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Bright lights, big sale, fun Fair

The first of two public meetings to introduce Rockdale residents to the city’s proposed new master plan is set for 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday (Oct. 30) at the Patterson Civic Center.

City Manager Kelvin Knauf said the meetings will be of the “come and go” variety.

The second session is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, also at the Patterson Civic Center.

The city’s Planning & Zoning Board has been working on the master plan for more than a year.

“We’d like to see what the public thinks about what’s been prepared and we also want to hear any suggestions they might have,” Knauf said.

Trick-or-treat hours Oct. 31st Rockdale’s Parent-Teacher Organization (P-TO) is recommending trick-or-treating hours for Halloween, 2012, as 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, according to P-TO president Cheryl Blackstock.

Police urged motorists to use extra caution during those hours, noting that increased foot traffic, sight-impairing costumes could present traffic hazards.

EARLY VOTING Saturday session ahead at county clerk’s office, 8 a.

LETTERS

Reporter/Mike Brown and Marie Bakken

Writer thanks volunteers for great commercial heifer show and sale, 5a.

LADY TIGERS CLOSE OUT SEASON, IN SPORTS

Record sale, crowd of 10,000 highlight Fair Auction total $227,415 for area youth

STOLEN ITEMS Officers from four counties raid rural residence. 3A

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Saturday

Joel and Christine Corona (top, L) enjoy Saturday night at Fair Park but 15-month-old Parker Finch (top R) isn’t real sure what the Shriner clown is all about. (Don’t worry. His dad was right by him). Bottom (L-R) pig scramblers Gracen Dach and Kylee Jackson give it their best, headliner Steve Wariner picks and sings, Tyler Vrazel of the Cameron FFA sells his grand champion steer to Coufal-Prater, Cameron Ag Boosters, Metropolitan Water and Milam County Livestock Auction for $11,562.50. Added money made it $12,152.70.

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By MIKE BROWN Reporter Editor

The only “shortage” connected with the 2012 Rockdale Fair just may be in the vocabulary of directors in reaching for superlatives to describe its success.

After a record $227,415.69 livestock sale and a crowd estimated at 10,000 or more for Saturday’s Steve Wariner appearance, they’re taking a breather after one of the more rewarding Fairs in its 37-year history.

“There really aren’t words to say just how much we appreciate the continuing support of the area businesses, organi-

zations and groups who came out and backed the FFA and 4-H youth of Milam County,” James Birkhead, Rockdale Fair Association president, said.

The 2012 sale broke the old record of $218,200 set in 2010 and was the third consecutive year the sale has surpassed $200,000.

Since its inception in 1976, the sale has netted $4,097,929.21 for area youngsters.

“And when you add in the commercial heifer sale, baked goods, ag mechanics and scholarships, the Fair effort has raised well over $4.5 million for these kids,” Birkhead said.

MORE RECORDS—The 2012 Fair fea-

tured the biggest commercial heifer show in its eight years, $64,345.

Mason Leifeste of the Cameron 4-H club showed the grand champ for the second straight year.

This year’s barbecue cookoff drew 83 teams, the largest in Fair history. “We’re maxed out,” event chair Paul Johnson said. “We would have taken more if we’d had room.”

Saturday night’s crowd for county star Wariner, accompanied by Sunny Sweeney, was estimated as “at least 10,000, maybe even a little higher” by Kristi Moreland, vice-president of accounting.

“It was up there with the crowd we had for the Bellamy Brothers a couple of years ago,” she said.

“And we had the biggest crowd for Thursday night we’ve had in many years,”

AT the Fair

★ Event-by-event results: BBQ cookoff, horseshoes and washers, parade, ag mechanics, auto show, antique tractors, pig scramble, tractor pull, 7A. ★ Rodeo photos, results, 8C. ★ Livestock show, sale, 2D-3D. ★ Commercial heifer show, sale, 1D. ★ Home economics results, 2B. ★ Photos throughout this issue!

she said.

Thursday was karaoke night at the pavilion and Restless Heart performed Friday.

Standing room only crowds packed the Roping & Cutting Club Rodeo Arena both See FAIR, page 8A

Mom, twins hit with pickup, driver arrested Unborn baby dies, investigators ponder charge An early morning Saturday Jeep-pedestrians collision just south of downtown Rockdale has left a woman in a hospital with s e r i o u s i nj u ries, two children shaken and police and the Milam Count y A t tor ne y ’s Office in a legal quandary.

Police Chief Thomas Harris said Mark Allen Talley Ta l le y, 55 , of Rockdale is charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI)-third offense in connection with the 12:39 a.m. Saturday incident on

Mill Street near Miles Styles.

Nineteen-year-old Joshlynn Price of Rockdale remains in stable condition at mid-week at Scott & White Hospital after undergoing surgery.

Harris said Price lost her unborn baby, estimated to be around six months, as a result of the collision.

Price’s twin 14-month-old sons, Eric and Dominique Reynolds, who were together in a stroller being pushed by their mother, were treated and released at Scott Reporter/Cliff Dungan & White.

ADVANCING!—Rockdale High School’s Big Blue Band, directed by Adrian Acevedo, earned straight Division Police said the boys did not I (superior) ratings at the UIL Region Marching Contest on Saturday at Giddings High School. It’s the first appear to be seriously injured.

Harris said Price was walking time since 2008 the band has earned a first division rating and advanced to the area contest and the first time since 2006 the band earned straight first division ratings at UIL marching contest. The band will See PEDESTRIANS, page 8A compete at the Area Central Marching Contest at 5 p.m. Saturday at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie.

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FOOD VISIT—About 225 persons were served Thursday when the Capital Area Food Bank visited the KC Hall in its monthly trip to Rockdale. The bank is at the KC Hall parking lot at 9 a.m. the third Thursday of each month and there are no restrictions on who can receive food. In a separate distribution on Oct. 5, Rockdale Christian Fellowship, in association with Helping Hands, distributed food to about 500 persons at the church.

THURSday, OCTOBER 25 • Sunshine & Shadows Quilt Guild, 9:30am, Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 446-6316 • Senior Exercise, 10:30am, Senior Center, 446-2666 • Rockdale Area Caring Friends meeting, 11am, Murray St. Church of Christ • Milam County Road Runners 2 mile group run, 6pm, corner of Cooke house) All levels welcome.

• Bingo, Rockdale VFW Post 6525, doors open 5:30pm, games 7pm • Kountry Squares square dancing, 7:30-9pm, Thorndale Chamber of Commerce, 512-898-5192 • Milano ISD Board, 7pm, MHS library, 455-2000

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Navasota GO BIG BLUE! • NA meeting, 7pm, St. John’s UMC, kitchen, rear entrance, Mark Kennedy, 446-0900 Saturday, OCTOBER 27 • Milano Junction Country & Gospel Jamboree, 7pm, Milano Civic Center, sponsored by Milano Senior Citizens Sunday, OCTOBER 28 • AA meeting, 8pm, St. John’s UMC kitchen, rear entrance 446-3150 for more info MONDAY, october 29 • Rockdale Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 9602 (grades K-1), 5-6pm, Girl Scout House, Murray Street in Rockdale, 512-636-6830 • Bingo, Rockdale VFW Post 6525, doors open 5:30pm, games 7pm • Diabetes Support Group, 6pm, Multi-Service Center (Senior Citizen’s Center) Tuesday, october 30 • Senior Exercise, 10:30am, Senior Center, 446-2666 • Rotary Club, 12-noon, New Salem Clubhouse at Rockdale Fair Park • “Celebrate Recovery” meeting, 7pm, First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 446-6878 • AA, 8pm, St. John’s UMC kitchen, rear entrance, 446-3150

Three draw sentences in 20th District Court CAMERON—Three persons were sentenced during the past week in 20th district court, according to Prosecutor Kerry Spears.

She listed case dispositions from court action during the past week as follows:

The Milam County Democratic Party will offer rides to the polls Saturday to take advantage of a specially scheduled day of early voting.

The Milam County Clerk’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. See story, page 8A. Richard Stone, county Democratic chair, said in Rockdale, Miles Styles Barber Shop will serve as a rally point for rides to the polls.

“The party will shuttle voters from Rockdale to Cameron from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” he said.

“In addition, a rally to the polls will be held at the O. J. Thomas School in Cameron,” he said.

“Rides to downtown Cameron will also be available.”

El Camino Real Trade Days being rescheduled El Camino Real committee members have decided to postpone their planned first Trade Days from its original date of Oct. 27-28.

“We thought we needed more time,” Kit Worley, committee spokesperson said. “We postponed it to be sure we do this thing right.”

Worley also said the group’s website took longer to get up and going than first thought.

The new date will be sometime in the spring of 2013. “We will have the exact new dates announced by Nov. 15,” Worley said.

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reports on the Downtown Master Plan, Hunters Chase apartments, strategic plan and an update on a work session with the city council regarding economic development.

The MDD will also discuss the pending grant application of the Kay Theatre Foundation and review the MDD’s project list.

Other agenda items include downtown design guidelines and Veterans Day ceremony incentive program, task force to communicate with the Lower Colplanned at Tiger Field orado River Authority and elect The Rockdale ISD wants to 2012-13 officers. honor area veterans in its annual Veterans Day program, set for 1 p.m. Monday Nov. 12 at Tiger Field. Mail warning issued (Nov. 11, traditional date of by appraisal district Veterans Day, falls on a Sunday The Milam Appraisal District this year.)

(AD) has issued an alert over mail “We need your information, which has been received by several including military branch, rank, property owners. the years you served, a photo from “A number of residents have your military service and a present contacted the AD as a result of mail photo,” Stephanie Miller said. they received, concerning filing for Any interested veteran is invited homestead designation for a charge to contact Miller at 512-430-6140 to prepare documents, plus a filing or e-mail her at samiller@rockda- fee,” she said. leisd.net.

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downtown Rockdale. The last day for the drive is November 15.

Food may also be collected by any Rockdale Noon Lions member.

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Rockdale’s Municipal Development District (MDD) will hear reports on a number of ongoing projects when it meets in regular session at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall.

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First Christian Church will again host its annual free Thanksgiving luncheon, according to John Elbert Fischer, spokesman.

“The meal will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at the corner of Bell and Scarbrough,” he said.

“Everyone is invited,” Fischer said. “This allows those without the means, or a family, to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with neighbors and friends.”

Fischer said delivery to shut-ins is also available if reservations are called in by 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 446-5090.

“We are also encouraging people to give monetary donations and volunteer time to help in this community event,” he said.

Anyone wanting to volunteer may call the church at the above number between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, he said.

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The annual Halloween Warehouse of Horrors, the year’s major fund-raiser for Milam County Crime Stoppers, is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27 at First Street in Cameron.

Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children and doors open at 7 p.m. each night, Shane Epperson, CrimeStoppers president, said.

“The Warehouse has been refurbished, has new monsters and masks and will not be unveiled until opening night,” he said.

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Traffic stop Saturday results in narcotics, warrant charges

What started out to be a traffic stop Saturday afternoon by Ofc. Adam Assaker ended with the arrest of a a 41-year-old Rockdale woman on a drug charge and an out-of-county warrant.

Cassandra Jeanette Hall was charged with possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram) and on an out-of-county warrant from Van Zandt County.

Charge in that county was probation violation on an original offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

She remains in custody in lieu of $44,000 bond.

Police said the vehicle was stopped on a traffic offense at the intersection of West Cameron (US 79) and Travis.

SEX ASSAULT—Police Chief Thomas Harris said an arrest warrant has been issue in connection with a report filed during the past week.

“The victim, now in her late 20s, or early 30s, had reported sexual abuse over a period of time by a family member when she was 13 to 16,” Harris said.

No arrest has yet been made, according to Harris.

OFFENSE S—Har r is said police are investigating an incidnt in which a checkbook was stolen and at least one had been written on the county.

Other offenses reported during the past week included assault by conduct, juvenile disorderly

POLICE REPORT conduct, theft and possession of a controlled substance.

CR ASHES—In addition to Saturday’s pickup-three pedestrian incident (see page 1A), police investigated two other traffic accidents during the past week.

Police said vehicles operated

by Michael Mitchell of Thorndale and Shelby Dove of Austin were in collision at 1:09 p.m. Friday on FM 487 (South Wilcox) in front of Manor Oaks Nursing Home.

No injuries were reported and damage ratings were unknown, according to police.

Police said no injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision in the parking lot of Rockdale Building Material Center at 8:59 a.m. Friday.

Drivers were listed as Richard Thrasher and Santos Gonzales, both of Rockdale.

Damages were termed minor for both vehicles.

WARRANTS—Police served three warrants during the past week, a Bell County warrant for driving while license invalid with previous conviction and City of Rockdale warrants for no seat belt and driving while license invalid.

CITATIONS—Traffic tick-

ets issued during the past week included 25 for speeding, five for expired MVI sticker, four for no liability insurance, two for running a stop sign and one each for expired registration, no seat belt and no driver’s license.

Citations were also filed for disorderly conduct and violation of the city’s open container law.

SERVICE CALLS—Officers responded to 152 total service calls during the past week and 126 calls were received through the 911 system.

FIRE CALLS—Fire calls dispatched through the Rockdale Police Station during the past week were listed as follows: • 1:50 p.m. Friday, out-of-control burn, Thorndale VFD. • 10:14 p.m. Saturday, tree on fire, two miles down County Road 434 Loop, Rockdale VFD. • 9:24 p.m. Monday, disabled vehicle leaking fuel, west US 79 near County Road 306.

Volunteers were also called to two gas leaks during the week.

CRIME STOPPERS—Tips on any crime listed above, or any other crime, may be phoned in to Milam County, toll-free, at 1-888697-TIPS (8477).

A reward of up to $1,000 may be paid for tips.

All calls to the CrimeStoppers system are anonymous.

No one will ask your name and you will be given a number for use in future contacts.

Reporter/Mike Brown

NOT FAR FROM ‘HOME’—Police Chief Thomas Harris didn’t have to make a very long trip to take his place at the head of Saturday’s Rockdale Fair Parade. The parade passed in front of the Rockdale Po;lice Station. The Far Parade formed downtown and ended in Fair Park where all other events of the Rockdale Fair were held during the weekend.

Multi-county raid nets evidence Officers from four counties, including Milam, teamed up to raid a rural Lee County residence Friday and found what was termed “illegal narcotics” and currency, according to Lee County Sheriff Rodney Meyer.

Meyer said suspect Sammy Wesson, 28, fled into his home at 1082 Lee County Road 415 when members of the Lee, Milam, Burleson and Bastrop Sheriff’s Departments converged on the residence.

“He was taken into custody after he was found hiding in a closet,” Meyer said.

“Deputies searched the prem-

Milam County Jail Log

Here is the jail log from Oct. 16-22 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 are presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.

• Joe Anthony Vargas, 38, Cameron, out-of-county warrant (Bell County)/driving while license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without resolution, released on $3,000 bond.

• Marvin Kenneth Keith III, 32, Cameron, theft of property (less than $1,500) with two or more previous convictions, in custody on $5,000 bond.

• Frances Aline Bolden, 48, Cameron, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, in custody, fined $528.

• Kentrae Keion Davis, 18, Bryan, theft of property ($50 to $500), in custody on $5,000 bond.

• Wendy Lee Rahl, 33, Cameron, expired driver’s license, expired motor vehicle inspection certificate, capias pro fine/violation of dog leash law, capias pro fine/theft, bond surrender/theft

of property ($50 to $500), in custody on $2,000 bond, fined $1,262.30.

• Jason Richard Zamora, 29, Austin, served district commitment for possession of controlled substance (4 to 200 grams).

• Eric Scott Carlile, 29, Midland, probation violation/possession of controlled substance (less than one gram), out-of-county warrant/possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), in custody on $60,000 bond.

• Miguel Campos Martinez, 19, Rogers, burglary of habitation, in custody on $20,000 bond.

• Larry Bryant Gilmore, 39, Palestine, out-of-county warrant/ bond forfeiture-failure to appear, original charge driving while intoxicated), released on $5,000 bond.

• Miguel Angel Macario-Garcia, 21, Bryan, traffic miscellaneous/no valid driver’s license, fined $365 and released.

• David John Johnson, 24, Rockdale, two counts theft of property ($1,500 to $20,000), enhanced, thef t of proper t y ($1,500 to $20,000), in custody on $45,000 bond.

• Stephanie Renee Yates, 21, Cypress, driving while license

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invalid with previous conviction, released on $1,000 bond.

• Rober t James A nderson Ohde, 32, Rockdale, out-of-county warrant/probation violation, original charge driving while intoxicated, released on $5,000 bond.

• Kenley Seaton Crowe, 24, Milano, served district commitment for attempted sexual assault of a child.

• Justin Garner Stiles, 32, Thrall, possession of controlled substance (less than 28 grams) in drug free zone, resisting arrest/ search/transport, released on $10,000 bond.

• Mark Allen Talley, 55, Rockdale, driving while intoxicated (third or more offense), released on $70,000 bond.

• Jacob John Juarez, 30, Rockdale, driving while intoxicated (second offense), in custody on $7,000 bond.

• Regina Diane Dugan, 38, Katy, out-of-county warrant/probation violation, original charge secure/execution of document by deception ($1,500 to $20,000), in custody.

• Taylor Blake Cameron, 20, San Marcos, public intoxication, fined $267 and released.

• Robert Michael Behounek, 28, Houston, public intoxication, fined $267 and released.

• Michael Robert Martinez, 28, Bartlett, manufacture/delivery of controlled substance (4 to 200 grams), tamper/fabricating physical evidence, possession of dangerous drug, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), in custody on $34,000 bond.

• William Chad Daugherty, 28, Jarrell, manufacture/delivery of controlled substance (4 to 200 grams), tamper/fabricating physical evidence, possession of dangerous drug, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), parole violation, in custody on $34,000 bond.

• Albert Lee Martinez, 27, Bartlett, manufacture/delivery

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• Handles titles for the state of Texas and collects state fees.

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of controlled substance (4 to 200 grams), tamper/fabricating physical evidence, possession of dangerous drug, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), in custody on $34,000 bond.

• Christopher William Smith, 29, Austin, public intoxication, out-of-county warrant/probation violation, original charge possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), fined $267 and released.

• Cassandra Hall, 41, Rockdale, possession of controlled substance (less than one gram), out-of-county warrant/probation violation, original charge aggravated assault with deadly weapon, in custody on $44,000 bond.

SHERIFF’S REPORT ises for stolen items and seized numerous welding machines, automobiles, trailers, farm equipment and other miscellaneous items with missing or tampered serial items,” Meyer said.

Lee County deputies seized a Jeep Wrangler and a trailer containing what is believed to be stolen property that was hidden in a pasture, according to Meyer.

“The Jeep’s vehicle ID number was removed from the front dash,” he said. “The Jeep and trailer had been under investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Department.”

Wesson was taken to the Bastrop County Jail for charges while the items found were seized as evidence and taken to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department in Giddings.

Meyer said some of the items recovered have been confirmed as stolen from the Rockdale and Thorndale areas, as well as Bastrop County.

CALLS—Milam County Sheriff David Greene said Rockdale area calls included: Oct. 16—Disturbance, CR 326, Rockdale area; abandoned vehicle, CR 314, Rockdale area; lost property, CR 306, Rockdale area;

animal neglect, Schneider Lane, Thorndale area; request to speak to deputy, CR 314, Rockdale area; Oct. 17—911 abandoned call, North FM 487, Rockdale area; information, FM 908, Rockdale area; debris in roadway, TX 36, Milano area arrest made, Rockdale area; suspicious activity, CR 320, Rockdale area.

Thursday—Suspicious person, North FM 908, Rockdale; Rockdale area; welfare concern, Rockdale area; 911 hang up, FM 1786, Rockdale area; motorist assist, US 77, Rockdale area; welfare concern, West Avenue D, Milano; trash dumping, CR 314, request to speak to deputy, Briar Lane, Rockdale area.

Friday—Theft, Oak Park, Rockdale area.

Saturday—Burglary, CR 322, Rockdale area; stolen property, North FM 487; controlled burn, CR 434 Loop; welfare check, Sierra Drive, Rockdale area; disturbance, CR 423, Thorndale area; arrest made, FM 908; arrest made, CR 422.

Sunday—Disturbance, FM 908, Rockdale area; Champions Drive, Rockdale area; welfare check, CR 331, Milano area.

Monday—Welfare check US 77, Rockdale area; possible scam, CR 319; medical call, East US 79; 911 hang up, FM 1786, Rockdale area; civil child custody, Rockdale Road, Rockdale area; welfare check, Sierra Drive, Rockdale area.

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Commentary

THEY REALLY SAID THAT? “Being in therapy is great. I spend an hour talking about myself and my shrink has to sit there, listen, and nod his head. I guess he feels exactly like a guy on a date.” —Caroline Ray

October 25, 2012

EDITORIAL

Don’t pick it up! Five-second rule disproved

The other ‘parade’ I RFA directors donate time and efforts most of us will never see

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here weren’t any crowds around last Wednesday morning at Fair Park, but that’s really when everyone should have been there to witness what really makes the Rockdale Fair tick.

That’s when the RVs moved in. Not rodeo contestants, not headliners, not barbecue cookers. They were still several days off.

The Wednesday Parade was composed of Rockdale Fair Association directors, and other volunteers, settling in for more than half a week. Many wouldn’t return to their homes until Sunday, some Monday or later.

They basically live at the park until the last animal is picked up, tune is played, award is handed out, penny is accounted for, floor is swept and stall is cleaned.

The Reporter was there, on some business, for about a half hour last Wednesday, well in advance of any actual Fair event. While we were there one volunteer attempted to walk from the livestock barn to her RV, got two cellphone calls dealing with Fair business and had to resolve both issues on the spot. Another pulled up in her vehicle on her cellphone doing exactly the same.

That kind of thing happened until late Monday. It’s just business as usual.

Multiply that little slice of third-weekend-in-October life by four dozen and you’ve got the Rockdale Fair Association’s board of directors.

Why do they do it? They can give you four and a half million reasons. That’s the number of dollars returned to Milam County 4-H and FFA youth over the past 37 Fairs through the RFA’s efforts, more than $4 million alone through the livestock auction sales.

That money didn’t get wasted either. How do we know?

Call it intuition. A kid who has raised an animal has already demonstrated responsibility. Chances are pretty good they’re going to keep being that way through life.

Thanks RFA. You demonstrate the true meaning of “volunteer.”

Someone who does a job for free you could never pay them enough to do.—M.B.

n the continuing headlong decline of civilization, we now have new evidence that one of humankind’s most necessary qualities—a sense of humor—is in grave danger.

This is not a parody, by the way.

It was reported by nothing less than CBS News.

Thanks to a team of researchers at San Diego State University, we now have irrefutable scientific proof that the five-second rule is false.

You know the “five-second rule,” the one that was always cited by the nice grandma, the one who let you have a Pepsi and a Snickers bar when she babysat you while the other would only give you an apple slice and sugarless kool-aid.

Here’s how it works.

Kid drops food on the floor, starts to sniffle.

Granny snatches it up quickly.

“That’s okay Cutiekins, if it’s on the floor less than five seconds, it’s okay to eat.”

(Editor’s note: I just made

EDITOR’S CORNER Mike Brown

up that name on the spot. My grandmother never called me ‘Cutiekins.” No, really.)

Here’s how the SDSU geniuses arrived at that conclusion.

They dropped carrots on different surfaces, including a countertop, a kitchen sink, a carpeted floor and a tiled floor.

They also kept a separate carrot which they did not drop on anything.

Guess what they found. I’ll even wait a couple of beats so you can sit down and prepare yourselves for the shocking news that’s about to unfold.

Ready? Okay. The carrots they dropped onto stuff contained more germs than the carrot that hadn’t been dropped!

They even ranked them. Just wait while I wipe the tears of

laughter from my eyes.

Dirtiest of all were the countertop carrots.

The f loor carrots were tied for second and it didn’t matter whether the floor was carpeted or tile.

Apparently last, meaning it was the cleanest of all the dropped carrots, was the one in the kitchen sink.

That’s right, if you’re going to drop the burger out of your bun, and your reflexes are good, bat it in mid-air into the sink instead of letting it settle on the countertop or hit the floor.

In none of this is there a hint, even a glimmer, that any of these supposedly educated people understands what I’m sure Honey Boo Boo knows, that the five second rule is, and always has been, a joke.

It’s uttered in part just for a laugh and in part to boost the kid’s self-esteem, which as we all know is the ultimate goal of parenting, sociology, education, philosophy and cosmology.

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LOOKING BACK YEARS AGO 100 YEARS AGO....

Fifteen percent of the awards at the huge Dallas County Fair were won by members of the Milam County Corn Club (forerunner of 4-H).

Concrete streets and sidewalks were being poured in the new Peiser subdivision which was extending Belton and Davilla Avenues toward the Rockdale schools.

Work was beginning on a new, 10,000-square foot school building for Gause.

Ex-president Teddy Roosevelt was wounded in an assassination attempt in Milwaukee and Reporter Publisher John Esten Cooke commented that Teddy wouldn’t let any doctors “McKinleyize” him. (President William McKinley died in 1901, eight days after being shot in Buffalo, New York).

FORTY YEARS AGO....

Alcoa donated a 10-acre site off Meadow Drive for Rockdale’s proposed new hospital.

Mayor Harold Luckey declared Oct. 28 “Great Pumpkin Day” in Rockdale to commemorate the annual Rockdale Elementary Halloween Parade which drew hundreds of children each fall.

Rockda le’s Cit y Park set “paved streets in and around Fair Park” as its number one priority.

Georgetown held Rockdale to just 106 yards total offense and won a defensive struggle 14-0 to eliminate RHS from the District

12AAA South Zone race.

TWENTY YEARS AGO....

Rockdale, and Milam County voters, were headed to the polls to decide whether to return former State Rep. Dan Kubiak (D-Rockdale) to the legislative seat he once occupied. Kubiak was challenged by Republican Robert Mikeska of Brenham.

The Rockdale High School Big Blue Band, directed by Ronnie Stanford, earned a Division I (Superior) rating in UIL Marching Contest at Austin Westlake.

Residents in the 400 block of San Jacinto were evacuated by the Rockdale VFD after a leak was discovered in a natural gas line.

City council members declined to pass a resolution endorsing a planned increase in Cable Video Enterprises monthly rates.

TEN YEARS AGO....

In keeping with “tradition,” t he Rockda le Fair broke a near-summer long drought with more than two inches of rain falling overnight Friday and through Saturday.

Megan Davidson was Miss Rockdale Fair 2012 and the annual youth livestock auction raised $125,549.

Mill Street was resurfaced just in time for the 2002 Rockdale Fair.

Leading only 13-10 into the fourth quarter, Casey Creghan’s Rockdale Tigers struck for two late TDs and defeated the Horners 27-10.

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Davilla has only remaining Rosenwald school Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series on the Rosenwald Schools, which sered Milam County’s African American community.

J

ulius Rosenwald, whose parents immigrated to America believed that America could prosper if all people could receive an education.

It w a s a f t e r h e b e c a m e employed with Sears Roebuck Company and rose to chief operating office and President there he became involved with Tuskegee Institute, which emphasized education dealing with carpentry, framing and mechanics.

MILAM HISTORY Joy Graham

Booker T. Washington, educator, black leader and founder of Tuskegee Institute shared some of the same education values as Rosenwald.

Rosenwald gave Tuskegee $25,000 for a black teacher training program in 1912.

This was the beginning of a small pilot program that changed education for black children in America.

Two years past, Rosenwald donated money to construct 100 rural schools for blacks, followed by more money that added another 200 black schools.

Communities pitched in organizing these schools in communities to find locations, building materials and help construct the school buildings.

It became a community effort organizing the schools in a community for blacks who had no education opportunities up to this time in American history Four hundred sixty four Rosenwald schools were built in Texas between 1920 and 1930.

Milam County had five Rosen-

wald Schools.

They wereDav i l la, Mi la m County Training School, Milano School, Prospect School and Rockdale School.

Only one of these school buildings still exists in 2012 according to current information.

Dav illa Rosenwald School Building exists and awaits restoration by Hill-Fontaine-Shelby Association a non-profit organization.

Research by the non-profit organization and Milam County’s Certified Local Government Committee and County Historical Commission is under way. maryjoygraham@yahoo.com

Of yellow footballs and questionable ethics

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kay, I admit it up front.

I’m still sore 58 years later.

Now, here’s the story.

In the fall of 1954 (my senior year in high school), my hometown of Teague moved up a classification for University Interscholastic League competition. The Lions moved into Class AA from Class A in an era when Class 4A had the largest schools and Class B the smallest.

Teague, with 10 students over the minimum, moved from Class A into a AA district whose other members were four much larger schools. To underscore some broad disparity, after two years in that district, Teague returned to A and two district teams moved up to 3A. That was also the (ONLY) season in which UIL allowed experimentation with yellow footballs. Supposedly, the compelling reason for such an experiment was that yellow would be easier to see in the poorly lit stadiums of that time and since almost all high school football was played on Friday night, the change was expected to be beneficial to all.

Beware of such declarations.

INK IN THE BLOOD Willis Webb

Additionally, the experimentation was the option of home teams in any game, but had to have the approval of the visiting school as well. It was also required that a list of officials (referees) for the game be approved by visiting teams’ coaches.

Teague’s coach, one Ed Hepler, checked out the yellow footballs and determined (1) they were a fraction of an inch smaller than the brown pigskins in use for many years, and (2) the yellow balls were somewhat slicker, thus harder to hang onto. Hepler opted to use the traditional brown at Lion home games. Supposedly, if anything other than the brown balls were used, the visiting team had the option of refusing to use them.

The Lions opened district play on the road to find nothing but yellow game balls available.

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As in: “Oh, you dropped your half-eaten Tootsie Pop onto those income tax papers Daddy’s spent two weeks working on and was just about to send off. That’s okay, five-second rule!”

No, this bunch is clueless.

T he y e v e n c i t e d a p ol l b y McClatchy-Tribune News Services which showed 65 percent of Americans “admit to implementing the five-second rule.”

Of course they did. Anyone without a sense of humor will believe anything and have no clue when they’re being put on.

“Ed, it’s McClatchy-Tribune on the phone, they think we’re so stupid we don’t know food gets dirty if we drop it. What shall I tell em?”

“Might as well say ‘yes,’ I’ve got CNN on the other line. They want to know if I’m still a Whig and plan to vote for William Henry Harrison like I told em last week.”

The study, you’ll not be surprised to hear, was co-funded by Clorox bleach.

Which probably thought it would be a good idea to tell people stuff wiped with bleach contains less germs than dirty countertops and sinks.

Of course that might contain a little marketing problem for them since if you eat something dropped on a surface containing a coat of bleach, you may come down with sodium hypochlorite poisoning, something so nasty it’s not even joked about.

In connection with the five-second rule, as a toddler, I learned these lyrics to a song about a popular cartoon character.

I’m Popeye the sailor man, I live in a garbage can.

I eat up the worms, and spit out the germs.

I’m Popeye the sailor man.

I’m anxiously awaiting the SD SU scientific study, proving that you can’t really do that, germs once ingested cannot be “spit out.”

They’re going to start right after their study proving a blue moon doesn’t really turn blue.

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Of course, our host team had “Firm Grip,” a wax substance that enabled better handling of the ball. Plus, the set of officials were entirely different than the ones approved by Hepler for the game. Just prior to the kickoff was the first and only time I ever heard him curse.

Now, before we go any further, the disparities I’m describing were the work of the other team’s head coach and, determined at a later time, to be unknown to the rest of that school’s officials.

The game was a defensive battle. Teague’s opponent managed a TD and extra point on a long pass, with the Lions blowing the coverage on a running back slipping out of the backfield to make the scoring catch. Finally, Teague mounted a late scoring drive, most of it by a big (by that day’s standards) 200-pound running back.

Teague established a first and goal from the opponent’s seven-yard line late in the game. The big back got the ball and rammed five yards to the two. Same play on second down: TD. Penalty flag.

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from the seven. Big back for five yards. Third and goal from the two. Same play. TD. Flag. Illegal motion. Third and goal from the seven. Same play. Five yards.

Fourth and goal from the two.

Teague faked the same play to the big back and the entire opposing defense rushed to that spot.

Meanwhile, a Teague receiver had run a simple out route just over the goal line and the quarterback flipped the pass toward the open man. You could almost see the grins on the faces of the quarterback and receiver.

Then, an official who had his back to the line of scrimmage, stepped into the path of the ball, it bounced off his head and Teague’s opponent gained possession on the two and ran out the clock for a 7-0 win.

That’s the only time in my life I thought something was fishy in a high school football game, but there was little to be done about it. Teague had several chances up to that point to win the game and failed to do so.

I warned you I was still sore. wwebb1937@att.net

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Fake orphan-to-be will ‘inherit’ $8 million

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he story about “Paula Vein” is so tender and sweet it grips your heartstrings.

A young woman, 19, lost her father 3 years ago of a diseased heart. Currently Paula’s mother has been given 3 weeks to live.

Where will she live? How can she cope? She has family living in Malaysia but each does not trust the other. “Paula” feels that after her mother dies, she will be alone in this world.

To add more, Paula’s father, Dr. Dennis Vein, was managing director of the Peninsular Gold Mine Company. Dr Vein did some prospecting as well plus her Art by Conner Schilling, a fifth-grader at Rockdale Intermediate mother was the senior lecturer at School. the Segi University until she was diagnosed with brain cancer.

It seems “Paula” has few friends willing to help her during

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to committee for Fair heifer show, sale Dear editor, Our thanks to the Commercial Heifer Committee for their outstanding heifer sale at the 2012 Rockdale Fair.

What a successful event it has become, raising over $64,000 this year.

We really enjoy seeing the competitors present their animals.

Some are starting out so young.

But most importantly, they are learning the basics of an industry that has great potential for them, raising the beef that we all consume.

Thank s, too, to Rockda le Federal Credit Union, Milano Livestock Exchange and Milam County Livestock Auction for their underwriting of the lunch event prior to the sale. And also of course, thanks to the buyers at the sale, and to the parents helping their children manage these animals.

We have bought heifers in previous years that are wonderful

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’ve noticed that our state at torney general Greg Abbott has resurrected the early American patriotic symbol “Don’t Tread on Me,” depicting a coiled snake.

In recent times the so called “Tea Party” has conjured up images of the pre-revolutionary times when colonists protested by dumping tea into Boston harbor rather than pay taxes that they felt were unfair Any time we Americans feel t hat our persona l r ig hts or interests are being disregarded additions to our small herd, and by those in office, we tend to get know that this event provides a involved or at least get loud and terrific platform for these kids to let our feelings be heard. further understand the impor- Otherwise most of us genertance healthy livestock bring to ally stay out of politics or get complacent and let somebody successful ranching.

Thanks again to the Fair Com- else take care of things for us. mittee for its commitment to the Well, these days there seems to be quite a bit of involvement youth of Milam County. out there again.

Harvey and Jane Holliman I’m not going to speculate as hholliman@peoplepc.com to the reasons why, I’ll leave it to you to fill in between the lines. Let me just say that as election day rolls around once again and early voting begins this week, it goes without saying that voting is no doubt the You may have been exposed to asbestos. most important responsibili204527A01 It’s possible your spouse may have been ty of every one of us eligible Americans. exposed through washing clothes dusted with But it’s not only our responsiasbestos. bility to vote, it’s our responsibility to vote responsibly.

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these stressful times. Then a thought enters her head.

She will contact you. Maybe this should be qualified. She will contact your e-mail address along with no telling how many others.

The e-mail opened with the c atch-a ll sa lutat ion: “Hello Dear”.

If “Paula” is seeking some security, why would she invite a stranger in a foreign country to solve her problem?

What problem? She will inherit 150 kg of gold plus some cash.

The gold is worth $414,172.16

JUDGE’S COMMENTS David Barkemeyer Milam County Judge

our head into what we’re doing when we vote.

Let me illustrate. What I’ve tried to do as county judge is to do my best to run the county’s business in a responsible way, particularly financially.

Obviously I’m not perfect.

But in your opinion, am I cutting it or not? As voters, each one of us needs to make as informed a decision as we can on each candidate based on performance, not on campaign rhetoric.

By the way, that’s why I try to make as much county information as possible available to you in meetings, on our web site, and so on. What’s best for our county?

The acid test for every candidate should be, “Is this candidate r unning, or likely to run, that department or job in

Write ’em • State Rep. Charles Schwertner, E2.304 Capitol Building, Austin, TX 78768-2910; 512-463-0309; fax 512-499-8354.

• State Sen. Steve Ogden, Texas Senate, P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711.

• Governor Rick Perry, State Capitol, 100 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701.

• President Barack Obama, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC 20500.

• U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, U.S. Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510.

• U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, 284 Senate Russell Building, Washington, DC 20510.

• U.S. Rep. John Carter, 409 CHOB, Washington, DC 20515.

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Does it seem reasonable for someone to place such trust in strangers?

Would you want to pack up and leave your native land, if you lacked self confidence?

This situation seems so outlandish, surely no one would respond, would they?

Here are the answers to the questions: No. 1—Nope.

No. 2—Nope.

No. 3— Yep. Everyone wants to win a lottery or find a nest egg on the ground to insure financial security.

Each person has a hint or more of greed and the fact that these emails are so plentiful is good indication of the con artists’ successes.

Roselee Mondrik of Cameron

simply said: “I can’t believe people would fall for this.”

She agrees that it is important to share these scams to prevent harm to Milam County residents or anyone else that subscribes to the newspapers or finds articles on the Internet.

She is appreciated for sharing this scam and for her concern for Milam County citizens.

October is closing fast.

MCT urges all Milam County residents to focus on crime prevention this month. It is a time to stress the importance, to the young, middle age, and elderly to be law abiding.

When a crime is committed, we all lose something. When a crime is prevented everybody gains.

Think about it. ted@myalpha1.net

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a responsible way, including financially.”

If not, they should not be elec ted. We simply c a nnot have inefficient government at any level, from county judge to president.

We as citizens shouldn’t put up with it.

Those of us that run for public office (or that apply for a public job for that matter) need to have the attitude expressed by John F. Kennedy when he took office when he said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”

We as voters must police this with our vote. That’s why our

vote is so important.

The ultimate disgrace is the voter who votes for a candidate based on what that candidate has promised to do for them in the way of welfare programs, government handouts, or other forms of personal favors or gain.

Obviously what I have said here is my personal opinion and you are free to agree or disagree.

But to me we ought to make our vote count for something besides our own self interest; make it count for the future of our county, make it count for the future of our country. dbarkemeyer@milamcounty.net

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October 25, 2012

Thirty-one draw indictments

by Milam County Grand Jury

Thirty-one persons were indicted Thursday in the Milam County Grand Jury’s October session, according to Prosecutor Kerry Spears, who listed them as follows: • Jesse Ray Pollard, 28, Cameron, aggravated robbery, two counts.

• Joel Angel Hernandez, 29, Cameron, aggravated robbery, two counts.

• Debbie Jimenez, 34, Cameron, aggravated robbery, two counts.

• Jessie James Tabor, 34, Cameron, aggravated assault with deadly weapon-family violence, evading arrest with a motor vehicle.

• Larry Morris Sandles Jr., 40, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram) enhanced.

• George Nathan Hartley, 60, Cameron, DWI-third or more.

• Donna Marie Craig, 41, Rockdale, debit card abuse.

• Jean Pierre Gygi, 25, Houston, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Misty Dawn Grabener, 25, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• A manda Lee Fisher, 35, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Stephanie Anne East, 30,

Bryan, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Simon Alexander Shuman, 57, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Jessica Sakewitz, 27, Taylor, forgery by passing.

• Willie Ray Spells, 62, Cameron, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

• William Edward Laster, 44, Rockdale, possession of child pornography.

• K inna rd Freema n, a lso known as Kenneth Freeman, 47, Cameron, theft (under $1,500) with prior convictions.

• Otis James Ellis Jr., 49, Bay City, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

• Kevin Varone Webber, 37, Cameron, delivery of a controlled substance (less than one gram), enhanced; evading arrest with prior conviction (enhanced).

• Timothy Allan Kesner, 48, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Sonia Louann Yoakum, 48, Rockdale, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Kenneth Alvin Montgomery, 53, Cameron, tampering with evidence, enhanced to habitual; evading arrest with motor vehicle, enhanced.

• George Fuentes, 32, Bryan,

indecency with a child by contact, possession of marijuana (4 ounces to 5 pounds) in a drugfree zone.

• Aaron Wayne Norman, 22, Rockdale, burglary of a building.

• Donald Curtis Page, 25, Nebraska, thef t of proper t y ($1,500 to $20,000), two counts.

• David John Johnson, 24, Lexington, theft of property ($1,500 to $20,000), three counts.

• Dan Arthur Brown III, 22, Louisiana, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), three counts, Nocturnal Fest case.

• Jameson McDavid Sparck, 21, Austin, possession of a controlled substance (less than one Reporter/Mike Brown gram), two counts, possession SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT THE FAIR—There was no shortage of activities for Fair-goers Saturday afterof a controlled substance (1 to 4 noon at Fair Park.

The antique tractor display (above) and horseshoe and washer competition drew large grams), Nocturnal Fest case. turnouts.

See other photos of Fair activities throughout this issue of The Reporter.

• Ryan James Hermance, 32, Austin, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), Nocturnal Fest case.

• Jack Bennett Duke III, 23, San Antonio, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), Nocturnal Fest case.

• Mason Lee Butler, 21, California, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), tampering with evidence, Nocturnal Fest case.

• Lacey Jane Hewes, 17, Arlington, possession of a controlled substance (8,000 or more abuse units), Nocturnal Fest case.

Milano post office spared Weekday window hours cut from eight to four by USPS

By MARIE BAKKEN Reporter Styaff Writer

MILANO—Postal customers in Milano got the official notice last week that their post office will be spared and service will continue, just with fewer counter hours.

A meeting was held Oct. 16 at the Cameron Chamber of Commerce to discuss the outcome of surveys sent to area postal patrons whose post offices were looked at being closed in United States Postal Services’ “Post Plan.”

Letters in Milano mailboxes announced that as of Nov. 17, Milano Post Office will provide four hours of window service each weekday, from 8 to noon Monday to Friday, and two hours on Saturday, 8 to 10 a.m.

The hours are currently 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on weekdays. There is no change to Saturday hours in the new plan.

Current rural delivery days and times will not change either.

The letter listed that customer survey responses, input for the community meeting and the operational needs of the Postal Service were all considered in reaching the implementation decision.

‘POST’ PLAN—Plans last year were to close over 3,700 locations nationwide and close or consolidate 230 mail processing centers, faced with rapidly plummeting use in the instant communications era.

Plans met with opposition and the “POST Plan” was created.

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the nation’s smallest post offices are to be cut to part-time, a move the USPS said will slice a $1.2-billion expense to $700,000.

Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said by 2016, the USPS wants to reduce its operating costs by $22.5 billion and reduce its 545,000 work force by an additional 120,000 by the end of 2015.

Over the past five years the USPS has reduced its work force by more than 110,000.

The reduction in window hours was one choice in the initial surveys sent out to customers. The other three choices included: • Close the post office and provide “roadside” services (stamps, money orders and some others) through rural carriers or “alternate access points.”

• Close the post office and find a suitable alternative location for retail transactions at a local business, which would contract with the post office.

• Close the post office and relocate postal box services through a nearby post office (Milano is approximately eight miles from Rockdale and 12 from Cameron).

O T HER S —The fol low ing Milam County post offices are also targeted for weekday office hour cutbacks: • Gause, 8 to 4 hours.

• Buckholts, 8 to 4 hours.

• Davilla, 8 to 2 hours.

• Burlington, 4 to 2 hours.

Calls to the Burlington, Buckholts and Davilla post offices by The Reporter yielded a “we still don’t know anything” response.

A town hall meeting is set for Dec. 5 at the Gause VFD to discuss that post office’s fate.

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2012 rockdale fair results, event-by-event Samantha Leifeste, $210.

Reserve champion—Chandler Barton, Cameron 4-H, buyer Helen’s Snowballs, $210, plus $75 added money, total $285.

parade

Governor’s award—McDade Watermelon Festival.

Best decorated—Thorndale Chamber of Commerce.

Best workmanship—Thorndale Chamber of Commerce.

Best out-of-town—McDade Watermelon Festival.

Marching bands—Rockdale High School Big Blue Band.

Horsedrawn—1. Greg and Kerry Spears family; 2. David Eubanks Comical—1. Ben Hur Shriners; 2.

Milam County Crime Stoppers.

Antique tractor—1. Marty Elman; 2. Charlie Henke; 3. Thomas D. Murphy.

Antique cars—1. Joe and Brenda Barchenger; 2. Bobby Pelzel; 3.

Gloria Adkinson.

Classic cars—1. Darrell Mynar; 2. Randy Crump; 3. Darrell Mynar.

JUNIOR PIES Grand champion—Ashley Barcuch, Rockdale Junior FFA, buyer Brookshire Bros, $220, plus $100 added money, total $320.

Reserve champion—Brock Gage, Milano 4-H, buyer Casey Lane, $160.

JUNIOR COOKIES Grand champion—Alexandra Bomer, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Monica Garrison, $230, plus $75 added money, total $305.

Reserve champion—Bryce Brashear, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Jaime Galvan, $310, plus $125 added money, total $435.

GARDEN Tractor PULL

Youth—1. Jared Stephan, 269.29 points; 2. Aidan Hovind, 236.6; 3. Kody Langham (Aidan), 217.15; 4. Lane Duncan, 204.64.

Stock—1. Garin Mason, 380.07; 2. Steve McCarley, 379.93; 3. Alton Degner, 378.55; 4. Chris Harper, 353.62; 5. Claude Lewis Sr., 332.12; 6. Curtis Phelps, 331.93; 7.

Skeet Degner, 322.67.

Big Stock—1. Chancy Williams, 375.38; 2. John Aufdenkamp, 368.29; 3. Connie Jesko, 365.64.

Stock altered—1. Alex Jesko, 375.38; 2. Garin Mason, 356.88; 3.

Michael Mayberry, 345.23; 4. John Aufdenkamp, 334.47.

Super Stock—1. Ken Langham, 336.66; 2. Chancy Williams, 296.4.

Motorcycle (big bike)—1. Steve Pierce 373.75; 2. Todd Hickerson, 260.61.

Outlaw—1. Ken Langham Sr., 332.42; 2. John Aufdenkamp, 327.11; 3. Todd Hickerson, 249.04.

Mini rod (four cylinder)—1. Sarah Moody, 347.66; 2. Jerry Toland, 334.66; 3. Colby Crowe, 305.91.

Super rod (eight cylinder)—1.

Sam Carroll, 348.99; 2. Jerry Toland, 335.87; 3. Donny Mayo, 292.65; 4. Randall Moody, 287.37; 5. Tyler McCarley, 286.54.

Barbecue cookoff

Overall (cumulative, all events)—1. Smoke This; 2. Texas Express.

Showmanship—Pevo Posse.

Best rig—Top Hat Cookers.

Beans—1. Natural Gas Gang; 2.

Couch King Cookers 3. Smoke This.

Exotic—1. Texas Express; 2. Fritz Town Boys; 3. Chupacabra Cookers.

Chicken—1. Flop-N-Sop; 2. Kirk’s Kitchen; 3. Climate Control.

Pork Ribs—1. Blinde Kuh; 2.

Just for Fun-Garrison; 3. Couch King Cookers.

Brisket—1. Ladies in Control; 2.

Bite the Bullet; 3. BW Burners 2.

Salsa—1. Killer Bees; 2. Jolly Time Cookers; 3. Gitchasum BBQ.

HORSESHOES

First—David Montelongo and Verlene Straley.

Second—Troy Pehl and Tammy Pehl

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ANTIQUE TRACTOR Show Farthest distance traveled—

McDade Watermelon Festival won Governor’s Award and best best out-of-town float in Fair parade. Jeff Durrenberger.

WASHERS

Junior division—1. Dillon Bankston and Koy Quinney; 2. Colt Svrcek and Tucker Tovar; 3. Tucker Taylor and Tyde Taylor.

Senior division—1. Weston Fisher and Tyler Remmert; 2. Danny Taylor and Kelly Taylor; 3. Jerry Cruz and Jordan Leshikar.

AUTO SHOW

Mayor’s choice—Dave Burk, 1940 Chevy KH. Best Chevrolet—Oscar Ortiz, 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Best Mopar—Praesel Addiction, 1966 Chrysler Newport.

Best Ford—Eddie and Candy Bell, 1934 coupe.

High performance/muscle— Scott & Myra Niemann, 1969 Camaro.

Street rod coupe/sedan—Eddie and Cindy Bell, 1934 Ford coupe.

Street rod truck—Eddie Ryan, 1947 Chevy panel truck.

Antique (original)—Ruben Cantu Jr., 1955 Chevy Belair.

Corvette—Robert Yakesch, 1998 Corvette.

1970-older truck—Harry Ormsby, 1954 Ford F-100.

1990-newer truck—Neal Ferrell III, 1990 Chevy 1500.

1970-older car—Jackie Truelove, 1957 Chevy Belair.

1971-89 car—William Dean, 1972 Chevy Chevette.

1990-newer car—Matthew Thurman, 1991 Mustang.

Best interior—Jackie Truelove, 1957 Chevy Belair.

Best engine—Scott and Myra Niemann, 1969 Camaro.

Best original motorcycle—Lavon Richey, 2007 Harley sportster.

Best custom motorcycle—Jack Bachmayer, 1949 Harley.

Ladies choice—Gary Bush, 1989 Mustang.

Race car, drag car—Melvin Eiland, 1934 Ford sedan.

Ranch for $925.

Junior reserve champion— Landyn Love, Milano 4-H, sold to Beason Farms for $500 plus $45 added money, total $545.

Senior grand champion—Cierra Pomykal, Rockdale FFA, sold to Earl Pomykal Product Distribution for $750 plus $125 added money, total; $875..

Senior reserve champion—Brittany Brashear, Cameron FFA, sold to Custom Tack for $700 plus $100 added money, total $800.

JUNIOR CAKES Grand champion—Addie Reisner, Cameron 4-H, buyer Alan and

Most unique display—Marty and Sandra Elman, 1955 Allis Chalmers and 1920 potato digger.

Oldest tractor—Charlie Henke, 1946 Farmall.

Largest load of tractors—

James Pounders, 1964 Massey-Ferguson, 1951 Farmall Super C. Oldest engine—Delbert Boettcher, 1946 B. F. Avery, 1947 Allis Chalmers.

Largest load of engines—Delbert Boettcher.

PIG SCRAMBLE wInners

Jordan Hafley, Macie Vaculin, Connelly Cooper, Carlee Clark, Matthew Schupp, Peyton Polson, Samantha Muston.

Brittany Brashear, Danielle Pedroza, Peyton O’Campo, Caitlin Garcia, Makennah Shuffield, Bryce Brashear, Ashton Albert, Paxton Reisner.

Chandler Barton, Madison Kelm, Keagan Galvan, Alexandra Bomer, Kendall Lee, Garrett Bernstein, Jale Walzel.

Jaxson Hayes, Natalie Avila, Jazmin Vaculin, Morgan Shuffield Ryland Kirk, Corbin Preusse, Cade Gordon, Kevin Junek, Brianna Dee. Addie Reisner, Amber Dee, Sydney Vaculin, Mason Vaculin, Hunter Clark Wylie Barrett, Dillan Akin, J. W. Hollas, Karsen Galvan.

Natalie Garcia, Trew Schroeder, Kloie Cargill, Logan Pevehouse, Styles Pitan, Kaden Kovar, Jacob Jackson, James Steglich.

YOUTH BAKED GOODS SHOW AND SALE

SENIOR CAKES Grand champion—Kayla Deary, Rockdale FFA, buyer BETRO, $370, plus $50 added money, total $420..

Second—Savannah Garcia, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Johnny Andrews, $240.

SENIOR PIES Grand champion—Miredda Payne, Rockdale FFA, buyer Alan and Samantha Leifeste, $140, plus $25 added money, total $165.

Second—Ashton Betchan, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Classic Bank, $310, plus $100 added money, total $410.

SENIOR COOKIES Grand champion—Tyler Vrazel, Cameron FFA, buyer, Coufal-Prater, $380.

Reserve champion—Haley Jones, Cameron FFA, buyers Lana McDermott, Jaime Galvan, Jennifer Hanke, total, $220.

AG MECHANICS

Junior grand champion—Brock Gage, Milano 4-H, sold to La Copa

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A Capital Murder Trial, seeking the Death Penalty, will be tried in Milam County next year. With the trial costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, we need to get it right the first time with an experienced Judge. You have a choice between a candidate who is very experienced, Hollis Lewis; and a candidate with limited experience.

You have a choice between Hollis Lewis who has prosecuted Capital Murder, Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault, and other serious offenses in both Federal and State Courts; or an attorney who has prosecuted traffic tickets in the City Court of Cameron.

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October 25, 2012

1,220 vote early in first two days; Saturday session set

Reporter/Mike Brown

NO-DOG ZONE—Sure it says “Dogs and Diamonds” but there are definitely no dogs on this float. The Thorndale Chamber of Commerce entry won both best decorated and best workmanship honors for the parade. It featured beauty queens and a pink and silver theme. The pink-ribboned bulldog in front doesn’t count. He’s fake. The girls are real.

Fair off his versatility.

Vrazel also had the senior grand champion cookies in the Fair’s bake show.

He got to sell those, too.

Miss Texas 2012, DaNae Couch, returned to participate in Fair activities including Saturday’s parade and livestock show.

There was an arts and crafts

Early voting for t he Nov. 6 general election in Milam County is under way and the pace is already heavy with 1,220 casting votes the first two days, Monday and Tuesday.

There will be a rare Saturday early voting session from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Milam County Clerk’s office in Cameron.

That came about after the Milam County Democratic Party petitioned the county clerk’s office to offer the extra day. (See page 2A).

During the first two days, 358 cast early ballots at the Rockdale Juvenile Justice Center, 484 at the courthouse in Cameron, 107 at Thor nda le Firemen’s Hall and 37 at the Buckholts Community Center.

There were 12 military ballots.

FORUM—County candidates f rom both par ties gathered Tuesday at the Thorndale Chamber of Commerce office for a meet-the-public forum.

C a nd id ate s were g iven a chance to explain their qualifications.

sale, home economics competition, horseshoe and washer tourneys, tractor pull, classic and nights. A special guest was legantique car shows, food booths endary rodeo clown Leon Coffee, galore and some perfect weather. who also participated in Satur “This Fair is like a homecoming day’s parade. each year for so many,” Birkhead VERSATILE—The 2012 Fair’s said. “None of this would be CAMERON—Milam County grand champion steer was exhibpossible without the continued commissioners on Monday heard ited by Tyler Vrazel of the Camsupport of the community.” eron FFA, who certainly showed County Judge Dave Barkemeyer report that water district fees can’t be used just anywhere.

Meeting in the county courthouse, commissioners were told tested and his blood alcohol level “It appears that currently under any fees collected by the Post Continued from page 1A was found to be above the limit Texas law, there aren’t statutes Oak Savannah Groundwater down the side of Mill Street, for legal intoxication in Texas,” covering the death of a fetus in Conservation District must be pushing the stroller, when she Harris said. this kind of a situation,” Harris used to fund only conservation was struck by the 1995 Jeep.

Price underwent surgery for said. “The fetus has to be born to projects within that district, composed of Milam and Burleson “As near as we can determine internal injuries. “We’ve been be covered by the law.” the truck passed completely over advised that her condition has Har r is said it’s cur rent ly Counties. her body,” Harris said. “It didn’t stabilized,” Harris said. unclear if there are exceptions. Barkemeyer said during a actually run over the stroller, “She also had other injuries,” “We’re still looking to see if may- recent meeting some questioners containing the twins, but hit it he said. be something like intoxication- suggested fees collected by the and pushed it along the street.

Police and Prosecutor Kerry manslaughter could be applied.” district be used to assist finan “Witnesses screamed at the Spears are looking into Texas law Talley was released from cus- cially-troubled Bea’s Kitchen in driver to stop,” Harris said. to see if additional charges are tody in the Milam County Jail Cameron and area volunteer fire Ofc. Dale Bekker responded possible due to the death of the on Monday after posting $70,000 departments.

Bea’s Kitchen, which serves to the scene. “The driver was unborn child. bond. senior citizens in the Cameron area, is seeking financial assistance to help offset expenses Why Not Try a Reporter Classified? in order not to reduce its operContinued from page 1A

Sherry Mueck, Milam County Elections Clerk, listed the early voting schedule as follows: • Rockdale Regional Juvenile Justice Center—9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Friday, Oct. 26, Oct. 29-31, Nov. 1-2.

• Milam County Clerk’s Office, Cameron—8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Friday, Oct 26; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 29-31, Nov. 1-2.

• Thorndale Recreational (Firemen’s) Hall—9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 26, Oct. 29-31, Nov. 1-2.

• Buck holts Community Center—9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Friday, Oct. 26, Oct. 29-31, Nov. 1-2.

Mueck said the applications for ballots by mail must be received—not postmarked—in the Milam County Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.

She said since early voting has started applications for ballot by mail may now only be mailed, not hand-delivered.

There are seven contested

Milam county races at the county level and below.

Incumbent Republican District Judge John Youngblood is challenged by Democrat Hollis C. Lewis.

Ker r y Sp e a r s, D emo cr at , incumbent county-district attorney is opposed by Republican Bill Torrey.

Kolette Morgan, incumbent Republican tax assessor-collector, is challenged by Democrat Tommy Grimes.

The incumbent county treasurer, Linda Acosta, a Democrat, is opposed by Republican Donna Orsag.

There are two county commissioner races. In Precinct 3, Republican John “Barney” Fisher and Democrat Andy Jackson are vying for the position being vacated by longtime Commissioner Dale Jaecks, a Democrat.

Precinct 1, incumbent George Tomek (R) faces Ricky McCall (D). Precinct 4 incumbent Giles Summerlin (D) is opposed by Fred Keefer (R).

County learns groundwater funds can’t be used in ‘unrelated’ areas

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B u t B a r k e me y e r s a id he couldn’t answer that question at the Milano meeting because a state attorney general ruling prohibited him from commenting on a non-agenda item. So Barkemeyer placed it on Monday’s agenda.

He said, by law, a groundwater district, can impose a “reasonable surcharge” to transfer water and can impose a combination production-export fee not to exceed 17 cents per thousand gallons.

While the district is empowered to issue grants, it cannot enter into any contract with a county to fund projects which don’t further groundwater or conservation purposes, according to Barney Knight, POSGCD attorney.

In April, POSGCD awarded $1.1 million in water grants for such projects.

Recipients were the North Milam Water Supply Corporation (WSC), Burleson County Municipal Utility District (MUD), City of Caldwell, City of Snook, Milano WSC and Marlow WSC. Fees are also used to fund operations of the district and the four-district Central Carrizo-Wilcox Coordinating Council.

In other action during Monday’s meeting, commissioners: • Named Owen Rachel Graves and Adeline Kohutek as members emeritus of the Milam County Historical Commission.

• Deputized Cindy DeLaRosa as a deputy clerk in the tax assessor-collector’s office.

• Accepted the 2012 Milam Count y ta x roll, totaling $10,613,502.

• Okayed a memorandum of understanding between Milam County and McCoy Trucking.

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WORD FROM THE WIFE Peggy Cooke

Big pot of soup, cooler weather,

Howdy Fall!

N

ow that the 2012 Rockdale Fair is over, (well, it’s not exactly OVER yet here at the Rockdale Reporter and for probably a lot of the fair board members) soon we will have more time to cook.

We are supposed to get a cold spell this weekend and I can’t think of anything better than this soup, garlic bread and a side salad.

Recent house guests, Vicky and Jerry Roddy, sent this from Tennessee—their son Rusty Roddy’s recipe.

I’m making it as soon as I get off the computer.

Pasta Fagioli Soup

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 or 2 yellow onions, chopped 2-3 carrots, diced or shredded 5-6 stalks celery, diced 43 ounces canned tomatoes, petite diced,undrained 14.5 oz. can red kidney beans 14.5 oz. can white beans 69 ounces beef stock A few teaspoons Italian seasoning salt and pepper garlic powder and dried basil chopped fresh parsley (or 3 teaspoons dried) 4 Tablespoons Green Tabasco sauce or less if you’re chicken 38 ounces spaghetti sauce— Rusty uses Prego Traditional 1/2 pound dry pasta, ditalini or elbow or your favorite style

Saute beef in oil in a large pot until it browns. Drain off excess grease.

Add carrots, onions, celery, diced tomatoes and liquid and approximately 8 ozs. beef stock.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes to soften vegetables.

Drain and rinse beans and add to the pot. Add remainder of beef stock and herbs and spices.

Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed.

Bring back to boil and add pasta. Cook 12-15 minutes or until pasta reaches desired firmness.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Invite all your neighbors and don’t forget the garlic bread and salad.

—pc— Two w itches brooms were hanging in the broom closet and after awhile they got to know each other so well that they decided to get married.

One broom was, of course, the bride broom and the other the groom broom.

She looked very lovely in her white dress and he looked suave and handsome in his tuxedo. The wedding was lovely.

At the wedding reception, the bride broom leaned over and said to the groom broom, “I think I’m going to have a little whisk broom!”

“Impossible!” said the groom broom. “We haven’t even swept together!”

—pc— Well, it’s hard to find a clean Halloween joke. This one came from Mary Beth Rolan, now of Austin.

October 25, 2012

NEXT WEEK--THANKS TO BUYERS! Look in next week’s issue of The Rockdale Reporter as the auction participants show their appreciation to the Buyers in the 2012 Rockdale Fair Livestock Auction!

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One weekend in October...It’s like a poem A wonderful time and all in rhyme

Hey, let’s pack up the kids And the barbecue rig, And head for that park, That’s shady and big.

One weekend in October.

They got rides and crafts And tractors that roar, Those great funnel cakes, Cars with four-on-the-floor.

Proud kids with their steers And a whole lot more, One weekend in October.

You can shuffle your boots By a twangin’ git-tar, Hold your best girl’s hand And wish on a star.

And just be so glad You are where you are.

One weekend in October.

It’s the horseshoe’s clang Reporter/MIke Brown And the Ferris wheel’s light Mesquite smoke and a laugh. Fair Park pavilion turned into open-air shopping mall on picture perfect fall afternoon as browsers enjoyed arts and crafts sale.

Float up through the night.

For a few hours at least The whole world seems right.

One weekend in October.

It’s over for now but the world will still spin.

A year will pass by and we’ll be here again.

More memories to make, Friendships to begin, O ne w e e k e nd in O c to ber.—M.B.

Fair Parks’ shady oaks provided the perfect setting for annual car show which drew enthusiasts from throughout Central Texas.

Linda Ford (L) and Linda Henderson serve up a Rockdale Fair tradition, funnel cakes, in Modernistic Club food booth.

Rodeo legend Leon Coffee was in Saturday parade, and signed autographs, but was in more familiar surroundings in rodeo arena where he delighted crowds with his clowning skills.

How high can you ride at the Rockdale Fair? Just to the sky!

Larry McGuire of McGuire Family Cookers builds a ‘mountain of meat’ during Fair barbecue cookoff.

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October 25, 2012

Home economics division draws 432 entries to Fair Best of show winners announced

By CHERYL WALKER Milam County Agent

A total of 432 entries were judged in the home economics division of the Rockdale Fair.

“Best of Show” awards were presented to the top entry in each age division as follows: Beginners, Vaughn Kostroun, painting; juniors, Hannah Lehmkuhl, scrapbook; intermediates, Brookelyn Bankston, horticulture; seniors, Lydia Snowden, drawing; adults, Linda Masur, quilt.

Last year’s home economics division drew 311 entries.

Results were listed as follows: BEGINNERS (AGES 5-7) Christmas craft—Grand, Landry Masur; reserve, Brady Masur.

Clothing— Grand, Niki Marin; reserve, Caitlin Pesl.

Collection—Grand, Connor Barton; reserve, Jack Luckey.

Creative arts and crafts—Grand, Jack Luckey; reserve, Kathryn Pesl; 3rd, Niki Marin; 4th, Landry Masur; 5th, Brady Masur; participants, Brady Masur, A. J. Sandoval.

Drawings—Grand, Kathryn Pesl; reserve, Landry Masur; 1st, Caitlin Pesl, Alize Rose; 2nd, Carli Pesl, Lakota Seal.

Folk art—Grand, Landry Masur.

Painting — Grand, Vaug hn Kostroun; reserve, Kobe Rothe; 1st, Vaughn Kostroun (2), Kathryn Pesl; 2nd, Kobe Rothe.

Photography—Grand, Jacob Jackson; reserve and 3rd, Harrison Bender; 4th, Connor Barton; 5th, Harrison Bender; participants, Harrison Bender (2), Jack Luckey (2), Connor Barton, Jacob Jackson.

Woodworking— Grand, Landr y Masur; reserve, Carli Pesl.

Baked goods — Grand Riley Spears; reserve, Mason Lillard; 1st, Brandon Adams, Mary McDaniel; 2nd, Jack Luckey, Mary McDaniel.

Decorated cake—Grand, Jack Luckey.

JUNIORS (AGES 8-11) Canned foods— Grand and reserve, Ethan Stork.

Christmas craf t— Grand and reserve, Alayna Betchan; 3rd and 4th, Gabriel Ramthun.

Collection—Grand, Ryan Luckey; reserve, Cady Barcak; 3rd, Hunter Hux; 4th, Colby Barton; 5th, Kevin Junek.

Creative arts and crafts—Grand, Hannah Lehmkuhl; reserve and third, Alayna Betchan; 4th, Brandi Caffey; 5th, Kevin Junek; participants, Ryan Luckey, Jenna Meinardus, Hannah Lehmkuhl (2), Gabriel Ramthun.

Drawing—Grand, Kyrene Jackson; reserve, Kaylee Jackson; 1st, Kevin Junek, Emily Wall, Emma Dryer; 2nd, Brandi Caffey, Emma Dryer, Natalie Jones, Tommy Rogers; 3rd, Haley Jutson, Kristen Simpson, Makenzy Bell; 4th Ryland Kirk, Jewel Leija.

Folk art—Grand, Gabriel Ramthun.

Handwork— Grand, Gabriel Ramthun.

Horticulture—Grand, Angelica Atkins.

Painting—Grand, Hannah Rodriguez; reserve, Rebecca Kostroun; 1st, Rebecca Kostroun, Alayna Betchan, Hannah Rodriguez; 2nd, Hannah Rodriguez; 3rd, Alayna Betchan (2); 4th, Rebecca Kostroun, Hannah Rodriguez; 5th, Hannah Rodriguez (2); participants, Rebecca Kostroun, Alayna Betchan (3).

Photography— Grand Seth Snowden; reserve, Kevin Junek; 3rd, Seth Snowden; 4th, Kaylee Jackson; 5th, Kevin Junek; participants, Ryan Lucey (2), Mallory McDaniel (3), Kevin Junek; participants, Ryan Luckey (2), Mallory McDaniel (3), Kevin Junek,

Colby Barton (4), Laynee Bastow (2), Kaylee Jackson, Kyrene Jackson.

Produce—Grand, Seth Snowden reserve, Alayna Betchan; 3rd and 4th, Kevin Junek.

Scrapbooking—Grand, Hannah Lehmkuhl; reserve, Kevin Junek; 3rd, Jena Meinardus.

Woodworking—Grand reserve and 3rd, Kevin Junek.

Baked goods— Grand Hannah Lehmkuhl; reserve, Gabriel Ramthun; 1st, Hunter Hux, Kevin Junek, Ryan Luckey; 2nd, Lilia Ruiz, Cordell Spears, Mallory McDaniel (2).

Decorated cake—Grand, Ryan Luckey.

INTERMEDIATES (AGES 12-13) Artistic arrangement—Grand, Kalie Poehl.

Christmas craft—Grand, Brookelyn Bankston; reserve, Amanda Storey.

Clothing—Grand, Taylor Ellison.

Collection—Grand, Hannah Hux. Creative arts and crafts—Grand, Faith Taylor; reserve, Emilie Compton; 3rd, Gage Brock; 4th, Madison Hafley; 5th, Faith Taylor; participants, Kadi Taylor, Keaton Popham, Madison Hafley.

Drawing—Grand, Alyssa Cisneros; reserve, Delan De Silva; 1st, Manuel Garcia, Dylan Wilson, Alexus Jutson, Ashley Gongora; 2nd, Kenna Bounds, Amanda Storey, Matt Edgas, Robert Clay ton, Catlin White; 3rd, Maci Grandchamp, Jo Quan Hylton, Jalicia Ramirez; 4th, Kenna Bounds, Amanda Storey, Brianna Summerlin; 5th, Zach Smith, Keely Brown, Shanna Tidwell; participants, Kelarie King, Davion Huffman, Seth Vinton, Amanda Storey (one entry contained no name).

Folk art—Grand and reserve, Brittany Jai Czajowski.

Horticulture—Grand, Brookelyn Bankston.

Needlework— Grand, Rebekah Ferguson.

Photography—Grand,and reserve, Brookelyn Bankston; 3rd, Patrick Dean; 4th, Tyler Lehmkuhl; 5th, Patrick Dean.

Woodworking — Grand, W yat t Young; reserve, Kristopher Muñoz.

Baked goods—Grand, Hannah Hux; reserve, Tyler Lehmkuhl; 1st , Mackenzie Salicos; 2nd, Josh Skrhak.

SENIORS (AGES 14-18) Afghan—Grand, Ava Atkins.

Canned food — Grand, Ashton Betchan.

Christmas craf t— Grand and reserve, Ashton Betchan; 3rd, Katelyn Tarver.

Clothing—Grand, Lydia Snowden; reserve, Mandy Donaldson.

Collection—Grand, Ava Atkins.

Creative arts and crafts—Grand, Brenna Lanford; reser ve, Kaitlyn Tarver; 3rd, Ashton Betchan; 4th, Hailee Fisher; 5th, Randi Barnes; participants, Morccila Alcavaz, Hailee Fisher (3), Madie Kostroun, Alondra Ramos, Laura Egger, Juliann No, Alyssa Acosta, Ashton Betchan.

Drawing— Grand and reser ve, Lydia Snowden; 1st, Ava Atkins, Emily McCoy, Connelly Cooper (2); 2nd, Heather Hill; 3rd, Blade Campos; 4th, Ava Atkins.

Folk art—Grand, Lydia Snowden.

Handwork—Grand, Ava Atkins.

H o r t i c u l t u r e — G r a n d, Ly d i a Snowden.

Needlework— Grand, Lydia Snowden.

Painting—Grand, Ashton Betchan.

P h o t o g r a p h y — G r a n d, E m il y McCoy; reserve, William Dean; 1st, Bethany Miller, Emily McCoy, William Dean; 2nd, Bethany Miller, Lydia Snowden, Anna Snowden, Emily McCoy (2); 3rd, Bethany Miller, Lydia Snowden, Anna Snowden, William Dean (2); 4th, Emily McCoy (2), Lydia Snowden, Dillion Bushton, Bethany Miller; 5th, Anna Snowden (2), Emil

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Grand champions (above) and reserve champs met DaNae Couch, Miss Texas, Friday after home economics entries were judged.

McCoy (3); participants, Bethany Miller (2), Kaley Dodd (2), Anthony Morton, Lydia Snowden (2), Emily McCoy (3).

Scrapbooking—Grand, Connelly Cooper.

Woodworking— Grand, Austin Caffey.

B ake d go o d s — Gr and, Emily Lorenz; reserve, Faith Talley; 1st, Randi Barnes, Rachel Barnes; 2nd, Kelsey Jenkins, Corina Baggerly, Randi Barnes, Kelsey Jenkins; 3rd, Brittany Cowan, Kayla Wilson, Sara Cowan.

ADULTS (19 AND ABOVE) Afghan—Grand, Carolyn Taylor; reserve, Florence Nieto; 3rd, Dixie Whitmore.

Artistic arrangement—Grand, Betty Yount; reserve, Sandra Elman.

C anne d fo o d — Gr and, Joyce Magee; reserve, Stella Booker; 1st, Sandie Elmore, Rachel Lopez, Betty Yount; 2nd, Lee Roy Williams, Rachel Lopez, Michelle Barcak, Debora Abel; 3rd, Carolyn Taylor (2), Cecil Lopez, Joyce Jaeger; 4th, Lee Roy Williams, Carolyn Taylor, Betty Yount; 5th, Stella Booker, Ethel Throckmorton, Joyce Jaeger; participants, Carolyn Taylor, Stella Booker, Sandra Elmore, Mickey Meadors (6), Betty Yount, Lisa Kerlin, Rhona Wegler, Joyce Jaeger (2).

Christmas craft—Grand, Marty Elman; reserve, Sandra Elman; 3rd, Rachel Lopez, 4th, Janice King.

Clothing—Grand, Doyce Larson; reserve, Betty Yount; 3rd, Minnie Pesl; 4th and 5th, Michelle Barcak; participants, C. D Caffey.

Collection—Grand, Scott Randall; reserve, Doyce Larson; 3rd, April Caffey; 4th, Denice Doss..

Creative arts and crafts—Grand, Lou Ann Rubio and Jo Randall; reser ve, Scott Randall and Billie Noack; 3rd, 4th and 5th, Scott Randall, Alisa Luckey; participants, Vic Mazon, Billie Noack, Scott Randall (2).

Drawing—Grand and reserve, Kelly Cooper.

Handwork—Grand, Sandra Elman; reserve, Florence Nieto; 3rd, Sandra Elman; 4th, Penny Horelica; 5th, Carolyn Taylor; participants, Sandra Elman, Minnie Pesl.

Homemade wine—Grand, Brian Hundle; reserve, Betty Yount Horticulture—Grand, Kathy Searcy; reserve, Mickie Meadors; 3rd, Dorothy Thaler; 4th, Joyce Jaeger; 5th, Alicia Luckey; [participants, Alicia Luckey, Joyce Jaeger, Dorothy Thaler, Carolyn Taylor, Lizzie Lucas, Le Jean Quinney (2), Kathy Searcy, Rebecca Luckey.

Needlework—Grand, Kathy Searcy; reserve, Douglas Smith; 3rd, Kathy Searcy.

Painting—Grand, Renee Sadler; reserve, Alisa Luckey.

Photography — Grand, Sheila Brady; reserve, Stanley Glaser; 1st Michelle Barcak, Cheryl Von Rosenberg; 2rd, Sheila Brady, Benjamin Snowden, La Velle Glaser (2); 3rd, Sheila Brady, Cheryl Von Rosenberg, La Velle Glaser (2); 4th, Cynthia Degner (2), Michelle Barcak, Stanley Glaser; 5th, La Velle Glaser, Cheryl Von Rosenberg; participant, La Velle Glaser.

Best of show winners in home economics were: L-R) Vaughn Kostroun, beginner; Hannah Lehmkuhl, scrapbook; (Miss Texas, DaNae Couch); Brookelyn Bankston, intermediate; Linda Masur, adult.

Not pictured, Lydia Snowden, senior.

Produce—Nanette Wells; reserve, Roger Booker; 1st, Pete Taylor, Nanette Wells, Carolyn Taylor; 2d Kay Hicks, Nanette Wells, Pete Taylor (2); 3rd, Jim Throckmorton, Carolyn Taylor, Debroa Abel; 4th, Colton Caffey, Nanette Wells, Mickey Meadors; 5th, Carolyn Taylor, Roger Booker, Mickey Meadors; participants, Pete Taylor (4), Mickey Meadors (2), Les Hicks, Nanete Wells (2), Carolyn Taylor (2).

Quilt (machine)—Grand, Linda Masur; reserve, Rachel Lopez; 3rd, Betty Backhaus.

Quilt (hand)— Grand, Dorothy Muston.

Scrapbooking— Grand, Janice King.

Woodworking—Grand and reserve, Marty Elmen; 3rd, Vic Mazon.

Baked goods—Grand, Cheryl Von Rosenberg; reserve, Cheryln Ellis; 3rd, Vicki Svetlik.

CANNED FOOD (BALL-KERR AWARDS) Youth—Ethan Stork.

Adults—Joyce Magee, Joyce Jaeger, Stella Booker, Sandra Elman, Betty Young, Deborah Abel.

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onday marked the opening day of the lawsuit filed by six different groups of schools and citizens with the claim that the Texas School Finance System is unconstitutional. In his initial remarks attorney Rick Gray representing the largest plaintiff group stated that the school finance system in Texas is “hopelessly broken.”

Each of the plaintiff’s attorneys laid out how the finance system is inadequate, irrational, unfair and most importantly unconstitutional.

The major portion of discussions focused on Article 7 of the Texas Constitution stating “a general diffusion of knowledge being essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people, it shall be the duty of the Legislature of the State to establish and make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient system of public free schools.”

Most of the attorneys laid out data regarding funding cuts to their schools passed by the 82nd legislature. The data for our district is included. Remember we lost over $3 million dollars in this biennium (17 percent of our funding) and have been forced to make deep cuts to programs and staff.

David Thompson, the attorney for the Fort Bend ISD group of which Rockdale ISD is a member was very clear on his focus of the unconstitutionality of the current finance system. He relied on key terms of the law such as suitability, efficiency and adequacy. He began with a quote from his good friend and former Commissioner of Education Mike Moses, “You have to know who you are going to teach, what you are going to teach, who is going to teach and how are we going to pay for it.”

Thompson positioned his arguments on the fast changing demographics in Texas and how the cuts made by the state this past session seemed to focus on taking funds that help educate the groups of students that are growing the fastest in Texas. He also claimed that the current system has forced schools to be more inefficient because of the mandated requirements from the state combined with the loss of funding this past session.

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ilano ISD is going to paperless board meetings. We have subscribed to BoardBook through the Texas Association of School Boards, which allows us to compile and distribute meeting notices, gather supporting materials and publish agenda packets. BoardBook is a Web-based software application created by TASB that electronically streamlines the meeting process and allows for paperless distribution of meeting materials as well as allowing us to post to the Web our finished documents, agendas, and minutes.

Another feature of BoardBook is it allows us to work on multiple meeting agendas and packets concurrently. As agenda materials supporting any particular agenda topic becomes available, they are imported into the framework for the appropriate meeting directly or by scanning. The completed notices and packets can by published in electronic or hardcopy fomat on demand.

BoardBook allows us to: • Collect and assemble a wide variety of electronic formats into an integrated, indexed, and consecutively paginated agenda packet; • Easily recycle notices and agendas for recurring activites, such as superintendent’s annual performance evaluation or the adoption of the district budget;

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He was right on target when he October 25, 2012 said, “We teach everyone…every child who shows up in the state is entitled to the best that we can give them.” He declared that school districts have done everything they can do to be efficient. He continued with the claim that standards have been set so high and resources so low that school districts are set up for failure.

He also provided an analogy comparing the cuts to public education in Texas combined with increased standards is like asking the Texas Department of Transportation to build a multi-lane bridge over Town Lake with the funds to build a one lane bridge over Shoal Creek. It is not acceptable to have cars fall helplessly into the lake just like it is not acceptable to not provide the necessary resources for students to succeed.

The State, defended by Shelley Dahlberg, testified that the State does not agree with the way the public system was defined by the plaintiffs. Even though over half of Texas freshmen did not meet Reporter/Marie Bakken passing standards for graduation requirements on the new STAAR WINDOW ART—Members of Rockdale High School’s Art Club have been working “spiriting up” The Rockend of course exams she claimed dale Reporter front windows over the last couple of weeks. Pictured are (l-r) Ryann Morgan, Sade Boyd, there is not a crisis in the state Karmjit Gill and Benito Costilla. because the exams are too new.

This trial is important and essential for the future of Public Education in Texas. With the focus Eixman, Marlee Hairston, Jordan Chase Ingram, Blake King.

Rockdale High School Morgan of the 83rd legislature aimed at Jerman, Lyndy Laurrell, Tyler Lehmkuhl, Also, Cade Lambright, Lauryn Locklin, First Six Weeks 90 and Above increased accountability standards, Gunner Miller, Ethan Mireles, Carlee Mor- Mary Ann Lopez, Kaylee Maloy, Alexis providing vouchers for private Freshmen—Ashton Betchan, Bradley gan, Zachariah Nesbit, Joshua Springer, McCartney, Krysten Miller, Randall Minor, Joli Carpenter, Geritt Daven- Braden Wallis, Hailey Wilson.

Corissa Moreno, Mason Morrow, Megan schools and reducing school fund- Breithaupt, port, James Debault, Dakota Eubanks, Eighth grade—Yesica Acosta, Mia Perez, Guadalupe Rivera, Maria Leena ing even more, schools are faced Emily Ibarra, Jake Land, Kylee Miller, Ryann nold, Benjamin Blanchard, Brian Robbins, Aaron Rutledge, Jared Skrhak, with another set of challenges that Morgan, Travis Morgan, Jaycee Parsley, Ar Blanchard, Erin Blanchard, David Franklin, Joshua Skrhak, Taylor Wilson, Michael Allison Pelzel, Andrew Perez, Jasia Rubin, threaten our very existence.

Annie Hasselbach, Reyan Henderson, Abbi Zapata.

It is interesting to note that one Janae Rubio, Carlos Sanchez, T’keyah Moreland, Kinley Mueller, Katherine MulTravis Sorenson, Dustin Strelsky. lins, Samantha Pantaleon, Trace Phillips, of the reasons Texas seceded from Sandlers, Sophomores — Brianna Barrera, Thorndale High School Mexico in the mid 1800’s was Michael Boyd, Chance Buegeler, Kasey Esmeralda Salcedo, Lily Schweitzer, Jessie First Six Weeks All-A Sorenson, Cooper Weise, Brad Young. because they refused to provide Crump, Mason Crump, Lexis Garcia, Maria Freshmen—Savannah Garcia, Tyler First Six Weeks A-B Garcia, Kalli Hicks, Preston Howard, Madia school system. Texas forefa Sixth grade—Dakota Baxter, Avery Richter. thers thought the idea of providing son Jones, Kandace Kocian, James Land, Boundy, Deanah Bush, Tyler Caldwell, Sophomores—Dillon Bankston, Nele Pearce Loth, Velma Mitchell, Justin Offield, Stephanie Ceja, Kaylee Criswell, Henry Goetzinger. an education so important they Kyla Pendleton, Tyler Pruett, Madison included it in our State Consti- Reynolds, Vadim Riabov, Patricia Rivera, Daily, Brian Debault, Kylie Eubanks, Juniors — Bailey O’Campo, Riley Samantha Finto, Vincent Flores, Jennifer Schaefer, Cameron Youngblood.

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• Create meeting specific shells for taking minutes; • Easily manage the roster of those who will have access to the secure side of BoardBook.

BoardBook also provides a great resource to school district officials and school board members. These individuals have password protected access to areas that: • Have links to key documents underpinning good decision making, such as the district’s policy manual, budget documents, district and campus improvement plans, and the district’s strategic plan.

• Links to TASB’s “Best Practices” resources, including guides on effective meetings, parliamentary procedure, the Texas Open Meeting Act, decision-making processes, etc.

• A searchable electronic archive of all board meeting packets and meeting minutes within BoardBook.

• A gateway into paperless board meetings in which key documents from the electronic agenda packet are projected and or viewed via laptop.

BoardBook allows us to post notices, agenda packets/materials and minutes of individual meetings directly to our website where they can be easily accessible to the public. To view the October MISD agenda go to www.milanoisd.net.

Click on Board and then click on BoardBook.

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Juniors—Amanda Boyd, Elijah Brooks, Edricka Burns, Austin Caffey, Autumn Davenport, Kayla Deary, Cale Garza, Javante Gates, Abigail Gay, Clayton Gibbs, Karmjeet Gill, Baley Helton, Kelsey Hornung, Melanie Ibarra-Herrera, Ansley Jenkins, Morgan Laughlin, Jacob Machac, Jonathan Machac, Emily Mccoy, Samantha Muston, Dakota Mynar, Emily Norris, Alicia Palacios, Lane Schweitzer, Darienne Vargas, Alyssa Wallis, Haley Wright.

Seniors—Breann Breithaupt, Emily Brinkley, Ethan Brinkley, Benito Costilla, Brittany Cowan, William Dean, Kaley Dodd, Morgan Fischer, Deja Gibbons, Yency Guzman, Roman Herrera, Pedro Ibares, Sierra Mendez, Denise Orozco-Picazo, Nicholas Pelzel, Melinda Perez, Erika Rivera, Patric Trejo, Jerry Vargas, Lisa Vest, Caroline Wilde.

Rockdale Junior High First Six Weeks All-A Sixth grade—Gracey Burns, Christian Cook-Parker, Wren Crane, Joshua Davenport, Zachary Davis, Dylan Diestel, Joe Elliott, Reyna Gonzalez, Doss Hasselbach, Max Hornung, Eve King, Zeniah Mitchell, Nathan Newlin, Carson Offield, Jackson Perry, Layne Rash, Emmalee Taylor, Gavin Young, John Zinn.

Seventh grade—Mariana Blackstock, Reba Cowan, Walker Crane, Patrick Dean,

PTO sets trick-or-treat hours for Oct. 31 Rockdale PTO (parent-teacher organization) has also set trick-ortreat hours for Halloween, according to club president Cheryl Blackstock.

They are 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Rockdalians named to TSTC Honor Roll WACO—Jacob Austin and David Lockett, both of Rockdale, have earned a place on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the 2012 summer semester at Texas State Technical College-Waco.

Austin is a student in diesel equipment technolog y and Locket t a student in automotive technology.

They were among those recognized with a scholastic achievement of a 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average for the semester.

PTO fall festival Nov. 2 Rockdale PTO will hold its fall festival on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Rockdale Intermediate School, according to organization president Cher yl Blackstock.

The event will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and include games, candy, door prizes, treasure hunt, silent auction,

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Four tickets will cost $1 and most games will take two tickets, Blackstock said.

For more information, contact rockdalepto@gmail.com

Next PTO meeting set Nov. 6 at RJH The next meeting of the Rockdale PTO is set for Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Rockdale Junior High commons area, president Cheryl Blackstock announced.

Meeting time is set for 6 p.m. and child care will be provided.

Cur tis Childers, a for mer Texas A&M student body president, will speak at 10 a.m. Friday at Rockdale High School as part of the distr ict’s Red Ribbon Week.

The program is sponsored by the RHS PALS pr og r a m, D r.

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Childers is a Glen Rose High S c ho ol g r adu ate , wher e he served as FFA president and then later State and National FFA president and the student body president at Texas A&M. Upon completion of his education, Childers was working as a software consultant in Los Angeles earning a six figure salary before he was 35. He was a promising singer and songwriter and had endless potential to accomplish even more. He was becoming very successful. The one thing he didn’t see coming was his addiction to a chemical substance.

During his last drug binge, Childers almost lost his life after falling three stories and landing on his head in a parking lot.

He suffered a traumatic brain injury which left him in a coma.

For the first week, Curtis’ body required life support because it couldn’t breathe on its own.

His body had to relearn how to breathe on its own. He also had to relear n how to wa lk again. The ability to drink, eat, sit, stand and talk again were also skills that had to be relearned. As part of his healing process, he rediscovered his faith and he rediscovered the strength of his family.

He has found new purpose in life: “I want to help keep others from making the same mistakes that hurt me so much. I want to share my story with young people to let them know that the choices they make can last a lifetime.”

p.m. the first Thursday of the month beginning Nov. 1 in the Rockdale High School library. There is no charge and refreshments will be served.

If you have any questions, contact group facilitators Deborah L. Bland, LCSW at 512-760-5922 or Lynnette Guerra, LPC at 713-806-1433.

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RISD iTigers to offer teen grief support group The Rockdale ISD iTigers Program will offer a grief support group for teens ages 12-18 who are coping with the loss of a family member or close friend.

The group is open to those who are just beginning the grief journey as well as those who have been on it for awhile.

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First Six Weeks A-B Freshmen — Levi Atkins, Bradley Betak, Jarrod Butts, Tania Castillo, Marilyn Christensen, Nathaniel Dentler, Emily Drumm, Emily Garza, Keirsten Gielbunt, Cheyanne Lanfear, Brittany O’Brien, Heather Remmer t, Jordan Schramm, Jacob Taylor, Hannah Wells.

Sophomores—Colton Austin, Ethan Biar, Jacob Biar, Michaela Biar, Darius Brooks, Emily Churchman, Jana Clark, Savannah Driver, Darin Ellington, Bailee Hilton, Eric Hinistroza, Jack Marr, Rowdy McCoy, Jake Miller, Devin Patin, Israel Perez, Dalton Robertson, Cortney Rutter, Raymond Snyder, Amber Wells.

Juniors—Sam Alexander, Seth Barker, Kevin Cooke, Devin Fisher, Hailee Fisher, Winston Goodwin, Morgan Herrea, Amanda Hilton, Alix Hoffman, Jarrod Hollowell, Josh Jones, Sterling Kothmann, Paige Lauerence, Lorenzo Llana, Hope Onstot, Faith Onstot, Bailey Sheperd, Skyler Sumner, Karl Woelful Seniors—Katlyn Altes, Ana Arreola, Olivia Atkins, Taryne Betak, Shawn Bigan, Matthew Brooks, Kristen Butterworth, Leann Cantwell, Tamicka Cook, Emily Davis, Nick Goetz, Steven Granzin, Allen Hall, Marlene Hall, Sara Johnson, Kelbi Kovar, Aaron Laurence, Iris Leyendecker, Keon Mays, Price Miller, Savannah Page, Taylor Smith.

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Also, Megan Long, Angelina Madrid, Jonathan Marquez, Cayden McBride, Michael McRae, Leonel Millan, Mia Mowarin, Brady Nelson, Matthew Nesbit, Stephani Pantaleon, Fabian Rivera, Calyshia Stewart, Jaycee Stewart-Maciel, William Storey, Alberto Torres, Tasha Turner, Samarah Wilson, David Ybarra, John Zawadzke.

Seventh grade—Taryn Arledge, Brajon Ayala, Leslie Banda, David Bedwell, Justina Benson, Sharice Boyd, Julian Burks, Andrea Case, Charles Caywood, Gerardo Ceja, Jaqualyn Crawford, Kimberly Flores, Alyson Foraker, Kathen Funburg, Marcos Gutierrez, Laurelle Hollan.

Also, Jack Ingram, Frances King, Cailey Knighton, Dylan Kurz, Megan Lange, Tiffany Llanas, Branson Long, Madison Maloy, Alissa Mayberry, Emma Mireles, Samuel Molina, Alfredo Palacios, Laramie Payne, Jacob Phillips, Emma Pickett, Calli Pipkin, Destinee Ramirez, Saul Salazar.

Also, Chloe Sauceda, Nicole Smith, Zachari Stauffer, Joshua Tanner, Matthew Vreeland, Leah Walker, Madelyn Walker, Makayla Washing ton, Jaden Wenger, Robert Whitehead, Averyanna Willis.

Eighth grade—Serena Allen, Daniel Banda, Jeremiah Bedwell, Brett Brockenbush, Hector Buentello, Javonte Crawford, Kaitlin Deary, Chasity Dingman, Chasity Dingman, Katlyn Elliott, Jaycee Henderson,

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Utilizing failure

By REV. CLYDE E. NICHOLS

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Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.

—Proverbs 22:6 (NRSV)

October 25, 2012

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harles F. Kettering was a farmer, school teacher, mechanic, engineer, scientist, inventor and social philosopher.

He held more than 300 U.S. patents.

He is best known for the all-electric starting ignition and lighting system that replaced crank ignitions for automobiles.

Jerome Beatty once wrote of him: “Charles F. Kettering was never afraid of failure. He always said the only time you must not fail is the last time you try.”

This willingness to take a chance, to risk failure, is a quality we seem to be losing today. We forfeit the excitement and thrill of living because of our fear of failure.

It begins, I think, when we start to school. We are made to feel that to flunk anything is disaster. By the time we get out into the world we are so afraid of failure we won’t try anything that involves risk.

How do we learn to deal with this? How do we learn to face failure unafraid?

First, we must realize that failure is a part of life. Not every athlete that enters a race wins. Although they do their best, most of the runners lose. We should always strive to succeed, but failure is a part of life and should be expected.

Second, failure can serve as a stepping stone to bigger and better things. After 700

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failing experiments, a young assistant of Thomas A. Edison said to him, “All of our time has been wasted; we have accomplished nothing!”

Edison replied, “Not at all.

We now know 700 things that won’t work.”

It is said that on the next attempt he hit upon the principle that made possible the incandescent light bulb.

Finally, let us remember that there is no ultimate failure for the Christian who trusts God. Our Master showed us that. Where could one find a more apparent failure than the Christ on that Black Friday as he hung suspended between heaven and earth, dying on a cross between two thieves?

Today, we know that what seemed defeat was the greatest victory our world has ever known. It can be so for you and me. Expect failure; it is part of life. Use failure as a stepping-stone to success.

Above all, keep your eyes upon Christ. He will lead you through the shadows of failure today and tomorrow and out into the sunlight of victory on the third day.

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 non-perishable 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.

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area churches There is no charge. Email to bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 446-5317.

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‘Angel Night’ set Oct. 31

Outdoor campfire revival

Rising Star Baptist Church, 1022 Texas Street, will hold “Angel Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, according to JoAnn Bradford, spokesperson.

“Everyone is invited,” she said. “Kids can wear their favorite bible character, super hero, prince or princess costume. Please, dress kids in costumes that represent good, not evil.”

Food/activities will include popcorn, candy, hot dogs, chips, bobbing for apples, face painting, coloring station, a movie for the kids and a costume contest. “The event is free, please bring a canned good/non-perishable food item for donation,” Bradford said.

FMI: 446-3242.

San Gabriel Baptist Church will hold an outdoor campfire revival at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 28 through Wednesday, Oct. 31. Each evening will feature worship under the stars with gospel singing, prayers and preaching.

Evangelist will be Rev. Larry Givens.

“Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs and join us. Refreshments will follow each service. Admission is free,” said Tim Cheatham, pastor.

The church is at 263 CR 421A in San Gabriel, six miles north of Thorndale just off FM 486 north.

WOW retreat Saturday

Women of Wisdom (WOW) will hold its first annual women’s retreat on Saturday, Oct. 27, sponsored by 28th St. Paul chili feed Gospel of Life Church. Theme will be THORNDALE—St. Paul Lutheran “Do you know God?” Speakers will be School Parent Teacher Foundation Pastor Ann Rios, Pastor Shirley Lange (PTF) will sponsor the 28th annual chili and Pastor Adelfa Davis. supper/fellowship night fund-raiser on Schedule for the retreat: 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7. Serving will begin registration; 9 a.m., opening prayer, at 5:30 p.m. at Fireman’s Hall. praise and worship; 9:30 a.m., Pastor Attractions will include silent and Rios; 10:15 a.m., break for Q&A; live auctions, a cake walk, and games 10:30 a.m., discussion groups; 11:15 for children. A dessert sale will offer a.m., Pastor Lange; noon, lunch break; cakes, pies and homemade ice cream. 1 p.m., praise and worship; 1:20, Door prizes will be given away Pastor Davis; 2:05, discussion groups; throughout the evening.—Audrey 2:40, final break; 3 p.m., altar call and Gamble, publicist. closing prayer.

FMI: Co-Pastor Maria Gonzales, 512-663-9963.

Hallelujah Festival The annual Community/City-Wide Hallelujah Festival will be held at New Benefit banquet Nov. 3 Jerusalem Church on Sunday, Oct. 28 THORNDALE—Mt. Zion Baptist from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., according to Church, Rev. L.E. Caldwell Sr., pastor, Rev. Dennis Brooks, pastor. will sponsor a benefit banquet from “This is a free event and everyone 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 in the in the community is invited,” he said. Thorndale Senior Citizens Hall, 200 New Jerusalem Church is located at South Cornelius Street.

103 Mulberry Street in Rockdale.

Special guest will be comedian FMI: Denitra Rideaux, 446-4910, or “MizT.” Tickets are $15 each. FMI: Adrianna Gutierrez, 446-5152.

Patricia Hawthorne, 512-352-5506, or Laverne Caldwell, 512-365-8612.

St. John’s Trunk or Treat

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Summit at Hillcrest, will hold a Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 in the church parking lot.

All children are invited to receive candy and goodies.

Lord’s Acre—St. John’s will hold its annual Lord’s Acre fund-raiser on Sunday, Nov. 4 from noon until 2 p.m. in fellowship hall. The event offers crafts, sweets, gift items, silent and live auctions and “meals in a minute.”

Barbecue plates will be served at noon.

Town Hall—Members and guests are invited to a Community of Faith Town Hall Meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 in the sanctuary to seek God’s

FBC early Sunday service

On Nov. 4, First Baptist Church of Rockdale will start a new early Sunday morning worship service. “Live Out Loud” (LOL) will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Family Life Center.

“LOL will be praise and worship for all ages and families,” said Leslie Hasselbach, spokesperson. “Please join us as we begin our new service.”

Sunday school will follow at 9:45 a.m. and traditional Sunday morning worship will continue to begin at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Trunk and treat—First Baptist Church will hold a Trunk and Treat event from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday

Oct. 31 in the church parking lot, Deron Clay, personal trainer. announced Meghaan Bow, publicist.

“Everyone is invited,” said Jo Ann Bradford, spokesperson.

‘Worshiping Wednesdays’ Bible study—RSBC hosts a women’s bible study at 9 a.m. Sundays.

New Hope Baptist Church, during Current topic: “Daring to Dance With October and November, is holding God.” “Worshiping Wednesdays” at 6:30 p.m.

“Everyone is invited. The message is brought by a different minister from Veterans trail ride this area,” said Deborah Crawford, MILANO—A veterans trail ride will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 at Morning publicist.

Trunk and treat—New Hope will Star Ranch near Milano, ranch owner host a Trunk and Treat on Wednes- Andy Isaacs announced. day, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 6:30 in the The ride will start at 9 a.m. and church parking lot, Crawford said. include a certified American Competitive Trail Horse Association trail.

Proceeds will benefit the Wounded ‘Christmas Child’ drive Warrior Project, Isaacs said.

First Baptist Church in Rockdale will Morning Star Ranch is located at again sponsor a Samaritan’s Purse 4701 CR 328. FMI: 512-455-2552, Operation Christmas Child gift drive. msrministries@aol.com.

“Get your shoe boxes, fill them and bring them to the First Baptist relay center to go out to children in different Fall Festival Sunday parts of the world,” said Barbara Clark, THORNDALE—First Baptist Church in Thorndale will host a Fall Festival spokesperson.

Collections days are Nov. 12-19 and Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30 to 8 p.m. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 Sunday, Oct. 28. p.m. weekdays, 9:30 to 11:30 Satur- Opening events will be carnival day and Sunday, with extra 5 to 7 p.m. games, bounce house, crafts, food and drinks and a drawing for a Ninhours Wednesday and Sunday. tendo Wii. At dusk the church will FMI: 446-5375 or 446-4207. hold its Trunk-or-Treat. Trick-or-treaters will pass by decorated car trunks, or Aglow Bible study backs of vehicles, as participants hand Rockdale Aglow Neighborhood Light- out candy. house is holding a Bible Study on Thursdays through Oct. 25 from 6 “There will be something fun for until 8 p.m. at Rockdale General Store, everyone,” said Heather Herrera, pub1201 W. Highway 79, according to licist. FMI: 412-429-0473.

Sabrina Thompson, publicist. Bible study leader is Sherra Floyd Thomas. Women on Mission

Rising Star BC events Rising Star Baptist Church Women’s Ministry will present a breast cancer awareness program at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Coordinator is Rosalind Green and speaker is Archillia Smith, breast cancer survivor.

Nutrition—A food, nutrition and fitness awareness family program will be held at Rising Star, 1055 Texas Street, on Monday, Nov. 5. Topics and speakers will be: 6:30 p.m., “Healthy Eating,” Cheryl Walker, county agent; 7:30, “Healthy Snacks,” Walker; 7:45, “Daily Fitness,”

Women on Mission of First Baptist Church met Oct. 11 in the Family Life Center for a study of Hosea led by Jane Robinson.

Others attending were Faye Simpson, Elaine Simpson, Elaine Holliman, Joyce Cryer, Ann Sonntag, Mary Lois Morgan, Margaret Caffey, Gladys Roberts and Jane Darwin.

Members also assembled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

On Nov. 7, Lynette Simpson Fischer will present a program on her recent mission trip to Ukraine with the Singing Men of Texas. Everyone is invited.—Elaine Simpson, reporter

The Rockdale Reporter Church Directory The local and area church information alternates each week.

ADINA CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 5892 CR 309, Lexington; Freddy Murphy, minister; Bible 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.

CROSS WALK CHURCH: 11196 N. Hwy. 77, Tanglewood; Rev. Jim Troxel, pastor; Sunday services, 10:45 a.m. Spirit filled and everyone welcomed.

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; 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; Sunday services 10 a.m. and 6 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, www.lightofchristministries.com.

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.

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: 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 A.M.E. 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; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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organizations The Reporter welcomes news from local organizations. There is no charge.

Email to bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

Aggie Moms to meet Nov. 5 at credit union Milam County Aggie Moms will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5 at Rockdale Federal Credit Union.

“The meeting is open to all mothers of Texas A&M Aggies and Blinn College Future Aggies from the Rockdale, Cameron, Milano and Thorndale areas, said Robin NEW LIONS—From left, Paul Dixon, past president, and Joey Galetka, Galbreath, spokesperson. membership chair of the Rockdale Noon Lions Club, with the club's FMI: 512-569-1742. newest members, Becky Ingram and Ken Switch.

PLACE OF HOPE—5 Starr Car Wash raised $325, along with donations, at their grand opening Oct. 6 to help with electrical supplies needed to finish work at Place of Hope. Volunteers Mike Carolan, James Bry- Milano jamboree mer and Chuck Sheldon are just a few of the people who have donated their labor to this project. Pictured coming up Saturday are (L-R) Charles Starr; the ladies from Place of Hope, Ginger Green, JoAnn Browning, Mary Phillips; Kevin MILANO—The monthly Milano Starr; and volunteers Carolan, Brymer and Sheldon. If you would like to help support Place of Hope, mail Junction Country Jamboree will donations to P.O. Box 1674, Rockdale, TX 76567. be held Saturday, Oct.27 at the Milano Civic Center, with music to start at 7 p.m.

“All visitors and musicians are invited,” said Tena Galbreath, publicist. “This will be the last one until January 2013, as there will be no shows in November or December,” she said.

Many consumers use debit, if you don't want to risk paying first two days, under the law you credit and prepaid cards, often these fees, and future debit card could lose much more.

Tina Fey book topic interchangeably, to purchase goods transactions will be declined if Your liability for the fraudulent for reading club here and services. However, these three you don't have the funds in your use of a prepaid card currently types of cards are quite different. account," explained FDIC Con- differs depending on the type of Thursday Reading Club memConsider the following. sumer Affairs Specialist Heather card. Federal law treats payroll bers held their October meeting Each card works differently. St. Germain. cards the same as debit cards, but at the home of Charlotte Rogers.

If you use a credit card, you are Similarly, a credit card issuer currently there are no federal con- Refreshments were served and borrowing money that you must may decline a transaction that sumer protections limiting your Annette Stone presented a propay back, in addition to interest, if puts you over your credit limit losses with other general-purpose, gram on “Bossy Pants,” a novel you do not pay the balance in full unless you have explicitly agreed reloadable prepaid cards and store by Tina Fey. by the due date. But, if you use a to pay a fee to permit over-the- gift cards. The Consumer Finan- Joan Ratliff, club president, led debit card, which is issued by your limit transactions. cial Protection Bureau is consid- the business meeting. The Novembank and linked to your checking Prepaid cards are sometimes ering increasing the consumer ber meeting will be in the home of or savings account, the money marketed with celebrity endorse- protections for prepaid cards, but Dana Caffey with the program to taken from the account is yours ments and promotional offers. any action is likely to be a year or be given by Peggy Cooke.—Dana Caffey, reporter and you will never incur interest "While some prepaid card offers more away. charges. seem attractive, remember that In addition, the funds you place With prepaid cards, you are you may have to pay various fees on a prepaid card may or may not Matinee cub hears spending the money deposited on the card," said Susan Boenau, be covered by deposit insurance folk music program onto them, and they usually aren't Chief of the FDIC's Consumer in the event of a bank failure, The October meeting of the linked to your checking or savings Affairs Section. "These costs may depending on how the account Matinee Musical Club was held account. Prepaid products include include monthly fees, charges for where the funds are held is set in the home of Marie Gest with "general-purpose reloadable" loading funds onto the card, and up and whether the bank or the Lisa Loewe and Donnie Rinn card issuer's records at the time co-hosting. cards, which display a network fees for each transaction." brand such as American Express, As an alternative to a tradi- of the bank closing identify each A f ter ref re sh ment s, L i sa Discover, MasterCard, or Visa; tional checking account or prepaid cardholder's ownership interest. Loewe, president, opened the gift cards for purchases at stores; card, consumers who don't plan to For all cards, industry practices business meeting. Dixie Whitand payroll cards for employer write checks but do want to bank may further limit your losses, so more accompanied the singing deposits of salary or government electronically may want to consid- check with your card issuer. of the song of the month. benefit payments. Be aware of the er opening a "checkless" transac- Also take steps to guard any Gloria Thrasher reported on possibility of unanticipated fees tion account that allows you to pay cards from thieves. Never provide her summer trip to Music in the and, with certain types of these bills and make purchases online or any numbers in response to an Ozarks in Arkansas. She also told unsolicited phone call, e-mail, text of her visit to Crystal Bridges, a cards, the potential for limited with a debit card. consumer protections against Your liability for an unautho- message or other communication new art museum and 100-acre unauthorized transactions. rized transaction varies depending you didn't originate. Immediately Watch for fees. You may be on the type of card. Federal law review your statement for unaucharged an overdraft fee if you limits your losses to a maximum thorized transactions. use a debit card for a purchase of $50 if a credit card is lost or To learn more about the three but there aren't enough funds in stolen. For a debit card, your max- types of payment cards, visit www. the account and you have given imum liability under federal law is fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/ your bank written permission to $50 if you notify your bank within information/ncpw/index.html, charge you for allowing the trans- two business days after learning of which includes an FDIC "quick action to go through. "You can the loss or theft of your card. But, guide" to understanding the difalways revoke that authorization if you notify your bank after those ferences in the cards.

Debit, credit, prepaid cards: there are differences

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Thursday, Oct. 25 at Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Members will be making baby blankets.

Visitors and new members are always welcome, said Eddie Davidson. FMI: 446-6316.

Milam County Lions Club Grief support meetings Food Drive under way

Rockdale Noon Lions Club is collecting food for the Rockdale Food Pantry during the Lions Milam County Food Drive, according to Gloria Thrasher, spokesperson.

Non-perishable food is being collected at The Rockdale Reporter at 221 E. Cameron Ave. in

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CAMERON—Standards Hospice is holding Grief Support Group meetings from 5 to 6 p.m. each second and fourth Wednesdays, according to Greg Nichols, bereavement coordinator. Location is Standards Hospice, 115 N. Central, Cameron. FMI: 254-2840045, extension 2013.

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Food, nutrition, fitness topics at Nov. 5 program Porter-Lawhon vows said

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ontrolling our food portions, selecting nutritious foods and making time for regular exercise are very hard habits to develop. On Monday, Nov. 5 a “Food, Nutrition and Fitness Awareness Program” will help motivate you and your family to make healthy lifestyle choices. The program will be held at the Rising Star Baptist Church in Rockdale (1055 Texas Street) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is also sponsoring the healthy lifestyle program.

Healthy Eating Tips will start the program at 6:30 p.m. I will be presenting a program on watching portions and calories while making nutritious meals and snacks. At the end of the program a healthy snack will be served.

Fitness will be the topic for the second part of the program.

Deron Clay, fitness coach at SNAP Fitness in Rockdale, will present fitness information.

Hopefully he can motivate us to start or increase our fitness activities.

This is a program for the whole family to attend and the public is welcome. Everyone eats and everyone needs to stay fit. If you have questions or need additional information, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 254-697-7045 or Jo Ann Bradford, jybrad@aol.com.

NOV E M BE R HOL I DAY

COMMENTS FROM CHERYL Cheryl Walker

ACTIVITIES—November will offer three activities to get you in the mood for the holiday season.

Mark your calendar and come join the holiday fun at one or more of the activities in November. For additional information or questions about these events, contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Milam County Office at 100 E. 1st Street in Cameron, 254-697-7045 or email ce-walker@tamu.edu or go to the website milam.agrilife.org and look under events.

CHRISTMAS COTTAGE— On Friday, Nov. 2 stop by Bea’s Kitchen in Cameron from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for shopping and eating.

The Milam County Extension Education Association Members and the Family and Consumer Sciences Committee are sponsoring the event to get you in the mood for the holiday season. You will be able to shop at a variety of craft, decorating and gift booths.

This is a come and stay as long as you can Christmas Cottage that is sure to get you in the mood to prepare for the holidays.

The Extension Education Club members will have a variety of

delicious lunch, snack, dessert items for you to enjoy. You can select from stew, chili, stuffed baked potatoes and a variety of homemade desserts.

We still have a few spaces available, cost is $20 for a table.

C ontac t t he Texa s A g r iL ife Extension Service-Milam County office for additional information, 254-697-7045 or 7047.

FALL TOUR TIME—Nov. 16 is the date for the Fall Tour sponsored by the Milam and Lee County Extension Education Association members. Anyone is welcome to sign-up and join us for a day trip to the Heritage Village near Woodville, Livingston Trade Days and Santa’s Wonderland hayride through the lights in College Station.

The trip will cost $80 which includes: all-you-can-eat lunch at the Heritage Village, a tour of Heritage Village, hayride at Santa’s Wonderland and charter bus ride. One bus will leave from Rockdale and a second bus will leave from Giddings.

Heritage Village is a living museum of pioneer history, with a main street that is right out of the mid-1800’s. You will be able to walk through an old-time blacksmith shop, check out a railroad depot, visit a livery stable or any one of the community’s log cabins. The Pickett House Restaurant will serve us a boarding house style “all-you-can-

eat” fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, country vegetables, cobbler, biscuits and cornbread meal to everyone on the tour.

After a tour of the village, we will board the buses for a short ride to Livingston Trade Days. You will have time to walk through covered pavilions and open air lots to shop and look.

The day will end with a hayride through the Santa’s Wonderland of Lights in College Station. It will be an unforgettable evening celebrating the holidays with friends under millions of lights.

You will also be able to relax and enjoy the unique shops or sit around a cozy campfire listening to live music at Santa’s Town.

For registration information, contact the extension office.

HOL IDAY GIF T EXCH A NGE—Milam County 4-Hers are conducting the 18th annual Holiday Gift Idea Exchange from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 19 at Bea’s Kitchen in Cameron. 4-Hers from across the county will demonstrate holiday gift, decoration and food items.

Persons that attend the event will get lots of ideas to add to their holiday celebration from the handout of recipes and project directions. You will also enjoy door prizes and refreshments prepared by the 4-Hers. ce-walker@tamu.edu

SCHOOL MENUS ROCKDALE Breakfast Fruit, cereal and milk served daily.

Monday—Sausage big bite.

Tuesday—Egg and cheese biscuit.

Wednesday—Cinnamon roll.

Thursday-Friday—not available.

Elementary and Intermediate Lunch Milk served daily.

Monday—Barbecue beef sandwich, spaghetti with chicken, ham and cheese sandwich, steamed broccoli.

Tuesday—Beefy nachos with Spanish rice, cheese pizza, chicken salad sandwich, steamed baby carrots.

Wednesday—Macaroni and cheese, beef tacos, crispy chicken salad, seasoned corn kernels.

Thursday-Friday—not available.

Junior High Lunch Milk served daily.

Monday—Beef pepper steak, chile garlic chicken stir fry, beefy nachos, pepperoni and jalapeño pizza, beef fingers, ham and cheese sandwich, grilled chicken salad, steamed broccoli.

Tuesday—Turkey pot pie, beef lo mein, beef burrito, supreme pizza, deli stacker sandwich, Italian salad, steamed baby carrots.

Wednesday—Baked ziti, breadstick, veggie lo mein, cheese enchilada, buffalo chicken pizza, beef fingers, chicken salad sandwich, crispy chicken salad, seasoned corn kernels.

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High School Lunch Milk served daily.

Monday—Pepper steak with onion, chicken chile garlic stir fry, pepperoni and jalapeño pizza, beefy nachos, steamed broccoli.

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Wednesday—Baked ziti, breadstick, beef lo mean, buffalo chicken pizza, cheese enchilada, seasoned corn kernels.

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THORNDALE Breakfast Fruit, juice, milk, bottled water, chips, cookies, yogurt and ice cream offered daily.

Cereal available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Monday—Cinnamon toast.

Tuesday—Scrambled eggs, toast.

Wednesday—Waffles, sausage.

Thursday—Pop-Tart.

Friday—Bacon and egg taco.

Lunch Milk, vegetables, fruit, bottled water, juice, chips, cookies, yogurt and ice cream offered daily. Sandwiches and salads available Monday through Thursday.

Monday—Pizza, Hot Pocket.

Tuesday—Steak fingers, popcorn chicken.

Wednesday—Chili-cheese nachos, burrito.

Thursday—Meatloaf, chicken patty.

Friday—Chickenburger, spicy chickenburger, hamburger.

Milano Breakfast Milk and juice served daily.

Monday—Mini pancake, sausage patty, mixed fruit.

Tuesday—Cinnamon roll, sausage link, peaches.

Wednesday—Cinnamon waffles, sausage patty, applesauce.

Thursday—Biscuit sausage, pears.

Friday—Banana muffin, yogurt, Mandarin oranges.

Lunch Milk served daily.

Monday—Sausage wrap, baked beans, coleslaw, peaches.

Tuesday — Hot ham and cheese, steamed broccoli, romaine salad, pineapple.

Wednesday—Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garden salad, garlic bread, pears.

Thursday—Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, roll, Mandarin oranges.

Friday—Cheeseburger, celery sticks, apples.

GAUSE Breakfast Cereal, toast, jelly, juice, milk and fruit served daily.

Monday—Yogurt.

Tuesday—Breakfast burrito.

Wednesday—Pancakes-on-a-stick.

Thursday—Breakfast pizza.

Friday—Pig-in-a-blanket.

Lunch Meal-to-go, milk and fruit served daily.

Chef salads offered daily to sixth, seventh and eighth-grades. Baked potatoes available daily to third through eighth grades.

Monday—Cowboy soup, grilled cheese sandwich, cookie.

Tuesday— Cat f ish, macaroni and cheese, bread, broccoli.

Wednesday—Pizza, garden salad, corn.

Thursday—Chicken fajita, pinto beans, Spanish rice, carrot sticks.

Friday—Hamburger, salad, fries.

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The daughters of the groom, Sara Muise and Martha Fr ieder ick sen, were in attendance.

A meal and wedding cake was shared by all.

T he br id e i s a r e t i r i n g teacher at Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Gatesville. The groom is a retired IBM customer engineer.

The couple honeymooned among the bride’s donkeys at The Little House in the Cow Pasture.

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In Loving Memory...

Rick Powell January 30, 1947 ~ October 26, 2011 We love and miss you!

Love, Heidi and Kristi

Happy 65th Anniversary to my wife Lavon!

And our love goes out to our extended family, Cliff & Suzzanne Clark and their 3 boys and families: Trey and Sharon and their son J.T., Chad and Kelly and their son and daughter Hunter and Carlee Jack,

Cody and Tami and son Case Fisher

Love, Jack and Lavon Clark

There aren’t enough words to convey our family’s appreciation in our time of grief. Thank you to all the people who showed us their support over these past three years. We give our heartfelt thanks for all the gifts of sentiment, flowers and food. Your kind words and prayers have given us much comfort in this difficult time.

We all appreciate your support as we mourn the loss of our family member.

Melvin Boyce Eiland was a loving, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a just and fair supervisor to the men who worked under him in his time in construction, as they were his family also. He was a good humored man who loved to laugh, and he will be fondly remembered and missed by us all.

Special thanks go to the staff at Cameron Nursing Center and Dr. Michael Locklear in the support and care of our loved one.

Special thanks to the men who ser ved as pallbearers: Calvin Tynes, Billy Bob Eiland, Michael Boyd Davenport II, Harry Sicko Jr., Boyce DuBois and Steven Bairfield; and honorary pallbearers: Randy Naumann, Elroy Sicko, Mark Eiland and Aaron Tynes.

Thank you also to Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home for their part in our farewell to our beloved. Also, to Brother Jack Chelf for the beautiful eulogy he delivered and to the ladies at First Baptist Church for the luncheon they prepared for us. You are all greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, The Eiland Family

October 25, 2012

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Relay team holding haunted hay ride fund-raiser Oct. 26-31

By Kay Lagrone Reporter correspondent

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ocal Relay For Life team, Team Tammy, will hold a haunted hay ride fund-raiser each evening Oct. 26-31 (weather permitting) with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. There will be regular hay rides for the little ones.

Cost is $3 per person and children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The rides will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. Location for the event is 2.6 miles west of Milano on US Highway 79. Watch for signs on the road.

Hot dogs, chips, drinks and hot chocolate will be available for purchase as well. For more information, contact Tammy Storey at 512-455-2742.

The annual trunk-or-treat event sponsored by the Milano

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High School student council on Halloween will be held downtown this year. It is normally held at the high school parking lot.

The event will run from 5-7 p.m. but those giving out treats are welcome to set up earlier or stay later if they wish. Folks who live out in the country and might not get as many trick-or-treaters are also welcome to come set up to get candy downtown.

For more information, contact student council advisor Jayla Mohr at 412-455-9333.

Don’t forget that the Milano ISD PATCH Club is still collecting Reporter/Teresa Ging “Box Tops For Education.” There are several containers around ‘SUPERIOR’ PERFORMANCE—The Thorndale High School Bulldog rating from the contest judges. This is not an advancing year for Class town you can drop off the box Band competed at the 2012 Region 18/26 marching contest in Giddings A bands. The THS band did advance to the state marching contest in tops, including the post office, on Saturday. The band and its members received a Division 1 (superior) 2011 as a Class 2A school, finishing second. water department and school offices. The box tops are sent in and the school earns free money.

Gause ISD students to observe Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31

By Wanda Lee

Reporter correspondent

G

ause ISD students w ill be observing Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 23-31.

Activities planned are Elect to be Drug Free Rally Day (Oct. 24), Paws-tively Drug and Bully Free (Oct. 25, wear Bears shirts), Follow Your Dreams (Oct. 26, wear your pajamas), Team Up Against Bullying (Oct. 29, wear your favorite team jersey), Give Drugs a Boot (Oct. 30, wear your boots), Drug Free I Can Be Anything I Want to Be On Halloween (Oct. 31, dress up as what you want to do when you grow up).

Remember that this Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. is the Gause 4-H Club Fall carnival fund-raiser. It will be held in the Gause School gym this year. In the past it has been in the cafeteria. There will be games and concession stand starting at 5:30.

Then at 6:30 p.m. there will be a costume contest for the youngsters. That will be followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Please come and support this youth organization. Money made will help fund activities for the Gause 4-H Club members in club, county, district and state 4-H activities they have the opportunity to participate in.

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gause news try teams participated in the district meet in Round Rock on Monday afternoon.

There was a large number of Gause youth who participated in the many different activities of the Rockdale Fair this past week.

I hope I can give you names and results of their participation next week. I can say the most fun thing was watching the kids participate in the pig scramble.

The family and I enjoyed visiting with people that we hadn’t seen in years. With Wayne and I it seems that we are going and Who do you thank for making the 2012 Fair a success? These folks, they’re the crowd in the buyers arena at Saturday sale. doing more since we have grandchildren into so many different activities and we are really having a good time.

Reporter fair photos in this issue Donnie and Maxine McBee attended the wedding of a grandby Mike Brown, Cliff Dungan and daughter in the Houston area on Marie Bakken Saturday and Lois Wilkins was in LaPorte to attend the wedding of one of her granddaughters.

The Gause soccer teams will have their final games of the season this Saturday in Cameron.

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October 25, 2012

MANOR OAKS NEWS Manor Oaks would like to thank the community for donating to our parking pass fund-raiser this weekend during the Fair.

We raised over $500 that will go directly to our residents for entertainment, field trips, activities, arts and crafts.

We would like to send out a special thank you to Mine Services Inc. for their help with this fund-raiser.

On Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m., Manor Oaks will host their first annual Monster Mash. We encourage you to join us in your funny costumes for games and entertainment.

On Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m., we invite all of our younger ghosts and goblins to trick-or-treat at our facility. Our residents are looking forward to giving out candy.

Manor Oaks is a non-profit organization and we depend on the support of our community.

For more information, call Michelle Morgan at 512-4465893. Manor Oaks Rehab & Nursing Center is located at 222 S FM 487 in Rockdale.

From left, RFA president James Birkhead presents outstanding board junior member to Jacob Willingham, outstanding member to Paul Freeman. John Fisher served as auctioneer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Taken from community calendars.

For additions, call 446-5838.

Birthdays October 25—Daniel Shaw, Michelle Barber, Paul Clark, Kent Pendleton.

October 26—John Ray, Geneva Gandy, Clifton Hopcus, Denice Doss, Rose Rek, Dana Schoppe, Melanie Moody, Wenda Dyer, Jim Eanes, Haley Miller.

October 27—Terry Johnson, Joey Wall, Brianna Roth, Bo Davis, Taryn Arledge, Ward Roddam.

October 28—Sean Maguire, Warren Drew, Alma Gray, Emerson Hirt, Kathy Martin.

October 29—Shannon Scasta, Loretta Wall, Charlotte Starr, Sonny Gabriel, Jay Brown, Jack Huff, D’Lynn Thompson.

October 30—Sterling Robertson, Helen Wenzel, Kevin Rolan, Tanya Baker.

October 31—Aspyn Anderson, Kenny Sheppard, Hannah René Hux, Michael Young, Casey Daniels, Brian Finney, Lillian Galbreath, Vickie New, James McIrvin.

Anniversaries October 25—Wendell and Tara Cryer.

October 29—Barry and Becky Phillips.

October 30—Charlie and Claudette Williams.

October 31—Sean and Christina Maguire, James McIrvin.

Lots of ways to have fun at the Rockdale Fair, whether it’s checking out the antler collection in the New Salem HD Clubhouse during the home economics competition (above) or sliding into the weekend at the carnival (left).

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he University interscholastic League took another step in their efforts to make sure everybody makes the playoffs on Monday as the UIL legislative council proposed to split up Class 3A into two divisions, joining the remaining classifications, which are already divided.

It will also add a fourth playoff team beginning next season.

While RISD superintendent Dr. Howell Wright and RISD Athletic Director Jeff Miller basically support the amendment for equality’s sake, it may be a moot point for the Rockdale school district.

Because of waning enrollment, the Tigers may be included in Class 2A in UIL’s next bi-annual reclassifiction in 2014.

“I will vote to support the scenario for the 2013 team sport season (it also adds a fourth playoff team to all team sports),” Dr. Wright said.

“Football will have two schools from each district represented in both divisions (one and two). The way our district is aligned four out of the five teams that participate in football would make the playoffs.

“I am voting to support the provision because it allows our students to follow the same or similar guidelines as the other UIL conferences.

“I am torn,” Miller said. “In regards to the playoffs being expanded to the top four teams in each district, I have mixed emotions.

“First of all I think that four teams from a district of five, six or seven teams is too many.

On the other hand, the UIL had to do something to level the playing field for the small schools in 3A.” Currently, 4A and 5A take the top four from each district.

The two largest enrollment schools go Division I and the two smallest schools go Division II. This generally keeps a “small” 4A or 5A from playing someone twice their size in the play-offs.

Currently A and 2A are divided prior to the season starting which ensures that teams are playing other teams similar in size.

Class 3A takes the top three teams with the largest going big school and the next two going small school.

“Rockdale is in absolutely the worst position that any school in the state can be in,” said Miller. “3A districts range from 450 to 1,005 students and are not divided prior to district competition.

“Also, since the team with the highest enrollment goes division I and then the next largest school goes division II, a team like Rockdale (which turned in 474 students but is more in the range of 440 now) could easily play a school with over 900 students in the playoffs. There is no way that is fair in any team sport.”

For example: six of the 32 districts in class 3A consist of three teams with an enrollment of over 900 students.

Meaning second and third place teams both could be in the small school bracket with Rockdale.

“Going to four teams making the play-offs really only benefits football in regards to leveling the playing field because the other sports will still be thrown into the same play-off tournament regardless of size,” Miller said. “The only way to make it completely fair is to split the districts by size prior to district competition.”

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Tigers looking out for No. 1 Talented Rattlers have earned their lofty status Coming off the euphoria of succeeding in a must-win situation, the Rockdale Tigers will have little time to enjoy their accomplishment with No. 1 ranked Navasota lying in wait Friday.

“We showed a lot about the character of these kids,” Rockdale Coach Jeff Miller said

after the 45-13 win over Madisonville Friday. “It would have been real easy for them to fold up and it didn’t happen.

“We had to dominate and we did. It was as good a game as we have played all year.”

Coming off a bye-week, Navasota (7-0 overall, 1-0 in District 18-3A) has conquered the Tigers six straight times and leads the series 6-5, including a 53-14 thumping last season at Tigerland Field.

While the Kadarius Baker Air Navasota quarterback Kadarius Baker has thrown for over 2,200 See NO.1, page 5C yards and 27 touchdowns, but the Rattler defense also begs top billing and has allowed just 43 points on the year.

rockdale at navasota What: Rockdale Tigers (4-4, 1-1) at No. 1 Navasota Rattlers (7-0, 1-0).

Where: Rattler Stadium (5,000 capacity, Fieldturf).

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

The line: Navasota by 28.

Last week: Rockdale def. Madisonville 45-13; Navasota was idle.

Last year: Navasota, 53-14.

Series record: Navasota leads 6-5.

Rattler to watch: No. 15, Sr. AllState QB Kadarius Baker.

If you go: Take 79 to Hwy 6 South in Hearne towards Bryan. In Navasota, exit left on Hwy. 90. Stadium is to the left. 70-mile trip.

Best place to eat: Wrangler’s Steakhouse, next to the stadium.

Madisonville 13

Rockdale 45

Still standing Big Blue gets off the mat to keep playoff hopes alive

BY MIKE BROWN Reporter Editor

Reporter/Cliff Dungan

The Rockdale passing game was back in earnest Friday night as senior quarterback Ethan Brinkley threw for 292 yards. Receiver Austin Caffey (above) went over the middle and hauled in four tosses for 33 yards.

Spikers fall to league champs 2012 season was a roller coaster rode The Rockdale Lady Tigers closed out their 2012 season with a 25-20, 25-17, 21-25, 25-8 loss to District 18-3A champion College Station on the road Tuesday night.

The Lady Tigers end the year 9-20 overall and 2-8 in league play.

“This season was an interesting ride,” said Coach Jason Williams, who just completed his fourth season here. “We went up and down quite a bit.

18-3A volleyball

District Season

W L W L College Station 9 1 25 12 Caldwell 9 1 20 8

Madisonville 5 5 17 18 Rockdale 2 8 9 20 Navasota 2 8 8 29 Taylor 1 9 6 32

We got better at certain strategies and skills.

“We saw a glimmer of what it takes to make it to the playoffs and the mentality required for it.

The seniors did a great job this year in improving their skill to

help the team.”

Against College Station (25-12, 9-1), middle blocker Shelby Evans pulled the trigger on 12 kills and scooped up 17 digs.

Lisa Vest followed with eight kills, while Morgan Laughlin recorded 10 digs and served up two aces, Mirissa Mireles 14 assists, Amanda Boyd 11 assists and Morgan Fischer 10 digs.

Rockdale fell to Madisonville (17-18, 5-5) on Friday 19-25, 25-17, 25-14, 25-23 in a battle in which the Lady Tigers jumped out early.

Evans paved the way with 12 kills and 12 digs, while Mireles logged 16 assists and 16 digs, Boyd 12 assists and Haley Wright 12 digs.

Needing a big statement to inject themselves into the District 18AAA race, the Rockdale Tigers did exactly that Friday, routing Madisonville 45-13 Friday before a sparse Fair Friday crowd at Tiger Field.

It was a laugher for the home team, finally getting healthier after a series of injuries, great and small.

Big Blue scored with razzle-dazzle—a pass from a reverse and another TD set up by a flea flicker—but also drove 61 yards on a good-looking 11-play drive in the third period that featured two fourth down conversions and gutsy second efforts by QB Ethan Brinkley and receivers Austin Caffey and Peace Loth.

Brinkley threw 31 times and completed 21 for 292 yards as Big Blue came out gunslinging—its first play was a 34-yard flea flicker—and RHS didn’t put its passing attack back in the holster until the Tigers were ahead by four TDs in the fourth quarter.

Defensively, James David, Caffey, Ladontice Coats, Josh Pelzel, Markus Hayes and the Tigers kept blue-chip Pony running back Dontae Crist from being a factor.

Crist raced for 39 yards on his first carry and only 49 the rest of the way.

Madisonville took 13 plays to drive a tortuous 57 yards to its only offensive TD. The Ponies’ only other score was a fluke 85-yard tipped pass return.

Bottom line. It was Big Blue’s night and it just wasn’t Madisonville’s.

Each team downed the ball inside See STANDING, page 5C

Amanda Boyd recorded 23 assists in the Lady Tigers’ final two volleyball outings of the season.

Reporter/ Cliff Dungan

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October 25, 2012

area football

Off week fortuitous for Dawgs as they heal up After dropping district opener, Thorndale aims to get back on track THORNDALE—While schools have practically no input into when an open date pops up on the calendar, Thorndale couldn’t have asked for a more fortuitous time for a week off.

“We needed a week off for all our injuries,” said Thorndale Coach Brent Brevard. “We had six out versus Weimar. We finReporter/Holly Jentsch ished the game with seventeen, Dominique Messer picked off a Somerville pass and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown in the so mostly we are healing.” first quarter to push Milano ahead 29-0. Messer also recovered a fumble for a score.

Price Miller, Eric Guzman, Devin Fisher, Bailey O’Campo, Sam Stockton, and Sean Scheffell, were all on the shelf in the loss to Weimar in the District 13A-Div. I opener.

Guzman and O’Campo are lost for the season while Miller—a two-way starter—is not expected back until the final week of the year.

Before his injury, Miller had run for 205 yards and three scores and was also a top tackler.

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W L W L Pts Opp Thorndale’s top return man Burton 2 0 6 1 243 112 averaging almost 30 yards on 2 0 4 3 170 140 Somerville Milano Bartlett kickoffs.

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Also, leading rusher Darius Granger

1 1 3 4 166 167 43-86 Rushing 39-254 Reporter Staff Writer 0-8-3 Passing 1-2-0 Somerville 0 2 1 6 44 317 Brooks is questionable for Friday Passing yards 35 Snook 0 0 2 0 7 94 207 night’s contest.

Total yards 289 MILANO—Milano got on the 86 The sophomore has run for 679 winning side of things Friday, 5-25.8 Punts-average 5-39.2 This week—Milano at Granger, Burton yards and 10 touchdowns and was 3-1 Fumbles 4-1 easily cruising past the Somer- 1-5 Penalties 5-55 at Bartlett, Snook at Somerville. limited to 13 yards against Wei Last week—Milano 49, Somerville 2; mar on just three carries. ville Yeguas 49-2 at Pruett Field.

Bartlett 27, Snook 0; Burton 33, Granger During their time off, the BullScore by quarters It was the first win for Milano 20.

Somerville 0 0 2 0— 2 in three weeks, as the Eagles had dogs were also up for some fine 29 13 7 0—49 lost its district opener to Burton Milano tuning.

MILANO SEASON LEADERS on Oct. 12 and their final pre-dis “ We fo c u se d on a re a s of Scoring summary RUSHING—Millar 74-584 6TD; First quarter trict game to Chilton on Sept. 28. improvement that need to be Sanders 53-295 6TD; Pack 35-214 The team had an open date on MILANO — Chance Pack 5 run (Toby Sand- TD; Gallarado 21-143 3TD; Walton made and worked on those,” ers kick) 10:14 Oct. 5.

Brevard said.

33-84 TD; Neal 10-63 TD. MILANO—Jordan Millar 59 run (Sanders Milano now sits 1-1 in District kick) 7:48 PASSING—Sanders 19-56-2 320 In the 27-9 loss to Weimar, 13A-II and 5-2 on the season. MILANO — Sanders 5 run (Sanders kick) yards 4TD; Millar 7-20-0 119 yards the usually potent Thorndale 3TD; Walton 1-2-0 36 yards; Jentsch offense struggled, managing just They will travel to Granger on 2:51 Messer 40 intercep- 1-2-0 27 yards TD. Friday night with the playoff MILANO—Dominique 232 total yards and season-lows tion return (Rhett Endsley pass from Derek RECEIVING—Messer 17-407 7TD; picture already on the line. of 120 yards rushing and 11 first Walton) 1:25 Millar 3-47 TD; Mader 4-23; Grimes Somerville falls to 1-6 on the Second quarter downs.

2-16.

MILANO—Sanders 1 run (Sanders kick) year and 0-2 in league play.

“We didn’t make a couple of

TACKLES—Messer 86, Ellison 48, “We weren’t terrible, but we 11:54 plays in the third quarter that we Prazak 37, Millar 36, Jentsch 27, MILANO—Messer fumble recovery in end wend simple on Friday night,” zone (run failed) 5:39 Ferrara 26, Hairston 26, Walton 24, needed to make,” Brevard said.

Milano head coach Craig Jentsch Rowan 21.

Third quarter said. “We punted more times that MILANO—Junior Gallarado 3 run (Sanders we probably had to. It is hard to kick) 4:53 that spot with the winner of the defensive line be too critical with our reserves SOMERVILLE—Somerville tackled Walton in end zone for safety 0:21 Milano-Granger game. in during the second half.”

Jentsch said that Granger will Leaders Five different Eagles scored be a tough battle for Milano, but RUSHING—Milano: Sanders 7-74 2TD; the team will be ready. against Somerville.

1-59 TD; Gallarado 5-44 TD; Walton Junior Chance Pack found the Millar 14-40; Pack 5-26 TD; Mitchell Neal 4-9; “They run power football,” end zone for the first time this Cole Sheppard 1-2. Somerville: Jarrett Jentsch said of Granger. “We can season, scoring on a five yard run Halford 32-91; Marlon Nuttal 7-7; James stop them, but they will be hard THURSDAY: The junior varsity in the first quarter’s 10:14 mark. Burns 13-(12). to stop all night.”

Sanders 1-2-0 35 and freshmen teams will com The point after kick by Toby PASSING—Milano:

In 2011, Milano’s perfect record yards. Somerville: Burns 0-8-3 0 yards.

Sanders was true. Sanders was RECEIVING — Milano: Messer 1-35. was erased in the last regular sea- bine to play the remainder of the five for five on PATs, hitting three Somerville: none. son game to Granger, which also games for the season. They will TACKLES—Trent Ellison 16, Messer 9, in the first quarter alone. determined the district cham- host Navasota this week with Jordan Millar broke open on a Makenan Hairston 7, Tyler Prazak 5, Jon- pions. The Lions outlasted the game time set for 5:30 p.m. The athon Reyes 5.

59 yard scoring run on his only Eagles 6-0. It was the only game junior high Tigers are idle. carry of the night with 7:48 left last year that Milano was held in the first frame. scoreless. Granger made a deep Rockdale’s eigth grade squad Sanders scored from five yards their first points on the score- run in the playoffs, reaching the secured the only w in of the board since Sept. 7. junior high Thursday Tigers, out with 2:51 left in the first. regional semifinals.

Milano scored on defense too. The Somerville defensive line “We are going to have to play a taking down Madisonville 30-6.

Dominique Messer intercepted a smothered Eagle reserve quarter- lot sharper than we did (against The win moves the team to 2-4 on the season and 1-0 in Yegua pass by James Burns at the back Derek Walton in the Eagles Granger),” Jentsch said.

Somerville 40, running it back for end zone to score a safety with 21 The Lions are coming off a district play. seconds left in the frame.

All of the Tiger points came a touchdown.

33-20 loss to Burton last week.

Rhett Endsley would catch “They played with character Joel Sifuentes led the team’s in the first half of play. In the a pass from Derek Walton just and pride and good sportsman rushing game with 73 yards on first quarter, quarterback David across the goal line for the two ship,” Jentsch said of Somerville. 13 carries. Preston Jimenez, Franklin hit Davion Ford on a By the numbers point conversion with 1:25 left in David Torres and Jake Kaderka 70-yard touchdown pass, with

Sanders led the Eagles with 74 all scored in the loss. the opening frame.

Ford taking in the conversion Leading 29-0 at the beginning yards on seven carries.

Kickoff for Friday’s game is run as well. of the second quarter, the Eagles Milano threw the ball just two 7:30 p.m.

Another Rockdale score in would add two more touchdowns times, with Sanders connecting the first quarter had Ford scamSub-varsity with Messer on a 35 yard game. Milano’s junior high team pering in from 50 yards out. before the half.

Sanders dove in from the one to Sophomore Trent E l lison defeated Somerville on the road Franklin connected with Josh led the team in tackles with 16 Thursday night 32-6. The team Barker for the two point converopen the second quarter.

Messer would score again on against the Yeguas. is now 3-2 on the season and 1-1 sion pass.

Scouting Granger defense when Somerville would in district play.

In the second quarter, Frankfumble the ball in their own end Milano’s game against Granger Kyle King had two rushing lin found paydirt from two yards zone. The two-point conversion (3-4, 1-1) on Friday has playoff touchdowns, threw for a score out. Quentin White would run in run failed, but the Eagles took a implications for both squads. and returned a kickoff for a The Eagles and Lions are 1-1 in touchdown. Christian Thurman the two points to follow.

42-0 lead into the break.

Ford rounded out the Tiger’s Milano added one final touch- league play, both losing to Burton also rushed for a TD and caught points with a 35-yard run in the down in the third, when Junior and beating Somerville. Neither a King pass for a score. second.

Gallarado scored from three squad has played Bartlett, who Both junior high and junior Coaches listed standouts as yards out with 4:53 left in the like Burton, is setting at 2-0 atop varsity teams will host Granger Daniel Banda, Tristan Ramos, the district standings. Those two on Thursday at Pruett Field. The third.

Zach Montelongo, Braden Hart Late in the third, the Yeguas, teams play on Friday. junior high game will start at 5:30 ley, Luke Elliston and White. who never seemed to quit and The Barlett-Burton loser would p.m. with the JV to follow.

Seventh grade suited out just 14 players, got fall to second place and be tied for The RHS seventh grade squad lost their second game in a row, falling to Madisonville 12-6.

Jacqualy n Craword had a 70-yard touchdown in the third quarter for the Tigers’ only score, his 21st touchdown of the season.

Josh Springer intercepted a pass in the Madisonville end zone and returned it 50 yards in the second quarter.

Coaches noted outstanding play from team members Angel Banda, Jason Wilson, JR Hinojosa, Rey Vega and Springer. ) weeks The seventh grade team had (Minimum of four been undefeated on the year until losing to Taylor last week.

The team is now 4-2 on the year and 0-2 in district play.

Eagles yada-yada Yeguas 49-2 for first district win Dangerous Granger on tap Friday night in critical game milano 49, somerville 2

13a-II Standings

Senior Price Miller—a twoway starter for the Bulldogs— is one of six players who missed out on the Weimar loss to open District 13A play. Miller has missed four games with injury and is not expected back until the finalgame.

Reporter/ Teresa Ging

13A-I Standings

District Season

W L W L Pts Opp 4 3 2 0 117 126 Weimar 4 3 1 0 138 140 Thrall Holland 5 3 1 1 248 160 Thorndale 5 2 0 1 248 135 Flatonia 3 5 0 2 192 167 This week—Flatonia at Thorndale; Thrall at Weimar; Holland is idle.

Last week—Weimar 14, Flatonia 13; Thrall 20, Holland 19; Thorndale was idle.

“Then they had two long runs over 50 yards.”

Thorndale was the pre-season district favorite and aim to make prognosticators predictions come to fruition when they host Flatonia Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium.

Flatonia is coming off a heartbreaking 20-19 loss to district leader Weimar and have lost five straight.

The story of the Bulldogs’ season has been that they either score a lot of points, or give up a lot of points.

SEASON LEADERS

Rushing—Brooks 97-679 10TD, Barker 38-211 4TD, Miller 25-205 3TD, McCoy 32-195, Mays 23-136 TD, Austin 13-123 2TD, Guzman 11-102 TD, Schaefer 14-31 TD, Miller, J. 13-17, Salinas 1-(-5), Bigan 1-(-7).

Passing— Schaefer 61-111-3, 1,027 yards 11 TD; Miller, J. 5-13-1, 95 yards TD; Mays 3-8-0, 36 yards, Stockton 1-1-0.

Receiving—Mays 21-371 4TD, Stockton 5-132, Guzman 5-120 2TD, Miller, J. 4-106 2TD, Gomez 8-85, Salinas 9-82 2TD, Austin 4-71 TD, Miller 5-67 TD, Hafley 5-41, Bigan 1-6, Brooks 1-6.

In their three victories, the Bulldogs have scored 41, 22 and 58 points.

In the five losses, they have allowed an average of 33 points a game.

This early in district play and with just five teams in the loop, all playoff spots are up in the air.

Weimar (4-3, 2-0) has jumped out to an early lead, but Thrall will test their mettle Friday in a battle of league unbeatens after edging Holland 20-19 last week.

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Quarterback Gunner Miller and his seventh grade teammates suffered their second straight defeat at the hands of Madisonville.

THURSDAY TIGERS Madisonville 42, Tigers JV 6 Tigers 8th 30, Madisonville 6 Madisonville 12, Tigers 7th 6 Madisonville 22, Tigers 8B/7B 16

squad (seventh and eighth grade combined team) came up just short against Madisonville, falling 22-16 at Tigerland Stadium.

Brajon Ayala scored a 60 yard touchdown and Saul Salazar ran in a two point conversion to cut the Mustang lead to six late in the fourth quarter.

Alex Hartmen recovered an onside kick by the Tigers (1-5).

Cesar Gonzales then threw a 30

six- yard line as time expired.

Ayala had a 50 yard kickoff return to set up a Salazar two yard score in the second quater.

Salazar would also run in the two point conversion.

According to coaches, Elicio Espinoza, Marcos Giterrez, Marcus Rubio, Josh Tanner and Chaz Cay wood had standout performances.

Junior varsity The Tigers fell behind 36-0 at halftime and could not recover in a 42-6 loss to Madisonville.

Quarterback John David Mendoza accounted for the Tigers (0-6, 0-2) lone touchdown on a six-yard trip in the third quarter.

Standouts included kicker Mendoza (35-yard pass) Adolfo Chavira, linebacker Jon Hines

October 25, 2012

area cross country

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area volleyball

Thorndale, Milano battle it out for post-season designation Will meet Friday at Granger to see who enters playoffs as district champion Reporter/Teresa Ging

BY MARIE BAKKEN Reporter Staff Writer

The Thorndale girls cross country team (left to right) Lizzie Marr, Kristen Butterworth, Marlene Hall, Taylor Smith, Shelbi Schneider, Hope Onstot and Faith Onstot captured the District 26A team Tie goes to the... winner?

The Milano Lady Eagles and title. Butterworth was the district champion.

Thorndale Lady Dogs will be co-champions of District 16A— should Milano defeat Buckholts in a make up match on Thursday afternoon.

The game is set for 5 p.m. at Geneva Paceley Gym. Should that happen, the Lady Eagles (26-6, 12-1) and Thorndale (24-5, 13-1) will play for seeding at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Granger.

Milano and the Lady Dogs split in their two match ups during league play.

The winner of Friday’s game will go as the first place team out of 16A and earn a bye in the first ROUND ROCK—The Milano round of the state playoffs. varsity boys and Thorndale var The loser will go as the second sity girls came home with district place team and begin bi-district titles Monday from the District play early next week.

26A cross country meet at Old Granger and Thrall were tied Settlers Park. for third place and were to have Their counterparts, the Milano played a tiebreaker on Tuesday girls and Thorndale boys squads, night in Granger. earned third place team honors in The winner is the third place their respective divisions. representative for the district, All four varsity teams have while the loser’s season is over. qualified for the Class A Region Milano took an early, unexIV cross country championships pected exit in the playoffs last on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Uniyear, falling to Utopia in the first versity of Texas at San Antonio. Members of Milano’s district champion varsity boys cross country round.

The first Class A race will begin team include (l-r) Efrain Flores, Kain Dodd, Derek Walton, Justin Lady Eagles’ head coach Wendy at 10 a.m.

King is trying to keep her team Grimes, Sabian Pugh and Treyton Steinbecker.

The Lady Dogs squad blew focused. away their competition, win- had 43 points and Granger 48. a time of 15 minutes, 34 seconds. “We are continuing to practice ning the district championship Third place Thorndale finished Shelby Thomason was third, hard this week and the girls are by 15 points. Thorndale scored with 49 points.

Mara Mata was seventh and Juli- looking forward to starting the 30 points, compared to second Four Eagle runners also qualplayoffs.,” she said. “I am expectanna Byrd was 10th. place Thrall (45) and third place ified for regionals as individuals The lone Thorndale JV boys ing that they will be ready to Milano (48). with top 10 finishes. competitor was Brian Crockett compete and we are talking daily Senior Kristen Butterworth is Freshman Kain Dodd led Milaabout the fact that in the playoffs who finished eighth overall. the girls cross country champion, no runners with a seventh place Milano’s Junior Gallarado was anybody can beat you because the winning the varsity girls race finish and a time of 20 minutes, 13th in the JV boys race. with a time of 13 minutes, 49 35 seconds on the 3.1 mile course.

JUNIOR HIGH—Thorndale’s seconds on the two mile course. Derek Walton (8th), Efrain junior high girls team took fourth She was the only runner under Flores (9th) and Justin Grimes place honors in their division. the 14 minute mark.

(10th) were the other individual They were led by Devin Dickerson TIGER FOOTBALL Other top 10 medalists who medalist. who finished third at 14 minutes, Friday–at Navasota, 7:30 qualified individually for region- Also running for Milano were 31 seconds.

TIGER CROSS COUNTRY als along with the team were Sabian Pugh (16th), Trey ton Jordyne Leslie was 6th, Sierra Saturday (Nov. 3)—Regional Meet at Hope Onstot (5th), Shelbi Schnei- Steinbecker (21st) and Alex FerHenderson was eighth, Shelby Humble Atosocita der (6th) and Marlene Hall (9th). rara (DNF).

Doucet 22nd and Hadley Holder Also running for the Lady Dogs Seniors Keon Mays was secJUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL 39th for the Lady Dogs. were Taylor Smith (11th), Faith ond and Aaron Laurence paced Thursday—Navasota Gause sixth grader Faith WalOnstot (14th) and Lizzie Marr Thorndale’s third place team (9TH/JV), 5:30 ton finished fifth in the junior (20th).

JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL finish in the varsity boys race. high girls race with a time of 14 Milano’s varsity girls were Mays finished with the time Thursday—Open minutes, 58 seconds. paced by freshman Megan Pen- of 18 minutes, 56 seconds. Lau Other Lady Bear runners were MILANO FOOTBALL dergrass and her second place rence ran a time of 20 minutes, Kendall Lee (23rd) and Alexandra Friday—at Granger, 7:30 p.m. finish at 14 minutes, five sec- 10 seconds.

Mendoza (DNF).

MILANO VOLLEYBALL onds. Next was Melodie Jones Other Bulldog runners were Thorndale’s junior high boys Friday–Thorndale at Granger, 4:30 at 10th place at 15 minutes, 20 Isidro Hernandez (12th), Ray runner was Mack Morris who MILANO CROSS COUNTRY seconds. Both girls also qualified Stewart (13th), Eric Hinistroza placed 17th overall. for regionals as individuals.

Saturday (Nov. 3)—Regional Meet, (26th), Gabriel Salinas (31st) and Milano’s lone junior high run Other team members were Jack Marr (33rd).

Texas-San Antonio ner, Bryce Hughes, placed 26nd Alejandra Ruelas (12th), Victoria The times of the team’s top five THORNDALE FOOTBALL in the junior high boys division.

Garcia (13th), Sarah Pedroza finishers are what count toward Friday—Flatonia, 7:30 Gause had four runners in the (15th), Fallon Ferguson (30th), the team standings.

THORNDALE VOLLEYBALL junior high boys race, led by Matt Nikki Herring (DNF).

JV RUNNERS—Thorndale Edgar in 35th place. Seth Vinton Friday–Milano at Granger, 4:30 p.m.

E AGL E C H A M PIONS — had four girls in the junior varwas 36th, Jaxon Hayles 38th and THORNDALE CROSS COUNTRY Milano’s varsity boys won the sity race. Shelby Anders is the Cameron Cooper 45th.

Saturday (Nov. 3)—Regional Meet, district title by five points over JV girls district champion with Texas-San Antonio second place Granger. Milano

Thorndale girls, Milano boys run to district cross country crowns Teams will travel to regional meet in San Antonio

where they play

Thorndale’s Shelbie Maupin (left) and Milano’s Stonie Guthrie will face off Friday when the two teams decide who will represent District 16A in the first round of the playoffs. intensity is magnified on every point and the team that handles that pressure best usually win.

“I know they were disappointed last year with the early exit in the first round so I hope they understand that only they can make that result different. The players on the floor make all the difference.”

Milano downed Georgetown Gateway on the road Saturday, sweeping them 25-5, 25-6, 25-5.

Stonie Guthrie and Myka Morehead led the Lady Eagles with 11 kills each. Elizabeth Holt added four kills. Keely LaGrone served up seven aces and one kill.

Hayleigh LaGrone set 12 assists and was complimented by Kier-

sten Bastow’s 10 assists.

On Saturday, the Lady Dogs finished off their regular season by downing Buckholts in three sets 25-6, 25-4, 25-5.

Olivia Atkins and Tamicka Cook each recorded nine kills and were complimented by Heather Butterworth’s five kills and six aces.

Shelbie Maupin set 11 assists and had six aces and eight digs.

Shelby Pausewang added 15 assists and two aces.

Kristen Butterworth served four aces with Kristen Garza, Taryne Betak and Marlene Hall adding two aces each.

Emily Churchman recorded three digs.

away at college

jr high volleyball

ROCKDALE Le’Raven Clark—Texas Tech (football) Daniel Brooks—Oklahoma (football) Lance Loewe—East Texas Baptist (basketball) Billy Gonzalez—West Texas A&M (baseball) Joe Sanders—Midwestern (football) Tyler Wright—Tarleton St. (football) THORNDALE Dillon Irwin—Midwestern (basketball) Lindsey Youngblood—Angelo St. (basketball) Morgan Youngblood—Angelo St. (basketball) Paxton Jordan—Harkeimer (NY) (baseball) Tyler Miller—Schreiner (baseball) MILANO Ashleigh Dykes—Iowa Lakes Community College (basketball)

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All classes will be held at the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department Training Facility in Rockdale.

The course fee is $15 per student.

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Faith Walton, a sixth grader, was the lone medalist for Gause in the junior high girls’ race, finishing fifth overall.

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ROCKDALE 45, madisonville 13

Clockwise from left, Hayden Offield snatched one of two Rockdale interceptions on the evening. At far left, Kris Baldavia tries to keep his feet on a return after scooping up a loose ball on a muffed Madisonville punt return. Top left, big Josh Pelzel recorded a safety after crushing Madisonville running back Mason Jarrell to push the Tigers further ahead right before halftime. In the middle, Tigers’ leading receiver Austin Caffey looks for yardage after one of four catches. Above, senior quarterback Ethan Brinkley got the passing attack cranked up again with 292 yards through the air.

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No. 1

Standing

Continued from page 1c Show gets most of the attention (2,232 yards, 27 TDs), the difference maker in this year’s Rattler squad is their air-tight defense, which may be the best Navasota has had in its decade of dominance.

“That’s the difference,” agreed Miller, who has never faced a No. 1 team in 20 years of coaching.

“That’s the difference between good teams and great teams. How many great players you have at each position. They have that on defense.”

In what has been a not particularly tough pre-district schedule, the Rattler have allowed just 43 points and 174 yards per outing.

While pitching a pair of shutouts, 13 of those surrendered points were posted by Lexington.

In their last action two weeks ago, the Rattlers blanked Madisonville 38-0.

Nava sot a i s a nchore d on defense by a pair of all-state linebacker performers: Jake Bauer (62 tackles, 3 sacks) and Jaylin Minor (65 tackles, 3 sacks).

The Rattlers lost a third allstate player Will Imhoff to a broken leg early in the season.

Imhoff was the district defensive MVP in 2012.

He has been replaced by brother Coy. “We are fortunate that not many guys have to go both ways this year,” said Navasota Coach Lee Fedora, “and that allows those guys to concentrate more on one side of the ball.

“They bring a lot of discipline, speed, strength, and physicality.

They are always listening to their coaches and studying what there opponent is about to attack them with. They never look past any opponent- they only look at what can make them better as a unit.

11 guys flying around the football all the time.

No other Class 3A team has made five straight quarterfinals appearances. Could this be the year the Rattlers break on through?

Miller and his squad have every intention of sacking the snakes.

“We feel like there are some things that we can take advantage of,” he said. “We’ve got to keep the clock running, but still move the ball, that’s the dangerous thing.”

“You have to go out there and play as clean a game as you can play. If we do our job and f ly around the ball, we can be in it at the end.”

TIGER TRACKS • With his 292-yard performance against Madisonville (thirdbest in RHS history), Ethan Brinkley now has 1,290 yards passing to mark just the 10th time a Tiger

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the starting lineups ROCKDALE OFFENSE

No. Pos. Player, Ht.-Wt. Class Sr 8 QB Ethan Brinkley, 6-3, 210 Jr. 32 TB Elijah Brooks, 5-9, 200 So 6 X Pearce Loth, 6-4, 175 Jr 33 H Austin Caffey, 6-0, 180 1 Y Devante Burgess, 5-7, 150 Jr Jr 7 Z Clayton Gibbs, 6-0, 185 Sr 57 LT Pedro Ibares, 6-4, 225 Jr 72 LG Josh Pelzel, 6-6, 300 Jr 59 C Pete Heintze, 6-0, 200 55 RG Gabriel McQuinn 6-2, 275 Sr So 52 RT Jarad Gerren, 5-10, 190

NAVASOTA DEFENSE

No. Pos. Player, Ht.-Wt. Class Jr 68 RT Jordan Wells, 5-9, 200 11 NG Desmond Calhoun, 5-8, 217 Jr 50 LT Jordan Birdwell, 5-9, 190 Sr Sr 32 LB Jake Bauer, 6-1, 203 52 LB Dustin Savensky 5-8, 165 Sr So 45 LB Coy Imhoff, 6-1, 190 Sr 33 LB Jaylin Minor, 5-10, 190 3 CB Jerbrell Lipscomb 5-10, 165 So Sr 8 CB Xavier Creeks, 6-0, 170 6 S Deionnte Taylor, 5-11, 165 Jr Sr 2 S Austin Collins, 6-0, 175

ROCKDALE DEFENSE

59 RT 48 DT 32 NG 11 LB 33 LB 10 LB 34 LB 12 CB 5 CB 7 S 3 S

Pete Heintze, 6-0, 200 Jr Patric Trejo, 6-2, 225 Sr Elijah Brooks, 5-9, 200 Jr LaDontice Coats, 5-10, 180 Jr Austin Caffey, 6-0, 180 Jr James David, 6-3, 225 Jr Markus Hayes, 5-10, 215 Sr Hayden Offield, 5-11, 150 So Ed Dansby, 5-8, 140 So Clayton Gibbs, 6-0, 185 Jr James Castilleja, 5-9, 175 Jr

passer has reached the 1,000yard plateau. Brinkley and Mark Drake (2007-08) have done it twice. The senior lefthander is the Tigers all-time leading passer with 4,227 yards and 31 touchdowns.

• The triple overtime loss to Taylor was the third overtime contest in RHS history and the first since a 28-27 win over Midland Christian in 2008.

• Elijah Brooks is quietly posting some outstanding numbers this season. The junior running back is first in District 18-3A in rushing touchdowns with 12 and is second in rushing with 748 yards to Madisonville’s Dontae Christ’s 1,035. Christ has carried the ball 56 more times than Brooks.

Brooks is second in the district in scoring behind Navasota receiver Austin Collins’ 15 scores. With a minimum of two games remaining, Brooks needs just 252 yards to crack the 1,000-yard barrier.

• James David turned in another oustanding game with 18 tackles from the middle linebacker spot.

Austin Caffey and Markus Hayes logged 10 each. David leads the Tigers in tackles on the season with 113 to Hayes’ 108.

• Drevonne Walton had to wear jersey No. 21 Friday night because his normal No. 2 could not be found. Walton responded with a breakout game of three catches for 93 yards, a team high.

• Caldwell’s surprising victory (its first of the season) over Taylor has thrown the District 18-3A race into a state of flux. Rockdale’s playoff possibilities are still solid and would take this entire section to explain, but it would be advantageous if Madisonville won out against Caldwell this week and Taylor the next.

• The Tigers continue to get

15 25 12 17 10 2 72 79 58 77 70

NAVASOTA OFFENSE

QB TB Y X H Z LT LG C RG RT

Kadarius Baker, 5-10, 175 Sr Howard Horn, 5-11, 165 Sr Solomon McGinty, 5-9, 190 Sr Terrance Creeks, 5-11, 159 Sr Demarcus Lee, 5-10, 165 Sr Austin Collins 6-1, 190 Sr Jeremiah Williams 6-1, 235 Sr Bo Meece, 6-1, 220 Jr Sr Kyle Duffy, 5-11, 245 So Tyler White, 5-10, 270 Michael Coffey, 5-9, 190 So

lineman of the week Junior guard Josh Pelzel graded out highest against Madisonville.

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healthier, but may have lost versatile offensive lineman Michael Young to a knee injury. The sophomore has started at two positions on the line and been named the lineman of the week twice. Markus Hayes and Dailynn Ramey are still nursing sore shoulders. Receiver/ defensive back William Dean (wrist) and lineman Dedric Page (concussion) returned to action Friday.

Lineman Justin Offield is still out with an ankle injury.

• Fifty years ago, the Tigers knocked off Navasota 33-8 on their march to the state championship game when they were members of the same district. The first time the two schools played was 1935.

• Stephen Hinojosa and Javante Gates have left the team.

their opponent’s 1 in the second quarter. Rockdale came away with nine points, a safety and a TD. Madisonville got none, fumbling on two consecutive snaps inside the Blue 5, giving it away on the second bobble.

On Rockdale’s first offensive snap, Brinkley handed the ball to running back Elijah Brooks who lateraled it right back to Brinkley.

The Tiger QB launched a bomb to the left sidelines, caught by Drevonne Martin at the Pony 26, a 34-yard gain.

Four snaps later Brinkley ran the QB sneak two yards to paydirt. Noe Zelaya booted his first of four PAT kicks and RHS was on top to stay with 7:15 left in the first quarter.

Madisonville’s Grant Smith signalled for a punt fair catch at the Mustang 17, muffed it, the ball scooted out of a pile and was picked up by Tiger Kris Baldivia who scooted into the end zone.

But you can’t advance a muff and RHS set up shop at the 17.

Brinkley converted a fourthand-two on a quarterback sneak and Brooks got the RHS from six yards out. Zelaya added the PAT and the Tigers led 14-0 with 2:22 left in the first.

Madisonville used runs by Crist and the passing of QB Donald Roundtree for its only sustained drive of the game, 57 yards in 11 plays.

Crist got the TD from a yard out at the second quarter’s 8:58 mark, Ryan Clever added the PAT and Rockdale’s lead was cut to 14-7.

Brinkley drilled a 44-yard punt which was killed by Devante Burgess inside the Pony one.

On the next snap, Pelzel nailed FB Mason Jarrell in the Madisonville end zone. The safety put the Tigers up 16-7 with 6:36 left in the half.

A f ter Madisonv ille’s “free kick”­you get to punt it instead of place kick after a safety—RHS set up at the Pony 44. Brinkley handed the ball to Brooks, who slipped it to Clayton Gibbs on what appeared to be a reverse.

Gibbs, who is also Rockdale’s backup quarterback, pulled up and fired a 44-yard TD to an absolutely uncovered Pearce Loth streaking down the right sideline.

Zelaya added the PAT and the game it was, 23-7 with 6:22 to go in the half.

Madisonville’s Jaylen Manley killed the ball inside the Blue 1.

RHS barely got it out and Brinkley had to punt from the end zone. Pony Grant Smith returned to the Tiger 8.

But Crist fumbled on consecutive snaps from inside the Blue 5. Madisonville got the first one

back but Rockdale’s Pelzel was at the bottom of the second pile and the Tigers came away with the game’s biggest turnover.

The rout resumed in the third quarter with the the game’s best drive.

Beginning at his ow n 39, Brinkley passed the Tigers to a fourth-and-two at the Pony 46, then rolled left and connected with Brooks for a key 7-yard gain.

A few seconds later it was fourth-and-eight at the Madisonville 31. Brinkley retreated into the pocket, absorbed a dead-on hit, stepped up, eluded another hit and fired a strike to Caffey in the left flat, still short of a first down.

Caffey bulled through one tackler, stepped over another and turned the play into a 14-yard first down.

On the next snap, Brinkley tossed to Loth, who did pretty much the same thing, turning a short pass into a 17-yard TD with his second and third efforts.

Zelaya’s PAT kick missed.

Rockdale led 29-7 with 8:07 left in the third and the Madisonville crowd, if there had been one, would have started on its 83-mile drive home.

They would have missed the Ponies’ biggest moment. RHS threatened again but Madisonville’s Alfredo Solis, in full stride at the Mustang 15, grabbed a tipped pass and set sail 85 yards to the Blue end zone. A 2-point run failed and Rockdale led 29-13 with 2:41 left in the third.

Not to worry. Brinkley marched the Tigers 59 yards in 7 plays, aided by a personal foul f lag.

Brooks went over from the 8.

A 2-point PAT pass was too tall but Rockdale led 35-13 with 13 seconds remaining in the third period.

The fourth quarter was mopup time. Rockdale went 72 yards in nine plays, with Brooks clicking off gains of 18, 6, 1 and then strolled in for the 2-yard TD. Zelaya added the PAT and the Tigers were up 42-13 with 8:42 left in the game.

The only drama left was whether the marathon game would end before Restless Heart ended its set at the Rockdale Fair several blocks away.

It did, but not before Zelaya drilled a 20-yard field goal at the 2:20 mark, completing the scoreboard at 45-13.

The win leaves RHS still very much alive in the 18-3A post season chase, at 1-1 with two loop games to play. The Tiger season mark is squared at 4-4.

Even Madisonville at 0-2 in loop play retains post-season hopes as the Ponies close out their season with Taylor and Caldwell.

Madisonville Rockdale NA First downs NA 41-150 Rushing yards 36-119 6-15-2 Passes 22-34-1 70 Passing yards 336 220 Total offense 455 4-9 Punts 4-11 Score by quarters Madisonville 0 7 6 0—13 Rockdale 14 9 12 10—45 Scoring summary First quarter ROCKDALE—Ethan Brinkley 2 run (Noe Zelaya kick) 7:15 ROCKDALE—Elijah Brooks 6 run (Zelaya kick) 2:22 Second quarter MADISONVILLE—Dontae Crist 1 run (Clever kick) 8:58 ROCKDALE—Safety, Pelzel tackled Jarrell in Madisonville end zone 6:36 ROCKDALE—Pearce Loth 44 pass from Clayton Gibbs (Zelaya kick) 6:22 Third quarter ROCKDALE—Loth 17 pass from Brinkley (kick failed) 8:07 MADISONVILLE—Solis 85 interception return (Zelaya kick) 2:41 ROCKDALE—Brooks 7 run (Zelaya kick) 0:13 Fourth quarter ROCKDALE—Brooks 2 run (Zelaya kick) 8:42 ROCKDALE—Zelaya 20 field goal, 2:20

The Leaders

RUSHING—ROCKDALE: Brooks 16-57; 3TD, Ramey 13-64, Dansby 1-4, Brinkley 6-(-6). MADISONVILLE—Crist, 28-88, 1 TD. PASSING—ROCKDALE: Brinkley 21-31-1, 292 yards, 1 TD; Gibbs, 1-3-0, 44 yards, 1 TD; MADISONVILLE: Roundtree 6-15-2, 70 yards.

RECEIVING—ROCKDALE: Walton 3-93, Loth 4-83, 2 TD; Gibbs 3-38, Caffey 4-33, Burgess 3-30, Whitsell 2-23; Baldivia 1-15, Ford 1-13, Brooks 1-8. MADISONVILLE: Smith 3-48, Crist, 2-19, Merchant 1-3.

TACKLES—David 18, Hayes 10, Caffey 10.

18-3A Standings

Season District

W L W L Pts Opp Navasota 7 0 1 0 308 43 Caldwell 1 5 1 0 150 325 Rockdale 4 4 1 1 194 237 Taylor 3 5 1 1 116 145 Madisonville 4 4 0 2 198 176 This week—Rockdale at Navasota; Caldwell at Madisonville; Taylor is idle.

Last week—Rockdale 45, Madisonville 13; Caldwell 26, Taylor 24; Navasota was idle..

TIGER SEASON LEADERS

Rushing—Brooks 119-748 12 TD, Ramey 45-188, Hayes 26-148 TD, Coats 6-36, Dansby 8-24, David 1-5, Burgess 2-6, Castilleja 2-3, Gibbs 8-(-8), Brinkley 24-(-48) 2TD, Baldivia 1-20.

Passing—Brinkley 87-154-10, 1,270 yards, 8 TD; Gibbs 26-64-2, 381 yards, 4TD. Receiving—Caffey 25-305 3TD, Loth 24-368 4TD, Gibbs 17-298 2TD, Burgess 13-148, Baldavia 6-138 TD, Walton 7-187 TD, Ramey 4-51, Ford 2-33, Trejo 3-58 TD, Burton 3-24, Dean 1-16, Brooks 2-18, Gates 1-12, David 2-18, Hayes 1-7.

Tackles—Hayes 113, David 108, Coates 75, Caffey 67, Ehler 39, Dansby 37, Gibbs 29, Heintze 24.

DAVE SAYS Dave Ramsey

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October 25, 2012

Jobless numbers down again this month Taking care of your old debts

Dear Dave, I have some bad marks on my credit report. What’s the best way to handle them?

Patricia Dear Patricia, There can be three types of nasty items on your credit report.

There are errors, which shouldn’t be there at all. There are old payments that you paid late, and really, these are just a report of history. Then there are debts that have gone bad. This means you didn’t pay them. If these are the types of items you’re talking about, you’ll have to go back and clean them up. This will mean either making payment in full or settling them at a lower, agreed-upon amount.

Probably the biggest headache will be finding exactly who to pay.

There’s a good chance some of them have been handed over to collection agencies. If this is the case, they’ll try to charge collection fees, and in some cases even double the amount owed. You’ll have to negotiate with them for a more reasonable settlement amount. So there’s going to be more than just a financial hassle attached to this endeavor.

But still, even if the debts have a date when they were supposed to “fall off” your credit report, I’d still pay them. Collectors will still chase you in an effort to collect even if they’ve fallen off your record. They aren’t supposed to do that, but many do. And it can hit you at exactly the wrong time—like when you try to get a mortgage.

I think this is a good idea, Patricia. Just expect a little work and a few headaches in the process. Getting this stuff out of the way will improve your quality of life, and besides, it’s your debt.

It’s your responsibility to pay it, plus it’s the honorable thing to do!

—Dave

Saving for the next car

Dear Dave, I finally paid off my old car, and now I’m taking your advice and saving up to pay cash for a newer one in the future. Where should I put the money I plan on saving for the next five years?

Would a mutual fund be a good idea?

Kristi Dear Kristi, I love that you’re going to save up and pay cash for your next car. But the problem with mutual funds is they go up and down in value. I love mutual funds for long-term investing, and by this I mean a bare minimum of five years. Still, I wouldn’t recommend them as a method of saving for a vehicle purchase.

When it comes to saving up for a car, I’d suggest a simple savings or money market account.

They both pay next to nothing in terms of interest right now, but at least you’ll know your money is safe and not going down in value. You won’t be worrying about the ups and downs of the stock market or whether or not you can actually get a better car just because some clown on Wall Street flipped a switch.

Did you know that the average car payment in America right now is $487? Even if you hid that money in a cookie jar, you’d have nearly $5,000 in just 10 months.

And despite what a lot of people say, you can still get a decent little used car for that kind of cash.

It’s like grandma always said, Kristi. “Save up and pay for it!” If you don’t have the money to pay for something in full, then you can’t really afford it.

—Dave www.daveramsey.com.

Milam County sees decrease for second straight month AUSTIN—Milam County’s unemployment rate dropped for the second consecutive month according to numbers released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) on Friday. The county’s not seasonally adjusted jobless rate is at 7.1 percent for September compared to 8.1 percent for August of this year.

TWC figures for Milam County showed a civilian labor force of 11,070 for September, of which 10,248 are employed and 822 are unemployed. The labor force is up 40 from August.

The labor force is also up for Milam County from September 2011. The jobless rate this time last year was 9.5 percent.

Area county unemployment rates also dropped compared to last month’s jobless numbers.

STATEWIDE—Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.8 percent in September, down from 7.1 percent in August.

The state’s unemploymnt rate is down from 7.9 percent a year ago, and is well below the national unemployment rate in September of 7.8 percent. Texas added 21,000 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs last month for a total of 262,700 jobs added since last year.

“We saw encouraging signs in our state’s labor market in Septem-

ber and a decrease in the unemployment rate last month, TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar said.

“Texas continues to add jobs and we now have a record number of people employed in our state.”

Seven of the 11 major industries in Texas expanded in September.

The largest gain was in Professional and Business Services, which grew by 13,600 jobs. The industry has grown by 47,200 positions over the past year.

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the lowest September unemployment rate in the state at 3.3 percent. The Odessa MSA came in second at 3.9 percent and the Amarillo MSA third at 4.4 percent (not seasonally adjusted).

SEPTEMBER Unemployment figures

FALLS 8.2% BELL 6.8%

ROBERTSON 7.4%

MILAM 7.4%

WILLIAMSON 5.5%

LEE 4.5%

BURLESON 5.9%

Texas 6.8% U.S. 7.8%

IN BUSINESS Downtown Association’s annual meeting Nov. 5

Rockdale Downtown Association will host its annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 5, according to RDA president Chris Dyess.

The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Patterson Civic Center.

“Come join us for fellowship, food and drink,” Dyess said. “Hear our accomplishments and share your interest in the future of downtown Rockdale.”

Christmas Round-up Santa letter fund-raiser

NEW CHIROPRACTOR TAKES OVER—The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce held ribbon cutting ceremonies at the new Rozacky Chiropractic, located in the Way-Mar Plaza in Rockdale. Dr. Trent Rozacky (center with scissors) bought Garlett Chiropractic from Dr. Greg Garlett, who is moving out of state. Attending the ribbon cut-

ting were (front row, l-r) Andy Jackson, Minhee King, Nikkie Arellano, Cindy Jerman, Dr. Rozacky, Celeste Rozacky holding Colt Rozacky, Tina Rozacky, Dorothy Rozacky and former chamber president Deedra Jacob, (back row) Michael Tindle, Jose Lopez, Dr. Garlett, Erika Bodiford, Deborah Jackson.

Many former Alcoa employees don’t know importance of checkups, legal rights CAMERON—Over the summer, Cappolino | Dodd | Krebs LLP conducted a voluntary screening of some current and former Alcoa Rockdale employees.

While the law firm is still evaluating the all of the results of the survey, some startling conclusions can be reached. Only one former employee, out of 50 interviews, was aware that people who were exposed to asbestos in an occupational setting should make sure their doctor knows about it, and to have a chest x-ray every year.

In addition, only one former Alcoa worker was aware that the law regarding cancer claims had changed more than 10 years ago.

“People who work around asbestos are at risk for some pretty aggressive cancers,” said Richard Dodd, a senior partner at the firm. “Leading authorities say that early detection is the

only way to be protected against cancers.”

Further, he said, “... if you are diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer, or a gastrointestinal cancer like throat, stomach or colon cancer, you probably have grounds for a claim, even if you had an earlier claim for asbestosis or other non-malignant, asbestos-related disease.”

Dr. Roy Smythe, chairman of the department of surgery for Scott & White in Temple, is considered to be one of the nation’s leading experts on mesothelioma, the cancer most linked to asbestos exposure. He has said that the only way to truly curb the devastating effects of mesothelioma is to catch it early.

“I’ve seen hundreds of patients with [mesothelioma cancer] in my career and I’ve seen less than five with Stage I,” he said in a

Temple Daily Telegram article in September, 2010. Symptoms of mesothelioma can take 20-50 years to present and, even then, are often mistaken for other ailments, he said.

“An annual chest X-ray, regular checkups and a doctor who has good information is your first line of defense against this cancer,” said Dodd.

Dodd, whose firm focuses on this kind of law, also noted that, for people who worked around asbestos, like almost everyone who worked at Alcoa over the years, any cancer diagnosis should be investigated for a possible claim.

More information about the cancers linked to asbestos exposure can be found on the firm’s website, www.AsbestosLaw.com.

Rockdale’s Christmas Round Up will sell personalized letters from Santa through Dec. 9, according to toy coordinator Jocelyn Lewis. The letters are $5 each and will be printed on quality Christmas themed paper with a coordinating envelope addressed to each child. There are several formats to choose from and can be customized for a person of any age.

The same letter will not be sent to the same address twice. You may also add for additional $5.00 a personalized acrylic ornament with child’s name and year, Lewis said.

If you would like to support Christmas Roundup by purchasing letters, please contact Lewis at at Rockdale Signs & Photography, 139 W. Cameron Ave. with payment no later than Dec. 7.

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Grand marshals of Saturday morning Fair Parade were members of the Weslie ‘Pevine’ Hicks family. Hicks died July 25 after being a member of the Rockdale Fair Association board for 30 years Tractor pull drew huge crowds to the Fair Park racetrack during the day Saturday, many standing along the railing for close look. and was especially active in youth livestock shows.

Parade, and tractor show, highlight, Danny Ellman with 1955 Allis Chalmers, pulling 1920 potato (Above) digger. Right, show ring was buzzing all three days of Fair with hourly competitions.

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Ride em’ cowboys....and cowgirls Annual rodeo draws huge crowds to Fair Park arena The best of the best came to Rockdale Friday and Saturday to put on a show at the Rockdale Rodeo.

Overflow crowds enjoyed two nights of pro rodeo action in the Roping & Cutting Club arena, following team roping and 4D barrel racing Wednesday and Thursday.

Participants in the Rockdale Fair Rodeo earn points toward cumulative pro rodeo standings.

Cadillac Rodeo Company listed results as follows:

2nd—Landon McClaugherty, 8.58.

3rd—Sterling Smith, 9.53.

4th—Cedric Martin, 9.68.

5th—Cody Little, 9.72.

6th—Cody Wood, 10.06 WOMEN’S BREAKAWAY ROPING 1st—Kelli Modesette, 3.42 seconds.

2nd—Ashley Moreau, 3.70.

3rd—Ashley Mohon, 3.87.

4th—Terra Arledge, 4.00.

BAREBACK RIDING 1st—Donnie B’Oris, 84 points.

WOMEN’S BARREL RACING 1st—Sidney Forrest, 17.42 SADDLE BRONC RIDING seconds.

1st—Aaron Lide, 84 points.

2nd—Brittany Grant, 17.50.

2nd—T. J. Haynie, 82.

3rd—Kristi Johnson, 17.54.

4th—Jana Riley, 17.54.

BULL RIDING 5th—Kendra Elliott, 17.58.

1st—Dustin Wright, 86 points. 6th—Morgan Breaux, 17.72 2nd—Pistol Preece, 70.

TEAM ROPING STEER WRESTLING 1st—Joe Dee Nor rell and 1st—Tommy Cook, 4.4 seconds. Shawn Berry, 4.35 seconds.

2nd—Marty Johnson, 4.7.

2nd—Brad Hamilton and J. W. 3rd—Blaine Cox, 5.2.

Cotton, 4.44.

3rd—Robert Pixley and Paul TIEDOWN ROPING Hopkins, 4.77.

1st—Spence Barney, 8.11 sec- 4th—Joe Beaver and Reno onds.

Gonzales, 4.88

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Above, Tommy Cook takes the steer wrestling while at right, Rockdale’s Makenlee Worley competes in the breakaway roping event.

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MILAM 4-H NEWS Cheryl Walker Extension Agent

Annual county 4-H food show set for Tuesday

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ook your favorite dish and display it at the County 4-H Food Show on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Bea’s Kitchen in Cameron.

Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. with judging starting at 6 p.m.

You bring a dish that you have prepared at home with a serving utensil. A team of judges ask you questions about your dish and the nutritional value. Entry forms and additional resources are available on the county website: milam.agrilife.org.

MEMBERSHIP—From now through Oct. 31 youth from third grade through 18 years of age can enroll in 4-H for $20. If you wait until Nov. 1, the enrollment fee goes up to $25. You need to be an active 4-Her to participate in any 4-H event.

Youth from kindergarten through second grade along with 4-H leaders can register on 4-H Connect at no charge. The on-line 4-H enrollment is at https//texas.4honline.com. If you have problems with the 4-H Connect system, contact the Milam County Extension Office at 254697-7045.

LAMB, GOAT VALIDATION—Milam County will hold validation for any lamb or goat that will be exhibited at one of the Spring Major Livestock Shows. Validation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30 behind the Youth Expo Building in Cameron.

Remember, your animals must be validated in order to show at Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston or Star of Texas in Austin. You must also have pre-ordered validation tags.

You must bring all animals that you plan to validate for show, and a parent or legal guardian to sign paperwork at validation. If a parent is not available to accompany the animals at validation, there is additional paperwork that must be completed before your animal can be validated. Please contact the extension office in advance to make arrangements for additional instructions if the parent of an exhibitor cannot attend validation.

TURKEY PICKUP—If you ordered turkeys for the Milam County Junior Livestock Show or for the major shows in the spring, you need to prepare your facilities for the turkey arrival on Oct. 31.

Call the extension office that day to confirm the pick-up time which is planned for 4-5 p.m. at the Youth Expo Building in Cameron.

Remember to bring a suitable box to transport your birds.

MAJOR SHOW ENTRY— Any 4-Hers interested in exhibiting livestock in any of the Spring major livestock Shows, such as Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston or Star of Texas in Austin will need to turn in completed entry forms for all shows to the Extension Office

by Nov. 1. Please note that the deadline on the show websites will be later than this date, but all entries for Junior Market, Breeding and Judging Contests must be entered as one group through the extension office.

The early deadline will provide ample time to review, enter and ensure each entry for accuracy.

HOLIDAY CLASSIC—The annual Holiday Classic will be held Nov. 10-11 at the Belton Expo Center in Belton. This is a free, two day livestock specie clinic and showmanship show for 4-H and FFA members. On Saturday, Nov. 10 participants can bring their animals to the livestock specie clinics and gain knowledge to improve their showing skills.

4-Hers and FFA members that have not purchased an animal can still come to the Saturday clinics and learn about training future projects for show. If you attend the clinics on Saturday, you are eligible to participate in the showmanship show on Sunday. All exhibitors are invited to attend. There are no registration fees and a meal is served Saturday evening.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about raising livestock projects and an opportunity to sharpen showmanship skills. For more information, please refer to the 4-H newsletter or contact the office. We are also accepting donations and selling tickets for a giveaway. These efforts help offset the cost of prizes, meal and other expenses and keep the cost of the event free.

Sponsors will be listed in the program and announced throughout the weekend.

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BIG RESULTS

Results from the 2012 Rockdale Fair youth livestock auction, pages 2D-3D.

October 25, 2012

SECTION

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Commercial heifer sale totals $64,345 Twelve lots sell to benefit FFA, 4-H exhibitors The eighth annual commercial heifer show at the 2012 Rockdale Fair was another in a series of record breakers.

The sale raised $64,345 for 12 Milam County FFA and 4-H exhibitors.

That compares to $59,715 in 2011 and $47,445,in 2010 Results were listed as follows: Grand champion— Mason L eifeste, Cameron 4-H, buyer, Webberville Propane Inc. for $5,900, plus $4 45 added money, tota l $6,345.

Re s er ve c h a mpion— Preston Debault, Rockdale 4-H, buyer, James and Birdie Kristoff for $5,300, plus $770 added money, total $6,070.

T h i r d p l a c e — S yd ne y Vaculin, Cameron 4-H, buyer Milam County Livestock Auction, $4,400, plus $340 added money, total, $4,745.

Fourth place—Jale Walzel, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer, Keith Debault, $5,100, plus $720 added money, total

Reporter/Mike Brown

Buyers packed sale pen arena Saturday afternoon at the east park show barn for Fair’s eighth annual sale of commercal heifers. $5,820.

Fifth place—Garrett Reed, Gause 4-H, buyer, Keith Debault, $5,400, plus $395 added money, total, $5,795.

Sixth place—Pete Heintze, Rockdale FFA, buyer, Rocky Brangus Farms, $4,300, plus $ 5 2 0 a d d e d m o n e y, t o t a l , $4,820.

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Seventh place—Jacob Baron, Thorndale 4-H, buyer, Custom Tack, $4,100, plus $470 added money, total, $4,570.

E i g h t h p l a c e — We s l e y Payne, Rockdale FFA, buyer, Whiteley Farm Supply, $4,300, plus $2,100 added money, total $6,400.

Ninth place—Travis Morgan, Rockdale FFA, buyer, Custom Tack, $4,400, plus $420 added money, total $4,820.

Tenth place—Chandler Barton, Cameron 4-H, buyer, Cross Six Ranch, $4,600, plus $470 added money, total $5,070.

Eleventh place—Macie Vaculin, Cameron 4-H, buyer, BNB Builders, $4,200, plus $370 added money, total $4,570.

Twel f t h plac e—Vic tor ia Smith, Thorndale 4-H, buyer, Keith Debault, $3,900, plus $1, 420 added money, tota l, $5,320.

At right, Birdie Kristoff, commercial heifer sale director, addresses the crowd on Saturday.

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FRANKLIN—A pasture and ranch management seminar will be held Monday, Oct. 29 at the Pridgeon Community Center, 351 Cooks Lane in Franklin. Registration for the seminar will begin at 7 a.m. with the program to begin at 7:30 a.m. The program should conclude around 3 p.m.

The seminar will offer seven CEU’s that include 3 hours in General, 2 hours of Laws and Regulations, 1 hour of Integrated Pest Management and 1 hour of Drift Management. The first five hours will satisfy all requirements for Commercial/Non-Commercial license holders.

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The registration fee of $50 will include a catered lunch and all handout material.

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Cooper wins and scrambles at HOT Fair

BRYAN—A “keyhole gardening” program will be presented by Dr. Deb Tolman on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1700 Groesbeck Street. The event is sponsored by the A&M Garden Club.

D r. To l m a n h o l d s m a n y degrees, including TAMU and a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Geography.

She also owns Avant Gardens (Bosque County) and co-founded SILO project, both multi-purpose entities developing sustainable approaches to landscaping, education, and building practices.

She uses keyhole gardens as main source of her own food supply, keeping them producing through multiple seasons and conditions, including fall gardens.

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WACO—Connelly Cooper, of the Gause 4-H Club, participated in the 2012 Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo Calf Scramble American Beef Heifer Show on Oct. 11 with his Simbrah heifer “Berneen.”

H e wo n f ir s t in his class and reserve champion in the Simbrah breed. Cooper also won first place with his r e c or db o ok f or this project and Cooper received a $750 scholarship from the calf scramble committee.

On Oct. 12 he participated in the Junior American Beef Heifer Show and received second in his class.

Also on Oct. 11, Cooper once again participated in the Heart O’ Texas calf scramble during the rodeo that evening. He caught a calf and will again raise an animal project to show in Waco next year.

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2012 Rockdale Fair youth livestock show sale results

Reporter/Mike Brown

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER—Jonathan McAnulty of the Cameron FFA exhibited the reserve champion steer.

It was purchased by Kyle Office Supplies for $5,060 plus $3,116.29 added money, a total of $8,176.20.

STEER Grand champion—Tyler Vrazel, Cameron FFA, buyer Coufal-Prater Equipment, Cameron Ag Boosters, Metropolitan Water, Milam County Livestock Auction $11,562.50, plus $690.70 added money, $12,252.70 total.

Reserve champion—Jonathan McAnulty, Cameron FFA, buyer Kyle Office Supplies, $5,060, plus $3,116.20 added money, $8,176.20 total.

3. Coulton Coufal, Cameron 4-H, buyer Cameron Ag Boosters, Jackson, Sjobert, McCarthy & Townsend LLP, $5,240, plus $1,360.21 added money, $6,600.20 total.

4. Mason Leifeste, Cameron 4-H, buyer Cameron Ag Boosters, Russell & Sons Construction, $4,025, plus $3,000.21 added money, $6,000.21 total.

5. Bailey O’Campo, Thorndale FFA, buyer Patin Construction, $4,567.50, plus $929.91 added money, $5,497.71 total.

6. Karl Woelfel, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, and Texas Land bank, $1,957.50 each, plus $741 added money, 5,000.21 total.

7. Lane Niemtschk, Thorndale FFA, buyer Milano Livestock Exchange, Thorn-

GRAND CHAMPION SWINE—Kinley Meadors of the Thorndale 4-H Club had the 2012 Rockdale Fair’s grand champion swine. The grand RESERVE CHAMPION SWINE—Jordan Hafley of the Thorndale FFA champ was purchased by Thorndale Ag Boosters for $1,900, plus Club sold his reserve champion swine to Rockdale Country Ford for $2,100, plus $250.20 added money, a total of $2,340.20. $4,950.20 added money for a total of $6,850.20.

GRAND CHAMPION LAMB—Devin Fisher of the Thorndale FFA had the 2012 Rockdale Fair’s grand champion lamb. The grand champ was purchased by Luminant for $3,100, plus $760.20 added money for a total of $3,860.20.

RESERVE CHAMPION LAMB—Logan Fisher of the Thorndale Jr. FFA had the 2012 Rockdale Fair’s reserve champion lamb. The reserve champ was purchased by Phillips & Luckey for $2,200, plus $685.20 added money for a total of $2,885.20.

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8. Katelyn Woelfel, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Crocker Reclamation and Metropolitan Water Co, $3,591.25, plus $1,070.21 added money, $4,661.46 total.

9. Travis Morgan, Rockdale FFA, buyers William Stork and Ginny Bright, $4,005, plus $375.21 added money, $4,380.21 total.

10. Carlee Morgan, Rockdale Jr. FFA, buyer El Campo Spraying Inc., $3,885, plus $425.21 added money, $4,310.21 total.

11. Madison Humble, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Milam County Livestock Auction, $3,150, plus $1,150.21 added money, $4,300.21 total.

12. David Jentsch, Milano FFA, buyer Bland Construction, Michelle Lehmkuhl, $1,400 each, plus $1,900.21 added money, $4,300.21 total.

SWINE Grand champion—Kinley Meadors, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, $1,900, plus $4,950.20 added money, $6,850.20 total.

Reserve champion—Jordan Hafley, Thorndale FFA, buyer Rockdale Country Ford, $2,100, plus $250.20 added money, $2,350.20 total.

3. Jayton Benavidez, Cameron 4-H, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $1,600, plus $496.21 added money, $2,096.21 total.

4. Gracen Dach, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Milam County Livestock Auction, $1,000, plus $816.21 added money, $1,816.21 total.

5. Koy Quinney, Rockdale FFA, buyer Rockdale Federal Credit Union, $1,300, plus $305.21 added money, $1,605.21 total.

6. Jacob Barron, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Texas Land Bank, Thorndale Ag Boosters $725 each, plus $260.21 added money, $1,710.21 total.

7. Haygen Wadlington, Gause 4-H, buyer Kamins Ranch, $1,400, plus $355.21 added money, $1,755.21 total.

8. Madison Hafley Thorndale Jr. FFA, buyer Rockdale Country Ford, $1,050, plus $350.21 added money, $1,400.21 total.

9. Trew Schroeder, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Patin Construction, A-Action Overhead Doors $1,000 each, plus $480.21 added money, $2,480.21 total.

10. Logan Pevehouse, Cameron 4-H, buyer Bill Torrey, $1,800, plus $925.21 added money, $2,725.21 total.

11. Jacob Willingham, Milano FFA, buyer Jacob’s Show Pigs, $2,200, plus $1,280.21 added money, $3,480.21 total.

12. Mikayla Benavidez, Buckholts FFA, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $750, plus $500.21 added money, $1,250.21 total.

13. Allison Albert, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, $1,250, plus $600.21 added money, $1,850.21 total.

14. Hayden Offield, Rockdale FFA, buyer Texas Propane, $1,125, plus $500.21 added money, $1,625.21 total.

LAMBS Grand champion — Devin Fisher, Thorndale FFA, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $3,100, plus $760.20 added money, $3,860.20 total.

Reserve champion—Logan Fisher, Thorndale Jr. FFA, buyer Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, $2,200, plus $685.20 added money, $2,885.20 total.

3. Alex Ferrara, Milano FFA, buyer Brown Street Enterprises, $1,650, plus $1,920.21 added money, $3,570.21 total.

4. Sterling Kothmann, Thorndale FFA, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, $1,150, plus $485.21 added money, $1,635.21 total.

5. Colt Labay, Cameron FFA, buyer Milam County Livestock Auction, $1,200, plus $711.21 added money, $1,911.21 total.

6. Sydney Vaculin, Cameron 4-H, buyer Noack Family Partnership, $1,600, plus $646.21 added money, $2,246.21 total.

7. Samantha Woods, Cameron FFA, buyer Pruet t Insurance, $700, plus $700.21 added money, $1,400.21 total.

8. Taije Schroeder, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, Hollis Lewis, $687.50 each, $480.21 added money, $1,855.21 total.

9. Kaitlynn Gibson, Thorndale FFA, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, Milam County Livestock Auction, $650 each, $315.21 added money, $1,615.21 total.

10. Jacob Jackson, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, $1,025, plus $715.21 added money, $1,740.21 total.

11. Hadley Meadors, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Classic Bank, $675, plus $4,875.21 added money, $5,550.21 total.

12. Ty Kovar, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Rockdale Country Ford, $1,075, plus $280.21 added money, $1,355.21 total.

13. Garrett Bernstein, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Standards Home Health, $1,025, plus $320.21 added money, $1,345.21 total.

14. Garrett Reed, Gause 4-H, buyer Standards Home Health, $1,700, plus $225.21 added money, $1,925.21 total.

TURKEYS Grand champion—Madeline Kostroun, Cameron 4-H, buyer Standards Home

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Reserve champion—William Dean, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Carroll Glaser, $1,500, plus $738.12 added money, $2,238.12 total.

3. Collin Kostroun, Cameron 4-H, buyer Texas Propane, $1,100, plus $606.21 added money, $1,706.21 total.

4. Tyler Shillings, Thorndale 4-H, buyer J&B Storage, $800, $145.21 added money, $945.21 total.

5. Carlee Clark, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Rockdale Country Ford, $1,800, plus $555.21 added money, $2,355.21 total.

6. Trenton Berry, Cameron 4-H, buyer Standards Home Health, Bill Torrey, $587.50 each, plus $626,21 added money, $1,801.21 total.

7. Presley Berry, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Jack Hilliard Distributing, $1,200, plus $611.21 added money, $1,811.21 total.

8. Garrett Wallace, Cameron FFA, buyer Cameron Ag Group, $650, plus $255.21 added money, $905.21 total.

9. Austin Mueck, Cameron FFA, buyer Cameron Ag Group, $550, plus $665.21 added money, $1,215.21 total.

10. Patrick Dean, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Noack Family Partnership, $1,200, plus $563.13 added money, $1,763.13 total.

11. Brock Gage, Milano 4-H, buyer Kerry Spears, $900, $690.26 added money, $1,590.26 total.

12. Abigail Mayer, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Cameron Ag Group, $525, plus $721.21 added money, $1,246.21 total.

13. Karsen Galvan, Cameron 4-H, buyers Jeremy’s Electric, Little River Material, Milam County Livestock Auction, Justin Tucker, Coker Farms, $1,491, plus $185.21 added money, $1,676.21 total.

14. Hunter Clark, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Classic Bank, $875, plus $605.21 added money, $1,480.21 total.

GOATS Grand champion—Savannah Garcia, Thorndale 4-H, buyer TDS Excavation Services, $2,500, plus $255.20 added money, $2,755.20 total.

Reserve champion—Trayle Schroeder, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, Thorndale Co-Op Gin & Grain, $837.50, each plus $480.20 added money, $2,155.20 total.

3. Caitlin Garcia, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $1,700, plus $350.21 added money, $2,050.21 total.

4. Kyrene Jackson, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Patin Construction, $1,300, plus $615.21 added money, $1,915.21 total.

5. Thachary Mayer, Cameron FFA, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $900, plus $796.21 added money, $1,696.21 total.

6. McKenna Biar, Thorndale Jr. FFA, buyer L aCopa Ranch, $1,200, plus $1,025.21 added money, $2,225.21 total.

7. Kaylee Jackson, Thorndale 4-H, buyers Bruce and Rebecca Cogswell, $1,050, plus $760.21 added money, $1,810.21 total.

8. Emma Roberts, Rockdale Jr. FFA, buyer Brookshire Bros., $850, plus $80.21 added money, $1,255.21 total.

9. Clara Steglich, Thorndale Jr. FFA, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, Thorndale Co-Op Gin & Grain, $575, plus $655.21 added money, $1,230.21 total.

10. Cameron Cooper, Gause 4-H, buyer Capital Farm Credit, $900, plus $395.21 added money, $1,295.21 total.

11. Erin Steglich, Thorndale Jr. FFA, buyer Thorndale Ag Boosters, Milam County Livestock Auction, $537.50 each, plus $105.21 added money, $1,180.21 total.

12. Hailee Fisher, Thorndale FFA, buyer Patin Construction, $1,200, plus $565.21 added money, $1,765.21 total.

13. Danielle Pedroza, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Cass Brothers, $900, plus $255.21 added money, $1,155.21 total.

14. Natalie Garcia, Thorndale 4-H, buyer LaCopa Ranch, $900, plus $250.21 added money, $1,150.21 total.

BROILERS Grand champion—J.W. Hollas, Cameron 4-H, buyer Citizens National Bank, $1,500, plus $471.20 added money, $1,971.20 total.

Reserve champion—Samantha Muston, Rockdale FFA, buyer Mine Services Inc., $2,000, plus $650.25 added money, $2,650.25 total.

3. Joshua Pelzel, Rockdale FFA, buyer Mary Ann Praesel, $1,400, plus $1,425.21 added money, $2,825.21 total.

4. John Hanke, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Noack Family Partnership, $900, plus $1,296.21 added money, $2,196.21 total.

5. Andrew Stolte, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $1,200, plus $195.21 added money, $1,395.21 total.

6. Gabriel Ramthun, Cameron 4-H, buyer Carroll Glaser, $800, plus $155.20 added money, $955.20 total.

7. Chase Hubnik, Cameron 4-H, buyer Milam County Livestock Auction, $750, plus $471.21 added money, $1,221.21 total.

8. Heath Hollas, Cameron 4-H, buyer Womble Drilling, $825, plus $501.21

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RESERVE CHAMPION TURKEY—William Dean of the Rockdale 4-H Club GRAND CHAMPION GOAT—Savannah Garcia of the Thorndale 4-H Club showed the reserve champion turkey which was purchased by Carroll Glaser sold her grand champion goat to TDS Excavation for $2,500, plus $255.20 GRAND CHAMPION TURKEY—Madeline Kostroun of the Cameron 4-H for $1,500, plus $738.12 added money for a total of $2,238.12. added money for a total of $2,755.20.

Club exhibited the grand champion turkey, which she sold to Standards’ Home Health and John Youngblood. Price was $950 each, plus $526.20 added money, a total of $2,426.20.

RESERVE CHAMPION RABBITS—Katelyn Tarver of the Rockdale FFA sold GRAND CHAMPION RABBITS—Connor Barton of the Cameron 4-H Club her reserve champion rabbits to Comfort AC, Danny Tarver and Central showed the grand champion rabbits, purchased by Crocker Reclamation for Recovery Service for $600 each, plus $980.20, added money, a total of RESERVE CHAMPION GOAT—Trayle Schroeder of the Thorndale 4-H Club $1,400, plus $1,606.20 added money, a total of $3,006.20. $2,780.20. sold his reserve champion goat to Thorndale Ag Boosters and Thorndale Co-Op & Gin for $837.20 each plus $480.20 added money, a total of $2,155.20.

WHY I AM VOTING FOR HOLLIS LEWIS FOR DISTRICT JUDGE On November 5, 2009, my husband Michael Cahill was 1 of 13 killed by Major Nidal Hasan at Ft. Hood. Mike was retired military and working at Ft. Hood as a Physician Assistant preparing soldiers for deployment.

My family and I turned to Hollis Lewis for support and advice.

Hollis spent many hours in my home with me, my children and the survivor assistance people from Ft. Hood.

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GRAND CHAMPION BROILERS­—J. W. Hollas of the Cameron 4-H Club RESERVE CHAMPION BROILERS­—Samantha Muston of the Rockdale showed the grand champion broilers which he sold to Citizens National FFA showed the reserve champion broilers which she sold to Mine Bank for $1,500, plus $471.20 added money, a total of $1,971.20. Services for $2,000, plus $650.25 added money, a total of $2,650.25.

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added money, $1,326.21 total.

9. Maddie Chandler, Cameron 4-H, buyer Cameron Ag Boosters, $500, plus $380.21 added money, $880.21 total.

10. Cooper Meinardus, Buckholts Jr. FFA, buyer Coufal-Prater Equipment, $450, plus $400.21 added money, $850.21 total.

11. Cade Hubnik, Cameron 4-H, buyer Cameron Ag Group, $600, plus $496.21 added money, $1,096.21 total.

12. Michelle Stermer, Cameron FFA, buyer CamTex Hardware, $625, plus $960.21 added money, $1,585.21 total.

13. Brittany Brashear, Cameron FFA, buyer Cameron Ag Group, $550, $586.21 added money, $1,136.21 total.

14. Kynlie Cargill, Thorndale 4-H, buyer Coufal-Prater Equipment, $550, plus $430.21 added money, $980.21 total.

RABBITS Grand champion—Connor Barton, Cameron 4-H, buyer Crocker Reclamation, $1,400, plus $1,606.20 added money, $3,006.20 total.

Reserve champion—Katelyn Tarver, Rockdale FFA, buyer Comfort AC, Danny Tarver, Central Recovery Service, $600, each plus $980.20 added money, $2,780.20 total.

3. Ashley Barcuch, Rockdale Jr. FFA, buyer Texas Burger/Subway, $950, plus $1,190.21 added money, $2,140.21 total.

4. Pete Heintze, Rockdale FFA, buyer Pruett Insurance Co., $1,300, plus $1,375.21 added money, $2,675.21 total.

5. Kaylee Veit, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Stoney Hill Ranch, $1,175, plus $80.21 added money, $1,255.21 total.

6. Kassidy Hundle, Cameron 4-H, buyer Luminant Buyers Group, $800, plus $531.21 added money, $1,331.21 total.

7. Kylee Hundle, Cameron Jr. FFA, buyer Cameron Ag Boosters, $550, $350.21 added money, $900.21 total.

8. Harrison Bender, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Noack Family Partnership, $550, plus $575.21 added money, $1,125.21 total.

9. Jack Luckey, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Air Doctor, $1,275, plus $515.21 added money, $1,790.21 total.

10. Luke Wheeler, Cameron 4-H, buyer Cameron Ag Group, $650, plus $506.21 added money, $1,156.21 total.

11. Kaley Dodd, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Rockdale Federal Credit Union, $525, plus $330.21 added money, $855.21 total.

12. Keaton Patzke, Cameron 4-H, buyer Little River Material, $525, plus $1,341.21 added money, $1,866.21 total.

13. Mason Lillard, Rockdale 4-H, buyer Brien Water Wells, $550, plus $430.21 added money, $980.21 total.

14. Julia Harwell, Cameron 4-H, buyer Cameron Ag Group, Little River Material $1,000, plus $526.21 added money, $1,526.21 total.

Thank you, buyers!

In next week’s Reporter,

participants will show their appreciation to buyers in the 2012 Rockdale Fair Youth Livestock Auction.

19 words only $4.50!

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• 415 MAIN STREET, ROCKDALE—Cozy 3 BR, 2 BA home located close to the Historic area of Rockdale. Large country kitchen with eat-in dining. Offered @ $65,000.

• 410 SAN JACINTO, ROCKDALE—Great 3 BR. 2 BA home, nice hardwood floors with a large CONTRACT PENDING sunroom. Large privacy fenced backyard. Offered @ $79,900.

• 1602 SKYLES, ROCKDALE—3 BR, 2 BA custom home with hardwood floors. Wonderful cook’s kitchen with eat-in bar. 2,000 SF metal shop with 3.203 Acres attached that are not in city limits.

Offered @ $290,000.

• 334 GREEN ST.—ROCKDALE—Historic Beauty, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, hardwood floors and high ceilings make this home a dream. Wrap-around porches on two sides. Offered Reduced @ $209,900.

• 612 FRANCINE—ROCKDALE—Great investment home, 3 BR, 2 BA with open living concept. Master bedroom and bath need repairs. Offered Reduced @ $49,900.

• 104 4TH STREET—THORNDALE—Nice cozy 2 BR, 1 BA, in Thorndale ISD. Offered @ $39,900.

— 512-446-9333 — Fax: 512-446-9334

Elaine Gerren, Broker/Owner, Cell: 512-760-0359 Lee Hafley, Agent, Cell: 512-415-2118

realestate.integrity@yahoo.com • www.myintegrityrealestate.com

LAND & HOMES WITH LAND

219 E. Bell — Rockdale, TX 76567

• 210 WOOD ROAD—MINERVA—2 BR, 2 BA home on 8.9 acres. Property is partially fenced with a small pond , and a wet weather creek at back . O ffered R educed @ $129,900.

• 000 HWY. 79—MILANO—Over 20 acres located on Hwy. 79. This property site has great business potential. Offered @ $83,287.

• 724 RAMSEY—ROCKDALE—V acant C ity L ot , ready for a home . O ffered @ $6,000.

• 2771 NORTH HIGHWAY 79—ROCKDALE—Wonderful home, on 5.76 acres, in the trees.

This 3 BR, 2.5 BA is everything you need, 2 living areas and 2 dining areas. Great outdoor CONTRACT PENDING entertainment area with a detached garage/guest house. Offered @ $269,900.

• 700 CR 342—MILANO—4 BR, 2 BA with open living concept. 12.49 acres, fenced with 2 horse stalls. Offered @ $125,000.

• 3142 CR 340—MILANO—Great 3 BR, 1 BA home in the country. Nice open living concept. Offered @ $69,900.

Member of Austin MLS ­— Member of Bryan/College Station MLS

HOMES • ROCKDALE­—414 RICE STREET—HISTORIC DISTRICT—4 BR, 3 BA with 2 Living areas. Corner lot. Offered @ $129,900.

• 1901 ALCOA—3 BR, 2 BA home in nice area , with fenced yard . O ffered @ $129,900.

• CR 407—3 BR, 2 BA mobile home with open living concept. Large eat-in kitchen.

Offered @ $79,900.

• 403 W. AVENUE D, MILANO—3 BR, 2 BA, open concept home. New metal roof being installed.

Offered @ $79,900.

Distinctive Properties by

Pud Owens

Judith Matula Realty

9101/2 W. Cameron — Rockdale, TX 76567 OFFICE: 512/446-4243 — FAX 512/446-4273 Internet Site: www.pudowensrealty.com/ E-Mail Address: Porjam@aol.com HOMES • 2100 YOKLEY—3 BR, 2-1/2 BA remodeled beauty. Family room with fireplace, kitchen built-ins and a gorgeous in-ground pool, neatly designed for kid safety.

A Must See! $179,900.

• 1904 SKYLES­—4 BR, 3 BA, totally remodeled beauty with detached 3-car garage. Priced to Sell. An Absolute Beauty.!

• 627 WILCOX—Older home needs a little TLC. $25,000.

• 503 SCARBROUGH­—2 BR, 1 living beauty with large storage out back. $79,500.

• 806 HIGHLAND—3 BR, 2 BA, needs a bit of TLC. Offered at $29,500.

• BELTON—3 BR on large lot. $47,500.

• O’KELLEY—4 BR, 2-1/2 BA, 2 gorgeous living areas, remodeled kitchen, huge yard. Exquisite condition. Call for appointment.

• 1602 SKYLES–3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, private office, huge family room with fireplace, Jack and Jill bath for children’s bedrooms, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. 50x40 metal building with electricity and heavily insulated, situated on approx. 3.5 acres. $290,000.

• 223 BOWSER—3/2/2, 2-story Craftsman. Move-in ready. $114,900.

• 1913 MISTLETOE—One owner home, gorgeous setting. 4 BR, 2 BA beauty.

Great sunporch. $129,900.

• 1802 PECOS—Newly remodeled beauty with gorgeous tile, large family room with fireplace, 4 nice bedrooms with 2 baths. REDUCED TO SELL, $123,000.

• 1800 YOKLEY—4 BR with 2 being master bedrooms, 3 BA custom home with formal living and dining, family room with fireplace and has, per tax records, 2,815 square feet of living area. Priced below market value and great location, great home!

• 2115 VOGEL­—3 BR/1-1/2 BA. Corner lot. Needs some work. $57,000.

• 2308 GRACE —3 BR, 2 BA, newly remodeled home situated on 2 large lots. $105,000.

• 2103 SAGER—Like new 4 BR, 3 BA beauty. A must See at $189,500.

• 804 WILCOX­—REDUCED—2 BR, 1 BA home, nice kitchen, large lot in a very quiet neighborhood. $39,900.

• 4 BR, 2 BA, Large living and dining, game room, gourmet kitchen w/breakfast.

Priced to Sell.

• HIGHLAND—4 BR, 2 BA, large family room with dining area. Gourmet kitchen.

Out back fantastic deck overlooking beautifully landscaped lawn. Huge workshop with plumbing for Dad. • 620 JACKSON—4 BR, 2 BA, 1 living. $105,000. Possible Short Sale.

• HWY. 77 SOUTH—Tanglewood area (2) newly remodeled homes that will take your breath away. Excellent for commercial possibilities. $62,500 each.

CAROL MATOUS­‑

• REMODELED 4 BR, 3 BA—Large greatroom with fireplace, formal dining, kitchen with granite counters and breakfast area. An office that is short of presidential.

Call for details.

• 413 E. FOURTH ST.—3 BR, 1 BA, bonus room. $75,000 • 1501 SKYLES—4 BR, 2-1/2 BA custom home with 3-car garage. $215,000.

• 526 W. BELL—Diamond In The Rough! Must See this historic home. One of Rockdale’s Finest!

• 521 HOWARD—2 BR, 1 BA brick, nice corner lot. $39,900.

• 2413 POST OAK—3 BR, 2 BA, rewly remodeled.

• 2004 SAGER—Like new 1-1/2 story beauty with 3 BRs, 3 BAs, 2 large living areas w/formal dining. Exquisite is the only description needed. A Must See at $239,900.

• 618 JACKSON—Adorable 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 large family area, kitchen with built-ins, situated on large cul-de-sac fenced lot. Must See at $127,500.

• 620 JACKSON—4 BR, 2 BA, large family room.

• 207 RUSSELL—3 BR, 1-1/2 BA, 2 living areas situated on 3 large lots. Nice private subdivision.

• 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA—With nice office, newly remodeled home with adorable guest house.

• 2102 SAGER—4 BR/2.5 BA split level beauty. Gorgeous in-ground pool. $185,000.

• 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.

• 405 HAZEL—Great home on 2 large lots. $59,900.

• 1804 PECOS—3BR/2BA, remodeled kitchen, marble master bath, workshop. $125,000.

• 2002 YOKLEY—2-story, 3BR/2-1/2BA, formal living/dining/den.

HUD ACQUIRED HOMES Call for details on HUD properties!

LAND & LAND WITH HOMES LAND LISTINGS NEEDED! I have several good qualified buyers on hand.

• 903 CR 303—3 BR. 2-1/2 BA, formal living, dining. Gameroom. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops and private office. 20x30 out building, situated on 13.68 acres. Call for details.

• 3083 CR 326 —2 BR, 2 BA, 1 living-dining, huge kitchen combination, large pantry, utiility room, 2-car garage, situated on 15 acres. Priced

REAL ESTATE

Home (512) 446.5012 • Cell (512) 760.5497 • cmatous1@yahoo.com­

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OUT-OF-COUNTY LISTINGS • 505 EAST TEXAS ST., CALVERT, TX—Charming cottage withn large backyard, 2 BR, 2 BA with nice sun porch. This cottage has wonderful built-ins in the kitchen and a large built-in hutch in the dining room. Offered Reduced @ $63,900.

• 15234 FAIRCREST, COLLEGE STATION—3 BR, 2 BA nice starter home in College Station School District. Recent upgrades. Offered @ $132,900.

• 1401 SOUTH MAIN, BREMOND—4 BR, 2 BA, with open living area. Large open yard and country living. Offered @ $99,900.

• 1001 CR 418, LEXINGTON—3 BR, 2 BA home on over 2 Acres with great country kitchen and a 12x34 Equipment Building added in 2012. Offered at $98,000.

• 508 EAST DAVIS, HEARNE—Nice 3 BR, 1 BA on corner lot. Well maintained home with garage converted to large workshop. New Central AC and hot water heater. Privacy fenced backyard. Offered @ $69,900.

• 3 LOTS IN BREMOND—2 full lots and 2 half lots located in city limits, close to schools. Offered at $31,900.

RENTALS • 701 MURRAY—Professional Building with 5 office spaces. Located on very visible street. 1,736 SF with ample parking spaces. Call for information. Day: 512-4463887, or Night, 512-446-4916.

• FM 908—4 BR, 3.5 BA. • FM 908—2 BR, 2 BA with open concept.

• FOR RENT—3142 CR 340, Milano, TX. 3 BR, 1 BA on 8.921 Acres. References required. First and Last month rent and deposit required. Call for rental price.

COMMERCIAL • 176 MEADOW DRIVE, ROCKDALE—Over 1/2 acre Great site for a new business. Offered @ $32,900.

located behind

Texas Fajita.

Pud Owens Mobile 512/760-7055

Monique Gebhart Mobile 512/269-8865

Judith Matula Mobile 512/760-5440

Evelyn Bauerschlag Mobile 512/760-6235

Robbie Breithaupt Mobile 512/574-8818

Jeff Martin Mobile 512/560-2007

below market.

• 443 CR 235C—2 custom built homes on 16.345 acres. Pecan grove, river frontage, access to FM 487. A must see!

• CR 328—20.009 acres, nice trees, great building area. $4,950 per acre.

• 10914 FM 908 WEST— 89 glorious acres of river-front property with 3 BR, 2 BA home. Call for more details.

• 90 ACRES More or less—Incredible views with 2 BR, 1 BA home. Excellent location. Call for details.

• 196 PR 3000—3 BR, 2 BA custom beauty situated on 10-20 or less acreage. Call for details.

• FM 1712—110 plus acres available. Excellent location. Call for details.

• 598 OAK PARK­—Custom built 3 BR/2 BA, office/hobby room, gorgeous sun porch situated on 6 acres, more or less. Detached 2-car garage and large shop. Make an offer.

• OAK PARK ADDITION—34 acres with nice trees. Call for info.

• TEXAS ST.—59 acres, excellent location. Call for details.

• FM 1712—135 acres near town. Call for details.

• MAKE AN OFFER on this 194 acre tract. Good location.

• 72.3 ACRES—With 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 living area, covered patio. Beautiful setting. The old home place a few yards over for an extra hand or family member. Beautiful land, 2 stock tanks. A Must See! • MILANO AREA—10 wooded acres CR 374. REDUCED—$25,000.

• 6870 CR 412—3/1, small unfinished 2-story, on 2 acres. $45,000.

• FM 908 S—513 acres improved pasture. $3,450 per acre. Excellent hunting.

• CR 381—9 plus acres. A must See! Beautiful building site. $6,000 per acre.

• CR 381—Like new 3 BR, 2 BA double-wide situated on 1 acre. Great views!

Owner will consider financing. Additional acreage can be purchased if wanted. $140,000.

• REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE!—HWY. 77 NORTH—Great Buy on this 20-acre tract with 2 mobile homes for extra income. $85,000.

• 279 ELM CREEK—Remodeled 3BR/2-1/2BA, designer kitchen, on 6.093 acres. Must See! • 62+ ACRES ON FM 3242—Good pasture, spring fed pond. Large hill, woods and wildlife.

• MILANO—100 acres. Great location. Priced to sell at $2,995/acre.

• 220 ACRES—Ranch land on CR 342 just SE of Milano.Good building sites.

CAROL WORLEY—REALTOR®, Owner/Broker

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INVESTMENT PROPERTY • 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 • NEAR FM 486—49 acres w/5-wire perimeter fence, 2 tanks, shade trees. Excellent dove hunting. Call for details.

COMMERCIAL

• HWY. 79 WEST—Excellent office space with large metal storage building. Priced to Sell!

• 1525 E. CAMERON—Great location, commercial property. $79,500.

BUSINESS PROPERTY • 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.

• 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.

• REDUCED TO SELL—Oak Park One—Great Investment! 4 lots, 85x135 w/water meter available, horse stalls & fencing. $43,500.

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

KAREN TODD—REALTOR®, Sales Agent

Home (512) 446.3253 • Cell (512) 760.6217 • karent59@live.com

Member Texas Association of REALTORS® and National Association of REALTORS® Member Austin Board of REALTORS® and Williamson County Association of REALTORS®

— Member Austin Multiple Listing Service

Central Texas Leading Realty Since 1954 HOMES • 1708 ALCOA—Lovely 3 BR, 2 BA brick home located on corner lot, approx. 1,746 sq. ft. living area, 2-car garage, recently painted, large den with cathederal ceiling and fireplace, spacious bedrooms. $109,000.

• REDUCED­—1804 ALCOA—3 BR, 1 BA, frame home, approx. 1,231 sq. ft. living area, 1-car garage, living room and den, storage building. Only $69,900.

• 1402 O’KELLEY—Nicely updated 4 BR, 2 BA brick home on large lot with in-ground pool, den with fireplace, living/dining combination, breakfast area, large storage bldg., CONTRACT PENDING large private backyard. $128,415.

• THORNDALE—201 E. Clement St., 4 BR, 3 BA, 2-story log-built home. 2-car garage on large corner lot, approximately 2,697 sq, ft. living area, recently updated.

Privacy fenced backyard. $232,900.

• 613 MURRAY—3 BR, 2 BA home, approximately 1,568 sq. ft. living area. Large CONTRACT PENDING kitchen, spacious bedrooms, detached 1-car garage, 1 car carport. $61,000.

• 190 OAK LAWN DR.—3 BR, 2 BA frame home, livingroom, dining room, extra room for office, etc., 2-car carport on large lot. Shingles new 2012. Only $59,500.

• 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. $199,000.

• GREAT BUY—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. $179,000.

• 338 HOLLY—PRAESEL ADDITION—3 BR, 1 BA frame home, detached one-car garage, fenced backyard, approx. 1,092 sq. ft. living area. $37,500.

• NICE 3 BR, 2 BA HOME—Country living, but close to town. 125 Woods Rd., Rockdale. $89,000.

• REDUCED 102 E. ELM—Nice 3 BR, 2 BA house on corner lot. Large closets, covered back patio. $59,900.

SOLD

SOLD

OFFICE (512) 446-3706 • FAX (512) 446-3268 221 Ackerman Street • Rockdale, TX 76567 • www.jimcurreyrealty.com • 409 SAN JACINTO—Remodeled 3 BR 2 BA brick home, dining room, eating bar in kitchen, 3-car garage, large privacy fenced backyard, covered patio. Open floor plan. $115,000.

• THORNDALE—104 Kailynne Court , 3 BR, 2 BA stucco over natural stone finish, CONTRACT 2-car garage on 1/2 acre lot. Approx. 2,164 sq.PENDING ft. living area, 9’ ceilings, wood floors, tile, carpeting in bedrooms, granite countertops throughout, fireplace. $249,000.

• REDUCED—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. $112,000.

• 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 • 2 BR, 2 BA A-FRAME HOME on 5+/- acres. Built 1999. Approx. 1,200 sq. ft. living area. Aspen walls and ceilings, covered porch on 3 sides of home, outdoor balcony upstairs. Rustic decor. Pecan trees and friut orchard. $109,900.

• LOVELY 3 BR, 2 BA rock home on 11+/- acres, with San Gabriel River frontage. Built 2009, approx. 2,211 sq. ft. living area. Spacious bedrooms, very open floorplan, large kitchen, breakfast area, dining room and large den, 9-foot ceilings. Covered porch across front, 2-car carport, $272,000.

• 350 INWOOD DR.—Very nice 3 BR, 2 BA brick home with 2 large living areas, on 2.5 acres, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, lots of closet/storage, wet bar, built-in shelving, 3-car detached garage with workshop, half bath in garage, storage shed, large oak trees. $149,900.

• MILANO—49.114 acres of beautiful rolling coastal pastures, scattered oaks, 4 ponds, 8-stall horse barn, 14-stall cow barn, hot walker, open stalls, riding arena, hay storage, with 2 BR, 1BA brick home and above-ground pool. $310,000.

• 230 CR 303A—Nicely updated/remodeled brick home, 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, large den and extra living area, dining room, breakfast area.

Approximately 1,907 sq. ft. living area. Kitchen totally redone with custom cabinets, Silestone countertops with tile backsplash. Master bath has walkin bathtub, tankless water heater, etc. Detached 2-car garage, large metal garage/workshop with 3 overhead doors and RV parking/storage space with connections. $195,000.

• THORNDALE AREA—144 Gabriel Crossing Drive. Newly built 2012 3 BR, 2 BA home on 1.83 acre lot. Approximately 1,804 sq. ft. living area, 2-car garage, fireplace, energy efficient appliances, granite countertops in kitchen, carpeting and hard tile flooring. $199,500.

• FOREST GROVE AREA—2007 3 BR, 2 BA country home on 132 acres with 30’x40’ detached metal workshop/garage with overhang. Four pastures with 3 ponds. Mostly open with scattered trees and wooded areas, 2 wet weather creeks, wildlife, working pens with chute. Water well for livestock. Home is approx. 1,875 sq. ft. living area. Large, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, center island and custom oak cabinets overlooks large dining and family areas, 2 office/study rooms, safe room, utility with mud room, wood flooring, 9’ ceilings throughout. Metal roof.Call for further details.

LAND • 6.3 ACRES ON HWY, 79 Between Rockdale and Milano. Mostly open with water meter electricity and septic system on site. $60,000.

• SAN GABRIEL AREA—94.275 acres, mostly open, some woods, with 2 CONTRACT PENDING ponds. County Road frontage 2 sides. $2,350 per acre.

• SOUTH OF TOWN, FM 487—1.8 ac. tract with unfiinished building, one BR, 1 BA, den/kitchen area, 2-story level with 1-car garage area. Call for further details. $45,000.

• HWY. 79—129.18 acres, 3 ponds, 2 water wells, electricity available.

CONTRACT PENDING Mostly open pasture land with some scattered trees. Call for more details. $2,300 per acre.

• 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.

• CAMERON—8.024 ac. on FM 845, city utilities available. $64,000.

• 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.

COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENT PROPERTIES • 1013 W. CAMERON–Excellent commercial site location. Located on Hwy. 79 next to Dollar General. .964 acre lot. $143,000.

• 109 S. MAIN, THORNDALE—Approximately 2,360 sq. ft. Retail building priced to sell. Great location, downtown Thorndale. $48,000.

• 226 N. MAIN—KNOWN AS “THE ORSAG’S BUILDING”—Two-story building, approximately 9,920 sq. ft. Call for details. $207,500. May consider leasing.

• 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.

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Office: 512-446-6165 — Mobile: 254-228-3032 E-Mail: irthrasher@yahoo.com SALESPERSON: Leah Wenzel Litchauer, 512-446-3747

E-mail: wenzelpride@tex1.net

HOUSE & 24.6 ACS. FOR SALE

One of Milam County’s most outstanding properties: 2 Story, 3 BR, 3.5 BA, 3-car garage, app. 3,820 sq. ft. Finished in Austin Stone, brick, concrete and stucco. Located 1 mile outside Rockdale City Limits at 3002 South Hwy. 77.

FOR SALE

•  ROCKDALE—14 tracts on the river. Reserve yours now! •  MILANO—3.9 acres on Ave. B. $27,000, neg. Water and electricity. •  REDUCED! 516 W. BELL—$45,000. Handyman’s special. •  8-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX—In Rockdale. $275,000. •  CALDWELL—13 acres CR 307, one mile from high school. •  6 Acres—Fronting FM 908 & Beverly Lane, w/pond, has water meter, septic, electricity. •  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. •  1.65 Acres—CR 306 West. $15,000 cash or owner financed. •  3.3 Acres—CR 306 West. $30,000.

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FOR RENT/LEASE FOR RENT/LEASE FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 BA, appliances, w/d connections, fenced yard, carport. Extra clean. 512760-5661.

FOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 BA, CA/ CH. HUD accepted. Also, 2 BR, 1 BA house, HUD accepted.

512-760-7372.

2 BR apartment for rent, AC/H. 512-446-6694 or 512-2699026.

FOR RENT: 1 BR house, appliances, fenced yard. Extra clean. 512-760-5661.

FOR SALE

FRESHLY REFURBISHED 4, FOR SALE: Split firewood by 3, and 2 BR mobile homes, the cord or by the pickup load. plus RV’s, for rent on shady 254-721-6500 . lots. HUD accepted. 512-4466036.

FOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 BA, appliances, CA/H, w/d connections. FOR LEASE/RENT: Professional/office building, approxiExtra clean. 512-760-5661. mately 1,500 sq. ft., 701 MurMOBILE HOMES FOR RENT: ray. Rent negotiable. Days, All electric 3/2, 3/1 & 2/1. Elec- 512-446-3887. Nights, 512tric & propane 2/1. All have CA/ 446-4916.

CH. No pets. Coyote Crossing Park on Hwy. 36 between 2 BR, 1 BA Small country home Milano and Cameron. Available on 10 acres, 6 miles west of immediately. 512-244-5445 Rockdale. $700 per month, and 512-547-0388. plus deposit. 979-219-4505.

ANIMALS

FREE TO Good home: 8 month old male mix breed puppy. Call 512-446-5258.

FREE CATS & Kittens. 512446-7126.

FREE KITTENS. 512-6292537 or 512-629-2636

FARM/RANCH

LEASE TO OWN Mobile home, little down, owner finance. Also, 2 and 1 BR apartments for rent. FOR SALE: Gelbvieh Bulls, 512-638-0544. older herd bull and one yearling 3 BR Duplex, w/d connections, both red and polled. Call Bill Vogelpohl, 512-446-5058 or CA/H, no pets. References cell 512-739-2973. required. 12 month lease + deposit. 512-446-2743, leave message.

LOST & FOUND

ROOM FOR Rent, flat screen, YORKIE FOUND Fair weekend FOR RENT: 512 West Belton. cable, shared kitchen, washer/ - Yorkie. Call 512-760-5256 or 512-269-6567, am., 512-269- dryer. $125 week., $400 month. 512-760-8558.

512-430-0902.

7876 after 3 pm.

FOR LEASE

Orsag’s property at 225 N. Main Will lease a portion for storage: Yearly lease only, square footage will be determined by needs.

Call for more information:

Orsag’s

SERVICES

CAREGIVER/HOUSE KEEPER For 30 years. If you need help, call me, 512-760-7349.

KEVIN’S TREE Service: Pruning, cut down, haul-offs, tear downs, dead trees. Free Estimates. Small town and country.

512-309-4917.

Jim Barker or Glenda Barker 979-542-3167 42-tf

HANDYMAN: Plumbing and carpentry, cuts grass, trees, rake leaves, painting fences, houses, work flowerbeds, cleaning fence lines. Cell, 512-269-6724.

PROFESSIONAL CARDS

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES Housing Division 2180 North Main, P.O. Box 729, Belton, TX 76513 254-770-2300 / 888-488-4911 / FAX: 254-770-2329 ATTENTION!!!

SECTION 8 WAITING LIST ANNOUNCEMENT! The Central Texas Council of Governments/Housing Division will be opening the Section 8 Waiting List beginning Thursday, November 1, 2012. On November 1, 2012, pre-applications will be available only from 10:00AM – 2:00PM at the following locations: Rockdale Senior Center 765 Green Street Rockdale, TX 76567   •  After November 1, 2012, pre-applications will be available at our offices during normal business days and hours.   •  Only one pre-application will be provided per person.   •  If you are already on another waiting list for another Housing Authority, you must apply separately for this program to be added to our list. You will not lose your place on any other waiting lists for applying to our Section 8 program.   •  If you are unable to come into any of our offices, a pre-application may be mailed to you. Please call our main office at 254-770-2300 and ask for a pre-application to be mailed to you. If you call our main office and our voicemail picks up, please state that you are requesting for a pre-application to be mailed to you, leave your name, mailing address that you want the pre-application to be mailed to, and your phone number. Remember to speak clearly! 1t

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REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE

409 BOYD Drive: Three bedroom, one bath, original garage converted into third bedroom.

It does have an additional covered carport. Nice kitchen and dining area, comes with stove and refrigerator. It has a fenced yard with large trees.

Corner lot. Space heaters and window units, but buyer can add back to sales price cost of central heat and air. Very Clean thoughout. $39,900.

Donna Brasfield, Brasfield Real FABULOUS RIVERFRONT Estate. 512-365-6500.

PROPERTY on San Gabriel FOR SALE: 606 Francine, River For Sale. Call Leah for 4 BR, 2 BA, $70,000. 512consultation. 512-446-3747.

446-3651.

14.85 ACRES: Beautiful homesite, 40x80 metal building on slab, deep water well, small pond. Off Hwy. 79W, near city limits, Rockdale. Make Offer. 2Story Commercial Building: Downtown Rockdale, offered

by Owner/Agent. Can be used as 2 separate businesses or one large one. Could turn 2nd story into living quarters. J&B Realty, 512-446-3312 or 979406-0004.

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SHERRILL REAL ESTATE Clara K. Sherrill, Broker 800-735-2638 — Cell: 979-716-4681

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PUBLIC NOTICES

TAKING BIDS

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Sale The following tenants units will be sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Each unit will be sold to the highest bidder.

Various household items and furnishings will be sold, along with recreational, office and garden items. Terms of the sale are cash.

Bulldog Storage, 1345 S. FM 908, Rockdale, TX, Thursday November 8, 2012 @ 10:30 am Debbie Hemmitt-Grayson Owen A. Gordon Brenda G. Tovar Kathy E. Holt Kristi R. Hamilton Brandy S. Williams Pam D. Mitchell Crystal L. Dixon Deborah K. Chappell Eric M. Grahmann Kelley N. Tater Chris W. Davis

CALL FOR BIDS: City of Milano is seeking contract bids on mowing and maintenance.

Bids will be opened at the City Council meeting on November 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Mowing required will be at the Milano Civic Center/Fire Station location 120 W. Avenue E., Milano Community Center location, 303 W Ave E and the Milano Annex Building location 300 E Avenue C. Maintenance will be as per required need, i.e. replacing light bulbs, changing air conditioner filters, repairing or replacing damaged street signs and other small odd jobs.

For more information call 979224-0227. The City of Milano reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

Arledge Rentals, 306 Yoakum St, Rockdale, TX, Thursday November 8, 2012 @ 11:30 am Chris Montelongo Leonardo Rubio, Sr. Randy E. Mitchell Ashley A. Singleton Clemente Abila, Jr. Janice Tirado Heather Ramirez Amy Funburg Zakiya Strange Rock Stevenson Michael S. Holmes Cassandra J. Hall Billy J. Denson We will also have auctions the same date for the following locations: 9:00 am-Bulldog Storage, Caldwell 12:30 pm-Arledge Cameron Storage, Cameron 3:00 pm – All Seasons Storage, Temple Call 512-446-4858 for information.

EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE GFL AMERICAS, LLC is hiring a blending technician LV1.

Entry level labor position in a professional environment.

Employment includes health benefits and paid vacation. Email resume to Randy Morgan (randy@gflamericas. com) or apply in person at 352 N Hwy 77, Rockdale, Texas, 512446-7700.

77 DINER: Now hiring experienced cook and kitchen prep positions for our new kitchen.

Bus persons and dishwashers also needed. 979-773-4637.

Experienced only need apply.

Apply in person on Thursday, November 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

DRIVERS: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed/ OD Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.41-.51cpm!

CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA Call: 800-533-7862. www. trinitytrucking.com FIELD SUPERVISOR: W-S Industrial Services Inc. is currently hiring exp’d Field Supervisors to join our rapidly growing team. Must be drug free, clear driving record, clear criminal background, and agree to physical and pre-employment test. Extensive travel involved. Apply in person at 378 N Hwy 77, Rockdale TX or call 512-429-0036. Visit WS-Hiring. com for more information.

A M TRANSMISSIONS LLC in Caldwell Texas is a full service automotive repair shop. Transmission, Engines,Brakes, A/C. All makes & models. Call 979272-5502 or 979-200-1114. www.amtransmissionsllc.com

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Woodson Lumber of Lexington & Caldwell are currently accepting applications for FT & PT Drivers/Yard help & Sales Clerks Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience in retail, manufacturing, or building materials industry preferred.

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NURSING

Director of Nursing

Home-like nursing facility located in a small town environment, seeks experienced RN to oversee Nursing Services and provide direct quality care. Prefer prior experience in a similar long term care environment, and excellent communications & interpersonal skills. Knowledge of state regulatory requirements a plus. We offer a competitive salar y and benefits package.

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Driver/Mechanic Needed ­— Milam County

  Must have Commercial Driver’s License, a clean driving record and must pass drug test.   Duties to include transport of equipment and regular service, maintenance and repair of both gas and diesel engines. Salary negotiable.   To apply for this position, fax resume or list of qualifications to 512-795-0777.

Experienced Oilfield Work-Over Supervisor Needed – Milam County

  Must have experience in all phases of shallow well construction and maintenance. Salary negotiable.   To apply for this position, fax resume or list of qualifications to 512-795-0777.

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THE RANCH BAR & GRILL

415 W. Hwy 79, Rockdale — 512-446-7005

Sat., Oct. 27, 2012

HALLOWEEN PARTY Costume Contest & Full House Karaoke

Cliff’s Tavern

218 N. Main—Rockdale, TX­—512-446-5916

Saturday, October 27 Halloween Costume Party featuring Elixir Costume Contest

HALLOWEEN PARTY Wed., Oct. 31 Starts at 6 p.m.

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345 Country Club Drive Caldwell, TX — 979-567-4300

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code. Rockdale Mini Storage which is located at 201 W. Cameron, Rockdale, TX 76567, will hold a public auction of property being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien.

Sale will be at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on 10/26/12 at West Cameron, Rockdale, TX 76567.

Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Deposit for removal and cleanup may be temporarily required.

Seller reserves the right not to accept any bid and to withdraw property from sale. Property in each space may be sold item-by-item, in batches, or by the space. Property being sold includes the contents in space(s) of the tenant listed below, with brief description of contents in the space(s).

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RELEASE of RECLAMATION OBLIGATION 183.2 ACRES PHASE III FOR SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION PERMIT PERMIT NO. IF, ALCOA INC. SANDOW MINE DOCKET NO. C13-0005-SC-01-F Pursuant to Section 134.128-.134 of the Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act, TEX. NAT. RES. CODE ANN. CH 134 (Vernon Supp. 2012) and Sections 12.312-.313 of the Coal Mining Regulations, Railroad Commission of Texas, 16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE Ch. 12, Alcoa Inc., P.O. Box 1491, Rockdale, Texas 76567 is proposing Phase III release from performance obligations on 183.2 acres in Area E of the Sandow Mine, Permit No. 1F in Milam County, Texas.

The Sandow Mine permit area is located approximately 6 miles southwest of Rockdale, Texas.

Permit No. 1F was most recently approved August 19, 2009. The applicant requests a Phase III release from remaining reclamation obligations on 183.2 acres for groundwater, drill hole reclamation, water rights replacement, surface water, permanent structures, Extended Responsibility Period, revegetation success, soils and small area depressions (100%). There is no prime farmland acreage in the proposed release area. The area requested is located in Area E. Mining operations were conducted on the 183.2 acres from 1986 to 1988. Final grading was accomplished on this area between 1988 and 1990. Hybrid bermudagrass was planted in 1991 and wildlife habitat was established by planting various tree species and bunch grasses including Little bluestem, Kleingrass, Wilman lovegrass, Switchgrass, Indiangrass, Old world bluestem, and Sideoats grama from 1991 to 1996. The Extended Responsibility Period (ERP) was initiated on October 31, 2000 on 183.2 acres. The approved postmine land use is Pastureland, 66.3%, Fish & Wildlife Habitat, 32.3%, and Developed Water Resource, 1.4%. There is one permanent structure (Pond RE-2) within the proposed Phase III area. The accepted bond for Permit No. 1F is $56,000,000. The applicant does not seek adjustment to the approved bond as a result of this application; however, an eligible bond reduction amount may be determined and, if approved, the total bond obligations on the subject acreage would be released. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on the application within thirty days after the last date of publication of this notice in a local newspaper. All written comments, objections, or requests for public hearing or informal conference on the application should be directed to:

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A copy of the complete application may be inspected in the main office of the Railroad Commission of Texas at 1701 North Congress, William B. Travis Building, Austin, Texas, and in the Office of the Milam County Clerk at 102 S. Fannin, Cameron, Texas 76520-4272. The application may be supplemented and should be reviewed periodically.

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BLAND Construction, Ltd. ~Since 1979~ Commercial & Residential 963 N. FM 908 • Rockdale, TX 76567

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COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Mertha L. Anderson to Charles W. Ellison – Levi Taylor League (v. 1,182, p. 495).

Selina Arledge to Arledge Land Holding LLC – William H. Walker Survey A-64 (v. 1,182, p. 588).

Arledge Land Holdings LLC, Terry Eugene Arledge, manager, to Brazos Electric Power Cooperative Inc. – William H. Walker Survey A-64 (v. 1,182, p.

592).

Mary Irene Prothro to Clovia Mims – two tracts, David Gallagher Survey A-24 (v. 1,182, p. 615).

Margrett E. Brashear and George Kent Brashear to Michael Wayne Kor-

MILAM COUNTY Courthouse Records Ryan to First American Mortgage Trust Special Warranty Deed Daniel F. Ejem to Brazos Electric – South Oaks Subdivision (v. 1,182, Power Cooperative Inc. – William H. p. 646).

Walker Survey A-64 (v. 1,182, p. 581).

Warranty Deeds Substitute Trustee Deeds With Vendor’s Lien Lila O. Pecth, substitute trustee, Correction Warranty Deeds Eugene J. Van Noord and Doris R. Wells Fargo Bank NA to Secretary and Mandy Wheeler to Long Beach Van Noord to Nathan Paul Van Noord of Housing & Urban Development – Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-10, Deutand Sara Van Noord – W.W. Lewis Sur- Francisco de los Rios Survey A-302 sche bank National Bank, trustee vey A-30 (v. 1,182, p. 443).

– W.W. Greer Addition, Cameron (v. (v. 1,182, p. 536).

Hedy Dadfar and Shomays Dadfar to Alva Ruth Smith to William Roy 1,182, p. 544).

Gerald A. Briggs and Herlinda Briggs – Smith and Debrah Eileen Stull – Faye Pecht, substitute trustee, and 22 Hills Subdivision, Tract 3 (v. 1,182, two tracts, Wiley Harrison Survey (v. William Brummett Jr. to JPMorgan p. 464).

Chase Bank NA – Oak Park Subdivi1,182, p. 607). sion, Cannon Lands (v. 1,182, p. 715).

Stephen Jarrard and Karen Jarrard to Hughes Surveying LLC – lot, Daniel Foreclosure Sale Deed Mineral Deed Monroe Grant, Cameron (v. 1,182, p. John W. Latham, substitute trustee, Jerry Lynn Ryan and Ramona Irwin Donald Fleming to Mary A. Sorrells 623).

negay and Mary Lou Kornegay – two tracts, J.W. Collins Survey A-130 (v.

1,182, p. 639).

obituaries Robinson A memorial service for Jimmie Holley Robinson, 79, of Rockdale, was held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Liberty Community Church.

Mr. Robinson died Oct. 18 in a Temple hospital.

He was born on Oct. 20, 1932, in the Liberty community to Charlie and Effie (Holley) Robinson.

Mr. Robinson was a member and former deacon of San Gabriel Baptist Church.

He graduated from Milano High School in 1949 as salutatorian and attended Westminster Junior College in Tehuacana.

Survivors are his wife, Bonnie Crump Robinson of Rockdale; a son, Randy Robinson and wife Donna of Rockdale; a daughter, Sherry Morrison and husband Jim of Tyler; a brother, Joe Robinson and wife Carolyn of Garland; and a sister, Frances Gilliland of Milano; also, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Ramirez THORNDALE—A Celebration of Life Mass for Celestino S. (Sal) Ramirez, 64, of Thorndale was held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taylor with burial following at Thorndale City Cemetery.

Rosary was recited on FriRamirez day Oct. 19, at Providence Funeral Home in Taylor.

Mr. Ramirez died at his home on Oct. 15 surrounded by family.

He was born on May 19, 1948, in Thorndale to Louis Ramirez Sr. and Natividad Salazar Ramirez.

Mr. Ramirez worked for Alcoa for 30 years, retiring in 2009.

He also served in the Texas Army National Guard, retiring with 30 years of service.

Mr. Ramirez was a Vietnam veteran and served a tour of duty in U.S. Army, Alpha Company, 6th of the 31st Infantry in 196970. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.

He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and loved to sit around telling stories and joking.

Mr. Ramirez was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors are his wife of 43 years, Marie; two sons Adam Ramirez (Georgie) and Aaron Ramirez (Jennifer); a daughter, Amanda Bice (Troy); six grandchildren, Jessica Ramirez, Christine Ramirez, Nicholas Ramirez, Alayna Ramirez, Justin Bice and Hailee Bice; his father, Louis Ramirez Sr.; five brothers, Pete Ramirez, Casper Ramirez, Louis Ramirez Jr., John Ramirez and Thomas Ramirez; and four sisters, Andrea Bodiford, Mary Soto, Gregoria Medina and Lionor Riojas.

Pallbearers were nephews Roman Ramirez, Victor Medina, Matt Bodiford, Jason Ramirez, Arthur Martinez Jr. and Mike Beyer.

Honorary pallbearers were longtime friend Donald Laurence, and the men that served with him in Alpha Company, 6th of the 31st Infantry.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

Atkinson C A MERON— S er v ic e s for Audrey Pauline “Polly” Atkinson will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Little River Baptist Church with Rev. Betty Wenzel officiating. Interment will be at Little River Baptist Cemetery in Jones Prairie, near Cameron.

A luncheon will follow.

The funeral will be held with military honor guards and a motorcycle escort by the Patriot Riders.

A memorial service will be held in San Antonio at a later date.

Ms. Atkinson died Oct. 19 in Lewisville.

She was born Sept. 10, 1923, in Jones Prairie.

Ms. Atkinson attended school in Jones Prairie and high school in Calvert. She attended the college of nursing at St. Mary’s University in Galveston.

After becoming a registered

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surgical nurse, she joined the U.S. Army Nurses Corp.

Her career took her to several bases in the states and around the world. She had tours of duty in Korea, Germany, Japan and Thailand. She was also stationed at Fort Eustis, Virginia, West Point in New York and Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Ms. Atkinson received the World War II Victory Medal, A r my of Oc cupat ion Meda l (Germany and Japan), National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60 Device.

Ms. Atkinson served in the U.S. Army for over 28 years and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

After retirement, she worked for North East Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

Ms. Atkinson was physically active and enjoyed her aerobics club and bowling team.

She loved her family, friends and pets.

Survivors are a sister-in-law, Naomi Atkinson of Roswell, New Mexico; three nieces, Barbara Ruggiero and husband Michael of Lewisville, Mary Ann Tullo and husband Jimmy of Staten Island, New York, Louise Hamilton and husband Harold “Ham” of Bellevue Nebraska; and four nephews, Anthony DiGirolamo of Bordentown, New Jersey, John DiGirolamo and wife Lorrie of Cameron, Glendale Atkinson and wife Patty of Reno, Nevada, John Atkinson of California; also, many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Little River Baptist Church, FM 979, Cameron, TX 76520.

Bennett CAMERON—Funeral services for James William “Jimmy” Bennett Jr., 49, of Cameron were held Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in the Kathryn W. Green chapel of Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron with Mark Miller officiating. Burial followed in Powers Chapel in Rosebud.

Mr. Bennett died Oct. 16 in a Temple hospital following an illness.

He was born Oct. 12, 1963, in Houston to James and Beulah Cason Bennett Sr. Mr. Bennett had worked as a security guard for the Texas Department of Corrections.

He graduated from Sam Houston High School in Houston and was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors are his wife, Alene Bennett of Cameron; three sons, Luke Hatcher of Shreveport, Louisiana, Carl Groendes and John Groendes, both of Rockdale; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bennett Sr. of Houston; a brother, Kevin Bennett of Houston; and a sister, Diana Puccio of Spring; also, four grandchildren.

Harris CAMERON—Memorial services for Cleaven Alf Harris Jr., 54, of Rockdale will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in the Kathryn W. Green Chapel of Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Cameron.

Mr. Harris died Oct. 19 at his home.

He was born Aug. 5, 1958, in Fort Worth to Cleaven Alf Harris Sr. and Juanita West.

Survivors are his wife, Anita Harris of Rockdale; four sons, Tray Harris of Conroe, Jason Harris of Magnolia, Junior Harris of Virginia, William Harris of Midlothian; six daughters, Delina Harris of Magnolia, Sunny Weber of Spring, Carrie Harris of Florida, Rosa Harris of Colorado, Sarah Kruse of Rockdale, Robin Kruse of Midlothian; his father, Cleaven Alf Harris Sr. of Alvin; his mother, Juanita Blankenship of Magnolia; and three sisters, Theresa Garneau of Alvin, Sonja Harris of Baytown, Michelle Smith of Fort Worth; also, 19 grandchildren.

McLerran CAMERON—Funeral services

– T.J. Chambers Survey A-7 (v. 1,182, Oil, Gas and Mineral Leases p. 532).

Alcy T. Shuffield to Etoco LP – John Burnhill Survey A-84 (v. 1,182, p.

488).

Creative Commons Deed City of Milano, Billy Barnett, mayor, Probate Cases Filed to City of Milano Volunteer Fire Dept.

Gloria Lange applied for the Harold Inc. (v. 1,182, p. 667).

E. Lange Estate – muniment of title (10895).

Executor’s Deed Elsie I. Clawson Estate, David Patricia Brymer applied for the Clawson, independent executor, to Omer Jordan Estate – letters testaEileen Westerfield et al – James Lewis mentary (10896).

Survey (v. 1,182, p. 664).

DISTRICT COURT Civil Cases Filed Gift Deed Solomon D. Lewis Jr. to Michael Texas Medical Distributors vs.

A. Lewis – lots, Milano (v. 1,182, p. Reliable Medical System – consumer/ commercial debt.

599).

do you take Viagra for Edna Earle McLerran, 88, of Cameron were held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Marek-BurnsLaywell Funeral Home with Rev. David Barrett officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. McLerran died Sunday, Oct. 21, in a Cameron nursing facility.

She was born Oct. 27, 1923, in Oenaville to Arthur and Mattie (Gray) Hallmark.

Ms. McLerran worked for over 40 years at KMIL Radio as secretary and bookkeeper.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cameron where she was active in the Senior Choir and Sunday school.

Ms. McLerran was preceded in death by eight siblings.

She is survived by two sons, John H. McLerran Jr. of Robinson, Kenneth R. McLerran of Fairfield; and a daughter, Lana Jean McLerran of Mathis; also, four grandchildren and f ive great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, First Baptist Church of Cameron or to the charity of choice.

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Lamb AT HE NS —Dona ld Way ne Lamb, 58, died at his home in Athens on Oct. 20, 2012.

Mr. Lamb attended Rockdale High School and served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors are his wife, Priscilla; two sons, Rodney Lamb, Brad Lamb; two sisters, Barbara Beavers, Cora Gali; and two brothers, Jim Lamb, Steve Lamb; also, four grandchildren.

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