s “Black and White and Read All Over” dinner and play reading fund-raiser. There will be something for everyone this weekend and I can’t wait! -kcmMy Dad, being the culinary expert that he is, shared his very own recipe with my brothers and I in an email. We knew it would happen eventually but we thought something would freeze over first. So...Brrrrrrrr! -kcmBill Cooke’s ‘Recipe’ I just finished a culinary experience that I want to share with my offspring. As you know, I do a lot of cooking outdoors on the grill, but generally concede the kitchen to Nano’s enormous skills. But today, I foraged up a wonderful lunch and I’ll share it with you in the form of a recipe. Take one slice of bread, place it on a plate and slather it with a generous amount of mustard. Take one Taylor Meat red weiner and cut it into bite-size pieces and distribute evenly across the bread. (This is actually an optional step; the weiner can be left whole if desired). Take from the fridge some left-over chili. In this instance, it is an extra serving of Bill Martin’s famous Methodist Men’s chili supper product which we purchased at the event and brought home for future use. In case you don’t have any of that on hand, non-Methodist chili would likely work satisfactorily. Take a spoon and pile a generous amount of the chili atop the bread and weiner plate, making sure the chili totally covers the entire concoction. Take one white onion and cut into half-inch slices, and take one fresh jalapeno and cut into bite-size pieces. Place the onion and pepper on a saucer to serve as a side dish or salad. Put the plate into the microwave and nuke that big, rich brown dawg pile for 90 seconds. Then, because the chili might not be thoroughly hot, nuke it again for 20 more seconds. Put both plates on the table and have at it. This meal goes really well with a Big Red soda pop that some grandkid left in the fridge. I will be forever grateful to whichever one it was. Incidentally, this is a nutritious meal. I used whole wheat bread. One final step: A damp sponge will clean up the mess in the microwave. That last 20-second shot was unnecessary.

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RR author, photographer at local depot on Saturday By MIKE BROWN Reporter Editor

Come along and ride this train. Come along and ride this train. Cross the mountains, prairies, reservations, rivers, levees, plains. Come along and ride this train.—Johnny Cash World-renowned photographer J. Parker Lamb is coming to Rockdale Saturday as part of Tejas Fest and there was never any doubt where he would speak. The restored International & Great Nor t her n DepotMuseum on t he cor ner of Milam and Main. Time, 2 p.m. Dr. Lamb is the gold standard—well, maybe the “golden spike”—so far as train photography is concerned. He has been taking photos of trains—color and blackand-white—for the past 63 years. His first efforts were in 1949 when he was a high school junior. His latest will be published this July when his sixth book “Railroads of Meridian” rolls off the presses at The University of Indiana. F USION—For 38 years Dr. Lamb taught at The Universit y of Texas School of Engineering. He continued photographing, and writing about, railroads during his tenure and told a railroad magazine he had found a way to combine the two disciplines. Dr. Lamb said his goal was to “make technical subjects into artistic objects.” He certainly accomplished that. Look at the photo of the train and the Texas Capitol at the top of this page. MAGIC TIME—A native of Alabama, Dr. Lamb was born into a magical time, so far as train buffs are concerned. Diesel was replacing steam in the late 1940s and early 1950s, with the romance and mystique of one giving way to the efficiency and sleekness of the other. D r. L a m b f i r s t p h o t o graphed railroads throughout the deep south, from New Orleans to Mobile. After joining the U. S. Air Force, he was sent to Dayton, Ohio, where he caught the steam-diesel transitions on the New York Central, Pennsylvania Railroad and the Baltimore & Ohio. While doing graduate work, he went on to document the early diesel era in Illinois and

J. Parker Lamb photo from his collection ‘Steel Wheels Rolling’

Railroad images in Texas don’t get more iconic than this as an MKT (Katy) train rolls through downtown Austin in 1954 Lamb photo.

The subject was—what else?—trains as Lamb spoke, showed slides, at Texas A&M’s George Bush Library three years ago. North Carolina. ‘GEE WHIZ’—But don’t get the idea Dr. Lamb’s work has been only on the “gee whiz, look at the neat train” level, although obviously anyone can enjoy his photography on that plane. While at UT-Austin he rose to become cha ir ma n of t he Mechanical Engineering Department and associate dean of the College of Engineering. During his academic career, D r. L a m b m a d e nu m e r o u s research contributions in the areas of fluid flow and convective heat transfer. His scholarly approach is also evident in his train writings. Two of Dr. Lamb’s work s, “Evolut ion of t he A mer ic an Diesel Locomotive” and “Perfecting the A merican Steam Locomotive” deal with the technological, economic and societal changes linked to the steam-todiesel transition. Those books pinpoint the roles of leading engineers, whose innovations paved the way for critical breakthroughs. They also note how the advent

of the diesel locomotive profoundly af fected ever y thing f rom prof its to gover nment regulations to the very livelihoods of railroad employees. DEPOT DOINGS—In addition to Dr. Lamb’s appearance there will be other activities Saturday at the depot-museum. Author Bill Harper will speak at 11 a.m. He’s a former newsman who has written several books, most recently “Second Thoughts,” cover ing presidents f rom Washington to Nixon and their appointments to the Supreme Court. Harper also wrote “Eleven Days in Hell,” the definitive chronicle of the 1973 Huntsville prison seige. There will also be a blacksmithing demonstration at the depot forge, located just east of the main building, the depot model train room will be up and running and food vendors will be set up. The depot-museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lamb’s latest book, on the railroad history of Meridian, MIssississippi, will be published in July. Saturday.

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n the 13th chapter of Corinthians the Apostle Paul tells us that the greatest thing in the world is love. And he deﬁnes love as patience plus kindness. Dr. Steve Wende, minister of the First Methodist Church in Houston, tells how he discovered the incredible power of such love as a college student back in the Sixties when there were lots of marches and demonstrations going on all across our nation. He had a dormitory friend who took part in every one that came along. Most of the time his friend didn’t know what they were about, didn’t care what they were about. He was a bright young man but a very angry young man, a rebel lashing out at all the world. He didn’t trust anyone over thirty and not very many under thirty. One day there was a demonstration in the student union that turned into a riot. The police were called out, tear gas was ﬁred, windows were broken out. The rioting students were herded out through the broken glass, loaded into vans and taken off to jail. Dr. Wende’s friend was a part of the riot, probably helped start it. The next Sunday morning he was in church. Why? Not from being in jail—he had been in jail many times before. It was something far, far more. This is how his friend explained it: “As I stumbled out of the student union, half blinded, losing the sandals I was wearing, a policeman with

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hands like a vice grabbed my arm. I fully expected a night stick to the head; instead I heard him say as gently as he could, ‘Careful son, don’t cut your feet on the glass.’ “He guided me to one of the vans. When it was full he got in to ride with us. Stunned that he would be so kind, I began a conversation. At the jail, as we were booked and put in cells, the conversation continued—outside the bars, through the bars and eventually inside the bars. “Throughout the long evening we talked. Finally, at two o’clock in the morning he said to me, ‘Son, at some point don’t you think you ought to ask God to help you? Help you with your decisions; help you with your dreams; help you with your life?’ Sunday morning I was in church.” Dr. Wende says, “Two months later he walked down to the altar and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. And to think that for months I had invited him to church using every theological and philosophical argument I could muster to no avail. What turned the tide? You know what did it—a policeman with patience plus kindness. You will never ﬁnd anything greater!” Rev. Nichols is Minister Emeritus of First Christian Church, Temple, where he was senior minister for 23 years before retiring. He writes a religious column for several newspapers.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES RCS food pantry

Rockdale Christian Services operates a food pantry at 224 West Cameron Avenue, open 10 a.m. until noon weekdays. Donations of nonperishable food items are welcome, especially one-pound bags of rice, pinto beans, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and peanut butter. Donations may also be taken to 11 RCS-member churches: First Baptist, First Christian, First Presbyterian, Full Gospel Chapel, Grace Lutheran, Peace Lutheran, Meadowbrook Baptist, Primera Iglesia Bautista, St. Joseph’s Catholic, St. Thomas Episcopal and St. John’s Methodist.

Heavenly Treasures

Rockdale Christian Services “Heavenly Treasures” thrift store, 233 North Main, serves the needy with gently used clothing and household items at prices from 25 cents to $5. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. A “$3 Bag Day” is held ﬁrst Friday of each month. Donations to the thrift store are appreciated and should be left only during operating hours.

World Day of Prayer program here Friday World Day of Prayer 2012 will be observed by Christians in over 170 countries on Friday, March 2. Locally, the service will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 1600 Alcoa, at 10 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. “World Day of Prayer was founded on the idea that prayer and action are inseparable in the service of God’s kingdom,” said local service co-sponsors Donnie Rinn and Donna Mitchell. “World Day of Prayer brings together international women from a myriad of backgrounds, cultures and Christian traditions for informed prayer and prayer action,” they explained. The 2012 service has been written by women of Malaysia who chose the theme, “Let Justice Prevail.” “Stories chosen by the Malaysian women give credence to the suffering that empowers their prayers,” Rinn said. “A clear message emerges: it takes courage, compassion and active engagement for justice to prevail.” A choir with voices from several churches will sing and the program will be presented by representatives from local churches. An offering will go to Church Women United. In the U.S., portions are designated to women’s projects locally and internationally.

Grace Ladies Aid sets garage/bake sale Saturday The Ladies Aid of Grace Lutheran Church, located on the corner of Wilcox and Bell, will hold a garage/bake sale on Saturday, March 3 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. “This is an annual fund raiser for the group,” said Mickey Meadors, spokesperson.

Stephen Chapel sets 123rd anniversary event GAUSE—Stephen Chapel AME Church, 422 East US 79 in Gause, invites the public to its 123rd church anniversary and 38th annual Family & Friends Day program at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Special guest will be Rev. Revell Simpson, pastor of Wayman Chapel AME Church of Temple.

Rockdale Christian sets garage sale, movie event Rockdale Christian Church will hold a church-wide garage sale in

fellowship hall from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, March 3 with proceeds to go to the church youth program. Also, Rockdale Christian will show the movie “Courageous” in fellowship hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10 and refreshments will be provided, according to Tim Ramey, youth director. The public is invited to both events, he said.

RSBC women’s Bible study held weekly

The ladies ministry of Rising Star NEW HOPE CELEBRATION—Members of New Hope Baptist Church Baptist Church invites all women to met recently to celebrate Black History Month with a fellowship meal attend Bible study at 9:30 a.m. each and program of history facts, including many from nationally-renowned Sunday at Rising Star Church, 1022 retired track and field coach William Preston Moultrie. From left are Texas Street in Rockdale. Moultrie, Rev. Roderick Jackson Sr., pastor, and Lisa Benford. Topics through April 22 will be “Lies Women Believe,” presented by Lisa Dennis. For more information teers to work at Heavenly Treasures in ministry for 51 years and founded contact Dennis, 512-657-3972, or thrift store serving the needy. Follow- Harvest International Ministries, ing are dates for March: Inc. which involves evangelism, Jo Ann Bradford, 446-3242. March 1, Murray Street Church of church planting and serving as senior Christ; March 2, Peace Lutheran; pastors for several churches. The Annual Rising Star March 6, Tuesday Volunteers; March Brassfields served as missionaries golf event March 24 7-8, First Baptist; March 9, Foster to Indonesia during the 1970s. Mrs. Brassfield has long been Rising Star Baptist Church will hold Ladies; March 13, Tuesday Volunits annual Golf Classic on Saturday, teers; March 14-15, St. Joseph’s involved in women’s ministries and March 24 at Blackhawk Golf Course Catholic; March 16, Grace Lutheran; was instrumental in founding of in Pflugerville. Registration will start March 20, Tuesday Volunteers; March “The Texas Hill Countr y Women at 11 a.m. with tee time at 1 p.m., 21-22, Full Gospel Chapel; March 23, of The Word” in the Austin area according to spokesperson Jo Ann Mt. Zion Baptist; March 27, Tuesday where conferences drew hundreds Bradford. Proceeds from the tour- Volunteers; March 28-29, Guada- of attendees. She served three years as Dean nament go to the church’s building lupanas; March 30, Meadowbrook Baptist. of Women at Christ for the Nations fund. in Dallas, mentoring and serving as pastor to some 450 single women Aglow Lighthouse ‘Team Impact’ coming each semester. She holds a degree to hear Brassfield to Marlow Church in theology and is an ordained minRockdale Aglow Community Light- ister.—Sabrina Thompson, Aglow Marlow Baptist Church is hosting Team Impact, a free family event, on house will meet Thursday, March 8 publicist April 13-15, starting at 7 p.m. each for fellowship and refreshments at evening, according to Monica Helms, 6:30 p.m. and a speaker at 7 at The Reporter welcomes news of Rockdale General Store, 1201 W. spokesperson. special events from area churches. Team Impact is a group of world- US 79. Speaker will be Nancy Brassfield. There is no charge. Fax to 446-5317 class athletes, including champion power-lifters, previous WWE wres- She and husband Samuel have been or email bill@rockdalereporter.com. tlers, and former NFL football players who travel the globe with a message of hope, using demonstrations of astounding strength. Team Impact speaks to America’s youth about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and the importance of academic excellence. Marlow Baptist Church is located at 1794 CR 229, outside of Cameron.

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The Rockdale Reporter Church Directory The local and area church information alternates each week. ADINA CHRISTIAN CHURCH: interim minister; Bible school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. BARN CHURCH OF MILANO: 733 Holdiness Lane; Chad and Sherry Lagrone, pastors; Sunday services, 11 a.m. “No Barriers.” BLACK JACK BAPTIST CHURCH: 11 miles south on FM 908; Bro. Jimmy Haile; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. CONOLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH: CR 455 at FM 486, four miles south of Thorndale; James D. Brymer, pastor; Sunday praise and worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday prayer service, 7 p.m. DAVILLA ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH: Rev. Randy Holtzclaw, pastor; Sunday Bible school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; Sunday young people’s service, 6 p.m.; evangelistic service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. DAVILLA BAPTIST CHURCH: Rev. David Cox, pastor; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Lexington: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m.; AWANA, 5:30 p.m.; prayer fellowship, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Milano: Church Street, 512-4552281; Dave Lucus, minister; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; children’s choir, 6 p.m. Wednesday; mid-week Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; Signs of Him, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; young men’s class, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Thorndale: Hwy. 79, 512/8982529, www.fbcthorndale.com; Jeremey Shepherd, pastor; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Children’s activities, prayer meeting, ladies Bible study, 6:30 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), Lexington: Hwy. 77 N., 979/773-4416; “A Positive Fellowship of Growing Christians;” David N. Fischer, pastor; Sunday coffee fellowship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:50 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; caring nursery always provided. FOREST GROVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 9 miles south of Hwy. 77 and 79 overpass on Hwy. 77; “The Bible—Our Only Book; Christ—Our Only Creed”; www.forestgrovechristianchurch.com; Brandon Navarre, pastor; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship and communion, 11 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH: 6 mi. south of Milano on Hwy. 36; Bro. Delmar McCracken, pastor; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. FRIENDSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: FM1915 south of Buckholts; Terry Doughterty, pastor; services each 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday, 9 a.m. GAUSE BAPTIST CHURCH: Jimmy Sanders, pastor; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m. GAUSE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH: Rev. Jerry and Linda Burns, pastors; services 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. GAUSE METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Kenneth Byrd, pastor; worship service, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 11 a.m. GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, Milano: Rev. Otis Ray, pastor; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday. GRIFFIN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH, Milano: CR 336; Rev. Elmer Snell, pastor; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m. 2nd and 4th Sunday; mid-week prayer service 4th Wednesday 7:30 p.m. HOYTE CHURCH OF CHRIST: FM2095; Sunday services 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. JESUS IS REY: Minerva; David Reyes, pastor; services, 7:30 p.m. Friday. LEXINGTON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Ricky Spacek, minister; Bible study, 9:45 a.m.; worship service 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. LEXINGTON FAITH TEMPLE: 1005 CR 317 W, Lexington, TX 78947, 979/773-4558; Rev. Jim D. Monroe, pastor; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship service, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; other meetings by special announcements. Welcome is extended to all. LEXINGTON HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC MISSION: Corner of Hwy. 77 and 696 East; Sunday mass 10 a.m. LEXINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. David White, pastor; church school 9:45 a.m.; services, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 6 p.m. LIBERTY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sunday worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible fellowship (at the Gilliland’s home), 5:30 p.m.

LIGHT OF CHRIST MINISTRIES: a non-denominational Christian retreat, located west of Gause approximately 5 miles off US 79; Melvin and Loretta Wall, 979-279-6112, 979-777-1060; www. lightofchristministries.com. THE LIGHTHOUSE OF LEXINGTON: Prayer-line 979/773-4900; Mike and Jackie Pate, pastors; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. LIVE OAK CHURCH OF CHRIST: Bible study, song service and communion, 10:30 a.m. Sunday; services, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. MILAM COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST: Hwy. 77 and CR 232; O.E. Davidson, evangelist; Sunday services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Bible study, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. MILANO CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. MILANO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Rev. Roy Dillard, pastor; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Sunday; fellowship and welcome, 11 a.m. Sunday; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible fellowship, 5:30 p.m. at the Gilliland’s home. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: FM 1712; Luther Shelander, pastor; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m. MT. TABOR BAPTIST CHURCH: 1353 Milam Co. Loop 355, Gause; Dr. Leroy Swift, pastor; 1st & 3rd Sundays, sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m.; Thursday bible study 6 p.m. NEW PROVIDENCE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST: Maysﬁeld on FM 485 and corner of 979; Elder Louis Holder, 2nd Sunday pastor; Elder Ethridge, 4th Sunday pastor; hymn singing, 10 a.m.; preaching, 11 a.m. PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH: Sunday school, 10 a.m. PLEASANT RETREAT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 5 miles south of Thorndale; Rev. Terry Dougherty, 512-824-0226; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. PRAYER MISSION CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST: 209 Frederick, Thrall; Rev. Charles Hill, pastor; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 7:30 p.m. PSALMS 23 MINISTRIES LIMITED: An interdenominational ministry; CR 145, near North Elm Cemetery in Cameron; Steven Anderson, pastor; 254/605-0327; open air services third Saturday of each month starting at 9 a.m. SALTY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sunday worship, 9 a.m.

SAN GABRIEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 163 CR 421A, Thorndale; www.sangabrielbaptistchurch.org; Tim Cheatham, pastor; Sunday school, 9:50 a.m.; worship services, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; Wednesday prayer and Bible study for adults and youth, 7 p.m. SAN GABRIEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Billy Bob Cox, minister; breakfast, 9:15 a.m. Sunday; Bible school, 9:45 a.m. Sunday; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday; Christian Youth Fellowship, 6 p.m. Wednesday. SAND GROVE CHURCH OF CHRIST: Bible study, song service and communion, 10 a.m. Sunday. SANDY CREEK CHURCH OF CHRIST: 979/567-7403; Joe Don Brymer, minister; Bible study 10 a.m.; service, 10:50 a.m. Sunday; service, 5:30 p.m. Sunday; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. SHARP PRESBYTERIAN: Student pastor each ﬁrst Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; hobby club, second Thursday, 10 a.m. ST. JAMES LUTHERAN: Lexington; Leif Hasskarl, pastor; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m., adult Bible class, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:45 a.m.; Holy Communion, 1st and 3rd Sundays. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH: 315 N. Sixth St., Thorndale; Mel Swayer, pastor; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m.; “Grace and Peace,” heard at 7:45 a.m. Sundays on KRXT 98.5 FM radio. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Thorndale; Rev. James Mann; Cindy Melcher, school principal; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday services; 9:15 a.m. Bible Class/Sunday School. STEPHEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH: 422 E. Hwy. 79, P.O. Box 142, Gause; Rev. Linda M. Wallace, pastor; worship service, 11 a.m. ﬁrst and third Sunday. TANGLEWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m. THE MASTER’S GATEWAY CHURCH: Milano; Pastors Ross and Beverly Cunningham gateway@hughes.net; Hwy 79 East on top of the hill; worship, 10 a.m. Sunday; Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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RES students to take part in national reading challenge

Students at Rockdale Elementary are preparing to take part in “Read The Most From Coast To Coast,” on Friday, March 2, Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. “Read The Most From Coast To Coast,” a national reading event set for March 2, challenges students to shatter the national one-day record for Accelerated ReaderT M Quiz-ta king. Accelerated Reader, a reading management software program for K-12 schools, helps educators measure and improve reading comprehension levels. “Students read a book at the appropriate level and then take a quiz on a computer,” said Audrey Pelzel, R ES reading specialist. “The quiz assesses general comprehension of the book just read. Accelerated Reader scores the quiz, monitors results, generates reports, and provides a platform to manage

individual reading practice.” “Read The Most From Coast To Coast” enables students to take part in a shared reading adventure, and, at the same t i me , show t he world t he y understood what they’ve read. All students who take part in this nationwide challenge will be eligible to receive a Certificate of National Participation. The one-day record for Accelerated Reader Quiz-taking is well above 2 million quizzes. On March 2, educators will be able to see the progress toward the national goal at www. renlearn.com/readthemost. “ We’r e e xc ite d ab out t he event,” Sandee Calame, elementary principal said. “We expect to see many happy faces when the national AR quiz goal is shattered.” For more information about Read The Most From Coast To Coast, contact the school office at 430-6030 or Audrey Pelzel at 430-6042.

Texas Public Schools’ Week

ne of Ro ckd a le ISD’s Goals that was revised and adopted by the board this past November is to “Motivate parents and community members to be engaged partners in educating all Rockdale ISD students.” We all have an oppor tunit y to work toward meeting this goal March 5-9 during Texas Public Schools’ Week. The first week in March has traditionally been the week we celebrated Texas Public Schools’ Week until recent years when state testing schedules prohibited many campus activities. Testing schedules have been changed and we will return to the traditional time frame. To kick the week off RISD has partnered with the Tejas Festival and will have authors speaking and reading to our students on Friday, March 2. This is an exciting time for our students as the authors are awesome role models and are exceptional at enriching our children’s education. We also have the Rockdale Relays on March 2 as Rockdale Athletics hosts one of the best competitive meets in Central Texas. Please check our district and campus WebPages to find exciting opportunities for parents, grandparents and our community to participate with different activities during the day and evening next week. Depending on the campus we have Muffins for Moms, Donuts for Dads, and Grub for Grandparents. The Elementary and Intermediate Schools will present a Math and Science Night for parents and guardians similar to the Polar Express Night that occurred last semester. The iTiger after school program will host an open house Wednesday

RISD REPORT Dr. Howell Wright

evening at 6 p.m. at Rockdale Junior High. These are just a few of the opportunities for our parents and the Rockdale Community to participate with Rockdale ISD next week. Texas Public Schools’ Week is an important time to celebrate our student’s work and it is also a time for us to recognize all of the district staff that works with our students directly or indirectly each and every day. Next week if you see a teacher, paraprofessional, bus driver, custodian, cafeteria worker, maintenance worker, secretary, diagnostician, business office employee, campus or district administrator, nurse, or counselor please thank them for the job that they do with our children. I n t h i s a ge of i nc r e a s e d accountabilit y and fewer resources their jobs have become more challenging and they deserve to be recognized and congratulated for the work and dedication they bring each and ever y day to our 1,600 students. I encourage you to visit our campuses next week and see the exciting things our students and staff are doing. Rockdale ISD wants to be a partner with our community and parents and we want all of you to feel welcome when you visit our schools. We look for ward to celebrating Texas Public Schools’ Week with you. hwright@rockdaleisd.net

RHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK Rockdale High School teachers have selected junior Noe Zelaya to be student of the week. The son of Rigoberto and Ana Zelaya, Noe was nominated by RHS teacher Paige Garrett, who believes he is one of the most honest students on campus. Noe is part of the Spanish Club, F.O.R. Club and is also in track. “I’m surprised I got this award” Noe said. “I’m just an honest person naturally.” After high school Noe plans to get into the air conditioning business. The student of the week program, sponsored by P.A.L., encourages students to exhibit positive character traits. Teachers were asked this week to nominate students who are helpful and all nomiZelaya nees were placed in a drawing. Winners receive a sing in their yard announcing the honor and are featured on a bulletin board on campus.

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EDUCATION

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Members of the RHS band who earned medals at the UIL solo Whitsel, (middle) Emily Wagner, Faith Talley, Mason Crump, Hebert and ensemble contest included (front row, l-r) Autumn Davenport, Gonzalez, Melinda Perez, Tyler Land, (back) Lane Schweitzer, NataMelanie Ibarra, Ginny Flores, Pio Castillo, Kandace Kocian, Derek lie Wagner, Lucas Schweitzer, Ariel Buentello, Travis King.

RHS musicians bring 16 medals back from contest Buentello, Davenport advance to state with solos On Saturday, Feb. 18 members of the Rockdale High School’s “Big Blue Band” participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Hutto High School, bringing home at total of 16 medals. Ariel Buentello and Autumn Davenport earned high enough marks to advance to the state competition with their solos. The state contest wil be held in May. “Our students represented Rockdale with class and professionalism. I am very proud of them and their dedication to acheive the results,” RISD director of bands Adrian Acevedo said. Re su lt s f rom t he c onte st included: • Ariel Buentello—Gold medal, advanced to state, Division 1 on a Class 1 bass clarinet solo, junior. • Autumn Davenport—Gold medal, advanced to state, Division 1 on a Class 1 French horn solo, sophomore. • Melanie Ibarra—Gold medal, Division 1 on a Class 1 clarinet solo, sophomore.

• Melinda Perez—Gold medal, Division 1 on a Class 1 French horn solo, junior. • Melanie Ibarra, Emily Wagner, Natalie Wagner—Division 2 on a Class 1 woodwind ensemble. • Pio Castillo—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 trumpet solo, freshman. • Ginny Flores—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 marimba solo, senior. • Heber t Gonzalez—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 yympani solo, senior. • Kandace Kocian—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 euphonium solo, freshman. • Travis King—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 euphonium solo, junior. • Lane Schweit zer—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 xylophone solo, sophomore. • Faith Talley—Silver Medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 trumpet solo, freshman. • Emily Wagner—Silver medal, Division 1 on a Class 2 clarinet solo, freshman. • Natalie Wagner—Silver med-

Scholarship deadlines nearing Deadlines for many scholarships available for Rockdale High School students are looming, some as soon as this month. The scholarships and applications are now listed on the Rockdale ISD website under the “Counselor Corner” at the high school. Kathie Bowermon, counselor, listed scholarships, qualiﬁcations and deadlines as follows: • Alpha Tau Delta, general, May 4. • Bartlett Electric Cooperative, dependent of active Bartlett Electric Co-Op member, at least a 90 overall average, April 1. • Bluebonnet Electric Co-Op Excellence Program, dependent of Bluebonnet Co-Op member, March 20. • Blue and Gold Scholarship, general, May 4. • Carr ROTC Scholarship, Angelo State University, join th ROTC program, minimum SAT/ACT scores, March 15. • Germaine Dawson Athletic Scholarship, active RHS seniorin athletics, April 13. • Goss-Michael Foundation—Texas Art Scholarship and ARTVENTURE, visual arts major, April 30. • Howard Payne University, speciﬁc requirements are listed online at www.hputx.edu. • LeCardon Bleu Culinary Scholarship, culinary major. • Linwood Acres Garden Club, majoring in agriculture, horticulture, landscape or land/water management, April 6. • McDonald’s - Erin Crowley Scholarship, communityservice, essay, above and beyond volunteering, April 6. • Milam County Go Texan Scholarship, member of Milam County 4-H or FFA Club, April 10. • New Salem FCE Extension Homemakers, general, RHS graduating senior, April 20. • Ozarka—Every Drop Counts, essay, at least 3.0 GPA, March 30. • Petie Clark and Tommie Clark Memorial Scholarship, military enlistment, May 4. • Richards Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Schoalrship, healthcare related

degree, April 25. • Rockdale Athletic Booster Club, RHS student athlete, April 13. • Rockdale Fair Association, Milam County senior, exhibit at least one livestock project at Rockdale Fair during high school, April 13. • Rockdale Rotary Club Academic, 90 GPA or greater, April 13. • Rockdale Rotary Club Vocational/ Technical, GPA of 80 or greater, April 13. • SAMMY Award, specific criteria at www.sammyapplication.com, March 19. • Max W. Schlotter Scholarship, Region VI ESC, majoring in education, essay, March 30. • Slough Foundation Scholarship, at least 3.0 GPA, specific requirements listed on application, March 29. • Sam Houston State University Smith-Hutson Scholarship, buisness major, highly competitive, at least a 2.5 GPA, March 9. • Southern Texas PGA Foundation, essay, Junior Golf participation is recommended, April 13. • Texas Association of Community Schools, essay on career and goals, April 2. • Texas Sky ward User Group, essays, April 13. • Texas Telephone Association, information available at www.tta.org, March 8. • Texas Trial Lawyer Association, essay, specifics at ww.ttla.com, March 30. • Thursday Morning Reading Club— Bootsie Peebles Scholarship, majoring in medical field, April 17.

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Autumn Davenport (left) and Ariel Buentello advanced to the state solo and ensemble contest to be held in May after earning gold medals on their Division I solos. al, Division 1 on a Class 2 ﬂute solo, freshman. • Mason Crump—Bronze medal, Division 1 on Class 3 alto saxophone solo, freshman. • Derek Whitsel—Bronze medal, Division 1 on a Class 3 French horn solo, freshman.

• Tyler Land—Division 2 on a Class 2 snare drum solo, freshman. • Luke Schweitzer—Division 2 on a Class 2 tenor saxophone solo, senior. • Beth Davis—Division 3 on a Class 1 clarinet solo, senior.

EDUCATION NOTES from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March Input sought for RISD 2012-13 school calendar 17 at the Thorndale park pavilion, Rockdale ISD would like parent and community input on the 2012-13 school year academic calendar. All are encouraged to participate in the calendar survey or provide input to a campus principal or Pam Kaufmann at the central administration building. Interested parties may also email comments to askrisd@rockdaleisd.net. The 2012-13 Draft Calendars and Calendar Options Survey can be found at www.rockdaleisd.net. Hard copies of the survey and calendar options are also available in each campus ofﬁce and at the administration building.

spokesperson Jana Richardson announced. Dr. Arlon Graef, DVM and staff from Graef Veterinary Hospital of Taylor will be on hand to administer rabies shots for cats and dogs. The rabies shots are $5 and other shots are available. Please use a leash on dogs and a carrier for cats.

Rockdale Project Grad to hold chicken dinner

Rockdale 2012 Project Graduation will be holding a chicken dinner fund-raiser on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at the Rockdale KC Hall. Tickets are $8 each, dine in or take it to go. There will also be tickets for sale Rabies clinic March 17 for $5 each and prizes include a Thorndale Middle School 46” RCA LCD/HDTC, barbecue pit is sponsoring a rabies clinic and a $100 Visa gift card.

HEAD START

TAKING APPLICATIONS (Transportation Provided) Rockdale Head Start is now accepting applications for the 20122013 school year. Head Start is a pre-school offering excellent educational opportunities along with medical, dental, developmental and nutritional benefits at no cost. The Head Start approach of individualized care and guidance is well suited to helping children with disabilities. Children between the ages of 3 and 5 may be eligible. There is no charge for participation in Head Start. Pick up your application now at the Head Start Center, 233 Mill Street. For more information, call your local center at 512/446-5000 or Hill Country Community Action Association at 325/372-5167.

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ESTA ACEPTANDO APLICACIONES (Transporte Proporcionado) Rockdale Head Start esta aceptando aplicaciones para el ano 20122013. Head Start es una escuelita para ninos de edad 3-5 anos que caliﬁcan. Head Start ofrece oportunidades excelentes para educacion y tambien beneﬁcos de medico, dental, desarrollo, y de alimento. Head Start ofrece mucha ayuda para ninos y familias. No cuesta nada para que su nino atiende el programa de Head Start. Puede usted recojer ahora una aplicacion para solicitar un puesto en Head Start. Para mas informacion llame a la Head Start, 233 Mill Street, # del telefono: 512/446-5000 or Hill Country Community Action Association at 325/372-5167.

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SCHOOL MENUS

ROCKDALE Breakfast Fruit, cereal and milk offered daily. Monday—Sausage quesadilla. Tuesday—French toast sticks. Wednesday—Egg and sausage burrito. Thursday—Waffles. Friday — Banana muf fin, vanilla yogurt. Elementary and Intermediate Lunch Salad bar and milk offered daily. Monday—Popcorn chicken, rotini with meat sauce, turkey and cheese sandwich, corn Tuesday — Chili dog, bean and cheese burrito, ham sandwich, green beans. Wednesday—Baked broccoli potato, beef teriyaki dippers, white rice, sun butter sandwich, baby carrots. Thursday—Cheese pizza, chicken and noodles, garlic breadsticks, ham and cheese sandwich, green peas. Friday—Cheeseburger, chicken and rice burrito, tuna salad, saltine crackers, Tater Tots. Junior High Lunch Pepperoni pizza, finishing bar, salad bar and milk offered daily. Monday — Spa ghet ti with meat sauce, garlic breadsticks, corn, chicken quesadilla, Mexican mix beans, Spanish rice, turkey corn dog, sausage pizza, turkey and cheese sandwich, pasta salad with ham. Tuesday—Chili dog, green beans, bean and cheese burrito, Spanish rice, ham sandwich. Wednesday—Baked broccoli potato, baby carrots, beef teriyaki dippers, brown rice, chicken nuggets, pepperoni calzone, sun butter sandwich. Thursday—Chicken and noodles, wheat dinner roll, green peas, baked potato bar, ham and cheese sandwich, cheese pizza, Italian salad, saltine crackers. Friday—Tuna salad, Tater Tots, chicken and rice burrito, Mexican mix beans, cheeseburger, meat lovers pizza, turkey and cheese sandwich. High School Lunch Pepperoni pizza, chicken patty sandwich, Tater Tots, finishing bar, salad bar and milk offered daily. Cheeseburger offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday — Spa ghet ti with meat sauce, garlic toast, corn, chicken quesadilla, Mexican mix beans, Spanish rice, turkey corn dog, hamburger pizza, turkey and cheese sandwich. Tuesday— Chili dog, hamburger, bean and cheese burrito, Spanish rice, green beans, ham sandwich, saltine crackers. Wednesday—Baked broccoli potato, baby carrots, beef teriyaki dippers, brown rice, chicken nuggets, pepperoni calzone, sun butter sandwich. Thursday—Chicken and noodles, wheat dinner roll, green peas, chicken taco, Spanish rice, ham and cheese sandwich, hamburger, cheese pizza, Italian salad, saltine crackers. Friday—Tuna salad, saltine crackers, mixed vegetables, chicken and rice burrito, Mexican mix beans, cheeseburger pizza, turkey and cheese sandwich. THORNDALE Breakfast Fruit juice and milk offered daily.

Monday—Breakfast taco, cereal, apricots. Tuesday—Scrambled eggs, sausage, toast, pears. Wednesday— French toast, sausage, fruit cocktail. Thursday— Honey wheat donut, cereal, peaches. Friday—Sausage roll, cereal, fruit. Lunch Milk offered daily. Monday — Corn dogs, ham and cheese Hot Pocket, peas and carrots, garden salad, Mandarin oranges. Tuesday—Chicken nuggets, steak f inger s, mashed p otatoes, green beans, gravy, roll, fruit cocktail. W e d n e s d a y — Ve g e t a b l e s o u p, grilled cheese, garden salad, apple crisp. Thursday—Lasagna, breadstick, pizza, mixed vegetables, garden salad, pears. Friday—Chickenburger, hamburger, spicy chicken, fish sandwich, curly fries, apricots. MILANO Breakfast Cereal, toast, fruit, milk and juice offered daily. Monday—Scrambled eg gs, sausage. Tuesday—Bagel pizza. Wednesday—Mini pancakes, sausage. Thursday — Cinnamon roll, sausage. Friday—Biscuits, sausage. Lunch Fruit and milk served daily. M o n d a y — Piz z a , g r e e n b ea ns, tossed salad. Tuesday—Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, roll. Wednesday — Beef and cheese nachos, pinto beans, baby carrots, crackers. Thursday—Barbecue chicken bites, corn-on-the-cob, green salad, breadstick. F r i d a y — C h e e s e b u r g e r, b a k e d chips. GAUSE Breakfast Cereal, toast, jelly, juice and milk offered daily. Monday— Pig-in-a-blanket, apple slices. Tuesday—Pancake-on-a-stick. Wednesday—Cinnamon toast, little smokies. Thursday—Scrambled eggs. Friday—Breakfast burrito. Lunch Meal-to-go and milk served daily. Baked potato meal offered for third to eighth grade Monday through Thursday. Chef salad offered for sixth to eighthgrade on Wednesdays. Monday—Chicken-on-a-bun, Tater Tots, Ranch Style beans, fruit. Tuesday— Chicken fajita, salad, pinto beans, fruit. Wednesday—Chicken fried steak, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit. T hur sday — Bar becue sausa ge, potatoes, baked beans, bread, apple crisp. Friday— Chili cheese dog, Tater Tots, carrot sticks, cookie.

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Pioneers in education, professions, business Editor’s note: The fifth edition of Susie Sansom Piper’s Black History Month series “On The Other Side of the Tracks” looks back at notable AfricanAmerican women in Rockdale’s history. By SUSIE SANSOM-PIPER Reporter contributor

The year 1954 w ill always remain on the pages of history, for it was one of the first introductions to the integration of schools, especially in the southern United States. To p e k a , K a n s a s w a s t h e site of the court case which went dow n in histor y as Brown vs Board of Education. Arguments, confrontations, bloodshed continued, but the end results produced the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 under the leadership of President Lyndon B. Johnson. In compliance with the law of the land, schools in this vicinity began integrating in 1964-65, with final merging occurring in 1967-68. This article focuses on the success of some of the young ladies who graduated from the Rockdale public schools since integration. During the beginning years of integration, these were the first instructors who played an inte-

School activities picking up By WANDA LEE

GAUSE NEWS

hings have been kind of quiet around town lately as far as I know. If you have any news please give me a call. I don’t know your news unless you call me. Tell me about all the great things you, your kids and grandkids have been up to. School activities are picking up. As I reported the Gause Junior High National Junior Honor Society and Student Council groups will sponsor a dinner and dance Friday in the school gym. Granddaughter Kendall went dress and shoe shopping this past Saturday for upcoming school activities. School will be out the week of March 12- 16 for spring break. The track team will have their ﬁrst meet in Holland on March 23. Then on March 26-29, STAAR testing will be taking place for ﬁfth and eighth grade math/reading and fourth and seventh grade writing. Always do your best students. Local 4-H members will be showing animals and having art entries in the Home Economic Division of the Milam County Junior Livestock Show on March 29-31 in Cameron.

Gause 4-H Club w ill meet on Tuesday, March 6 for their monthly meeting. This begins at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. County Extension agent Cheryl Walker will bring a program on record books. All 4-H members and parents are encouraged to attend. Members are asked to bring a donation to the Ronald McDonald House in Temple for the March community service project. 4Hers will be taking these things to Temple one day during Spring Break. They will also be taking can soda tabs. If you have any to give let me know and we will get them before the trip.

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gral part of early integration: Laura E. Petty, high school science; Mildred W. Lovelady, music; Lucy B. Battle, ﬁrst grade; Flora J. Mack, sixth grade English. Frankie M. McDonald and Ardie M. Williams, special education; Susie Sansom Piper, juniorhigh subjects. Annie R. Ellison, minister and speech teacher in West Columbia; Darlene Douglas, computer technologist, trouble shooter with Texas Department of Human Resources; Janice Marie Douglas, eng ineer ing document designer in Houston. Ly n n L o c k l i n W h ite side, licensed beautician, teacher

Activities for the month of March at the Rockdale Multi-Service (Senior Citizens) Center have been announced as follows: • March 5, Central Texas Hospital bingo, 10 a.m. • March 6, Chronic workshop, 10 until 11:30 a.m. • March 8, bingo. • March 14, Birthday party. • March 16, St. Patrick’s Day party, 11:30 a.m. • March 22, County Extension Service nutrition education, 11 a.m. • March 28, Manor Oaks bingo.

Cynthia Raiford Lumpkin has come back home and is here to service all your insurance needs! Farmers Insurance has moved and is now located at 225 N. Main St. in Rockdale. Call or come by my office for a free no obligation insurance quote. Cynthia Raiford Lumpkin, Farmers Agent 512-446-LIFE (5433) OFFICE 512-760-8142 CELL craiford@farmersagent.com

in Rockdale ISD; Barbara A. Wesley Grayson, first black on Rockdale ISD School Board, loan officer, Rockdale Federal Credit Union. Angela White, former coach, current counselor, Rockdale Junior High School; Theresa White, basketball coach, Houston ISD; Wanda White, Teachercoach, Cameron ISD. Carolyn Quigley Cooper, director, Rockdale Senior Citizens Center; Elizabeth Galloway McQuitter, former professional basketball player, current basketball coach, Rockdale High School. Deborah Boney Gadison, teacher of adult education/literacy, Houston; Peggy R. Boney Culberson, clinical psychologist, computer science and health care works. Lisa Walton-Benford, former bank vice-president, founder of Lisa’s Hope Chest, restorer of Bessie’s Cottage, responsible for many new housing projects “on the other side of the tracks.” Avis Jackson Norwood, LVN in Temple; Etta J. Pollard Brown, culinary arts expert, former food service specialist with National Guard; Kimberly Tindle Williams, former investigator for Child Protective Services in child placement. Vanessa Pollard Roberson,

certified in office skill, Seattle Postal Services; Lovie Pollard, IRS human resource clerk; Felicia Harris Wesley and Melanie Harris McBride, teachers in Round Rock ISD. Yolanda Phillips, licensed beautician, Temple; Angela Phillips, supervisor (25 years), Texas Criminal Justice System, Austin; LaShun Phillips, specialist (20 years), Texas Cr iminal Justice System, Austin; Tamara S. Norris-Powell, IRS analyst MA, acupuncture and oriental medicine, Austin; Barbra Clark Kelley, media para-professional with Farmers Branch ISD. Tommie J. Cashaw-Austin, (PhD), nursing education supervisor of 2,500 nurses under auspices of ﬁve hospitals of Baptist Health System, San Antonio; Myrtle Washington Brown, operator of day care center, Hutto. Sandra Lewis Brown, Helen Phillipps, the late Tanya Baggerly, registered nurses, Renae Moultrie Wesley, teacher and counselor, Corsicana ISD the late Dawn Jackson Bradﬁeld, former evangelist in North Dakota, forensic scientist. The list will continue. Please send your accomplishment to the author, so that you can be included in the forthcoming book “On The Other Side Of The Tracks.” missuep@aol.com

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T h e R e p o r t e r w e l c o m e s Milam RTA to meet news from local organizations. at RJH on March 7 There is no charge. E-mail to Milam County Retired Teachbill@rockdalereporter.com or fax ers Association will meet at 11 to 446-5317. a.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Rockdale Junior High School. Masonic Lodge to honor Members and guests w ill be Newton Butts on March 10 treated to lunch at 11:30 a.m. and THORNDALE—The public is entertainment by school band invited to a reception from 4 to members. President Jamie Larson encour6 p.m. Saturday, March 10 honoring Newton Butts as Thorndale ages all members to attend. MCRTA members needing Masonic Lodge 978 will honor him with the “Golden Trowel transportation to the Rockdale meeting are encouraged to call Award.” The presentation will be made Central Texas Regional Pubat 4:30 p.m. and the reception lic Transportation System (The will be held in the Thorndale HOP) at 446-3558 or 1-800-791Chamber of Commerce Building 9601 (call one or two days before the meeting). All retired and on Main Street in Thorndale. “Citizens of Thorndale and soon-to-be retired teachers are surrounding communities are encouraged to become members invited to attend,” said Barton of MCRTA. Prospective members can contact Larson at 455-9591. Felton, lodge spokesman. April meeting will be held in “Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to come the Thorndale ISD Board Room by and congratulate Mr. Butts at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11. on this outstanding award, rec- Candidates for District 5 Texas ognizing him for his many years Senate and House District 20 of Masonic and community ser- have been invited. vice.”

Garden clubs set plant sale at Tejas Festival

Linwood Acres Garden Club w i l l hold it s a n nu a l pl a nt exchange during the Tejas Festival on Saturday, March 3. “It’s a great time to start transplanting, start seedlings and start thinking about what you can dig up for the plant exchange,” said Janice King, publicist. Yard art made by members of the club will be available for purchase. “A table will be set up for children to experience the joy of gardening by planting a seed to take home and watch grow,” King said. A yard decoration put together by Garden Treasures will be the rafﬂe item. Linwood Acres Club will join with Crown Garden Club for a plant sale at 231 E. Cameron Street, next to The Rockdale Reporter. Tickets just

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MCRTA can help May college grads If you are a graduate of a Milam County high school and will graduate from college in May with a degree in education, the Milam County Retired Teachers Association can help you. Future teachers must take exit exams in their fields at a cost of $125 per subject. Add to that the cost to get the results and graduation becomes even more expensive. MCRTA would like to help with these expenses. FMI: Carolyn Haf ley, 455-2473, email carolynhaﬂey@live.com for more information.

ROCKDALE’S GOT TALENT—Rockdale High School held its “Rockdale’s Got Talent” talent show on Feb. 23 in the high school auditorium. There were 21 participants and all proceeds went to the RHS Big Blue Salty Cemetery Assn. Band to help with their upcoming trip to Disney. The top three winners were Emily McCoy, ﬁrst place; will meet on Monday Melinda Perez, second place; and Luke Schweitzer, third place. Pictured are (front row, L-R) Perez, McCoy, The Salty Cemetery Association Schweitzer, (back row) judges Paige Garrett, Lane Schweitzer and Gena Helton. Town & Country Club will hold its annual meeting at meets in Atkins home 7 p.m. Monday, March 5 in the THORNDALE—The Thorndale Salty Church. For more informaTown & County Club met Feb. tion call 446-0260. 23 at the home of Betty Atkins with 12 members and two guests, Thursday Reading Club Dorothy Muston and Pat Oeser, Thursday Reading Club’s next attending. Bingo was played with meeting will be Thursday, March winners receiving gifts. 8 at the home of Carole Simank. Members planned a bake sale Charlotte Rogers will present at the Thorndale Area Chamber the program.—Geri Burnett, of Commerce Car Show/Quilt reporter Show/Arts & Crafts event on Saturday, March 24. A trip to the Country Living Fair in Austin Grief support meetings Commercial or CAMERON—Standards HosApril 27-29 was discussed. Residential Guest Pat Oeser demonstrated pice is holding Grief Support a Christmas wreath made from Group meetings at 6 p.m. the Quality Work • References second and fourth Thursdays, fringed burlap and ornaments. Hostess Atkins showed a child’s according to Greg Nichols, chapapron made from old jeans with lain. Location is 115 N. Central ruffle and ties; a baby blanket in Cameron. made from die-cut quilt squares; and a wine bottle cover made (512) 760-6229 • www.wilsonstileandstone.com from a man’s shirt sleeve (cuff turned down to represent a col-

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Taken from community calendars. For additions, call 446-5838. Birthdays March 1—Lora Cornelius. March 2—Charlotte Powell, Alexandria Jefferson, Quenthia Johnson Wilson, Josh Garner, Heaven Santos, Matthew Cass, James M. Jones Jr., Ronnie Stauffer. March 3—James Phillip Rasco, Brandi Grandchamp, Paulette (Pug) Smith, Sarah L. Ferrara, Lucile Estell, Margaret VonGonten, Bob Hooks. March 4—Deane L. Canon, Cody Vance, Earl Whitmore. March 5—Lorraine Martinez, Cohen Kaufmann. March 6—Sean Montelongo, Peggy Cernuch, Gregory Chelf, Shirley Lane, Elicio Espinoza. March 7—Kellson Miller, Terry Browning, Meggie Bow. Anniversaries March 6—W.M. and Alma Gray.

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RELAY FOR LIFE Relay sponsors deadline March 31

Sponsors are being sought for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Milam County. To receive sponsorship information and have your company logo or name placed on the 2012 Relay For Life T-shirt, call Joy Scruggs, 898-0067, or email scruggsjoy@hotmail.com. Sponsorship money and forms must be received no later than March 31. “Securing your sponsorship for Milam County Relay For Life as soon as possible will ensure your company logo or name is on the back of the T-shirt,” Scruggs said.

‘Paint the county’ Relay For Life’s “Paint the Count y Pur ple Day” w ill be Friday, May 4, said Kim Jeter, Relay chair. Relay volunteers are sellng purple T-shirts designed for the event. “Everyone is urged to purchase a shirt to support the American Cancer Society,” Jeter said.

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Elementary book fair continues through Friday By KAY LAGRONE Reporter correspondent

ilano Elementary School is hosting a spring book fair through Friday, March 2 at the school library. Hours for the fair will run throughout the school day. Milano PATCH Club will begin its annual Little Ceaser’s pizza kit fund-raiser March 5-21. Be looking for the order forms in your elementary school student’s back packs. This is the group’s biggest fund-raiser of the year and they give a great deal back to our school. Glad to report that PATCH also met their goal for collecting “Box Tops for Education.” A big “thank you” to everyone who turned in their box tops. The group is always collecting them, just have two turn-in deadlines throughout the school year. Keep collecting those box tops. Milano High School’s National Honor Society and Student Council groups are joining together to sponsor the “Race to the Oak Trees Milano 5K” on Saturday, March 31. Registration must be received by March 16 to have your event T-shirt guaranteed. Registration will also be open until 8:30 a.m. on race day. The race will start at 9 a.m. that day in front of the high school.

MILANO NEWS Cost is $20 per person. Registration forms can be found on the Milano ISD website (www.milanoisd.net). Forms can be mailed to Milano High School—Christy J. Hill, PO Box 145 Milano, TX 76556. For more information, contact Christy J. Hill or Monica Whiteley at 512-455-9333. Milano Athletic Booster Club is holding the third annual Alumni Softball Tournament on Saturday, April 21. All alumni, parents of alumni or parents of current Milano students, Booster Club members and Milano faculty members are invited to play. Teams are allowed one non-alumni player. There will be full concessions available, auctions and lots of family fun. For more information, contact Darla Willingham, darla.willingham@alcoa.com, Becky Ferrara, ferrara@txcyber. com or Karen Gray. karen@cunn inghamrealestate.com. Glad to report that Shirley Bullock is home recovering from recent back surgery.

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ark Twain once said “c l o t h e s m a k e t h e man.” (“Naked people have little or no inﬂuence on society,” he continued.) Easy for him to say. He wore the same seersucker suit and Mississippi string tie every day of his life. I would agree with that on a certain level, putting my own special slant on it. Can a basketball jersey be considered clothes? I query because I happen to have quite a collection of sports t-shirts, jerseys and caps, both of the professional and college brand. I call them a collection, the ex-cheerleader I live with calls them something else which cannot be printed in a family newspaper. It always amazes me the reaction I get when I am wearing any one of two dozen jerseys which possess the logo of a range of teams from all over the United States. Wearing my Austin Carr/ Cleveland Cavalier throwback jersey in a mall bookstore once, just a glance brought the guy behind the counter to tears. He was from Cleveland, he thought I was too. As he approached me for what seemed like a possible hug, I explained that I bought the jersey in a thrift store, but I did know who Austin Carr was. Disappointed, he stopped in his tracks and sulked back behind the counter. I will be attending my 39th consecutive state basketball tournament next weekend and as would be expected, basketball jerseys are in fashion. This is the perfect venue to sport my throw back jerseys and the most popular one by far, is my Wes Unseld/Baltimore Bullet jersey. When I wear it, all these old guys—which strangely are the same age as me—ﬂock to me as if I were Gandhi. (A short hoop history lesson: Wes Unseld was an undersized 6-foot-7 center in the 60s who led the NBA in rebounding for several years and was tough as a bar of iron.) These old guys—most with graying hair—approach me with misty eyes, hoping to just lay hands on the holy relic. Some have rested their hand on my shoulder, shaking their heads and saying, “They just don’t know.” One guy made his son come over and look at the back of the jersey. “You see that No. 41. Unseld. Remember it.” Biting his lip, he shakes my hand an moves on. Some reel off his career stats (“led the league in rebounding eight times”). Others give me smiles and knowing glances as I pass them in the Erwin Center corridors. Surprisingly, the jersey that has brought the most reaction is my Louisiana-Lafayette basketball jersey. I actually picked it up at a Walmart in Lafayette on my latest trek to Cajun country to watch an LSU football game. I lived in Louisiana for 10 years of my youth and have a fondness for the city and the state. Since wearing it for the past six months I have met an incredible amount of people that used to live in the city. Just last weekend, I met someone at an estate sale, who had lived there for 10 years. Once while travelling to a football game near Houston, I stopped off at the world’s largest Walmart in Montgomery and had three people accost me. One guy was walking out as I was walking in with his young daughter, as he began pointing at me and shouting. “You see, I told you that’s where I went to school.” Seconds later, the greeter smiles widely at me. “I lived in Lafayette for 35 years. My wife is from there.” Once inside and shopping, a guy comes running down the aisle, screaming at the top of his lungs, “Homeboy, that’s my hometown, born and raised!” Everybody’s hometown it seems.

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Milano eyes showdown with Mumford Eagles soar to ﬁrst regional since 1997 BY MARIE BAKKEN Reporter Staff Writer

MADISONVILLE–No one can tell Milano that defense doesn’t win basketball games. The No. 6 Eagles held No. 19 Dallardsville Big Sandy to just 11 second half points to earn a 50-41 regional quarterﬁnals win on Tuesday night at Mustang Gym and earned the school’s ﬁrst trip to the regional tournament in 15 years. Milano will face No. 16 Port Aransas (23-12) at 2 p.m. Friday in the Region IV-A semi-

ﬁnals at New Braunfels Canyon High School. The other semiﬁnal game, set for noon, will see No. 2 Mumford Mustangs (34-0) face the Sabinal Yellowjackets (26-3). The two winners will play at 1 p.m. Saturday for a trip to the state tournament to be held in Austin on March 8-10. Port Aransas upset No. 10 Medina 51-43 on Tuesday night. The Marlins are winners of 31A. Mumford won 26A and Sabinal was 30A champs. Should Milano and Mumford win their semifinal matches, it would set up a dramatic rematch of sorts with these two neighbors. Milano knocked Mumford out of the state playoffs in 2011 on a wild last-second shot and the

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Jacob Willingham’s basket with under two minutes to play provided Milano with some breathing room.

Who—No. 6 Milano (31-1) vs. No. 16 Port Aransas (23-12) at 2 p.m.; No. 2 Mumford (34-0) vs. Sabinal (26-3) at Noon. Winners play at 1 p.m. Saturday for a trip to the state tournament March 8-10 in Austin. What—Region IV, Class A, Division I regional tournament When—Friday-Saturday Where—New Braunfels Canyon History—Milano has made four trips to the regional tournament; 1997, 1981, 1977, 1951.

Mustangs feature former Milano player Aubrie King. “I knew it would be a close game,” said Milano Coach Rob-

Reporter/ Bill Martin

See MILANO, page 3C

Lady Dogs Denied No. 3 Thorndale ends season at regional ﬁnals BY MARIE BAKKEN Reporter Staff Writer

Reporter/Teresa Ging

Surrounded by Poth players, Thorndale’s Olivia Atkins grabs a rebound and a putback.

SEGUIN—The Thorndale Lady Dogs just couldn’t come up with an answer to a quick, athletic Poth Pirettes squad, falling 51-39 in the Region IV-AA title game at Goldie Harris Gym on Saturday afternoon. No. 9 Poth took down the Lady Dogs to earn a trip to the UIL state tournament March 2-3 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. The Pirettes (28-8) will take on Edgewood in the state semiﬁnals at 10 a.m. Friday. The other semifinal at 8:30 a.m. will see Brock (33-5) versus Tuscola Jim Ned (30-8). The Class 2A girls state title game is set for 2 p.m. Saturday. No. 6 Thorndale (32-4) shot themselves in the foot with several unforced turnovers, on top of a Poth that ran an effective full court press. The Lady Dogs had 25 turnovers on the night “Turnovers have been an issue all year against teams that press us. We have been able to overcome but Poth was too good to do that against,” Lady Dogs head coach Bradley Dickerson said. “They have destroyed everyone in the playoffs, scoring 96, 89, 68 and then 51 against us. “They had a great Schulenburg team down 30-plus points in the semiﬁnals. Most of their games this year, they scored 80-plus points.”

Tamicka Cook came off the bench to lead Thorndale with 13 points and three steals. She was followed by Bransom with eight and Alix Hoffman and Marlene Hall with six a piece. Olivia Atkins had eight boards and three steals, and Hall seven assists. The Pirettes took an 8-3 lead after the first, but Thorndale stayed with them. Down by one with 17 seconds left in the half, Tamicka Cook came off the bench to score a buckets to put the Lady Dogs up 19-18 at the break. Poth really broke the game open in the third quarter, coming out firing on all cylinders, taking back the lead for good and putting up 23 points in that frame alone The Lady Dogs—playing in their fourth regional ﬁnals in the past six years—tried to make up the difference in the fourth, but couldn’t catch a break. Thorndale’s lone senior on the roster, Katy Branson hit a threepointer with just over six minutes remaining that would have cut the lead to six, but was called for traveling on the shot. That took the wind out of the Lady Dogs’ sails. “I am extremely proud of these girls. It’s not always pretty, we turn the ball over too much, but the proof is in the pudding. They are ﬁghters and scrappers,” DickSee DENIED, page 3C

54th ROCKDALE RELAYS

Tigers aiming for a threeBlue hasn’t won three straight since 2000 With one of the biggest ﬁelds in years (14 schools) the venerable Rockdale Relays will ﬁre off the starter pistol for its 54th edition on Friday that will also open the 2012 track season. The Rockdale Tigers will be aiming for their third straight Relays crow n, a feat they haven’t accomplished since 2000 at the end of a nine-meet Relays winning streak. Coincidently, the Camer-

See complete schedule, meet ter, but returned to Rockdale in records and everything else you January. Brooks won a record five need to know about this year’s events (100, triple jump, long Rockdale Relays on page 3C. jump, 300-meter hurdles) at last year’s Relays to set a on girls—fresh off a Class 2A new meet record of 50 points, state championship—will also breaking Rockdale’s Sonny be searching for a third straight Givens mark of 40 f rom Rockdale Relays crown. 1994. In the 54-year history of the Brooks has made Relays, no girls team has ever two straight trips to won three years in a row. the state track meet The Rockdale Relays will also and is the reigning mark the return of Daniel Brooks Class 3A state chamto competition as a Rockdale pion in the 100-meter Tiger. dash. Brooks transferred to Port Emily Brinkley returns after Lavaca Calhoun for the fall semesrecording a daily double last

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year, capturing the shot put and discus. Other returning champions include seniors Victoria Drake (100-meters) and Juan Rubio (3,200). For the second straight year, the Tigers will be under the leadership of a new coach in Charlie Hall, in his ﬁrst year at Rockdale Emily Brinkley after coming over from the Rotan Yellowhammers. capSchools participating in the tured expanded meet field include ﬁrst in the Thorndale, Cameron, Taylor, Caldwell, Lexington, Giddings, shot Madisonville, Marlin, Navasota, and Smithville, Snook, Dime Box and discus in 2011. St. Joseph.

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Burnet bags softball tourney; Lady Tigers whack Waco

No. 1 Rockets retain crown

Rockdale bangs out 17 hits in road win

Tigers pick up win in Bell Rivals Classic

Reporter/Cliff Dungan

Duke Schneider offers up a pitch in some relief duty in the Tigers’ 6-4 loss to Giddings Saturday. Tate Pounders also accounted for runs batted in. In the loss to Taylor, Rockdale fought back from a 4-0 firstinning deﬁcit to fall just short. Brinkley and Kirk banged out two hits and an RBI apiece, with Brinkley smashing a double. Stewart took the completeFor complete Bell Rivals Clas- game loss, allowing six hits and a walk with three strikeouts. sic boxscores, see page 4C Kirk was named to the all-tournament team All-Tournament

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Tuesday The Tigers rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the first inning to overtake Georgetown Gateway Prep 6-2 at Tiger Field. Rockdale was boosted by timely hits from Gibbs and Brinkley. Gibbs ripped a two-run triple and Brinkley clubbed a two-run double in the fifth and sixth innings to lead the Tigers’ comeback. Skubal also pounded out a double. Schneider logged the completegame victory, fanning 11 batters, fifth innings. Ty Kirk was 2-for-3 with an while allowing just two walks and RBI for the Tigers. Brinkley and two earned runs.

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Lady Tigers’ shortstop Marissa Mireles puts the tag down against Weimar in the Rockdale Softball Tournament. They defeated Killeen 6-0, Rogers 9-2 and Killeen again, 10-0. Against Weimar, the Lady Tigers allowed two runs in the bottom of the fourth. Mireles clubbed a double. In the loss to Burnet, Mireles had the only hit as Rockdale committed four errors. Montelongo, Faith Talley and Hailey Wright all produced doubles in the Lady Tigers’ victory over Killeen. Wright and Maci Wages had two RBI each.

In the victory over Rogers, the Lady Tigers held a 3-1 lead, but then added six runs in the top of the third for a comfortable 9-1 lead. Mireles ripped a triple and collected three runs batted in as Morgan Fischer brought home a pair of runs . Boyd and Victoria Drake each had an RBI. In their blanking of Killeen, the Lady Tigers made the most of ﬁve hits and a seven-run third inning.

Miller announces 2012 schedule Tigers will battle Cameron, Taylor on the road RISD Athletic Director Jeff Miller has announced the 2012 Rockdale Tiger football schedule and his squad will be forced to play its two biggest rival games on the road. The Tigers will face Cameron (Sept. 14) and Taylor (Oct. 12) away from home in 2012. Rockdale has not battled the Ducks since 2009, interrupting a 57-year streak. Rockdale and Taylor ﬁrst played in 1912 and have faced each other 79 times. The Tigers possess a threegame winning streak against the

Salado (which dropped down to Class 2A), Liberty Hill and Smithville are familiar opponents. The Aug. 31 at Salado Tigers have faced Liberty Hill Sept. 7 Burnet four of the past six years and have played former league mate Sept. 14 at Cameron Smithville 20 times. Sept. 21 Liberty Hill Newc omer s to t he le dger Sept. 28 Smithville include Burnet and Hillsboro. Oct. 5 at Hillsboro Rockdale last played Burnet from Oct. 12 at Taylor* 1997-2001 and were 3-2 against Oct. 19 Madisonville* the Bulldogs. Oct. 26 at Navasota* Rockdale and Hillsboro have Nov. 2 OPEN never faced each other in footNov. 9 Caldwell* ball. * District 18-3A game The Tigers open date comes the week before the regular season Ducks, outscoring them 107-49. ﬁnale against Caldwell. The Tigers will scrimmage Rockdale will also travel to Salado, Hillsboro and Navasota. Marlin (Aug. 17 at home) and It marks the second year in a row Robinson (Aug. 23 at Robinson). that the Tigers will tackle Navasota and Salado on the road.

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The Robinson Rockets owned the Bell Rivals Classic, earning the first three tournament championships, until last season, they were upended by Lucas Lovejoy. Eager to regain their rightful crown and with Lucas Lovejoy nowhere to be found, the Rockets nuked Navasota 10-0 Saturday afternoon at Tiger Field to capture the first place hardware at the fifth annual tournament. Led by pitcher/third baseman Chad Hutchinson, Robinson—the No. 1 ranked Class 3A team in the state—improved to 6-0 on the year. The Rockets fell to Kennedale in last year’s state championship game. While Navasota was runner-up, Troy was third in the 10-team tournament. Host Rockdale lost to Giddings 6-4, Salado 9-4, Taylor 4-3 and 5-1 to Troy. Rockdale’s lone win came in the second game of the tournament when they edged eventual runner-up Navasota 3-1 The Tigers are now 3-4 on the season after a win over Georgetown gateway Prep Tuesday. Against Giddings, Stephen Ehler and Dylan McCartney had run scoring hits, while John Stewart clubbed a double and Cody Skubal ripped a triple. Clayton Gibbs absorbed the loss in relied of Ethan Brinkley. The Tigers led 2-0 early, before Robinson erupted for three runs in the third and chasing Brinkley. Against Salado, the Tigers lost an early 2-0 lead when Salado put up nine runs in the fourth and

The Rockdale Lady Tigers pulled out the whipping sticks Tuesday, punching out 17 hits in their impressive 12-2 victory over Class 4A Waco High on the road. The Lady Tigers are 5-4 on the season. Kayleigh Montelongo, Kayala Deary and Lisa Vest led the hit parade with each crushing home runs. Montelongo added a double to ring up four runs batted in on the evening. Vest bagged three RBI and Deary two. Amanda Boyd added a triple and had three runs batted in. Rockdale actually trailed 20 after the first inning of play before stringing together 17 unanswered runs. Leading 5-2 heading into the sixth, the Lady Tigers pushed across seven more runs in the sixth and seventh innings. Montelongo logged the win, allowing just four hits Tournament The Burnet Lady Dogs secured the tournament championship by handling Weimar in the ﬁnale. In the tournament, Rockdale lost to Weimar 2-1, Burnet 8-0 and Ellison 1-0.

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erson said. “They’ve won every close game they’ve been in this year—they just find a way. True mark of champions. I couldn’t be prouder. “I think the real story (besides obviously the two good games we played) is the fact that this team went 32-4 and had a 14-0 district championship year. It’s the best record ever for a girls team at Thorndale, first time ever to get past the second round in 2A for a Thorndale girls basketball team and regional finalists,” Dickerson added. “Two years ago when Thorndale went 2A everyone around here thought we were done for a couple of years. We made it to the playoffs last year with two seniors, a junior and six sophomores,” he said. “We had a chance to win our playoff game. Hempstead went to the regional semi finals and Cameron went to the finals. I think this team has accomplished a great deal. I think they’ve exceeded everyone’s expectations, except ours.” With Bransom being the only loss to graduation, Thorndale looks to challenge for a regional tournament berth when they drop back to Class A next year after this spring’s biennial realignment. “Katy has meant a lot to our program. She came to Thorndale as a freshman. It was fun to watch her grow and develop as a player. She had a really good senior year,” Dickerson said. “We do have a lot back. We have a chance to get back there again. “We have to be willing to work and get better and not just think we are automatically back at regionals. It won’t be free. We will have a huge target on our back and high expectations. A lot will depend on how we handle that.” Dickerson said the following for the team by fans has been a part of the team’s success. “I would like to thank our community and parents who supported us. It’s great to have such support,” he said. “To the fifth man (a group of high school boys who followed us and were our cheerleaders), thanks. All of those things help these girls more than people know.” Semifinals In a sloppy semifinal matchup,

bie Robinson. “And I thought (Big Sandy) was tough and had extremely good guard play. They played fundamentally sound defense as well. “It was a big win and I am proud of the guys. And what a great following by our fans tonight.” Eagle teams have reached the regional tournament four previous times in school history, the most recent being 1997 when they lost in the regional finals to eventual state champion Moulton. Milano also reached regionals in 1951 and 1977 under Coach Charlie Martin and in 1981 under Coach Jay Wise. In 1951, the first year UIL recognized basketball as a sanctioned sport, the regional tournament was the furthest a team could go. Milano lost that year in the regional finals 33-32 to Big Sandy. Big Sandy reached the regional quarterfinals matchup against Milano by defeating Holland, the third place squad from Milano’s 27A, 77-60 in the area round on Friday night. The Wildcats were winners of 25A and had a first round bye. The Eagles got all they wanted from Big Sandy who were very productive from the outside and gave Milano’s post players, Dominique Messer and John Jentsch some competition on the boards. The Wildcats went down early, with the Eagles scoring six quick points before Big Sandy could get on the board. Milano held onto a three point lead after one before the Wildcats found a groove of their own. Big Sandy would go on a 13-2 run to in the first four and half minutes of the second quarter and lead the Eagles by as much as 11 with 3:25 left in the half. Milano then went on an 11-2 run if its own to cut the lead to 30-28 at halftime. The Eagles buckled down on defense during the break. Milano dug deep with its stout defense and pressured the Wildcats to make quick shots, most not falling and the Eagles picked up the rebound. Milano regained the lead at 34-33 with two John Jentsch free throws at 2:42 left in the third. The Eagles would not loss the lead again. Big Sandy would hang around, getting as close as 38-37 with six minutes to go. Two more Jentsch free throws with 3:31 in the game would begin Milano’s 12-4 run to end the game. A huge momentum shift went to the Eagles in that run when Jacob Willingham would hit a jumper and get fouled. He missed the free throw and Big Sandy would snag the board, but Messer would steal the ball off the dribble and put it back in for two points to give Milano a six point 45-39 lead with 1:50 left in the ball game. The Wildcats would have to call a time out to stop the run. “During the time out I try to calm them down and told them, ‘you are making memories. They are about to hand you this game on a silver platter, you just have to go get it,’” Robinson said. He added that the team really talked about “ratcheting down” its defense in the second half

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Tamica Cook, here outracing Marion postman Rachel Harris downcourt, led the Lady Dogs in scoring in the regional ﬁnale with 13.

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the Lady Dogs prevailed 37-36 over Marion as Atkins recorded her only basket of the evening after she grabbed a missed Hoffman shot and banked it in with 4.7 seconds remaining. “I know that our girls are never

going to give up, they’re just going to keep fighting and keep fighting,” said Marion Coach Kollyn McWhinney. “It’s unfortunate that we get a stop and they’ve got a 6-5 girl standing by herself for an easy putback.” No. 16 Marion (32-5) had the ball and the lead with the clock running down with 21 seconds left, but its 18th turnover of the night provided Thorndale with a chance to win the see-saw affair, which changed hands 13 times, including five times in the fourth quarter. The Lady Dogs actually led 35-31 with 29 seconds left, but a three-point play from leading scorer Kayana Fennell (16 points) and a basket by Cami Davis after a steal provided Marion with a 36-35 lead with 11 seconds left. Neither team shot particularly well in this low scoring affair, Thorndale at 35 percent and Marion even worse at 27 percent, misfiring on 35 shots. Cook led Thorndale with 13 points off the bench, while Atkins was limited to four.

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Dominique Messer led Milano with 18 points and 12 rebounds and his steal and basket with 1:50 remaining sealed the Eagles’ win.

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Postman John Jentsch was a force inside with 12 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks. during the locker room talks at halftime. It worked. Messer ended the night with 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Milano. John Jentsch added 12 points, 11 rebounds and six big blocks. Milano struggled from the charity stripe, hitting just 10 of 21 from the free throw line on the night. Wildcats junior guard Naaman Williams led all scorers with 19 points. Area The Eagles had their hands full on Friday night as they etched out a 43-37 win over the Burton Panthers in area round action at Caldwell’s Hornet Gym. Burton, the second place team out of 26A were taller than the Eagle squad, but struggled shooting from the

outside. Milano held on to a slim 5-4 lead after one quarter, but then busted the game open with a 14 point second frame to take a 1912 lead into the break. Burton was able to cut the lead down to five by the end of the third and kept things very close throughout the fourth. Milano could have given itself more of a cushion, but struggled on free throws, hitting just 14 of 30 from the charity stripe. John Jentsch led the team with 14 points and 16 rebounds, along with three steals and ﬁve blocks. Jordan Melton added in 12 points and two assists. The prowling Panther defense held Milano’s Dominique Messer (one of the team’s top scorers) to no points on the night, but he did snag 13 boards, a steal and a block. Burton’s Xavier Bethany led all scorers with 20 points, 11 rebounds and six steals. “What a great win against a tall, athletic team. We played hard throughout the entire game and showed a tremendous amount of fortitude to pull this one out,” Robinson said. “I believe the team played with passion and purpose and ‘willed’ themselves to victory.” Most wins The Eagles’ victory over Burton was No. 30 on the season for the team. It is believed that is the most wins a boys team from Milano has ever posted. “Not many teams reach thirty wins in a season and for them to reach this milestone is a huge accomplishment,” Robinson said of his team. School out Because of the 2 p.m. tipoff Friday, Milano schools will let out at Noon on Friday.

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ROCKDALE RELAYS BOYS RECORDS

400-METER RELAY—Giddings (Simmang, Hodge, Cooper, Payton), 41.64 in 1997. 880-YARD DASH—Randy McCullin, Robinson, 1:58.4 in 1971 (800meter equivalent, 1:57.9). 800-METER RELAY—Lexington, 1:29.87 in 2005. 110-METER HIGH HURDLES—Jermaine Cooper, Giddings, 13.65 in 1998. 100-METER DASH—Jason Hodge, Giddings, 10.41 in 1999. 400-METER DASH—Percy Waddle, Columbus, 47.74 in 1986. 300-METER INTERMEDIATE HURDLES—Nathan Garcia, Elgin, 37.81 in 2000. 200-METER DASH—Ricky Turner, Navasota, 21.20 in 1986. 1,600-METER RUN—Sammy Umberhagen, Academy, 4:29.01 in 1992. 1,600-METER RELAY—Columbus, 3:18.84 in 1986. 3,200-METER RUN—Alejandro Ruiz, Elgin, 9:35.21 in 2004. DISCUS—Ricky Brown, Mart, 183-2 in 1978. SHOT PUT—David Bartek, Belton, 60-3 1/4 in 1971. HIGH JUMP—John Thompson, Belton, 6-10 in 1986. LONG JUMP—Laray Perkins, Columbus, 23-71/4 in 1978. POLE VAULT—Kyle Hardin, Gatesville, 14-6 in 1998 and Chayden Fiest, Comanche in 2005. TRIPLE JUMP—Mark Jackson, Taylor, 50-4 in 2010.

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400-METER RELAY—Marlin, 48.92 in 1985. 880-YARD DASH—Carol Felvey, Brenham, 2:23.25 in 1978 (800-meter equivalent, 2:22.75). 100-METER HURDLES—Grifﬁn, Marlin, 14.75 in 1984. (Record for 80yard hurdles: Vicki Currie, Rockdale, 11.1 in 1976.) 100-METER DASH—Phoebe Mannie, Giddings, 12.21 in 2004. 300-METER INTERMEDIATE HURDLES—Carroll, Robinson, 46.0 in 2000. 400-METER DASH—Lameisa Thomas, Giddings, 57.81 in 1999. 800-METER RELAY–Rockdale (Green, Thompson, Schraeder, Marion), 1:45.6 in 1988. 200-METER DASH—Rhonda Rivers, Giddings, 24.38 in 1986. 3,200-METER RUN—Michelle Guzman, Giddings, 11:42.96 in 2005. 1,600-METER RUN—Kacey Warrick, Cameron, 5:22.97 in 1996. 1,600-METER RELAY—Giddings, 3:58.20 in 1986. DISCUS—Rachal Roessler, Lorena, 130-5 in 1997. LONG JUMP—Johnson, Madisonville, 18-81/2 in 1988. TRIPLE JUMP—Kelsey Marek, Taylor, 36-7 in 2009. HIGH JUMP—Hall, Burnet, 5-7 in 1999. SHOT PUT—Sue Quitta, A&M Consolidated, 40-13/4 in 1976. POLE VAULT—Leslie Starnes, Rockdale, 12-0 in 2005.

FIELD EVENTS 12:30-Scratch meeting 1:30 p.m.-Field Events Shot Put Discus Long Jump High Jump Pole Vault 3 p.m.-3,200-meter run RUNNING FINALS 5 p.m. Hour Glass relay 400-meter relay 800-meter dash 100/110-meter hurdles 100-meter dash 800-meter relay 400-meter dash 300-meter hurdles 200-meter dash 1,600-meter run 1,600-meter relay Participating teams: Caldwell Cameron Dime Box Giddings Lexington Madisonville Marlin Navasota Rockdale Smithville Snook St. Joseph Taylor Thorndale

ROCKDALE RELAYS A half-century of winners

1957—Bryan 1958—Houston Lamar 1959—Austin High 1960—Cameron 1961—Taylor 1962—Hearne 1963—Taylor 1964—Hearne 1965—Taylor 1966—Taylor 1967—Taylor 1968—Brenham 1969—Brenham 1970—Caldwell 1971—Waco Moore 1972—Marlin 1973—Hearne 1974—Rockdale (boys); Pﬂugerville (girls) 1975—Rockdale (boys); Rockdale (girls) 1976—Rockdale (boys); A&M Consolidated (girls) 1977—Rockdale (boys); Brenham (girls) 1978—Rockdale (boys); Brenham (girls) 1979—Rockdale 1980—Rockdale 1981—No meet scheduled 1982—Rockdale 1983—Hearne 1984—Caldwell 1985—Waco Jefferson-Moore 1986—Rockdale (boys); Waco Midway (girls) 1987—La Grange (boys); La Grange (girls) 1988—Navasota (boys); Rockdale (girls) 1989—Pﬂugerville (boys); Rockdale (girls)

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MIL A NO —Milano High School’s National Honor Society and Student Council groups are joining together to sponsor the “Race to the Oak Trees Milano 5K” on Saturday, March 31. Registration must be received by March 16to have your event t-shirt guaranteed. Registration will also be open until 8:30 a.m. on race day. The race will start at 9 a.m. that day in front of the high school. Cost is $20 per person. Registration forms can be found on the Milano ISD website (www. milanoisd.net). Forms can be mailed to Milano High School—Christy J. Hill, P.O. Box 145 Milano, TX 76556. For moreinformation, contact Christy J. Hill or Monica Whiteley at 512455-9333.

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Pete Garcia def. Westfall (GidCaffey and Stewart. L-Stewart dings) 8-5; lost to Smith (Bastrop) (0-1). 2B-Brinkley (R). Records— 4-8 Daniel Avila lost to Montoya Rockdale (Cameron) 0-8; lost to Cross (Elgin) Freshmen boys 4-6 Ray Stewart def. Cross (Elgin) Rockdale 4, LaGrange 4 Highlights: Of f ield 1-3 2RBI; 8-3; lost to Montoya (Cameron) 2-8 defense-Quinney, Whitsel, Ehler; pitching-Ofﬁeld. Rockdale 5, LaGrange 2 Highights: Whitsel 6Ks; offenseat Taylor Relays Ramey, Offield, Whitsel; defense8th grade Ehler, Ofﬁeld, Hines. Shot put—6. Henson, 35-8 1/2. Long jump—6. Perez, 16-8. Discus—5. Montelongo, 92-5. Pole vault—3. Zoeller, 7-0; 5. DorRockdale 12, Waco 2 Rockdale 101 213 4—12 17 0 man, 7-0; 6. Turman, 7-0. 400-relay—3. Rockdale (Webb, Waco 200 000 0— 2 4 0 Pickett, Henson, Perez), 50.4 W-Montelongo. 2B-Montelongo (R). 200—3. Webb, 25.28. 3B-Boyd (R). HR-Montelongo, Vest, 800 relay—5. Rockdale (Webb, Deary (R). Pickett, Henson, Perez), 1:47.5. Highlights: Montelongo 2B, HR 4 7th grade RBI; Boyd 3B, 3RBI; Vest HR, 3RBI; Shot put—1. White, 34-1; 3. Deary HR, 2RBI. Moore 30-5 1/2. Lexington 17, Thorndale 2 Discus—1. Moore, 93-4; 3. IngThorndale 020—2 2 7 ram 79-10; 6. White, 73-5. Lexington 737—17 10 2 Pole vault—1. King 7-6; 3. W: Robertson. L: Hilton. Ramos, 6-6; 4. Skhrak, 6-0. Highlights: Kasey Smith 2-run 400-relay—5. Rockdale (Vega, home run. Records—Thorndale 0-1, Gonzalez, Barker, Ramos), 53.36. Lexington 11-1. 100—6. Barker, 13.15. Weimar 2, Rockdale 1 800-relay—5. Rockdale (Vega, Weimar 000 2—2 2 0 Gonzalez, Barker, Ramos), 1:57.9 Rockdale 101 0—1 2 1 7th Grade Girls Burnet 8, Rockdale 0 Shot Put—Lauryn Locklin-3rd Burnet 170—8 7 0 place, Reyan Henderson- 6th place Rockdale 000—0 1 4 Long Jump—Chasity Dingman-3rd Rockdale 6, Killeen 0 Triple Jump—Kinley Mueller-5th Rockdale 024 0—6 8 0 Samantha Panteleon-6th Killeen 000— 0 0 3 400 Meter Relay—Samantha Killeen Ellison 1, Rockdale 0 Panteleon, Chasity Dingman, SerEllison 000 10—1 2 1 ena Allen, and Lauryn Locklin- 5th Rockdale 000 00—0 1 0 800 Meter Run—Kinley MuellerRockdale 9, Rogers 2 7th Rockdale 036 0—9 5 4 100 M Dash—Lauryn Locklin-1st Rogers 100 1—2 2 5 with 13”65 Chasity Dingman-3rd 800 M Relay—Chasity Dingman, Kaitlyn Deary, Corissa Moreno, and Lauryn Locklin- 4th At the Columbus Classic 400 M Run—Kaitlyn Deary- 4th Boys 200 M Dash—Corissa MorenoIndividuals Kirk Williams* 74 8th 1600 M Run—Alyssa Garcia-7th Grant Galbreath 80 Mia Arnold-8th Tucker Tovar 87 8th Grade Girls Patrick David 88 Discus—Jennifer Zelaya-3rd Tyler Pruitt 90 Mary Hartley-5th Jordan Kirk (individual) 96 Pole Vault—Heather Hill-1st *Medalist cleared 7-0, DeJhoria Davis-RobertTeams son-2nd 1. Rockdale 329 High Jump—DeJhoria Davis-Rob2. Sealy 341 ertson-2nd, Keterra Larkin-5th 3. Bellville 362 400 M Relay—Miredda Payne, 4. East Bernard 371 Jaycee Parsley, Heather Hill, and 5. Columbus 379 DeJhoria Davis-Robertson-3rd 6. LaGrange 391 100 M Hurdles—DeJhoria DavisGirls Robertson-1st (16.18) Breanne Breightaupt 131 100 M Dash—Miredda Payne-3rd Caroline Wilde 118 800 M Relay—Heather Hill, Madison Reynolds 134 Keterra Larkin, Jasia Rubin, and McKinnley Hicks 135 DeJhoria Davis-Robertson-2nd 400 M Run—Dakota Eubanks-8th 300 M Hurdles—Jasia Rubin-3rd 200 M Dash—Heather Hill-2nd Thorndale at Granger Tournament Keterra Larkin-5th in Taylor 1600 M Run—Breanna Zamora204526A01 Kelbi Kovar placed 1st girls’ 4th singles—Kovar def. Davenport 1600 M Relay—Miredda Payne, (Rockdale) 8-6; def. Aidai (Salado) Jaycee Parsley, Jasia Rubin, and 8-0; def. Clark( Elgin) 8-5; def Keterra Larkin-3rd Brown (Jarrell) 8-7. Shelby Thomason placed 3rd girls’ singles—Thomason def. what can trigger Cosper (Academy) 8-0; def Rosan asthma attack sainz (Taylor) 8-2; lost to Brown (Jarrell) 6-8; def. Clark Elgin) 8-6 may surprise you Stockton/Hollowell placed 3rd boys’ doubles—Sam Stockton / Jarrod Hollowell def. Hall/Sherrell (Taylor) 8-3; def. Frias/Riley (Bastrop) 8-2; def. Rivas/Valladeras (Elgin) 8-6; lost to Wilson/Bohls ATTACK ASTHMA. ACT NOW. 1- 866 - NO -ATTACKS (Taylor) 6-8; def Shillenberg/WatW W W. N O AT TA C K S . O R G son (Florence) 8-3 DON’T LET YOUR CHILD FEEL LIKE A FISH WITHOUT WATER.

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AG NEWS Brand renewal deadline has passed as of Mar. 1

R a ncher s w i l l have u nt i l Wednesday, Feb. 29 to renew their registration, Milam Deputy County Clerk Jodi Morgan announced. “On Thursday, March 1 all br a nd s t hat have not b e en renewed w ill become ‘open brands’ for the general public. Any brand that is not renewed becomes ‘void’ on March 1 in accordance with the Agriculture Code,” Morgan said. Contact the Milam County Clerk’s Office at 254-697-7049 with any questions.

Rockdale FFA barbecue fund-raiser Sunday

Rockdale FFA will hold a barbecue dinner fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the RISD Ag building located on Murray Street, according to advisor Amanda Grigsby. Tickets are $8 each and the plates will include brisket, sausage, potato salad, beans and all the ﬁxings. Plates are to go only. Tickets are available from any FFA member and will be on sale through Feb. 27. Tickets are pre-sale only and will not be available at the door. For more information contact Grigsby or Art Free at 512-4306190.

4D barrel race Sunday Rockdale Ag Boosters will sponsor a 4D open barrel race on Sunday, March 4 at the Rockdale Fair Park Arena. Exhibitions are 12:30-2:45 p.m. and cost three for $12 or one for $5. Open starts at 3 p.m. and is $35 per entry. Concession available, proceeds go to the Rockdale Ag Boosters. For more info, contact Monica Garrison at 254-697-4392.

Rabies clinic March 17

Thorndale Middle School is sponsoring a rabies clinic from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Thorndale park pavilion, spokesperson Jana Richardson announced. Dr. Arlon Graef, DVM and staff from Graef Veterinary Hospital of Taylor will be on hand to administer rabies shots for cats and dogs. The rabies shots are $5 and other shots are available. Please use a leash on dogs and a carrier for cats.

Local Angus breeder nationally recognized

44 Farms, of Cameron, has been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association® for having seven registered Angus bulls included in the Association’s 2012 Pathfinder® Report. Only 2,027 of the nearly 30,000 American Angus Association members are represented in this year’s report, according to Bill Bowman, chief operating officer and director of performance programs of the Association with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. The Pathfinder Program identifies superior Angus cows based upon recorded performance traits that are economically important to efficient beef production. Over 1.9 million eligible dams and more than 6.5 million weaning records were examined to determine Pathfinder status. All registered Angus cows and sires meeting the strict Pathfinder standards are listed, along with their owners, in the annual Pathfinder Report.

Nature Festival photo entries due March 30

The El Camino Real Chapter of Master Naturalists is again sponsoring a nature photo contest. It will be held in conjunction with the third annual Milam County Nature Festival being held Saturday, April 14 at Rockdale’s Fair Park. There will be three age divisions: 18 and older; 12 through 17 years; and under 12 years old. Participants again will have ﬁve categories in which to enter, including: people in nature; wildlife; landscape/scenery; plants; and funny nature photo. Entries will be judged prior to the festival and the deadline for entries is Friday, March 30. All entries (space permitting) and winning photographs will be on display for public viewing at the nature festival site on April 14. The awards ceremony will be held at 2:15 p.m., after which entrants may pick up their photos. Contest rules and guidelines, entry forms and information on how to submit photographs can be picked up at the AgriLife Extension Ofﬁce in Cameron at the corner of 1st and Central, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or obtained from the El Camino Real website at http://txmn.org/elcamino/ naturefest/photo-contest/.

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EAGLE EYES

The Milano Eagles continued their quest for a state championship by earning a trip to the regional tournament, Sports 1C.

March 1, 2012

Texas animal health commission now accepting public comments Work to protect the health of all Texas livestock AUSTIN—The Texas Animal Health Commission (Commission) is currently accepting public comments on rule proposals that were authorized during the January 24 Commission meeting. The Commission proposed amendments to Chapter 51, ent it led “E nt r y Requ i re ments.” The purpose of the proposed amendments are to make Texas’ entry requirements more consistent with current national interstate movement standards. The Commission is specifically amending Section 51.3 entitled “Exceptions”, to clarify and modify interstate entry requirements for sheep, goats and swine. The first amendment will waive the prior requirement for an entry permit and certiﬁcate of veterinary inspection (C V I) for sw ine consigned directly to slaughter, or consigned to a speciﬁcally approved livestock market from their farm of origin. The proposed changes to Section 51.3 would also no longer require an entry permit for sheep and goats consigned from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sanctioned “Consistent States,” which means they have an active scrapie surveillance and control program. The Commission is also removing a requirement related to Vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Section 51.7. Currently, when VS has

been diagnosed in another state, the veterinarian issuing the CVI must write on it that any equine, bovine, porcine, caprine, ovine, or cervidae entering Texas from that state have not been exposed to the disease. The Commission has determined that other state’s quarantine and movement restriction safeguards are adequate to ensure exposed animals are not moving, without requiring the written statement. The Texas requirement prohibiting entry of certain livestock from a premises or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis will be left in place to protect Texas livestock. In Section 51.14, the Commission is removing the requirement that swine imported into Texas for feeding, breeding, or exhibition purposes must be accompanied by a certiﬁcate of veterinary inspection certifying that swine have not been exposed to hog cholera, which is now called Classical Swine Fever (CSF.) CSF has been eradicated from the United States for several years so this requirement is no longer necessary. The previous rule proposals have a comment period of 30 days. They may be commented on until 5 p.m. on March 18, 2012. The Commission also proposed amendments to Chapter 35, entitled “Brucellosis.” The Commission is proposing to remove the Brucellosis test requirement for change of ownership of adult sexually intact cattle, and to add a requirement that cattle be permanently and officially identified when there is a change of ownership. On August 1, 2011, the Commission ceased to enforce the requirement for a brucellosis

test at change of ownership due to a lack of funds to supplement the cost of testing at livestock markets. The agency is therefore proposing to amend the rule to officially end the test requirement. Historically, cattle that were tested for brucellosis had permanent official identification (such as ear tags) applied at the same time. This practice was a significant asset to the agency’s ability to successfully track or trace cattle as needed for all disease programs, not just brucellosis. The identification capability was also lost at the time that testing requirements ceased. The Commission is now proposing to require that all cattle that are parturient or post parturient or 18 months of age and older, except steers and spayed heifers, changing ownership within Texas shall be officially identified with Commission approved permanent identification. This particular rule has a comment period of 60 days. It may be commented on until 5 p.m. on April 17, 2012. Comments on the TA HC’s proposed regulations must be submitted in writing to Carol Pivonka, Texas Animal Health Commission, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas 78758, by fax at (512) 719-0721 or by e-mail to comments@tahc.state.tx.us . The Commission appreciates any comments on issues addressed in this document for consideration during drafting of the rule. Founded in 1893, the Texas A nimal Health Commission works to protect the health of all Texas livestock, including: cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goats, equine animals, and exotic livestock.

Texas cattle producers should remain de-stocked despite rain Don’t get caught up in adding cattle BY BLAIR FAMMEN AGRILIFE

WACO —Beef produc er s shouldn’t get too caught up in adding cattle to herds despite recent rainfall, according to a Texas AgriLife Extension Service forage specialist. “After the drought, remain de-stocked,” said Dr. Larry Redmon, AgriLife Extension state forage specialist in College Station. “Just because you

see green in the spring doesn’t mean you should load up with cows again. Consider drought management as part of your overall strategy.” Redmon gave drought recovery tips at the 50th Blackland Income Growth Conference in Waco recently. Many producers are likely wondering how long it will take their pastures to recover from drought. “It will take three to four inches a month and, depending on the species, an entire year for pasture recovery,” Redmon said. “Obviously, there will be no recovery with no rainfall. Folks, we killed cedar with the drought in the Hill Country. We can’t expect recovery to our pastures without

STOCKER FISH DAY Larry’s Fish Farm

from Giddings will be delivering stocker fish on Friday, March 2 to Rockdale and Thorndale. Fish available: Fathead & Shiner minnows, Channel & Blue Catfish, Coppernose Bluegill, Red Ear, Hybrid Bluegill, Goggle Eye Perch, Bass, Black Crappie, Goldfish, Koi and Tilapia. To place orders, call 979-542-6245 or email lspitzenberger@gmail.com by Thursday, 7 PM. Visit us at www.larrysfishfarm.com for prices and future deliveries to your area. Your business is appreciated very much.

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rainfall.” Redmon advised producers to pay attention to weeds, which can inhibit recovery due to competition for moisture, sunlight and nutrients. “You need to also pay attention to grasshoppers,” Redmon said. “And this past fall season, some of you noticed armyworms invading your pastures.” Redmon advised to watch and treat as necessary with pesticides available at a minimal cost per acre. Another thing to keep in mind this spring is over-seeding of winter pasture grasses in Bermuda grass pastures. “You can easily choke out Bermuda grass if you over-apply winter seed forage,” Redmon said. He closed his presentation reminding producers of Texas’ unpredictable weather patterns. Tell ’em You Saw It In The Reporter!

Customers Donna Windler, Dianna Baines and Allan Baines enjoy their breakfast prepared by Busy Bea owner Becky Booker Marek.

MCFB food checkout day a yummy success It was a cold and windy day on Friday, February 24, but those who braved the cold wind were welcomed with a coupon for $1 off their breakfast at Busy Bea Café in Rockdale and their lunch at Downtown Café in Thorndale. In observance of Food CheckOut week – noting the end of February as the time it takes for an average wage earner to earn enough money to pay their food bill for the rest of the year - the Milam County Farm Bureau contributed money toward the purchase of a meal for each customer at the Busy Bea Café in Rockdale and the Downtown Café in Thorndale.

A one dollar coupon was given to each person to represent the dollar value of the producer’s share of the meal. According to the most recent information from USDA, American families and individuals spend, on average, less than 10 percent of their disposable personal income for food. We want to thank the Busy Bea Café and Downtown Café for participating with us to honor the producers of our food and ﬁber and to bring awareness to the fact that the American farmers and ranchers are unmatched in their ability to consistently produce an abundance of safe, nutritious and affordable food.

Ag boosters hosting two Jr High dances Rockdale Ag Boosters will b e ho s t i n g t w o R o c k d a le Junior High dances on Friday Ma rch 2 a nd a lso t he week of Spring Break Friday, March 16. Both dances will be held at the New Salem Building at

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ship at the beginning of the year. Is this a good idea? Yvonne Dear Yvonne, Three houses? Do you buy a new house every time you move? You guys need to stop doing that. The “other debt” isn’t the problem. It’s those houses that are killing you! I would never recommend that someone borrow against their 401(k) just to pay bills. It might be a different story if you were facing foreclosure or about to ﬁle bankruptcy, but that doesn’t sound like the case here. I think you’ve just made some really bad decisions, and these decisions are following you around and messing up everything else. Most of the time in situations like this I have to say: “Sell the car!” In your case, it’s: “Sell the houses!” I know the market isn’t great in some areas, but these things are eating you guys alive. Leave the 401(k) alone You’ve got to put some effort into Dear Dave, getting rid of them. Then, start My husband has been transliving on a really tight budget and ferred again in his job. Right clean up the other debt! now, we have three houses and —Dave about $60,000 in other debts. He just found out that he can borrow For more ﬁnancial advice, against his 401(k) without hardvisit daveramsey.com.

accountability partner if you want, but you don’t have to get married to help him. In fact, dating is probably a better way to do this, because you can determine whether he’s really changing or if he’s just trying to get you on board to help pay the bills! Don’t misunderstand, Janine. Debt, in itself, doesn’t keep someone from being marriage material. But you’re deﬁnitely not marriage material if you don’t work, you’re irresponsible, you haven’t taken control of your life, have no character or can’t manage your own behaviors. These kinds of people are going to stay in debt and not be able to pay their bills for the rest of their lives. I’d say date this guy a little longer, just to see if he’s serious about changing. But don’t get engaged yet, and don’t pay one penny of his bills for him! —Dave

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CHAMBER NEWS Deedra Jacob

Busy Tejas weekend ahead in our Rockdale

“T

he competitor to be feared is one who never bothers about you at all, but goes on making his own business better all the time.”—Henry Ford I printed this quote out when I bought my business to remind myself to keep my eye on the ball. Some businesses can get so wrapped up in what competitors are doing that they let their own business fail. How successful could our community be if we did only two things? (1) Made sure that our own businesses were a success and (2) Offered assistance to other businesses too. If you are a business owner or individual who is not a member of the chamber but would like to be, please call me. I would love to talk to you about how the chamber could work for you. Again, I would like to remind all of you of our upcoming events. Rockdale’s sixth Annual Tejas Festival is scheduled for March 2-3. Make sure you make plans to attend this annual event to experience the “ARTS” at their ﬁnest. We will have authors at the schools and the Lucy Hill Patterson Library as well as artists showcasing their work at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Saturday. Rita Kirkman will be conducting her “pastel workshop for artists” on Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2. We will also have activities at the Wolf Park Pavilion and Train Depot throughout the day on Saturday. We are inviting anyone who is interested in being a vendor on Saturday to please call the chamber for details or go to our website at www.rockdalechamber.com. On March 23-24 will be the Milam County Festival and BBQ Cook-off. This event will be at the Fair Park and will include a carnival, Full House Karaoke on Friday night, Brian and Carrie Weaks will be performing from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, and Lee Baker and the Kydells will be performing on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.. There will be a Rib Eating Contest on Friday night with a cash prize for the winner. There will be arts and crafts vendors under the pavilion and food vendors on Saturday. If you are interested in being a vendor for this event, please call the chamber at 446-2030 or go online to www. rockdalechamber.com. The Chamber is also planning our annual banquet. If you have a business, citizen, or organization you would like to nominate for an award, please call the chamber at 512-4462030 or email us your nomination to info@rockdalechamber. com. We are also taking reservations for gold and silver sponsors. This will be our “60th Anniversary-The Year of the Diamond” for the banquet so we are pulling out all the stops this year. It is scheduled for March 29 with the President’s reception starting at 5:30 p.m. and the meal starting at 6. Tom Britton has agreed to speak for the event. Please reserve your table today. City of Rockdale will be hosting their “Stash Your Trash Day” on Saturday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at Fair Park. The City has also implemented an “Adopt a Park” program. They are looking for individuals, organizations, and businesses to adopt one of our local parks as a beautiﬁcation project. You can call the city at 446-2511 or go to www.rockdalecityhall.com for details. Rockdale Rotary Club will host their annual Mike McFalls Memorial Scholarship Golf Scramble on April 7. Please contact Homer Mowdy for more details. We need teams, sponsors, auction items and volunteers. This is one of two fundraisers that the Rotary organization puts on to fund the Rotary college scholarships that are awarded each year. So please plan on attending or contributing in some way to this worthy cause. I hope you all have a great week.

Deedra Jacob is the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce president. Email her at djacob@rockdalechamber.com or phone 446-2030.

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March 1, 2012

Some ﬁling tips for safe, secure 2011 tax returns

t’s that time again: the time of year we all dread. No, not just the end of the football season. It’s tax filing time. Throughout the month of January your employer, bank and other financial entities supplied you with all of the necessary documents that you’ll need to knock out your 2011 tax return and put the IRS in your rear view mirror for another year. Before you get started putting all of the numbers in each of the little boxes, or running out to the pop up tax preparing business down the street, make sure you follow these surefire tips for a safe, secure and accurate return. DON ’ T GET R I PPED OFF—Tax filing season is like Christmas for cyber criminals. They often set up dummy web-

CONSUMER TIPS sites and send official looking emails hoping that you’ll fall into their web. The IRS will never ask for detailed ﬁnancial information like PIN numbers, passwords or secret information for credit card, bank or other ﬁnancial accounts. In fact, the IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers via email to request any kind of personal information. Any emails that look like they come from the IRS, should be forwarded to phishing@irs.gov, then deleted. Do not respond. KEEP MORE OF YOUR REFUND—Many tax preparers offer tax refund loans or other immediate refund programs. Each of these offers comes with a cost, as the tax preparer takes a percentage of your return off the top for the

convenience of getting your refund faster. These offers play upon the assumption that the IRS is slow in issuing returns, but that’s not necessarily the case. Most returns can be accepted by the IRS electronically via the e-ﬁle program, which enables your full refund to be deposited directly into your bank account within 7-14 days. FILE FOR FREE—Nearly 70 percent of Americans qualify for free tax filing using software or forms provided by the IRS. If you earned less than $57,000 in 2011, find out which free options are available to you by visiting www. irs.gov/freeﬁle. GET IR S A SSISTA NCE IN SPANISH—The tax filing process doesn’t have to be extra burdensome for Spanish speaking Americans. The IRS offers many resources in Spanish via www.irs.

gov/espanol. Assistance in Spanish is also available via phone at 800-829-1040, and then pressing the number 8. DON’T FORGET KIDS AT TAX TIME—Having kids makes you eligible for many special tax considerations beyond the $1,000 tax credit per child. The money that you spend for someone to take care of your children in order for you to work or look for work (day care, afterschool care, nanny) is often tax deductible. Also, make sure that your tax preparer knows if you’ve gone through the process of adopting a child in 2011, as many of those expenses can help decrease your tax liability as well. REPORT THOSE TIPS— Although tips might feel like “free money,” they are, in fact taxable. The IRS is on the lookout for people working in service industry

jobs—where tips are common—who fail to report their tips. Your tax return should include a total of all cash tips you receive directly from customers, or a reasonable estimation of how much you received in the past year. For future years, try keeping a daily log of your tip income to make sure that you don’t over or under estimate. Since April 15 is on a Sunday this year, Uncle Sam has extended the 2012 tax ﬁling deadline by two days to Tuesday, April 17.

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Plans ﬁnalized for car, quilt, motorcycle shows By DARLEEN TUCKER TACC Secretary

Reporter/Marie Bakken

RIBBON CUTTING—The companies of Liberty Tax Service and NZ Insurance held ribbon cutting ceremonies on Thursday at their location, 127 West Cameron Avenue. Owner Crystal Guerrero (with scissors) and her staff are available for tax help and offer auto, motorcycle and home insurance policies. Those helping the new businesses celebrate were (l-r) Pat Watson, Desiree Garcia, Guerrero, Charlie Watson, Michelle Morgan and Chamber president Deedra Jacob.

IN BUSINESS Doing business as.... Business ﬁlings in the Milam County Courthouse over the past two weeks included the following: Abandonment of Assumed Names Mike Pruett dba Pruett Insurance Agency (v. 1,166, p. 750).

Assumed Names Jorge Varela dba JV Lawn Service (v. 1,165, p. 857). Edna Ingram dba Sharp Process Service (v. 1,166, p. 168). Cynthia Lumpkin dba Lumpkin Insurance Agency (v. 1,166, p. 503). Pamela C. Pruett and Milam Insurance Agency dba Pruett Insurance (v. 1,166, p. 752).

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horndale Area Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on their third annual Car/Quilt Show to be held on Saturday, March 24. Make plans now to attend this fun-filled day in downtown Thorndale. TACC raffle quilt, “The Wild Thing,” is in the process of being quilted at Quilting by Donna Lou in Thorndale by Donna Johnston. The raffle tickets will be ready this week and can be purchased from any chamber director and at business locations around town. The quilt is constructed of 100 percent cotton material in the Carpenter’s Star pattern using hot pink giraffe print, black and white zebra print and black to create an interesting pinwheel pattern. The quilt will also have its own custom bag which is being constructed by Sarah Beard. Look through your closets and find that quilt that is a family heirloom, or one made especially for this event, and send in your entry today. For information on the Quilt Show, contact Darleen Tucker at 512898-2727. The third annual Classic Car Show and Louis Run Motorcycle events will line the streets in downtown Thorndale on FM 486 South. Entries are already com-

ing in, so if you have a car or a bike you would like to enter in the competition, contact Trey Felton at 512-638-5958 or Jason Ramirez at 512-898-5387. The arts and crafts fair will be in the downtown area on FM 486 South along both sides of the highway and will feature arts and crafts from all around the central Texas area. Come out and browse our craft booths and don’t forget to check out our local merchants for their unusual and unique wares. Arts and crafts sign up contact is Susan Drabek at 512-269-8796. The events of the day are a fund-raiser for a scholarship for a deserving senior at Thorndale High School and to fund other community projects of the TACC. Plan to join us in this fun-ﬁlled day and bring your entire family. There will be something for everyone. As always, TACC welcomes all citizens to attend their meetings which are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to become a member of the Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce, please contact Brian Morton at 512-658-5378 or Darleen Tucker at 512-898-2727. We are now taking applications for 2012 membership. Contact either Brian or Darleen to sign up to be a part of keeping Thorndale businesses growing.

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March 1, 2012

Public schools week to offer a little bit of everything

Things are skimmed down a bit this year for the observance of Texas Public Schools Week at Rockdale ISD, but parents will have plenty of opportunities to visit the schools, according to Pam Kaufmann, RISD assistant superintendent for instruction and administration. Family Nights Rockdale Junior High’s Family Science Night and Art Show will be held at 6 p.m. Monday. Elementary and intermediate students will hold a joint Family Math and Science Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, all at the intermediate cafeteria/gymnasium. There will be a PreK “open house” on Wednesday from 1:45-

2:15 p.m. Meals with students Moms, dads and grandparents each have their own mornings to eat breakfast with their children at the elementary, intermediate and junior high next week. (See schedule) Parents are also invited to come read to classes during the week. They are asked to call their child’s campus to sign up for a reading time. Art display Student art will be on display at each campus throughout the week. First graders will perform their famous “Texas Play” at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the elementary gym.

TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SCHEDULE • Monday, March 5—Family Science Night & Art Show, 6 p.m., junior high. • Tuesday, March 6—Mufﬁns for Mom breakfast, 7:30 to 8 a.m., elementary cafeteria; Donuts for Dad breakfast, 7:20 to 7:50 a.m., intermediate cafeteria; Family Math and Science Night for elementary and intermediate students, 5:30-7 p.m., intermediate school cafeteria/ gymnasium. • Wednesday, March 7— Donuts for Dad breakfast, 7:30 to 8 a.m., elementary cafeteria; Mufﬁns for Mom breakfast, 7:20 to 7:50 a.m., intermediate caf-

eteria; PreK “open house”, 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., elementary; iTigers Parent Make and Take, 3:30-5:30 p.m., elementary cafeteria; iTigers ACE Open House, 4:30-5:15 p.m., junior high. • Thursday, March 8—Grub for Grandparents breakfast, 7:30 to 8 a.m., elementary cafeteria. • Friday, March 9—Grandparents breakfast, 7:20 to 7:50 a.m., intermediate cafeteria; ﬁrst grade GT project presentation, 12:30 p.m., elementary; ﬁrst-grade “Texas Program,” elementary gym, 1:30 p.m.

Grandparents helping raise grandchildren

The stalled economy has pushed many families into the position of doing whatever is needed to make ends meet. In many cases, this means both parents working whatever jobs they can ﬁnd and ﬁnding the best childcare option while they are at work. Many people are turning to their parents to help care for their kids. More than 60 percent of families with children under age 18 had both parents employed outside the home in 2005 to 2006, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That compares to less than a third of mothers in 1975. The numbers today are around 42 percent, a decrease that likely has a lot to do with unemployment figures remaining high. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada states that there are similar statistics among Canadian families. With so many men and women heading to work each day, and

money a factor for doing so, the topic of child care becomes one of necessity as well as affordability. Grandparents are regularly stepping up to help family members who are under a financial crunch. Grandparents considering caring for their grandkids should keep in mind some things even if the childcare scenario on the surface seems like it is the best option. • It’s a big commitment. Once the decision has been made, it is expected that you will be providing care for a certain period of time — perhaps even without a future end date. Remember, other arrangements will have to be made if you back out because it’s simply not working. • Know your limits.Childcare is not something to take lightly. While you may have had enough energy to provide care years ago, maybe now you are simply not up

to the task or have not identified factors that could hinder your ability to care for a grandchild — no matter how much you love him or her. • Be prepared for changes to your life. You will no longer be able to operate on your own schedule. Now your days will largely revolve around caring for your grandkids. If many of your friends are living active lives without grandchildren in tow, this could put a hamper on your relationships and ability to socialize. • It could be just what you need. On the flip side, if you have been seeking something to do with your time, being in the presence of your grandchildren could be just what you need to find a purpose to your days. • The relationship may cause animosity. If you are offering care to one set of grandchildren and are not doing so to another, it could strain the relationships

among your children. Think about the larger factor before agreeing to being the caregiver. • Talk to your spouse. If you are married or are in a relationship, this is a decision that will have to be discussed with your partner, whose life will be impacted as well. If both of you aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on the situation, it may cause a rift that can damage your relationship. • Avoid guilt. If you choose to say no to the situation, it may generate hurt feelings at the onset, but if you explain your reasons clearly, chances are the loved one will understand how you are feeling. Although grandparents stepping in to become childcare providers for their grandchildren while parents are at work has become a popular situation in recent years, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of the situation before delving headﬁrst into the arrangement.

MARC Run slated April 14 at Ranch The 11th Annual MARC RUN will be held April 14 at The Ranch 415 W. US 79, in Rockdale with all proceeds going to the Milam Adult Resource Center of Milam County, a 501c3 (nonproﬁt) organization that assists people of Milam County that have physical or mental disabilities. “MARC is one of the many organizations that lost funding because of the economy and this run is the main fund-raiser held yearly for the organization,” said Charles Starr, spokesman. “Although this is a motorcycle ride, all bikes, trikes, cars and trucks are welcome. You don’t have to own a bike to come out and help us help some very special people.” Information Registration begins at 9 a.m. at The Ranch with ﬁrst bike out at 11. Registration fee is $20 per rider and $25 with a passenger. This not only registers you for the ride but it also guarantees a barbecue plate with all the trimmings after the run with serving beginning at 4 p.m.

BBQ plates will also be available to the public for $8, starting at 11:30 a.m. until sold out. Short-sleeve T-shirts will be for sale the day of the ride for $20 each. Persons that would like a long-sleeve or pocket T-shirt may preorder for $25 before March 12, by calling Cynthia Ferrell at 512-698-2784. There will be DJ music, 50/50 drawing and door prizes throughout the day. At 4:30 p.m. a live auction will begin. R ide Stops/Sponsors w ill include Nat’s in Milano, Cliff’s Tavern in Rockdale, Pancho & Lefty’s in Hare, The War Horse Saloon in Thorndale and end at The Ranch in Rockdale. Plaques will be awarded for oldest rider, farthest traveled, oldest bike and a ladies choice. Other special awards will be handed out also. Auction items are being accepted now. For more information call Charles Starr (512)-540-2561, Neal or Cynthia Ferrell 512-4462821 or 512-698-2784 .

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Central Texas Leading Realty Since 1954 HOMES • 1912 ALCOA—Lovely 3 BR, 1 BA brick home on large corner lot. CA/CH, 2-car garage, wood floors, large fenced backyard, large covered patio, mature pecan trees. $72,000. • REDUCED—1900 O’KELLEY–3 BR/2 BA, tiled floors throughout, den, formal living and dining rooms, large sunroom. Sprinkler system, lrg corner lot. $145,000. • 523 WEST BELL—3 BR, 1-1/2 BA. Approx. 1,350 sq. ft. living area, CA/CH, one-car carport, large backyard. $49,000. • THORNDALE—UNDER CONSTRUCTION: 104 Kailynne Court , 3 BR, 2 BA stucco over natural stone finish, 2-car garage on 1/2 acre lot. Approx. 2,401 sq. ft. living area, 9’ ceilings, wood floors, tile, carpeting in bedrooms, granite countertops throughout, fireplace. $239,000. • 604 FRANCINE—Large 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA home, spacious bedrooms, 2-car garage, RV parking, workshop area and sprinkler system. Approx. 1,962 sq. ft. living area. $119,000. • 1907 REDBUD—4 spacious BRs, 2-1/2 BA brick home, approximately 2,482 sq. ft. living area. Great location! $139,900. • 605 CALHOUN—Great location, 3 BR, 1 BA home on large corner lot with inground pool. Den, livingroom, family room, breakfast area, spacious bedrooms, wood and tile flooring, carpet. Approx. 1,726 sq. ft. living area. Selling in “AS IS” condition. $99,000. • THORNDALE—302 WESTERMAN—Updated 3 BR, 2 BA Austin stone home, 2-car garage, CA/CH new Dec. 2010, wood flooring and carpeting new Dec. 2010. Large den with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, updated bathrooms with granite and tile. Breakfast area, large lot. $135,000. • 302 HAZEL—Cute 3 BR, 2 BA home, nice wood flooring, 2010 remodeled, CA/H, carport, 16x14 storage building with half bath, sprinkler system. Only $59,900. • 1604 SAGER—Nice 3 BR, 2 BA with largePENDING backyard with privacy fence. A Must CONTRACT

See! $109,000. CONTRACT PENDING • 520 W. BELTON—Cute 3 BR, 1 BA house. Fenced backyard, across from elementary school. $52,000. • PRICE REDUCTION! 2102 YOKLEY—Lovely home remodeled 2011. Large corner lot, 4 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, granite countertops, large den with rock fireplace, breakfast, dining room, spacious bedrooms. Ready to move in soon. $214,000. • 767 GREEN ST.—Completely remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA. Great amenities! Must see! $56,500. • 102 E. ELM—Nice 3 BR, 2 BA house on corner lot. Large closets, covered back patio. $67,000. • 712 HUNTER—Remodeled, 2 BR, 1 BA, CA/CH, tile floors, carpeting, stove, refrigerator. Only $59,500.

Call for information on HUD foreclosures. HOMES WITH LAND • THORNDALE —UNDER CONSTRUCTION: 252 Gabriel Court, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, 3/4 stone home on 1.5 acre lot. Approx. 1,835 sq. ft. living area, wood floors, tile, carpet in bedrooms, granite countertops throughout, 9’ ceilings, Kitchen Aide appliances. $189,000. • SHARP COMMUNITY—Great custom-built, cedar-sided home on 11.79 acres. Pond, mostly open pasture. Nice family room that opens to kitchen and dining, breakfast area, sunroom, CA/CH, wood-burning stove. Approx. 1,692 sq. ft. living area. Very warm and cozy home. Detached 2-car metal garage with workshop area and office. Large old oaks around home. Small storage/barn and small plant house. $165.000. • 629 SILVER SPRINGS LANE—3 BR, 2 BA, 2-story cedar-sided home on 11.012 gorgeous acres. Private setting, rolling terrain, scattered oaks, in-ground pool, 20x30 metal building on slab. Updated recently. Pond, 10x60 5-stall shed,

fenced and cross-fenced. Approx. 2,252 sq. ft. living area, large den with cathedral ceiling and large rock fireplace. Updated kitchen with tile countertops and backsplash. Spacious bedrooms. Call for further details. $223,000. • 19.17 ACRES WITH 3 BR, 2 BA HOME—1-car garage, CA/CH, built 1994. Water well for sprinkler system. Located just outside of town. Only $148,000. • HWY. 79 WEST—Custom-built 3 BR, 2 BA rock home with 60’x40’ horse barn with 3 stalls, tack room and wash area on approx. 6+/- acres. Open floor plan. Large den with cathedral ceiling with stained concrete flooring. Carpet in BRs. Sollid wood doors, large country kitchen. Kitchen/dining opens to den, breakfast bar, large master BR and master BA, spacious bedrooms. Office off master BR, utility room. Office off master BR, utility room. Built in 2000. Covered front and back porches. Call for more details. $228,000. • VERY NICE 3 BR, 2 BA BRICK HOME—On 5.61 acres, corner of FM 1712 and CR 303A. Recent update, 2-car detached garage, workshop. Ready to move into. $169,000. • LOVELY 3 BR, 2.5 BA HOME—On .8 acres, Thorndale ISD, lovely landscaped yard, large kitchen opens to dining and den area. Formal living with fireplace, large bedrooms, extra large master bedroom and master bath, sun room, pergola in front and backyard. Lots of storage, including a storage building. $189,000.

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LAND • FM 487 NORTH—San Gabriel riverfront property. 17.65 acres with approx. 3,044 ft. river frontage. Water well and electricity on property. $172,088. • 275.13 ACRES WITH SAN GABRIEL RIVER AND BRUSHY CREEK FRONTAGES—Beautiful place! Improved pastures, wooded area on creek, excellent hunting, good river and Brushy Creek access, large old pecan trees. • 5 +/- ACRES, HWY. 77 FRONTAGE—Coastal, woods w/creek, pond. $6,950 per acre. • CAMERON—8.024 ac. on FM 845, city utilities available. $64,000.

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lent condition. $123,500. • 1705 O’KELLEY—Beautiful Setting-4 BR, 2 BA beauty on tree-covered lot. $148,900. • 1900 SKYLES—Like new 2 BR, 2-1/2 BA custom home. $175,000. • 409 SAN JACINTO—3 BR/2BA, newly remodeled. $129,900. • N FM 908—4 BR/2BA, built-ins, huge metal shop. $135,000. • 70 POST OAK PLACE—Landmark, 5 BR/3.5BA, office/6th BR, $139,900. • REDUCED TO SELL—2006 ALCOA—2 BR/2BA beauty, corner lot. Must see. $115,000. • 1600 PECOS—3 BR/2BA, 2 living area, workshop. • 405 HAZEL—Great home on 2 large lots. $59,900. • 326 RICE—Historical home. Remodeled, 2 living, 2 FP, granite kitchen. • 1804 PECOS—3BR/2BA, remodeled kitchen, marble master bath, workshop. $129,900. • 712 PALMER—Stately 2-story 3BR/2.5BA, on 2 lots, beautiful staircase, marble floors, gourmet kitchen. Make an offer. • 2105 Vogel—3BR/2BA, 2 living, new roof. $79,900. • 2002 YOKLEY—2-story, 3BR/2-1/2BA, formal living/dining/den. • REDUCED!—124 CHAMPIONS—4BR/2BA, FP, 3 car garage w/BA, private patio, solarium, open floor plan. $149,900. • REDUCED—717 CEDAR AVE.—$85,000. 3BR/3BA, workshop, on 3 lots. • 1603 ALCOA—3 BR/2BA, fireplace. $107,500.

LAND & LAND WITH HOMES

LAND LISTINGS NEEDED! I have several good qualified buyers on hand. • MILANO AREA—10 wooded acres CR 374. $29,900. • 437 ALLDAY—2-story 3 BR, 3-1/2 BA totally remodeled beauty situated on 3 acres with outdoor kitchen. 2,000 plus sq. ft. Metal building. Call for info. A Must See! • 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA 2-story situated on 49 plus acres, in-ground pool, huge barn-4 pastures, 3 in Coastal, 1 in Tifton. Call for appointment.

FOR SALE

8 Acres, South of Rockdale, CR 319 Pond, wooded. Water and electricity available.

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COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT PROPERTIES • 226 N. MAIN—KNOWN AS “THE ORSAG’S BUILDING”—Two-story building, approximately 9,920 sq. ft. Call for details. $207,500. • LOVE’S FLOWERS & GIFTS—And building. Established business since 1975. Call for details. • APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES—Mostly wooded, corner lot of Hwy. 77. Residential or commercial. $19,000. • STORAGE BUILDINGS—With 2 efficiency apartments on approx. .439 acre, located within city limits. $60,000. • RECENTLY UPDATED DOWNTOWN BUILDING—2-story, downstairs updated only. Approx. 3,000 sq. ft. upstairs, 4,200 sq. ft. downstairs, 7,200 sq. ft. total. Will lease all or part. Call for details. • CAMERON—Skeezix’s Bar & Grill. New building December, 2008 on 1 acre of land. Additional 8.042 acres can be bought. Call for details. • THORNDALE—Hwy. 79 located in city limits, .793 acres tract. $98,500. • 4 DUPLEXES—2 BR, 1 BA, built in 2008, all appliances, located in Thorndale. Will sell part or all. Call for further details. • THORNDALE —38.095 acres in Thorndale city limits, utilities available, excellent for residential subdivision. $400,000. • HWY. 79 WEST—Located in city limits, city utilities available. Approximately 1/2 acre lot, highway frontage. $85,000.

Monique Gebhart Mobile 512/269-8865

Evelyn Bauerschlag Judith Matula Mobile 512/760-6235 Mobile 512/760-5440 Robbie Breithaupt Mobile 512/574-8818

9101/2 W. Cameron — Rockdale, TX 76567 OFFICE: 512/446-4243 — FAX 512/446-4273

HOMES

• THORNDALE—OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE—Several residential lots in Country Meadow Estates, in city limits Call for lot sizes. $26,500 per lot. • NORTH OF THORNDALE—OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE—Several residential lots, 1 to 2 acres sizes, in Gabriel Crossing, restricted. Call for lot sizes. $24,000 per lot.

• MILANO AREA—Ranger Crossing, income property on 7.806 acres w/2 houses, 1 mobile home, 3 water meters, electrical meters. $119,500. • DUPLEX & lot for new apt. bldg. 2 BR, 1 BA, large living & dining, galley kitchen, utility room & parking out back. • 525 CAMERON—Large older home, great investment. $51,500. • 533 CAMERON—Great rental property. Must see. $55,500.

THORNDALE PROPERTY • 109 S. MAIN—Outstanding Buy! 30x80 commercial bldg. with 2 offices, 2 baths

SHERRILL REAL ESTATE Willie Taylor, Broker — Clara Sherrill, Broker Office: 979-773-2942 — Cell: 979-716-0589 E-Mail: Sherrill_Real_Estate @yahoo.com www.bluebon.net/sherrillrealestate

• 101 Acres, more or less, CR 340, Milano ISD, road frontage. Open and wooded. Great for cattle, homesite or farming. • 107 Acres, Dime Box, frontage on Hwy. 21 & 141. Cattle or farm land, home site, water and electricity available. • 105 Acres, more or less, in Lee County, near Giddings High School, CR 114. 2 stock tanks, road frontage and more. 15-5t

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14.85 ACRES: Beautiful homesites. 40’x80’ metal building on slab, deep water well, small pond. Off Hwy. 79W, near city limits, Rockdale. Make an offer. J&B Realty, 512-446-3312.

FOR SALE 5-ACRE WOODED TRACTS $29,900

Three Miles West Numerous other large farms and ranches available.

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and CA/CH. $69,500. • NEAR FM 486—49 acres w/5-wire perimeter fence, 2 tanks, shade trees. Excellent dove hunting. Call for details. • REDUCED—207 N. 5TH—3 BR/2 BA, brick home. $99,900.

COMMERCIAL • 1207 FM 487 SOUTH—Small convenience store w/equipment. $70,000. • 1525 E. CAMERON—Great location, commercial property. $85,000. • CALL FOR DETAILS On the most lucrative business opportunity in town. Clientele and reputation already established.

BUSINESS PROPERTY • 1529 W. CAMERON—Prize commercial property with 3,000 sq. ft., situated on 1.9971 acres, with 2 private offices, ample storage and huge gathering room. Call for details. • 429 MILAM—Large commercial lot. $15,000. • 200 N. MAIN—Stunning office w/studio apt., 1,360 sq. ft. office & 1,360 sq. ft. apt. above. Travertine, hardwoods, granite & marble finishes. Gorgeous! $175,000. • MEADOW DRIVE—.410 acres with great commercial potential. $28,000. • 529 CAMERON—Great investment property with commercial possibilities. $39,900. • 1502 W. CAMERON—Approx. 3 acres with 23,660 sq. ft. building.

GREAT BUILDING SITES

• CR 308—Great Building Site. $29,500. • 2008 SKYLES ROAD—115x140 tree-covered lot. $25,300. • 2102 SKYLES ROAD—105x140 great home site. $23,100. • HIGHLAND AVE.—Lot is 75x150 with water & sewer available. • SAN JACINTO—N.E. corner and Eiland St. 0.404 acres. $15,995. • Reduced to Sell—712 MILLER—Great bldg. site. 78x113.6. $6,995. • Old Bushdale Rd.—.490 acres across from jr. high, w/20’x22’ bldg. $25,000. • Oak Park One—Great Investment! 4 lots, 85x135 w/water meter available, horse stalls & fencing. $45,500.

RENTALS • 2-1 BR APARTMENTS AVAILABLE. Call for details.

O’Barr Rost Realtors

DAVE PHILLIPS, Agent 204 N. Main — Rockdale

512-944-6071

413 RICE 1950’s remodeled 2/1 limestone, move-in ready, large rooms, tiled bath and kitchen, HV/AC, carpet allowance. Carport. $59,900. 1013 W. CAMERON Investment property. Approx. one ac., Hwy. 79 frontage. Business opportunity and rental units. $151, 500. 115 W. CAMERON 6,600 sq. ft., new roof, remodeled. Waiting for a business.$149,900. FOR RENT Single efficiency garage apartment. Appliances, washer, dryer. $450 month with bills paid. Deposit required. Call 512-944-6071. FOR LEASE 211 Main, Taylor, TX. 12,000 sq. ft. $1,200 per month.

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OWNER FINANCING • 4.5 Acres—Fronting Hwy. 77, just south of Hwy. 77 & 908 intersection. Has water meter. Large trees. Asking $45,000. • 6 Acres—Commercial, close to Wal-Mart. • 7.46 Acres—Fronts Hwy. 77 & 487. Ideal for any commercial purpose. $89,500. Payments around $800 per month. • 11.51 Acres—Fronting Hwy. 79, 3 miles East. Rural water and elec. available. $110,000 cash or owner financing. • 5.85 Acres—FM 908 and Beverly Lane South. $74 ,000 cash or owner financing. Has water meter, septic, meter loop, fenced. Ready for mobile home. • 1.65 Acres—CR 306 West. $15,000 cash or owner financed. • 3.3 Acres—CR 306 West. $30,000. For additional details or showing call

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FOR RENT/LEASE GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES FOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 BA, CA/ CH. HUD accepted. Also, 2 BR, 1 BA house, HUD accepted. 512-760-7372. FREE FACILITIES Available for non-profit organization events. Facilities available for Rent to private parties. VFW Post 6525, 254-541-6249 FOR RENT: 2 and 3 BRs. 512638-0930.

THE LADIES’ Aid of Grace Lutheran Church, 247 N. Wilcox, will hold a Garage/Bake Sale Saturday, March 3, 8a.m.3p.m.

ABLE 4, 3, and 2 BR mobile homes, plus RV’s, For Rent on shady lots. HUD accepted. 512-446-6036.

2 BR, 2 BA, all electric, appliances, w/d connections, extra clean. 512-760-5661. APARTMENT FOR Rent: 2 BR, fully furnished. 512-760-7047. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT: All electric 3/2, 3/1 & 2/1. Electric & propane 2/1. All have CA/ CH. No pets. Coyote Crossing Park on Hwy. 36 between Milano and Cameron. Available immediately. 512-244-5445 and 512-547-0388. FOR RENT: 2 BR cottage, fenced yard. 281-216-6343 or 512-446-5061. FOR LEASE: Nice, quiet single efficiency garage apartment. AC/Heat, appliances, W/D, tile floors. $450/month. All bills paid. No pets. Deposit 512760-0591.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE: This Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off game will close on March 18, 2012. You have until September 14, 2012, to redeem any tickets for this game: #1367 Black Onyx 7’s ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.84. These Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off games will close on May 2, 2012. You have until October 29, 2012, to redeem any tickets for these games: #1373 Season’s Greetings ($10) overall odds are 1 in 3.35, #1374 Armadillo Cash ($1) overall odds are 1 in 4.69, #1366 Quick 6’s ($1) overall odds are 1 in 4.56, #1371 Holiday Gold ($2) overall odds are 1 in 4.23, #1341 Loteria® Texas ($3) overall odds are 1 in 3.99, #1342 Bonus Break The Bank ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.81, #1356 Texas Lottery® Black III ($10) overall odds are 1 in 3.32. The odds listed here are the overall odds of winning any prize in a game, including break-even prizes. Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem prizes of up to and including $599. Prizes of $600 or more must be claimed in person at a Lottery Claim Center or by mail with a completed Texas Lottery claim form; however, annuity prizes or prizes over $1,000,000 must be claimed in person at the Commission Headquarters in Austin. Call Customer Service at 1-800-37LOTTO or visit the Lottery Web site at www.txlottery.org for more information and location of nearest Claim Center. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, or for tickets lost in the mail. Tickets, transactions, players, and winners are subject to, and players and winners agree to abide by, all applicable laws, Commission rules, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, conditions, procedures, and final decisions of the Executive Director. A Scratch-Off game may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a Texas Lottery ticket. PLAY RESPONSIBLY. The Texas Lottery Supports Texas Education.

GARAGE SALE: 1601 Skyles Rd. Saturday, 8-2.

LARGE SALE from elderly gentleman passing away. Tools, drill presses, washer, GARAGE SALE: Friday, March dryer, household. Friday & 2, 8-5. 704 Enfield. Furniture, Saturday 8-12. 3789 S FM 908. Nintendo 64 game console 512-446-4086. and games, computer desk, ESTATE SALE: March 3. 5th TV, miscellaneous. Wheel, furniture, clothing, GARAGE SALE: 618 Marshall household items, more. 8-? St., March 3rd, 8 a.m. Cleaning Holy Family Catholic Church, out storage building. FM696 E., Lexington.

LAND LEASE: Thorndale 45+/- acres with tank. 512YARD SALE: 503 E. Bell. 365-0406. Thursday-Friday, 8-12, Satur2 BR apartment for rent, AC/H. day, 8-? Lots of Great Stuff at 512-446-6694 or 512-269- Great Prices. 9026. GARAGE SALE: Large sale FOR RENT: 3 BR, 1 BA, CA/H, from elderly gentleman’s passappliances, w/d connections, ing away: Tools, washer/dryer, garage, new paint, new carpet. household, drill press. Friday 512-760-5661. & Saturday, 8-12. 3789 S. FM COMFORTABLE, AFFORD- 908. 512-446-4086.

NEW JERUSALEM Church Garage Sale: March 3, 2012. Wolf Park. And will be selling sausage wraps, hot dogs, drinks. 333 SAN GABRIEL: Antiques, humpback trunk, microwaves, plants, coats, household items, loveseat, entertainment center, TV’s, Victrola records. Friday and Saturday.

AUCTION SALES

Country Estate Auctions Auction, Sun., March 4 1 p.m. 101 N. Main—Rockdale

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF BIDS The City of Rockdale is requesting bids from qualified firms for the purchase of the City’s treated wastewater effluent. The City currently produces approximately 380,000 gallons per day of treated effluent under the laws of the State of Texas. Complete bid packets are available online at www.rockdalecityhall.com or in person at Rockdale City Hall, 505 West Cameron Avenue, Rockdale, Texas. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked ”Purchase of Treated Effluent.“ Bids will be accepted until 1:00 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012. No pre-bid meeting is planned. No verbal, electronic, or fax bids will be accepted. The City of Rockdale reserves the right to reject any and all bids. All sealed bids must be hand delivered or mailed to City Hall and addressed to: Kelvin Knauf, City Manager City of Rockdale PO Box 586 505 West Cameron Avenue Rockdale Texas 76567. For more information please call Kelvin Knauf at 512-4462511.

City of Rockdale Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals: This is to give notice that the City of Rockdale has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the City of Rockdale CDBG Grant #711401, Water System Improvements. The City of Rockdale is proposing to improve the City’s water distribution system along MLK Drive and Third Street as it is not reliable and does not provide adequate water service to residents within the area. Deteriorating cast iron lines in the project area cause frequent water outages and water loss. Lack of valves inhibits the ability to isolate lines in case of leaks, leaving large sections of the project area without water during repairs. To ensure reliable water service in the area, the City of Rockdale proposes to replace the leaking water liens with the isolation of two thousand three hundred forty linear feet (2,240 l.f.) of eightinch (8“) water line, four (4) fire hydrants, service reconnections, pavement repair and associated appurtenances. Construction shall take place at the following locations within Rockdale, Texas: MLK Drive from First Street to Sixth Street; Third Street from MLK Drive to Upton Street. Should additional funding permit project improvements will occur east on Third Street to S Pear Street; south to Metcalf; Metcalf to MLK Dr. within Rockdale, Texas Milam County. Executive order 11988 has been considered in proceeding with this project. The City of Rockdale has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments. This

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RENAISSANCE VILLA is looking for a full time housekeeper, full time and prn LVN and CNA’s. Also needed is a part time social worker. Apply in person: 700 Dyer, Rockdale, TX 76567. Questions can be NEEDED: Organist or key- directed to Tammie 512-446board player to accompany 2548 ext. 3. playing of hymns at services EXPERIENCED, FULL-TIME at St John Lutheran Church in Hairstylist at Rockdale Beauty Thrall, TX. Call 512-898-2587 Shoppe. Call for Appointment or 512-898-2136. Tuesday-Saturday, 512-4465111. SHAWNEE’S HAIR Salon is looking for full to part-time hairstylist. Please apply in person at 709 W. Cameron, or call 512-446-7217.

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(800)243-1113 OR (281)357-4977 16-2tp PUBLIC NOTICES activity will have no significant impact on the environment for the following reasons: This project involves water system improvements located within existing water lines and at the water plant. A portion of the water line improvements on Avenues F and J extend into the floodplain. Impacts from the temporary construction in the floodplain are minimal. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by the City of Rockdale at the following address on or before March 8, 2012: City of Rockdale, P.O. Box 586, Rockdale, Texas 765670586 Attention: City Manager Kelvin Knauf during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Kelvin Knauf, City Manager Wednesday, March 1, 2012

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

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MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS

COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Elizabeth Hrozek Thweatt and Herbert T. Thweatt to Michael E. Hrozek – W.W. Lewis League (v. 1,166, p. 390). Oscar D. Montoya et al to Elizar Balli (v. 1,166, p. 482). Moises Cerrito to Laticia Cerrito – Jose Leal Survey A-29 (v. 1,166, p. 505). Jean M. Manning to Wayne Brinkley and Margie Brinkley – Meadowbrook Subdivision, Rockdale (v. 1,167, p. 29). Cameron Economic Development Corp., Robert Schiller, president, to DC M&M Automotive Group LP, Ace Mitchell Connell, owner and partner – Cameron Business Park, Lot R1A, R2A and 5A (v. 1,167, p. 36).

Jeffries – two tracts, Sterritt Dobbins Sur vey A-142 (v. 1,166, p. 332). E.J. Provasek Revocable Trust and Joyce K. Provasek Revocable Trust, E.J. Provasek and Joyce K. Provasek, co-trustees, to Daniel R. Batten and Maria L. Batten – Sterling C. Robertson Survey A-51 (v. 1,166, p. 351). Donna Muse fka Donna White to Ray Shaw – Dyer Revised Addition, Rockdale (v. 1,166, p. 410). Wells Fargo Bank NA to Secretary of Housing & Urban Development – Jackson Hall Survey A-189 (v. 1,166, p. 432). Cindy Thweatt to Gregoria Ortega – Daniel Monroe Survey A-38 (v. 1,166, p. 461). Thomas H. Greeson and Jean Greeson to Roberta Davis and RobWarranty Deeds ert Davis – Gabriel Jackson Survey A-223 (v. 1,166, p. 654). With Vendor’s Lien Bill W. Loughridge and Deborah Josue Flores and Rosa Flores to Mario Casarez and Janie Casarez Scruggs Loughridge to Martin Juarez – Isaac & Lockett Addition, Rockdale – Meadowbrook Subdivision, Rockdale (v. 1,166, p. 688). (v. 1,166, p. 315). Lorenzo Bolivar and Rebecca BoliSchulte Enterprises Ltd. dba Rancho Venado Grande, Schulte var to Maria Guadalupe Reyes – D. Rosales Management LLC GP, and Monroe Grant (v. 1,166, p. 729). Cynthia W. Foster, individually Karen Rosales, member, to DMB Investments Inc. – W.H. Clemons and as independent executor, et al to Robert D. McLaren and Cynthia K. Survey A-123 (v. 1,166, p. 326). Schulte Enterprises Ltd., Schulte McLaren – A.G. Perry Survey A-44 (v. Rosales Management LLC GP and 1,166, p. 834). Eric D. Weinrich and Mike Bass Karen Rosales, member, to Paula

to Ronald J. O’Brien and Stacy Lynn Eldridge Survey A-153 (v. 1,166, p. O’Brien – two tracts, J.J. Liendo 438). Survey A-31 (v. 1,167, p. 4). Roy W. Hann Jr. to Sabine River Energy LLC – Samuel Cheers Survey Special Warranty Deed A-131 (v. 1,166, p. 439). Quest Trust 2006-X1 and Asset Tylene McGregor Edmiston and Backed Certificates Series 2006- William E. Edmiston to Sabine River X1, Deutsche Bank National Trust Energy LLC – Eli Williams Survey ACo., trustee, and American Home 380 (v. 1,166, p. 440). Mortgage Servicing Inc., attorney, to William E. Rogge and Patricia H.B. Equity LLC – Gartner Addition, A. Rogge to Sabine River Energy Cameron (v. 1,166, p. 871). LLC – Eli Williams Survey A-380 (v. 1,166, p. 441). Correction Warranty Deed Alcoa Inc., Tommy E. Hodges, Oil and Gas Leases attorney-in-fact, to James F. EisterCalvin Edward Springer to Twin hold and Amy L. Eisterhold (v. 1,166, Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion p. 302). Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 510). Billy Miller to Twin Resources Executors Deed LLC – B.F. Swoap Survey A-328 (v. Wilson Clifford Keith Jr. Estate, 1,166, p. 516). Citizens National Bank, independent Faye Robinson to Twin Resources executor, and Mar y Keith Stor y, LLC – B.F. Swoap Survey A-328 (v. trust ofﬁcer, to Evelyn Jistel Keith 1,166, p. 522). – Garners Addition and Country Club John Maxwell Burkett Jr. to Twin Addition, Cameron (v. 1,166, p. 384, Resources LLC – B.F. Swoap Survey 388). A-328 (v. 1,166, p. 528). Wesley Allen Nelson to Twin Memorandum Leases Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Jim Elzner to Sabine River Energy Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 534). LLC (v. 1,166, p. 434). Fa n nie M a e M o o r e to Tw in T&T Trust, Hubert L. Fletcher Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion and Patricia Fletcher, trustees, to Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 540). Sabine River Energy LLC (v. 1,166, Wilford Nelson to Twin Resources p. 436). LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 Vaughn Owens and Wilma Owens (v. 1,166, p. 546). to Sabine River Energy LLC – James Velma Fay Mayes to Twin Resourc-

es LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 552). Douglas Springer to Twin Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 558). D o r ot hy M . N els o n to Tw in Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 564). Dorothy Ellison to Twin Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 570). Pa tsy Jea n Nichols to Twin Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 576). James L. Carter to Twin Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 582). Jennifer Fifer to Twin Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 588). Mary Russ to Twin Resources LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 596). George T. Bankston and Joyce Bankston to Twin Resources LLC – Charles Bislow Survey A-100 (v. 1,166, p. 602). J o e D e n n i s O a ke s t o Tw i n Resources LLC – Jones and Anderson Surveys (v. 1,166, p. 610). Carole L. Metz to Twin Resources LLC – Jones and Anderson Surveys (v. 1,166, p. 616). Gary Morgan to Twin Resources LLC – B.F. Swoap Survey A-328 (v. 1,166, p. 622). Dorothy Muston to Twin Resourc-

es LLC – H.R. Van Irion Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 630). Billy Gage and Donna C. Gage to Twin Resources LLC – J.A. Jones Survey A-226 (v. 1,166, p. 636). William C. Raymond to Buffco Production Inc. – L.L. Chiles Survey A-136 (v. 1,166, p. 644). Albert L. Critchfield Estate and Katy L. Critchfield Estate, Bernard W. Vlahakis and Ava L. Critchfield Vlahakis, independent executors, to Twin Resources LLC – Van R. Iron Survey A-218 (v. 1,166, p. 650).

in Greenlawn Gardens in Port Lavaca with military honors under the auspices of Calhoun County Veterans Joint Honor Guard. Rosary was recited on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at RichardsonColonial Funeral Home in Port Lavaca. Mr. Janis died Monday, Feb. 27. He was born Jan. 14, 1926, to the Joseph Frank and Julie Helen Pustejovsky Janis. Mr. Janis was retired from Alcoa, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, VFW Post No. 4403 and past volunteer of the Olivia/Port Alto Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Lillie Anne Jedlicka Janis; his parents; a son, J.D. Janis; and three brothers, Vencil F. Janis, Alex P. Janis and John Janis. Survivors are two daughters, Janet Janis of Austin, Arleen Janis (Russell) Caffey of Rockdale; two sons, David Janis of Port Lavaca, Larry (Jeanne) Janis of Victoria; a daughter-in-law, Esther Janis of Pasadena; a sister, Willie Mae Motl; two brothers, Jerry Janis and Joe F. Janis Jr.; his grandchildren, Jody (Deborah), Dawn and Tim (Kira) Janis, Steven (Amy Korenek) Caffey, Randy (Jessica) Janis, Robyn Janis (Matt) Wasem, Jordan and Jessica Janis; and five greatgrandchildren, Allyson, Amber and Ayden Foraker, Katrina and Adolina Janis. Pallbearers were all his grandchildren. Memorials may be made to

Our Lady of the Gulf for masses.

Oil, Gas and Mineral Leases Boyce L. Dubois and Claudette Dubois to Exploration Techniques Inc. – Mary A. Sackett Survey A-337 (v. 1,166, p. 474). Howell L. Honeycutt to Exploration Techniques Inc. – Mar y A. Sackett Survey A-337 (v. 1,166, p. 477). Probate Cases Filed Alan B. Farrar applied for the Virginia Nadine Woodard Estate – letters testamentary (PR10831). Blake Binion applied for the Del Raymond Binion Estate – letters testamentary (PR10832).

DISTRICT COURT Civil Cases Filed Buckholts ISD vs. Jorge Suchomlinon – tax case.

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Kahanek and Michael Lafler. Memorials may be made to Graveside services for Eula your nearest animal rescue orgaMaudie Bounds, 101, of Rockdale nization or the Susan G. Koman were held Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, Race for the Cure. in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale with Rev. Calvin Springer officiating. Mrs. Bounds died Sunday, Feb. Private graveside services for 26, at her home in Rockdale. Helen H. Ausburn, 82, will be She was born June 30, 1910, held at a later date at St. Mary’s in the Sand Grove community of Cemetery in Taylor with Minister Milam County to Thomas N. and Royce Williamson officiating. Tennie M. (Greer) DuBois. Mrs. Ausburn died Saturday, Mrs. Bounds lived in Rockdale Feb. 25, 2012, in Scott & White most of her life. Hospital in Temple. She worked for 32 years as a She was born Sept. 14, 1929, sales clerk at several dry good in the Conoley community near stores in Rockdale and retired in Thorndale to Rafael Hernandez 1964 from J.B. Whites. and Belen Negrete. She married Edward Milton Mrs. Ausburn lived all of her Bounds on Dec. 25, 1929, in life in the Thorndale area and Rockdale. was employed by the Texas WorkMrs. Bounds was a member of force Commission in Austin for First Christian Church in Rock- 14 years retiring in 1993. dale and enjoyed sewing and She was a member of Hwy. 95 crocheting. Church of Christ in Taylor. She was preceded in death Mrs. Ausburn was preceded in by her parents; her husband, death by her parents; four sisters, Edward, on Aug. 8, 1970; seven Frances Torres, Erminia Herbrothers, Noah, Harry, John, Pat, nandez, Aurora Morin and Mary David, Ed and Bob DuBois; and Espinosa; and seven brothers, two sisters, Ora and Mattie. Fransico, Jesus, Alfredo, Ralph, Survivors are a son, Thomas Everardo, Jose and Abilino HerBounds and wife Jewel of Rock- nandez. dale, along with a number of Survivors are two daughters, nieces and nephews. Helen McCullers and husband Bobby of Georgetown, Mar y Martha Denman of Thorndale; two brothers, Salvador HernanServices for Pam Hudson, 59, dez of Uvalde, Mike Hernanwere held Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, dez of Garland; and a sister, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Anselma Castro of Bellvadeere, Home in Rockdale. Burial fol- Illinois; four grandchildren and lowed at Pleasant Retreat Cem- two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Daniel T. etery near Thorndale. Mrs. Hudson died Wednesday, Hernandez, Joseph G. HernanFeb. 22, at Scott & White Hospital dez, Jesse Hernandez, Dustin Denman, Leonard Miranda III, in Temple. She was born Aug. 18, 1952, in and Andrew Brand. Honorary pallbearers were Taylor to Wesley Ruben Beard, Sr. Eugene Diver and Ray Ochoa. and Gertrude (Stam) Beard. Mrs. Hudson graduated from Aldean High School in 1970. She later lived in Fairfield and CAMERON—Nadine Zelisko, was a certified nurses assistant in 92, of Cameron died Tuesday, a nursing home. In 1993, she married Royce Feb. 21, 2012, in a Cameron nursHudson and they moved to Rock- ing center. Funeral dale. She was a member of the ser v ices were Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Saturday, Feb. ter Day Saints in Rockdale and 25, at Marekformer member of the Ladies Burns-Laywell Auxiliary of Post No. 6525 in Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Rockdale. Mrs. Hudson enjoyed her fam- Petty and Richily, her dog, target shooting, hunt- ard Crowe offiing, motorcycling and trips on ciating. Burial Zelisko their Harleys, as well as country f o l l o w e d i n Hope Lutheran Memorial Park. music. She was preceded in death Family visitation was held Friday by her parents; a sister, Peggy at the funeral home. Mrs. Zelisko, a long time eduLoraine Beard; and a niece, Lena cator, was born April 1, 1919, in Kay Thomason. Survivors are her husband, Buckholts to A.R. and Cecilia Royce Hudson of Rockdale; her (Raska) Walschak. She married Arnett Zelisko children, Alan Windsor and wife Jennifer, Nikki Kuyath, Brandy in 1939 and their marriage was Wagley, Tim Hudson and wife blessed with two sons. In 1986 her husband preceded Angela, and Gerald Hudson and wife Rosie; and a sister, Kathy her in death. She was also preBeard and fiance Dan Kahanek of ceded in death by her sister, GenTaylor; also, nine grandchildren, evieve Heath. She was a member numerous nieces and nephews, of the Abiding Savior Lutheran great-nieces and great-nephews. Church in Cameron. “Parting from our loved ones is Pallbearers were Brett Windsor, Tim Hudson, Gerald Hudson, something that we cannot escape, Tom Beard, Mike Dudley, Barkley and death is just as it should Alford, Jason Accomando, Dan be...WE ARE, and the WE ARE

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Obituaries are printed in The Rockdale Reporter as a free public service from information provided by the funeral home. More detailed obituaries may be printed for a fee; call 512-446-5838 for more information. Obituaries are also posted at www.rockdalereporter.com. NOT. It is like the blowing out of a candle or the closing of a door. We go to sleep so that we may awaken in the morning, and...if we did not sleep, we could never know the joy of awakening. We give our loved ones back to God. As he ﬁrst gave them to us and did not lose them in the giving, so we have not lost them in returning them to him...for life is eternal and love is immortal.” Nadine is survived by: sons Jon Zelisko and wife Shirley of Temple, Mike Zelisko and wife Beckie of Rockdale; grandson Blaine Zelisko and wife Valerie of Katy; and great-grandson Luke Zelisko. Memorials may be made to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Hope Lutheran Memorial Park or Odyssey Hospice.

vices for Carl David Phipps, 46, of Bruceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Pebble Grove Cemetery near Maysﬁeld with Rev. Jim Daniels ofﬁciating. Mr. Phipps died Sunday, Feb. 26, in a Waco hospital following an extended illness. He was born Jan. 20, 1966, in Baird to Richard and Betty Brantley Phipps. Mr. Phipps worked in the water irrigation business. Survivors are a brother, Joel Phipps of Abilene; and three sisters, Janice Webb and Beth Seith, both of Bruceville, Tina Faircloth of Waco.

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PORT L AVACA—A funeral mass for August Albert Janis, 86, of Port Lavaca was held Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in CA MERON—Funera l ser- Port Lavaca. Interment followed Paid obituary

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BOISE, ID—A graveside service for Nova Lee Betchan, 93, of Boise, Idaho, were held Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Cloverdale Cemeter y in Boise. M r s . B e tc h a n d ie d of natural causes on Feb. 16, at Her itage Assisted Living in Boise. Betchan She was born July 27, 1918, to Emil and Elsie Hirt at Gay Hill. She married Jesse F. Betchan on April 21, 1938, in Cameron and they moved to California soon after to ﬁnd work. They worked side by side at odd jobs and established a work pattern that stayed with them the rest of their lives. In 1949, the Betchans moved to Idaho where they spent the rest of their lives. Sur v ivors are a daughter, Phyllis Whitley of Seattle, Washington; two sons, Ron Betchan and Jerr y Betchan of Boise, Idaho; a son and daughter-inlaw, Gary and Becky Betchan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two grandchildren, Shane Whitley of Seattle, Washington, Anna Tanrei Betchan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a sister, Marjorie Hirt Brown of Taylor; and three brothers, Melvin Hirt and wife Betty of Thorndale, Robert Hirt and wife Dorothy of Taylor, Royce Hirt and wife Artie of Rockdale.

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