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On Tuesday, March 5, a large group of some of the finest citizens of Mason gathered for a dinner and celebration of volunteerism in our community. There were 230 volunteers from 8 to 98 years young who regularly give of their time and talents to support the many different non-profit groups that make our town rich and lively.
Everyone enjoyed themselves visiting and eating a delicious meal served by Nacho’s Cafe, and there was a brief talk by Kim Jackson and Jess Irwin about the particular ...
The Study Club enjoyed a delicious lunch with samplings which will be served at the Study Club’s upcoming April 28th Tea. Hostesses included Mariana Davis, Diane Evans, Martha Henry, Johnny Heidelberg, Joan Lindley, and Pam Scott.
Two presenters (in photo with Vice President Joyce Mutschink) delighted the members with stories of the Underground Railroad and jewelry with a message.
Storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 A.M. in the Kid’s Zone of the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St. Children ages 2-6 are welcome and should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Weekly stories are led by Carol Lampman.
The story on March 18 will be Not a Box by Antoinette Portis.
The Mason tennis team captured the Regional Championship last week by beating San Saba in the finals to earn another trip to the State Team Tennis Tournament in San Antonio. This is the first year the tournament has been held in San Antonio and with that came some changes in play format, site locations and the overall atmosphere of the tournament.
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Riata’s monthly membership meeting was held at The Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library. Hostesses were Tony Hurlbut, Mona Lois Schmidt and Nonie Stringer. Delicious desserts were served and enjoyed by all.
The speaker for this month Jess Irwin, President of Mason County Habitat for Humanity (HFH) was introduced.
Acting Boss Lion Michael Murphy opened the March 5 meeting of the Mason Lions Club by welcoming Remedios Silerio as a guest of the club. Galen Thorne arranged the program presented by Tonya Spaeth Ahlschwede, the 452nd District Attorney for Edwards, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch and Menard Counties.
Mrs. Ahlschwede began by reviewing the number of cases filed in each of the five counties in the 452nd District:
Edwards County: 65 cases
Kimble County: 250 cases
Mason County: 91 cases
McCul ...
There are several different varieties of spring wildflowers beginning to bloom around Mason, and although everyone is anxious to enjoy a great crop of bluebonnets this year it is important to remember that there are other blooms that fill out the whole range of colors in our part of the Hill Country.
The Mason tennis team captured the Regional Championship last week by beating San Saba in the finals to earn another trip to the State Team Tennis Tournament in San Antonio. This is the first year the tournament has been held in San Antonio and with that came some changes in play format, site locations and the overall atmosphere of the tournament.
On March 6, 2019, the Mason High School theater troupe told their story well and are on to the next level of competition at Tivy HS in Kerrville on March 22. Bidistrict plays will begin at 3 p.m. and run back-to-back. Mason’s sf PICNIC will be the sixth to perform around 7-8:00 PM.
At District competition the following students earned individual honors: Parker Standard All-Star Crew, Hannah Bishop All-Star Cast, Grace Perlichek All-Star Cast and Will Ince Honorable Mention Cast.
Many th ...
The Mason Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library. Guestspeaker will be Marlene Gillman, master gardener from Killeen, who will speak on “Wildflower Legends.”
Visitors are always welcome. For more information, contact Joan Lindley at 347-7007.
The garden club will be having their annual plant and garden sale on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the library from 8:30 a.m ...
Are you ready for some Spring ball? How about some Spring Cleaning? The Mason Youth Baseball & Softball Association would like to invite everyone to our upcoming Opening Day Ceremonies, brisket fundraiser and games to be held on Saturday, March 23rd.
Do you have gently used baseball or softball gear collecting dust?
On March 16th, the Texas Rangers Heritage Center will host its 4th annual Celebrate Texas! on their grounds at 1618 East Main Street in Fredericksburg.
Don’t miss the opening ceremonies! The Texas-style kickoff includes special introductions of event participants with the Traditional American Indian Society, The Old Chisholm Trail Variety Show and the Headquarters Company Rangers: cannon firing, rifle salute, Native Welcome, songs, poems and much more!!
The Study Club enjoyed a delicious lunch with samplings which will be served at the Study Club’s upcoming April 28th Tea. Hostesses included Mariana Davis, Diane Evans, Martha Henry, Johnny Heidelberg, Joan Lindley, and Pam Scott.
Two presenters (in photo with Vice President Joyce Mutschink) delighted the members with stories of the Underground Railroad and jewelry with a message.
Sights, Sounds & Taste of Town!
Riata Service Organization is planning a major fundraiser on Saturday, March 30th. The event is to be held at Lea Lou Co-Op on the square and will begin at 6:30. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help Mason County First Responders (Mason County EMS & Fire Department)
This theme of this year’s event is Sights, Sounds & Taste of Town!
The Mason County Republican Women will hold their bimonthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 11:30 am in the Stribling Room of the Mason County Library.
Members and guests will gather at 11:30 am for a meet and greet with the luncheon starting promptly at noon.
It is our pleasure to have Drew Bullard as our distinguished speaker and guest.
On March 6, 2019, the Mason High School theater troupe told their story well and are on to the next level of competition at Tivy HS in Kerrville on March 22. Bidistrict plays will begin at 3 p.m. and run back-to-back. Mason’s sf PICNIC will be the sixth to perform around 7-8:00 PM.
At District competition the following students earned individual honors: Parker Standard All-Star Crew, Hannah Bishop All-Star Cast, Grace Perlichek All-Star Cast and Will Ince Honorable Mention Cast.
Many th ...
Logan Ranch Camp and Church at the Camp are celebrating their Grand Opening Saturday, March 30th, at 3:30 in the afternoon and they are inviting the community to join them!
Michael, co-founder and Senior Pastor at Church at the Camp said, “Donna and I are honored and excited that we have been called to serve the people of Mason and the surrounding areas.
Many of us awoke the morning of October 16 last year to find our computer screens filled with the graphic below, predicting near-record flooding for the Llano River. Who created this graphic? How was it created and what is its accuracy? How should I use this information to protect my family and my property?
These questions and more will be addressed at the Flood Forecasting Workshop at the Castell General Store, Thursday, March 21, 2019 when representatives from the National Weather Service ...
Today is 42 and Dominoes Game Day at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St., at 1:30 p.m. in the Stribling Room. Bring your dominoes if you have them and a partner if you can find one. Come join the fun! Everyone is welcome!
The Hollands! will perform in the Stribling Room of the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, located at 410 Post Hill Street, at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 14. Admission is free. The Hollands! are a full-time, internationally-touring family based in the US via Australia and frolic in the Americana Folk revival scene.
Spring Break is in full swing. Grandparents in our community are excited to have their grands come visit. We have grandson, John. He found a list of jobs that Grandma needs done. He is a good sport and helps me so much.
The Art United Methodist Church will have a special song service on Sunday, March 17, at the 11 am service.
I would like to address an invitation to my constituents of (District 2), as some of you may already know, the Mayor, City Administrator, City Commissioners have set up a series of workshops to address some of the issues that needs to be decided and agreed upon. We need to discuss and get a plan of action for the future of Mason.
We were presented with a presentation at the last meeting that gave us good insight on a direction for our community.
Are you ready for some Spring ball? How about some Spring Cleaning? The Mason Youth Baseball & Softball Association would like to invite everyone to our upcoming Opening Day Ceremonies, brisket fundraiser and games to be held on Saturday, March 23rd.
Do you have gently used baseball or softball gear collecting dust?
The members of American Legion Fort Mason Post #285 & Ladies Auxiliary invite other veterans, friends and family, and anyone interested in the American Legion to attend our regular monthly meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the American Legion Post Hall on Post Hill Road (behind the Jail).
Come join us as we celebrate the Centennial year of The American Legion (1919-2019) with a birthday party, cake and punch will be served by the Ladies Auxiliary.
For more infor ...
Weldon Thomas Tucker (“Tuck” or “Pop”) went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 6, 2019. He was the son of Frank and Alvina Tucker and was born on October 17, 1936. He was a native of the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, where he worked for Dreyfus and Son as a clothier and later became a real estate broker for the firm of Hudson and Hudson in Dallas.
He attended Adamson High School, where he met the love of his life, Pat (Honey) Maples.
Elvie Trudell Zesch Donop of Mason, Texas passed away in her lifelong home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born November 15, 1925 on the family ranch, near the banks of the Llano river, close to White’s Crossing. She was the second of two children.
Honoring the Volunteers of Mason
On March 5th, the Mason Community Foundation hosted a dinner at the Community Building honoring the volunteers of Mason. Unlike so many of the dinners that we all attend in Mason, it wasn't a fundraiser, it didn't have auction items, and it didn't cost the attendees for their presence.
Even though there were more than 200 people there, it could have been a much larger crowd.
Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots
courtesy: damndelicious.net
Delicious little bread knots like this can be used for everything from accompanying a main meal to being a star performer at a pot luck dinner. They only take about 20 minutes to prepare and put out on the table, so whup up a batch any time you feel inspired and would like to have a touch of garlic in your life!
Ingredients:
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dr ...
Don’t forget, The Hollands! will perform tomorrow night at 6:00 P.M. in the Stribling Room. Admission is free, and you won’t want to miss hearing this Australian family folk group!
DVDs:
A Star is Born
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
The Hurricane
The Family Stone
Robin Hood
Mystery Road: Series 1
Far from the Tree
Mary Queen of Scots Bow to No one
The Front Runner
Llama Llama Red Pajamas
Bernie the Dolphin
PBS Kids: 20 Incredible Tales
The Land before Time: 4 Movie F ...
Swims with sardines
Maybe you’re having a bad day. Maybe one of your tires was flat this morning, or you burned the biscuits at breakfast, or a plane crashed into your roof, or your daughter called and told you she’s going to marry a writer, or something. Fine. But you’re not having as bad a day as Rainier Schimpf had recently.
Walmart’s Big Goof…
If Walmart can offer the best-ever recipe for turning out world-class lemonade from lemons grown in their own orchard, folks will line up to buy it, whether or not they’re greeted at the store door.
The best decision-makers of the nation’s largest private employer must have been absent when the decision was made to eliminate greeters at their store entrances.
Spring Break is in full swing. Grandparents in our community are excited to have their grands come visit. We have grandson, John. He found a list of jobs that Grandma needs done. He is a good sport and helps me so much.
The Art United Methodist Church will have a special song service on Sunday, March 17, at the 11 am service.
St. Patrick’s Day.
Coming up this coming Sunday.
Hooray, hooray.
Callooh! Callay!
They chortle in their joy.
And drink green beer.
Wear green clothes.
Green being associated with St. Patrick.
Due to the shamrock.
He supposedly used the three-leaved plant to explain the Holy Trinity to pre-Christian Irish.
See, St. Patrick was actually British.
Invading Irish kidnapped him and kept him as a slave.
However, he wasn’t a saint just yet.
Anyway, he managed to escape a ...
