July’s foyer exhibit at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library commemorates the Great American Cattle Drive of 1995, and it’s so appropriate for Rodeo Round-up month! Mason resident Barby Brunken actually made the trip.
About twenty-two years ago in March 1995, a group of cowboys and wranglers were hired to herd about 260 head of Texas longhorn steers, branded with a “Circle 95,” from Ft.
Three Mason County students recently returned from a leadership conference that has them well on their way to success. John Benefield and Julie Mae Drazan represented Mason County Farm Bureau at Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 54th annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC).
“YLC is more than a conference or camp,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said.
PA Sherry Alexander, Kim Paxson and Cathie Tyler, members of Mason Counts, met with Nancy Watson, regional director for U.S. Representative Michael Conaway, on June 29th to present an overview of healthcare in Mason County. Sherry Alexander, PA (physician assistant) for Frontera Mason Clinic, relayed remarks by Mason County Judge, Jerry Bearden, and Frontera CEO, Cam Kliebrink, illustrating the importance of Community Health Clinics (CHC’s) to rural communities.
This past weekend was another marvelous Round-up time for Mason and seemed to be enjoyed throughout the day by everyone who was present. Starting with the youngsters and the Stick Horse race, the fabulous Parade and farm animal race, the whole day of craft and food booths on the lawn, as well as music and Queen’s Court presentation, and ending with the Rodeo and Dance till late in the night.
Missed me? I have to apologize to those who didn’t get a chance to read this column for the last two weeks. I had an accident and messed my arm up and couldn’t type. I guess that is the best excuse I can give, but since I am doing better I wanted to get you updated on the bats.
The babies have all been born and are now close to being weaned.
