Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” having conquered the Hill Country (April) and Llano (May) are staying in Mason for our June potluck luncheon, to be held at the home of Scarlet Puncher Brenda Koepke, on Monday, June 12th, at 11:30 AM. As part of our mission of absolutely insisting on enjoying life to the fullest, we are always glad to have a new member (Brenda) host, because we are nothing if not nosy, and this means we get to see her house!
But the tour ...
Riata's end-of-year social event was held in the home of Dennis and Kay Evans on May 23rd. Fifty two members and guests were in attendance. A lovely meal was catered by Mary Scholibo.
The new officers were introduced and installed. They are: Laura Tallent - President; Doris Courtright - Vice President; Rene' Ince - Service Treasurer; Sherry Patrick - Reporter; Bobbye Frazier - Club Treasurer; and, K.
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 ...
Please join us for our next FREE outdoor movie tomorrow night!
Mason Young Life is sponsoring this free event to say thank you to the community for their support of this ministry throughout the year! Free outdoor movies will be showing every Thursday night in June at Heritage Park behind the library.
We will be showing The Princess Bride (PG) tomorrow night, June 8th.
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines are coming to the Odeon Saturday June 17 and that is great. But what is nearly as great is that the Odeon Preservation Association has broken ground and has even poured the foundation for the highly anticipated and much needed addition.
The new add-on will include dressing rooms, a green room for performers, backstage restrooms, work space and storage.
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.
VFW Post 8554 and the VFW Auxiliary Post 8554 are hosting a new member meeting on Tuesday June 20th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Greater Works Community Development Center located at 601 Brazos St. Hot dogs cooked by the VFW and desserts made by the Auxiliary will be served.
The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veteran service organizations and our members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat.
Dear Editor,
As a very satisfied and constant member of Central Texas Electric Cooperative since 1964, having seen a thing or two in that time span, I have never seen anything like the venomous Guest Editorial which appeared in the weekend edition of your newspaper. If I had put my name on that letter, if my mother were still alive she would say, "shame on you for not telling the truth and then making it worse by putting your name to it."
The first glaring error in that artide was stating that ...
Treasured Years
I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks to Mason ISD, the community of Mason, and my family for the retirement party given to me last Saturday at Lea Lou’s. There is no way to express what this meant to Michele and me. Instead of me getting a retirement party, we felt we should have been giving it as it has been such a wonderful experience working in Mason for the last 33 years.
City Meeting
I want to take this opportunity to say how proud I am to live in Mason. Last Wednesday was a marathon of civic involvement.
Attending the StoneLeaf Development presentation followed by a city commissioners meeting required a commitment of time. All those with questions and concerns were respectful. Differing opinions were treated with the same respect.
Dear Aunt June,
I’m so glad we spoke recently. You sounded awesome as you always do. It was always a joy to greet you on the phone with “how’s the best looking Aunt on the planet doing today” which I know brought a smile to you as you knew I meant it.
I don’t think I ever told you about what a crush I had on you as a city slicker staying on the ranch.
The Llano Country Opry will be held at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas, On Saturday, June 10, at 7:30 PM. Bode Barker will headline the monthly show and admission is $10.00. Tickets are on sale in advance at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling (325) 247-5354.
Country-Pop may rule the charts, but Bode Barker has remained grounded in his country roots.
"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.
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 Mason County Chamber of Commerce & the Mason Rodeo Association cordially invite you to join us for our 53rd Annual Round-Up & Rodeo!
To kick off this weekend long celebration, Dennis & Karen Townsend will be sponsoring the Mason County Team Roping on Thursday, July 6th. For more information, please contact Dennis @ 325-456-8635.
On Friday July 7th, the Mason Rodeo Association will host a 4-D barrel race beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The collection of piano sheet music of the early 1900s currently on display for the month of June at the M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library was originally owned by the late Marie Jordan Leifeste of Mason, Texas. Marie was born in Plehweville (Art), Texas, in 1899. Her education began in 1908 at the Plehweville School, and she began to learn music, specifically the piano, during this time.
Wednesday, June 14, is 42 Game Day at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill Street. Play will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Stribling Room. Everyone is welcome! Bring your dominoes and a partner if you can, and join in the fun.
Consuelo Samarripa, award- winning author, storyteller, folklorist, performing artist, and speaker, will be performing at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library as part of their special summer reading programs. Her unique storytelling style in programs includes multilingual blends woven in multicultural folktales, folklore, legends/myths, personal and historical stories.
SEARCY, AR (06/02/2017)-- Kendal Hemphill of Mason is one of more than 900 graduates who received a diploma at Harding University’s commencement exercises May 6, 2017.
Hemphill received a Bachelor of Ministry in Bible and ministry. Hemphill graduated magna cum laude.
Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R.
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.
