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SAN ANGELO, TX (02/12/2019)-- The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team, including James Stultz of Mason, took first place and had two individuals place in the top five at the 2019 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest on Feb. 9 in San Antonio.
ASU sent two four-person teams to the contest to compete against 13 other teams from Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University.
KERRVILLE, Texas (February 12, 2019) - Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President’s and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have at least 12 hours credit for the term.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses and, must earn at least a 3.50 grade point average and at least 12 hours credit fo ...
Fisherman David Wingo of San Antonio recently set a new Llano River Channel Catfish record. David’s channel cat weighed 6.3 pounds according to Mason’s Don Gray. Don is certified to weigh and measure fish for entry into Texas Parks & Wildlife’s record books. David caught the catfish on 2/4/19 using a single kernel of canned corn on a very small treble hook while trying to catch a rainbow trout at the James River Crossing.
Hill Country Memorial Receives TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Award
Fredericksburg, TX– Hill Country Memorial has received the TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Silver Award from TMF® Health Quality Institute. The TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Award program is sponsored by TMF, the Arkansas Hospital Association, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Oklahoma State Office of Rural Health, Texas Hospital Association and Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals.
Boss Lion Marty Bentson opened the February 12 meeting with the program arranged by Chase Smith. The presenter was Ryan Jordan, rancher, member of the Mason School Board, and vice-president of the Mason Puncher Club.
Ryan noted that the Mason Puncher Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to helping sports in the Mason School District, except for tennis, which through a gentleman’s agreement is supported by the Mason Tennis Association.
This week I would like to write about something that is not specifically City business, but that is fundamental to this great hometown that is Mason. In our community there are many, many different people and organizations that give of their time and energy to contribute in a multitude of ways for the betterment of others and our town.
Last Friday, February 15, was the deadline for anyone interested in filing for a place on the May 4th ballot for a spot on the City Commission.
Incumbent Commissioner Bonnie Beam of District 2 was on the only person that filed for that seat. At some point in the future, the commission will consider calling the results of that position.
Incumbent Commissioner Vicki Enrique of District 4 filed for reelection, and she is being challenged by Robin Lee.
The City will draw names on February 2 ...
The Mason High School UIL Academic Team competed last week in the 73rd Sonora Invitational Tournament and came home as meet champions. This was the third year in a row that MHS has won at Sonora. The competition proved to be a very successful tune-up for the upcoming district meet in late March.
In all, students brought home 26 medals in 13 different events, with students earning 10 gold medals.
The Stump Warden wrote, “Congratulations Bridget Langdale, you have been selected as a Punxsutawney Phil Ambassador for 2019! This great honor has been bestowed upon you because of your help in promoting and perpetuating the Legend of Punxsutawney Phil.” I was surprised and laughed when I opened the large envelope displaying the certificate.
The story all started back on February 2, 2000 when I watched the morning news and listened to the rescue efforts of a plane that had crashed the d ...
The Mason Junior High Cowgirls competed in their first track meet on Friday, February 15, at the Comfort Ribbon Meet. All of our Cowgirls competed well. Because it was a ribbon meet, we do not have results for field events, but we do have times for running events. The athletes were awarded ribbons for each heat of races.
7th Grade Girls
4x100m relay: Raelynn Leifeste, Mady Williams, Laney Lastly, Saylor Elliott (1:01)
800m run: Kamryn Leoffler (2:49), Alexis Parker (3:04), Mady Williams ...
Mason ISD is currently accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program. Nominations will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2018. If you would like to nominate your child for the screening/testing process of the Gifted and Talented Program, please go to the Mason Elementary/Junior High Office for the necessary paperwork.
MCRWC sponsored an evening social mixer at Lea Lou’s on February 16, 2019, from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm for members and guests. Some participants attending this event are pictured from left to right as follows: Joyce Arnold, Annette Thomas, Bob Davee, Barbara Pluenneke, Joanne Davee, and Sabin Nelson.
This social event occurs quarterly which enables members who cannot attend the daytime luncheons an opportunity to visit with other members, share ideas, and meet families of members.
The Mason County AgriLife Extension Office will offer 3 CEU’s for those who hold a current private applicator’s license. The CEU’s are required to maintain a license.
Extension agent Micah Walker will show several films in the office to assist those who need credits.
The date is Wednesday, February 27 from 2 to 5 pm at the AgriLife Extension office located at 505 Moody St.
Popular country singer and musician J. L. Wilkins will perform an all-new show tomorrow night, Thursday, February 21, at 6:30 P.M., in the Stribling Room. Admission is free admission at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St.
The must-hear book on Monday, February 25, introduces the characters Elephant Gerald and his best friend Piggie. Elephant and Piggie books are a series of books written by Mo Willems. In this series, the author combines his understanding of early childhood development with a delightful sense of humor. Mo Willems began his career writing for Sesame Street where he earned six Emmy Awards.
Mason ISD is currently accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program. Nominations will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2018. If you would like to nominate your child for the screening/testing process of the Gifted and Talented Program, please go to the Mason Elementary/Junior High Office for the necessary paperwork.
Conference will include a Collegiate Discussion Meet
The future of Texas agriculture starts with the next generation, and a statewide conference will provide marketing insights, legislative updates and more for farmers and ranchers ages 18-35.
Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Young Farmer & Rancher (YF&R) Conference is designed to equip young leaders in agriculture with the tools needed to increase their agricultural advocacy efforts and help with farm and ranch decisions.
The event is set f ...
The MCF is now accepting applications for our spring grant cycle.
In the past 12 years, the MCF has awarded over 135 grants for a total of $364,000. We have provided grants for upgrades in medical services in our community, area fire departments, school programs, city beautification, and many other areas.
If your non-profit group has a project that will benefit the majority of our community, and you have not received a grant from MCF in the last year, you can pick up and return a grant ap ...
February in Texas: Spring days and winter days, 90 degree highs followed by 40 degree highs. The spring like days have been glorious. The winter days are best spent by the fire.
The Art United Methodist Church will host lunch for the Habitat Care-A-Vanners on February 26. Bring food to church Sunday.
Sam Rasco passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Visitation is Friday, February the 22nd from 5 – 7 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 23 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow the service at the Gooch Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Nelda Rasco of Mason, a son, Tom Gafford of Corpus Christi and a daughter, Debbie Nebgen and husband Glenn of Mason.
A full obituary will run in next week
Glen (Glenny) N. Schneider 77, of Llano, Texas was called home unexpectedly February 12,2019.
There will be a celebration of his life on March 2, 2019 at 4 p.m. at Castell General Store.
Glen was the son of Mary Opal and Oscar F Schneider born October 8,1941 in Llano, Texas. He was a Llano high school graduate, after graduation started working for the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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We have a calendar of events on page 8 that keeps track of weekly and monthly events, as well as letting ev ...
Music
Just so you know what you missed!!
What an absolutely wonderful, fantastically beautiful, and glorious event the Mason Chamber Music Festival fundraiser concert was! My favorite part--almost (but not quite) more than the music--was having the opportunity to visit with Bruce Williams (Artistic Director of the Artisan Quartet) and his colleagues about their lives in music and to hear a bit about why they do what they do.
Abortion
The shedding of innocent blood
Since Roe V Wade became the law of the land, this nation has the blood of more than 60 million innocent lives on it’s hands. A holocaust of staggering proportion. The slaughter of the innocent. A murder of convenience. Those of us who read God’s word and have been followers of Jesus Christ for many years know that our God is a God of mercy.
Baking Powder Biscuits
courtesy: King Arthur Flour
As any of you who’ve been reading my columns over the last several years know, I’ve never found a biscuit recipe I didn’t like. And even though I’ve got 8 or 10 of them in my “cook book,” I never quit looking for new acquisitions to add.
If you missed him last fall, don’t miss him this time! Country singer and musician J. L. Wilkins is back by popular demand tomorrow night in the Stribling Room at 6:30 P.M. He’s a fantastic entertainer, and it’s a new show. Admission is free!
DVDs:
Gosnell
A Private War
Black ‘47
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Scooby-Doo!
Will Rogers once said we shouldn’t complain about how much money politicians are paid, since quality entertainment is expensive. No doubt that’s true, but I’m beginning to wonder if America can afford to be entertained at the current level. Unfortunately it looks as if future entertainment may end up costing a lot more than we pay now.
My Billy Goat and I…
For most of my adult life, I’ve bought into the “balance of nature” thing, perhaps ignited by reasonable absorption of elementary school “book learnin’” about plants, oxygen, carbon dioxide, tides and other stuff.
Now, I’m ready to “sell back” a long-held supposition that squirrels and acorns come out generally even on matters of supply and demand.
Hogwash.
February in Texas: Spring days and winter days, 90 degree highs followed by 40 degree highs. The spring like days have been glorious. The winter days are best spent by the fire.
The Art United Methodist Church will host lunch for the Habitat Care-A-Vanners on February 26. Bring food to church Sunday.
School.
The place to get an education.
Especially at lunch time.
We learn to barter and trade.
Your ham-and-cheese for my tuna sandwich.
I’ll take your apple if you’ll take my banana.
We also learn to buy and sell.
Give you a quarter for those cookies.
I’ll take fifty cents for this piece of pie.
And we even share sometimes.
Some days we bring our lunch.
Made with love by Mom.
Or someone.
Everything tucked nicely in lunchboxes.
And tossed in a brown paper sac ...
