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75 YEARS Local veteran has been

in Legion three-fourths of its existence, Pages 3A, 5A

SEEING STRIPES TIGERS DRAW CHAMPION ZEBRAS IN PLAYOFFS, SPORTS 1B

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QUICK LOOK

4 GOP races in early filing for primary Saturday was the first day to file for a position on March 3, 2020, primary ballots and by Tuesday four contested races, one of them three-way, developed in the Republican Primary, according to County Chair Bill Whitmire.

The sheriff’s race is contested with incumbent Chris White challenged by Craig Wise.

Prosecutor Bill Torrey is challenged by Lonnie Gosch.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Richard “Opey” Watkins drew challengers in Ricky McCall and Henry Hubnik.

Frank Summers and Charles Truitt filed for the Precinct 3 Commissioner position. Incumbent John Fisher is not seeking re-election.

Also filing were the following incumbents: Sherry Mueck, tax assessor-collector; Jay Beathard, constable, Precinct 3; Michael Moehling, constable, Precinct 4 (currently serving as a Democrat).

Whitmire said he expects the following to file on the GOP ballot in upcoming days: Art Neal, Precinct 3 Commissioner; Charlie West (incumbent), Precinct 2 Constable.

Final day to file is Monday, Dec. 9.

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Whinstone breaks ground ‘Here to stay’ says company at ceremony

By MIKE BROWN Reporter Editor

Chad Harris of Whinstone US said the words about 100 Rockdale and Milam County leaders have been longing to hear Friday morning with the patter of rain on a tent roof keeping the beat.

“We are a company that’s here to stay.”

Occasion was groundbreaking for Whinstone’s massive new data center, located just off Charles Martin Hall Road and north of the former Alcoa Rockdale Operations smelter.

Whinstone had actually already broken ground on what should soon become the largest facility of its kind in

Reporter/Mike Brown

Clearing and grading work already underway at Whinstone site north of smelter off Charles Martin Hall Road. the world, for Bitcoin mining when measured by mining capacity.

The initial phase w ill see constr uction of a 180,000-square-foot facility,

which will employ about 75.

Three other phases are planning boosting the site to one million square feet with 200 jobs.

Its first phase is anticipated

to use 300 megawatts of power on the way to an eventual gigawatt (1,000 megawatts) late next year.

Area economic developers are somewhere between

State may help more with plan

13) with money raised to go toward cleaning up the site.

HISTORY—It is the third time Thrasher has been arrested in connection with the property which has been legally declared a “junkyard” in court action.

Both the City of Rockdale and Milam County had been attempting the get the property cleaned up, noting it is located on the major highway through town and presents

The City of Rockdale is pivoting in a slightly different direction on its massive water plan after some potentially positive changes were communicated from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

Meeting Tuesday in regular session at City Hall, council members heard Bob Lane of KSA engineers outline dropping some options in the water treatment side of the ambitious plan which seeks to rid the city of its legendary red water problem once and for all.

He said about 47-percent of the treatment cost estimates were being lowered, w ith expenditures going from $26.4-million to $13.9-million.

It’s complex, but there’s a reason.

APPROACH—City Manager Chris Whittaker said the original approach to the water and sewer system overhauls—with a combined price tag of approximately $63-million—was for the city to receive a $400,000 grant from the TWDB and approximately $10-million in below market rate loans.

See JUNKYARD, page 8A

See WATER, page 8A

Aggravated assault charge filed after punch, threat, 3A.

Veteran believes patriotism is in good hands after Monday ceremony, 5A.

CAR SHOW SATURDAY First Presbyterian will host its 3rd annual Car Show and Fall Festival Saturday with food and craft vendors.

Proceeds to Rockdale ISD students in need.

Faith, page 4A.

WEATHER THURSDAY

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INDEX Classifieds.................6A, 5B Commentary....................5A Faith...............................4A Lifestyle...........................6B Newsbriefs.......................2A Obituaries........................ 7A Organizations...................6A Sports....................... 1B-4B

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Direction change on water

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ecstatic and giddy.

“This is the beginning,” Dr. John M. Weed, president of the Rockdale Munic-

He survived Iwo Jima Ninety-four year old Gene Luckey (center), who was wounded as a US Marine on Iwo Jima in 1945, was a ‘rock star’ at Monday’s Rockdale ISD Veterans Day observance in the high school gym. Luckey and Roy Becker, also 94, (see page 6B) were the two World War II veterans in attendance. Both

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received rousing ovations from veterans, family members and hundreds of students when World War II vets were asked to stand by master of ceremonies Lt. Col. Art Free. “The last thing Gene said to me at this ceremony on Veterans Day 2018 was I’ll see you next year,” Free said. “And he’s here.”

County seizes Rockdale ‘junkyard’ Auction held for cleanup funds The Milam County Sheriff’s Department seized the controversial “junkyard” at 1300 and 1328 West Cameron (US 79) on Monday.

Ow ner Ira R ichard “Richie” Thrasher Jr., 43, Photo courtesy Milam County Sheriff’s Department was charged with bond forfeiture for bail jumping/fail- Sheriff’s Department seized US 79 property on Friday. ure to appear and illegal dumping and is being held The seizure came five an auction at the site on on $107,500 bond. days before the county held Wednesday morning (Nov.

Tiger Learning Center wins awards More than day care for RISD The emphasis is definitely on the “learning” part of the Tiger Learning Center at the Rockdale Independent School District (RISD. The center, located on the elementary campus, provides day care for children of RISD employees and others affiliated with the school system.

“We’ve heard a parent say ‘my kid has homework’?” laughed Pam Kaufmann, assistant principal. “Then they come back and share that their children are actually learning during their day care.”

See LEARNING, page 8A

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From left, learning center instructors Jamie Henderson, Erika Robertson, Pieda Flores (director) and Emelia Seda,

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THURSDAY, NOV. 14

• GED classes at Rockdale One Stop Center from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 313 North Main. For more information call Barbara Cromwell at 512-4466440 ext. 7021.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15

• Rockdale Tigers vs.

Grandview Zebras at Tiger Field in Belton at 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

• Classic Car Show at First Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Arms Wide Open In Love (AWOL) free community dinner, volunteers 7:30 a.m., deliveries start 10:30 a.m., meal at noon, Milano First Baptist Fellowship Hall.

SUNDAY, NOV. 17

• Communities in Concert Band practice, 6:30 p.m., Kay Theater, Bob Burnett, 512-446-5087 or email burnettrl_2000@yahoo. com.

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockdale Christian Church, 1400 Sager, 7 p.m., 512-429-1744.

MONDAY, NOV. 18

• BSA Troop 790, regular meeting, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 512-4460534.

• Thorndale ISD board, 7 p.m., Administration office, 898-2538.

• Milam County Commissioners, 10 a.m., courthouse.

TUESDAY, NOV. 19

• Rotary Club, 12-noon, RVFD Station, Bell at Wilcox.

• Heaven’s Highway Riders monthly meeting, meal 6 p.m., meeting, 7 p.m., Taqueria Banda’s, FMI 512-229-8684.

• United Way of Milam County board meeting, 6 p.m., Citizen’s National Bank community room.

• MARC board, 6:30 p.m., 1705 Pecos, 446-2190.

• Rockdale Historical Society, 7 p.m., Rockdale I&GN Depot Museum, 446-6023 or 446-2956.

• Milano Water Supply Corp, 7 p.m., WSC Building No. 6, 455-2692.

• Black Jack Cert Team meeting, 7 p.m., dept. meeting, 7:30 p.m., fire station.

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Rockdale Christian Church, 1400 Sager, 7 p.m., 512-429-1744.

• Al-Anon Support Group, St. Thomas Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 6 p.m., public invited.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20

• Rockdale Noon Lions Board, noon, Gatti’s Pizza.

• Thorndale City Council, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 8982523.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR To list calender items, call or e-mail The Reporter, 446-5838 or mike@rockdalereporter.com

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Whistle Stop Wine Tour ahead Nov. 23rd The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce’s first Whistle Stop Wine Tour will provide a day and evening of sipping, singing, shopping and sights Saturday, Nov. 23.

The holiday-themed gala concludes with music at the Wolf Park pavilion with headliner Austin Georgio, a 2018 contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” capping off the big day.

Whistle Stop activities will run from 1 to 10 p.m. and will include shuttles from the downtown park to seven different venues where there will be “winery tours.”

Here’s how it works. The only thing you’ll need tickets for is the wine tasting tour, which includes appetizers. Everything else is free including the shuttles.

Wine tasting tickets are $30 each,

including a wineglass, and can be purchased on line at www.rockdalechamber.com, or at the I&GN Depot on Nov. 23.

Ticket holders are also entered for a prize drawing. They must return tickets to Wolf Park to be eligible.

Between 1 and 5 p.m. the continuous shuttles will stop at the depot, Buckin’ Wild Designs, Twisted Scissors & Boutique, Antique Queens, Tisket A Tasket, Charming Blossoms & Boutique, Rainbow Courts Motel and Wolf Park.

Between 5 and 10 p.m. the shuttles will take riders to Bridge Park, which will be lit up for the holidays, and to their Rockdale hotels.

At 4 p.m. there’s food trucks and beer at Wolf Park and the Communities in Concert Band will perform at 5 p.m.

That’s followed by the traditional Rockdale Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. and the prize drawing, also at Wolf Park.

Wineries and vendors at Wolf Park will be open until 8 p.m.

Local musicians Treble Soul will perform at 6:30, followed by Austin Giorgio at 8:30.

Wineries already signed up to participate are Blue Duck, Cast Iron, Colorado River, Fatsolush, Kissing Tree, Rising Sun and Rohan.

Sponsors for the event are Aaron’s, Bitmain, Brett’s Backyard Barbecue, KSA Engineering, Perry & Perry Builders, Texas Electric, Mr. Liquor, Rockdale Signs, and Engie.

Those not staying in hotels are asked to arrange for a safe ride home.

NEWSBRIEFS One more flu clinic for Milam Health Dept.

The Milam County Health Department will host a flu clinic from 10 to 11 a.m Friday at the Buckholts Community Center.

According to the Health Department, the vaccine will be given at no cost to those with Medicare Part B (must present card) while all others will be charged $30, cash or check.

Patients ages three years and older. will be accepted.

Thanksgiving service Nov. 23 at First Baptist

“We ask that you have your decorating completed by Nov. 22, the day before we expect visitors for the Whistle Stop Wine tour and Holiday Lights Festival Nov. 23, Denise Brock, Chamber executive director, said.

Oney Toy Run slated for Dec. 7 at The Ranch The 14th Annual Buddy Oney Toy Run will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning and ending at The Ranch.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. on that morning with the first bike out at 11.

Last bike will return not later than 4 p.m.

Registration is $20 per rider, $25 with passenger, or a new toy valued at $25. Registration fee includes food for participants.

For more information call Charles Starr at 512-540-2561 or Neal Ferrell at 512-299-7446.

Rockdale’s 19th annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Luncheon The event, which serves hundreds of Thanksgiving meals, is set for Nov. 23 in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall.

For more information, or for any questions, contact one of the following: Christmas Roundup Pamela King, 512-543-5003; Vera Rivers, 512-430-0398; accepting applications Pearlie Mack, 512-446-6626; Plans for Rockdale ChristLinda Thompson, 817-703-1961. mas Roundup are now underway, according to Allen Sanders, Memorial ‘ruck-n-ride’ spokesman for the annual Cheer drive. to honor fallen soldiers Christmas Applications can be picked A memorial “ruck and ride” up at The Rockdale Reportto honor two Milam County men er, Lucy Hill Patterson Memowho died in the Global War on rial Library, One-Stop Center, Terror is set for Saturday, along Citizens National Bank, Classic highways named for them.

Bank, Rockdale Federal Cred A portion of US 77 north of it Union, Rockdale Chamber of Rockdale is named for Mas- Commerce, Rockdale City Hall ter Sgt. Charles Price, while and local churches. a segment nor th of Camer- Deadline to nominate families on is named for 2nd Lt. Darryn or individuals who are in need of Andrews, both Cameron natives. assistance this Christmas will be The event will begin with a Friday, Dec. 6. ruck—moving gear by backpack—along the Andrews seg‘Alternative’ graduation ment at 2 p.m., starting from possible at Rockdale Cameron’s City Park.

A motorcycle and classic car Rockdale ISD has estabprocession will begin at 3 p.m. lished alternative graduation from Rockdale Brookshire Bros. requirements for students who and travel along the Price seg- entered high school before the ment.

2011-2012 school year but did The two streams of trav- not graduate due to not passel will meet at Cameron City ing all parts of the TAAS or TAKS Park at 3:15 p.m. and a pre- standardized test. sentation honoring all county It is up to the individual stuand municipalities’ military, law dents to contact the district enforcement, fire and emergency about graduating under the new responders follows at 3:30 p.m. provisions.

Students are eligible to Decorations sought for graduate under the alternative requirements if they meet all 2019 holiday season other graduation requirements The Rockdale Chamber of except for the state standardCommerce wants businesses to ized test component. They must start thinking now about deco- have taken the TAAS or TAKS at least three times in order to rating for the holidays.

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Any student interested in participating in this program can visit the Rockdale ISD website, fill out the Alternate Graduation Application, and schedule an appointment with the RISD Alternate Graduation Committee for approval. For questions or additional information, please contact Allen Sanders RISD Community Relations Director by phone (512)430-6000 Ext. 1020 or email asanders@rockdaleisd.net.

Brown Santa taking applications for 2019 Brown Santa, the Milam County Sheriff Department’s Christmas-time drive to provide toys for the needy will take applications at the sheriff’s office in Cameron from Nov. 15 to Dec. 12.

Applicants must bring a Medicaid or WIC card with the child’s name, a current utility bill, a birth certificate (if the child is not in school) or a report card/progress report if the child is in school.

Parents/guardians must have valid Texas IDs. Applications may be picked up at the sheriff’s office beginning Friday.

New, unwrapped toys may be donated at the sheriff’s office.

Money may be donated at the Brown Santa account at Classic Bank or by mail to: Brown Santa/Wynema Adams, 512 North Jefferson, Cameron, TX 76520.

Seven draw sentences in district court action CAMERON—Seven persons were sentenced in recent 20th District Court action, according to Prosecutor Bill Torrey who listed case dispositions as follows: • Billy Don Norman Jr., 55, Rockdale, two-year prison term after pleading “true” to a motion to revoke probation for possession of controlled substance (less than one gram) in a drugfree zone.

• Travis Carter Stanford, 39, Cameron, 24-month state jail division term af ter pleading guilty to unauthorized use of motor vehicle.

• Melissa Mae Miller, 38, Cameron, four years deferred adjudication $360 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to a possession of controlled substance (less than one gram) in a drug-free zone.

• William Allen Hatch, 19, Austin, one year deferred adjudication $4,000 fine, $180 in restitution to the DPS Lab after pleading guilty to lesser Included Class A misdemeanor, attempted possession of controlled substance (less than one gram).

• Pamela Strasheim, 58, College Station, 10-year prison term probated for three years, $4,000 fine after pleading guilty to DWI-third or more.

• Jayla Lanell Cavil, 20, Austin, three years deferred adjudication $2,000 fine and $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to possession of controlled substance (less than one gram).

• John Stieber, 28, Cedar Park, three years deferred adjudication, $180 restitution to the DPS lab after pleading guilty to possession of controlled substance.

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Punch, threat nets ‘aggravated’ charge Rockdale police said a family incident in which a woman was punched in the face and threatened with a gun drew an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge Friday.

Lt. Stephen Goodrich said Tyler Burge, 27, was also charged with interfering with an emergency request for assistance.

He remained in custody as of presstime Tuesday in lieu of $10,000 bond.

A traffic stop Thursday resulted in an arrest for possession of cocaine, THC oil and marijuana, Goodrich said.

Leonardo Agoste-Centeno, 29, of Victoria, was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon.

He was released af ter posting $18,000 bond.

ACCIDE N TS —Police were called to three traffic accidents during the past week.

Veh icle s op er ate d by Thomas Harris Jr. and Daniel Brooks, both of Rockdale, were in collision at 3:24 p.m.

Nov. 6 in front of Tractor Supply.

Police said there were no injuries.

Mi nor d a mage s were reported in a two-vehicle

75 years in Legion Rockdale veteran, and retired businessman Jim Cur r ey (s eate d, c enter) received a singular honor last week when he was presented his 75-year certificate as a m e m b e r of A m e r i c a n Legion Carlyle Post 358.

Making the presentation (lower lef t) was Post Commander Jim McKimmey and other members looked on. Clockwise from lower left, Jim McKimmey, Debbie McKimmey, Ron Rabinowitz, Jeff Nicholas and Jim Foster.

Currey also received a pin commemorating the Legion’s 100 years. Also see editorial page 5A.

POLICE REPORT collision in the 900 block of East Cameron Avenue (US 79) at 12:49 p.m. Sunday.

Pol ic e l i s te d d r i ve r s as Jose Diaz and Valerie Shelander, both of Rockdale.

A two-vehicle collision was reported in the Brookshire Bros. parking lot at 9:01 a.m.

Monday. Drivers were listed as Sarah Handley of Lufkin and Lois Powell of Rockdale.

MIS SING — Goodr ich said two missing person repor ts were cleared by police during the week.

He said a juvenile reported missing has been located.

Another “missing person” report was cleared when an individual was located and determined “not to be suicidal” as had been feared, Goodrich said.

C I TAT ION S —Pol ic e issued 42 citations during the past seven-day period, including 28 speeding tickets.

S E RV IC E C A L L S — Officers responded to 169 calls for service during the week and there were 78 calls received through the 911 emergency system.

MILAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CALLS Calls for the Milam County Sheriff ’s Department during the past week included: Nov. 5—Information, CR 324, Davilla area; theft, CR 434, Thorndale area; civil matter, Milano area; information, West Gause Blvd., Gause; welfare check, FM 3242, Cameron area; civil matter, CR 233, Cameron a rea; a nima l c a l l, FM 437, Rogers area; welfare check, FM 437, Davil-

la area; theft, FM 2095, Gause area; information, Buckholts area; information, Oak Park 5, Rockdale; information, private road, Rockdale area; welfare check, Gause Blvd., Gause area; welfare check, E. FM 485, east of Cameron.

Nov. 6—Welfare check, CR 125, Rogers area; information, US 77, south of Rockd a le; i n for mat ion, Salty community; infor-

MILAM COUNTY JAIL LOG Here is the Milam County Jail Log for Nov. 5-11.

Ja i l logs list a l l 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.

• Dailynn Laquel Ramey, 23, Rockdale, motion to proceed-possession of a controlled substance (3 to 28 grams), in custody on $10,000 bond.

• David Aaron Melvin, 28, Belton, bond surrender-tamper/fabricate physical evidence, in custody on $5,000 bond.

• Ira Richard Thrasher Jr., 43, Rockdale, bail jumping-failure to appear, bond surrender/bond forfeiture-illegal dumping with previous conviction, in custody on $107,500 bond.

• Elizabeth Kay Inmon, 31, Caldwell, felony probation violation, in custody, no bond.

• Casarah Leanne Velez, 30, Buckholts, improper relationship between educa-

tor/student, released.

• Senaida Leigh Leslie, 37, Rockdale, possession of controlled substance (less than one gram) in drug-free zone, in custody on $20,000 bond.

• Nicholas Charles Rowan, 24, Milano, driving with license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial resolution, evading arrest/detention with previous conviction, out-of-county possession of controlled substance (1 to 4 grams), in custody on $22,000 bond.

• Sedderrick Ezell Alcorn, 34, Rockdale, unlawful possession of firearm by felon, released on $40,000 bond.

• David Lee Pittman, 62, Cameron, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), released on $2,000 bond.

• Marilynn Sherett Hudson, 38, Cameron, organized retail theft ($750 to $2,500), possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), released on $8,000 bond.

• Oscar F. Diaz-Florez, 29, Temple, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), released on $1,500

bond.

• Charles Vigne, 28, Houston, DWI-second offense, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), outof-county assault family/ household member-impede breath/circulation, driving with license invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial resolution, in custody $6,500 bond on traffic charge, no bond on other charges.

• L e on a r do A nton io Agosto-Centeno, 29, Victoria, possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), two counts of possession of controlled substance (less than one gram), unlawfully carrying weapon, released on $18,000 bond.

• Cr ystal Balboa, 33, Cameron, theft of firearm, four counts, released on $10,000 bond.

• Tyler Cameron Burge, 27, Rockdale, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, interfering with emergency request for assistance, in custody on $10,000 bond.

• Janet Amber Kruckner, 34, La Coste, possession of marijuana (less than

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two ounces), possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), in custody on $4,000 bond.

• Christina Marie Borgas, 28, Cameron, out-ofcounty theft of property ($50 to $500), driving while license invalid (first offense), fined $583.70, released on $10,000 bond.

• Joel Campa, 31, town not listed, motion to proceed-evading arrest/detention, released on $10,000 bond.

There were three persons booked for Coryell County during the reporting period.

mat ion, CR 412, Sha r p area; information, CR 348, Gause area; information, San Gabriel area; traffic complaint, Main Street, Buck holts; information, North 2nd Street, Buckholts; information, Jefferson Street, Cameron; welfare check, CR 322, Rockdale area.

Thursday—Medical call, FM 487, Rockdale area; information, CR 342, Milano area; welfare check, FM 485, east of Cameron; welfare check, Gause Blvd, Gause area; animal call, CR 150, Buckholts area; information, Texas 36, Milano area; information, Los Ranchitos Road, Minerva; welfare check, Milano area; information, North Jefferson, Cameron area; information, Redbud Lane, Rockdale; animal call, US 77, south of Rockdale.

Friday—Information, CR 412, Rockdale area; information, CR 457, Thorndale area; animal call, CR 418 A, Thorndale area; traffic complaint, Main Street, Rockdale; civil matter, East Ave. B, Buckholts; theft, FM 2095, Cameron area; traffic complaint, US 77,

Cameron area; information, CR 115, Buck holts area.

Saturday—Information, CR 303, Rockdale area; information, Nor th 5th, Buck holts; civ il mat ter, Cy press Trail, Rockdale area; close patrol, CR 218, Cameron area; disturbance, CR 455, Thorndale area; traffic complaint, US 79, Rockdale area.

Sunday—Theft, US 79, east of Milano; traffic compla int, CR 359, Mi la no area; animal call, FM 487, Davilla area; animal call, FM 2269, Cameron area; information, US 79, west of Thorndale; information, FM 487, Davilla area.

Mo n d a y —A l a r m , F M 2269, Cameron area; trespassing, South 6th Street, Milano; animal call, Texas36, Buckholts area; welfare check, Jessie Street, Rockdale area; animal call, US 79, Rockdale area; civil matter, A llen Avenue, Rockdale area; animal call, US 79, Rockdale area.

There were also 17 calls sending the department to livestock on county roads dur ing the seven-day reporting period.

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Talk is cheap

ears ago God put a handful of men in my path. Two were adult children of people I knew, and the other was a former lawyer from Hawaii.

Each of these men was chronically unemployed or underemployed, and at the time I wondered if any of them would ever overcome the challenges life had given them.

Each of these guys needed money, they needed help paying bills, buying the necessities of life but it seemed like giving a man a fish so he could eat for a day was far too inadequate. Our church had such meager resources and what we could do was like taking water to the ocean one spoonful at a time.

The Book of James in chapter 2 verse 16 tells us we can’t tell people in need “Good luck!” We can’t say, “Go in peace, be warm and filled without giving them the things needed for the body. What good is that?”

In other words, church, we have to do something, have action that supports our words. It’s called faith with works.

Jesus told us to love our neighbor as ourselves (Luke 10:27). How could I tell these people that I hoped everything worked out for them without doing something about it? As the church we have to climb into the pit with them and get some skin in the game.

If I were them I would want my neighbor to give me some real help. Talk is cheap.

One of the men, who has now gone home to be with Jesus, had some experience landscaping so we created a ministry we called Faith Village that had a job creation component. I found lawn care work and I loaded these guys up in my 1977 Jeep Cherokee along with weed eaters, rakes and various tools, and we went to work. It was a short season of my life but one of the best seasons. My time with these men was probably a bigger blessing to me than it was to them.

As we drove to the job sight, they smoked, they

FAITH November 14, 2019

He told me to tell you that

BIBLE VERSE Thou has made known to me the ways of life; thou shall make me full of joy.

—Acts 2:28

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cussed and they argued.

We didn’t start the day with Bible Study or prayer, we were just people establishing relationships that I hoped would turn into friendships and ultimately, yes, a personal relationship with Christ.

Lunch was always at C h i c k- F i l - A t h a t w a s bought out of the profits (the ministry was obviously self-funded) and the table fellowship was the best part of the day. These men worked hard a couple of days a week, mowing, spreading mulch, puling weeds and planting flowers. John the guy with the experience was like our foreman telling us all what to do. Nobody seem to care.

They were just glad to be working (getting a small paycheck) and enjoying the camaraderie.

The fruit of this labor was great. John sadly died at about the age of 55, but he became a Chr istian shortly after this season of landscaping ended. John had been mean and bitter, but he was a changed man by the time of his death.

Another younger man who had a n add ic t ion challenge is now a couple of years free of his former addiction. He goes to school and has a wonderful daughter. I’m not sure where Faith Village fit into this guy’s journey but I’d like to think it had some positive impact.

My Hawaiian f r iend (a bonafide surfer) who became my Shaka brother finally found a job and started working 40 hours a week. I think what we did boosted his self-esteem and created some self-confidence.

I’m amazed at what God did. I’m also amazed at why more churches don’t want to put their hand to the plow, get creative, really help people and do more than give them a fish.

He told me to tell you that.

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Rockdale Christian offers ‘Coats for Kids’ Rockdale Christian Church is providing new coats for children in the community “who are not fortunate enough to have good winter clothing,” according to Minister Harry Stevenson.

To qualify, a parent or guardian of a child elementary age or younger should contact the church at 512446-2568 or 512-734-9155.

“A coat will be ordered once the request has been received and the necessary information has been provided,” Stevenson said.

Third annual classic car show at Presbyterian Saturday

The third annual classic car show is being held at the First Presbyterian Church on Sat., Nov. 16th at 9 a.m. with all proceeds going to the Rockdale independent School District to benefit local children in need.

Springfield Baptist Car owners are invited to bring their classic cars to compete in the show. There are set to celebrate 147th several awards: First through third place, a “Ladies Choice” award and Top Five.

Springfield Baptist Church Registration is $20 per vehicle. Other fund-raising opportunities include raffles and is holding its 147th anniver- food, as well as a baked goods sale. sary and homecoming on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m.

The speaker will be Bish- have a visit from Santa on ner is set from 11 a.m. to Peace Lutheran Church op Billy Walker from Turn- Sat., Nov. 30 from 3-6 p.m. 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, slates food drive, sale ing Point Church in Dallas.

All are welcome to attend offering a free meal for all Peace Lutheran will be A ll area churches are and there will be cookies in the community and surcollecting canned goods invited and dinner will be and munchies for the chil- rounding areas. served. dren.

Free delivery is available beginning through Thanksfor the elderly, sick and shut giving. They will also be selling poinsettias on Nov. 17, Santa to visit Liberty Thanksgiving outreach ins.

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 1443 S. FM 487, Pastor Garland Moffett.

CHRIST HOLY SANCTIFIED: 322 Fourth St.; Sister G.T. Lucas.

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 310 Calhoun; Steve Daniels, branch president.

CHURCH OF THE NEW BEGINNING IN CHRIST: 881 Hwy. 79, Pastor Joshua Rodriguez.

CROSSROADS BIBLE CHURCH: Pastor David Kaufmann, 193 N. FM 487, Rockdale.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 310 Childress, 512-429-2821, Pastor R.L. Love.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: Pastor Matt Higginbotham.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 231 Burleson, 512-446-5090, Pastor Andy Pate.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1600 Alcoa, Rev. David Wilman.

FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH: 1306 W. Cameron, 512-446-3121, Pastor Scott Hillman.

FULL GOSPEL HOLINESS CHURCH: 315 Ackerman, Pastor Martin Mendoza.

GOSPEL OF LIFE CHURCH: 121 E. Cameron Ave., Pastors Santos and Maria Gonzales.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: Corner of Wilcox and Bell.

HARVEST BIBLE CHURCH: 701 E. US 79, 254-605-0154, Pastor Brad Dusenberry.

LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH: South Wilcox (next to Manor Oaks Nursing Center), 512446-5812, Interim Pastor Jim Pace.

MEADOWBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH: 512/446-3367, Pastor Stephen Ammons.

MILAM COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH: 2100 Hwy. 77 N., 512/760-6282, Pastor Greg Spears.

MURRAY STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST: 1301 Murray, 512-446-2179, Minister Jason Hollinger.

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: Rev. Kenneth Morris.

NEW JERUSALEM CHRISTIAN CENTER: Mulberry and 4th, 512/446-6011, Pastor Dennis Brooks Sr. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: 303 Meadow Dr., 512-446-2834, Pastor Gary Veit.

PECAN STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST: 406 Pecan St., 512-446-3736., Bro. John A. Mitchell.

PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA: 665 N. Main St., 254-493-6683, Pastor Jesus Reyes.

RISING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH: 1055 Texas St., Pastor Royal Johnson.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Corner Sager and Rockdale Road, 512/446-2568.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 811 Burleson, 512/446-5929.

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SPRINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH: Third Street, Rev. S.L. Ross Sr. ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST: Rev. John Seaton.

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EDITORIAL

M

onday was Veterans Day. Four days previously, a Rockdale veteran, and legendary businessman, received an award that is mind-boggling.

Milton R. “Jim” Currey, a World War II veteran, received his 75-year-pin from the American Legion that day at his home. (See page 2A) “We (the Legion) don’t give out too many of these,” Rockdale Carlyle Post Commander Jim McKimmey told Currey as he began the presentation.

This is the Legion’s centennial year and Currey was also presented a pin commemorating the group’s 100 years of service to veterans. It’s stunning to realize that Currey has been a member for three-fourths of the time there has been an American Legion.

Currey is 96. He was an Army medic in the South Pacific during World War II, serving on the crucial island of Saipan. He was also in a cavalry unit based in Brackettville, Texas.

At the start of World War II the Army figured, since horses had played a big role in the previous war, they would be key to its success in this one.

But World War II would turn out to be a different kind of war, with different kinds of horsepower, including tens of thousands of airplanes.

And a lot of ingenuity. Currey was stationed on an island in the Marianas without enough suitable land for a runway to enable B-29 bombers to take off. But somebody figured out if a runway was built to the edge of a steep, tall cliff the planes could launch into the air, fall toward the ocean, reach airborne speed and pull up to begin their missions.

Some of them didn’t make it.

Currey returned to Rockdale and joined the Legion. In the ensuing 75 years he served in many positions in the Carlyle Post, including commander and adjutant.

In 1954 he founded Jim Currey Real Estate, just in time for the Alcoa housing boom in the early and middle part of that decade. He’s long retired, of course, but the business is still going strong and still bears his name.

For 45 years he served as a special commissioner/ judge on land issues in Milam County hearing cases on pipelines and other transactions.

He was also Milam County’s emergency management director for several years.

Currey was a member of the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years and served as Rockdale Fire Marshal for seven.

Somehow he found time to put together a championship caliber Carlyle Post baseball team which one year came within one game of winning the Texas state championship and qualifying for the national finals.

The respect in which he is held by the Legionnaires was evident before, during and after the brief presentation ceremony. Everyone in the room stayed for about 40 minutes to talk with the honoree and hear him share stories of the past that included his service, his civic activities and his family.

If you want to know why they call them “The Greatest Generation” you could read scores of books, take a college course or study sociology.

Or you could just spend five minutes with Jim Currey.—M.B.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Veterans Day salute ‘moving and inspiring’ Dear editor: I hear people talk about how bad the youth of today are, they’re lazy, you can’t trust them and all they want to do is play their video games.

Well, I’ve been hearing that since I was a kid, except for the video games part.

My experience at the RISD Veterans Day program proves that to be a myth. If you were there, you would have heard the elementary and middle schools singing about the USA. You would have heard the Junior high and high school combine bands to honor our country

and it’s veterans.

You would have seen the high school students honoring our country and ushering the veterans in.

You would have seen the junior high students serving our veterans lunch. You would have seen some fine respectful young men and women.

To these fine young men and women, this veteran says thank you.

Thank you for what you did and thank you for serving me lunch. To the RISD and it’s staff, thank you for the program. It was moving and inspiring.

Ron Rabinowitz ron@dinkyhouse.com

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or those of you who know me know I like to cook. And I like to eat even more. We haven’t had much in the way of food writing or recipe sharing in The Reporter for a while. If we do something food-related it’ll be elsewhere in the paper.

My sister, Kathy, became a good cook later in life but she didn’t start out that way.

And she didn’t love cooking.

She did it more out of obligation.

In our family she was often referred to as “Elly May” because of her lack of

“I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.”

—Winston Churchill

FALLING FAR FROM THE TREE KYLE COOKE

culinary skills. Not to belabor the point, but she once burned instant pudding.

Mom had to throw the whole pot away with the spoon stuck in it. For those of you who don’t know your way around a kitchen: you don’t cook instant pudding.

It’s this time of year that I most enjoy cooking. When the weather starts to change I start thinking about big

pots of slow-cooked goodness like soups and stews, a ny t h i ng tomato -y a nd cheesy, and crockpot recipes.

If you went to the Zombie Run and breakfast a few weeks ago you probably had Leah Thomason’s delicious Finnish pancakes.

Leah’s recipe is from her great-grandmother, Olga Wellonen, who came to the U.S. from Finland in 1917.

Luckily for us, Leah has decided to share her recipe.

I wasn’t able to go to the run but mom and dad brought home some extra

pancakes and sausage. They are delicious and very different than regular American pancakes. They are thinner.

More like crepes than the pancakes we’re used to.

Even leftover and cold they were delicious. Thanks for sharing, Leah.

Finnish Pancakes 1/2 cup of butter, melted, and set aside In a bowl whisk together: 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp sugar 2 eggs Stir in: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Add: 1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 scant tsp baking soda Mix well then add: 1/3 cup milk and melted butter Melt additional butter on skillet.

Cook on medium heat until bubbly, then flip.

Best served with powdered sugar.

Egyptian tomb artwork by Oliver Ramirez (L) and Ragan Roberts, Rockdale Junior High sixth-graders.

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Do any of you have recipes you’d like to share? Your great-grandmother’s or otherwise? If you’d like to read about food in your weekly Reporter please let me know. I’ll happily take your suggestions.

Please email them to me because there’s nothing I like talking and writing about—and eating— more than food. And I’ve gained about 10 pounds since moving back to Rockdale to prove it. kyle@rockdalereporter.com

Telemedicine coming to Milam County

s it possible for us to have telemedicine in Milam County?

This would certainly be a big step forward as we need an urgent care/emergency room in the county. However, both are cost prohibitive at the present.

Telemedicine allows one to contact a doctor with a mobile device and speak to and receive a diagnosis and treatment plan without leaving home.

If medicine is prescribed the person would go to a centrally located kiosk machine and use a credit card to buy the prescribed drugs.

It looks like this just might happen soon.

When the hospital in Rockdale closed, the Rockdale Hospital District contacted Texas A&M to see if there was any interest in using the vacant facility for

JUDGE’S COMMENTS STEVE YOUNG

Milam County Judge

teaching purposes. A&M didn’t need the building, but this led to discussions about telemedicine in Rockdale.

About t wo week s ago I was contacted by Texas A&M about the possibility of having telemedicine in Milam County.

My answer was of course we want telemedicine in the county.

We may have the new app and kiosk machines in place

by April 2020.

We plan to roll out the plans to elected and civic leaders throughout the county on Nov. 22.

Representat ives f rom A&M will be on hand to

Looking back...

explain how the program will work.

However, as it stands today, anyone will be able to download the telemedicine app on their mobile device.

On-call doctors will be available 24/7 via the app and there will be a fee to visit with the doctor.

The doctor can diagnose and prescribe a regime of treatment.

K io s k m ac h i ne s w i l l be available in Rockdale and Cameron and can be accessed with a credit card.

While this will be new to most of us in the County, telemedicine is being used more and more.

Telemedicine provides two-way real time interactive communication between the patient and the physician or practitioner.

Thanks to rapid advances in technology, a telemedicine

Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO....

A Thorndale resident was hit by a train at an area crossing. After a stay in the Cameron Sanitarium he was advised no surgery was necessary but his left leg would always be an inch shorter than his right.

Following a large ad in The Reporter, Loewenstein’s Store turned in the biggest day in its history with “clogged aisles and store clerks too busy to got to lunch.” Owner Ben Loewenstein said the sale was continuing and in a Reporter ad asked that those who could come shop on weekdays please do so in an attempt to avoid the Saturday crowding.

“Shoulder A r ms” was playing at the Dixie and the theatre owner urged patrons to come see “Charlie Chaplin’s clever disguises and the funny things he does to the Huns.”

A quick rainstorm turned

Rockdale streets into rivers and “Ham Branch went on a rampage for about the umpteenth time.”

FORTY YEARS AGO....

The Texas Highway Dept. advised Rockdale State Rep. Dan Kubiak that funds were available for a major renovation of US 79 through the city but none forthcoming for a proposed highway bypass.

A Rockdale woman died after the vehicle in which she was riding was struck by a Missouri-Pacific freight train at the Plum Street crossing in Rockdale.

Rockdale City Council members were presented a 67-signature petition urging them to use the former Rockdale State Bank building as a civic center rather than construct a new building.

A Temple man was in jail following the armed robbery of a Cameron supermarket which ended with a 50-mile

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THEY REALLY SAID THAT?

Finnish pancakes big hit at Zombie Run

Ultimate honor F Legendary businessman Jim Currey gets Legion’s 75-year pin

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doctor can now diagnose, monitor and consult with patients from a distance through advanced videoconferencing, remote monitoring and other methods.

Remember we also have four clinics in the County now as well.

Dr. House is at Count r y Me adow s C l i n ic i n Thorndale; Healthpoint/St. Joseph and Rockdale Medical (old hospital building) are in Rockdale; and Scott & White in Cameron.

Potentially a person could be treated by telemedicine and then referred to one of these fine clinics for follow-up care.

We will certainly keep you posted as to the development of this exciting new advancement of medical treatment in our county. syoung@milamcounty.net

10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO

chase by law enforcement all Rockdale’s points in a over farm-market and grav- 16-8 win over Taylor that el county roads. wrapped up Big Blue secTWENTY YEARS AGO.... ond consecutive District Milam County Commis- 19AAA title. sioners learned that restor- TEN YEARS AGO.... ing the county’s 107-year- Lack of enthusiasm, much old courthouse was going of it revolving around the to require a $700,000 to cost of the project, result $800000 escrow account in no vote by the Rockdale as the county’s 15-percent ISD School Board on a proshare toward a $4-million posed renovation and modernization of the RHS basegrant.

The Rockdale City Coun- ball field. cil okayed plans to pur- Mike Cahill of Cameron chase a propane generator was one of the persons killed to keep emergency services when a gunman opened fire operating in case there was at Fort Hood. Cahill was a a power failure on Dec. 31, physician assistant at the 1999. (It was feared some army base. computer would stop work- The Rockdale Historical ing correctly as 1999 rolled Society’s restoration of the I&GN Depot was named the over into 2000).

Milam County Tax Col- state’s best restoration projlector Frances Price, who ect for the year by the Texhad served in that capac- as Downtown Association. ity for the past 27 years, T he R o c kd a le T iger s announced she would not earned their third consecube a candidate for re-elec- tive trip to the post-season with a 57-14 runaway victotion in 2000.

Blade Ba s sler sc ore d ry over Taylor.

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November 14, 2019

Minerva firefighter retires after 18 years

By CHRISTINE GRANADOS Reporter Publisher

Upon retirement most fire fighters would reminisce about the intensity or damage a fire caused or talk about a poignant traffic fatality they responded to, but the most memorable fire John Tom Lawhon fought stuck in his mind because of the cause of the fire.

“A woman was burning trash and brush in a barrel and she left the fire unattended for a few minutes because she had to used the restroom. Within those minutes the wind kicked up and blew some of the debris from the barrel and onto the grass on her land,” the corner of Lawhon’s eyes turned upward then he broke out into a hearty laugh and said, “The cause of fire was, ‘A woman had to pee.’ I’m not kidding that’s what we wrote down.”

‘CHARACTER’—Lawhon, 79, is not most firefighters.

“He’s a character,” said Jami Stringer, who took over his secretary duties when he retired in July. “He’s a funny guy, always cracking jokes.”

His eyes light up like a grass fire, whenever he jokes, which is every time he opens his mouth. He’s been cracking jokes at the Minerva VFD for 18 years.

He joined the department in July 2001.

Lawhon attended Rockdale schools in 1949 but graduated from Cameron Yoe High School in 1958.

He was a born in Austin and after several more moves his family settled in Min-

Reporter/Christine Granados

Lawhon (L) received commemorative plaque from Minerva VFD Fire Chief Ernie Glenn. erva after his retirement from IBM in 1995. He built a house on his grandparents land and ran cattle on his land.

“This is about the third or fourth time I’ve retired.

R ig ht now I’m r unning about 30 head of sheep. I’m getting too old to wrastle cows,” he said about raising Dorpers on his 55 acres.

“Cows being cows want to butt into you and knock you down. I could see myself being knocked down and all those cows tromping on me trying to get away. That’s what I’ll do now, play with sheep and aggravate my wife,” he said.

His wife, Denise Lawhon, is a retired school teacher, who substitutes at Thorndale ISD. He also has a daughter Sara Lawhon, from his first marriage to Mary Ethel Huth Lawton, who is an associate professor at Texas A&M’s school of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

HAY BAILER—Today, he remembered how he got roped into fire fighting.

“There was a hay bailer that caught fire and I grabbed my hoe to help put it out but the Minerva Fire Department was there,” he said. “Butch (Malone) hit me up to join. That’s how I

To become an MVFD member contact Ernie Glenn at 512-365-0075 or Jamie Stringer at 254-482-0311 via email jamistringer@gmail.com.

Members are: Ernie Glenn, chief; Cody Horelica, first assistant chief; Danny Masur, treasurer; Shane Burnett, captain; Jami Stringer, secretary; Mike Jones, chaplain; David Stanley, Scott Savens, Billy Collier, Jack Cooper, Alex Glenn, Karen Glenn, Josh Glenn.

became a fire fighter, then I became secretary.”

Stringer said she was filling some big shoes as secretary.

“When I took over the books at the July meeting, I had no questions or concerns. I was able to pick up right where he left and kept going,” Stringer said. “He did an excellent job holding the secretary position.”

Lawhon stressed the need for more volunteer firefighters. The Minerva VFD was established in 1974 by Paulie Jenkins, Andrew Jenkins and Butch Malone. The department has 13 active members, all of them are non-paid volunteers, who cover a 21 square mile service area.

“We’re always looking for volunteers and anyone can be in the fire department,” Lawhon said. “We’ll teach you to fight grass fires no problem. A lot of people don’t think they know how but it’s just watering on the edge of the fire and it’ll blow itself out.”

Rural firefighters, not only put out fires but help at car wrecks, help people in their homes who have fallen, assist other fire departments and light up landing sites for helicopters. They are usually first responders on emergency calls in Milam County.

“With our two hospitals closing in Cameron and Rockdale our EMS response times are hellacious,” Stringer said. “If EMS is tied up and busy, we (in Minerva) have to wait and wait.”

Anyone interested can contact her or Fire Chief Ernie Glenn.

ORGANIZATIONS Milano Senior Citizens Christmas at the Kay seeks area choirs fund raiser Nov. 23 The annual fundraiser sponsored by the Milano Senior Citizens will be held on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Milano Civic Center. Kimberlee Leber, a Texas Gospel Blues singer/songwriter, will be performing.

Admission for adults will be $10, children 12 and under are $5, and family packages are $17.50.

Doors will open and concessions will start at 6:00 pm.

A variety of sandwiches and pies will be available for $2, and drinks and chips for $1.

For more information on the Nov. 23 fund raiser contact Jane Friedrichs at 512455-9560.

The Kay Theater is looking for choirs to perform at the annual Christmas at the Kay on Dec. 1 at 3 p.m.

If your choir is interested, please contact Leah Thomason at 512-545-9644 or leahspark@sbcglobal.net.

County Child Protective Services seeks sponsors The Milam County Child Protective Services Board is requesting your help to sponsor a child for Christmas. For a donation of $125 you will receive a child’s first name and a wish list completed by the foster parent or caseworker. for more information contact Jeanie Weed at 512446-2776.

BADGES—Girl Scout Troop 9605 is working on their Entrepreneur Badge. Recently the scouts toured Mr. Gatti’s Pizza.

Scouts and troop leaders expressed appreciation to owner Jeff King. King is pictured in the back row along with troop leaders Maria Santellano and Bonney Smith. Full names of scouts in the photo were not provided.

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Santa to arrive early in Milano

By MARIE BAKKEN

MILANO NEWS

Reporter correspondent

S

anta Claus is coming to Milano early this year.

Santa will arrive at Liberty Church on Saturday, Nov. 30. Santa will be available from 3 to 6 p.m. Bring your children and friends and have your pictures taken with Santa.

This is a fundraiser for the Senior Citizens but there is not a set price for pictures.

It will be by donation. For more information, contact Jane Friedrichs at janefrieReporter/Kyle Cooke drichs1@gmail.com or 512DEPOT DELICACY—The Rockdale Historical Society’s annual chili luncheon fund raiser had a 455-9560. new location, the I&GN Depot-Museum, Saturday, the depot itself. The event raised $2,600 for the society’s maintenance of the 1906-era town landmark, which has been restored to its turn-of-the-last century glory with additional features including a caboose, dining car and authentic blacksmith shop.

PECANS—If you are in need of some pecan halves for your holiday baking, be sure to contact Jnett Morgan in Milano, 512-455-3894.

She has fresh shelled halves in quart-size bags for $12 per pound and she said there is about a pound in each bag.

FFA FUNDRAISER—If you are interested in buying items from the annual meat, cookies and fruit sale from Milano FFA, be sure you contact one of the students, or advisor Lyndsie Willingham at the high school office,

512-455-9333. Deadline to order is Thursday, Nov. 14.

ONE-ACT PLAY—Milano High School’s One-Act Play group put on its fall production on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The group performed “The Video Gamapalooza,” a comedy by Don Zolidis. The play took place in the high school cafetorium.

C ON TAC T I N FO —I k now t here are holiday events coming up in the area, so be sure to send me any of your group’s upcoming events and fundraisers, 254718-0133 or m_lagrone@ yahoo.com.

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By WANDA LEE

Reporter correspondent

OBITUARIES Locklin Billy Ray Locklin, 83, of Rockdale passed away the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, while in the Seton Medical Center in Round Rock.

Ser vices are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sat u rday, Nov. 16, Mr. Locklin at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Rockdale, with Dr. Dennis L. Brooks Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale.

Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J.V. and Clara (Jackson) Locklin; siblings Ola Mae West, Mabel Upickson, Revy Jackson, Velma Mitchell, Lester Locklin, O.J. Locklin, Harvey Locklin, Arthur Ray Locklin; his wife Laura (Smith) Locklin and grandson Raylyn Julius Whiteside. He was a member

and Deacon of Springfield Baptist Church for 65 years, a professional football player for 10 years and an Alcoa employee for 35 years.

Billy Ray led many of us to believe “where there is a will, there is a way.” He loved to tell the story of his journey as a football player.

He was a first-round draft pick as a defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers.

He continued his career with the Oakland Raiders in 1960. In 1961-1964 he played with the Montreal Alouettes. From 1965-1970, he played with the Hamilton Tiger Cats and won two Grey Cups in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a CFL All-Star three times (1965, 1966, and 1968) and CFL East All-Star five times.

His three sons, Ray (Las Cruces, New Mexico), Kerry (Las Cruces, New Mexico/Toronto, Ontario), and Kim (Fresno, California) followed in his footsteps to New Mexico State University and went on to play professional football as well.

He currently has two

grandsons who were granted football scholarships to further their education. Tymon Locklin at New Mexico State University and Torry Locklin at University of Kansas.

Billy Ray also leaves his daughter, Lynn Whiteside (A.J.), Rockdale; grandd aug hter s D r. C a nd ac e Canady (Dr. Alton), Houston, Jaycinee Foster, Salt Lake Cit y, Utah, Emma Locklin, Colchester, Vermont, and Tishelle Locklin, Fresno, California; also, a host of nieces and nephew who loved and admired him as a father figure.

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MILAM COUNTY COURTHOUSE RECORDS COUNTY COURT Warranty Deeds Karen M. Coldiron to Brenda Clayton (4,064).

C u l len Ha r r i s I I I to Millie Ferguson – 19.824 acres, Jose Leal Sur vey A-29 (4,105).

Elvie Hudson to Adriane Rhymes (4,056).

Jon Dee Martin Jr. to Linda High – 0.75 acre, Ja m e s S h e l t o n S u r v e y (4,077).

Diego Martinez to Cory O’Carroll – 5 acres, Lee R. Davis Survey (4,080).

Nicholas L. McMahon to Tri-Lateral Ranch LLC – 10

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acres, Cyrus Wickson SurGeneral Warranty Deed vey (4,114).

Kenneth Malina to Anna Jeanie Pegues to Dominga Castillo – 15 acres, J.A. R. Teague – 3.97 acres, Francisco Antonio De Los DePena Survey (4,057).

Brain Leon Robinson to Rios Survey (4,071).

Cathy A. Jones – 4 acres, Special Jose Leal Survey (4,079).

Warranty Deeds Petrogas Inc. to Gar y Warranty Deeds Lynn Doskocil – 9.89 acres, With Vendor’s Lien J.A. DePena Survey (4,065).

Erika Renee Bridges to Glenda Nell Ruzicka to Charles D. Stepps (4,091). Roderick Wade Ruzicka – Joseph Pausewang to 53.556 acres, J.A. DePena 11 Julie M Bensadi – 1.87 League Grant (4,108). acres, Abigail Fokes Survey Special Warranty (4,087).

Mineral Deed Barbara Wooley to KirADJ Minerals Ltd. to

by Kunze (4,068).

Jane A. Johnson Family LLC (4,111).

Gift Deed Del C. Bullock to Angela Dawn Walker (4,062).

Contract for Deed Christopher Young to Cody Pools Inc. – Lot 19, Gabriel Crossing Subdivision (4,095).

Probate Cases Filed Ernest R. Snyder applied for the Mable Louise Cummins Estate – muniment of title (PR11529).

Kenneth Alfred Dusek applied for the Dora Erna Dusek Estate – letters of administration (PR11530).

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ause basketball team will play St. Pauls in Thorndale at 5 p.m.

Monday.

Nov. 22 there will be an early release at 12:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving holidays are Nov. 25-29.

Then on Dec. 5, Gause will play Cornerstone there.

Mark your calendars,

phones, etc., for the community Thanksgiving dinner at Gause Baptist Church Family Life Center on Nov. 26.

Christmastime is quickly approaching. Can you believe it? This year has flown by as it does the older Nov. 15—Eva Strong, you get the faster it goes.

Michael Williams.

The school has a couple Nov. 18—Clayton Bland. of UIL contests in DecemNov. 19—Lynda Lagrone, ber. Those will be held in Vickie Miller.

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Tu e s d a y — R o s e m a r y chicken, carrots, vegetable blend, sugar cookies, milk.

Wednesday—Salisbury steak, new potatoes, sweet peas, chocolate pudding bread, milk.

Thu r sd ay— S c a l lop e d potatoes and ham, cabbage, cornbread, apricots, milk.

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Learning Continued from page 1A

The Tiger Learning Center serves infants to pre-K age and parents must be affiliated with the Rockdale ISD to qualify.

That not only includes teachers but employees in other areas and even children of high school students.

“We currently serve four of those,” Kaufmann said.

Parents pay $25 per day.

“One of the big advantages for them is that we follow the school calendar,” Kaufmann said. “We’re always open when school is in session and we’re closed on school holidays.”

AWARDS—The Center came about as the district learned child care was a factor in attracting qualified staffers.

“Rockda le ha s several fine child care facilities, but availability space in them has been a concern for prospective employees” Kaufmann said. “Through a partnership with Workforce Solutions of Texas, the district developed a plan to open a high-quality early-learning center to provide on-site child care for all district staff.

Over the course of three years, the Tiger Learning

Center has become a Texas Rising Star certified Four Star facility.

Texas Rising Star (TRS) is quality based child care rating system of child care providers participating in the Texas Workforce Commissions subsidized child care program.

All of the center’s teachers have attended the 9-month, 120-hour board sponsored Child Development Associate credential class and will receive their CDA next year.

The Center was recently notified of their accreditation from the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

NAEYC is the largest nonprofit association in the United States representing early childhood education.

“The Tiger Learning Center is the only NAEYC accredited child care facility in Milam County,” Kaufmann said.

Last month, the Tiger Learning Center received the Excellence Childhood Education Award from the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.

Staffers include director Pieda Flores and child care providers Jamie Henderson, Erika Robertson and Emelia Seda.

Junkyard Continued from page 1A

an eyesore not only to town residents but to traffic passing through.

The legal battle has now lasted more than a year and a half.

In March, 2018, Thrasher was found guilty in Rockdale Municipal Court on six counts of keeping a junkyard within 1,000 feet of a highway and was assessed the first in a series of fines.

T her e wer e r ep e ate d attempts at forcing a property cleanup by the city and

county, including a 30-day deadline to begin cleanup, a deadline which was not met.

I n Ju ne of t h i s ye a r Thrasher was indicted by a Milam County Grand Jury for bail jumping/failure to appear after missing a court date and was arrested.

In September, after missing another court date, he was indicted again on the same charge and was again arrested and he was fined $62,000.

At that point, the total of his fines and court costs had grown to $122,612.

Bitmain eyes repair hub locally CA MERON—Milam County Judge Steve Young told county commissioners Tuesday that Bitmain is considering making its Dory Creek (former Alcoa smelter) cryptocurrency facility its repair headquarters for all its North American

operations.

“This would be huge, if it happens,” Young said.

Bitmain is the largest manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining hardware in the world. Its Antminer machines are viewed as the standard.

Reporter/Mike Brown

The ceremonial ‘first shovel of dirt performed by (from left) Kara Clore, executive director Rockdale MDD; and Whinstone officials Ashton Harris, chief information officer; Lyle Theriot, chief operating officer; Aroosh Thil-

lainathan, chief executive officer; Hirofumi Yamashita, senior managing director of GMO Inc. (Whinstone’s partner in the Rockdale data center; and David Schatz, operations manager.

Whinstone Continued from page 1A

ipal Development District Board said. “We are going to see more and more development.”

JEANS—Harris, who initiated the contacts with local economic developers and officials, emphasized Whinstone’s commitment to its move to Rockdale from a suburb of New Orleans. “(Chief Operating Officer) Lyle (Theriot) and I left (Louisiana) two and one-half weeks ago with three pair of jeans, four shirts, a backpack and a laptop and moved to Rockdale,” he said.

That drew loud and sustained applause from the crowd.

Harris expressed appreciation to Dr. Weed, MDD Executive Director Kara Clore, County Judge Steve Young and Alcoa for their assistance in facilitating Whinstone.

He introduced Whinstone personnel and a representative of the venture’s partner, Hirofuma Yamashita, senior managing director of Japanese high-tech giant GMO Inc. GMO is engaged in the Internet infrastructure business, it also runs other businesses such as online advertising and media, Internet financial services, mobile entertainment, and cryptocurrency.

It is a market leader for domain names and web host-

ing services in Japan.

FACILITY—Whinstone will include blockchain, video rendering and artificial intelligence.

Blockchain, a component of Bitcoin mining, is described as a “digital ledger.”

Video rendering is using information from a coded data source to produce and display an image.

Artificial intelligence is the kind of high tech which drives “Siri” and facilitates sophisticated chat options.

Initial customers include two publicly trade d c o mp a n i e s u s i n g a “significant” share of the capacity to perform Bitcoin mining at the site.

‘DIFFERENCE’—Harris

said Whinstone’s goal was to be stewards for the community, for its shareholder, its partner and for Rockdale.

“We are here to make a difference, to leave an impact for others to follow,” he said.

He also thanked the Rockdale area for its support of the project.

Also speaking were MDD Executive Director Clore and Betty Russo of Gov. Greg Abbott’s office.

The hum of heav y earth-moving equipment just west of the tent, under which the ceremony was held, punctuated the event as well as a light rain.

“It only rains (here) on special days,” Dr. Weed joked during his opening remarks.

volume into the system from 5 million gallons per day to 4 million, he said.

“The potentially positive side is that the state now may extend that low-interest loan offer up to $26-million instead of $10-million,” Whittaker said.

In December, the council may decide whether to accept an offer to purchase

water from an outside company as part of the new plan.

“We are still going to continue with more water rate increases,” Whittaker said.

“But the amount of those increases is yet to be determined. A number of factors will impact those eventual rates,” he said.

SETTLEMENT—Council members met with their

attorney in executive session and returned to open session to okay a $75,000 “settlement” with Central Road & Utility in connection with a lawsuit over a water line extension to the Rockdale Industrial Park.

“Basically it means we are paying them money held back which we still owed them,” Whittaker said.

Water Continued from page 1A

“We initially were going to use that $10-million for design and had the initial raise in water rates to show the state we were committed to the approach,” Whittaker said.

“But, now the state not only wants to see us moving forward on the design but also on an actual project,” he said. “So these moves were made to get moving on the water treatment project.”

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Rockdale Lady Tigers basketball team wins season opener, page 2B.

Sports

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November 14, 2019

The Rematch

For the second straight year, Rockdale is playing Grandview in the opening round of the state football playoffs.

The difference between this year and last year, the Zebras are the defending state champions.

RHS head coach Jeff Miller said the game reminds

him of 2017 when the Tigers faced Malakoff in the bi-district game.

“It’s like when we played Malakoff, who we thought was the best team, in 2017,” Miller said. “That game could’ve easily been a oneand-done as good as they were and we figured out a See REMATCH, page 4B

3A Division 1 Bi-District matchup

Photo by Steve Young

Rockdale High School graduate Cayden McBride makes a tackle on now Grandview junior Elijah Golden in the bi-district game at Waco ISD Stadium last November.

Golden became a state champion that December.

Tigers vs. Zebras 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at Tiger Field 600 S. Lake Rd., Belton, TX 76513 Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for kids The following passes will be accepted at the game: District 9AAA, 10AAA, Senior Citizen Gold Cards, THSCA, THSCWA, and TGCA.

Photo by Steve Young

Rockdale’s Cam’Ron Valdez ran for 113 of the Tigers’ 227 yards in last year’s battle with Grandview. RHS will look to stop quarterback Dane Jentsch, who threw for 2,598 yards and 35 touchdowns in last year’s title run.

Tigers spray Bees in district finale, 53-7 RHS ends district play 4-2; Robinson ties own record of five TD passes in a game; Valdez becomes third all-time career rusher.

By WYNTON THOMASON Rockdale Reporter

Rockdale closed it’s district schedule in a positive manner with a 53-7 win over Academy Friday at Tiger Stadium.

Jace Robinson tied his career record of five touchdown passes in a game and Cam’Ron Valdez rushed for more than 200 yards for the seventh time this season.

“I’m pretty pleased with the way we played all-inall,” said RHS football coach Jeff Miller. “It’s kind of hard to tell how we played but we did a lot of good things.

“That’s two in a row where we’ve played well and really fast.”

The Tigers took down an Academy team that has dealt with injuries much of the season. Junior quarterback Jerry Cephus, who led the Bumblebees to the playoffs in 2018, has been out most of the season.

Rockdale’s high-margin victory comes a week after beating Jarrell on the road 61-9.

The two wins come after a 61-44 loss to district champion Troy and a 31-3 loss to Cameron in the Battle of the Bell the following week.

“We feel better about ourselves than we did two weeks before,” Miller said. “We’re Reporter/Wynton Thomason pretty fresh and we have a Cam’Ron Valdez makes his move during Friday’s game against Academy.

Valdez had 206 rushing yards for RHS. lot of confidence.

2019 SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT Giddings (Sr. night) Aug. 30 Caldwell (Gold out) Sept. 6 at Lexington Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Hyde Park Sept. 27 OPEN Oct. 4 at Manor New Tech* Lago Vista* Oct. 11 Oct. 18 at Troy* Oct. 25 Cameron* at Jarrell* Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Academy*

RESULTS W 48-24 W 44-36 W 45-13 W 66-7 W 80-6 W 52-28 L 62-44 L 31-3 W 61-9 W 5 3 -7

All remaining games kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Bold denotes homecoming and asterisk denotes district game

“We’re definitely going into the playoffs on a high note.”

PLAY-BY-PLAY–RHS got off to an explosive start when Robinson threw a pass to Anthony Dansby that he took down the right sideline for a 51-yard touchdown.

Rockdale scored twice more in the first on a 63-yard run by Valdez and a 21-yard slant route from Robinson to Kobe Mitchell. The blue-andgold led 20-0.

Valdez scored again early in the second on a 14-yard run but Academy got their

first points two minutes later on a 24-yard pass from Rian White to Jaylin McWilliams.

RHS made up for the Bumblebee TD w it h a 67-yard touchdown run by Valdez a minute later and another Robinson to Dansby collaboration for 24-yards in the final minute. Rockdale led 39-7 at halftime.

RHS scored twice more in the game on two Robinson passes. First, a 14-yarder to Kesean Raven in the opening minute of the second half. His next one was a goal line pass to Ross Loth

in the opening minute of the fourth.

R E C O R D S – Va l d e z passed Dailynn Ramey and Elijah Brooks to become third all-time on the career rushing list with his 206 yards in Friday’s game. He now has 2,745 yards behind Davion Ford’s 3,280 and Don Wesley’s record of 3,389.

Wesley’s record has been untouched since 1977.

Robinson’s five touchdowns also put him closer to breaking school records.

He tied David Franklin for second most TD passes in a

season (33). He needs three to break Clayton Gibbs’ 2013 record of 35.

The junior QB also has 52 career touchdowns which is four short of the RHS record held by David Franklin.

Raven also moved up to seventh all-time on the career receiving yards list with 1, 221. Loth also has a chance to make the career receiving yards list needing 73 to become eighth all-time on the list that includes P.J. Williams, Jaquayln Crawford and Ross’s brother, Pearce Loth.

Luna runs at state meet Ivanna Luna’s sophomore season came to an end on Saturday morning finishing 66th out of 150 runners with a time of 13:05.87 at the Class 3A cross country state championship in Round Rock.

“It was a great experience,” said Cheryl Meuth, Rockdale High School cross country coach. “She went out a little ahead of her normal pace, but it was definitely something she can use to better herself next year.

“She still placed in the top third at state and I couldn’t be more proud of her season.”

Luna had a hot sophomore year finishing fourth at the district meet on Monday, Oct. 13, in Cameron and placing sevneth overall at the Region III meet in Huntsville two weeks later on Monday, Oct. 27.

Luna also had second place finishes at the season opening Lexington meet and Caldwell Invitational before finishing third Photo by Joshua McKinney at Cameron in Rockdale’s Rockdale’s Ivanna Luna competed at the UIL Class 3A final meet before district. state cross country meet on Saturday. Luna is the first See STATE, page 3B RHS runner to run at the state meet since 2012.

Reporter file photo

Before playing for the Oakland Raiders and in the Canadian Football League, Billy Ray Locklin was a star at Aycock High School where he graduated in 1956. A lifetime Rockdale resident, Locklin died on Friday afternoon at age 83.

Rockdale’s Locklin passes at 83 Rockdale’s first ever professional athlete, Billy Ray Locklin, passed on Friday afternoon at the Seton Medical Center in Round Rock.

He was 83 years old.

Lockin was drafted as a defensive end by the Los

Angeles Chargers in 1960 before joining the Oakland Raiders and playing for the silver and black in two games that season.

He made a name for himself in the Canadian Football League where starred

for the Montreal Alouettes from 1961 to 1964 before heading out to Ontario to play for the Hamilton Tiger Cats from 1965-1970. While in Hamilton, he won two See LOCKLIN, page 3B

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November 14, 2019

Eagles fall to top-ranked Holland in season finale

Bulldogs face familiar opponent Center Point

Milano’s 2019 season c a me to a n end F r id ay night with a 69-2 loss to Holland, Texas Football Magazine’s seventh-ranked team in Class 2A-I and the only undefeated team in District 13-2A-I. The Hornets got off to a fast start with a 40-yard touchdown by Clay Cooper in the opening minute.

HHS went up 14-0 with a 48-yard pass from Zane Spinn to Caleb Cearley two minutes later.

Cooper ran in another touchdown and Spinn threw another TD pass later in the first to give Holland a 29 - 0 lead at the close of the opening quarter.

Milano scored their two points in the second when Hector Muniz blocked a PAT attempt and ran it back to the MHS endzone.

Holland led 49-2 at halftime and won 69-2.

It was noted by attendees that the Hornets were st i l l at tempt i ng on side kicks when they were up 62-2 late in the game and did not pull their starters until the beginning of the fourth quarter.

This was the final high school football game for Danny Cloud, Jeremyah Tafao, Brett Czajkowski, Tristan Massey, Major Bui and Alec Hernandez.

No statistics were kept for the competition.

SE A SON–Going into the year with many of their top players graduating, the Eagles struggled early on against tough competition losing to Grapeland, Burton and Bremond in their first three games.

A lthough the three schools were all ranked

by Texas Football, Milano struggled facing an equally tough District 13-2A-I schedule that had Hearne and Thorndale, who both

O n T h u r s d a y, t h e Thorndale Bulldogs will be playing Center Point in the bi-district round of the playoffs for the second straight year. “ You a l w ay s w or r y about playing someone two years in a row,” said Scott Hawkins, Thorndale High School head football coach and athletic director.

“They know us better and we have to prepare differently at times.”

The Pirates finished third in 14-2A-I after beating Junction 58-48 on Friday to see who got the third seed.

Like THS, Center Point has most of their 2018 squad on the field this season with eight back on offense and seven returning on D. This includes the running tandem of Cody Daily and Kolten Kitchens, who now plays quarterback for the Pirates.

In last year’s matchup at Marble Falls High School, Thorndale built an early lead with two rushing TD’s by graduate Luke Leschber and Jagger Rubio.

Center Point kept it close with a Hail Mary touchdown at the close of the half to make it 27-12 and keeping with the Bulldogs in reach going into the fourth down only 34-18.

The Milam County team outscored CPHS 21-6 in the fourth to advance on.

“We are just trying to polish what we normally do,” Hawkins said. “Center Point has improved since last year.

“It’s important we stay focused and play a game with as little mistakes as possible.”

Both teams play Thursday, at Llano Yellowjacket Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

If the Bulldogs w in, they are to likely face Refu-

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Drew Demeritt makes a run for it earlier this season for the Eagles. came last week when they took down Rosebud-Lott 6-0 thanks to a 57-yard pass from Noah Benavides to Marquise Jones in the third quarter.

Both players, w ith junior wide receiver Drew Demeritt and sophomore made it at least two rounds quarterback Ethen Knight, deep in the Class 2A play- are all expected to be back offs last season. w ith the Milano Eagles Milano’s only victory next season.

SCHEDULE DATE Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8

OPPONENT Grapeland at Burton at Bremond at Iola Thrall* OPEN at Hearne* Thorndale* at Marlin* at Rosebud-Lott* Holland* 7:30 p.m. kickoff, except Hyde Park, 7 p.m., (s) scrimmages. *District games. Homecoming in bold.

RESULTS L 44-9 L 28-7 L 44-6 L 14-3 L 38-0 L 36-3 L 48-16 L 38-14 W 6-0 L 69-2

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Michael Herzog holds off an opponent earlier this season. gio, the top-ranked team in Class 2A-I. MARLIN–The Bulldogs won their final regular season game 55-20 over Marlin on the road Friday.

THS built an early lead in the first thanks to an 83-yard TD pass from Kyle Northcott to Michael Herzog in the first 30 seconds of the game.

Although Marlin’s Sir Charleston Lee scored a minute later, Herzog put the Bulldogs back ahead with a 75-yard kickoff return in the next minute.

Colt Cauble and Stryker Leschber also scored later in the quarter to give Thorndale a 28-7 at the close of the first.

THS led 42-13 at halftime and scored another two in the third to hold on to win the game 55-20.

Jagger Rubio led THS for 164 yards on six carries.

Cain Brymer, who leads THS in rushing this year, was injured on the first play of the game and won’t be available in next week’s bi-district game against Center Point.

SCHEDULE DATE Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8

OPPONENT at Florence at Bremond Axtell Dawson Rosebud-Lott* at Holland* Thrall* at Milano* Hearne* OPEN at Marlin* 7:30 p.m. kickoff, except Hyde Park, 7 p.m., (s) scrimmages. *District games. Homecoming in bold.

RESULTS W 64-6 L 20-18 W 69-0 W 36-8 W 63-0 L 40-13 W 36-13 W 48-16 W 63-28 W 55-20

Lady Bulldogs fall to Burton in regional quarterfinal game Thor nd a le’s w i n n i ng streak of more than a dozen games came to an end on Tuesday night when the Lady Bulldogs were defeated by Burton 22-25, 23-25, 18-25 at the Giddings High School Gymnasium.

The loss kept them short of the Region IV tournament in Brenham coming up this weekend.

The Lady Panthers were the number one team from District 26-2A and were coming off a 31-1 in district.

Burton shutout Milano in the first round and beating Weimar 3-1 in area last Thursday.

Thor nd a le be at Bu r ton last season in a fiveset tiebreaker last year to advance to the state tournament. THS head coach Angel Raines said the Lady PanSubmitted photo thers would be tougher this The Thorndale Lady Bulldogs from left to right, bottom row: Kyndal Robinson, Ash- year. ley Pesl, Allison Albert, Landri Martinka, Raeghan Carlson. Top row: Tristyn Buchan“They still have their big an, Rainey Buchanan, Jayci Martinka, Shannon Hadd, Madi Smith, Landri Leschber, outside hitter who is a threat coach Angel Raines. all the way around, and

SPORTS BRIEFS RJH girls host Cameron next week Rockdale Junior High basketball team played Lexington on Wednesday after press time. The game was originally scheduled for Thursday evening but was moved to the day before.

The Lady Tigers play next on Thursday, Nov. 21, when they host Cameron in RJH Gymnasium.

Games will start with the seventh grade “B” game at 5 p.m. 8B, 7A and 8A will follow.

RJH boys will play in Cameron with games also starting at 5.

Bi-district playoff game at Tiger Stadium Friday

Snook is the third place team from District 14-2A-II. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students and the follow ing passes will be accepted: THSCA, TGCA, District, School Board/Admin, and Senior Citizen.

began at 6 p.m., and the varsity will follow.

This is the second game for the Lady Eagles after facing Dime Box on Tuesday after press time.

Lady Bulldogs host Austin St. Michael’s

Thorndale’s Lady Bulldog Eagles face North Zulch basketball team will host The Milano Eagles boys’ basketball team will host North Zulch on Friday at the Geneva Paceley Gym. Junior Varsity starts at 5 p.m., and the varsity will start after the conclusion of the JV game.

This is Milano’s second game after playing Manor New Tech for their season opener on Tuesday after press time.

Rockdale will host the Football Playoff game for Lady Eagles face Granger vs. Snook on Fri- Fayetteville on Tuesday day, November 15, at 7:30 The Milano Lady Eagles p.m. plays Fayetteville on TuesGranger is the runner-up day to face the Lady Lions. in District 13-2A-II and The junior varsity will

Austin St. Michael’s on Friday at the THS Gymnasium.

It will be varsity only with a 6 p.m. tip-off.

The Lady Bulldogs were scheduled to play at Brentwood Christian earlier this week but ended up not playing due to Thorndale’s volleyball team playing Burton in the regional quarterfinals.

MJH boys play Thrall The Milano Junior High boys played host to Thrall on Tuesday with the “A” team winning and the “B” team losing.

their setter is also a dual threat,” Raines told The Reporter earlier this year. “(Burton) has players that went to the state tourney two years ago and the regional finals last so they are not new to big games.”

The Lady Bulldogs were led by Madi Smith who had 12 kills, one assist, two blocks, 10 digs and one ace.

Landri Leschber was also a top performer with 10 kills, 13 assists, five aces and six digs. Kyndal Robinson also had a solid all around game with with 17 assists, 10 digs and six kills.

Other Lady Bulldogs were Raeghan Carlson with two digs, two blocks and one

assist; Allison Albert five digs; Ashley Pesl with three digs; Rainey Buchanan with one kill and four digs; Jayci Martinka with three digs, one ace, five kills, two assists and one ace.

This was the final game for seniors Mar tinka, Buchanan, Albert, Hadd, Leschber and Smith.

SHINER–Before falling to Burton, Thorndale swept Shiner last Thursday with a 25-11, 25-7, 25-13 victory at the Smithville High School Gymnasium.

Thorndale went into the game after having a bye in the first round.

“At the beginning there were nerves,” She said. “But after the first few points we found our groove and got settled in.

“We looked really comfortable on the court.”

Smith led Thorndale with 11 kills and Leschber had 10.

Robinson was assist leader with 20.

RHS wins season opener 38-28 RHS came out on top 38-28 over Austin’s St. Dominic Savio in their season opener on Friday in the old RHS Gymnasium.

Savio led at the end of the first 10-7 and the game was tied 17-17 at halftime.

The Lady Eagles took the lead 19-17 in the third quarter but RHS tied the game and took a 24-19 thanks to a Julie Bartsch put back and three-point play by Payton Miller.

RHS led 24-21 at the end of the quarter.

In the fourth, Rockdale went on 10 -2 run over the course of a four minutes due to two more free throws by Miller, an Andrea Salazar layup and three straight shots by newcomer D’erika Hurd.

RHS held on to w in 38-28.

Salazar led the girls in scoring with 13 points and was the top rebounder with

Reporter/Wynton Thomason

Miah Beckwith fights off a Giddings defender during Tuesday’s game against the Lady Buffaloes at RHS. eight.

Miller was also a top scorer with seven. She was also a force on defense with six steals and rebounds.

They were without junior Anna Harmon, who led the blue-and-gold in scoring last season.

The Lady Tigers played Giddings at home after press time.

They play next on Tuesday, Nov. 19, against Burton.

Due to the Class 2A Lady Panthers still being in volleyball, a time for the game has yet to be determined.

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Eighth grade goes undefeated in 14-8 win over Academy Rockdale’s eighth grade “A” team ended their season undefeated with a 14-8 win over Academy on a cold Thursday evening at Tiger Stadium.

The Tigers were able to hold Academy on their final drive when the Bumblebees had a first-and-10 from the RJH 12, stopping them four plays in a row.

Rockdale scored on a 10-yard pass from Blaydn Barcak to Gerren Carter Jr. in the second and on a 10-yard run by Wyatt Windham in the third.

RJH’s defense was dilligent throughout the contest, with Cruz San Migel causing a fumble recovered

by Barcak in the first. Sterling Prazak also caused a loose ball in the second that was picked up by Coylton Malkey.

According to Coach Eric Willard, offensive standouts were Noah Pastrano, Isaiah Sauls and Windham. Defen-

sive standouts were Carson Eoff, Dominique Clark and San Migel.

7A–T h a n k s to t h r e e touchdow ns by Timothy Grice, the seventh grade “A” team got their second win of the season with a 20-6 win over Academy.

Grice scored on a 50 and 70-yard run in the first and a 97-yard kickoff run in the third.

He also made a 60-yard run that was stopped short at the one-yard line on the final play of the game.

O f fensive sta ndout s were Avery Pizana, Zakobe Anderson and Grice. Standouts on defense were A.J. Sandoval, Francisco Reyes and Bradon Ellis.

8/7B –T he c ombi ne d fell 18-7 to Academy ending their season with a 4-4 record.

RJH scored after Francisco Vasquez stripped the ball which led to a five-yard TD run by Tyler Thomas.

Offensive standouts were Thomas and Kaden Land.

Defensive standouts were Evan Miller, Jeremiah Cain and Vasquez.

JV1–Rockdale’s JV1 ended district play with a 3-1 record after shutting out Academy 28-0 on the road Thursday night.

Rockdale scored once in the first on a 12-yard run by Robert Owens in the first.

In the second, they scored on two short runs by Scott Penny and 35-yard catch

by Amarion Butler. Butler caught two receptions for 30 and also made an interception in the quarter.

In the fourth, Nathan Thomas scored on an eightyard run.

O f f e n s i v e s t a nd ou t s were Owens, Butler, Penny, Creek Windham and the entire offensive line. Defensive standouts were Penny, Thomas, Lane Rickman, Reporter/Wynton Thomason Cade Pantaleon and Za’Kori Wyatt Windham breaks from Academy’s defense during Rockdale’s win on Thursday.

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school year.

The following year, he went on to New Mexico State University in Los Cruces where he started as an offensive tackle his freshman year and was named to the Little All-American team his sophomore year.

During his junior season, he was named to All-Border Conference team and was an honorable mention for the All-American team his senior year.

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DRUMM–Thorndale’s Mason Drumm ended his cross country career in the race prior to Luna’s when he finished 106th with a time of 18:41 on the 5,000 meter course at Old Settlers Park on Saturday.

Ac c ord i ng to fa m i ly, Drumm had been sick in the week leading up to the race.

The Thorndale senior was the District 25-2A champion and placed 14th overall at the Region IV meet in Corpus Christi on Monday, Oct. 27. He qualified since six of the runners in front of him were attached to a state bound team.

Drumm enjoyed success earlier in the year winning the Lexington meet, finishing third at Moody and takPhoto by Josh McKinney ing a bronze medal in CamMason Drumm represented Thorndale at the Class 2A eron before their district State Cross Country meet on Saturday. competition.

Grey Cups (CFL’s championship) and was a CFL AllStar three times in 1965, 1966 and 1968 and earned the CFL Player of the Year Award in 1966. He was also a CFL East All-Star five times.

AYCOCK–During his teenage years, Locklin was a big part of the football and basketball teams that both won state championship during the 1955-1956

The Locklin’s have created a dynasty at New Mexico State with his sons’ Ray, Kerry and Kim all going to play there after starring at Rockdale High School.

His grandson Ty mon L o c k l i n a l s o pl aye d at NMSU. Grandson Torry Locklin helped lead the Tigers to their second state championship in 2018 and now plays at University of Kansas as a redshirt freshman.

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GAME STATS RHS 52, AHS 7

Jabez Dunn 5-24; Alden Bangert 3-25; Crawford 1-5; Castaneda 7-90, 2TD. Passing: Robinson 119-200, 2324 yards, 33-8; Mitchell 5-9, 41 yards, 1-0.

Receiving: Raven 44-797, 11TD; Loth 20-417, 7TD; Mitchell 15-253, 4TD; Dansby 27-423, 6TD; Valdez 7-177, TD; Briggs 1-25; Keylan Hairston 1-12; Malikai McKenzie 1-10; Enrique Rivera 1-6; Land 2-1; Towns 3-28.

Tackles: Briggs 81, Castaneda 76, Score by quarters Towns 73, C. Mayfield 69, Hernandez AHS 0 7 0 0 — 7 62, Rivera 58, Mayberry 55, B. MayRHS 20 19 7 7 — 53 field 52, Hughes 49, Mitchell 42, MitchScoring summary ell 42, Crawford 36, Raven 35, Vargas First quarter 33, Kruse 27, Dunn 19, Land 17, McKROCKDALE–Anthony Dansby 51 pass enzie 11, Monroe 10, Valdez 10, Robinfrom Jace Robinson (Ross Loth kick) 11:43 son 4, Young 4, Alex Ellison 3, Keymani ROCKDALE–Cam’Ron Valdez 63 run Hamilton 2, Joe Vargas 1, Rickman 1, (Loth kick) 8:04 Bangert 1, Dansby 1.

ROCKDALE–Kobe Mitchell 21 pass from Robinson (kick failed) 2:25

Second quarter District Season ROCKDALE–Valdez 14 run (kick failed) Team

W-L W-L 9:16 ACADEMY–Jaylin McWilliams 24 pass Troy 6-0 9-1 from Rian White (Blake Bundy kick) 7:19 Yoe 5-1 9-1 ROCKDALE–Valdez 67 run (Loth kick) Rockdale 4-2 8-2 6:20 Lago Vista 3-3 6-4 ROCKDALE–Dansby 24 pass from Rob- Jarrell 2-4 5-5 inson (kick failed) :40 Academy 2-8 1-5

Third quarter 0-5

1-9 New Tech ROCKDALE–Kesean Raven 14 pass from Last week: Cameron 40, Lago VisRobinson (Loth kick) 11:20 ta 33; Rockdale 53, Academy 7; Jar Fourth quarter ROCKDALE–Loth 3 pass from Robinson rell 77, Manor New Tech 6; Troy-OPEN This week: Cameron at Lago Vista; (Loth kick) 11:50 Jarrell at Manor New Tech; Academy at Rockdale; Troy-OPEN. RHS individual leaders

AHS RHS 10 First Downs 19 7 Rushing 248 9-19 Passing 14-19 107 Passing yards 201 114 Total yards 449 3-29.7 Fumbles 1-1 1-1 Punts-average 1-46 2-10 Penalities 4-40

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Cam’Ron Valdez attempts to get by a Grandview trio in last year’s game. Valdez led Rockdale against the Zebras with three two touchdowns.

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way to win it.

“Last year against Grandview, we were in that ballgame with six minutes to go.

If we make the plays that we need to put us over the top last year, we might’ve made a run and won several ballgames.”

Miller also said that stiff competition in Region III is why the Tigers are in this situation once again.

“When you end up in Region III every (realignment0, you’re going to face some really good teams,” he said. “This is the same as the last six or seven years honestly.”

GR A NDV EW–When the two teams faced last year, third-seed Rockdale went up against a Zebra team that ended up in second after losing their 2018 district opener in 42-41.

After that, GHS went on to beat their other five district opponents by an average of 41 points.

On Saturday, Nov. 17, they beat the Tigers 45-21 in a game that Grandview

led 24-21 with six minutes left in the game.

“In our mind, this was the best team coming out of that district(9-3A-1),” Miller told The Reporter last year. “They had that hiccup against West earlier in the season but played really well after that.”

GHS, led by then sophomores Dane Jentsch and Elijah Golden, went on to beat Woodville 42-14, Franklin 24-21, East Chambers 36-35, and Yoakum 28-14 before beating Malakoff 35-21 for the second time that season.

THIS SEASON–Even after Rockdale was slated to finish third in District 10-3A-I again after losing to Troy and Cameron, most publications assumed the Tigers would face Whitney in the opening round of the playoffs, the team Texas Football picked second after the Zebras.

That all changed on Friday, Nov. 1, when Whitney erased Grandview’s 21-7 lead with 19 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win 26-21 over the

Zebras and the first-seed in District 9-3A-I. Miller said his team’s response the morning after was that his team was excited and wanted the chance to play Grandview again.

The Zebras have all but four starters returning from the 2018 squad. “ If we’ll be concerned about team success over individual success,” he said.

“I think we’ll be in good shape.

“We talk all the time about trusting the process and trusting that they’ll believe that they’re in a good situation. We’re putting them in a good situation, we just need to go out and execute with confidence.”

Miller also talked about the things his team needed to work on going into the Grandview game.

“We still have to clean some special teams stuff,” he said. “We also have to tackle really well and we have to play extremely hard on defense.”

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m., Tiger Field in Belton.

10-3A-1 STANDINGS

Rushing: ROCKDALE–Valdez 13-206, 3TD; Robinson 6-41; Drayton Castaneda 1-1. ACADEMY–Jayden Simmons 5-35; Taygen Jones 3-7; Braden Lilly 2-7; Darion Franklin 1-(-2); White 19-(-40).

Passing: ROCKDALE–Robinson 14-19, 201 yards, 5TD; ACADEMY–White 9-19, 107 yards, TD. Receiving: ROCKDALE:–Dansby 3-80, 2TD; Raven 5-49, TD; Loth 4-43, TD; Mitchell 2-29, TD. ACADEMY–McWilliams 3-53, TD; Simmons 2-23; Jones 1-20; Franklin 3-11.

Tackles: Christian Briggs 8, Landon Towns 8, Chase Mayfield 7, Hagen Land 7, Ethan Hughes 6, Qua’Shawn Crawford 6, Castaneda 6, Enrique Rivera 6, Ty Mayberry 4, Bruce Mayfield 4, Levi Baggerly 3, Valdez 2, Raven 2, Brandon Hernandez 2, Jabez Dunn 2, Malikai McKenzie 1, Mitchell 1, Chris Vargas 1, Cole Rickman 1, Kaden Kruse 1, Colby Monroe 1.

Tiger Season Leaders Rushing: Valdez 164-1537, 26TD; Raven 21-135, TD; Mitchell 13-104, TD; Robinson 48-102, 3TD; Young 18-58, TD;

THS 55, MAR 20

MARLIN–Lee 21 run (kick failed) 11:50 THORNDALE–Cauble 8 run (Herzog kick) 11:20 THORNDALE–Rubio 28 run (Herzog kick) 8:46

Third quarter THORNDALE–Herzog 40 run (conversion failed) 7:34 THORNDALE–Rubio 56 run (Herzog kick) 5:44

Fourth quarter MARLIN–Lee 4 run (kick good) 10:23 THS individual leaders Rushing: THORNDALE–Cauble 11-122, 2TD; Herzog 4-63; Mason Lindig 4-47; Maddox Rubio 6-42; Northcott 1-0; Coy Stutts 2-0; MARLIN–Fisher 3-9-0, 34 yards.

Passing: THORNDALE–Northcott 1-10, 83 yards, TD; MARLIN–Fisher 3-90, 34 yards.

Receiving: THORNDALE–Herzog 1-83, TD; MARLIN–#3 2-26; Lee 1-8.

Bulldog Season Leaders Rushing: Cain Brymer, 103-743, 13TD; Michael Herzog 78-702, 6TD; Mason Lindig 74-450, 8TD; Jagger Rubio 43-396, 6TD; Colt Cauble 23-242, 6TD; Kyle Northcott 34-233, 4TD; Branson McCoy 5-128, TD; Cayden Nicholson 11-68, 2TD; Coy Stutts 12-53, TD; Maddox Rubio 11-25; Makai Mitchell 3-25; Raymond Avalos 4-14; Tylin Morstatter 1-4; Colton Ray 3-2.

Passing: Nicholson 9-18, 3TD-1; Northcott 4-8, 2TD-0.

Receiving: Herzog 7-115, 3TD; Ray 2-60, TD; Northcott 1-26; Stryker Leschber 2-21, 2TD; Lindig 1-10.

THS MAR First Downs 10 17 436 Rushing 146 1-1-0 Passing 3-9-0 83 Passing yards 34 519 Total yards 180 3-3 Fumbles 2-2 0-0 Punts 5-34 6-35 Penalities 4-50

Eagle Season Leaders Rushing: Benavides 101-44, TD; Cloud 44-246.

Passing: Benavides 19-55, 233 yards, 2-9; Knight 29-67, 365 yards, 2-3.

Receiving: Demeritt 11-209, 3TD; Jones 19-263, TD.

THS MAR

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Score by quarters 28 14 13 0 — 55 7 6 0 7 — 20 Scoring summary First quarter THORNDALE–Michael Herzog 83 pass from Kyle Northcott (Herzog kick) 11:35 MARLIN–Sir Charleston Lee 20 run (kick good) 10:50 THORNDALE–Herzog 75 kickoff return (Herzog kick) 9:50 THORNDALE–Colt Cauble 44 run (Herzog kick) 8:30 THORNDALE–Stryker Leschber 5 fumble return (Herzog kick) 5:25

Second quarter

13-2A-1 STANDINGS

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Season W-L 10-0 8-2 6-4 6-4 2-8 1-9 0-10

District W-L 6-0 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6

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Cell: 512-760-5497 Home: 512-446-5012 E-mail: cmatous1@yahoo.com www.jimcurreyrealty.com

OFFICE 512-446-4243

CELL 512-760-5440

tommo@orrland.com

HOME 512-446-5327

PROFESSIONAL CARDS Larry D. Jones D.D.S. Fellow Academy of General Dentistry

GENERAL DENTISTRY

New Patients Always Welcome!

302 Meadow Drive

Office Hours by Appointment Emergencies After Hours 446-6564

512/446-2535

REAL ESTATE

LEGAL NOTICES

2 HOUSES For sale. $72,000/ OBO. 2 lots on Copeland Street . 512-609-9737.

APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A B G WINE AND BEER RETAILER’S PERMIT BY CLUB 201, LLC, CLUB 201 TO BE LOCATED AT 201 PLUM STREET, ROCKDALE, MILAM COUNTY, TEXAS 76567. OFFICERS OF SAID CORPORATION, CLUB 201 ARE ANDREA WILLIAMS AND TONY PARKS, OWNERS.

FOR RENT/LEASE FOR RENT: 1 BR apartment.

1702 W Cameron Ave, Rockdale. Call 512-560-4554.

FOR RENT: Prime location: Commercial rental space, several footages available in the Waymar Plaza. Prime location for boutique, nail/spa, business office, etc. Contact 512-5504141, for more information.

WANTED TO LEASE: Pasture Land. Cameron/Rockdale area.

Johntlapp@gmail.com FOR RENT: 3 BR, 2 BA, CA/ CH. HUD accepted. Also, 2 BR, 1 BA house, HUD accepted.

512-760-7372.

FOR RENT 2 BR/1ba brick house. All electric, W/D connections, Central HVAC. Attached garage. References, both previous rental and employment info required. email preliminary info to rlhbhalford@att.net

FOR SALE PECANS FOR SALE 3.50/lb. not cracked. 4.00/cracked. Bud Adams Ranch. 512-446-3847.

FARM/RANCH ANGUS BULLS, 20 months old, fertility tested. 512-760-0465.

Rockdale AG LIME Spreading. Milam and surrounding counties. Call 512760-5957.

EMPLOYMENT NEEDED: Meadowbrook Baptist Church part-time paid nursery worker for Sunday/Wednesday.

Experience preferred. Please contact church office at 512446-3367.

SERVICES BIJU’S SHUTTLE SERVICES provides rides to and from the Airport, Dr.’s appointments, documents delivery and miscellaneous. Contact Biju 512294-4448.

KEVIN’S TREE Service: Pruning, cut down, haul-offs, tear downs, dead trees. Free Estimates. Small town and country.

512-797-1182, 512-309-4917.

M A S T E R S TO N E M A S O N , David Ward. Free Estimates.

Stone, brick, block, fireplaces.

254-295-6984, 254-314-6365.

PRIVATE CARE - Will work day or night. Experienced and references are available. Call 512-269-3206.

RAY SANCHEZ Professional Tree Service. Trimming, removal, haul-off. 22 years’ experience. Insured 512-269-3761

TAKING BIDS INVITATION TO BID Milam County will be accepting sealed bids until 12:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2019 and publicly opened Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Courtroom, 1st Floor of the Milam County Courthouse, 102 South Fannin, Cameron, Texas for the purchase of gravel, galvanized steel culverts, cutting edges, road materials, asphalt & asphalt emulsions, bridge construction, and gasoline & diesel fuel. Bid packets may be obtained from the County Auditor at the address below. Bids should be mailed or delivered in a sealed envelope, labeled with bidder’s name and bid item to the address below. Bids will not be accepted after the bid closing time. The Court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The Court adheres to the Milam County EEO plan for the bid process.

Danica Lara Milam County Auditor 103 West Main St., Suite A Cameron, Texas 76520 254-697-7026

You can buy it, the same place you can sell it, all without leaving your favorite chair. How is that for convenience?

The Classifieds.....

The original “shop from home” option.

BUY/SELL BUYING & SELLING Gold, Silver, Sterling, Diamond, coins, jewelry, saddles, spurs, crocks, bells, windmills, estates, watches. We change watch batteries.

Cameron, Texas. 254-605-6550.

LESSONS PIANO LESSONS Thorndale/ Thrall area. Classical, Jazz/ Blues, Church/ spiritual, Pop/UIL Competition $25.00/30 minute lesson.

Contact: Sandra Williams 512-659-3507

TexSCAN Week of Nov. 10, 2019 ACREAGE 14.25 acres, Menard County. Mesquite and native brush. Blackbuck, axis, whitetail, hogs, turkey. Locked gate security. $2316 down, $383/month, (9.9%, 30 years). www.ranchenterprisesltd.com , 800-876-9720.

CHARITY Donate a boat or car today to Boat Angel. 2-Night Free Vacation. Sponsored by Boat Angel Outreach Centers to stop crimes against children. 800-700-BOAT, www.boatangel.com.

DENTAL INSURANCE

LEGAL ASSISTANCE 18-Wheeler Wrecks – It’s easy to blame the driver when a big rig is involved in a wreck, but the truth is usually much more complex. When trucking company management cuts corners in training, equipment and maintenance, the rest of us pay the price. If you or someone you love has been killed or injured in a truck wreck, call 800-460-0606 for professional insight or visit www.YourCarWreck.com.

MEDICAL Portable Oxygen Concentrator May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 866-747-9983.

DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. NOT just a discount plan, REAL A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior coverage for [350] procedures. Call 1-866-942-7214 living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts for details. www.dental50plus.com/txpress. 6118-0219 today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-888-436-6036.

EVENTS

Christmas in Comfort - Nov. 30th, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. All day Holiday Fun for all ages. Live music, food, gifts, Santa Land, lighted night parade, fireworks, 830-9953131, www.comfort-texas.com.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING Case XX Knives - Great prices on Case Knives, Shepherd Hills Cutlery. Call for a free catalog, 800-727-4643. Free shipping on orders $49.99+. www.CaseXX.com.

OIL AND GAS RIGHTS We buy oil, gas & mineral rights. Both non- producing and producing including non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI). Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation. 806-620-1422, LoboMineralsLLC@ gmail.com. Lobo Minerals, LLC, PO Box 1800, Lubbock, TX 79408-1800.

SATELLITE TV Get NFL Sunday Ticket FREE w/ DIRECTV Choice All-Included Package. $59.99/month for 12 months.

185 Channels PLUS Thousands of Shows/Movies On Demand. FREE Genie HD DVR Upgrade. Call 1-855710-4824 or satellitedealnow.com/tex.

WANTED I Buy RVs – Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Goosenecks, Bumper Pulls. In Any Area, Any Condition – Old/New, Dirty or Clean! I PAY CA$H. No Title – No Problem, we can apply for one. ANR Enterprises, 956-466-7001.

Wanted! Old Porsche 356/911/912 for restoration by hobbyist 1948-1973 Only. Any condition, top $ paid!

PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE 707-965-9546. Email: porscherestoration@yahoo.com.

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November 14, 2019

SRO crowd honors veterans

Reporter/Mike Brown

Dozens of Rockdale-area veterans sat together as a group to be honored Monday during the annual Veterans Day ceremony in the Rockdale High School Auditorium.

Veterans (seated) enjoyed flag-waving elementary youngsters singing—what else?—”You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

From left, speaker was Frank Konarik, 1997 RHS graduate; Lt. Col. Art Free, RHS teacher, was emcee.

Emotional moments, and a few tears, as intermediate students sang ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee’, ‘God Bless America’ and ‘God Bless the USA.’ Every RISD campus played a part in the day’s honors with elementary and intermediate students offering patriotic songs and the junior-high hosting a noon luncheon following the activities.

World War II veteran Roy Becker, 94, got an ovation from fellow veterans, families. Also see page 1A.

St. John’s United Methodist Church

LORD’S ACRE CELEBRATION! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 Homemade BBQ with all the trimmings!

Only $10 per plate-Dine-in or carry-out!

HUGE AUCTION of hand crafted items, gift baskets, holiday decorations, paintings, gift certificates, baked goods, jellies and jams, plants, Longhorn/Aggie items and more!

Also Silent Auction and Meals in a minute! Christmas Shopping Early!

Church service at 11 a.m.

Meal served at 12-noon • Auction starts at 12:30 p.m.

Everyone’s invited to come and be a part of this day of fun!

Church Grounds—Summit at Hillcrest on the hill

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Jeanet Tannous, MD Pediatrics

Miguel De La Torre, MD Family Medicine

Karla Woods FNP

In partnership with CHI St. Joseph Health and the Rockdale Community

ROCKDALE HEALTHPOINT-TX.COM 512.883.1070 • Pediatrics • Adults • Geriatrics

1701 PECOS AVENUE