May 23, 2018 Issue

The Bob Bullock Texas History Museum is the official history museum of Texas. The Bullock collaborates with more than seven hundred museums, libraries, archives, and individuals to display original historical artifacts and produce exhibitions that illuminate and celebrate Texas history and culture. Nearly 8 million visitors from all over the world have explored Texas history and culture at the Bullock Texas State History Museum since it opened in 2001. The newest exhibition, RODEO!

INDIANAPOLIS – Hardin-Simmons track and field athlete Hasanai 'Go' Chanriang has qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Championship in the 400 hurdles. Chanriang has the sixth-best time among the 20 qualifiers with a 52.41. He actually ran a career-best 52.33 at Texas Tech but it was adjusted for elevation. He will be looking to become the second Division III all-American for the Cowboys.

Twenty-nine Mason Lions met on May 15. Also present were two guests. Lion Gene Gammill introduced Randy Maenius, County Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency. Randy told members he plans to join the Mason Lions Club. Lion Ken Cordero introduced his guest, Hector Gonzalez, who recently returned to live in Mason. “Boss” Lion Jim Heidelberg read the Nominating Committee’s slate for 2018-2019: President, Marty Bentson; First Vice President, Michael Murphy; Second Vice Preside ...

Last week’s City Commission meeting was well attended and moved reasonable smoothly through the agenda, and now the City is served by a full group of elected officials entrusted to make the wisest and most representative decisions for our town. In addition to canvassing the election and swearing in the two elected Commissioners as well as myself, we appointed Commissioner Pledger as Mayor Pro Tem to provide a leadership role if I am unavailable or unable, approved the use of the swimming po ...

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material found in every living thing. DNA is the basis for determining if you will be human, animal, plant or other form of life. The DNA is the “book” that holds the codes to hair, eye, and skin color. It also takes characteristics from parents and programs them in to their offspring.

Registration for the annual youth cheer camp has begun. This camp is for ages 4 years old through rising 8th-graders. Pick up forms in the offices at school or the administration office on the square. The camp will be held Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th from 9:00 - 12:00.

The Mason Tennis Team and its 12 state qualifiers traveled to College Station on Thursday and Friday to compete in the State UIL Tennis Tournament. Mason would capture four state championships and three 2nd place finishes by the end of play on Friday adding to the 92 previous state championships.

St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioners honored its MHS seniors at Mass on Sunday, May 20. The seniors were introduced and presented gifts. A reception was held in the Parish Hall after Mass. Congratulations Class of 2018. We are very proud of all of you and wish you the best in the future!

Enrollment for the 2018 Summer Program is underway for Kingdom Kids, River of Life’s Mom’s Day Out program. Kingdom Kids mission is to provide a loving, Christ-centered environment where children are nurtured and mother’s needs are met. Summer activities for children ages 3 months to 5th grade include age appropriate Bible stories, music time, crafts, baking, and recreation time. This summer we will be offering (2) three week sessions for ages 3 months – 5th grade.

INDIANAPOLIS – Hardin-Simmons track and field athlete Hasanai 'Go' Chanriang has qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Championship in the 400 hurdles. Chanriang has the sixth-best time among the 20 qualifiers with a 52.41. He actually ran a career-best 52.33 at Texas Tech but it was adjusted for elevation. He will be looking to become the second Division III all-American for the Cowboys.

The Mason Punchers defeated Charlotte 2-0 on Friday in Kerrville in the Class 2A regional quarterfinal round as Emanuel Martinez and Otto Wofford combined to throw a no hitter. The pitching was strong on both sides. The Punchers struck out nine. Emanuel Martinez got the start for the Punchers. He surrendered zero runs and zero hits over six innings, striking out six and walking zero.

Registration for the annual youth cheer camp has begun. This camp is for ages 4 years old through rising 8th-graders. Pick up forms in the offices at school or the administration office on the square. The camp will be held Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th from 9:00 - 12:00.

This is the weekend, the event we have all been waiting for! (That is to say, at least at the Senior Center.) There is still time to get tickets for the Mason Senior Center fund raiser. You can expect a good time with some medicinal humor at our Tumbleweed Smith guest speaker event.

Does your groundwater production have an impact on the river flow along your neighbor’s property?: House Natural Resources Committee meeting to study influence of groundwater pumping on surface water flows in San Saba River basin BRADY - Increased demand for water resources statewide has highlighted the potential influence of groundwater pumping on adjoining surface water resources, including on spring flow, tributaries, or rivers, and the need for additional science and management solu ...

The April 4th article submitted by Riata to the Mason County News indicated that Riata had passed a motion to acquire a “wildflower grant for the central area” of Heritage Park. The article should have stated, according to official minutes of the meeting, that Riata would “look into” a grant for adding wildflowers to Heritage Park with permission of the County Commissioners.

The Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board will be holding its required election to replace one director from each of their three districts. Mason County is represented in District Two along with 12 other counties. Three members currently represent these 12 counties. Nominations are due by July 9, 2018 to P.O.

Enrollment for the 2018 Summer Program is underway for Kingdom Kids, River of Life’s Mom’s Day Out program. Kingdom Kids mission is to provide a loving, Christ-centered environment where children are nurtured and mother’s needs are met. Summer activities for children ages 3 months to 5th grade include age appropriate Bible stories, music time, crafts, baking, and recreation time. This summer we will be offering (2) three week sessions for ages 3 months – 5th grade.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, was founded as a day for those who have died in our nation’s service. Here in Mason County, members of the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, and volunteers, place more than 700 American flags on the graves of Mason veterans, located in more than twenty-five cemeteries throughout the county.

Sue Kaan hands on acryclic prickly pear cactus demo on Monday, June 4th, 10:00 a.m. - Noon. $5 The monthly demo at the Llano Fine Art Guild will be held Monday, June 4th at 10:00 am. The hands on demo will be presented by Sue Kaan from Mason, Texas. Sue will be demonstrating how to paint prickly pear cactus with the beautiful yellow blooms that have been so plentiful this year. Canvas, acrylic paints and brushes will be supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own. Sue Kaan moved to ...

Dr. Joe Wilkinson from the Community Joint Center in San Angelo will present a program on knee and hip surgery with the latest on robotic surgery at the Stribling Room of the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St. He will speak at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29.

Beginning in June, the Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center will offer small group swim and aquatic exercise classes for children. The Parent & Tot swim classes are designed for children aged 12 to 36 months old and their parents or caregivers. Classes familiarize children with the water, teach simple movements, and build trust between parent and child. “The classes encourage young children to explore the water in a fun and safe way,” said instructor Diane Patteson.

The Bob Bullock Texas History Museum is the official history museum of Texas. The Bullock collaborates with more than seven hundred museums, libraries, archives, and individuals to display original historical artifacts and produce exhibitions that illuminate and celebrate Texas history and culture. Nearly 8 million visitors from all over the world have explored Texas history and culture at the Bullock Texas State History Museum since it opened in 2001. The newest exhibition, RODEO!

Rain makes me smile. I don’t know how much it rained but we are so grateful for the rain. School is out Friday, May 25th, ending with graduation. The kids are happy. Grandma is wondering what the summer holds in store for us. Happy Birthday to Gary Donop on May 27th. Happy Anniversary to Emeth and Willie Bauer on May 23rd and William and Lisa Howard on May 28th. Make yours a good week.

When: June 19, 2018 Where: Buzzie’s BBQ 213 Schreiner St. Kerrville, TX 78028 Speaker: Our program for this month will be a “Get To Know The Members” with games and fun. 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 call or text to Kitty-Sue Quinn at 512-644-3508 or [email protected] on or before June 12, 2018 Directions: From Sidney Baker, turn west on Schreiner St.

Paula Jane Elkinton, 65, of Weatherford, TX, gained her wings on Wednesday May 16th 2018. She was born July 30th 1952, in Rule, Texas, to Paul and Fay Little. She was married twice in her life to Jack Timms and Jim Elkinton. Paula was a long time resident of central Texas with the occasional stop in Oklahoma throughout her life.

Opal Jean Norton, 85, of Austin and formerly of Mason, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born on November 19, 1932, in Love County, Oklahoma to Thomas Roy and Lillie Grace Brawley Estes. She grew up in Mason but lived in San Martin, California and Brady as well. Opal had a servant’s heart, and this was apparent by how she lived her life.

St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioners honored its MHS seniors at Mass on Sunday, May 20. The seniors were introduced and presented gifts. A reception was held in the Parish Hall after Mass. Congratulations Class of 2018. We are very proud of all of you and wish you the best in the future!

Here Come the Graduates of 2018! Last week, we were focused on one goal - - get the 2018 Graduation Supplement to press by Friday. This is one of those special publications that requires SO many people, all working together at breakneck speed. And, we have to also work around the impossible schedules of over 50 teenagers who are having trouble concentrating on any one item for longer than five minutes. But, we all got it done. Whether it was Kelly Guice getting me the senior portraits ( ...

217 words Gun Control It’s not comfortable to change one’s views, especially when law supports that view. In the case of the Second Amendment, surely it is time to acknowledge its intent and how that intent has been twisted. It is obvious to me that Amendment II exists to protect the right of a state to maintain a “well-regulated militia.” That has always been how A.II was understood and this “collective” approach was validated in a 1939 Supreme Court decision.

Buckeye Brownie Cookies courtesy: Delish.com These are scandously good cookies. The base is a boxed brownie mix of your choice, and as you know, there are lots of choice out there! I selected Dunkin Hines Extra Moist, but any of them will do, and the original recipe calls for the 19.5 ounce “family size.” I’ve made them with the regular, 18 ounce size as well, and cannot tell any difference.

Since high school graduation is coming up soon, I was thinking about those former students who may not have gotten their diplomas. The library partners with Howard College to provide online GED preparation. We’ve had several people use this program and pass the tests, so it seems to be effective preparation.

The circle of life (and death) Ron White says you can’t fix stupid. Nature sometimes tries anyway. For example, three friends recently found a couple of kittens in a San Antonio alley, and decided to take the little furballs in and adopt them. A day and a half later, after numerous failed attempts to get the critters to take kitten milk, and no telling how many bites and scratches, the three gave up and called San Antonio Animal Care Services, who came and took the kittens off their hands ...

A Most Unusual Day… The day was picture perfect--A+ in every way. It was the kind prayed for by brides planning garden weddings, and dreamed of by photographers challenged to shoot pictures for world class chamber of commerce brochures. It may have been the kind of day that inspired the psalmist David--beholding his God and His almighty power--to write the 23rd Psalm more than 3,000 years ago. For the 34 senior adults from our church who toured Dallas’ fabulous Arboretum and Botanic ...

Rain makes me smile. I don’t know how much it rained but we are so grateful for the rain. School is out Friday, May 25th, ending with graduation. The kids are happy. Grandma is wondering what the summer holds in store for us. Happy Birthday to Gary Donop on May 27th. Happy Anniversary to Emeth and Willie Bauer on May 23rd and William and Lisa Howard on May 28th. Make yours a good week.

Bee brush blooming. Gnats in your ear. And eyes. And nose. As we cross over the bridge from Spring to Summer. Unmistakable here in the Hill Country. Wildflowers still blooming—wildly. But things are heating up. Add to that the wondrous rains we had and— Poof. Everything reaching, sprouting, growing, doubling, and bursting with longing to be all it can be. And all that it’s meant to be. A seed being a wondrous thing. A seed already containing what it is within its ...