After the stormy weather of last week, Saturday, May 11th dawned sunny and warm - perfect weather for the “dynamic duo” of Judy Cordes and Vicki Ritter to put on a demonstration of successful dog training. Reigning Cats & Dogs’ spring obedience class began with six handler/dog pairs, and four pairs graduated (two trainers were not present but still graduated).

The Hilda Community Club will meet Friday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the community club house. George & Karen Loftin are the hosts and will be serving King Ranch Chicken. If you can, bring a salad or dessert; drinks will also be provided. We’ll be playing bingo (with prizes!) after a short business meeting.

CONWAY, AR (05/13/2013)— Gabriel Ezekiel Gonzales of Mason, Texas, graduated from Hendrix College on Saturday, May 11 at the College’s 129th commencement ceremony. Gonzales received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is a national leader in engaged liberal arts and sciences education. For the fifth consecutive year, Hendrix was named one of the country’s “Up and Coming” liberal arts colleges by U.S.

Amber Lauren Cooper was valedictorian of her class in Junction back in 2008. Her parents are Mark and Kim Cooper (and brother Chase) of Junction; grandparents are Roy and Sheila Cooper of Mason, and Maxine King of Granbury, Texas. She is so lucky to have her two great grandmothers, Clara Velma Starks and Viletha Cooper of Mason.

K.C. Coleman will be receiving his high school diploma from Grace Christian School at the GCS Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013. K.C. has attended Grace Christian School since first grade. He has completed his education in only eleven years. During those years, K.C. has been on the GCS Honor Roll and has attained the Highest Academic Achievement Award each year.

Gabe Jennings will receive his high school diploma at the Grace Christian School Graduation and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2013. During his high school career, Gabe has participated in a variety of activities. He has been active at Grace Christian School where he has served as a student council officer.

The graduation and awards ceremony for Grace Christian School will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the school, located at 516 N. Robin Avenue. Students will be recognized for academics and Christian character development throughout the year. K. C. Coleman and Gabe Jennings will be presented scholarships and Diplomas of Graduation.

I knew there was another reason for Winter that I liked. Snakes are not out roaming around!!!!! My little Rojo dog got snake bitten last Thursday. It was a small one, but never the less it was potent. You see, the dogs are our door bell. So when I heard them barking I went to the back door to see who was there.

The Mason Lions club met Tuesday, May 7th, for its monthly business meeting. There were 36 members and one visitor in attendance. "Boss" Lion Pat Reardon was responsible for the program and Secretary/Treasurer Gene Gammill read the minutes and gave the financial report. It was reported that we made about $1,100 on the last hamburger lunch and we would schedule another the 7th of June. The club donated $25 for a pair of eyeglasses for a Mason County citizen.

The last article I wrote was about early photography and the many changes that were made to the processes before the advent of electronic imaging. Today most “photos” are kept on memory cards or downloaded to computers, and often are not ever printed to be handed around at family gatherings.

This past weekend was the conclusion of the current Municipal election cycle with Election Day on Saturday. The City of Mason only had one District with a contested race, and Anna Velez won another term as City Commissioner with a strong margin of support from the limited voters of that District.

Junior Ashlyn Brandenberger has received two honors this year for her artwork. She returned from the state Visual Art Scholastic Event with a superior rating for her colored pencil drawing titled Stepping Through the Mirror. She also placed fourth in the Texas 11th Congressional District Art Show sponsored by Rep.

Processed food is everywhere. In some ways, we are fortunate to be living in a time when we can process and preserve our food so that our supermarkets are always full and we always have plenty of choice in what we have to eat; but in other ways, we are deprived of “real” food that is naturally tasty and full of nutrients that are good for us. Food processing is a business that has become more and more sophisticated over time.

Kate Brintnall and Nick Reeves are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Kate, daughter of Russ and Susan Brintnall, is a 2008 graduate of Baptist Health Systems Nursing School. Kate currently works as a Registered Nurse in the Burn Intensive Care Unit at Brooke Army Medical Center. Nick, son of Kim Dagate and Greg Reeves, is a 2007 graduate of UTSA.

Tana and Cody Autrey joyfully announce the arrival of their son, William Kase Autrey. Kase was born on March 19, 2013, at the College Station Medical Center, College Station, TX. He weighed seven pounds, five ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Kase is welcomed by his grandparents, Tim and Helen Dockal and great grandparents Dennie and Emma Gene Jackson.