February 22, 2017 Issue

Cooking with Friends completed their second cooking class on Thursday, February 16 by making hamburger patties and discussing the differences between grilling meat or putting it on the BBQ. Grilling provides a direct high heat and short cook time. The BBQ process is much different with indirect low heat and a long cook time.

CAT IN A BOX!! Meet NAXOS. He is a 1-1/2 year old male kitty who is looking for his forever home. Naxos is a very social and affectionate guy. He also likes to talk to you when you walk up to give him a little scratch. He loves to play but then usually finds his box to settle into for a little pre-lunch siesta.

The Mighty Mason Puncher Band will have a concert open to the public next Monday, February 27th, at 7 p.m. The High School Band will be the only band performing and they will play their music for the UIL Concert Contest. The pieces will be “Monterey March” by LaPlante, “Alpine Meadow” by Hodges, and “Fireball!” by Beck.

“Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do. Or do without.” That’s what they said during WWII. That’s the motto folks lived by. Things were scarce. Rationed. Expensive. Dear. Things like food. Fuel. Electricity. Paper products. Even toilet paper. Great-aunt Tootsie said they were limited to one single square each time. Yikes. Everything else, it seems, was equally precious. Glass. Plastic. Metal and steel. Cotton. Rubber. Amazing. So different from life today. Once upon a time, women darned so ...

We had an exciting weekend at our house. Granddaughter Amber celebrated her birthday. We added in the other three that had birthdays in the past few weeks and had a big celebration. Amber topped off her party with an ice cream cake. It was yummy. Tad Leifeste had a little mishap on Saturday.

Slumgullion Stew We haven’t had a lot of “stew” weather this winter but I have been hungry for beef stew. This is a recipe I picked up one of the times we went to Colorado One of our favorite places to stay is Lake City, Colorado. Jeep rides by day and sitting by the fire at night.

A Commotion at the Cemetery.... Sounds at the general store in the Thicket tend to be predictable. Most likely heard after weekday refills of coffee are consumed is the shuffle of dominoes. Four geezers usually are seated at the game table by 8:30 or 9:00. Menial chores--described as pressing upon arrival-- suddenly become trivial. As the game begins, they laugh about threats of bodily harm to be inflicted if any player is caught cheating.

“Thunder in February, Frost in April!” So, mark it on your calendar for a frost on April 19th. However, one just has to love Texas weather. Folks up north have to put up with snow and ice all winter long. Days and days of cold weather. Some don’t see dry normal weather for months.

The eagle has landed - hard Ever since Ben Franklin went out in a thunderstorm and flew a kite in 1752, thereby getting himself zapped by lightning, affordable energy has been an issue. Ben managed to ‘collect’ a ‘charge of electricity’ in a ‘Leyden jar,’ but every time he took it out to ‘show’ it to someone, his ‘stutter’ got ‘worse,’ and eventually his brain activity deteriorated to the point that he had to be put in charge of the House Committee for P ...

Just a reminder—don’t miss these two great events! We’ll be doing another collaborative community painting with all new items in it on Tuesday, February 28th. Everyone is welcome—you don’t have to have any experience or artistic talent to do this, and it’s fun! Vickie will be in the Stribling Room until 3:00 p.m.

The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, February 14th, for its weekly luncheon meeting. There were 30 members and 2 visitors in attendance. “Boss” Lion Jess Irwin announced these February birthdays: Lion Michael Murphy on the 15th, Lion Mark Lehmberg on the 17th, and Lion Mel McCallum on the 28th. “Boss” Jess recounted a valentine legend.

Walking in the Creek,,, Quality Entertainment! This weekend, after Daddy and I had made our grocery run, he asked if I wanted to rock hunt in the creek with him. I looked at the radar and worried that we might get caught in some rain; but, finally decided that we should take our chances and head on out to the granite bed of Katemcy Creek. This trip was a bit different than the ones I made as a child.

Mason Cowgirls vs. Louise Bi-District @ Converse Judson Tuesday, Feb. 14 Mason 22--16--16--5 = 59 Louise 4---5---3---1 = 13 Scorers--Dudney 2, Stockbridge 19, Tedder 14, Powell 6, Palacio 1, Magnus 15, Hanscheck 2. Rebounds--Dudney 1, Stockbridge 2, Tedder 2, Powell 12, Herrington 3, Palacio 1, Rodriguez 1, Guice 4, Magnus 19, Armstrong 3, Hanscheck 2, Baltierra 1. Assists--Stockbridge 1, Tedder 2, Powell 2, Herrington 1, Guice 2, Armstrong 3. Steals--Stockbridge 3, Guice 1, Magnus 1. Blocked S ...

For nearly 25 years Hill Country Memorial Hospice has served the Texas Hill Country as a community-based, non-profit organization certified in hospice and palliative care. When loved ones face a life-limiting illness, family members turn to HCM Hospice to provide expert care and support through nurses, chaplains, social workers and volunteers.

The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library is hosting two special events next week. On Tuesday, Houston artist Vickie McMillan will be in the Stribling Room to lead you in creating our community collaborative painting #2. It will be unique in depicting our history and culture. Vickie will be here until 3:00 p.m.

James Washington “J.W”. Haines, of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, at the age of 87. Mr. Haines is survived by his son Larry Haines and friend Laura Parson of Mason a daughter Laura Lea Williamson of Long Beach, California, a brother Addis Haines and wife Ruth of Bertram, sister-in-law Phyliss Haines of Balinger, the mother of his children Leah Blazak, three grandchildren: Jim Haines and wife Angela, Mariah Haines Jensen and husband “Rich” and Douglas Williamson, five grea ...

Kim Zombro, of Mason, passed away on Sunday, February 19, at the age of 51. Survivors include her husband Barry Zombro of Mason, a daughter Brittney Rausch and husband J.R. of Fredericksburg, sisters Cindy Phillips and husband Cass and Debbie Reed and husband Wayne all of Fredericksburg, an uncle David Gardner of Fredericksburg and two grandchildren Ashlyn and Trace Rausch. She was preceded in death by a brother John Hanson and her parents John H.

Wayne Carl Hofmann, Sr. went home to his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2017. As badly as we wanted him to stay with us, the Lord’s calling was greater and we know he is at peace and watching over us just as he always had. Wayne was born to Kurt and Benellen (Lehmberg) Hofmann on September 30, 1938.

Mason County 4H members did a great job showing their livestock at the 2017 San Angelo Stock Show. There were 21 4H members who entered 60 head to show. The top honor went to a Grand Champion goat exhibited by Aspen Martin. Below are the full results of the show. Market Lambs Aspen Martin 4th and 5th Place Avery Brooks 9th Place Ryli Ruffin 9th Place Goats Aspen Martin 1st Place and 1st Place, Heavy Division Champion and Grand Champion Dakota Martin 2nd Place a ...

Llano Captures Lead Early To Defeat Mason Cowgirls Varsity Mason Cowgirls Varsity lost the lead early and couldn’t come back in a 12-0 loss to Llano on Monday. A single by Ashlyn Gleghorn in the second inning was a positive for Mason Cowgirls Varsity. Kelcey Doss, Gleghorn, Alana Evans, and Brittany George each managed one hit to lead Mason Cowgirls Varsity. Wall Captures Lead Early To Defeat Mason Cowgirls Varsity Mason Cowgirls Varsity fell behind early and ...

Twenty-two students participated in this year’s VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) an UIL opportunity, held on February 11th in San Saba, Texas two weeks ago.Mason’s High School Art Teacher, Danika Smith took a bus of 22 students early Saturday morning for the competition. Each student had an 8-15 minute interview with a juror when they were asked questions about their art piece.

Mason Post 8554 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, through the National Headquarters, sponsors an essay contest each year for the 6th thru the 8th grade elementary, which is referred to as The Patriot’s Pen with the theme as “The America I Believe In”. We had 52 entries of which we selected three local winners which were Tate E.

Twenty-two students participated in this year’s VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) an UIL opportunity, held on February 11th in San Saba, Texas two weeks ago.Mason’s High School Art Teacher, Danika Smith took a bus of 22 students early Saturday morning for the competition. Each student had an 8-15 minute interview with a juror when they were asked questions about their art piece.

Llano Captures Lead Early To Defeat Mason Cowgirls Varsity Mason Cowgirls Varsity lost the lead early and couldn’t come back in a 12-0 loss to Llano on Monday. A single by Ashlyn Gleghorn in the second inning was a positive for Mason Cowgirls Varsity. Kelcey Doss, Gleghorn, Alana Evans, and Brittany George each managed one hit to lead Mason Cowgirls Varsity. Wall Captures Lead Early To Defeat Mason Cowgirls Varsity Mason Cowgirls Varsity fell behind early and ...

Mason County 4H members did a great job showing their livestock at the 2017 San Angelo Stock Show. There were 21 4H members who entered 60 head to show. The top honor went to a Grand Champion goat exhibited by Aspen Martin. Below are the full results of the show. Market Lambs Aspen Martin 4th and 5th Place Avery Brooks 9th Place Ryli Ruffin 9th Place Goats Aspen Martin 1st Place and 1st Place, Heavy Division Champion and Grand Champion Dakota Martin 2nd Place a ...

Mason Cowgirls vs. Louise Bi-District @ Converse Judson Tuesday, Feb. 14 Mason 22--16--16--5 = 59 Louise 4---5---3---1 = 13 Scorers--Dudney 2, Stockbridge 19, Tedder 14, Powell 6, Palacio 1, Magnus 15, Hanscheck 2. Rebounds--Dudney 1, Stockbridge 2, Tedder 2, Powell 12, Herrington 3, Palacio 1, Rodriguez 1, Guice 4, Magnus 19, Armstrong 3, Hanscheck 2, Baltierra 1. Assists--Stockbridge 1, Tedder 2, Powell 2, Herrington 1, Guice 2, Armstrong 3. Steals--Stockbridge 3, Guice 1, Magnus 1. Blocked S ...

The Mighty Mason Puncher Band will have a concert open to the public next Monday, February 27th, at 7 p.m. The High School Band will be the only band performing and they will play their music for the UIL Concert Contest. The pieces will be “Monterey March” by LaPlante, “Alpine Meadow” by Hodges, and “Fireball!” by Beck.

Mason Post 8554 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, through the National Headquarters, sponsors an essay contest each year for the 6th thru the 8th grade elementary, which is referred to as The Patriot’s Pen with the theme as “The America I Believe In”. We had 52 entries of which we selected three local winners which were Tate E.

The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library is hosting two special events next week. On Tuesday, Houston artist Vickie McMillan will be in the Stribling Room to lead you in creating our community collaborative painting #2. It will be unique in depicting our history and culture. Vickie will be here until 3:00 p.m.

CAT IN A BOX!! Meet NAXOS. He is a 1-1/2 year old male kitty who is looking for his forever home. Naxos is a very social and affectionate guy. He also likes to talk to you when you walk up to give him a little scratch. He loves to play but then usually finds his box to settle into for a little pre-lunch siesta.

Wayne Carl Hofmann, Sr. went home to his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2017. As badly as we wanted him to stay with us, the Lord’s calling was greater and we know he is at peace and watching over us just as he always had. Wayne was born to Kurt and Benellen (Lehmberg) Hofmann on September 30, 1938.

Kim Zombro, of Mason, passed away on Sunday, February 19, at the age of 51. Survivors include her husband Barry Zombro of Mason, a daughter Brittney Rausch and husband J.R. of Fredericksburg, sisters Cindy Phillips and husband Cass and Debbie Reed and husband Wayne all of Fredericksburg, an uncle David Gardner of Fredericksburg and two grandchildren Ashlyn and Trace Rausch. She was preceded in death by a brother John Hanson and her parents John H.

James Washington “J.W”. Haines, of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, at the age of 87. Mr. Haines is survived by his son Larry Haines and friend Laura Parson of Mason a daughter Laura Lea Williamson of Long Beach, California, a brother Addis Haines and wife Ruth of Bertram, sister-in-law Phyliss Haines of Balinger, the mother of his children Leah Blazak, three grandchildren: Jim Haines and wife Angela, Mariah Haines Jensen and husband “Rich” and Douglas Williamson, five grea ...

Walking in the Creek,,, Quality Entertainment! This weekend, after Daddy and I had made our grocery run, he asked if I wanted to rock hunt in the creek with him. I looked at the radar and worried that we might get caught in some rain; but, finally decided that we should take our chances and head on out to the granite bed of Katemcy Creek. This trip was a bit different than the ones I made as a child.

Just a reminder—don’t miss these two great events! We’ll be doing another collaborative community painting with all new items in it on Tuesday, February 28th. Everyone is welcome—you don’t have to have any experience or artistic talent to do this, and it’s fun! Vickie will be in the Stribling Room until 3:00 p.m.

The eagle has landed - hard Ever since Ben Franklin went out in a thunderstorm and flew a kite in 1752, thereby getting himself zapped by lightning, affordable energy has been an issue. Ben managed to ‘collect’ a ‘charge of electricity’ in a ‘Leyden jar,’ but every time he took it out to ‘show’ it to someone, his ‘stutter’ got ‘worse,’ and eventually his brain activity deteriorated to the point that he had to be put in charge of the House Committee for P ...

“Thunder in February, Frost in April!” So, mark it on your calendar for a frost on April 19th. However, one just has to love Texas weather. Folks up north have to put up with snow and ice all winter long. Days and days of cold weather. Some don’t see dry normal weather for months.

A Commotion at the Cemetery.... Sounds at the general store in the Thicket tend to be predictable. Most likely heard after weekday refills of coffee are consumed is the shuffle of dominoes. Four geezers usually are seated at the game table by 8:30 or 9:00. Menial chores--described as pressing upon arrival-- suddenly become trivial. As the game begins, they laugh about threats of bodily harm to be inflicted if any player is caught cheating.

Slumgullion Stew We haven’t had a lot of “stew” weather this winter but I have been hungry for beef stew. This is a recipe I picked up one of the times we went to Colorado One of our favorite places to stay is Lake City, Colorado. Jeep rides by day and sitting by the fire at night.

We had an exciting weekend at our house. Granddaughter Amber celebrated her birthday. We added in the other three that had birthdays in the past few weeks and had a big celebration. Amber topped off her party with an ice cream cake. It was yummy. Tad Leifeste had a little mishap on Saturday.

“Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do. Or do without.” That’s what they said during WWII. That’s the motto folks lived by. Things were scarce. Rationed. Expensive. Dear. Things like food. Fuel. Electricity. Paper products. Even toilet paper. Great-aunt Tootsie said they were limited to one single square each time. Yikes. Everything else, it seems, was equally precious. Glass. Plastic. Metal and steel. Cotton. Rubber. Amazing. So different from life today. Once upon a time, women darned so ...