The first grade classes of Mason Elementary spent a day last week visiting various spots in Mason to learn about businesses, banking and county government. Chastika Glentz brought her class by the News office for a quick visit.

After a very successful Spring Style Show and Luncheon on April 16, the next meeting of the Hill Country Cattle Women will be held on May 21, 2013. The meeting will be hosted by the Blanco/Stonewall/Johnson City members, and will be held at Becker Vineyards, Lavender House. Becker Vineyard is located on Jenschke Lane, off of US Highway 290 between Stonewall and Fredericksburg.

(Mason, Texas, April 19, 2013.) The Mason County Historical Commission will host a symposium, “Comanches of the Texas Hill Country,” on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at the Mason High School Auditorium, 1105 West College Avenue near the intersection of Avenue F (R.R. 1871). The varied and distinguished lineup consists of Glenn Frankel, Daniel J.

On Saturday, April 6, Saudi Arabian students under the leadership of their President Amel Alsherie and the support of Abdullah Alhadhrami, Abdullah Kalifa and Othman Alsaeed brought their families and friends to explore West Texas nature and culture. Several of the students had made individual trips to Texas Nature Project and other Mason favorite destinations previously, and decided it was time that the entire group find out more about their host state of Texas, and particularly the traditions ...

Young Life has been in Mason for over a year now, but what exactly is Young Life? The purpose of this article is to answer questions you may have regarding this new ministry. So, what is Young Life? It may help by stating what we are not. Young Life IS NOT the church, but it is an expression of the church in mission.

The Mason Study Club recently held their annual Ham Sales fundraiser. The hams were purchased from Miiller’s Smokehouse in Llano, Texas. Miiller’s went above and beyond to deliver the frozen hams to the Mason County Library early in the morning on Saturday, March 23rd. The hams came in sturdy boxes which made them easier to transport.

A group of unknowns came to the Paint & Sip on Sunday April 6th to re-create Matisse’s painting of a ‘white flower’. It was an afternoon of laughter, fun, learning and painting. No experience only a positive attitude and one’s sense of fun is required. All materials are furnished. New classes will be Friday April 19 and Sunday 21.

Lisa Ramirez brought her 12 year old daughter Naty to a Paint & Sip art experience. The class was on a Thursday but early from 6-8 so that homework and regular school night hours were kept. Chris Keating arrived with enthusiasm to paint and then, after the class, he and Bridget, the instructor, took work to show to others at Sandstone Wine Café.

Board members of the Mason Community Foundation (MCF) presented grant checks to several local organizations last week. Top to bottom: Jenna Jacoby accepted a check on behalf of CASA. Bob Capps presented a check to the Mason Community Kitchen. Denise Blackwell received a check on behalf of the Mason Rodeo Association.

Texans Observe San Jacinto Day April 21st is San Jacinto Day in Texas, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. On this date in 1836, General Sam Houston and the Texas Army defeated Santa Anna’s Mexican troops, winning independence for Texas in a battle that lasted only eighteen minutes.

Artist of the Month Judy Shoenfeld will be showing her art at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library. Her acrylic paintings, drawings, and paper cutting pictures will be on display from April 8 through the May 3 First Friday Art Walk. Judy has enjoyed painting for most of her life.

The grandson of Indian captive Herman Lehmann visited the Mason Square Museum this past Saturday. Wayne Lehmann and his wife Wanette from St. George, Utah, and their daughter Lynnisel Stoltzfas from Bozeman, Montana, were delighted to find a full panel in the museum dedicated to the Indian captive. Other out-of-state visitors that day were from England and Colorado.

The Heart of Texas Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold their next meeting at noon, April 8, 2013, at the Patio on Church Street. Attired in their Republic of Texas finery, the ladies will feature a special “Early Texas” menu and a historical program, “Something’s Funny about the Battle of San Jacinto”, by Shelly Perkins.

“Focus on the shapes not that you are painting a cow”…and slowly a cow surfaced on each person’s canvas. It was Easter Weekend when families and friends gather together. Yolanda Garza set up a Paint & Sip with Anna Osborne, Pilar Hernandez, Diana Reyes and Lou Lange. Lots of laughter and lasting memories of a fun painting experience with loved ones.

Those attending a recent United Daughters of the Confederacy trip to Mason on Friday were: Maud Cain, Marie Holman, Barbara Phillips, JoAnn Myers, Doris Gates, Edna Cheatham, Milli Williams, Ollie Beyer, Pat Schultz. Sitting: Charla Hester and Kathleen Kothman. the group enjoyed a meal at Willow Creek Cafe, and visited Fort Mason and the two museums.