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On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Riata’s monthly membership meeting was held at the M. Bevan Eckert Memorial Library. Hostesses were Pam Scott, Carol Jean Reardon and Nan Larrimore, who prepared delicious pastries. This month’s theme was “A Special Tea Party” honoring five charter members; Doris Grote, Carolyn Smith, Blan Zesch, Patsy Ziriax and Minnie Schmidt.
Bottom pic: left to right
Anyka Morquecho, Isela Rodriguez, Tristin Keller, next row Vanessa Rodriguez, Ariana Adams, Derek Ontiveros, Tyson Keller, Rudy Rochat, Bridgit Herrington, top row,Jorge Ibara, Alfredo Valdez, Matthew Kerr, José Valdez.
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Mason Sweeps District 27 2A Tennis
By: Coach Cade Smith
On Monday, April 1st Mason hosted the district 27 2A tennis tournament that included Center Point, Junction, San Saba and Mason. Mason earned 1st and 2nd in every varsity division qualifying all 16 entries to the Regional Tournament.
Lisa Ruthven was the guest speaker at the Mason Study Club meeting held on March 27th. Lisa, owner of Murphy Creek Cellars, gave members interesting information about the wine industry in Mason County, including the development, growth and future of the vineyards and local wineries. Lisa also mentioned that Texas is the second largest AVA (American Viticultural Area) in the United States with over nine million acres dedicated to wine growing.
Boss Lion Marty Bentson opened the April 9 meeting of the Mason Lions Club by presenting membership awards to Lion Jim Heidelberg, Lion Michael Cope, and Lion Ken Cordero. Boss Lion also presented to Lion Jim Heidelberg the Lion’s Presidential Service Award for outstanding service to the Lion’s Club.
Our guests included Mrs.
With the rain that fell last weekend and the wonderful weather we are having this week, the wildflowers and green tree leaves are even more spring-like this week. The visitors to Mason are thrilled with the fields and roadsides full of wildflowers, and I hope that each of you have taken some time to drive around the County and see how beautifully the Master Artist has colored our landscape.
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Mason Sweeps District 27 2A Tennis
By: Coach Cade Smith
On Monday, April 1st Mason hosted the district 27 2A tennis tournament that included Center Point, Junction, San Saba and Mason. Mason earned 1st and 2nd in every varsity division qualifying all 16 entries to the Regional Tournament.
On Monday, April 1st Mason hosted the district 27 2A tennis tournament that included Center Point, Junction, San Saba and Mason. Mason earned 1st and 2nd in every varsity division qualifying all 16 entries to the Regional Tournament. In the Junior Varsity draw Mason won 1st in Mixed Doubles, 1st and 2nd in Girls Doubles, 1st in Girls Singles and 1st in Boys Singles.
Our Mason Junior High Cowgirl Track & Field team competed in the District 27 AA Track Meet on Tuesday, April 4, in Center Point. Our 7th grade girls team won the District track meet, and our 8th grade girls team came in a close 2nd behind Harper. We had some outstanding times clocked in our 7th and 8th grade girls mile relays.
7th Grade Girls Results
100m dash: Alondra Lugo, 5th, 15.22
200m dash: Lucy Rochat, 1st, 32.23; Caedance Palmer, 4th, 33.31
400m dash: Lucy Rochat, 1st, 1:07.93 ...
Monday April 15th thru Sunday April 21st, 2019—Rev. Melvin Dornak
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-- 10:30am-- Chrism Mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Austin, Bishop Joe Vasquez with concelebrating priests; laity are welcome to attend.
THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK--Conclusion of Lenten Time
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper-- 4:15pm
[Washing of the disciples’ feet-- 6 “chosen servants”
Transfer of the Holy Eucharist with Adoration
Period till 5:35pm]
[Altar is bare/ Holy Water ...
The River of Life Church Youth Bake Sale is this Saturday, April 20th, from 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon at two locations – in front of Market Square and Lowe’s Market.
Please stop by at either location for a variety of delicious, mouth-watering baked items. All items sold by donation only.
All proceeds will go toward helping True Connection students pay for their Mission Trip in June 2019.
Happy Easter. Spring is really here when we celebrate Easter. Christians will celebrate the risen Christ. Make time to be with family and friends for this special day.
There will be a Good Friday Service at 6 on April 19 in front of the cross at the Art United Methodist Church.
April 27, 2019 at YO Hotel & Conference Center, Kerrville
The HCCW are preparing for the 4th annual Spring Roundup which is designed to support beef education projects and scholarships throughout the hill country. This year’s event will be held at the YO Hotel & Conference Center on April 27, 2018.
The Mighty Mason Puncher Band Boosters would like to congratulate the High School Band for winning Sweepstakes at Region with straight 1’s in sight reading and concert. Our band has had a phenomenal year and we couldn’t be prouder of them and Mr. Halamicek and Mr. McPherson. We would like to thank the people of Mason for their generous support over the years, but especially for all of the financial support given to help the band get to play at the State football game this season.
May Owen, of Mason, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, at the age of 102. May Owen is survived by her daughter-in-law Linda Owen of Mason, 3 grandchildren: Terry Owen and wife Kelly of Sonora, Jeff Owen of Mason and Debbie Owen of Mason and six great-grandchildren: Rylee Owen, Baylee Owen, Zach Hudson and wife Megan, Rebeckah Owen, Reagan Owen and Gage Owen.
Monday April 15th thru Sunday April 21st, 2019—Rev. Melvin Dornak
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-- 10:30am-- Chrism Mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Austin, Bishop Joe Vasquez with concelebrating priests; laity are welcome to attend.
THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK--Conclusion of Lenten Time
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper-- 4:15pm
[Washing of the disciples’ feet-- 6 “chosen servants”
Transfer of the Holy Eucharist with Adoration
Period till 5:35pm]
[Altar is bare/ Holy Water ...
In this week's edition, there is an article from the Puncher Band Boosters. They are encouraging supporters to join the organization, as their numbers have dwindled in recent years, and only a handful of parents and supporters are now carrying on the many tasks of the group, including organizing the annual Queen's Coronation.
One of the things that the Band Boosters have done as a fundraiser for years is the Community Birthday Calendar.
Although Mason suffers from a lack of current economic activity and employment opportunity, this deficit is largely made up for by the quality of life it provides. ‘Quality of Life’ is a term that describes the standard of a community or person’s health, comfort, and happiness in their daily life experience.
Organically Mason
Dear people of Mason,
On March 31st I was in Mason for John Henry Hofmann’s memorial service. This was not my first trip to Mason. Beginning in 1988 my now deceased husband, Glenn George Capps, and I went to Mason numerous times. In 2006 we were married in Mason. Then in 2017 my mother-in-law, Ann, and I held a memorial service for my darling George in Mason.
Sausage Breakfast Muffins
courtesy: Pintrest
This is not exactly in line with a “baker’s” series of recipes, but it is so easy, so delicious and since it does require baking in the oven, I thought you might find a good use for it. It makes quite a few, and they do well if you freeze them after you’ve baked them (and if there are any left over to freeze!).
Ingredients:
1 lb.
Well, the book sale is over, we’ve vicariously trekked the Appalachian Trail, and now we can refocus our energies on our Camp Discovery play area. The fencing is progressing, and we’re moving towards the completion stage of the infrastructure. We’d like to have a small checkerboard table and a planter on legs that kids can plan, so if you’re a woodworker or carpenter and looking for a project, give me a call at 347-5446!
Dancing men with wolves
In case you haven’t caught up on the latest news during the last fifty years or so, climate change is the greatest threat mankind faces, or has ever faced, or will ever face, outside of a Miley Virus music video. Anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change is why it’s getting hotter in the summer (or colder), colder in the winter (or hotter), drier in the spring (or wetter), and causes poor coffee production.
Telling Headlines…
It was bound to happen, and finally, it did. I overheard the words “artificial intelligence” and “fake news” mentioned in the same sentence.
Maybe we need more “real thing” topics. Coca-Cola sold gazillions of its products with its “real thing” claim years ago.
During our youth, we placed great trust in mass media news, and were wary of products deemed to be “artificial,” far removed from the “real thing.”…
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Happy Easter. Spring is really here when we celebrate Easter. Christians will celebrate the risen Christ. Make time to be with family and friends for this special day.
There will be a Good Friday Service at 6 on April 19 in front of the cross at the Art United Methodist Church.
Easter.
Sunday.
Always.
Always Sunday.
Resurrection.
Salvation.
End of Lent.
Forty days of fasting.
And period of reflection.
Christ crucified Friday.
Risen from the dead Sunday.
Christians started celebrating Easter with a feast around 33 A.D.
Flowers are also a big part of Easter.
Symbolizing rebirth.
Lilies, daffodils.
Red tulips.
For Christ’s blood.
Easter.
From “Eostre.”
The pagan Germanic goddess of fertility.
Which also explains the traditi ...
