November 21, 2018 Issue

Officials in McCulloch County, including the McCulloch County Commissioners, the Brady City Council, the Brady School Board, the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corporation scheduled a community meeting to respond to questions regarding the recent announcement of the closing of three of the sand mine operations in the county.

47 boys hunted with Operation Orphans, Inc. Saturday, November 17, and harvested 63 animals. The boys came from Gulf Coast Trades Center, New Waverly; Collard Foster Home, Walnut Springs; Cox Foster Home, Orange; Araujo/Castro Foster Home, Elmendorf; Sweeten Home, Brownwood; Boys and Girls Country, Hockley; and West Texas Boys Ranch, San Angelo.

Lion president Marty Bentson opened the November 13 meeting by recognizing the guest of Lion Canfield, Spider Johnson. Lion Lehmberg introduced a resolution of nomination and support for Lion Joel Kuykendall to the position of second vice-governor of District 2-1A of the Texas Lions Club. The Mason Lions Club approved the resolution unanimously.

Mason High School hosted the 7th annual College and Career Day on Friday, November 9th, sponsored by the Career and Technology Department and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). College and Career Day offers MHS students the opportunity to interact with professionals from various career backgrounds as well as university and military recruiters.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and the weeks of Advent, may we take time to consider the many ways in which we are truly blessed. Monica and I just returned from two weeks of being out of town and as always the reminders of how and why our hometown is so great surround us immediately.

Monday, Nov. 12, the teachers and students of the Mason Elem. 4th grade treated the Veterans of the community with great respect & dignity by inviting all Veterans to a Hot Dog lunch with all the trimmings, beverage and a wonderful table of cookies. This was the 7th year for the 4th to host the event and the manor of announcements is by a hand written letter to a Veteran, inviting them to the lunch via US mail and after lunch, each veteran was given a painted poster w/ signatures of the 4th ...

The Punchers met up with the Milano Eagles last Friday in Burnet for the Bi-District playoff, and fans were not disappointed. The Punchers established a significant lead in the first quarter, scoring four times and pulling out ahead by 28 points. The first quarter scores were: An Otto Wofford pass to Roman Coe who raced 36 yards for the touchdown; A Wofford pass to Klay Klaerner who made the final 12 yard run for the second score; A Jase Eckert 70 yard run; and, A Wofford pass to Ty ...

The Mason Junior High competed at the Miles One Act Play Festival on November 14. These students sacrificed their extra time to create a memorable and funny production, working at lunch time just two days a week and only few out-of- school rehearsals. The play placed third while Kate Taylor and Linden Chapman were awarded All Star Cast.

FIRST GRADE A Honor Roll Kyson Barnett Dominic Barros Cali Bierschwale Matthew Bierschwale Emersyn Boyd Mila Carrillo Tyson Crocker Myles Dyson Jager Eckert Holt Grote Brynlee Halamicek Shane Haley Henry Hills Taylor Holbert Kaden James Mason Jarvis Olivia Langehennig Diego Martinez Isaac Mora Adalynn Morquecho Madison Ontiveroz Jackson Peel Caycen Potter Tanner Reichenau Areli Resendiz Blake Row Ashly Ruiz Clara Schmidt Landyn Smith ...

FIRST GRADE A Honor Roll Kyson Barnett Dominic Barros Cali Bierschwale Matthew Bierschwale Emersyn Boyd Mila Carrillo Tyson Crocker Myles Dyson Jager Eckert Holt Grote Brynlee Halamicek Shane Haley Henry Hills Taylor Holbert Kaden James Mason Jarvis Olivia Langehennig Diego Martinez Isaac Mora Adalynn Morquecho Madison Ontiveroz Jackson Peel Caycen Potter Tanner Reichenau Areli Resendiz Blake Row Ashly Ruiz Clara Schmidt Landyn Smith ...

Mason Cowgirls vs. Goldthwaite Tuesday, 11/13 Mason 16—24—14—8 = 62 G’waite 4—9—4—9 = 26 Scoring—Pr. Anastas 2, A. Guice 3, Hanscheck 3, Pe. Anastas 8, T. Guice 9, Magnus 14, Armstrong 7, Fisher 3, Cano 13. Rebounds—Pr. Anastas 1, A. Guice 2, Hanscheck 4, Pe. Anastas 3, T. Guice 4, Magnus 14, Fisher 6, Cano 12. Assists—Pr.

Mason High School hosted the 7th annual College and Career Day on Friday, November 9th, sponsored by the Career and Technology Department and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). College and Career Day offers MHS students the opportunity to interact with professionals from various career backgrounds as well as university and military recruiters.

Monday, Nov. 12, the teachers and students of the Mason Elem. 4th grade treated the Veterans of the community with great respect & dignity by inviting all Veterans to a Hot Dog lunch with all the trimmings, beverage and a wonderful table of cookies. This was the 7th year for the 4th to host the event and the manor of announcements is by a hand written letter to a Veteran, inviting them to the lunch via US mail and after lunch, each veteran was given a painted poster w/ signatures of the 4th ...

River of Life Church is hosting its fourth annual Senior Citizen Angel Tree! The last several years, we have enjoyed the great privilege of helping meet the needs of a humble group of precious individuals in our community: our senior citizens. Many senior citizens live on a fixed income which may barely cover necessities such as shelter, medication, and food.

Two in a row at the Odeon Theater in Mason. Marcia Ball performed before a packed house Saturday, November 17 at the Odeon and Joe Ely performs Saturday December 8. Each was named Texas Musician of the Year, Ball 2018 and Ely 2016. Ball was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame and Ely was inducted into the Austin Chronicle Hall of Fame.

Alpha Beta Psi will be hosting its annual Light Up Our Town Saturday, November 24th 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be arriving by fire truck at 4:00 p.m. They will be on the courthouse porch, so parents bring your cameras. Thank you to the Little Tykes Express of Mason who will be on the courthouse lawn giving train rides, Mason Building Supply for donating the bounce house and the Mason High School Art Club who will be doing face painting.

Central Texas Electric Cooperative will be collecting toys at all four of their offices in Fredericksburg, Kingsland, Llano and Mason until mid-December. At the Fredericksburg headquarters, CTEC is working with the Rotary Club of Fredericksburg in their Toys for Tots program which collects, wraps and delivers Christmas presents to needy children in Gillespie County.

Happy Thanksgiving. Our family is looking forward to a day of visiting with family and lots of food. Take time to count your blessings and be thankful for everyone and everything that you cherish. There will be no class meeting at the Art United Methodist Church this week. The Men’s Choir will practice November 27 at 6. The Community Choir Cantata will be December 2 at 6 at St.

Bluebonnet CASA needs your help this holiday season! We have a few items we still need to complete our Christmas shopping for our children. We are in need of the following: batteries (mostly AA and AAA), gift boxes (all sizes), pajamas, socks, diapers, and Legos. Also, we need 2 boy’s bikes (11 year old and 7 year old) and 3 girl's bikes (5 year old, 4 year old, and 3 year old).

Ray Otto Lubke of Brady, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. An only child, Ray was born to Otto and Ella Lubke on May 27, 1941. He was raised in Eden and attended school in Eden graduating in 1959. He then attended ASU(San Angelo College) and graduated from Texas Tech in 1963.

Lila Jo Polk of Mason passed away Thursday November 15, 2018, at the age of 88. Memorial arrangements are pending with burial to be at Gooch Cemetery. Lila Jo was born near Pontotoc, Texas on Thursday, October 9, 1930, to Ossie and Lois (Underwood) Chew. She attended elementary school in Pontotoc.

Koby Smith, of Mason, passed away on Sunday, November 18, at the age of 33. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be in next week's edition.

Joshua Kyle Zesch was born June 18, 1999, to Roy and Julie Zesch of San Angelo, TX. Joshua passed away November 17, 2018, in a single vehicle accident. Joshua is survived by his parents Roy and Julie Zesch of San Angelo and 9 siblings, Annie Zesch of San Angelo, Jenny McClure and husband Justin of San Angelo, Patty Rivera and husband Alex of Midland, Joy Zesch, Jimmie Zesch, Michael Zesch, Matthew Zesch, Stella Zesch, and Amy Zesch all of San Angelo.

Edward (Eddie) Simon, age 94, passed away peacefully at New Haven Assisted Living in Kyle, Texas, on November 14, 2018. He was born to Frank Simon and Mary Gerdes Simon Chunn in Mason, Texas on October 6, 1924. He attended school at Grossville and Mason until enlisting, at the age of 17, in the U.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated it in 1621, some 397 years ago. It became an official America holiday December 26, 1941, 77 years ago when President Roosevelt signed a Bill making it Federal Law. The spiritual discipline of giving thanks is best defined in I Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” The operating words in this passage is ...

On the Countdown to 60 On Saturday, November 24th, I'll be turning 59 years old. While not considered a "milestone" birthday, it is notable, as it marks the end of my 50s standing on the precipice of 60. I plan on thoroughly enjoying my last year as a 50-something. My 50s have been a wonderful decade, and I've had so many incredible moments and experiences that I can only hope the 60s will be just as great.

Dear Mason: I was privileged to be a guest at the Veterans’ Day celebration at the school Monday, November 12th, hosted by the 4th grade. I personally was escorted through the lunch line and attended to by Sy and Hudson, who sat with me throughout my meal. After our meal we adjourned to the gym, where the Middle School band put on a wonderful concert of patriotic music. Additionally, the scouts posted the colors, the 3rd graders sang to us, and we veterans were recognized by the branc ...

Gerry, We live in a capitalistic/socialistic country. This mix seems to have worked very well for generations. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, FEMA, federal highways, public schools, USDA etc. are social programs that make our country strong. Nancy Sterling

Letter to the Editor and Mason Readers, I look forward to the day when more members of our community remember the difference between informed opinion and inflammatory nonsense. Kim Paxson

Democrats! In response to last week’s unkind Letter to the Editor: Yes, Beto lost...for now. And so did his authentic, impassioned, people-powered, unite the country, equality for all, grass roots agenda...which judging from the close race and votes cast, was admired by a whole lot of Texans. So I thank him and his hard-working campaign for all their effort.

Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits courtesy: King Arthur Flour While pumpkin is considered to be a “seasonal” food offering, I find that the taste of it appeals to me year around. If you want something a bit different and it isn’t quite Thanksgiving, give yourself some thanks and make up a batch of these.

As most of you know, the library will close at noon today and will reopen on Monday, November 26th. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! DVDs: Avengers: Infinity War Ocean’s 8 Elementary: Season 6 Victor Papillon I’ll Be Seeing You Poldark: Season 4 An Interview with God The Last Sharknado The Farmer’s Daughter Destination Wedding Audiobooks: The Nöel Stranger by Richard Paul Evans (CD F EVA Noe.2) The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor (CD F GAY ...

Intelligence offsets Martin Luther is credited with starting what is commonly known as the Reformation movement, 501 years ago. On 31 October 1517 Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the chapel in Wittenberg, Germany. Number 82 blasted the idea of ‘papal indulgences,’ in which people were allowed to pay money in order to gain forgiveness of sins, either their own sins or the sins of those who had already died, and were ostensibly suffering in purgatory.

Blessings at Thanksgiving… In 1940, novelist Thomas Wolfe’s best known work, published posthumously, made a strong claim in its title: You Can’t Go Home Again. During a 10-day November visit to Texas, now Kansan Ray Hildebrand proved him wrong. In effect, the composer of “Hey, Paula”--the number one popular song in the United States and free world early in 1963--took up where he left off more than 55 years ago.

Happy Thanksgiving. Our family is looking forward to a day of visiting with family and lots of food. Take time to count your blessings and be thankful for everyone and everything that you cherish. There will be no class meeting at the Art United Methodist Church this week. The Men’s Choir will practice November 27 at 6. The Community Choir Cantata will be December 2 at 6 at St.

Thank goodness. Thanksgiving. Thankfully it’s here. Thank you one and all. Thank yourself. Even if no one else does. Go ahead. Give yourself a pat on the back. Or a nice hug. No hubris implied. Nor vainglory. Just acknowledging yourself. For being there. Or knowing when to leave. For pitching in. Or staying out of the way. Thank yourself. For yourself. For all that you’ve done. And for doing nothing. Just being. Giving. Receiving. Can’t have ...