October 8, 2019 Issue

San Francisco - September 6, 2019 -- The International College of Dentists USA Section presented a local dental practitioner, Dr. J. Teresa Wade, with a membership plaque, a gold lapel pin and a gold key symbolic of this Fellowship for conspicuous service rendered in the art and science of Dentistry. The International College of Dentists (ICD) is the pre-eminent honorary organization of the world's outstanding dentists involved in "Serving Others."

Boss Lion Michael Murphy gaveled the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. at Nacho’s Café on Tuesday October 1. The Lion’s Club held a business meeting on the first Tuesday of the fourth quarter of the year following the board of directors meeting at 11:15 at The Commercial Bank. First item on the agenda was the Treasury Report, performed by Lion Dale Henry.

The City has a number of projects that we are working on currently. Some of them are large undertakings that will require a good deal of time and planning, and others are on a smaller scale and we can all see the progress right away. If you travel some of the roads on the north side of town you will notice that there has been some paving happening.

Start with Hello is an anti-bullying initiative from The Sandy Hook Promise that teaches students that they can make a difference in each others’ lives by doing simple things that have a big impact. The school counselors at each campus spearheaded the efforts at their respective campuses: Julie Armstrong at Elementary, Holly Whittle at Junior High and Melany Canfield at high school.

The JV White suffered their first loss of the season to San Angelo Lakeview. The team played hard and kept it close. The final score was 14-26. JV White will play Eldorado this Thursday at 7:00 at the Puncherdome.

Last week, the Purple team traveled to Rockdale to battle the Tigers. The Puncher defense was playing really well, forcing Rockdale to punt several times. The offense was able to march down the field and score on their first possession but was unable to find the endzone again in the first half.

The Student Council Officers at Mason High School are making plans for the upcoming Blue Ribbon Service Day on November 6th. We meet weekly on Mondays during lunch to update each other on projects and plan the logistics for the day. We are looking for partners who will put us to work!

The Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) will conduct its second of three sessions for the 2019-2021 biennium in Austin, October 20-23. Dr. Sherry Hubbard of Junction, Gloria Henderson and Wayne Merrill of San Angelo, and Brigitte Rogers of Sonora represent the Concho Valley area of the state. The October session is dedicated to member training on identification of issues relating to Texas seniors, legislative research, writing resolutions advocating on behalf of seniors, and continuing adv ...

Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on living life to the fullest, are eagerly anticipating one of our favorite rituals - our annual trek to Joan Lindley’s house for food, fun, and fellowship. Every year Joan graciously hosts us in October, and her beautiful house is always gorgeously ghouly, festively frightful, and specially scary.

SAN ANGELO, TX, October 7th – The Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley (AAACV) is excited to announce the upcoming Annual Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7. This is an important time of the year to compare prescription drug plans and ensure that you have the right coverage for you. Three certified Benefits Counselors are available through the agency to provide you with a comprehensive look at your Medicare prescription drug coverage options for t ...

Among the antiquated archives of time, We found this old scroll of history in rhyme. It tells the story of one loved person pristine, Her name you all know is beloved Lorine. Ninety nine years ago Lorine saw the light of day, It was out at the Fly Gap way. It wasn’t long before she started Mason School, Where Lorine began to learn the Golden Rule. At Mason Mountain her Daddy and Mama bought land, And at Peter’s Prairie School Lorine did land. So many years ago she ente ...

The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library cordially invites the public to hear Western writer and filmmaker Eric H. Heisner at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 10, in the Stribling Room of the library, 410 Post Hill St. Heisner stated his “career as Western novelist, screenwriter, actor, and professional gunfighter is anything but the norm--especially for a Midwestern boy raised in Northern Illinois.” Heisner’s father is a professor of agribusiness, who also happens to be an Old West ...

FREDERICKSBURG, TX — HCM Hospice will offer a seven-week bereavement support group for those affected by the loss of a loved one. All HCM support groups are offered to the community for free. The Living with Loss-Fredericksburg support group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from Oct. 19 through Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.

By “Those Awesome Alliums” will be topic of October meeting of the Mason Garden ClubThe regular meeting of the Mason Garden Club will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library. Connie Townsend, master gardener from Fredericksburg, will give a program on “Those Awesome Alliums”.

This flu season, protect yourself and your family. The CDC recommends that everyone who is 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against flu. Influenza is a potentially serious, contagious disease. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu can lead to hospitalization and even death.

Mason-Llano, Texas, October 1, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director in Mason and Llano County, Randy Maenius, today announced that ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2019. According to Maenius, “Both Mason and Llano County recently met qualifying drought ratings that ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Livestock Forage Pro ...

“Dark Skies and Why They Matter” Electric lights were introduced less than 150 years ago. In that short time, star-filled night skies have largely disappeared from all populated areas, including Fredericksburg. However, with prudent use of non-glare lighting, it is possible to have both dark night skies and safe streets. In this class, Bridget Langdale teaches how to save money and energy, increase personal safety, help wildlife and plants thrive, and keep our night sky dark and stars s ...

Mason Cross Country Meet , Wednesday , 10/2 Girls Varsity Individual Results: Ana Segura 3rd, 13:10; Kinsley Jordan 12th 13:41; ; Kate Taylor 32nd 14:34; Graci Weber 49th 15:23; Alex Row 60th 15:47, Courtney Hanscheck 63rd 16:05; Girls Varsity Team Standings: (1)Tivy 49, (2)Comfort 93, (3)Wimberley 116, (4)Fredericksburg 120, (5)Harper 132, (6)Mason 139, (7)Llano 179, (8)Ozona 187, (9)Nueces Canyon 188, (10)Eldorado 191. Upcoming Meets: Wednesday 10/9 Llano CC Meet Monday 10/14 Dist ...

By the time this is published, we hope the weatherman’s prediction of cooler weather will have come true. Summer came late and is having trouble going away. Kairos cookies are due October 13. Instruction sheets are at the back of church. John Koock is involved in this ministry and will give you more information, if needed. Class Meetings continue on Wednesday evenings.

The Odeon Theater Classic Movie Night has been a huge success this year and the Odeon Preservation Association announces the last movies of the 2019 season. Wednesday October 16 the classic western High Noon will be screened at the Odeon. The movie, released in 1952 stars Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, and Loyd Bridges.

A Hill Country Cattleman's Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 16, at the Jordan Cattle Auction Arena in San Saba (1310 US 190). Registration is from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m., and the program begins at 9:00. Topics & Speakers Animal Health Updates - Ken Jordan, San Saba Stocker Panel - Ken Jordan, San Saba; Brent Wagner, Goldthwaite; Tommy Durst, Mason Bull Selection - Jamie Osbourn - Llano; Micah Walker, Mason Repro Health - Charles Key, San Saba The conference fee is $20.

The Student Council Officers at Mason High School are making plans for the upcoming Blue Ribbon Service Day on November 6th. We meet weekly on Mondays during lunch to update each other on projects and plan the logistics for the day. We are looking for partners who will put us to work!

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 pm Thursday October 10, 2019 at the American Legion Post Hall on Post Hill Road (behind the Jail). For more information on this meeting or the American Legion please contact Joaquin Velez, 218-2049 or Tom Koepke 347-6021.

Dolores Jean Shoemaker, 78, of Fort Worth, passed away September 26, 2019. Jean was born January 4, 1941. She graduated from Trimble Tech in 1959. On April 8, 1960, she married Stephen. Jean attended South Hills Baptist Church and spent over 30 years in the banking industry. Survived by her loving husband, Steve; three children, Stephanie "Kalen"

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City Revenue Taxes UP? Or Not? Folks, last week’s paper had “Comments” and “Corner” columns from some of the Mason city commissioners. If you have not read these columns, I urge you to do so now for the information that they contain—and do not contain. The Mutual Admiration Association of the Mason City Commissioners was in full display in that one commissioner wanted to pat another one on the back.

City Agenda Commissioner Robin Lee is requesting the addition of two agenda items for the October 21 City Commission meeting that, if passed, would create a finance committee composed presumably of himself and one other commissioner -- in effect creating “super” commissioners and “regular” commissioners. Commissioner Lee further states analysis of the new landfill is in urgent need. At this point, we believe it is important that each commissioner make a public, on-the-record com ...

Stuff Happens A tragic chain of events In the first part of September this year while my wife and I were visiting Utah and Wednesday the 9th I was notified by my sister in law that my power was off at the house here in Mason and according to my freezer had been out for three days. So the very next morning I called the city of Mason and was informed that the automatic payment that was due on the 5th got returned because my checking account was frozen.

Fake News? I see fake news is alive and well. Reading the past week’s paper with not one, but two, diatribes about ‘so-called’ climate change, I had to laugh. It really doesn’t matter if we all agree on climate change or not. It’s happening with, or without, your belief. Or acceptance. That there’s still a market for such willful ignorance is unbelievable.

Quick and Easy Bread Sticks courtesy: Sara Hennigan As the name implies, these are quick and easy, and will be consumed by the dozens. They do require a bit of kneading, and they are a bit of a mess to make, but the results are well worth the clean-up! Ingredients: 1 cup of Greek, plain yogurt 1 ½ cups of self rising flour (That’s it, folks; that’s really all there is!) Process: Preheat oven to 500 degrees Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl Dump out onto a wel ...

Some of you may have met Eric H. Heisner during July’s Rodeo Roundup. Eric will be in the Stribling Room of the library at 6:30 tomorrow evening to speak and sign books! He is an award-winning screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker who has a special affinity for the Western genre. Beginning with his first novel, West to Bravo, he continues to broaden his skills as a teller of stories from the mythology of the American West.

You are what you ate last We seem to be running short on a lot of stuff lately. According to a website called ListVerse, there are several important commodities that are in meager supply, such as sand. Yes, sand. The site claims we’re running out of sand, which is used to make concrete, glass, asphalt, toothpaste, and beaches.

What’s in a Hot Dog?... We’ve long been led to believe that we “can’t know the players without a program.” However, it’s generally agreed that they are needed for sports purists who want to identify all of the players, from the “stars to the scrubs.” At the State Fair of Texas in Dallas--where they feature three football games annually during the event’s three-week run--attendees gobbling foodstuff on the midway may need programs to know with specificity what’s going d ...

By the time this is published, we hope the weatherman’s prediction of cooler weather will have come true. Summer came late and is having trouble going away. Kairos cookies are due October 13. Instruction sheets are at the back of church. John Koock is involved in this ministry and will give you more information, if needed. Class Meetings continue on Wednesday evenings.

You get what you wish for. And more. A stitch in time saves nine. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. And don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Look before you leap. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Silence is golden. Give an inch, they’ll take a mile. Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. And don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Now that’s a horse of a different color. Never bite th ...