ArtWalk Brings Lots of Folks to Fayetteville

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Despite the heat and rain, ArtWalk was a huge success and Trudy Lynn and the Steve Krase Band rocked the house. So much is gong on at ARTS so follow ARTS for Rural Texas on Facebook.

City Council

The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 15. City Councilman Cade Burks and Mayor Mike Stroup will be sworn in for their new terms.

Day of Prayer

A large crowd gathered for the National Day of Prayer held at City Hall on May 4.

FFA Officers

New Fayetteville ISD FFA Officers are: President-Cooper Mau; Vice President-Cash Smith; Secretary-Harper Mau; Treasurer-Kayme Schley; Reporter-Saige Gasaway; Sentinel-Indie Sikes; Student Advisor-Rylee Jeffcoat.

Picking Park

Bring mom to hear a great group of bluegrass enthusiasts pickin’ again this Saturday. All levels of pickers are welcome to continue the tradition of live, acoustic bluegrass jamming in the town square. Play begins between 2-3 p.m. For more information on Fayetteville Picking Park, go to Fayetteville Picking Park on Facebook.

Lions Club

A few new officers have been elected to head up all the goings on at the Fayetteville Lions Club. The include: President, Linda Hudson; First VP, Martha Phillip; Second VP, Jeanne Schilling; Third VP, Jan Orsak Everson; Secretary, Paula Wehrman; Treasurer, Carolyn McCrory; Membership, Kevin White; Tail Twister, Don Mendel. Installation will be held the first or third Thursday in June.

Altar Society

The St. John Altar Society is busy getting ready for their annual fundraiser this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall. There will be hot dogs, sandwiches, a big bake sale just in time for Mother’s Day, a country store and a raffle featuring 28 prizes with a pieced quilt as the first prize. The quilt is on display at the Fayetteville Bank where tickets can be purchased. Tickets can also be purchased in the church office or from any member of the society.

Fire/EMS Calls

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS April call report: April 19, Assist Medic 2 with a one vehicle rollover on State Hwy. 159 at Prihoda Rd. April 19, First responder call to assist Medic 2 on FM 2503 at Ross Prairie Rd.

April 26, First responder call to Assist Medic 2 on FM 2503 at Ross Prairie Church Rd.

911 Addresses

Chief Noviske has advised that the residents outside city limits need to make sure they have posted their 911 addresses for their property so all first responders can locate them during an emergency. For any questions about this, call the Sheriff’s office at (979) 9685856. KC Shrimp Boil

Don’t miss all the food, music, auction and raffle at the Fayetteville/Ellinger Knights of Columbus Shrimp Boil being held at the St. John’s Pavilion on Friday, May 19. Complimentary keg beer is served up from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Other beer will be sold throughout the night and entertainment will be provided by Mike Stroup, Annie Rost and friends. You can still get your meal tickets at Fayetteville Bank, Fayetteville Propane and by email at info@kc3168.com (include your name, phone number and number of tickets you would like) or call (979) 966-7961.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Avery Marshall- 12; Amanda Berry-13; Larry Sodek-14; Arlis Keilers, Liam Keilers -15; Clara Gerik, Jeanette Brown-18.

Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Hal and Dorothy Stall-13; Sandra and Ray Stepan-15.

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