November 11, 2020 Issue

Chili on the Square will be at the Library this year. There will be a drive through lane to place your order and delivery to your vehicle. No need to park & get out. Thursday November 12th from 11:00 until sold out. Study Club ladies will be canvassing for pre-orders early next week to local businesses. By donation and all proceeds benefit our Library.

One week after scratching and clawing their way to a district title for the 10th season in a row, the Mason High School varsity football team had a much easier matchup on Friday, Nov. 6 as the Punchers cruised to an easy 49-0 shutout win over the Brackett High School Tigers on Senior Night. The Puncherdome was packed as Mason put together a dominant performance from start to finish in all facets of the game. Mason wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in their first offensive possessio ...

7th grade The seventh grade Punchers ran into some stiff competition as they took on Burnet in the last game of the season. The boys played hard but unfortunately came up short as the last buzzer sounded with the scoreboard reading 30-6 in favor of Burnet. These boys had a good season with a record of 5-4 against good opponents, two of those losses being to schools of higher classification. Scoring for the seventh grade was Ray Row on a pass from Kalen Langehennig. 8th grade The eight ...

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January 31, 1958 - September 25, 2020 On September 25, 2020, Senior Master Sergeant Pearletta Beth Ullrich, age 62, of Euless Texas, slipped from this earth’s gravity to be with her heavenly father after battling a lengthy illness. Visitation was September 30, 2020, at the North Dallas Funeral Home in Farmers Branch, Texas. The funeral service was held at the North Dallas Funeral Home in Farmers Branch, Texas on October 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., with graveside service at the DFW National ...

So we’ve been renovating, and our dining table has suffered as a result. It has become a catch-all for all manner of stuff. We have found it remarkably challenging to gather around the table for a pleasant meal! Add to the chaos of construction the increasing pace of chasing four kids around the county, and we are finding it even more difficult to maintain the sacredness of a meal together. But I am convinced- the power of a simple shared meal is worth fighting for.

The last week has, to use understatement, been very stressful. Though all of us like hearing that the results of an election went the way we had hoped, the lack of clarity and the wavering of leads during this particular election drove many of us to absolute distraction. For all intents and purposes, the results of most races are now known, though some Congressional and Senatorial races will have runoffs to determine final winners.

Editor: With the previous naysayers concerning the Election printed in this paper, my belief is: God prevented Joe Biden from his previous bids for Presidency, God saw the fractured time of this country...and...”Now is your time, Joe. Your job won’t be easy, but with the Grace of ALL My Believers; this Country will Heal.

I stealthily slipped up to the hunting blind, trying carefully not to disturb any whitetail deer that might be in the vicinity. Just as I went to open the door caught a movement out of the corner of my eye. Glancing up, I saw a goat looking at me from a nearby live oak thicket.

This simple yet delicious loaf is from Mr. Leonti’s Brooklyn Bread Lab, and relies upon an overnight rest and fresh yeast to ensure the development of the sour, tangy flavor and chewy texture of sourdough bread without having to mess with “starter.” It’s a great bread, but you do have to plan ahead at least one day! Ingredients: 4 cups of bread flour 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 ¼ teaspoons yeast 2 cups room temperature water All-Purpose flour (for dusting) Process: U ...

Lots of people have cast negative ballots, said tacky things and made disparaging gestures about the year 2020 in general. The unanimous verdict indicated that, as one West Texan put it, “Ain’t what we signed up for.” A pessimist claims that if he attempted to cross an intersection-- even if he looked every direction two or three times--his 2020 record of the “crossing” would be less than memorable.

Eggplant Parmesan is one of mine and my sister’s favorite dishes. My sister (Judy) shared this recipe with me, and it happens be to what we order nearly every time we have a chance to go an Italian Food Restaurant. Pasta Bella’s Eggplant Parm is one of the best, with a little glass of Vino, makes it even better!

The year 2020 rolls on. Hunting season started last weekend. Today is Veteran’s Day. Thanksgiving is in two weeks. We do need rain. Art United Methodist Church will work the food bank on November 9 and November 23. Call Tyra Jordan if you can volunteer. Sign up to bring sides for distribution with Thanksgiving turkeys.

Roy ‘Bubba’ Pfeil, hardworking and loving Christian father of two young sons at home and three grown daughters all raised in Mason, is a longtime Mason resident. Bubba works as a roofer, a demanding occupation. Bubba had brain surgery to remove a tumor Friday a week ago. He will be unable to work for at least three months, possibly longer.

The City of Mason will be holding a County Wide Tire Clean-Up scheduled to begin on Monday, November 16th, 2020, and will continue until we fill up the trailers. The cost per tires will be $2 per tire. We are not accepting tractor tires, or tires from businesses. Tires can be dropped off during the hours of 7 .a.m – 4 p.m., Monday – Friday at the City of Mason Recycling Center at 510 N.

The City of Mason will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26th and November 27th for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Trash trucks will run and pick up as scheduled Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (November 23, 24, and 25). Thursday trash pickup, November 26th, will be on Tuesday, November 24th. Friday trash pickup, November 27th, will be on Wednesday, November 25th. Landfill operations will resume Saturday, November 28th from 8:00 to 12:00 noon and trash pickup will resume on regular sc ...

Season’s greetings, Masonites! River of Life Church is hosting its 7th Senior Angel Tree this year! This is a ministry geared towards providing a little joy for senior citizens of Mason County. Things of Christmas past were clothing, toiletries, slippers, and even food, items the rest of us easily take for granted. Due to the current societal climate, an influx of more senior citizens needing assistance is expected.

Six outstanding alumni and friends will be honored by the Texas Tech University School of Law Alumni Association. WHAT: Texas Tech University School of Law has announced the 2020Alumni Association Award recipients. Nominations for the 2020 Texas Tech University School of Law Alumni Association Awards have been reviewed and 6 individuals who embrace and support Texas Tech Law’s spirit and mission have been chosen to receive Alumni Association Awards.  This year’s Alumni Associati ...

Here is to the Mason citizens for their continuing support to the Riata Service Organization! The casserole sale held on Nov. 7th was a huge success. It was a success because of the support and dedicated people who live in our fabulous county. All of you have shown and contributed to Riata’s fund raising activities throughout our existence.

The Mason County Republican Women will hold their bimonthly luncheon on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at Keller’s Restaurant on the Square. Members and guests will gather at 11:30 a.m. for a meet and greet with the luncheon starting promptly at noon. Our distinguished speaker will be our newly elected Sheriff, Joe Lancaster.

The City of Mason Recycle Center is making some changes to our hours of operation! We will now be open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. It is another necessary change. If you have any questions you may call us at 325-347-5710.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jarrett Shane Worrell, Mason, Texas, was awarded champion purebred pen of three in the NJHA Fed Steer Shootout contest. Worrell was recognized for his efforts Oct. 22 at the American Hereford Association’s (AHA) virtual awards ceremony during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting and Conference. Now in its fourth year, the National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout contest teaches juniors about the opportunities and challenges of the cattle feeding ...

“Succulents” will be the topic of the November Garden Club Meeting. The regular meeting of the Mason Garden Club will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, President SherieClarkson will be giving a program on “Succulents.” Come and learn how you can make a container garden from these interesting plants. For more information, please contact Sherie Clarkson at 325-347-5762.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Early detection, screening and monitoring provides patients with the best outcome and fewer complications. To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Frontera Healthcare Network is proudly participating in American Diabetes Month. Locally, a large number of people live with or are at risk of diabetes.

Last week, The Commercial Bank presented a generous donation to the Seaquist House Foundation to assist with their ongoing work to restore the treasured Mason home. Foundation treasurer, Gerry Gamel (at left), accepted the check from Vice-President, Curtis Donaldson and board member Laura Tallent. The donation capped a week of fundraisers that also saw a generous donation from Mason Bank and several other donors.

Youth from Mason High School and Morgan Martin demonstrated their commitment to our community and our future on the 2020 Blue Ribbon Day. They sorted and stocked the Mason Food Bank shelves with 1700 cans donated by the Junior High students.

Dixie girl is looking for a good home. She is a cattle dog mix and is approximately two years old. She has been outside most of her life and could learn to be an inside/outside dog. She loves to sniff and walk…or is that walk and sniff? She is good with people and likes to keep track of their comings and goings to make sure everyone is okay.

We will be closed today, November 11th for Veteran’s Day but drop by the library on Thursday, November 12th for the Study Club’s Chili Fundraiser! New to the Library: DVDS: Fatima Flesh and Blood Season 1 Friendsgiving The Great Season 1 Something to Talk About Shattered Nonfiction: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (305.5 WIL) Fiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries) Elsewhere by Dean Koontz (F KOO) “Since his wife Michelle le ...

Last week I discussed the varied and fascinating geology of Mason County. This week, I’ll discuss how geology exerts a strong influence on the plants and animals that we can expect to see in a given area. From a geological perspective, soils are typically very young, having formed within the last few million years.