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Congratulations to The Judge’s Bench for walking the most miles in the Walk Across Texas campaign during week 4! The Judge’s Bench logged a total of 237.46 miles this past week and will hold bragging rights to the Golden Shoe Trophy! The Judge’s Bench team members include Judge Jerry and Dreu Bearden, Mark and Chel Terrell, Dean and Rebecca Burns, and BC and Sheree Hardin.
Many residents of Mason have noticed the new construction occurring on the east side of town and a few have inquired about the status of the development and asked questions about the general requirements of qualifying for an apartment home. We thought now would be a great time to provide some updates and ensure that correct information was being disseminated.
The construction is still on track to be completed by early to mid-summer.
Back when many of us “children of the 60’s” were burning our bras, a favorite slogan among the newly-liberated was “well-behaved women rarely make history.” On that note, Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, are planning to “go wild” for our April get-together, on Monday, April 9th.
Riata held their membership meeting on Tuesday, March 27th, at the beautiful home of Judy Cordes. Co- Hostesses were Lisa Heath and CJ Reardon. Vice President, Doris Courtright welcomed Ann Scarth to the meeting. Ann has been a nurse for 30 years and is serving as Wesley Nurse under the Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM).
Mason County 4H members completed their 2018 Major Livestock Show season in April. In total, Mason County 4H members entered 236 animals at seven major shows. A great livestock show season for Mason County 4H. Below are the results from each show.
Sandhills Livestock Show (Odessa)
Avery Brooks 1st Place Sheep
Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show (Kerrville)
Aspen Martin 2nd Place and Division Champion Goat
Avery Brooks 3rd Place Sheep
Camille Schmidt 5th Place Goat
Carlto ...
Mason County Judge, Jerry Bearden, has been honored by the Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile to be prepared to handle his duties as county judge.
Judge Bearden was inducted on March 22nd as a Fellow in the Texas Judicial Academy during the 2018 Spring Judicial Education Session. This is the 15th consecutive year that Judge Bearden has received this honor.
The Texas Judicial Academy, a partnership between the Texas Tech University School of Law and the Texas Association of Co ...
03-01-18@0216 Mason EMS and Deputy Horn responded to Hofmann St for a Medical Alarm. It was a false alarm.
03-01-18@0844 Mason EMS responded to N Ave F for a Lift Assist.
03-01-18@1001 Deputy Escobar responded to Ft McKavitt and Pecan for a minor Motor Vehicle Crash.
03-01-18@1149 Deputy Escobar took a Criminal Mischief complaint on Coopers Lane.
03-01-18@1220 Deputy Escobar responded to Hwy 87S for a Reckless Driver.
03-01-18@1713 Mason EMS responded to Doole St for a child.
03-0 ...
“Boss” Lion Jim Heidelberg convened the weekly meeting of the Mason Lions Club on March 27. A total of 40 persons attended, including Kingsland Lion Mona Soland, Mason High School Counselor Melany Canfield, five MHS students and 33 Lions.
“Boss” Jim recognized two visiting seniors from Mason High School, Alana Evans and Brookelyn Doss.
Angel Arredondo, a native of Mason who now lives in San Marcos, was recently crowned Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2018. She will be going to nationals in Grand Rapids, MI, in July to represent people with disabilities from our great state of Texas.
The Ms. Wheelchair America and Ms. Wheelchair Texas Pageants are competitions designed to select the most accomplished and articulate spokeswoman for the millions of disabled Americans.
Congratulations to The Judge’s Bench for walking the most miles in the Walk Across Texas campaign during week 4! The Judge’s Bench logged a total of 237.46 miles this past week and will hold bragging rights to the Golden Shoe Trophy! The Judge’s Bench team members include Judge Jerry and Dreu Bearden, Mark and Chel Terrell, Dean and Rebecca Burns, and BC and Sheree Hardin.
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Mason Elementary Library
PRE-K & KINDER
Who: Students living within MISD who will turn 4 by September 1, 2018
What to Bring: Student birth certificate, student social security card, student shot records, parent/guardian driver’s license, and parent/guardian proof of residency (bill with address)
HEAD START and EARLY HEAD START
Who: Students living within MISD who will turn 18 mos.
288 Texas public schools out of the 1,246 that started One Act Play competition made it to Area. After winning Area, Mason is now in the top 24 of its 2A classification. Mason has been at the Region contest for the last seven consecutive years.
Mason HS won the Area contest with rankings of 1,1,2.
Mason County 4H members completed their 2018 Major Livestock Show season in April. In total, Mason County 4H members entered 236 animals at seven major shows. A great livestock show season for Mason County 4H. Below are the results from each show.
Sandhills Livestock Show (Odessa)
Avery Brooks 1st Place Sheep
Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show (Kerrville)
Aspen Martin 2nd Place and Division Champion Goat
Avery Brooks 3rd Place Sheep
Camille Schmidt 5th Place Goat
Carlto ...
The 7th & 8th grade girls track teams competed very well at the Center Point Pirate Invitational Track Meet on Monday, March 26, 2018. Both 7th & 8th grade girls finished 1st in their divisions as a team.
The individual results are as follows:
7th Grade Girls
100m dash: Madalyn Del Toro, 2nd, 14.90; Mia Weaver, 6th, 15.44
200m dash:
400m dash: Ellie Whittle, 1st, 1:10.17; Chainey Weitz, 3rd, 1:11.75; Delani Bauer, 6th, 1:13.37
800m run: Kinsley Jordan, 1st, 2:51.03; Kate Taylor, 2 ...
To help the next generation become leaders and a foundation of the community, Mason County Farm Bureau invites local high school students to apply for the annual Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Youth Leadership Conference (YLC).
YLC is a unique opportunity for young people to engage in patriotism, free enterprise and leadership opportunities.
“We encourage our youth to take advantage of these opportunities to learn how our American constitution works and engage with other students across Texas, ...
The High School boys and girls golf team took first place honors at the District golf tournament this past Wednesday. The first round was held in Llano Monday the 19th. After the first round of play the Punchers had a 40 shot lead and the Cowgirls a 100 shot lead.
Nan Larrimore and Sherie Clarkson are shown preparing for the Mason Study Club’s afternoon tea scheduled for Sunday, April 29th 3:00 pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
There will be a wonderful selection of teas and scrumptious accompaniments served by the lovely ladies of the Study Club. Tickets are $20.00 each and can be purchased from any Study Club member.
Also available will be $5.00 raffle tickets for any of the following: cozy underground railroad quilt donated by Mary Carlman, ...
Many residents of Mason have noticed the new construction occurring on the east side of town and a few have inquired about the status of the development and asked questions about the general requirements of qualifying for an apartment home. We thought now would be a great time to provide some updates and ensure that correct information was being disseminated.
The construction is still on track to be completed by early to mid-summer.
What do these things have in common: achiote, garam masala, chile habanero, green curry paste, white truffle oil and fresh basil? These are just a few of the ingredients we have gathered for the immense variety of foods being prepared for the Pawtail Party III held on April 14. Second Chance Mason Animal Rescue is having its third annual Pawtail Party beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Back when many of us “children of the 60’s” were burning our bras, a favorite slogan among the newly-liberated was “well-behaved women rarely make history.” On that note, Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, are planning to “go wild” for our April get-together, on Monday, April 9th.
As a friendly reminder, the City of Mason Animal Control would like to remind pet owners to get your cats, dogs, and ferrets vaccinated for rabies.
Due to the fact there have been several confirmed cases of skunks testing positive for rabies within the city of Mason, we feel it is necessary to notify the public and remind them of the importance to vaccinate your pets.
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Mason Elementary Library
PRE-K & KINDER
Who: Students living within MISD who will turn 4 by September 1, 2018
What to Bring: Student birth certificate, student social security card, student shot records, parent/guardian driver’s license, and parent/guardian proof of residency (bill with address)
HEAD START and EARLY HEAD START
Who: Students living within MISD who will turn 18 mos.
The Board of Directors of the Mason Square Museum is hosting a reception at the Museum honoring all of its docents and prospective docents on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30. The Museum is located across from the courthouse at 130 Fort McKavett. This reception is one way the Board would like to say “Thank You” to the many volunteers who make it possible to keep the Museum’s door open and showcasing the history of our community.
Please join us for a fun and informative evening including a ...
Neil Simon Comedy Closes Season 21
Fredericksburg, TX (April 2, 2018) – The box office is now open to the public for the Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC) spring production Barefoot in the Park. The comedy opens on Friday, April 13th and runs weekends, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, till April 29th. The production will have nine performances at the Steve W.
To help the next generation become leaders and a foundation of the community, Mason County Farm Bureau invites local high school students to apply for the annual Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Youth Leadership Conference (YLC).
YLC is a unique opportunity for young people to engage in patriotism, free enterprise and leadership opportunities.
“We encourage our youth to take advantage of these opportunities to learn how our American constitution works and engage with other students across Texas, ...
I trust you had a wonderful Easter Sunday. Our family had our official Easter a week early because Tina worked this weekend. However, the rest of us enjoyed Easter supper together. The kids busted confetti eggs on each other after a feast. I even broke out my stash of chocolate for the kids as I forgot to get them Easter treats.
When: April 17, 2018
Where: Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
103 E. San Antonio St.
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Program: Speaker: Wayne Seipp, retired from NRCS (National Resource Conservation Services). He was the Director of Gillespie County Soil and Water Conservation Services.
Time: Social starts @ 10:00 a.m.
Meeting starts @ 10:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $18.00 per person
Contact: Please RSVP to Kitty-Sue Quinn at 512.644.35808 or [email protected] on or befo ...
The Castell Area Wildlife Management Association will be hosting a pot luck meeting on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Trinity Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Castell, TX. The CA WMA invites anyone to attend who is interested in meeting their neighbors and fellow hunters as well as anyone interested in wildlife management practices.
Mason citizens will vote soon in a local general election for candidates to serve on the city council. A forum has been planned to allow the candidates to express their views so the community can understand their positions and make informed voting choices.
This forum will be held on Thursday, April 12th, 7:00 PM at the Eckert Center.
Mason, TEXAS – April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Bluebonnet CASA is raising awareness about child abuse and neglect and the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers.
When a child is placed in the foster care system due to abuse or neglect, they are often removed from their home and placed in state care – sometimes far away from their family, loved ones and community.
The Concho County Aggies cordially invite you to the 3MC Texas Aggie Muster to be held in Eden on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Each year on San Jacinto Day, Aggies from Menard, Mason, McCulloch, and Concho Counties join to honor those who have passed on since the last Roll Call.
Spring Is Bustin' Out All Over...
The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical, Carousel, has one of my favorite Broadway songs. The residents of the little New England town featured in the play have finally welcomed the warmer days of summer, and they burst into a dancing and singing frenzy, proclaiming, "June is bustin' out all over...."
They lament how April had seemed to be the end of winter; but, never quite made it.
There is a growing trend in the pet industry for pet sitters to care for pets in the comfort of their familiar environment—their own home! Pet owners (pet parents) are looking for trustworthy care and peace of mine for their pets when they are away from home.
Pet sitter organizations today are nationwide and international.
Gerry,
The times I’ve written letters to the editor can be counted on one hand with fingers left over. After reading the March 14 issue, I felt compelled to write regarding Jane Zesch’s final column & your column.
I was moved by both. Having two to three hundred funeral/memorial services in my pastoral career, I encouraged people to do what you suggested & what Jane did.
Integrity
Some scholars think that mankind invented language for the purposes of deception. They believe that a persons true nature and intentions can be revealed solely by their actions, no words needed. There have been lots and lots of words flying around lately pertaining to the upcoming elections in the city of Mason.
No Knead Cinnamon/Raisin/Pecan Bread
As those of you who regularly read this column know, 95% of the recipes I share with you are recipes that I’ve collected (borrowed/stolen?) over the years from friends, relatives, cook books and the internet. I always try to give credit to the person or organization that supplied me with the recipe.
I have two important reminders for this week. Tomorrow the Bloodmobile will be in our parking lot from 4:00-6:45 p.m. You may call Ann Scarth at 347-5983 to make an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. Then on Friday the Friends of the Library Book & Bake Sale begins with the preview sale for FOL members from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Who’s counting?
How many have to die each year before something is done? Evidently that number is somewhere between 140,000 and 328,000. Birds. No one really knows for sure how many avian deaths are the direct result of wind turbines, because people lie. That may come as a shock, I realize, but if everyone told the truth you wouldn’t need me.
Tomorrows and Yesterdays…
In his 40-year career as a National Weather Service meteorologist, he spent most of his time predicting the near future. As a retiree, he’s studying “the far back,” immersed now in learning of a much-ballyhooed highway a century ago.
Genesis of the latter of Fort Worth’s Dan Smith began with a bike ride on abandoned pavement between Aledo and Weatherford, and discovery of an old “Bankhead Highway” street sign.
His head swimming with questions, Smi ...
I trust you had a wonderful Easter Sunday. Our family had our official Easter a week early because Tina worked this weekend. However, the rest of us enjoyed Easter supper together. The kids busted confetti eggs on each other after a feast. I even broke out my stash of chocolate for the kids as I forgot to get them Easter treats.
Diamonds and daisies.
Diamonds and daisies.
They kinda go together.
Especially in April.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
They are also the official gem for April.
Look for some at The Thing Is.
Beautiful jewelry abounds.
According to one source, diamonds stand for love and affection.
Long, long ago, women wore diamonds to ensure longevity.
And protect against mental illness.
HRM the Queen must sport a hefty one.
Her longevity has thus proven itself.
As has her m ...
