May 30, 2018 Issue

With warmer temperatures upon us, being outdoors is a great way to spend time with friends and family, especially at a picnic! Having a picnic is a fun way to change up your mealtime. However, the Texas heat can wreak havoc if food is not handled or cooled properly. To prevent contracting food borne illnesses, Amy Valdez, a health specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recommends taking precautionary measures when preparing your picnic meal: Wash your hands with soap and war ...

Kerrville, Texas (May 24, 2018) - On Saturday, May 12 Schreiner University officially conducted the spring commencement ceremony. The May 2018 Commencement Ceremony was Schreiner University’s 36th baccalaureate graduation since conferring its first four-year degrees in 1984. In total, 193 completed their degree requirements and 175 students walked the stage to receive their degree in front of 1,650 friends and family. Schreiner University is an independent coeducational liberal arts unive ...

“Boss” Lion Jim Heidelberg convened the weekly meeting of the Mason Lions Club on May 22. Thirty-five persons were present, including six guests and two caged diamondback rattlesnakes affectionately known as “Death” and “Taxes”. Lion Marty Bentson presented his co-worker and guest, Bryan Page. Lion Trey Carrington welcomed his guest, Don Gray, owner of The Fish Camp on the Llano River at Hedwigs Hill.

Congratulations to the Seniors that crossed the stage Friday night and are now getting ready for the next adventures in their lives. Here in Mason the summer heat has finally arrived and school is out so the kids are free and likely underfoot. Luckily we managed to find enough young adults that wanted to be lifeguards, and now that they too are out of school we are preparing the City swimming pool for summer fun.

Hill Country Memorial (HCM) is pleased to announce it has received a $1.5 million dollar grant from The Cailloux Foundation for the support of the expansion and renovation of the HCM Obstetrics (OB) Department. Furthermore, HCM announces that the Women’s Pavilion will be renamed the Kathleen C. Cailloux Birthing Center in honor of the support and generosity of The Cailloux Foundation. In 2018, HCM was recognized by the Women’s Choice Award as an America’s Best Hospital for Obstetrics ...

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.

On May 13th, the Boys headed to the State Golf Tournament in Austin. Sophomores; Aaron Reardon, Kyle Montoya, seniors; Matt Finn, Stan Stultz and Emanuel Martinez all took part in a marvelous journey. The air was full of excitement for we were among the top 12 teams in the state.

Kerrville, Texas (May 24, 2018) - On Saturday, May 12 Schreiner University officially conducted the spring commencement ceremony. The May 2018 Commencement Ceremony was Schreiner University’s 36th baccalaureate graduation since conferring its first four-year degrees in 1984. In total, 193 completed their degree requirements and 175 students walked the stage to receive their degree in front of 1,650 friends and family. Schreiner University is an independent coeducational liberal arts unive ...

Don’t miss out on all the summer reading fun at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill Street! Big and Cash, owned by Lenore and Tommy Newsom, will eagerly be waiting to read with you on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. beginning June 4. Read to Swim also begins June 4 and will be on Mondays through Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Don’t miss out on all the summer reading fun at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill Street! Big and Cash, owned by Lenore and Tommy Newsom, will eagerly be waiting to read with you on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. beginning June 4. Read to Swim also begins June 4 and will be on Mondays through Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Samuel Shelton, a visiting artist from Meridian, Texas will demonstrate master painting techniques Saturday morning June 2, beginning at 10:00, in the Stribling Room, Mason Public Library. For the demonstration, the artist says he will “be adding color to a portrait gray scale under-painting. This is a process that dates back to the Renaissance and reflects the process with oil used to capture light developed by Flemish masters.” He adds “this process of using a fully prepared monochr ...

The Odeon Summer Concerts lineup is set and will kick off June 16 with the Guy Forsyth Band. Show time is 7:00 PM and tickets are $20 per person. Guy Forsyth is an award-winning blues musician with gripping, powerful vocals who delivers energetic yarns about love, the government, and the apocalypse, to name just a few.

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.

Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 4, in the HEB activity room at Hill Country University Center in Fredericksburg. Club member Mark Ward will present a summer preview of the outer planets – Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars – all of which have favorable oppositions this year. He will talk about when they are their best, and what one might expect to see.

Local photo historian Don Day will present a new program in the Stribling Room of the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill Street, on June 5 at 6:00. It's titled "Mason through the Vintage Lens," interpreting Mason County's people and places with vintage style. He has three areas of focus: Places and Faces Here, The Edifices Here, and What Edifies Us Here. Don has created a unique and fascinating exhibit with some of his photos, which are currently displayed in the foye ...

This was another blessed week. It rained. My gauge had almost half an inch. The wind was blowing so hard, I don’t think much went in the gauge. Several people at church reported more rain, but they also had hail. Grandkids picked up lots of sticks, and Scott came over to mow grass.

Kendall Cruz Ramirez peacefully passed away in her parents’ arms shortly before her fifth month of life. She came into this world December 29,2017, at 14 ounces and was 10 inches long and surprisingly cried during her first moments of life; doctors and nurses knew she was feisty and were constantly reminding everyone of her strong spirit and keep-fighting attitude.

Jack Edmiston, age 90, of Voca, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Brady. Jack was born September 2, 1927, in Brady to John Errett “Eric” Edmiston and Lillis Ella (Eubank) Edmiston. He married Minnetta Hendrix on January 16, 1947, in Brady. He was a rancher and received numerous 1st place awards, plaques and trophies from the Mason Auction Company and Llano Livestock Auction Company.

Do I Play Favorites? Kinda! Ever since I put the length limit back in place on the Letters to the Editor, I've had to endure writer after writer accusing me of being unfair in how I decide who gets published and who does not. Of course, the complaints never actually address whether or not I agree with the author, or with their viewpoint on a topic.

Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins This simple little recipe will result in your having a dozen of the most moist, delicious blueberry muffins you’ve ever tried. The biggest problem is trying to keep from eating them all in one sitting! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk ¾ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping ½ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ teaspoon vanil ...

Our summer reading programs begin next Monday, June 4th, and we’re so excited! They are for children who will be in pre-K to Grade 5 next school year. Read with a Dog will be at 11:00 a.m. each Monday, and Read to Swim is from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursday.

In Memory The couple had not been overly religious, but when their son was about ten years old they decided they should start taking him to church. Their first Sunday morning back, he sat quietly through the sermon in unfamiliar territory, fidgeting only when absolutely necessary. They decided to attend evening worship also, and the boy resigned himself to another long, boring ride in the pew.

Mere Words Don’t Stand a Chance… They came up with clever nicknames, many of them adopted after much head-scratching and some the result of “blind hog luck.” One came on opening day of Yankee Stadium in 1923, when baseball darling George Herman (Babe) Ruth blasted one of his longest-ever homeruns. What a happy day for Yankee fans in the “house that Ruth built!” He became “the sultan of swat.” Fans also called him “The Babe,” another grandiose moniker honoring his 22 co ...

This was another blessed week. It rained. My gauge had almost half an inch. The wind was blowing so hard, I don’t think much went in the gauge. Several people at church reported more rain, but they also had hail. Grandkids picked up lots of sticks, and Scott came over to mow grass.

Fine. Be that way. O very, merry month of May. June’s in the wings. Just waiting to come onstage. So go ahead. Leave. You didn’t last very long. In fact, you sped right by. Or so it seems. But you packed a wallop while you were here. You brought rain. And wind. Tons of wildflowers. And tornados (to some). And 90-degree days. You brought the worst pollen in years. And allergies. Asthma. Pneumonia. Bronchitis. Flu. And the infamous cough that last ...