BIG SUCCESS—Choo-Choo Chili was a big success this year and the Rockdale Historical Society sold out of the 30 gallons of chili cooked by Danny Marek by 1:30 p.m., the earliest they’ve ever sold out according to Historical Society member Pat Jackson. Over $1,250 was raised Saturday to operate the I&GN Railroad Depot and Museum. At right Gary Jackson dips up a cup of Choo-Choo Chili at Saturday’s annual fund-raiser.
On November 1, Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District welcomed Jeff Fisher as a Field Technician Contractor. Mr. Fisher is a Rockdale native who attended Rockdale High School. Jeff graduated Temple Junior College with an associate degree in Criminal Justice. He also studied Aviation Science and received his Pilot Ratings in 1991. He completed his BS Degree in Criminal Justice/ Police Science with a minor in Psychology at Sam Houston State University.
TAPS AT VETERANS DAY CEREMONY—At the end of the Veterans Day Ceremony in the RHS auditorium, Grace Avrin Pounders played taps for the crowd. For more Veterans Day photos see page 7A and 6B.
ROCKDALE 4-H PROJECT—The Rockdale 4-H organization’s community service project for November was collecting and donating 105 pounds of non-perishable food to Rockdale Christian Services food pantry. The 4-H members pictured here are Kaylor Eschberger, Elizabeth Tate, Macy McDaniel, Mallory McDaniel, Rein Lindgren, James Bartsch, Julie Bartsch, Ryan Luckey, Chase Lindgren, Lacy Lindgren, Jack Luckey and Lucas Tate.
One of the major needs for Rockdale High School is improvement on our English Language Arts EOC exam scores. Improving the passing rate for RHS as well as increasing the number of students who reach the “Masters” level.
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