The Mason Lions club met Tuesday, May 14th, for its regular weekly luncheon meeting. There were 33 members and two visitors in attendance. Lion Ted Smith was responsible for the program and introduced Carrie Pickering with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, who spoke about delinquent tax collection. They work with the Appraisal District in Mason and other towns helping collect the taxes that are delinquent.

Shopping used to be my middle name. Yes, I loved to shop. However, now most times I find it unpleasant. Getting in and out of a car just about does me in. I use the electric buggies as much as I can. Those buggies can’t hold two eighteen pounds of dog food, 2 jugs of laundry detergent and all the other items that might be on my list.

Questions:call Coach Paul Smith 347-4075 or Coach Salah Smith-Eckert 979-422-3738 May 17-19 Roddick Youth Sanctioned Tournament – (Sgls, Dbls). H.E.B. Municiple Tennis Center, Kerrville. TD#800012413, Deadline – May 12th May 24-26 SATA Memorial Day (Ad/Jr) – (Sgls, Dbls) San Antonio. Must register online with USTA. TD#800030813. Deadline – May 22nd June 1-2 Georgetown Jr Open – Must register online with USTA.

Operation Orphans, Inc. has taken underprivileged kids hunting in the Texas hill country for over 50 years. In 2004, a fishing program was added. To date 466 boys and girls from various child care facilities throughout Texas have come to Camp Gene Ashby and have enjoyed fishing on the banks of area rivers and tanks. On April 13, 39 boys from Big Springs Ranch, Leakey; San Antonio Presbyterian Home, San Antonio; Foster’s Home, Stephenville; Texas Baptist Home, Waxahachie; and Sweeten Home, Br ...

Summer has come to town in the last few days with hot weather and clear skies, and even with a small chance of rain it seems that most of the moisture is in the form of humidity. In another couple of weeks the schools will all be out and the kids will be free to explore the different ways that they can enjoy the summer, and one of the best recreational opportunities is the City swimming pool.

Chel Terrell, St. Paul Lutheran Church president, presents a check for $2,000 to Mason County Child Welfare Board members Laura Keith, Ann Mahnken and Amanda McMillan. The funds were raised through the Lenten season offerings at St. Paul Lutheran to support the Tuition Assistance offering for the Child Welfare Board Dual Credit Scholarship Program.

SAMe is a biological compound that is found in every cell in the human body. It is important because it plays a key role in methylation which is a process that activates more than a hundred different processes in the body – from preserving joint health, protecting against heart disease, and producing neurotransmitters such as serotonin.

Virginia Lemke, a 2010 graduate of Mason High School, graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, on Saturday, May 12, earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in three years. She has enrolled in the Master’s Program at HPU, where she will earn her Master’s in Business Administration.

Please note that I made a mistake on the summer reading times for Read with a Dog. It will be only on Mondays from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Read-to-Swim is on Mondays through Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Summer reading programs start on Monday, June 3. NEW ARRIVALS: (All quotes are from publishers’ summaries) DVDs: The Guilt Trip Abel’s Field Women in Love Broken City As I Stand Unconditional Ring the Bell X-Men Origins Wolverine X-Men the Last Stand Lukewarm Silver Linings October Sky ...

USDA’S MyPlate symbolizes a simple, personalized approach to remind consumers to make healthy food choices and be active every day. Think of MyPlate as a “calorie salary” guide that helps you get the most health and enjoyment from what you eat. Plan calories the same as major expenses — such as a car, house, or vacation. This is a good visual for me- when I’m doing diabetes education, the easiest way for me to teach people is to think of it like a small carb “allowance” that you ...

On opening day of the season, Thursday, May 16th, I got to the cave a little early to do some last minute touch ups. I was moving a few rocks out of the parking area when a van drove up. I walked over to greet the visitors and watched as little person after little person emerged from the vehicle, each with a smile as wide as Texas and a sweet hello to me.

Shallowest minds are quickest to tackle deepest subjects, including one comment heard numerous times in many communities: “What this town needs is a few good funerals.” A stronger cry should be for more “good births” of folks disposed to spend their lives serving others. Classic examples are the late Emmett Whitehead and his widow, Marie.

The veterans will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on the courthouse square at the veterans memorial. This will take place on Memorial Day, May the 27th at 11:00 am. The public is invited to come and view the ceremony. The local Boy Scout troop will have a flag decommissioning ceremony following the veterans ceremony.

Esmeralda who? Obviously Spanish is my second language. Esmeralda is Spanish for emerald. Got that right. But it’s not the right name for the plant with yellow flowers. That would be Esperanza. Well, they both start with an E. And then an s. Esmeralda Esperanza. What a pretty name. Muy bonita. Except the similarities stop there. Esmeralda is emerald. Esperanza means “hope” or “expectation.” So maybe there’s hope for my Spanish. Best not have any expectation. The plan ...

On Friday, May 10th the Lamplight Designs sponsored student art show culminated with a closing reception at the Topaz Confections bakery. The show consisted of 49 students exhibiting 52 works of art. Present at the reception were a handful of students, friends, and family. I would like to acknowledge one particular person in attendance: Linnda Graham.