Wednesday.
From Middle English "Wednes dei."
Which comes from the Old English "Wodnes daeg."
Which is like the Old Norse "Othinsdagr."
Otherwise known as "Woden's day."
According to Trusty Webster.
This explains the letter "d" in Wednesday.
In case anyone was wondering.
Present-day proper pronunciation is "Wenz-day."
But some of us say "WINS-day."
Or "WINS-dee."
And some just call it "Hump Day."
That's because it's in the middle of the work week.
Once you're over the hump, it's not long till Fr ...
Saturday, November 21, 47 boys harvested 36 whitetail does, 8 spikes, 23 basket bucks, and 4 hogs for a total of 71 animals. The boys from 6 children residential and foster homes along with their guides traveled to 19 area ranches to participate in the Operation Orphans, Inc. "Take a Child Hunting"
Mason's Scarlet Punchers, those oh-so-festive women "of a certain age," attempt to tame the chaos that is modern life by meeting on a monthly basis for fun, fellowship and food. And food. Though we have our own favorite family traditions for the various holidays, Scarlet Punchers have also forged many new holiday traditions as a group, hence such observations as "the tacky jewelry exchange,"
December the 7th, 1941, Japan attacked the Naval fleet at Pearl Harbor. This event brought the United States into World War 2.
On the 10th of December at 6 p.m. the veterans of the VFW post 8554 and the veterans of American Legion post 285 will have their Christmas party.
This will take place at the post home on Post Hill Street behind the jail.
This morning is December 1st. In just over three weeks, it will be Christmas, once again.
Last weekend, the lights around the square were turned on; the beautiful LED lights on the courthouse lawn were debuted; and, decorating began all over town for Shortstop/NuWay's decorating contest.
We all made it through the stress and gluttony of Thanksgiving relatively unscathed.
FRENCH FRY!!!
French Fry is a 5-6 month old male kitten that is available for adoption. His foster mom says he is one of the sweetest kittens she has ever met. He loves attention, and loves to cuddle. French Fry is great with kids, and he is very used to being around dogs and other cats.
Cottage Christmas fundraiser for Second Chance – Mason Animal Rescue
537 Westmoreland
$20 donation to become a Paw Pal and enjoy food , fun and fellowship plus some Christmas spirits!
Silent Auction items a freshwater cultured pearl necklace by Kay Knight, a hand dyed silk scarf from The Thing Is, a hand made ceramic bowl donated by Lynda Haupert and Jewelry by Toni Hurlbut.
Thursday, December 3rd – 5-8PM
Please help us help those who cannot help themselves.
The Mason Community Choir will present "A Noel Celebration" on Sunday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance.
This Christian worship program includes six biblical characters - Zechariah (Ron Birk), Mary (Sara Powell), Joseph (Mike Parrish), a Shepherd (Levi Hofmann), Simeon (Roger Jordan), and a Wise Man (Dave Benefield).
Due to The Thanksgiving Holiday occupying most of our Seniors with family and friends we will not Spotlight one today.
I saw a news story about a cat that is so incredibly fat he literally can't get up. He just lies around doing absolutely nothing. Hey, I know that guy and he lives here in Mason.
Starbucks' traditional red holiday cups started a controversy after some groups declared the design wasn't Christmassy enough....
This is the third recipe in the "quick and easy" batch that I'm sharing with you all for this 2015 Holiday season. This one's kind of rich, but I'll bet you there's at least someone in your family that will really like it!
Ingredients:
1 can apple pie filling
1 package of spice cake mix
3 eggs
2 teaspoons (or more, if you are a cinnamon lover!) ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
Glaze (recipe included)
Process:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
If you are GRUMPY, DEPRESSED and IRRITABLE, read this. Your mood is determined not only by what you think and feel, but by physiological things such as blood sugar, food sensitivities, liver function and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
FOODS greatly influence the brain. Poor diets, particularly those with too much sugar, caffeine and junk food are a common cause of depression and irritability.
PART-TIME LVN needed at the LBJ Nursing Home in Johnson City. Apply at the LBJ Nursing Home. Call Billye at 830-868-4093.
CLASS A CDL DRIVER WANTED: Hazmat and tanker endorsements a plus. Five years experience preferred. Medical insurance available. Asphalt experience a plus. EEO. 1-830-833-1402.
PROFESSIONAL ROOFING SALES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. Top rate Texas Company.
The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, November 24th for its weekly luncheon meeting. There were 27 members and 8 visitors in attendance. It was announced that former Mason Lions Club President and District Governor John Gammil and his family were involved in a traffic accident in Rockwall where they now reside.
You may recall a recent column I allegedly wrote, about parachuting beavers. In 1950 the Idaho Fish & Game Dept. relocated a bunch of beavers from where they were to where they weren't, and some of the beavers were relocated via parachute. A few readers have written to me asking if that was a true story.
Although it's not officially winter, I feel it's time to start wearing winter clothing. Texas weather is fickle, so Texans keep light clothing handy. I'm not saying in Texas you need Grizzly Adam outer wear, but a warm jacket is nice.
Now is the time to think back to July, August and etc.
Column #654 for Release Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, or Later
A picture's worth equaling a thousand words has long gone unchallenged. Of course, few of us have been threatened by depth-probing questions aimed to determine how deeply we believe in the accuracy of this comparison.
In the great scheme of things--maybe even schemes of modest proportions--it hasn't mattered.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was quiet. We had two sets of company, all family. We ate too much, talked too much, and had a great time.
Buster Terrell was our speaker at the Art United Methodist Church this week. We appreciate all the lay speakers that came to speak.
BRYAN, Texas – Capital Farm Credit's Board of Directors approved a $39.9 million cash retirement of allocated equities issued in 2009. Borrowers with loans in 2009 will receive their share of the cash payment in checks mailed this month.
Combined with the $72 million cash patronage paid in March of this year, we will have returned total cash distributions of more than $111.8 million to our members in 2015.
Great Food! Bingo with Prizes! Good Fellowship! The Mason Veterans Christmas Party will be held at 6:00pm on Thurs., Dec. 10th, at the American Legion Post Hall, 237 Post Hill St. (behind the Jail).
The Christmas Party is hosted this year by The American Legion Fort Mason Post 285. Veterans, military personnel home on leave, family members and supporters of America's military plus American Legion & VFW members are invited to attend.
LONE STAR STORAGE: Four sizes available NOW - as low as $45.00 per month. Call 347-6238 or 347-4226.
TRIPLE AAA STORAGE UNITS now available, 1429 East Hwy. 29. Call 347-5360.
BAXTER STORAGE UNITS for rent. 5x10, 10x10, 12x20. Please call 325-347-2811 or 325-347-7134.
MOVE IN SPECIAL. (2) One Bedroom. Come by 511 Merrill Street.
MASON COUNTY EMS is taking bids for an addition to the EMS Station located at 220 Moody Street. Contact Reggie Loeffler, 325-347-2734 for more information.
FOR ALL YOUR PROPANE AND GAS INSTALLATION NEEDS call Community Service & Supply, Inc. Reliable and trusted since 1963.
OLIVER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: Specialize in slabs, driveways, sidewalk, add-ons, porches, scoring. Call for FREE estimate. 830-798-4011 or 830-798-3983, please leave message.
AA MEETING EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY EVENING 7:00pm AT THE HISTORICAL BUILDING.
PASTURE OR GRAZING LEASE FOR LIVESTOCK WANTED. Any size property considered. Call Randy 325-347-2520.
FERTILIZER APPLICATION for wheat, oats and rye, N-TEXX-15-5-5 with microbes. Organic N-TEXX soil inoculant with humas increases germination/growth. $22/acre applied. Damon Berry, 254-793-2318 or 254-702-3797.
IS PRICKLY PEAR or MESQUITE A PROBLEM ON YOUR LAND? For individual plant spraying call Gary Bates, Certified Pesticide Applicator.
HARDWOOD FLOORS installed by a Certified Installer. Installation of all hardwood floors at reasonable price - Call 830-392-6013 or 830-385-2005. Installers are certified by Armstrong Flooring. References available upon request.
WELDER REPAIR: MIG, TIG, Bobcats & Plasma Cutters. Full Service. Miller & Hobart Authorized. Spring Tune-Ups. Call 325-347-6477.
SHREDDING, field mowing, plowing, garden preparation.
2.5 MILES EAST HWY 29. Friday December 4th, 8-3 and Saturday December 5th, 8-12. Coats, boots, desks, tools, clothes, furniture, jewelry, electronics, misc.
DECEMBER 5th & 6th, 8-5. Across from London VFD. Tools, DVD's, Household items and much more. Priced to Sell!
SATURDAY, December 5th, 8 a.m. 217 E. Rainey. Lots of children's clothign and toys.
Cottage Christmas fundraiser for Second Chance – Mason Animal Rescue
537 Westmoreland
$20 donation to become a Paw Pal and enjoy food , fun and fellowship plus some Christmas spirits!
Silent Auction items a freshwater cultured pearl necklace by Kay Knight, a hand dyed silk scarf from The Thing Is, a hand made ceramic bowl donated by Lynda Haupert and Jewelry by Toni Hurlbut.
Thursday, December 3rd – 5-8PM
Please help us help those who cannot help themselves.
The Odeon Theater is privileged to present the acclaimed New York soprano, Megan Pachecano, on December 19th. A Texas native, classically-trained Pachecano holds a Master of Music in Classical Voice from Manhattan School of Music after completing her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from The University of Texas at Austin.
Saturday, November 21, 47 boys harvested 36 whitetail does, 8 spikes, 23 basket bucks, and 4 hogs for a total of 71 animals. The boys from 6 children residential and foster homes along with their guides traveled to 19 area ranches to participate in the Operation Orphans, Inc. "Take a Child Hunting"
