January 24, 2018 Issue

Ms. Nikki Grote Rhodes with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the state of Texas.

Llano County Democrats will have 35 candidates on their March Primary Election ballots. “We are so excited about having so many candidates that we are going to have an Old- Fashioned Political Rally,’” Llano County party chair Dana Rushing said. “The Rally will feature speeches from our local and statewide candidates, but we will also conduct a straw poll, and offer music, door prizes and hotdogs.” The local trio Turnabout (Lisa Miller, Don Crowder and Pat Gibbons), will entertain.

Hit Broadway Show Based on Famous Comic and Classic 60’s TV Comedy Fredericksburg, TX (Jan 22, 2018) – The Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) announces the cast for their winter production The Addams Family Musical, which opens Friday, Feb. 16th. The production will have nine performances at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, 1668 Hwy 87 South, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624. The hit Broadway musical ran for two years with over 400 performances and starred theatre stalwarts Nathan Lane (star ...

Farm policy and trade opportunities are just two of the issues farmers and ranchers will face in 2018, Mason County Farm Bureau President Shannon Worrell said. “A strong farm bill is crucial to the success of farmers and ranchers,” Worrell said. “We also need to see reforms in immigration, trade and regulatory policy.” Farmers and ranchers would benefit from immigration reform that considers their labor needs.

Twenty-five intrepid Lions Club members braved the single digit chill factor and joined “Boss” Lion Jim Heidelberg on January 16 as he gaveled to order the weekly meeting of the Mason Lions Club. The meeting room at Nacho’s was toasty, the food was hot and the friendships warm. Today in history on January 16, 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette Stingray at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Around the City office this is the time of year when everyone is wondering who is going to step forward and file to run for the municipal offices that are up for election in this spring cycle. Every year there are some City elected positions that are open, and this year there are two District Commissioners as well as the position of Mayor that will be on the ballot.

The City of Mason meeting on January 15 had a short agenda; but, it lasted for almost two hours due to one item on that agenda. The meeting began with a public hearing about a citizen request, made by Chase and Emily Mixon, to overturn a decision by the City Code Enforcement Officer.

Walking is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get fit. Now is the time to reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Join the TEXANS WALK THE WALK movement today! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Mason ISD are inviting community members to participate in the effort to walk 832 miles across Texas.

Mason ISD is accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented program. All nominations are due by 3:30 p.m., this Friday, January 26, 2018. If you would like to nominate your child for the Gifted and Talented program, please go to Mason Elementary/Junior High for the necessary paperwork. For more information, please call Mason Elementary/ Junior High office at (325)347-1122.

Varsity Cowgirls vs. Center Point Monday 1/15 Mason 21—14—14—9 = 58 CP 2—6—4—11 = 23 Scoring—Pr. Anastas—5, Dudney—6, Baltierra—2, Hanscheck—2, Herrington—2, Pe. Anastas—10, T. Guice—3, Magnus—13, Armstrong—5, Cano—10. Rebounding—Pr. Anastas—2, Dudney—2, Baltierra—1, Hanscheck—2, Herrington—2, Palacio—3, T. Guice—2, Magnus—5, Armstrong—7, Cano—11. Assists—Pr. Anastas—3, T. Guice—3, Armstrong—1, A. Guice—6, Cano

Back in 2016, the University of Interscholastic League decided to begin offering the opportunity for cheerleading teams across the state to display their sideline activities in a competitive environment. The competition consists of four different events, much like a track meet. The events include Fight Song, Crowd Leading (Cheer), Band Dance, and Game Day.

The Mason Puncher Band will be having it’s annual auction this Saturday, January 27th, in the band hall at the high school. It will be broadcast live over the air on KHLB 102.5. Something new this year is we will be putting the items out to view on Friday during the basketball games.

Walking is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to get fit. Now is the time to reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Join the TEXANS WALK THE WALK movement today! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Mason ISD are inviting community members to participate in the effort to walk 832 miles across Texas.

The beauty, excitement and charm of flamenco will once again grace the stage of the Odeon theater in Mason February 10 at 7:00pm. Sonya Casillas and her flamenco dancers with guitarist Jose Manuel Tejada and percussionist Neftali Medina join together as La Sonya y Los Flamencos. Sonya has danced her way across America and to Spain while studying and performing classical flamenco.

A Llano County Candidate Forum will be held at the American Legion Hall February 1st. The Candidates will be available to “visit” with attendees during the Social hour from 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by dinner and the Forum beginning at 6:30. The Candidates will take the platform in the same order as the March Primary ballot and will be asked questions by the Moderator as well as attendees.

Mason, Texas – Residents living in and around the Mason, Texas can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Richard P Eckert Civic Center will host this community event on 1/30/2018. The site is located at 1024 McKinley Ave in Mason. Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular ...

On Jan. 22, the Hill Country Memorial Medical Group opened an Immediate Care Clinic in Llano at 1310 Ford St. The clinic serves patients of all ages, providing immediate care for: Colds & flu Injuries & sprains Allergies & asthma Rashes, bug bites & skin problems Other common ailments such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever & sore throat At the clinic, patients can also get on-site x-rays, stitches and some lab work. The Llano Immediate Care Clinic is open Monday-Friday from ...

Mason ISD is accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented program. All nominations are due by 3:30 p.m., this Friday, January 26, 2018. If you would like to nominate your child for the Gifted and Talented program, please go to Mason Elementary/Junior High for the necessary paperwork. For more information, please call Mason Elementary/ Junior High office at (325)347-1122.

January is almost over. Where did it go? I think we spent our time running to doctor appointments and sitting at home shivering. We did have some cold weather. My greatest news is that my revamped greenhouse helped my plants survive. I was losing a lot of plants at 20 degrees.

Mason, Texas- The Third Annual Mason Chamber Music Festival will take place the weekend of April 5th – 8th and is sure to be the gem of a full weekend of festivities including the Spring Arts Fest in Mason, Texas. Each year the Odeon Preservation Association hosts a Cocktail Performance Fundraiser to raise funds in support of the Chamber Music Festival in our town. This year The Allegro Chamber Trio will be performing at the annual fundraiser which will be held at the River of Life Church ...

The Mason Puncher Band will be having it’s annual auction this Saturday, January 27th, in the band hall at the high school. It will be broadcast live over the air on KHLB 102.5. Something new this year is we will be putting the items out to view on Friday during the basketball games.

Della Rodgers, 97, of Granbury, passed away on Saturday morning, January 20th at her apartment at the Quail Park Memory Care facility. Della was born in Bynum (Hill County) Texas, on May 8, 1920, to her parents, Reuben Sylvester and Ella Grigsby Keeton. She was one of six children. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1938.

Leisure Time Activities in Mason Back when I lived in Austin, the weekends were a smorgasboard of possible activities. In a large urban area, especially one located on rivers, lakes and hills, Austin provided endless possibilities for fun and recreation. Many of them were free, or cost very little. At the other end of the spectrum were the more expensive weekend offerings that the capitol city offered; and, those also were almost endless. When I moved back to Mason, I had to make a few ad ...

Classic Sandwich Bread For sandwiches, toast and French Toast, you just can't beat a Classic American Sandwich loaf. With its creamy white interior, golden crust, and soft, easily sliceable texture, you will probably want to have one in your pantry and one in the freezer at all times. Ingredients: 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose flour (other flours will work quite nicely) ½ cup milk 1/2-2/3 cup hot water; adjust amount to make a nice, soft smooth dough. ¼ cup melted bu ...

Please don’t forget that tomorrow, Don Day, a retired technical writer with a lifelong interest in the history of photography, will present “The Ones That Didn’t Get Away!” Don is a photo historian and camera collector who also develops any film left in the cameras. The foyer display of some of his cameras is wonderful, and I’m looking forward to his program at 6:30 P.M.

Bon appetit Mark Twain once said, “When a child turns 12 he should be kept in a barrel and fed through the bung hole, until he reaches 16, at which time you should plug the bung hole.” I’m beginning to think ol’ Mark was onto something. Teenagers have lately begun to do some really stupid things.

Thawing out! Television news is all about the “Shut Down!” Not interested in the Super Bowl play offs! Reruns on the television! Nothing seems to be going right in the world. Corruption in the government! Gee, the only laughter I get is in emails and Facebook! The only time I’m not thinking about food or smoking is when I’m on the internet.

Times ‘Squared’ on New Year’s Eve… Officials charged with safekeeping and maintaining order at Times Square in New York City on New Year’s Eve must have been sweating, even if the weather outside was frightful. The mass of humanity--estimated to number in excess of one million people--surely could have been forgiven had they chosen to celebrate indoors.

January is almost over. Where did it go? I think we spent our time running to doctor appointments and sitting at home shivering. We did have some cold weather. My greatest news is that my revamped greenhouse helped my plants survive. I was losing a lot of plants at 20 degrees.

Where were we? Oh yeah. Bugs. As in insects. Not Bugs Bunny. More like things that stick, sting, or bite. Which is nearly everything in Texas. Some are familiar. Though not necessarily desirable. Cockroach. Cricket. Grasshopper. Housefly. Termites. Both winged, and wingless. Then there’s the three evils. Rice weevil. White pine weevil. Cotton boll weevil. All self-explanatory. As are Asparagus beetle. Bark beetle. Potato beetle. Palm borer. Ma ...