May’s Scarlet Puncher luncheon, a pot luck at the home of Lynn Hedges, was wonderful, as usual. Lynn’s yard and flower beds (and that wonderful deck) provided a delightful venue as we enjoyed food, fellowship, and our tacky jewelry exchange. Packages containing “jewels” and other finery were opened to much “ooohing and aaahing” and everybody came away with something gaudy.
The Mason County Livestock and Wildlife Protection Association presents a rifle to a member of the association every year. The recipient of the rifle this year is Vernon Fritze. This rifle is awarded as an incentive for Mason County residents to pay their dues. It is also in appreciation to all landowners for joining our local nonprofit volunteer organization.
Ch.... Ch..... Changes.....
For the last couple of days, the sun has been shining and the skies have been blue and clear. After an extended period of rain, cloudy gray skies and high mold counts, the change in weather has been quite welcome.
Of course, in the spring, in Texas, the one thing you can always be certain of is change.
Nancy Rae McCray
Nancy McCray, 81, of Saint Jo, Texas, passed away on June 1, 2016 in Saint Jo. She was born November 2, 1934.
Her parents were Charles David "Chuck" Terrell and Martha Houghton Terrell.
She is survived by son, Paul Jordan of Spring, TX; daughter Misha Jordan of Mason, TX; and, daughter Laura Haralson of Saint Jo, Texas.
Jesse Carraway
Jesse James Carraway of Mason passed away on Wednesday, April 27, at the age of 84.
Survivors include a son Randy Carraway and wife Jody of Mason and a daughter Missy Carlile of Reno, Nevada, grandchildren Jesse Walker Carraway, Cody Terry and Tanya Terry, nieces and nephews: Rene Robbins, Rebecca Estes and Terry Makowsky, great nieces and nephews Jennifer Bankston, Rheannon Wartenbach and Daniel, Monty and Matthew Makowsky.
There Aren't Words Available
There are some things in life that defy description. Many of them are wonderful and beautiful, while others are so filled with horror and evil that they seem inconceivable.
The birth of a child defies adequate description. When you've waited for that moment for nine months, there is no way to adequately express the joy, the relief, the pleasure and the anticipation for the future.
When the sun is rising on a winter morning, crisp and clear, with a w ...
On June 17, 18 & 24 – 9:00 a.m. - Noon, spend a morning learning about Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA), its history, purpose as well as an overview of active projects and management practices. Participants will also hear information about the WMA’s Quail Management Study and learn how data is collected using various transect techniques.
Angie's List
Dear Mr. Gamel,
Mason doesn’t have anything like an “Angie’s List”. I think we need one. It would really help our citizenry to have an idea which tradesmen to hire and which to avoid. I recently had a bathroom built onto my studio. I want to say that I have had an EXCELLENT experience with Chris Eckert, the electrician.
He returns calls.
June 6th, the LVVFD was called out to 783 at Dr’s Place Road for a brush fire started by unattended brush piles that had been been set on fire. Even though we have had record rains in the month of May, there is plenty of fuel out there and any burning must be monitored.
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with old ties, take a lesson from Terri Halloran, Laura Lewis, and Pam Weeks who combined their talents and efforts to create this memorial quilt in honor of their father the late Kenneth P. Flagg. All the ties in the quilt belonged to their father, who was “a man who had a strong work ethic.” His daughters stated, “ He greeted everyday with great enthusiasm.
