March 7, 2018 Issue

The 7th & 8th grade Mason JH track teams competed in the Ballinger Bearcat Relays on Friday, March 2. Our girls competed well against several larger schools. Our 7th grade team finished 4th overall, and our 8th grade team finished 2nd overall. Event results are as follows: 7th Grade Girls 400m dash: 5th, Delani Bauer, 1:15.31 800m run: 5th, Kate Taylor, 2:57.06 100m hurdles: 5th, Karli Bauer, 20.15; 6th, Linden Chapman, 20.40 300m hurdles: 6th, Karli Bauer, 59.15 4x100m relay: 3rd ...

Our Mason HS girls track & field team competed at the Brady Relays on Thursday, March 1. The girls competed well and placed 3rd overall as a team. Event results were as follows: Varsity Girls 200m dash: 2nd, Sydney Anderson, 27.31 800m run: 2nd, Anna Segura, 2:39.56 1600m run: 5th, Anna Segura, 6:08.28 100m hurdles: 1st, Sandra Duarte, 17.05; 3rd, Kyra Wilson, 21.16 300m hurdles: 2nd, Shay Baker, 50.19; 4th, Sandra Duarte, 50.32; 5th, Kyra Wilson, 51.22 4x200m relay: 1st, Kyra W ...

“Boss” Lion Jim Heidelberg convened the weekly meeting of the Mason Lions Club on February 27. Twenty-eight members together with five guests and our speaker attended the meeting. “Boss” Jim recognized two visiting seniors from Mason High School, Reagan Gibbs and K’lee Anders. Reagan currently works at Grunts Ice Cream and after graduation, she will attend Angelo State University.

Mason County 4H member, Clint Lane traveled to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to compete in the Young Guns Sporting Clays Championship. More than 464 youth shooters from all across Texas shot 100 clay birds on Saturday, February 24, trying to qualify to shoot the Finals, held on Sunday, February 25.

8:00 SCRATCH MEETING (JH GYM LOCATED IN BETWEEN HS/ JH (JUST NORTH OF TENNIS COURTS)) 9:00 FIELD EVENTS (JV- 4 ATTEMPTS, VARSITY – 7 TO FINALS) TRIPLE JUMP: JVG, JVB, VG, VB LONG JUMP: JVB, JVG, VB, VG HIGH JUMP: VG, VB, JVG, JVB POLE VAULT: VB, JVG, JVB, VG SHOT PUT: JVG, JVB, VG, VB DISCUS: JVB, VG, VB, JVG 10:00 3200 METER RUN: JVG, VG, JVB, VB 2:00 RUNNING FINALS (WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 1 HR AFTER FIELD EVENTS ARE COMPLETED) WEIGHT MAN RELAY: VB 400 M.

The 7th & 8th grade Mason JH track teams competed in the Ballinger Bearcat Relays on Friday, March 2. Our girls competed well against several larger schools. Our 7th grade team finished 4th overall, and our 8th grade team finished 2nd overall. Event results are as follows: 7th Grade Girls 400m dash: 5th, Delani Bauer, 1:15.31 800m run: 5th, Kate Taylor, 2:57.06 100m hurdles: 5th, Karli Bauer, 20.15; 6th, Linden Chapman, 20.40 300m hurdles: 6th, Karli Bauer, 59.15 4x100m relay: 3rd ...

Our Mason HS girls track & field team competed at the Brady Relays on Thursday, March 1. The girls competed well and placed 3rd overall as a team. Event results were as follows: Varsity Girls 200m dash: 2nd, Sydney Anderson, 27.31 800m run: 2nd, Anna Segura, 2:39.56 1600m run: 5th, Anna Segura, 6:08.28 100m hurdles: 1st, Sandra Duarte, 17.05; 3rd, Kyra Wilson, 21.16 300m hurdles: 2nd, Shay Baker, 50.19; 4th, Sandra Duarte, 50.32; 5th, Kyra Wilson, 51.22 4x200m relay: 1st, Kyra W ...

JVB: Mason 253 Ingram 150 Brady 104 San Saba 27 Eden 0 Lingleville 0 100 - Smart 12.65 3rd, 200 - Estrada 26.43 3rd, Ake 27.34 6th 400 - Potts 57.85 1st, Smart 58.6 2nd,Tatsch 61.0 3rd 800 - Tatsch 2:31.3 3rd, Harwell 2:32.7 4th, 1600 - Shoemaker 5:46.3 2nd, Tatsch 5:55.3 4th, Brown 5:55.8 5th 3200 - Shoemaker 12:45.7 2nd, Brown 13:14.4 5th 110H - Tedder 19.3 1st, Schmidt 20.8 2nd, Spencer 22.00 4th 300H - Tedder 47.6 1st, Schmidt 51.8 3rd, Spencer 52.6 4th 4x100 ...

The Mason Cowgirls capped off a record setting year at the state tournament in San Antonio this past weekend. The Cowgirls set the single season total win record with 33 wins and made Mason High School history by winning the Class 2A Region IV Championship and qualifying to play in the UIL State Basketball Tournament.

Mason County 4H member, Clint Lane traveled to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to compete in the Young Guns Sporting Clays Championship. More than 464 youth shooters from all across Texas shot 100 clay birds on Saturday, February 24, trying to qualify to shoot the Finals, held on Sunday, February 25.

Save the Date! Sunday, April 8th please join us for an outdoor dinner with live music at the beautiful Alamo Resort and Dancehall! Appetizers will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a delicious meal of wood grilled pork tenderloin topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, Argentine rice, roasted asparagus with mushrooms, and herb and caramelized onion bread.

Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, “shared the love” during our Valentines’ fete at the home of Lenore Newsom. By “sharing the love,” I mean that the potluck luncheon was the perfect combination of 9 desserts and 3 entrees, since to us Scarlet Punchers, love equals chocolate.

Riata held their membership meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd at the beautiful historic home of Nan Larrimore. Hostesses were Carol Dyal and Pam Scott. Vice President, Doris Courtright welcomed Gerald Gamel to the meeting; who gave a very informative talk on the history of the Mason County News. Gerry has been the managing editor of the newspaper since 1999. The Mason County News (MCN) has been operating for 141 years and an interesting fact is the business is currently operating in a 141 ...

The Mason County Republican Women will hold their bimonthly luncheon on Wednesday March 21, 2018, at 11:30 am in the Stribling Room at the Mason Library. Members and guests will gather at 11:30 am for meet and greet with the luncheon starting promptly at noon. Our distinguished speaker will be Tonya Speath Ahlschwede.

The members of American Legion Fort Mason Post #285 & Ladies Auxiliary invite other veterans, friends and family, and anyone interested in the American Legion to attend our regular monthly meeting to be held at 6:30 pm Thursday March 8, 2018 at the American Legion Post Hall on Post Hill Road (behind the Jail). For more information on this meeting or the American Legion please contact Joaquinn Velez, 218-2049 or Tom Koepke 347-6021.

Country Music Entertainer Ronnie McDowell will headline the Llano Country Opry for the first time on Saturday, March 10, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. There will be two performances at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM and tickets are on sale at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling (325) 247-5354. Following the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, McDowell, a devoted fan of Presley, recorded a song that became his first country and only pop hit with his self-penned tribute song “The Kin ...

The Texas Writes Program will be at the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library in Mason, TX to present a program on Saturday, March 17, 2018. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Starting at 10:00 a.m., attendees will hear from author Amy Gentry on how to use your character’s motivations to build a suspenseful plot.

The annual Baook and Bake Sale is the primary fundraiser for the Friends of the Library. We need your book donations as soon as possible. Book donations can be dropped off at the Library during working hours. If you have books to donate, please pack them in cardboard boxes. Use separate boxes for fiction and nonfiction, if possible.

8:00 SCRATCH MEETING (JH GYM LOCATED IN BETWEEN HS/ JH (JUST NORTH OF TENNIS COURTS)) 9:00 FIELD EVENTS (JV- 4 ATTEMPTS, VARSITY – 7 TO FINALS) TRIPLE JUMP: JVG, JVB, VG, VB LONG JUMP: JVB, JVG, VB, VG HIGH JUMP: VG, VB, JVG, JVB POLE VAULT: VB, JVG, JVB, VG SHOT PUT: JVG, JVB, VG, VB DISCUS: JVB, VG, VB, JVG 10:00 3200 METER RUN: JVG, VG, JVB, VB 2:00 RUNNING FINALS (WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 1 HR AFTER FIELD EVENTS ARE COMPLETED) WEIGHT MAN RELAY: VB 400 M.

Individuals considering joint replacement surgery are invited to a free “Destination Restore” presentation in Fredericksburg with dinner at Backwoods BBQ (320 FM 2093) on Thurs., March 22. 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 a ...

As planting season gets underway in Mason County, area farmers urge all drivers to watch out for slow-moving vehicles and to share the road. “Many of our farmers are getting their crops in the ground right now and that means a lot of tractors and other large farm equipment is out on the road,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said. Due to the size of farm equipment and the narrowness of many rural roads, tractors, combines, plows and planters often have difficulty ...

The AgriLife Extension Offices of five counties in the Texas Hill Country will hold their annual Wildlife Field Day on April 5, 2018 at the Doss Community Center beginning at 9 AM. The cost is $25.00 and 3 CEU’s will be offered. Lunch is provided. Seminars include: Drones, MLD permits, Deer Necropsy, Native Plants for Wildlife and more.

By now you have heard the score for the Cowgirls basketball game on Friday. I am so proud of these girls and coaches. They made history for Mason. We have enjoyed their season leading up to this game. We would have liked a win, but these girls fought the entire game and gave it their all.

The public is invited to the opening reception for “Local Lens: 13 Photographers” exhibit on Thursday, March 8, 5 pm to 7 pm when Arnold Art Gallery welcomes thirteen photographers from the Brownwood Art Association Photography Group. This will be an opportunity to see Mason landmarks, as well as other places both far and near, through the eyes of accomplished photographers Jim Blake, Nelle Coursey, Pat Coursey, Jack Emsoff, Roger Engle, Rindy Fulcher, Emma Hawthorne, Roger J.

The members of American Legion Fort Mason Post #285 & Ladies Auxiliary invite other veterans, friends and family, and anyone interested in the American Legion to attend our regular monthly meeting to be held at 6:30 pm Thursday March 8, 2018 at the American Legion Post Hall on Post Hill Road (behind the Jail). For more information on this meeting or the American Legion please contact Joaquinn Velez, 218-2049 or Tom Koepke 347-6021.

William Thomas (Tommy) Reardon came into the world in Mason County on a blustery March day, March 25, 1938. His parents, Frantz and Dorothy Zesch Reardon soon learned that their first born was as lively (and windy) as the day of his birth. He was joined by a little brother, Pat less than two years later.

Jane Brenda Brandenberger Zesch, 72, of Mason, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2018, surrounded by her family. A celebration of life will be held at the River of Life Church in Mason, Texas on Friday, March 9, 2018, at 2 PM with Pastor Dave Benefield officiating. A reception to follow at the Grossville Clubhouse. Jane was born on June 11, 1945, and was specially chosen by Sam and Willie Mae Brandenberger.

Delfina Martinez, of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, at the age of 89. Survivors include three children: Manuel Martinez Jr., of Mason, Dora Sanchez and husband John of Fredericksburg and Natalia Ramon and husband Higinio of Mason along with four brothers Adolfo Morquecho, Mike Morquecho and wife Carolina, Ernest Morquecho and wife Rosa, Joe Morquecho and wife Frances, a nephew Freddie Sapien and wife Liz, two sisters Carolina Menchaca and Beverly Morquecho, 9 grandchildren, 2 ...

BH Nobles, III of Camp Air, passed away on March 3, 2018, at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family at his beside at LifeCare Hospital in San Antonio. He was the eldest child of the late BH ‘Babe’ Nobles, Jr. and Gladys Gamel Nobles and was born on October 17, 1948, in Brady, TX. He is survived by Julie Parks Nobles, his wife of forty-five years.

When Funerals Come in Threes.... In a small town, just one funeral can be an emotional experience. For the family, for friends, for neighbors... When someone dies in a small town, a large percentage of the population will have known them well. I suppose that's why this week is a difficult one for so many in our town.

Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, “shared the love” during our Valentines’ fete at the home of Lenore Newsom. By “sharing the love,” I mean that the potluck luncheon was the perfect combination of 9 desserts and 3 entrees, since to us Scarlet Punchers, love equals chocolate.

Recovery Dear Jerry: I am recovering from a lengthy back surgery and yesterday, Monday, 3/5 some kind soul left an azalea plant on my porch, but no note. I would like to thank the person who left this. Please called me at 347-2348 so I can properly thank you and we can chat. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Sherrie Cordero

Gun Reform Consider this: Persons killed with guns in mass shootings since 2012: 154 The common denominator of 154Killed/GUNS is one AR-15. CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods stated that it was immediately ending sales of all assault-style rifles in its stores and would no longer sell high-capacity magazines and that it would not sell any gun to anyone under 21 years of age, regardless of local laws. Dick’S is calling on elected officials to enact what is called “common sense gun refo ...

Assault weapons Dear Editor, Experts agree; putting more guns on school property in the hands of civilians is not going to make students safer. It definitely would not make the teachers carrying weapons safer. When law enforcement arrives to ‘contain the threat’ how are they supposed to know the difference between a pistol-packing teacher and an armed and dangerous person?

Life To The Editor: I am surprised at my experience in Mason. I have lost time, as well as my last dime. I'm hoping for a better future. Sincerely, Carol Chilian

City Voting Dear Editor, I wanted to touch base with the citizens of Mason, as we approach the Spring Season it is time of renewal and a season of many activities. We have many events approaching us. One of which is of the up most importance. The election!! I want to urge the citizens to please get all the information and education about your candidate of choice.

No Knead Oatmeal Bread This is a very interesting bread, from both a texture and a taste standpoint. It’s tender and fluffy, and the combination of the oats and the molasses add a rich and complex flavor. And, best of all, you don’t have to knead it! Mix it up, let it rise, bake it and eat it. Ingredients: 2 ¾ cups all purpose flour ½ cup rolled oats 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 3 tablespoons shortening at room temperature 1 cup water at 110 to 115 degrees 2 ¼ teaspoons dry ...

March 17th is not just St. Patrick’s Day—it’s also the day the library is hosting the Writers’ League workshop for writers. Two successful authors will present programs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be supplied, and admission is free. So if you like to write, drop in—maybe you’ll learn something helpful! DVDs: Rabbit Hole Jack Irish: Season One Daddy’s Home 2 Shoot to Kill Red Tails The Last Brickmaker in America Same Kind of Different As Me Ma ...

Whut? Being as how I’m an Old Fogey, I don’t try to keep up with social media like the young folks do. I have no idea what the newest craze is these days, whether it’s InstaChat or SnapGram or what. I did try Twitter once, and my impression is that it’s a huge electronic conversation where everyone is talking at once, and no one is listening to anything anyone else is saying.

A Ford in His Past… “One thing for sure,” a reader mentioned the other day, “most of your columns are centered on your own ‘back when’ memories.” An easy counter is that just as many pieces are written about their “back when” recollections. Some of the most poignant accounts are from folks 90 or more years of age.

By now you have heard the score for the Cowgirls basketball game on Friday. I am so proud of these girls and coaches. They made history for Mason. We have enjoyed their season leading up to this game. We would have liked a win, but these girls fought the entire game and gave it their all.

Buenos dias, Senorita. Buenos dias, Senor. Como esta usted? Muy bien, gracias. Y usted? Bien, gracias. Adios. That was the first Spanish we non-Mexican kids learned. Back in the second grade. That, and learning to count. Uno, dos, tres. Quatro, cinco, seis. Siete, ocho, nueve, diez. Once, donce… You can chant it like a song. Spanish definitely has its own particular rhythm. As does any language. Two, four, six, eight. Who do we appreciate? Language. Poe ...