September 4, 2019 Issue

On August 21, 2019, the United Way of the Concho Valley hosted their annual awards luncheon at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo, Texas. Mason County was honored with the New Beginnings Award. The New Beginnings Award is presented to entities who’ve conducted a successful, first-time work place campaign. Mason County is proud to partner with the United Way of the Concho Valley in order to deliver hope to those in need.

Mason's much-hyped meeting with the Wall Hawks last Thursday saw the Punchers come up short against a tremendously talented and skilled team. Wall controlled the game for almost the entire evening. Only minutes into the first quarter, the Hawks scored, then added the conversion to lead 8-0. Only minutes of play later, Wall scored on a long run, and added the PAT to put the score at 15-0.

The Board of Trustees of MISD met for their regular meeting on August 26, 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.

Mason High School was honored again on Thursday night with a Lone Star Cup Championship presented by the UIL and Farm Bureau. This is the second year for us to receive this honor. It is a culmination of all UIL activities based on a point system and very difficult to achieve.

They may not be driving busses, serving food or teaching lessons, but Texas farmers and ranchers help students return to the classroom this month. “From school supplies to clothing and food, Texas agriculture is an extremely important aspect of education,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said. “It’s easy to overlook, but a successful classroom wouldn’t exist without the help of farmers and ranchers.” East Texas timber can be found throughout schools in the ...

Boss Lion Michael Murphy gaveled the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. at Nacho’s Café on lucky Tuesday, August 27. Guests were Don Jungkind and Frank Bartlett. Program Chair was traded by Jess Irwin to Mark Kirby who introduced Coach Michael McLeod. Coach gave the Lions Club an overview of the 2019 Mason Punchers football team. The Wall-Mason game will be played in two days.

If you’re interested in tracing your ancestry, then mark your calendar for next Tuesday’s program by Texas General Land Office research lead researcher Kevin Klaus. Attendees will learn techniques for tracing their ancestors using GLO land grant files, as well as methods for researching German records overseas. The program will cover new material found this year after visiting archives in Wiesbaden, Monchengladbach, and Dusseldorf, Germany.

The past couple of weeks have been busy for most everyone in town. Last week’s football extravaganza may not have ended as we all would have wanted, but the many positive facets of Mason were on display and we can all be proud of our own “best hometown in Texas”.

Arnold Art Gallery’s is proud to host selected works from The State of Hand Stitch, New Embroidery by Texas Artists recently exhibited at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The exhibit is a survey of eleven artists working with thread and needle at a time when embroidery (and textile art in general) is experiencing increased international recognition as a medium of choice for serious artists.

Mason's much-hyped meeting with the Wall Hawks last Thursday saw the Punchers come up short against a tremendously talented and skilled team. Wall controlled the game for almost the entire evening. Only minutes into the first quarter, the Hawks scored, then added the conversion to lead 8-0. Only minutes of play later, Wall scored on a long run, and added the PAT to put the score at 15-0.

The Board of Trustees of MISD met for their regular meeting on August 26, 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.

Mason High School was honored again on Thursday night with a Lone Star Cup Championship presented by the UIL and Farm Bureau. This is the second year for us to receive this honor. It is a culmination of all UIL activities based on a point system and very difficult to achieve.

The JV football team traveled to Wall last week to take on the Hawks. Things started off slow for the Punchers as Wall scored first. After a Puncher turn over in the red zone, Wall scored again making the halftime score 14-0. Mason did score once in the 3rd Quarter pulling within one score. However, in the 4th, Wall scored again and put it out of reach for the Punchers.

There will be a Band Booster Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the high school. Regular monthly meeting - first on the agenda is coronation. Anyone interested in helping with the 2019 Coronation please attend.

Everyone is invited to the 8th Annual Fundraising Dinner for Mason Young Life! We invite you to learn more about this exciting ministry and how it is impacting the lives of students right here in Mason! Young Life ministries around the world are filled with concerned adults who want to make a difference in the lives of kids in their communities.

The first meeting of the Menard-Kimble-Mason Texas Teacher Retired Association (MKM TRTA) will meet on Thursday, September 5, 2019. It will begin at 11 a.m. at the Menard Community Center. The unit now has 137 members on the roster . There will be some changes coming up, and members will be advised about them.

What is happening in Texas politics? Big changes that will affect our lives are ahead, and it is important for voters to keep up with those changes! Steve Munisteri, an insider in Washington and Texas politics will give the inside stories on everything from illegal immigration to Senator Cornyn’s re-election campaign. Steve, a 47 year veteran in Texas and Washington politics has had a long career in many political roles.

Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Johnny Rodriguez will headline two Llano Country Opry Shows on Saturday, September 14, at the Lantex Theater in downtown Llano, Texas. Admission is $20.00 with tickets now on sale at the Llano Chamber of Commerce, www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling (325) 247-5354. Juan Raul Davis Rodriguez was born December 10, 1951, in Sabinal, Texas.

When: September 17, 2019 Where: Special Events Room Lady Bird Golf Course 341 Golfers Loop Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Speaker: No speaker this month as we will be installing new officers, presenting annual awards and discussing the budget. Time: Social starts @ 10:00 a.m. Meeting starts @ 10:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Cost: $18.00 per person Contact: Please RSVP call or text to Kitty-Sue Quinn at 512-644-3508 or hillcountrycattlewomen1979@ gmail.com on or before September 10, 2019 ...

Welcome to September. We had a pleasant surprise to start September. When we went in to eat lunch Sunday at a local restaurant, it was sunny. While we were eating, rain fell. We got quite damp running for the car. That is a good start to any month. The Art United Methodist Church will celebrate Grandparents Day on September 8, with a covered dish lunch after church.

There will be a Band Booster Meeting on Monday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the high school. Regular monthly meeting - first on the agenda is coronation. Anyone interested in helping with the 2019 Coronation please attend.

Walking Second Chance rescue dogs this summer has reminded me of a simpler kind of happiness: one that is received by giving it away. The purest joy can be found in the act of giving love for the sake of love. These dogs have repaid me for whatever love I have been able to give them thousands of times over.

Terry E. McEwen, 69, of Brownwood, TX, passed away on August 28, 2019, in Dallas, TX from complications of pancreatic cancer. Born May 28,1950, in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of Raleigh O. McEwen, Jr. and Eileen Parish McEwen. He attended school in Macclenny, FL and Webster, FL. He graduated from Cook High School, Adel, GA, in 1968.

A Man on a Mission… Mickey Eddins didn’t want folks to make a “big to-do” about him or his western accessory business, but that’s simply too bad. “If he hadn’t wanted a ‘big to-do’ made about what he’s done, he shouldn’t a’done ‘em,” said one of the 400-plus guests crowded into the M&F showroom recently to honor him and Linda--his wife of 59 years--and their sons and families.

Everyone is invited to the 8th Annual Fundraising Dinner for Mason Young Life! We invite you to learn more about this exciting ministry and how it is impacting the lives of students right here in Mason! Young Life ministries around the world are filled with concerned adults who want to make a difference in the lives of kids in their communities.

Is It Advice,,, or an Influence? In our lives, we are called upon by family members and by friends when they are dealing with difficult situations. They come to us seeking our perspective on their situation. They come to us for emotional support. And, they come to us for advice. But, what is it that we actually give them? So often, the predicaments they are sharing with us involve us, even if just tangentially, which starts to cloud our ability to give impartial advice.

Icebox Rolls courtesy: Amy Purcell It’s pretty hard to make too many of these rolls, but go ahead and try! My advice is to hide them and then dole them out, a few at a time, until they’re all gone. Then make some more! This is a an old fashioned recipe, using shortening, but, as noted, I substituted butter.

If you’re interested in tracing your ancestry, then mark your calendar for next Tuesday’s program by Texas General Land Office research lead researcher Kevin Klaus. Attendees will learn techniques for tracing their ancestors using GLO land grant files, as well as methods for researching German records overseas. The program will cover new material found this year after visiting archives in Wiesbaden, Monchengladbach, and Dusseldorf, Germany.

Heated debate Astute readers will recall past mentions in this space of Florida Man, the fictional superhero channeled by news tidbits from the Sunstroke State chronicling his amazing exploits. Some of my favorite headlines from this year so far have been, ‘Florida Man Gets Stuck to Prepped Drag Strip Surface at the GT-R World Cup,’ and ‘Florida Man Chews Up Police Car Seat After Cocaine Arrest,’ and ‘Florida Man Accused of Robbing Chinese Restaurant at Finger Point.’ One of F ...

Welcome to September. We had a pleasant surprise to start September. When we went in to eat lunch Sunday at a local restaurant, it was sunny. While we were eating, rain fell. We got quite damp running for the car. That is a good start to any month. The Art United Methodist Church will celebrate Grandparents Day on September 8, with a covered dish lunch after church.

S. The 19th letter of the English alphabet. From the Greek sigma. A borrowing from the Phoenicians. Think they might want it back some day? And Sigma is the name of the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet. According to trusty Webster. Makes my head Spin. S. September. Around the Square. The “S” word. A game to play when you’re feeling Silly. Or not. After playing, you’ll Soon wonder why you agreed to in the first place. Or was that Second place? Amazing h ...