January 16, 2019 Issue

Wesley Simon, at left, won the rifle by a coin toss. Sutton Silerio, at right, and Wesley were tied with probably the lowest score in 42 years. There were a few bigger bucks with bigger scores; but, please remember that for all that enter the contest, one of the biggest rules is that you must preregister!!!! Everyone at Short Stop appreciates all who entered the contest, and sends out their congratulations to each and every one of them.

Operation Orphans, Inc. enjoyed another successful season of the “Take a Child Hunting” program. During the three hunts held during the 2018-2019 season, 148 boys harvested 183 animals. A hunt scheduled for girls in October had to be cancelled due to the extremely wet conditions throughout the hill country. During 2018 Operation Orphans, Inc.

January 9 was declared Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and the VFW of Mason honored the group with a lunch at Nacho’s Café at which, we had 17 to attend. A plaque was drawn up and presented to our Sheriff, Buster Nixon, on behalf of all the agencies to show our appreciation. Joining us in the funding was Martin and Phyllis Leatherwood, of Leatherwood Chapels and it was our distinct pleasure to show our pride and acknowledge of the efforts of our Law Enforcement.

Emanuel Martinez, a May 2018 graduate of Mason High School, was known as ‘E-man’ during his Puncher days! He enlisted in the military upon graduation. Recently, he graduated from Marine Corps MCRD, San Diego, CA. Through his 13 week “Boot Camp”, he was attached to Delta Co., Platoon # 1066. Upon his graduation, he was honored with his first promotion to Private First Class as signified by the Chevron sewn on his sleeves. Most recruits who complete their boot camp training come int ...

Alpha Beta Psi Sorority members met with members of the Mason County EMS last week to present a check from the Operation Christmas Greeting fundraiser. Left to Right: Nikki Watson, Hux and Koda Geistweidt, Thatch Martin, Thain Martin, ABP President Anna Dominguez, Adelita Cantu, Christy Barnett - Operation Christmas Greeting Coordinator, and Emily Abernathy.

The 2018 winners of the Mason Bank Bonus Bucks "Shop at Home" promotion were awarded their cash prizes last week. Lef to right: Gladys Kaderka, Diane Esquell, Marissa Carter, Brenda Davis, Joyce Durst and Mason Bank President, Thom Canfield. Other winners were: Barbara Arteaga, Katherine Groves, Mark Shaw, & Larry Haines.

Lion president Marty Bentson opened the January 8 meeting of the Mason Lions Club. Lion Charlie Reichenau introduced the guest speaker, Bart Mason, who grew up in Post, Texas. C.W. Post (of Post Toasties, Post Grape Nuts, and Postum fame) founded the city in about 1907 as an idyllic town. Bart’s family farmed in the area, and after he graduated from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, he wanted to make a career of farming, against his father’s wishes. After a few years of windsto ...

We are already at mid-January and most of the people I talk with are still trying to get started with the new year. The weather is definitely “winter in Texas” with cold temperatures near freezing part of the week and a spring-like 70’s a few days later. One of the issues we are dealing with in the City office is answering questions about electric billings from people that do not understand why their bill is so high, and we are trying to let them know the facts.

Micah Walker, Mason County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources has announced the dates for entries to the Hill Country Commercial Heifer Show and Sale as Saturday, April 13, 2019. The show and sale will be held in October. Entry forms are available at the Mason County AgriLife Extension Office at 505 Moody St.

River: Tristin Keller, Courtney Hanscheck, Jesse Armstrong, Allie Guice, Peyton Anastas, Ruby Magnus, Tessa Guice, Presley Anastas, Hannah Fisher, McKenzie Cano Fburg: Tessa Guice, Peyton Anastas, Hannah Fisher, Jesse Armstrong, Ruby Magnus, McKenzie Cano, Allie Guice, Presley Anastas, Courtney Hanscheck

Mason Cowgirls vs. Harper Friday, 1/11 Mason 20—18—18—18 = 74 Harper 9—13—0—15 = 37 Scoring—Pr. Anastas 5, A. Guice 2, Keller 7, Hanscheck 13, T. Guice 6, Magnus 13, Armstrong 4, Fisher 4, Cano 20. Rebounds—Pr. Anastas 2, A. Guice 7, Keller 1, Hanscheck 7, T. Guice 1, Magnus 5, Armstrong 3, Fisher 2, Cano 10. Assists—Pr.

It’s that time of year again! We will be having our 7th annual Mason Puncher Band Auction next Saturday, January 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. It will be broadcast live by KHLB 102.5 or you can come to the band hall to see it in person. Any business, or individual, who would like to donate an item for the auction please contact Bobby Halamicek (325-347-1122, [email protected]) or bring it by the band hall the week of the auction.

There will be a free rabies clinic on Saturday, January 19, at the Ft. Mason Park Community Building. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last until noon (or until we run out of vaccine). The Rabies Clinic is sponsored by Ole Yellow Rescue and Permian Frac Sand . Each year we have given out free vaccine starting in 2012.

The Association will hold its annual meeting on January 17, 2019. The meeting will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. It is crucial that all concerned landowners and citizens of Mason County attend. We will elect officers and directors. All attending will determine the amount set for dues and bounties for 2019.

The Fredericksburg Rockhounds will host their 50th annual Hill County Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday, January 19th (from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Sunday, January 20th (from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) at the Pioneer Pavilion in Lady Bird Johnson Park in Fredericksburg, Texas. The park is located three miles south of town on Highway 16 South, next to the Fredericksburg Airport. Some forty vendors will be selling minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, geodes, stone carvings, gemstones, lab ...

The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library is offering two computer classes this winter and spring. If enough people are interested, Carol Tucker will teach a Microsoft Word class and a Microsoft Excel class. If interested, please call Carol at 281-788-5145. Class space is limited, so please register early.

Micah Walker, Mason County AgriLife Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources has announced the dates for entries to the Hill Country Commercial Heifer Show and Sale as Saturday, April 13, 2019. The show and sale will be held in October. Entry forms are available at the Mason County AgriLife Extension Office at 505 Moody St.

January feels like the calm after the storm. Our lazy days are back. I have almost put all the Christmas decorations away. Then, we can relax and wrap in a blanket and enjoy the calm. Class Meetings resume this week at the Art United Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings. Soup is served at 6 and the meeting begins at 6:30. Happy Birthday to James Leamons on January 16, Dorothy Johnson on January 19, John Koock on January 21, and Billy Wayne Koock on January 22. Make yours a good week. ...

The City of Mason will be holding a City Election, Saturday, May 4, 2019. City positions up for election this year are: City Commissioner District 2 and City Commissioner District 4. Residents of the City of Mason who desire to place their name on the ballot for one of these positions may do so beginning Wednesday January 16, 2019 until Friday February 15, 2019.

Shirley Jean Barber Gray, 83, passed away January 13, 2019, in Georgetown, TX. Shirley was born to Harold and Voncile Barber on December 6, 1935, in Lone Grove, Texas. Shirley fell in love and married her soulmate, Kenneth Don Gray, in Cherokee TX, on May 24, 1952. She was a loving and doting wife and mother and, even though her husband’s career took to her many new places, she always managed to create a loving home filled with laughter for her children and husband.

Melody, (Muff) Moseley Kimbrell, born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Jane and Bill Moseley on May 26, 1952, passed away on January 14, 2019, at the age of 66. Melody is survived by her mother, Jane Moseley of Belton, her sister, Deb Moseley Pate of Rosanky, her daughter, Kim Williams of San Antonio, her grandson, Granger Williams of New Braunfels, her former son-in-law Wes Williams, her niece and family, Michelle Lehmberg Ceniceros, Raymond, Dylan and Alexis of Belton and her friend of 27 years ...

Here are some thoughts on important events in life that happen very quickly. We anticipate and plan for the birth of a child, but the actual event happens quickly. Look at the wedding story in Matthew 25. Some of the wedding attendants were ready for the banquet and some were not. When the bridegroom arrived, only the attendants who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet.

Emanuel Martinez, a May 2018 graduate of Mason High School, was known as ‘E-man’ during his Puncher days! He enlisted in the military upon graduation. Recently, he graduated from Marine Corps MCRD, San Diego, CA. Through his 13 week “Boot Camp”, he was attached to Delta Co., Platoon # 1066. Upon his graduation, he was honored with his first promotion to Private First Class as signified by the Chevron sewn on his sleeves. Most recruits who complete their boot camp training come int ...

Only a Few Miles - Still So Different... We who live in Mason, when we meet someone while traveling, have all experienced the same geographic contortions that only affect those from small towns. When asked, "Where are you from?" we automatically start with the rather detailed answer. "Do you know where Fredericksburg/Brady/Llano/Junction/Menard is?" We start with all of the neighboring towns in the hope that we can then simply add the miles distant and direction of the town they do know ...

Only a Few Miles - Still So Different... We who live in Mason, when we meet someone while traveling, have all experienced the same geographic contortions that only affect those from small towns. When asked, "Where are you from?" we automatically start with the rather detailed answer. "Do you know where Fredericksburg/Brady/Llano/Junction/Menard is?" We start with all of the neighboring towns in the hope that we can then simply add the miles distant and direction of the town they do know ...

Here are some thoughts on important events in life that happen very quickly. We anticipate and plan for the birth of a child, but the actual event happens quickly. Look at the wedding story in Matthew 25. Some of the wedding attendants were ready for the banquet and some were not. When the bridegroom arrived, only the attendants who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet.

Easy, No-Knead Skillet Bread Here’s another bread recipe that does not require you to do anything but mix up the ingredients, cover it, let it rise a couple of times, and then bake it. It just doesn’t get much easier than this, folks! Ingredients: 1 package ( 2 ¼ teaspoons) dry yeast 2 cups of lukewarm water ½ tablespoon kosher salt 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour Olive oil Rosemary Process: Combine yeast and warm water in a large bowl Add one cup of the flour, then t ...

Tax season is here, and I just want to remind everyone that the library provides computers, copy service, FAX, and scanning. The IRS no longer sends out tax forms to libraries; however, you may download and print them here from the IRS website. I want to say a special thank-you to everyone who donated blood last week.

Thanks, Dianne Well, it didn’t take long for the Democrats, in their new congressional majority, to introduce a ‘fresh’ gun control bill. Known as the ‘Feinstein Assault Weapon Ban of 2019,’ the new bill is obviously a valiant effort to protect the American people by banning SOME of the weapons used in 2% of the homicides in the country.

Backs to the Wall?... My Uncle Mort’s telephone is almost always warm, mostly due to the heat generated from his hand held firmly against his cheek, wherein is a jawbone that’s almost always yakking. Maybe that assessment is a bit harsh, but when the old duffer’s comments have been clocked at 150 words per minute with gusts to 200, you’ll get no argument here.

January feels like the calm after the storm. Our lazy days are back. I have almost put all the Christmas decorations away. Then, we can relax and wrap in a blanket and enjoy the calm. Class Meetings resume this week at the Art United Methodist Church on Wednesday evenings. Soup is served at 6 and the meeting begins at 6:30. Happy Birthday to James Leamons on January 16, Dorothy Johnson on January 19, John Koock on January 21, and Billy Wayne Koock on January 22. Make yours a good week. ...

Mason Gas Co. truck. Now that’s a sight for sore eyes. Especially when the weather plunges to 20 degrees. And your tank is empty. Same goes for Community Service. Bring on the propane. Fill ‘er up. Light that fire. Or gather up the wood and build one. This is definitely fireplace weather. Cold Gray. Dreary days. Winter, for sure. Hot chocolate. Hot toddies. Hot salsa. Anything to warm up. Meanwhile, back at the ranch… Cold weather seems to bring on ...