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Announced here in the Mason News three weeks ago; The Odeon Preservation Association has kicked-off the last major project of its 25 year journey to renovate The Odeon Theater.
Beginning this weekend - NEW, MODERN, COMFORTABLE theater seating and an updated sound system will be installed! These two key projects mark the conclusion of 25 years of commitment, focus and hard work from EVERYONE in Mason and “Friends of The Odeon” from all over Texas, the US and around the world.
ABILENE, Texas – Hardin-Simmons’ Hasanai “Go” Chanriang (and Mason High School graduate),will compete at the NCAA Division III Championships for the third time in his career this weekend in Geneva, Ohio.
Chanriang qualified for the NCAAs in the 400 meter hurdles and is also part of the 4x400 relay team. His season-best time is a 52.96, which is the seventh-fastest time in the field on the year.
He placed 14th as a sophomore with a time of 54.51 and 12th last season in the 400 hurd ...
Fifth & sixth graders (110) from Mason ISD attended the Farm & Ranch Safety Day sponsored by the Mason County Soil & Water Conservation District on May 16th at the Community Building.
Students learned a variety of safety topics including tractor & lawn mower safety, seatbelt safety, firearm safety, snake safety, electrical safety, ATV & UTV safety, animal safety, equipment & fire procedures from Mason & Loyal Valley Fire Departments.
Although the threat of wildfires is currently low to moderate for much of the Lone Star State, Texans are still encouraged to be cautious when working or cooking outdoors, especially in dry areas.
“We had a fairly wet winter, but parts of the area are drying out again,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said.
Head Lion, Marty Benson, after opening the May 21st meeting of the Mason Lions Club, turned the program over to Lion Michael Cope who presented an informative outline of the current work of the Mason ISD Scholarship Foundation. His program provided a timely follow up on last Monday night’s scholarship awards to the Mason High School class of 2019.
The benefactor originating the Mason ISD Scholarship Foundation was Geneva Rogers Keller.
The City is continuing to move forward with the many summer jobs that are needed any every small community, including the work to provide for the pool to be open with the end of school. There has been one issue that has created a certain level of concern in the past week, and I would like to address this and provide up-to-date information to be sure that our residents and the community as a whole are aware of the considerations.
It’s that time again! The kids are out of school and hunting for something to do. Don’t let their reading skills slide this summer--they can read and have fun, too! Read to Swim begins on Monday, June 3, at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St.
Enrollment for the 2019 Summer Program is underway for Kingdom Kids, River of Life’s Mom’s Day Out program. Kingdom Kids mission is to provide a loving, Christ-centered environment where children are nurtured and the mother’s needs are met. Summer activities for children ages 3 months to 5th grade include age appropriate Bible stories, music time, crafts, baking, and recreation time.
This summer we will be offering (2) three week sessions for ages 3 months – 5th grade.
Fifth & sixth graders (110) from Mason ISD attended the Farm & Ranch Safety Day sponsored by the Mason County Soil & Water Conservation District on May 16th at the Community Building.
Students learned a variety of safety topics including tractor & lawn mower safety, seatbelt safety, firearm safety, snake safety, electrical safety, ATV & UTV safety, animal safety, equipment & fire procedures from Mason & Loyal Valley Fire Departments.
The City of Mason will be holding a City Wide Tire Clean-Up scheduled to begin on Monday, June 10th, 2019 and continue through Friday, June 14th, 2019. All tires can be dropped off at the Recycling Center during the hours of 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. The Recycling Center is located at 510 N.
It’s that time again! The kids are out of school and hunting for something to do. Don’t let their reading skills slide this summer--they can read and have fun, too! Read to Swim begins on Monday, June 3, at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St.
In May, children read about a greedy pug and learned about carrot seeds and how carrots grow. They planted seeds to take home, made a gift and card for their mothers, and constructed a bobble-head puppy that looked a lot like Pig the Pug!
Come Monday, June 3, to hear a story about Dad and stay to make a special gift especially for him for Father’s Day.
Storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 A.M.
Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, or at least making it out of our pajamas by noon, had a wonderful gathering in May at the community room of Silverleaf Apartments. Shirley Siler hosted 8 Scarlet Punchers for a potluck lunch, and, as usual, the food was delicious, the fellowship was delightful, and the prizes were outstanding.
Announced here in the Mason News three weeks ago; The Odeon Preservation Association has kicked-off the last major project of its 25 year journey to renovate The Odeon Theater.
Beginning this weekend - NEW, MODERN, COMFORTABLE theater seating and an updated sound system will be installed! These two key projects mark the conclusion of 25 years of commitment, focus and hard work from EVERYONE in Mason and “Friends of The Odeon” from all over Texas, the US and around the world.
The Odeon theater in Mason, Texas presents two great Texas performers together on-stage June 22 at 7:00PM. Radney Foster and Darden Smith present their Songs-Books-Jokes and Tears performance. Between them, Radney Foster and Darden Smith have released over two dozen albums, written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows and logged millions of miles getting there and back.
Enrollment for the 2019 Summer Program is underway for Kingdom Kids, River of Life’s Mom’s Day Out program. Kingdom Kids mission is to provide a loving, Christ-centered environment where children are nurtured and the mother’s needs are met. Summer activities for children ages 3 months to 5th grade include age appropriate Bible stories, music time, crafts, baking, and recreation time.
This summer we will be offering (2) three week sessions for ages 3 months – 5th grade.
Fun, constantly changing workouts to bust boredom and keep your body guessing. You will get the benefits of muscle building, toning and cardio in one.
We focus on burning excess body fat, developing lean muscle tissue, improving cardiovascular endurance and building functional strength. All wrapped up in a positive, encouraging atmosphere with group camaraderie and accountability.
Ave Maria Hospice will present at the Mason County Senior Center on Thursday May 30th at 11:45am.
Ave Maria Hospice is now serving Mason County. Britt Jung, owner will provide a brief presentation on our services and will be available for to answer any of your questions. We hope to see you there.
Although the threat of wildfires is currently low to moderate for much of the Lone Star State, Texans are still encouraged to be cautious when working or cooking outdoors, especially in dry areas.
“We had a fairly wet winter, but parts of the area are drying out again,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said.
Come and join us to celebrate Pattie Grote in her retirement. At the M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library in the Stribling room. May 29th from 4 to 6 p.m. and enjoy cake, refreshments, and memories of 36 years of dedication as City Secretary.
This is the week that signals summer. School is out. June is officially here. Hopefully your will have a wonderful summer.
Next Sunday, June 2, there will be a ceremony at 2 at the Art West Cemetery where the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will place a marker on the grave of Ernst Jordan, a Republic of Texas pioneer.
Class Meetings continue at the Art United Methodist Church.
Time for a Summer Break!
Last Friday was the final day of class for Mason I.S.D. students. With almost a full week left in the month of May, students are already in full summer vacation mode.
The effects of summer vacation are already noticeable. This morning, traffic around the square was much quieter and less hectic.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
courtesy: Jiffy Mix
In my effort to get as many folks as possible to do some baking, I've been researching lots of recipes to see if there is a really quick and easy way for busy cooks to put some home-made goodies on the table. The Jiffy Mix company has been around a long time, and they make a lot more mixes than just Corn Bread Muffin Mix!
Summer Reading will begin next week on Monday, June 3! Read to Swim runs Mondays through Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 P.M. The program is for children who will be in Grades K-5 next school year. Every time children come in and read for thirty minutes, they’ll get a free pass to swim or to get free ice cream at Dairy Queen, and their names will go in the box for the drawings for a Kids’ Edition Kindle and four gift cards from Walmart for $100, $75, $50, and $25.
The Ban Wagon
Banning things is not a new concept. Back in the late 19th century, the Boston city council started banning any book, play, or song they thought was suggestive or risqué. And to a city council made up entirely of Puritans and Irish Catholics, pretty much everything was suggestive or risqué.
On Never Saying Never…
Surely it was a slow news day on both coasts recently.
In Rhode Island, they unrolled fireman-grade water hoses to wash egg from the faces of school board members, and in California, a small, “highest-scale” coffee spot sold out of a new magical coffee brew despite its introductory price of $75 PER CUP.
Left-coast citizens who invite friends to join them for cups of joe--with addition of taxes and tips--risk seeing a couple of $100 bills go up in smoke, and ...
This is the week that signals summer. School is out. June is officially here. Hopefully your will have a wonderful summer.
Next Sunday, June 2, there will be a ceremony at 2 at the Art West Cemetery where the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will place a marker on the grave of Ernst Jordan, a Republic of Texas pioneer.
Class Meetings continue at the Art United Methodist Church.
A tiny egg.
Sign of Spring.
Life.
Hope springing eternal.
Newborn birds.
In the nest.
Out of the nest.
Some in their eggs.
Some wailing for worms.
Like those at the Odeon Theatre.
And some who don’t make it.
A tiny broken egg.
Bird unformed.
Too soon.
No hope.
No wings.
No flight.
No feathers.
And so, Spring passes it by.
No second chances.
None for the baby bird, either.
Fallen from the bough.
Perfect beak.
Bulging eyes.
Feathered wings.
No ...
