July 3, 2019 Issue

The Board of Trustees of MISD met for their regular meeting on June 24, 2019 at the MISD Administration Office. Board President Jeff Durst called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with members Jim Bob Smith, Cole Farmer, Tina Cantu-Navarro, Ryan Jordan, Mary Donaldson and Kathryn Martin in attendance.

FREDERICKSBURG, TX — Hill Country Memorial (HCM) Hospice and HCM Home Care have been recognized for outstanding performance by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP). Both were rated as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2018 calendar year. “We are extremely honored to be recognized for our commitment to the long-term health and wellness of the communities we serve,” said Jayne Pop ...

The Mason Garden Club’s wildflower photo contest has come to an end. All photos submitted were current displays of the 2019 wildflowers, captured at various locations, absolutely lovely and confirmed the beauty of Mason County. Winners were: 1st place youth, Garrett Lindsay; 1st place adult, Jackie Lind; 2nd place youth, Conley Bownds; 2nd place adult, Trudy Irwin; and 3rd place adult, Marvin Bragewitz. The Garden Club would like to thank all those who participated in this year’s contes ...

On June 25, the Mason Lions Club met in general session at Nachos presided over by Boss Lion Marty Bentson. Guests included Amanda Raymond, daughter of Lion Bob Davee, Cade Smith, son of Lion Paul Smith, and Tom Lanier. Lion Paul Smith had the program for the day, and he introduced his son, Cade Smith, tennis coach for the Mason schools. Coach Smith spoke about the Mason Tennis Association, the tennis programs of the Mason schools, and the impending upgrade of the tennis courts and electr ...

It is now definitely summer, and if you have any outside plans for the Fourth of July I would encourage you to include sunscreen and plenty of liquids. It is great to take a day this week to remember the reason that our country is so great and celebrate the foresight of our founders to make the sacrifices and set the pattern for greatness 243 year ago.

Kaleigh Walker, agriscience and dual credit science educator at Mason High School recently attended an 8-day professional development institute at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX to teach the Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) course in Walker’s program. CASE is an instructional system that is changing the culture of agriculture programs in the United States through intense teacher professional developme ...

The Board of Trustees of MISD met for their regular meeting on June 24, 2019 at the MISD Administration Office. Board President Jeff Durst called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with members Jim Bob Smith, Cole Farmer, Tina Cantu-Navarro, Ryan Jordan, Mary Donaldson and Kathryn Martin in attendance.

Kaleigh Walker, agriscience and dual credit science educator at Mason High School recently attended an 8-day professional development institute at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX to teach the Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) course in Walker’s program. CASE is an instructional system that is changing the culture of agriculture programs in the United States through intense teacher professional developme ...

7:00 a.m. -- Post Hill, Schmidt, Bryan Streets will close for floats to line up. 9:15 a.m. -- N. Spring St. (alley/radio station) will close for folks to enjoy the parade there. Streets in the downtown area will close at 9:45 a.m. Rerouting of highway traffic on city streets through town will begin at 9:50 a.m. NO parked vehicles are to be on W.

The Mason Rodeo Association cordially invites you to join us for our 55th Annual Round-Up & Rodeo! To kick off this weekend long celebration, Dennis & Karen Townsend, with the support of Mason Bank and The Commercial Bank, will be sponsoring the Mason County Team Roping on Thursday, July 11th. Books close at 6:30 p.m., roping begins at 7:00.

The Mason County Chamber of Commerce and the Mason Rodeo Association cordially invite you to come celebrate the 55th Annual Roundup Festival and Rodeo! To kick off this weekend long celebration, Dennis and Karen Townsend, with the support of Mason Bank and The Commercial Bank, will be sponsoring Mason County Team Roping on Thursday, July 11th.

On the first season of “The Voice,” Nakia immediately became a fan favorite before finishing as a semifinalist. More than 14 million viewers tuned in each week to witness Nakia wowing the show’s four celebrity coaches with his electric stage presence and using his gritty voice to make Top 40 songs his own.

Hurry, get your raffle ticket in time! The Mason County Livestock Show & Expo Inc. (MCLSE) is hosting a gun raffle fundraiser and the winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday, July 13. Tickets are $100 each and only 400 will be sold. Winner will receive a Canon Gun Safe along with the following guns: Remington 700 5R Gen2 6.5 Creedmoor; STI Hex Tac 1911 45 acp; Beretta 400 12 Gauge; Judge Pistol; Glock 9 mm; Remington 870 12 Gauge; Savage 223; Ruger 243; Henry 22 Mag Lever; and Marlin 22 Semi ...

Mason County Historical Society is hosting a two-hour workshop on genealogy, Saturday, August 3rd at the Stribling Room of the Mason County Library. Jeannie Berger, a retired teacher, now in Kerrville leads the group from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in how to find your relatives. For example we have been researching the Behrens family and found Frederick Behrens (1830-62) of Mason trying to escape to Mexico with other German boys who did not want to fight in the Confederacy.

Welcome to July. We have had a rather mild summer so far. Yes, there have been some really hot days. Nothing I couldn’t handle with air conditioning. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4. Travel safely if you must travel. We plan to stay home. The Daniel Jordan family gathered last weekend to celebrate Fred Jordan’s 80th birthday.

Class of 2004 will be having its 15 Year Reunion on Saturday, July 13th at Lea Lou Co-Op from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Feel free to stop anytime to catch up with old classmates! We look forward to seeing you all!

Milton “Mutt” Brown, of Mason, passed away on Monday, June 24 at the age of 85 in Austin, TX, after a brief, unexpected illness. Mr. Brown is survived by his daughters Trudy Simpson and husband Randy of Spicewood, Tammy Yonker and Ron Williams of Round Rock, the mother of his children “Tuffy” Duzan of Mason, a brother Layton Brown of Mason, 5 grandchildren: Trey Dienhart and wife Paula, Shannon Sparks and husband Daniel, Tanya Maybin and husband Dustin, Jennifer Castro and husband A ...

George (Mack) Michael Karnes Sr. was called home June 22, 2019. A memorial with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the home of Belinda and Daniel Gainer near Fredonia on Hwy 71. The family invites all those who knew and loved him to join them. George was born September 2, 1954, in Brownwood, Texas, to Noah and Zelma (Brown) Karnes.

Mary Frances Kent, of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, at the age of 88. Mrs. Kent is survived by her husband Tom Kent, of Mason, a daughter Kathi Turner and husband David of Andrews, 6 grandchildren: Angela Rae Turner of Boerne, Lacey Turner of Boerne, Kareese Boone of Corpus Christi, Katy Tyler of Mason, Colin Kent Tyler and wife Camille of San Angelo and Cody Tyler of Houston and 6 great-grandchildren: Alexis and Jerimiah Boone, Blake, Brady and Emberlin Baker and David Schooley ...

Making Decisions Editor: After attending the recent City Commission meeting when the discussion dealt with the future handling of the municipal solid waste, and reading the recent letters to the editor on the same subject, it is clear that a number of people have strong views on whether to develop a new landfill site or to develop a transfer station and ship it elsewhere.

Planning Time to Get It Done The City of Mason has been successfully operating its own landfill for decades and can continue to do so without raising rates or fees to pay for the new landfill. The objections to building the new landfill don’t measure up. I’ve been told more than once recycling will reduce the need for a local landfill.

Planning Time to Get It Done The City of Mason has been successfully operating its own landfill for decades and can continue to do so without raising rates or fees to pay for the new landfill. The objections to building the new landfill don’t measure up. I’ve been told more than once recycling will reduce the need for a local landfill.

Owning Landfill Thank you for this forum to express our opinion. I trust “hope” our city “commissioners” on the council read the MCN. Thank you to the two statementsmade in MCN June 26. I whole heartedly agree with D. Armstrong, and J. D. Kidwell. The best way to maintain control of any program is to control as many aspects as possible. I have been disappointed in Ms.

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 ...

We will be closed tomorrow for the holiday, so be sure and come by today if you want something before Friday. Have a safe, happy, and patriotic Fourth of July! DVDs: Hotel Mumbai Will & Grace: Season 2 Wonder Park Run the Race Garage Sale Mystery: Collection 3 Audiobooks: Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline (CD F SCO) The River by Peter Heller (CD F HEL) Fiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries) Have You Seen Luis Velez?

Hard time Several days before my wife and I were planning to leave for our Alaskan cruise, she sent me an article full of advice for people going on their first such trip. One of the items on the list was to buy a cheap watch and set it for ship time, which is usually different from local time wherever the ship happens to be, and certainly different from the time where you came from.

Not In My Back Yard… So awash are we in acronyms these days, we may start tossing them asunder at any time. Such drastic action carries with it results akin to “throwing the baby out with the bathwater.” Acronyms are everywhere, and youngsters using them--probably throughout the world--are rendering many “tried and true” acronyms obsolete. We of wrinkled skin, wobbly knees and raspy voices--though sorry to see such obsolescence imposed--won’t protest much.

Welcome to July. We have had a rather mild summer so far. Yes, there have been some really hot days. Nothing I couldn’t handle with air conditioning. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4. Travel safely if you must travel. We plan to stay home. The Daniel Jordan family gathered last weekend to celebrate Fred Jordan’s 80th birthday.

O Beautiful. For spacious skies. And freedom everywhere. O say can you see And the rockets’ red glare Gave proof through the night. That we were alright. Fourth of July. According to Wikipedia, “Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associa ...