04-01-17@0141 Deputy Hebert responded to Suspicious Activity at the Pontotoc Cemetary.
04-01-17@0331 Mason EMS responded to a Medical Alarm on Creek St. Patient refused transport.
04-01-17@0958 Mason EMS responded to a request for a Lift Assist on Lee St.
04-01-17@1042 Deputy Stafford handled a walk in complaint for theft.
04-01-17@1230 Deputy Stafford handled a walk in complaint about Threats.
04-01-17@1404 Deputy Stafford provided a Funeral Escort
04-01-17@1419 Mason EMS responded to Rainey S ...
This year, the Hill Country CattleWomen chose to donate $1000 in beef as their Beef for Father’s Day Project. As CattleWomen we have a strong ranching heritage instilled in us and handed down through the generations by our hard working Fathers. In honor of our Fathers, the Hill Country CattleWomen decided to donate beef to the Hill Country Youth Ranch in Ingram.
The Hill Country Youth Ranch is a non-profit charitable corporation established in 1977.
The public is invited to attend the May meeting of Texas Master Naturalist-Hill Country Chapter to hear a presentation focused on damselflies and dragonflies, master predators both as aquatic larvae and air-borne adults. Join Interpreter and Naturalist Craig Hensley from Guadalupe River State Park for a presentation about these fascinating, diverse and important critters.
Award winning singer-songwriter Terri Hendrix will return to the Odeon theater in Mason with Lloyd Maines Saturday, June 17. Showtime is 7:00 pm and admission is $20 per person. Tickets are on sale at www.theodeontheater.com or call 325 347 6781 for reservations and information.
To hear Terri Hendrix is to know why Acoustic Guitar Magazine says she is one of Texas’ 20 “essential” singer-songwriters.
The bands at Mason ISD will be performing their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 11th, starting at 7 p.m. in the High School Gym. 5th grade band, 6th grade band, JH band & HS band will all be performing.
When: May 16, 2017
Where: Sandstone Bed & Breakfast, 508 E. Sandstone, Llano, TX
Speaker: Charles Wendt
Charles owned and operated “Nailhead Spur Company” for 16 years before selling it to his son in 2011. His passion has always been the designing and making of high-quality spurs for ranchers and cowboys. After the sale, he moved his spur and buckle making and his schools back to his home shop in Llano.
Mason’s own Clint Lane recently participated in the 2017 World English Sporting Clays Championship held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX. Clint experienced gun malfunctions all week long, but was able to achieve 3rd in the .410 bore in his class and 8th in the 20 gauge disciplines.
Because of numerous malfunctions, Lane didn’t fare very well in the Main (12 gauge).
The World English Sporting Clays Championship had 1665 participants representing 19 countries.
Clint Lane is ...
Emerald.
Esperanza.
English or Spanish, May is here.
Mayo e aqui.
Green as an emerald.
Thanks to the mighty rain.
It paints the entire county.
And in every shade of green at that.
The official May flower is blooming too.
Lily of the Valley.
Lilies DeValle.
As are a plethora of others.
May is not just full of promise.
It IS the promise.
Of new life.
And rebirth.
The joyful Gaillardia.
And perky Spiderwort.
The hawk.
The doves.
Mourning.
White-winged.
And Inca.
The glimpse of a Summer Tanager.
Or ...
What does twelve years, the Eckert James River Bat Cave and Vicki Ritter have in common? This season marks my, Vicki Ritter, twelfth season as steward for the Eckert James River Bat Cave.
I have watched eleven generations of bats be born and anticipate the twelfth this season. Have things changed in those years?
May is here but it feels like July. The leaf raking party continues. It is going slower now. It gets too hot to do much in the afternoon. Hopefully this is the last week. I couldn’t have done this without grandson, John. He is getting to be a pro at loading leaves, and he loves to gather them with the leaf rake.
Class Meetings continue on Tuesday evenings at the Art United Methodist Church Parsonage at 6:00 for soup and 6:30 for the meeting.
Mother’s Day is Sunday.
For the past couple of months I have written about the City elections this spring, and this past Saturday was Election Day. In the two districts that were voting there were 206 votes, and I am pleased to say that Bonnie Beam will continue to represent District 2 and we will have a new commissioner in District 4, Vickie Enrique.
Uncle Mort and Horse Sense...
Horse sense--my 104-year-old Uncle Mort maintains--is much more than stable thinking. As a charter member of the “spit and whittle club” at the general store in the thicket, they weigh the world’s weightiest problems, often with wild abandon.
If only two geezers show up, arguments are common, but not much is settled.
Some will, some won’t, I might! However, I’ve gotten really good at the “Don’t want ‘a!” If it doesn’t need doing right now, it doesn’t get done. Oh, eventually it will get done, but on my time table and not someone else’s! As long as we’ve got clean clothes and underwear, then it’s just fine with me.
I used to not be like this.
Rent to Adopt
My U.S. Marshall friend recently posted a question on Facebook, asking what the best western movie ever made was. A few people had offered replies by the time I saw the post, and all of them were wrong. The answer, of course, is Lonesome Dove. Some claimed Tombstone, which is a great western movie, and the closest second to Lonesome Dove there is.
Last week was Children’s Book Week, the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading.
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. To celebrate, we’ve added new easy books and new non-fiction easy books to our children’s collection. We hope you’ll read with your children and bring them in so that they can choose their own books sometimes.
The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, May 2nd, for it’s weekly luncheon meeting. There were 32 members and 1 visitor in attendance.
“Boss” Lion Jess Irwin was in charge of the meeting and announced that we have 2 birthdays this month: Kirby Groves and Elliott Courtwright. We sang happy birthday to them.
Petrolia Captures Lead Early To Defeat Mason Cowgirls Varsity
Mason Cowgirls Varsity fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 4-0 loss to Petrolia on Friday. Petrolia took the lead on a single in the first inning.
A single by Vanessa Rodriguez in the third inning was a positive for Mason Cowgirls Varsity.
Jesse Armstrong gave up only 3 hits and had 10 strikeouts.
Mason Cowgirls Varsity Pitches Well, But Can’t Find Enough Runs In Loss To Petrolia
Both teams were strong ...
04-01-17@0141 Deputy Hebert responded to Suspicious Activity at the Pontotoc Cemetary.
04-01-17@0331 Mason EMS responded to a Medical Alarm on Creek St. Patient refused transport.
04-01-17@0958 Mason EMS responded to a request for a Lift Assist on Lee St.
04-01-17@1042 Deputy Stafford handled a walk in complaint for theft.
04-01-17@1230 Deputy Stafford handled a walk in complaint about Threats.
04-01-17@1404 Deputy Stafford provided a Funeral Escort
04-01-17@1419 Mason EMS responded to Rainey S ...
Fredericksburg, Texas is excited to announce the 2017 Crawfish Festival. The Crawfish Festival, a celebration of all things Cajun, is a three day festival held on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 – 28, 2017. Located in the beautiful Marktplatz (100 block of W. Main) in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, the Crawfish Festival is a unique showcase of food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, inflatables, bungee, hamster balls, music, and CRAWFISH!
Headliners for 2017 include Little Texas (Friday nigh ...
Mason Independent School District had two At Large positions expiring this year. Elected to the Board were Katherine Martin with 365 votes and Jim Bob Smith receiving 491 votes -- the most among the four candidates running. The other candidates in the race were incumbent Chad Lemke with 245 votes and Willie Alba with 57 votes.
In the Mason City Commission election, Vicki Enrigue received 72 votes, defeating incumbent William Beatty who received 52 votes.
The Mason FFA Chapter Banquet will be held Friday, May 12th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mason School Cafeteria. The event will begin with a fajita supper provided by the FFA Chapter. The banquet will begin promptly at 5:30 pm and conclude around 7:00 pm
Each year, Mason’s FFA officers’ conduct this program to thank their supporters and recognize the accomplishments of chapter members for the 2016-2017 school year.
The regular meeting of the Mason Garden Club will be held onTuesday, May 16, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the MasonCounty M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library.
Vicki Ritter with the Eckert Bat Cave will give a program on “Bats.” Vicki has worked many years at the bat cave and has many wonderful stories about these fascinating creatures.
Mason County Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Benefit will be held this Saturday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The weather forecast for the day of the benefit is looking great (for a change) and the Habitat board is looking forward to hosting the event in a beautiful creek-side pecan grove on the McHale Ranch located just a few miles northwest of the Mason Square.
During the first part of the evening patrons will be able to sample a variety of wines from thirteen wineries and, for the first time, th ...
The Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center will host two more “Be Well with Diabetes” seminars in May for individuals with diabetes.
“If you have diabetes, educating yourself through these seminars is vital to your health,” said Kim Thornton, a certified diabetes educator.
Thornton also emphasized that Medicare health insurance covers the cost of the Be Well with Diabetes seminars if attendees have been diagnosed with diabetes and have received an order from their physician for the semin ...
The Hilda Community Club will meet on Friday, May 19, at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at Hilda United Methodist Church. The hosts, Patrick and Marnee Loftin, will provide desserts and drinks and members are requested to provide a covered dish to share.
Club members and other interested members of the Hilda community are encouraged to attend to discuss future plans for the club.
For information, contact Patrick Loftin at [email protected].
Patrick & Marnee Loftin
512-528-5813
1/3rd of collection on display at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library - Terre and Jerry Wade S&P Collection
Collecting S&P Shakers for Mary Lee Polsgrove (Terre’s grandmother) was a lovely adventure. Most of her collection were gifts. As various family members traveled to different spots, they would certainly shop for Mary Lee a new set of S&P Shakers from that destination.
Looking at the collection of shakers collected over a lifetime is so much like l ...
This year’s Llano County Beef & Range Field Day is set for Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, 2200 Ranch Road 152, about 1.7 miles west of Llano. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and there is no charge to the participant.
The Llano Country Opry will host 90’s Country Superstar Doug Supernaw on Saturday, May 13, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. The show will begin at 7:30 PM and admission is $15.00 per person. Tickets are now on sale at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling the Llano Chamber at (325) 247-5354.
An A&R executive for RCA Records discovered Doug Supernaw, and signed him to the label’s BNA Records division in 1993.
Tammy Michelle Hobbs, 43, of Junction, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in a local hospital.
Tammy was born on April 17, 1974, to Thomas and Wanda (Murr) Hobbs in Kerrville.
Tammy is survived by her loving fiance, Donald Snell of London, TX; father, Thomas O. Hobbs and wife, Rhonda of Junction and brother, Arthur Lee Wallace also of Junction; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by mother, Wanda Kay Murr Hobbs.
A memorial graveside service was ...
In the first game of the Bi-District Playoff series vs. Sabinal, the Mason Punchers jumped out past Sabinal 14-4. The Punchers scored eight runs in the second inning.
Mason Punchers’s big inning was driven by a single by Otto Wofford, a single by Riley Pape, a single by Haddon Hudson, and a single by Fernando Torres.
Twenty-one players and alternates travelled to College Station last Thursday and Friday to compete at the UIL State Tennis Championships. Mason was represented in all five divisions and captured gold medals in four and brought home medals in all five.
Mason captured gold in every division except the ever tough boy’s singles.
Mason began tournament play on June 2nd and 3rd in Burnet. Mason’s first round game was against Burnet who ended as tournament champions. Burnet jumped out to an early lead and the Punchers were not able to recover. Returning Saturday Mason showed up determined. They beat Hamilton (25-2), Brady (16-4) and Llano (10-8) for a rematch with Burnet and an opportunity to play in the championship game.
The baseball season has come to a final close. With that, we have a few Puncher baseball players that received All District awards though out the year.
District 29AA All district awards:
Otto Wofford - Newcomer of the Year
Riley Pape - 1st Team Catcher
Grant Stockbridge - 1st Team Mid-Infielder
Haddon Hudson - 1st Team Outfielder
Klay Klaerner - 2nd Team Outfielder
Ryan Dudney - 2nd Team Infielder
Other Notable Awards: these are team awards voted on by the coaches and were awarded during the Ma ...
The National FFA Organization awarded a $1,000.00 Chevy Trucks scholarship to Steeley Smith of the Mason FFA. The scholarship is sponsored by Bob Price Chevrolet Buick GMC. Smith plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Texas Tech University.
The scholarship is one of 1,888 awarded through the National FFA Organization's scholarship program this year.
The Youth Agricultural Lifetime Leadership opportunity is a 6 day exploration for youth in 4-H Districts 7,10,11 & 12 to experience South Texas agricultural production.
Youth that have a strong interest in production agriculture who are outgoing high school freshmen through outgoing seniors or ages 15—18 as of September 1, 2015 are invited to apply and 30 youth will be selected.
Elijah Dickinson, 2014 Mason High School graduate, has been named to the Tarleton University Scholastic Honors Dean's List for the Spring 2017 semester.
The Scholastic Honor Dean's List is one of the highest honors Tarleton State University confers on its students. It is the University's way of honoring a student's academic achievements and recognizing their importance on campus.
Dickinson is the grandson of Larry & Sheila Kemp of Mason.
Summer Reading Activities Schedule
Read to Swim is on Mondays-Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Read with a Dog is on Mondays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
June 5—Read to Swim and Read with a Dog begin
June 12—Storyteller Consuela Samarripa will entertain in place of Read to Swim—attendees will receive a swim pass
June 13—Expository Writing Workshop for grades 4 & 7, 10:00-12:00
Read to Swim will still be held
June 19—Polka music & dance program—1:00-2:00 p.m.
State golf was a little different this year. Not only was it held later into May but boys and girls were split over a period of one week. This made it easier on the golf course staff as well as the coaches. In the past, both boys and girls played on the same day at the same time.
On Saturday, May 20th approximately 800 students in grades 4-12 competed in the TCEA STATE Robotics Contest, held at Hutto High School.
Students competed in two different parts of the contest: Arena or Inventions.
Mason Junior High qualified with one team at the Area TCEA Robotics contest. The team participated in Inventions, a more open-ended contest allowing students to present ideas in applied problem-solving.
Mason Junior High competed against 41 teams from 1A-6A schools in their category; ...
The MHS Pioneers students have been planning and working on a water conservation project where a Rainwater Harvesting System will be implemented to collect rainwater from the junior high gym for use in irrigating the band practice field. The students have made a presentation to our local Lion’s Club and they also did a community wide presentation on May 24th.
They will be presenting to the Hickory Underground Water District during the summer and the Riata Service Organization in the fall.
The Mason Puncher baseball team finally concluded their season last weekend.
In the regional quarterfinal championship last weekend, the Punchers had a difficult time handling the Refugio Bobcats. In the first game the Punchers kept it close at 2-3 through 5 innings. Shortly after, the Bobcats would get 6 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning and ultimately won 2-9.
In the second game the Punchers jumped out ahead in the bottom of the 1st 2-0.
Petrolia Captures Lead Early To Defeat Mason Cowgirls Varsity
Mason Cowgirls Varsity fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 4-0 loss to Petrolia on Friday. Petrolia took the lead on a single in the first inning.
A single by Vanessa Rodriguez in the third inning was a positive for Mason Cowgirls Varsity.
Jesse Armstrong gave up only 3 hits and had 10 strikeouts.
Mason Cowgirls Varsity Pitches Well, But Can’t Find Enough Runs In Loss To Petrolia
Both teams were strong ...
The Mason High School Pioneers, including Brooke Wheelock, Chet Weitz, Ethan Powell, Raegan Glentz, Sloan Townsend, and their teacher, Megan Bierschwale, are in the process of implementing a beneficial water conservation system to help our school, community, and aquifer.
Our mission is to harvest rainwater in a large storage tank, which would be located near the junior high gym.
Mason Youth Baseball and Softball closing ceremonies will be this Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 pm. Come out to the fields and support the youth of our community.
We had a great regular season and our youth exceled against area schools. One highlight of the season I would like to share is from a parent of an area town.
The Scholarship Awards Ceremony for the class of 2017 began with a welcome by Chris Habecker.
“To the organizations and individuals who make the scholarship opportunities available, the students, parents, teachers, and community are forever grateful. Thank you for caring enough to make a difference in the lives of our students.
I would like to say a word about these students you see before you.
Angelica Ramirez & Shay Baker represented Mason High School at the State Track Meet at the University of Texas this past weekend. Shay Baker competed in the Triple Jump and finished 9th with a jump of 34’ 1”.
Angelica Ramirez, competing in her third State Track Meet, pulled away from the pack in the final 300 meters to win the State Championship in the 800 meters, setting a school record with a time of 2:16.38.
The Doss School kids had a blast Friday May 12, to round out their school year. They got to go on a hayride on the Welge Ranch to the picturesque Threadgill Creek where they built sandcastles in the sand and splashed in the water while catching minnows and frogs. Family and Doss School staff enjoyed a hot dog lunch, together.
(Evanston, Illinois) Today, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this year’s National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.
National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
The bands at Mason ISD will be performing their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 11th, starting at 7 p.m. in the High School Gym. 5th grade band, 6th grade band, JH band & HS band will all be performing.
Mason Independent School District had two At Large positions expiring this year. Elected to the Board were Katherine Martin with 365 votes and Jim Bob Smith receiving 491 votes -- the most among the four candidates running. The other candidates in the race were incumbent Chad Lemke with 245 votes and Willie Alba with 57 votes.
In the Mason City Commission election, Vicki Enrigue received 72 votes, defeating incumbent William Beatty who received 52 votes.
In the first game of the Bi-District Playoff series vs. Sabinal, the Mason Punchers jumped out past Sabinal 14-4. The Punchers scored eight runs in the second inning.
Mason Punchers’s big inning was driven by a single by Otto Wofford, a single by Riley Pape, a single by Haddon Hudson, and a single by Fernando Torres.
The Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization offered scholarships under three different sets of qualifications for 2017:
Graduate of a Hill Country county high school, accepted or enrolled at a Texas college/university/technical school, and majoring in an Agricultural field.
Child of an active Texas State Trapper, accepted or enrolled at a Texas college/university/technical school.
Make It With Wool participant, accepted or enrolled at a Texas college/university/technical school.
The scholars ...
Individuals considering joint replacement surgery are invited to a free Destination Restore program presentation with dinner at Nacho’s Café on Tues., May 23.
A complimentary dinner will be provided at 6 p.m., with a presentation to follow.
Hill Country Memorial Restore Program Coordinator Marilyn Berry and orthopedic surgeons will discuss types of hip, knee and shoulder replacement implants, treatment options and information about pre-operative classes and coaching.
This year, the Hill Country CattleWomen chose to donate $1000 in beef as their Beef for Father’s Day Project. As CattleWomen we have a strong ranching heritage instilled in us and handed down through the generations by our hard working Fathers. In honor of our Fathers, the Hill Country CattleWomen decided to donate beef to the Hill Country Youth Ranch in Ingram.
The Hill Country Youth Ranch is a non-profit charitable corporation established in 1977.
When: June 20, 2017
Where: Mamacita’s
215 Junction Hwy.
Kerrville, TX 78028
Speaker: Nathan Buck, Texas Law Shield
Nathan is a Disabled Army Veteran, having spent over 7 years in the Army as a Sniper Qualified Infantryman. He is a graduate of the Army Sniper School as well as the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Units Primary Marksman/Observer Course.
School will be out in days. I am not sure I am prepared for a summer with grandkids. Really, they are not prepared to do the Grandma jobs I dream up on a regular basis. This should be a fun few months. I have marked the calendar for the first days of preschool activities in August.
Memorial Day is May 29th.
Llamando a todos los estudiantes de ESL que van a entrar a kindergarten o primer grado en Mason Primaria para el año escolar 2017-2018. Por favor, únase a nosotros para una K - 1 Programa Especial de Escuela de Verano que se prepara para el éxito en el nuevo ano escolar.
Saturday - May 20, 2017 from 5 - 7 p.m. behind Santos.
Buenna Tierra Farms - Carrie had a variety of fresh vegetables:
Squash, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Beets, Cauliflower, Carrots, Red Potatoes, Leeks, Bell Peppers, Apricots and Basil to name some.
Grammies Goodies - Sue Gierisch- with her Body and Face Lotions, Home Made Bread, and Canned Items.
Olin and Gloria - had wonderful Blackberries and Fresh Eggs.
Mark and Sande Shaw were missing in action, went to Graduation at Texas Tech for Granddaughte ...
The Mason County Historical Society will be having a Fort Mason Restoration Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11 a.mat Fort Mason located at 204 West Spruce Street on top of Post Hill.
The Society has been working on this project for several years and finally completed it. The Mason County Historical Society wishes to thank everyone that donated to this project and to invite the public to this event.
Kingdom Kids is a Mother’s Day Out program which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at River of Life Church. Our summer hours will be from 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids provides a Christian environment in which the spiritual, educational and social needs of children can be met. We offer a structured program within a caring, loving and nurturing atmosphere that allows children to grow, to experience new things, and to feel secure and capable in God’s world.
If you are interested in y ...
The American Legion Fort Mason Post #285 & VFW Post 8554 invite veterans, families and friends, and the public to attend the Veterans Memorial Day Salute, at 11:00 am, on Monday, May 29th, at the Mason County Veterans Memorial on the Courthouse Lawn.
Here in Mason County, members of the American Legion & Auxiliary with the help of dedicated volunteers place more than 700 American flags on the graves of Mason veterans, located in more than twenty cemeteries throughout the county.
The Mason High School Pioneers, including Brooke Wheelock, Chet Weitz, Ethan Powell, Raegan Glentz, Sloan Townsend, and their teacher, Megan Bierschwale, are in the process of implementing a beneficial water conservation system to help our school, community, and aquifer.
Our mission is to harvest rainwater in a large storage tank, which would be located near the junior high gym.
Mason Youth Baseball and Softball closing ceremonies will be this Thursday, May 25th at 6:30 pm. Come out to the fields and support the youth of our community.
We had a great regular season and our youth exceled against area schools. One highlight of the season I would like to share is from a parent of an area town.
I hope you had a great Mother’s Day weekend. We celebrated at our house on Sunday. We don’t do elaborate gifts but it was great to have Sunday lunch prepared for me by daughter Tina and granddaughter Amber. It was delicious.
It is officially reunion season. I was putting dates on the calendar.
Fredericksburg, Texas is excited to announce the 2017 Crawfish Festival. The Crawfish Festival, a celebration of all things Cajun, is a three day festival held on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 – 28, 2017. Located in the beautiful Marktplatz (100 block of W. Main) in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, the Crawfish Festival is a unique showcase of food, arts and crafts, inflatables, hamster balls, music, and CRAWFISH!
The public is invited to visit “Rockets 2017” this weekend near Fredericksburg TX and watch Texas high school rocketeers launch more than 80 rockets May 18-21.
These students, who are in the SystemsGo STEM program, will launch on Stewart Ranch at Willow City, Texas, near Fredericksburg.
The public is welcome and admission is free, but anyone attending is required to register in advance by going to www.systemsgo.org.
Fredericksburg, TX (May 15, 2017) The Fredericksburg Theater Company’s (FTC) is thrilled to announce the cast for their summer musical production of Guys and Dolls. The production opens Friday, June 16th, at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 South US Hwy 87, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624. The musical will run for three weekends closing on Sunday, July 2nd.
Cast in the show is Daniel Melton as Nicely-nicely Johnson, Levi Hopkins as Benny Southstreet, Caleigh Wilson as Sarah Brown, Larry Kulken a ...
The Habitat House Selection Committee will hold the initial meeting to apply for the 2018 Habitat House on May 23, 2017 at the Eckert Community Center. If you are interested in applying for a home, plan to attend the meetings scheduled for May 23, June 6 and June 13, 2017.
The Llano Country Opry will host 90’s Country Superstar Doug Supernaw on Saturday, May 13, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. The show will begin at 7:30 PM and admission is $15.00 per person. Tickets are now on sale at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling the Llano Chamber at (325) 247-5354.
An A&R executive for RCA Records discovered Doug Supernaw, and signed him to the label’s BNA Records division in 1993.
Kingdom Kids is a Mother’s Day Out program which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at River of Life Church. Our summer hours will be from 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids provides a Christian environment in which the spiritual, educational and social needs of children can be met. We offer a structured program within a caring, loving and nurturing atmosphere that allows children to grow, to experience new things, and to feel secure and capable in God’s world.
If you are interested in y ...
The Mason County Democrats held their regular business meeting on May 9th at the home of County Democratic Chairwoman, Lynn Reichenau.
The first order of business was the recognition of Precinct Chairs and the election of executive committee members. Precinct Chairs are: Michael Murphy-101, Anna Velez-210, Kathy Tallent-302; and, Willie Mae Bauer-405.
The public is invited to attend the May meeting of Texas Master Naturalist-Hill Country Chapter to hear a presentation focused on damselflies and dragonflies, master predators both as aquatic larvae and air-borne adults. Join Interpreter and Naturalist Craig Hensley from Guadalupe River State Park for a presentation about these fascinating, diverse and important critters.
Award winning singer-songwriter Terri Hendrix will return to the Odeon theater in Mason with Lloyd Maines Saturday, June 17. Showtime is 7:00 pm and admission is $20 per person. Tickets are on sale at www.theodeontheater.com or call 325 347 6781 for reservations and information.
To hear Terri Hendrix is to know why Acoustic Guitar Magazine says she is one of Texas’ 20 “essential” singer-songwriters.
The bands at Mason ISD will be performing their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, May 11th, starting at 7 p.m. in the High School Gym. 5th grade band, 6th grade band, JH band & HS band will all be performing.
When: May 16, 2017
Where: Sandstone Bed & Breakfast, 508 E. Sandstone, Llano, TX
Speaker: Charles Wendt
Charles owned and operated “Nailhead Spur Company” for 16 years before selling it to his son in 2011. His passion has always been the designing and making of high-quality spurs for ranchers and cowboys. After the sale, he moved his spur and buckle making and his schools back to his home shop in Llano.
04-01-17@0141 Deputy Hebert responded to Suspicious Activity at the Pontotoc Cemetary.
04-01-17@0331 Mason EMS responded to a Medical Alarm on Creek St. Patient refused transport.
04-01-17@0958 Mason EMS responded to a request for a Lift Assist on Lee St.
04-01-17@1042 Deputy Stafford handled a walk in complaint for theft.
04-01-17@1230 Deputy Stafford handled a walk in complaint about Threats.
04-01-17@1404 Deputy Stafford provided a Funeral Escort
04-01-17@1419 Mason EMS responded to Rainey S ...
Fredericksburg, Texas is excited to announce the 2017 Crawfish Festival. The Crawfish Festival, a celebration of all things Cajun, is a three day festival held on Memorial Day weekend, May 26 – 28, 2017. Located in the beautiful Marktplatz (100 block of W. Main) in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, the Crawfish Festival is a unique showcase of food, arts and crafts, live entertainment, inflatables, bungee, hamster balls, music, and CRAWFISH!
Headliners for 2017 include Little Texas (Friday nigh ...
The Mason FFA Chapter Banquet will be held Friday, May 12th, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mason School Cafeteria. The event will begin with a fajita supper provided by the FFA Chapter. The banquet will begin promptly at 5:30 pm and conclude around 7:00 pm
Each year, Mason’s FFA officers’ conduct this program to thank their supporters and recognize the accomplishments of chapter members for the 2016-2017 school year.
The regular meeting of the Mason Garden Club will be held onTuesday, May 16, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the MasonCounty M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library.
Vicki Ritter with the Eckert Bat Cave will give a program on “Bats.” Vicki has worked many years at the bat cave and has many wonderful stories about these fascinating creatures.
Mason County Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Benefit will be held this Saturday, May 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The weather forecast for the day of the benefit is looking great (for a change) and the Habitat board is looking forward to hosting the event in a beautiful creek-side pecan grove on the McHale Ranch located just a few miles northwest of the Mason Square.
During the first part of the evening patrons will be able to sample a variety of wines from thirteen wineries and, for the first time, th ...
The Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center will host two more “Be Well with Diabetes” seminars in May for individuals with diabetes.
“If you have diabetes, educating yourself through these seminars is vital to your health,” said Kim Thornton, a certified diabetes educator.
Thornton also emphasized that Medicare health insurance covers the cost of the Be Well with Diabetes seminars if attendees have been diagnosed with diabetes and have received an order from their physician for the semin ...
The Hilda Community Club will meet on Friday, May 19, at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at Hilda United Methodist Church. The hosts, Patrick and Marnee Loftin, will provide desserts and drinks and members are requested to provide a covered dish to share.
Club members and other interested members of the Hilda community are encouraged to attend to discuss future plans for the club.
For information, contact Patrick Loftin at [email protected].
Patrick & Marnee Loftin
512-528-5813
Tammy Michelle Hobbs, 43, of Junction, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in a local hospital.
Tammy was born on April 17, 1974, to Thomas and Wanda (Murr) Hobbs in Kerrville.
Tammy is survived by her loving fiance, Donald Snell of London, TX; father, Thomas O. Hobbs and wife, Rhonda of Junction and brother, Arthur Lee Wallace also of Junction; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by mother, Wanda Kay Murr Hobbs.
A memorial graveside service was ...
Edgar Albert Fouché was born in Americus, Georgia on February 22, 1948 to Eloise Russell Fouche’ Little and Ridge R. Fouche’. He went home peacefully to be with the Lord on May 11, 2017. He was 69 years old.
He is survived by his wife Rebecca Fouche’, his daughters Valerie Fouche-Arabie and Kimberly Fouche-Powell, his son-in-laws Michael Powell and David Arabie, his grandchildren Gabriel Fouche’ and Katherine Fouche’, his step-children Chad, Jane, and Sam, their spouses and children, ...
Mrs. Mary Odessa Dannheim of Mason passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the age of 99. She was born in Pontotoc, TX, to Bert and Kathryn Durst Holloway on December 16, 1917.
She married Gilbert Willard Dannheim on April 8, 1946, in Lampasas, TX.
She is survived by her daughter, Shauna Crain and husband Randle of Kingsland, TX; sister-in-law, Wanda Holloway of Llano, TX; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three nieces and four nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husb ...
Nellie Kuhlmann Mills, age 94 of San Antonio, was called home on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was born December 4, 1922, to Alfred and Rosa (Jacoby) Kuhlmann in Mason, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, of 38 years, Marshal Mills.
Nellie is survived by two brothers, Clayton and Dayton Kuhlmann; sister-in-law, Oleta Kuhlmann; son, Gil (Rosanne) Mills; two daughters, Marsha (Edward) Schroeder, Pam (David) Kempen; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and ne ...
Jerrell Dan Sagebiel, passed away at age 67, in Cameron on May 20, 2017. He was born in Germany on October 2, 1949, and came to Llano County at the age of 2 years old, where he was adopted by Hatty and Dan Sagebiel, of Castell and later was joined by his sister Jannelle Sagebiel.
Jerrell excelled at FFA and 4-H programs in LHS where he graduated from Llano High School in 1967.
Jerrell is survived by three sons, Marc, Daniel, Justin, a nephew Brandon Castro.
Darrel Dean Kothe of Harper, Texas passed away on May 21, 2017, at Knopp Nursing Home in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born in Fredericksburg, Texas, to Stanley Kothe and Olga Woerner Kothe on August 28, 1952. He married the love of his life, Cynthia Kramer, in Harper, Texas, on July 27, 1974.
Darrel grew up in Cherry Springs attending the Cherry Springs School where he spoke mostly German as a youngster.
Charles Henry “Jay” Partin, 96, passed away at his home in Calf Creek, TX surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
Pappy, as he is known by most, was born on October 3, 1920, near Center City, TX, to Charlie Greene and Sara Elizabeth Harris Partin. He grew up and graduated from Priddy in 1939.
Peggy Ann Lohn, age 70, of Fredonia, Texas passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017, at her residence.
Peggy was born March 4, 1947, in Gorman, Texas, to Jesse Lee Kuykendall & Mildred Mavis (Murrah) Kuykendall. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Wesleyan College and additional certification from Howard Payne University.
She taught Jr.High and High School science and was Jr.
Kenneth Larimore, of Mason, passed away on Thursday, June 1 at the age of 86.
Survivors include his children Mark Larimore and wife Pam of LaVernia, John Larimore and wife Vicky of Richardson, Jill Merritt of Richardson and Joe Larimore of Garland. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Lindsay and drew Merritt, Jamie Larimore and Jeffrey Campbell and 7 great-grandchildren along with the mother of his children Ruth Larimore and close family friend Dorothy Tatsch.
Kenneth was born on November 2, ...
June Ellen McDougal Brandenberger died peacefully at her home in Mason Thursday morning, June 1, 2017. She was born June 19, 1926 in Mason to Grover and Estella Hofmann McDougal. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul Lutheran Church. June Ellen graduated from Mason High School in 1942. She married Horace Brandenberger February 12, 1944 in St.
Kingdom Kids is a Mother’s Day Out program which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at River of Life Church. Our summer hours will be from 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids provides a Christian environment in which the spiritual, educational and social needs of children can be met. We offer a structured program within a caring, loving and nurturing atmosphere that allows children to grow, to experience new things, and to feel secure and capable in God’s world.
If you are interested in y ...
Kingdom Kids is a Mother’s Day Out program which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at River of Life Church. Our summer hours will be from 9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Kingdom Kids provides a Christian environment in which the spiritual, educational and social needs of children can be met. We offer a structured program within a caring, loving and nurturing atmosphere that allows children to grow, to experience new things, and to feel secure and capable in God’s world.
If you are interested in y ...
Add Everything Together - It's a Tidal Wave....
During the last few weeks, I've been keeping the calendar apps on my phone, tablet and pc working overtime. There are pictures of the seniors to be taken, meeting with my confirmand, visits to make for the golf tournament, shopping for groceries, cooking and delivering soup, editing biographies, adjusting portraits....
Come to think of it, it's the same jumble of appointments, meetings, errands and sundry items we all have on our ...
"Can I Get an Amen!?"
In the course of my life, I've had to stand up in front of people and talk on many occasions. It all began years ago in Carlene Brollier's 5th grade class, and she laid the groundwork for a lifetime of public speaking.
Following her, I had Glendene Underwood, then Billie Phillips.
Leg-Pulling Long Gone...
Back in the 20th century, kids--as well as adults who sometimes acted like them--seemed destined to “make their own fun.” Not too much in the way of “time-passing” was in play if it cost anything, thus fertile minds were often in “creative mode,” if only in the sharing of jokes and stories.
Many times conversations began with, “Did you hear the one about...?” Sadly, these words rarely are heard anymore.
My old daddy could tell stories wi ...
Television commercials really stomp on my nerves and intelligence. Some, I have no idea as to what they are selling. Some, silly and some, just down right stupid. Like, who wears a gown to pour Clorox? That’s just stupid. Too, who Swiffers wearing three inch heels?
I change channels to the cooking shows during commercials.
The Israelites
Like many Americans, I miss my old college days. It’s been almost three weeks since I graduated from Harding. I remember the day I graduated like it was less than three weeks ago. And right after the ceremony someone came up to me and asked what I’m going to do now.
It’s coming next week! Summer Reading begins! Read with a Dog will be on Mondays beginning Monday, June 5th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Students should be here no later than 10:30 a.m. so that they can finish their 30 minutes on time. Read to Swim will on Mondays through Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
City Votes
Dear Gerry:
I had a visit with Vickie Enrique, the commissioner with “one day’s experience” representing District 4. I asked her how she prepared herself before taking her seat on the Commission. She told me that she had spent considerable time researching the matter of the Mitigation Plan and had many visits and conversations with a lot of people in her district.
Weekend at the Colonial
Last weekend, Sean Reardon, his son, Aaron and I headed up to Fort Worth. We were guests of Dr. Steve Cole from Aledo and his brother, Michael, from Dallas.
The reason for the weekend getaway was to attend the Colonial Golf Tournament, which had started on Thursday; but, would be finishing up play on Saturday and Sunday.
A tiny egg.
Sign of Spring.
Life.
Hope springing eternal.
Newborn birds.
In the nest.
Out of the nest.
Some in their eggs.
Some wailing for worms.
Like those at the Odeon Theatre.
And some who don’t make it.
A tiny broken egg.
Bird unformed.
Too soon.
No hope.
No wings.
No flight.
No feathers.
And so, Spring passes it by.
No second chances.
None for the baby bird, either.
Fallen from the bough.
Perfect beak.
Bulging eyes.
Feathered wings.
No airlift.
Too weak to fly.
Spring passes it by.
No s ...
School will be out in days. I am not sure I am prepared for a summer with grandkids. Really, they are not prepared to do the Grandma jobs I dream up on a regular basis. This should be a fun few months. I have marked the calendar for the first days of preschool activities in August.
Memorial Day is May 29th.
Myrtle’s Agarita Jelly
I love this time of year! The weather is warmer, the days are longer and everyone seems to cheerier with winter being over. Spending time with friends and family at the river or lake, outdoor cook outs, these activities I really look forward to and they bring back a lot of good memories.
Something else that brings back fond memories this time of year is when I see Agarita bushes loaded with Agarita berries.
‘Fake News’ Back When?...
Sometimes, a random thought crosses my mind (admittedly, it’s usually a rough crossing), and there’s no guarantee of safe arrival to the other side. Such thoughts often bob up and down like a fishing line cork that’s way too big, thus giving a six-year-old fisherperson mixed signals as to whether the time has come to “land” a four-inch perch.
One thing for sure is that Oklahoma roads are not what we have here in Texas. Folks in Oklahoma are friendly, perhaps they are transplants from Texas. But, was honored to get to go and see my Lady Bug Graduate! They had fifty-five Valedictorians and proud to say she was one of them.
The gown still fits
For the past few years I’ve had my nose to the grindstone, my ear to the ground, and my hand to the plow, busily striking while the iron was hot. Which is a difficult position to work in, but it was necessary, since I decided a while back to return to college.
City Action
I was taken back by the lock-step response by three of the five City Commissioners to rescind a previously approved Hazard Mitigation Plan at last Monday's city commissioners meeting. Commissioners Sue Pledger, Bonnie Beam and the newly elected commissioner, Vickie Enrique, took it upon themselves to discount the information presented by Mickey Reynolds of the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition (TCRFC) and the hundreds of hours the City Staff have spent outli ...
Votes
The vote that is hard to believe
The bottom line is that we have two commissioners who have served on the Mason City Commission for about a year each and one commissioner with one day’s experience. When these three commissioners voted to rescind the approved Hazard Mitigation Plan at the last city commissioners meeting they deprived the city staff of additional tools, data and funds to protect me, my neighbors and friends.
Last week was Children’s Book Week, the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading.
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. To celebrate, we’ve added new easy books and new non-fiction easy books to our children’s collection. We hope you’ll read with your children and bring them in so that they can choose their own books sometimes.
Two.
What a strange little word.
Born out of German zwei.
And Old English twa.
And the Latin duo.
Which means “two.”
So says trusty Webster.
You...and you too.
Equals two.
One more than one.
But both are only one syllable.
Not that there’s anything wrong with one.
The lone wolf.
A solitary oak.
One roadrunner.
Always just one.
Or the sun.
Imagine having two.
One is the number expressing unity.
Forming a whole.
Undivided.
But it can’t be divided evenly.
It takes one to get to two.
There
I hope you had a great Mother’s Day weekend. We celebrated at our house on Sunday. We don’t do elaborate gifts but it was great to have Sunday lunch prepared for me by daughter Tina and granddaughter Amber. It was delicious.
It is officially reunion season. I was putting dates on the calendar.
Smothered Chicken Casserole
When you have had one of those days or one of those weeks that you need something to make your life easier this one-dish chicken casserole will make your day. It is also a great dish when you have company over or need something to take to a friend’s house.
1 tablespoon oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
6 oz.
Countdown to Greatness...
Folks given to dreaming some 500 years ago could never have imagined the many dozens of major historical occurrences linked to Galveston Island from then until now. Keep in mind that many historians believe the island was discovered in 1519, so it’s time to begin planning celebrations for the coastal playground with the 500th anniversary at hand.
A major milestone in September, 2018, will be a welcome prelude to the celebration.
Z and I will be heading to Oklahoma this week to see Lady Bug graduate from High School. Seems only yesterday she was a little bitty girl. Seeing as she’s my only granddaughter, I had a vision of dresses, dolls and girlie things. However, she just wanted to be like her boy cousins and play with Tonka Trucks and wear jeans!
The first solo visit here in Mason, I got cookie dough and envisioned a Norman Rockwell moment of us in the kitchen baking cookies.
Spare the rod, spoil the professor
Society may not be worth saving. Not that this is any surprise, if you’ve followed the news lately. Things have been going south on a greased pole for some time, and it’s your fault, if you spanked your kids when they were kids. According to a new study.
Spanking (or whupping, as it was called when I was a young ‘un) used to be an acceptable way for parents to punish disobedient children, and correct their behavior.
This week is National Police Week, and Monday was Police Officer’s Memorial Day, which honors and remembers police officers who gave their lives while on duty. As you may know, the past couple of years have been very dangerous for officers. This week is especially significant for Craig and me because our son is a patrol officer in his fifteenth year of service.
Opinions
Gerry, your May 10 Editorial you state “It’s important to remember that columnists are not necessarily news reporters. They are writers with a viewpoint that is their own, and you may or may not agree with their conclusions.”
You are implying that “trained” news reporters factually report and don’t input any of their own ideas.
Mocking
Dear Jerry:
At tonight’s Commissioner’s meeting I attempted to relate an avenue that the city might look at to purchase certain materials through government surplus and/or corporation surplus. The idea came from Dave Davidson’s comments regarding such purchases.
I was laughed at by the Commissioner representing District 1. I took exception to being laughed at and had some things to say about it.
For some time some now, Isaiah 1:18 has been in my mind regarding how ...
Emerald.
Esperanza.
English or Spanish, May is here.
Mayo e aqui.
Green as an emerald.
Thanks to the mighty rain.
It paints the entire county.
And in every shade of green at that.
The official May flower is blooming too.
Lily of the Valley.
Lilies DeValle.
As are a plethora of others.
May is not just full of promise.
It IS the promise.
Of new life.
And rebirth.
The joyful Gaillardia.
And perky Spiderwort.
The hawk.
The doves.
Mourning.
White-winged.
And Inca.
The glimpse of a Summer Tanager.
Or ...
May is here but it feels like July. The leaf raking party continues. It is going slower now. It gets too hot to do much in the afternoon. Hopefully this is the last week. I couldn’t have done this without grandson, John. He is getting to be a pro at loading leaves, and he loves to gather them with the leaf rake.
Class Meetings continue on Tuesday evenings at the Art United Methodist Church Parsonage at 6:00 for soup and 6:30 for the meeting.
Mother’s Day is Sunday.
Uncle Mort and Horse Sense...
Horse sense--my 104-year-old Uncle Mort maintains--is much more than stable thinking. As a charter member of the “spit and whittle club” at the general store in the thicket, they weigh the world’s weightiest problems, often with wild abandon.
If only two geezers show up, arguments are common, but not much is settled.
Some will, some won’t, I might! However, I’ve gotten really good at the “Don’t want ‘a!” If it doesn’t need doing right now, it doesn’t get done. Oh, eventually it will get done, but on my time table and not someone else’s! As long as we’ve got clean clothes and underwear, then it’s just fine with me.
I used to not be like this.
