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COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD

COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD

COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD—Rockdale Masonic Lodge #414 is pleased to announce the recipient of this year’s Community Builder Award is Glenda Wiley. Ms. Wiley was presented this award on Friday May 6 in recognition of her many years of service to Rockdale and the surrounding area. Ms. Wiley is a charter member of Alpha Tau Delta, the local chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She has served on the Rockdale Fair Board and Christmas Roundup and worked with Rockdale EMS. Glenda retired from her work with the City of Rockdale, where she was of great service to many in this community for many years. The Community Builder Award was established by the Grand Lodge of Texas so that local lodges can formally recognize outstanding non-Masons who have distinguished themselves through their service to the community, local and state governments, places of worship or to humanity at large. Shown here are (L-R) Lodge Secretary Jim Maines, Glenda Wiley and Lodge Worshipful Master Ronnie Norwood.

Grand reopening

Grand reopening

The Rockdale Walmart held a grand reopening on Friday after completing renovations inside. The store also made three generous donations to local organizations. Sheriff Mike Clore and Wynema Adams received a check for $5,000 for Brown Santa, David Melton with Rockdale Earth Day received a $300 check and Curah Beard with Vision Historic Preservation Foundation also received $300 for renovations of The 1895.

GODDESS OF LIBERTY

GODDESS OF LIBERTY II

GODDESS OF LIBERTY II—This lovely lady who sits atop the Texas Capital Building in Austin has a Rockdale connection that goes back to 1986. She was made with a special alloy in a crucible that was reserved especially for her at Alcoa. The crucible and another historical piece of equipment are being preserved and plans for their use will be announced later. For more photos and information, see page 8A.

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