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Mason High School once again had an excellent showing at the State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio on May 20-21st. It was an all Mason final in the boy’s doubles, girl’s doubles, and mixed doubles and we also had one entry in the girl’s singles finale. After all was said and done, Mason players brought home four State Championships and three State Runner-up medals.
In boy’s doubles, brothers Matthew and Bailan Kerr bested brothers Ty and Tate Spencer to earn the gold.
Fridays are known for fun, but this Friday’s Mason High School Graduation will be especially savored after a challenging school year.
“Our students are so resilient!” said the Mason High School Counselor, Melany Canfield. “They adapted brilliantly to online learning last spring and were committed to wearing their masks, which cut down tremendously on the number of students who came down with COVID-19 or had to be quarantined.
The Mason High School varsity baseball team’s stellar 2021 season continued this past week as the Punchers cruised to a best-of-three series victory over Falls City High School in the 2A regional quarterfinals.
GAME 1: MASON PUNCHERS 15, FALLS CITY BEAVERS 4
In a series that was completely dominated by Mason, the Punchers put together a fantastic all-around performance on May 19 in Game 1 in a lopsided 15-4 win against Falls City at neutral site Northside Independent School District in ...
Harold Curtis “HC” Pluenneke entered eternal life on May 14, 2021. Born on the family ranch in Mason County on July 31, 1930, he was the son of Max Theodor Pluenneke and Louise Grosse Pluenneke. HC attended school in Hilda, Texas and graduated from Mason High School in 1948. He earned a B.S.
Martha Pieper Ellebracht passed away on Tuesday, May 18, at the age 89. Martha was born in Fredericksburg on March 13, 1932. She was one of thirteen children born to Henry Pieper and Alma Mund Pieper. Martha lived in several towns growing up. On November 15, 1961 Martha married Chester Ellebracht and they were blessed with three children; Daniel, Lea and Doris.
Martha worked as a CNA at Anna Lee’s nursing home and also was a well-known Avon Consultant.
George Stanley Weik, known to us as Stan, was born October 10th, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas. Stan left this world to go home to our Lord on May 14th, 2021. Throughout his years, he lived in many areas of Texas, but he called San Saba home. Here he served as City Manager since December of 2007.
Stan brought many God-given talents and years of experience to San Saba and felt privileged to have the opportunity to put these skills to use in this beautiful town.
Thomas “Tommy” Ray Starks peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at his home in Mason, Texas, at the age of 90. Tommy was born July 30, 1930 to Bertha and Robert Starks in Mason, Texas.
Tommy was preceded in death by Alice, his loving wife of 59 years, his parents, Bertha and Robert, and his brother, Norman Starks.
A few years ago it was fashionable for people, wanting to sound familiar with the then-new theory in mathematics and physics called the “Chaos” theory, to talk about how a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil could be the cause of a tornado in Texas. This was not really a serious thought but rather an attempt by some to explain a complex theory for laymen – the theory being that small changes in initial conditions could result in large changes far removed in time and space, and weathe ...
Summer is here! We will be closed for Memorial Day and reopen on June 1st. Our Summer Reading Programs will begin on June 7th with Read-to-Swim every weekday from 1:00-2:00, sponsored by Mason Bank! For thirty minutes of reading, kids in grades 1-4 can earn an ice cream from Dairy Queen, or a pass to the City Pool.
This week I am giving a favorite Italian dish a Southwest twist, with jalepenos, tortilla chips, and salsa. Pizza is also called a flatbread. Flatbreads with toppings were consumed by the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. The pizza was invented in June 1889 by Raffaele Esposito, in Naples, Italy. He wanted to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy.
I've made this bread several times, and it always comes out great. It's one of the few recipes I've found that I didn't feel like I had make any alterations to it to “improve” the taste or texture. Chunks of it torn off the loaves and dipped in a bit of warm marinara sauce or infused olive oil go great with just about any meal you plate up for the family.
“Many times God speaks to us through the things we love to do: sports, hobbies, work, and friendships. As a professional golfer, I am often asked for tips or advice. So here it is—listen to what God can say to you through the game of golf.” (Tom Lehman).
As a golf layman I have taken the pro Lehman’s advice.
With spring showers, the gardening learning curse is once again underway. Such a wet season after the debilitating freeze of the winter storm is a new experience, bringing with it new chapters of observation and lessons in working with nature.
At this time of year, I begin seed-saving from the winter lettuce.
Memorial Day is Monday, May 31. This is the day to remember those men and women who fought and were killed in that war. Remember the sacrifice of these men and women and of their families. We will honor all veterans in November on Veteran’s Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance honoring those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
May is marching on.
Last week in this column I mentioned that a Florida man blew up his Hummer when he wrecked with twenty gallons of gasoline in cans in the cargo area. Maybe I should’ve pointed out that it was unintentional. Hopefully no one thought he did it on purpose, although I have to admit such misunderstandings have occurred more times than I can count during the 24 years I’ve been writing this column.
For the past 11 years; John Palacio has overseen Mason’s remarkable progress without compromising what Mason is about. From utilities—including electric, water, and waste management—to our parks, code enforcement, municipal policy, and city budget, John’s oversight and broad knowledge have proven invaluable to Mason. Unlike the Mayoral position, which is elected, the City Administrator is an appointment and encompasses a broad operational role.
