Biggest-Ever Turnout for Fayetteville School Reunion

“The Annual Fayetteville Schools All Class Reunion was the best turnout that we’ve ever had,” said Betty Fritsch. “About 225 alumni attended. Everyone enjoyed the great food prepared by Joe’s Place. DJ Aaron provided us with great music from the past and everyone danced into the night. A big thank you needs to go out to members of the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 for hosting the reunion. Also, thanks to Joe’s Place and Mayor Mike for all their help in making things go so well. It was a great day in Fayetteville, Texas. We hope the next class up to host, the Class of 1973, will continue this tradition.”

Prior FISD yearbooks are available to view on the website. Find them here: www.fayettevilleisd. net. Click on Community and select Alumni Association from the dropdown menu.

Welding Team The welding team at FISD recently competed at the Waller County Fair Grounds along with 470 other contestants. All the teammates did really well and learned a great deal. Winners

included:

• Brody Dooley was a Level 2 Certified Welder.

• Holden White was the Top Ten Individual in Cutting

• Connor Price was the Champion Under Water Welder, coming home with a scholarship Winners The parish of St. Mary and St. John had two winners place at the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Contest last year. They were awarded their certificates at the recent Catholic Daughters meeting.

Lions Club The Lions Club held their gun raffle drawing last Thursday. All 30 of the excited winners have been notified. “A big thank you goes out to our local businesses and the Lions Club members who helped sell tickets” stated member Tom Plemons. The top four sellers were Martha Dennis, Charles Callaway, Martin Payne and David Ewers. The funds raised will benefit the courthouse repairs and the Lions Club Scholarship Fund.

Business Happenings The Vintage Rose Market recently refreshed their entire space. They are making room for all the great new merchandise headed our way for the Fall Show. Singer Valerie Lee is mixing it up, singing Blues, Pop and Big Band tunes at The Wine Bar at the Grand Fayette on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.. No cover. Call Chef George at (979) 716-6988 for reservations.

Food Truck The Central Texas Food Truck has changed their date of distribution at St. John. Beginning in October, the food truck will be here on the second Wednesday of the month, not the first Thursday. This month, it will be Oct. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are always needed to help distribute food. Show up at the parking lot behind the office of St. John at 10 a.m.

Celebrations Happy Birthday Wishes to: Christopher Madden-Sept. 30

Pam Polasek-Oct. 2 Rachel Kubala, JD Kovar-Oct. 3

Emma Kubala, Sarah Bertsch-Oct. 4 Janice Teinert-Oct. 6 Happy Anniversary Wishes to:

Rayna Wied Smith and Travis Smith-Sept. 30 Have news?

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