The Mason Garden Club met Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Mason County Library Stribling Room.
Attending were 12 members and 3 visitors. Prior to the program was a salad luncheon. The program was “Raising Monarch Butterflies” by Dawn and Jeff Turner of Brownwood. Dawn Turner has raised Monarch butterflies for over 25 years in her kindergarden classrooms.
Come see our new foyer display! We’re featuring the jigsaw puzzles that our patrons have completed. Several months ago we put out our first puzzle, and since it was such a success, we’ve continued to keep one out. I love puzzles myself and have been known to come in a few minutes early or stay a few minutes late to try my hand.
Basic Accountability - How Things Function...
Running businesses require constant decisions. To make those decisions, there are many things that must be examined on a constant basis: productivity, efficiency, and perhaps most importantly, accountability.
In just our small business, we have to look at the changing technology and determine how many employees it takes to perform certain functions.
Want to be a leader in your community? Want to try your hand at photography, shooting sports, livestock projects, cooking, or consumer decision making? 4-H can open a world of experiences to the youth of Mason County.
The next meeting for the Mason County 4-H Club is Monday, May 23 at 6 PM at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 325 E.
SAMSON
2-3 Year Old Male Boxer Mix
SAMSON is a dog that truly loves life! He is a happy and energetic guy with a fun and goofy personality. Samson is very friendly and does great with other dogs. He has a lot of energy and would do best in an active home with a big backyard to run around in.
The Bridges of Mason County
A few weeks ago, representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation were at the Mason County Library to answer questions about upcoming road and bridge projects. The two folks manning the displays in the Stribling Room were helpful and had lots of great information to share.
The displays and handouts showed projects throughout the Austin District, of which Mason County is part.
Another fun and exciting regular season of baseball and softball is almost in the books. We will hold our closing ceremonies at the ballpark this Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 pm. Please come out and support our youth.
A special appreciation to all of our young baseball/softball players, parents, coaches and umpires for their commitment that enabled Mason to have another great season.
Summer Reading begins on Wednesday, June 1st. at the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library.
Students who were in grades K-5 during the 2015-2016 school year may participate. Pre-K children may participate if a parent reads with them. Read to Swim will run Mondays to Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 P.M. When a child has read for 30 minutes, he or she will be given a free swim pass or coupon for Dairy Queen ice cream, and his or her name will go into a drawing for Walmart gift cards.
Read with a ...
Take advantage of the Seamless Summer Program.
Nutritious meals are offered at no cost to all children aged 18 and under.
At the Cafeteria beginning on May 31 thru June 3, Tues thru Fri. and June 6 thru June 23, Monday thru Thursday, from 7:15 am to 8 am for Breakfast and 11:30 am to 12 noon for Lunch.
Mason County Republican Women (MCRW) honored the winners of our 2016 scholarships this last week at our regular May club meeting. This year’s recipients are Pete Rochat and Monaco Schmidt. Both Mason High School graduates submitted excellent essays, outstanding resumes and are soon to be college bound with very promising futures ahead of them.
Guitar virtuoso Rhett Butler will play at the Odeon theater in Mason Saturday June 11. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the surely to be “jaw dropping” performance begins at 7:00.
The young Texan’s technique is beyond belief. Rhett developed a trademark hammer-on style that allows him to play two guitars at once by fingering each of their fret boards, coaxing filigreed harmonies and shimmering melodies without needing to strum.
While Rhett is most well known for playing two guitars at once, don
Vera Kinsey
Vera Violet Kinsey, age 95, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Sterling City, Texas.
Graveside services for Ms. Kinsey will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Grit Cemetery in Grit, Texas. Family Visitation will be held an hour prior, from 1pm to 2pm.
Ms. Kinsey was born on Monday, August 16, 1920 to Mr.
David Otto Hoerster
David Otto Hoerster, of Mason and Fredericksburg, passed away on Saturday, May 21, at the age of 73.
David is survived by two sons Karl David Hoerster and wife Michelle, of Suffolk, Virginia and Chris Hoerster and wife Shannon of Austin. He is also survived by a sister Martha Jane Vacek and husband Bob of Mason and a brother Charles Franklin Hoerster and wife Mona of Mason along with four grandchildren: Jackson Hoerster, Joshua Hoerster, Jake Hoerster and Za ...
On the 30th of May at 11:00 a.m., the veterans will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the veterans memorial on the courthouse lawn.
Also this week, the veterans and their assistants will be putting flags on the graves of veterans around the county.
All questions about the Mason VFW Post 8554 may be directed to Lawrence Spell, Post Commander, at 325 429 6224.
Are you losing valuable real estate to stream bank erosion? Now you can learn what to do about it.
Noted stream restoration specialist, Bruce Cole, will present a Stream Bank Restoration Workshop at the Llano River Field Station at Texas Tech – Junction on Friday, June 3rd. The event is free and open to the public.
The workshop will help landowners identify the causes of stream bank erosion and provide suggestions on how to remedy and reduce its impact.
The parents of the graduating class of 2016 are hosting a celebration at the Peanut Mill directly following graduation on Friday, May 27th.
Come join the fun as we honor our 2016 graduates. There will be a DJ, food, games, dancing and loads of fun!
Everyone is welcome!
Contact Mona Lois Schmidt for more information at 972-921-8249.
Mason County 4-H attended the Callahan Fun Shoot on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Three members of the 4-H Shooting Sports entered the competition and all three came home with ribbons. The results are as follows:
Marshall Marquart was 1st 4-position BB
Millie Marquart was 2nd 4-position BB, 2nd Smallbore Rifle Silhouette, 4th Light Rifle, 5th Air Rifle Silhouette
Colby Brown was 2nd Air Pistol Target, 2nd Air Pistol Silhouette, 2nd Air Rifle Silhouette
Congratulations to these Mason County 4-H Club m ...
Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and the Wesley Nurse invite you to take part in a free diabetic education program which includes a series of cooking workshops. If you have diabetes, are predisposed to diabetes, take care of someone with diabetes, or are just interested in knowing about diabetes, please join us this summer!
Sheree Hardin, Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent and Ann Scarth, RN, Wesley Nurse with Methodist Healthcare Ministr ...
The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, May 17th for it’s weekly luncheon meeting. There were 35 members and 3 visitors in attendance.
“Boss” Lion Joel Kuykendall reminded everyone of the state convention in Midland, May 19th through the 21st. Joel also announced that the club highway signs have arrived. 5K/10K event chairman Marty Bentson asked for volunteers to head the various committee positions for the event to be held Saturday, September 25th.
Lion Larry Spell was responsible for the prog ...
We’re gearing up for Summer Reading, which begins on June 1 at 1:00 P.M., and I’m really excited about our special programs. On Thursday, June 9th, John R. Erickson, author of the Hank the Cowdog series, will entertain us! The program begins at 6:00 P.M. and is suitable for adults as well as children, so all you fans, mark your calendars!!
Death by do-gooder
Some of you may recall that, about a year ago, my son, Leret, and I made a trip up north to visit Yellowstone National Park And Stupid People Destination. They had to change the name due to national Truth in Advertising laws. The new name narrowly edged out runner-up: Yellowstone National ‘That Road Is Closed’ Park.
This seems to be a busy time of the year, especially for those who have kids in school. This brings to mind the old saying, “That’s why God gave children to the young,” because in some cases, some older folks aren’t as tolerant! These are more likely Grumpy Old Men, rather than Grumpy Old Women.
I often see a mother with three or more children that are all moving in different directions and think, I used to do that!
Angels Among Us...
I clearly remember Christmas Day in 1967, when Paul Crume--in his popular daily column featured for three decades in the Dallas Morning News--professed his belief in angels. Oh, he acknowledged demons, too, but this day he wrote of angels.
It was a heart-warmer, and his column was applauded so widely by Christians, the newspaper has run it each Christmas Day since.
Chilies Rellenos Casserole
This is a great recipe when you have company coming. You can make this ahead time. I think you could even freeze it. Its one my favorite recipes my sister makes. Serve it with a side salad (I like to serve it with a guacamole salad) and some tortillas and you’ll have a complete meal.
1 lb.
This has been another great week at Art, Texas, USA. The leaves are almost under control at my house. Our kids and grandkids spent Sunday with us. We had to use the wipers on the way to church this morning. Life is good.
The Ministerial Alliance will hold a Fifth Sunday Service at First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 29th, at 6 pm.
The past week has been wonderful in regard to rain and happy gardens! Along with the green vegetation that flourishes after a series of rainstorms, there is usually a runoff of the “spare” water. Sometimes, when enough water comes down over a short time, the runoff hits the river and causes the river to rise.
Showstopper!
At the Odeon Theater.
On the west side of the square.
Come one.
Come all.
No purchase required.
Just drive by and look.
You can’t miss it.
She’s all gussied up.
Nuevos colores.
Muy bonita.
Architectural eye candy.
Thanks to RPM Painting Plus.
(Aka Rollie Morgan.)
Sure does liven things up.
That, and Lea Lou Co-Op on the opposite side of the square.
Nothing like a new paint job.
New business.
New energy.
And all around town too.
Houses being remodeled.
Restored.
Redone.
Repainte ...
The Mason Garden Club will hold a dedication ceremony for the Blue Star Memorial Marker that the club is installing at Fort Mason located at 204 West Spruce Street on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. The public is invited.
The Blue Star Memorial Marker project, started in 1945 by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
A family reunion for the John Ulrich Anderegg and Fritze families will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at St. James Luther Church, 23932 West U.S. Highway 290 in Harper.
Registration of families begins at 10:00 a.m. The covered dish meal is at 11:30 a.m. Business meeting is at 1:00 p.m.
Travel to Anderegg Family Cemetery, off Salt Branch Loop in northwest Gillespie County will be at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Memorial Day was born out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No.
The Mason tennis program continued its historical sweep of state playoffs last week when they traveled to College Station for the finals playoffs. Coach Paul Smith has been in Austin with his wife, Michele, while they help with the recuperation of their daughter, Ellie, and was unable to provide a full detail of all the state play; but, that article, and the individual photos of the winners, will be in next week’s issue.
Another fun and exciting regular season of baseball and softball is almost in the books. We will hold our closing ceremonies at the ballpark this Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 pm. Please come out and support our youth.
A special appreciation to all of our young baseball/softball players, parents, coaches and umpires for their commitment that enabled Mason to have another great season.
With the threat of bad weather, Mason Jr High golfers competed well in the second Mason Jr High Open. Because of STAAR testing last week, no schools wanted to host a tournament, so we did. Brady, Ingram and Brownwood joined us on Friday for a second go round.
The Purple Puncher’s placed Second with Kyle Montoya finishing with 3rd place honors and Aaron Reardon placing 4th.
Aeron Dayton, Sutton Graves and Zane Shoemaker made up the other part of the fighting Punchers.
The White Puncher team pl ...
The Jr. High Punchers and Cowgirls traveled to Kingsland last Monday and competed in an upper classification golf tournament. The golf tournament was hosted by Burnet Jr High School. Schools that were represented ranked from 2A to 5A. The Punchers and Cowgirls represented our school well.
The Purple Punchers placed 5th and the White Punchers placed 13th.
Summer Reading begins on Wednesday, June 1st. at the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library.
Students who were in grades K-5 during the 2015-2016 school year may participate. Pre-K children may participate if a parent reads with them. Read to Swim will run Mondays to Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 P.M. When a child has read for 30 minutes, he or she will be given a free swim pass or coupon for Dairy Queen ice cream, and his or her name will go into a drawing for Walmart gift cards.
Read with a ...
The Mason Garden Club will hold a dedication ceremony for the Blue Star Memorial Marker that the club is installing at Fort Mason located at 204 West Spruce Street on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. The public is invited.
The Blue Star Memorial Marker project, started in 1945 by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
A free health and wellness program offered by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries and the Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences invite you to take part in U.S. Diabetes Conversation Maps, a free diabetic education program. If you have diabetes, are predisposed to diabetes, take care of someone with diabetes, or are just interested in knowing about diabetes, please join us this summer!
Everyone’s invited to attend a Celebration of Life in memory of Michael “Mike” P. Shanley hosted by Gail Coldiron, the extended Coldiron Clan and the American Legion Fort Mason Post 285 & Ladies Auxiliary.
This Celebration will take place at the American Legion Post Hall, 237 Post Hill St., on Wed., May 25th, from 4 to 7 pm.
The Mason Puncher Club met on April 11 at Mason High School and elected the following slate of new officers: Reese Kerr, President – Curtis Dudney, Vice President – Kim Thompson, Secretary – David Culver, Treasurer. The new group promises to carry on with the task of supporting Mason Puncher Sports at a high level, while adding new initiatives and programs to provide more value to membership.
MASON, TX – Watson Auto Parts, located at 1111 Fort McKavitt St./Highway 87 North, is now partnered with Parts City Auto Parts, a brand of Ozark Automotive Distributors developed specifically for supplying parts and business support to independently-owned auto parts businesses. Currently, Ozark Automotive services over 4,500 O’Reilly Auto Parts stores and independent Parts City Auto Parts locations from coast-to-coast.
Watson Auto Parts will continue to be locally owned and operated by Don ...
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service Mason County is accepting applications to the Youth Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (YALL) program. 4-H members that have a
strong interest in production agriculture and are outgoing high school freshman through outgoing seniors or ages 15-18 as of September 1, 2016, should apply. The program is limited to 30 students.
Want to be a leader in your community? Want to try your hand at photography, shooting sports, livestock projects, cooking, or consumer decision making? 4-H can open a world of experiences to the youth of Mason County.
The next meeting for the Mason County 4-H Club is Monday, May 23 at 6 PM at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 325 E.
SAMSON
2-3 Year Old Male Boxer Mix
SAMSON is a dog that truly loves life! He is a happy and energetic guy with a fun and goofy personality. Samson is very friendly and does great with other dogs. He has a lot of energy and would do best in an active home with a big backyard to run around in.
Another fun and exciting regular season of baseball and softball is almost in the books. We will hold our closing ceremonies at the ballpark this Thursday, 5/26 at 6:30 pm. Please come out and support our youth.
A special appreciation to all of our young baseball/softball players, parents, coaches and umpires for their commitment that enabled Mason to have another great season.
Mason Young Life is having its 5th Annual Car Wash to help send kids to camp. The car wash will be on Saturday May 28th, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., on the south side of the square. Please bring your cars, trucks, or even your dog and we’ll give them a good cleaning.
The car wash is by donation only to help send over 30 Mason high school students to Windy Gap, a Young Life camp near Weaverville, NC, from June 18th to 25th.
The past week has been wonderful in regard to rain and happy gardens! Along with the green vegetation that flourishes after a series of rainstorms, there is usually a runoff of the “spare” water. Sometimes, when enough water comes down over a short time, the runoff hits the river and causes the river to rise.
Take advantage of the Seamless Summer Program.
Nutritious meals are offered at no cost to all children aged 18 and under.
At the Cafeteria beginning on May 31 thru June 3, Tues thru Fri. and June 6 thru June 23, Monday thru Thursday, from 7:15 am to 8 am for Breakfast and 11:30 am to 12 noon for Lunch.
Mason County Republican Women (MCRW) honored the winners of our 2016 scholarships this last week at our regular May club meeting. This year’s recipients are Pete Rochat and Monaco Schmidt. Both Mason High School graduates submitted excellent essays, outstanding resumes and are soon to be college bound with very promising futures ahead of them.
Guitar virtuoso Rhett Butler will play at the Odeon theater in Mason Saturday June 11. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the surely to be “jaw dropping” performance begins at 7:00.
The young Texan’s technique is beyond belief. Rhett developed a trademark hammer-on style that allows him to play two guitars at once by fingering each of their fret boards, coaxing filigreed harmonies and shimmering melodies without needing to strum.
While Rhett is most well known for playing two guitars at once, don
On the 30th of May at 11:00 a.m., the veterans will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at the veterans memorial on the courthouse lawn.
Also this week, the veterans and their assistants will be putting flags on the graves of veterans around the county.
All questions about the Mason VFW Post 8554 may be directed to Lawrence Spell, Post Commander, at 325 429 6224.
Are you losing valuable real estate to stream bank erosion? Now you can learn what to do about it.
Noted stream restoration specialist, Bruce Cole, will present a Stream Bank Restoration Workshop at the Llano River Field Station at Texas Tech – Junction on Friday, June 3rd. The event is free and open to the public.
The workshop will help landowners identify the causes of stream bank erosion and provide suggestions on how to remedy and reduce its impact.
Mason County Habitat for Humanity has scheduled an informational program for prospective home applicants for its 2017 home build.
An overview of the application process, financial requirements, and new home ownership responsibilities will be discussed. The program will be held in the upstairs Community Room at Mason Bank on Wednesday, May 25th, at 6:30 PM.
All interested persons are invited to attend.
The parents of the graduating class of 2016 are hosting a celebration at the Peanut Mill directly following graduation on Friday, May 27th.
Come join the fun as we honor our 2016 graduates. There will be a DJ, food, games, dancing and loads of fun!
Everyone is welcome!
Contact Mona Lois Schmidt for more information at 972-921-8249.
The Mason Garden Club met Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Mason County Library Stribling Room.
Attending were 12 members and 3 visitors. Prior to the program was a salad luncheon. The program was “Raising Monarch Butterflies” by Dawn and Jeff Turner of Brownwood. Dawn Turner has raised Monarch butterflies for over 25 years in her kindergarden classrooms.
Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and the Wesley Nurse invite you to take part in a free diabetic education program which includes a series of cooking workshops. If you have diabetes, are predisposed to diabetes, take care of someone with diabetes, or are just interested in knowing about diabetes, please join us this summer!
Sheree Hardin, Texas A&M AgriLife County Extension Agent and Ann Scarth, RN, Wesley Nurse with Methodist Healthcare Ministr ...
This has been another great week at Art, Texas, USA. The leaves are almost under control at my house. Our kids and grandkids spent Sunday with us. We had to use the wipers on the way to church this morning. Life is good.
The Ministerial Alliance will hold a Fifth Sunday Service at First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 29th, at 6 pm.
David Otto Hoerster
David Otto Hoerster, of Mason and Fredericksburg, passed away on Saturday, May 21, at the age of 73.
David is survived by two sons Karl David Hoerster and wife Michelle, of Suffolk, Virginia and Chris Hoerster and wife Shannon of Austin. He is also survived by a sister Martha Jane Vacek and husband Bob of Mason and a brother Charles Franklin Hoerster and wife Mona of Mason along with four grandchildren: Jackson Hoerster, Joshua Hoerster, Jake Hoerster and Za ...
Vera Kinsey
Vera Violet Kinsey, age 95, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 in Sterling City, Texas.
Graveside services for Ms. Kinsey will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Grit Cemetery in Grit, Texas. Family Visitation will be held an hour prior, from 1pm to 2pm.
Ms. Kinsey was born on Monday, August 16, 1920 to Mr.
Wilda Fay Jennings
Wilda Fay Ellison Jennings, at the age of 97, passed from this life into Eternity with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 13, 2016, in Llano, Texas.
Wilda Fay was born on August 20, 1918, at the home of her parents in Fredonia, Mason County, Texas. She was the first-born of two daughters to W.C.
Flora Marie Probst Haines
Our beloved mother, Flora Marie (Probst) Haines, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
She was born September 24, 1927, to Adolph Julius Probst and Bertha Pauline (Gross) Probst at Roosevelt, Texas, in Kimble County. At age three the family moved to the Long Mountain Community.
Everyone’s invited to attend a Celebration of Life in memory of Michael “Mike” P. Shanley hosted by Gail Coldiron, the extended Coldiron Clan and the American Legion Fort Mason Post 285 & Ladies Auxiliary.
This Celebration will take place at the American Legion Post Hall, 237 Post Hill St., on Wed., May 25th, from 4 to 7 pm.
A Real Gem
Dear Citizens,
I would like to express my appreciation for those whose efforts make our municipal government function. As a small town it takes dedicated management to have the city services we do on such a tight budget.
As a contractor I once worked with a community that disbanded all employees in favor of citizen volunteers in order to save tax money.
Come see our new foyer display! We’re featuring the jigsaw puzzles that our patrons have completed. Several months ago we put out our first puzzle, and since it was such a success, we’ve continued to keep one out. I love puzzles myself and have been known to come in a few minutes early or stay a few minutes late to try my hand.
Floriduh Man
Long-time readers of this column may recall a story I wrote a while back about Florida Man. It seems the Sunshine State attracts people who are, in technical terms, the biggest gooberheads on the planet. Or maybe something in the water down there kills brain cells, or something. Whatever, the people in Florida, especially the guys, are always pulling the most boneheaded stunts you ever heard of.
Someone began to notice this trend a few years ago, and set up a Twitt ...
“We grow, too soon old and, too late smart!” Boy, doesn’t this fit the bill?! You would think one would learn by their mistakes. However, I for one, doesn’t heed my own advice. I’ll get into an argument knowing well that I’ll never win. Especially, when arguing with someone who’s one taco short of a full Mexican plate.
Hometown Boy Made Good...
O’Donnell, TX, where the late Dan Blocker spent most of his “growing up years,” proudly claims him as the “crown jewel” in the local museum.
Folks who want to see memorabilia of the television immortal--“Hoss” Cartwright on the long-running American TV show, Bonanza--can pretty well visit on their terms.
Summer Mac Salad
This is a really easy macaroni salad and very versatile. I have served it with brisket, fish, burgers, steaks and even sandwiches. This salad will be one of your new favorites.
7 ounces box elbow macaroni, cooked
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sweet relish
1 ½ cup miracle whip
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon mustard
Salt to taste
Combine everything just as listed.
This was another good week. We had a little rain, some had more than others. All rain is appreciated.
Our son Scott, his wife Crystal, and daughter Megan came over to take my husband John fishing. John loves to go fishing and was very excited. I am not a fishing person.
Mow mow mow your grass
Quickly as you can.
Cuz rain will come and then you’ll have
To do it all again.
All over town it’s mow mow mow.
Out in the country it’s shred shred shred.
Or doze doze doze.
Rain rain rain.
Doin’ all the good.
Early May morning.
Up comes the sun.
Round and red as a giant gaillardia.
Overseeing the land.
Wildflowers.
Filling the fields.
Indian Blankets blanketing the pastures.
Intermingled among the blooming prickly pear.
Along with White Prickly Poppy.
Western Pri ...
Law Enforcement
“KISS” Principal and our Law Enforcement
Citizens of Mason County (which includes City). A simple solution to this “frap” over duplication of Law Enforcement is that the County raise the tax base for everyone to cover their requirements.
Forget the City’s violation of Federal law by misappropriating public funds designated for specific services and giving $386,000 a year to the County the distribution of which they cannot account for because it goes into the County’s ...
Bathrooms
Gerry:
The recent directive from the federal government requiring the states to allow sexually confused persons to use the bathroom of their choice puts me in mind of the scripture in the 5th chapter of the book of Isaiah that warns us of woe to those who call evil good and good evil.
Showstopper!
At the Odeon Theater.
On the west side of the square.
Come one.
Come all.
No purchase required.
Just drive by and look.
You can’t miss it.
She’s all gussied up.
Nuevos colores.
Muy bonita.
Architectural eye candy.
Thanks to RPM Painting Plus.
(Aka Rollie Morgan.)
Sure does liven things up.
That, and Lea Lou Co-Op on the opposite side of the square.
Nothing like a new paint job.
New business.
New energy.
And all around town too.
Houses being remodeled.
Restored.
Redone.
Repainte ...
Have I bitten off more than I can chew making this statement?
Not really. It’s easy to make a really good hamburger once you know how to do it. Come join us for a hands-on cooking class at the Mason County Library and you’ll leave knowing all the techniques and ingredients to successfully make that Best Hamburger.
Basic Accountability - How Things Function...
Running businesses require constant decisions. To make those decisions, there are many things that must be examined on a constant basis: productivity, efficiency, and perhaps most importantly, accountability.
In just our small business, we have to look at the changing technology and determine how many employees it takes to perform certain functions.
The Bridges of Mason County
A few weeks ago, representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation were at the Mason County Library to answer questions about upcoming road and bridge projects. The two folks manning the displays in the Stribling Room were helpful and had lots of great information to share.
The displays and handouts showed projects throughout the Austin District, of which Mason County is part.
We’re gearing up for Summer Reading, which begins on June 1 at 1:00 P.M., and I’m really excited about our special programs. On Thursday, June 9th, John R. Erickson, author of the Hank the Cowdog series, will entertain us! The program begins at 6:00 P.M. and is suitable for adults as well as children, so all you fans, mark your calendars!!
Death by do-gooder
Some of you may recall that, about a year ago, my son, Leret, and I made a trip up north to visit Yellowstone National Park And Stupid People Destination. They had to change the name due to national Truth in Advertising laws. The new name narrowly edged out runner-up: Yellowstone National ‘That Road Is Closed’ Park.
This seems to be a busy time of the year, especially for those who have kids in school. This brings to mind the old saying, “That’s why God gave children to the young,” because in some cases, some older folks aren’t as tolerant! These are more likely Grumpy Old Men, rather than Grumpy Old Women.
I often see a mother with three or more children that are all moving in different directions and think, I used to do that!
Angels Among Us...
I clearly remember Christmas Day in 1967, when Paul Crume--in his popular daily column featured for three decades in the Dallas Morning News--professed his belief in angels. Oh, he acknowledged demons, too, but this day he wrote of angels.
It was a heart-warmer, and his column was applauded so widely by Christians, the newspaper has run it each Christmas Day since.
Chilies Rellenos Casserole
This is a great recipe when you have company coming. You can make this ahead time. I think you could even freeze it. Its one my favorite recipes my sister makes. Serve it with a side salad (I like to serve it with a guacamole salad) and some tortillas and you’ll have a complete meal.
1 lb.
This has been another great week at Art, Texas, USA. The leaves are almost under control at my house. Our kids and grandkids spent Sunday with us. We had to use the wipers on the way to church this morning. Life is good.
The Ministerial Alliance will hold a Fifth Sunday Service at First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 29th, at 6 pm.
