Ellinger Water Filtration System Upgrades in Progress

The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply held its annual meeting on April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Community Center Dining Hall.

Greg Hunger called the meeting to order with six board members present along with fourteen members/guests. Minutes from the previous year were presented and approved. An overview of the finances was also presented. There were no Operator’s or Engineer’s reports presented. It was noted that the filtration system is underway as well as underground tanks. It will probably be six months before construction of the filtration system begins; the hold up lies with the TWD board and TCEQ.

Since the three applicants for director were unopposed they will be installed to serve on the EWS Board for 2022, 2023, and 2024. The new members include Curtis Zwahr, Paula Urban, and Jeffrey James. Continuing to serve on the Board are Greg Hunger, Roy Moore, Bradley Dunk, and Michael Schlabach.

The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station.

Fayetteville Brethren Church

Fayetteville Brethren Church has services the second, third, and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10 a.m. Other services are at Industry Brethren on the second, third and fourth Saturdays at 5 p.m., Wesley Brethren on Sundays at 9 a.m. and Nelsonville Brethren on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Mike Groseclose leads all the services. The Nelsonville service is live streamed on Nelsonville Brethren’s Facebook page.

Ellinger C of C

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 85th Annual Tomato Festival, the last weekend in May. The fun gets underway on Friday, May 27, with the following competitions: a Chef’s Choice Entrée, desserts, chips and salsa, and margarita contests. Entertainment on Friday will be provided by the Ledershosen Junkies from 8 to 11 p.m.

The BBQ cookoff is Saturday, May 28; competitors will cook brisket, chicken, pork spare ribs, pork butts, and pinto beans. There will also be a farmer’s breakfast and bloody Mary contest, and a chopped challenge. Additionally there will be a live auction and drawing for the raffle winners.

This year will also feature a Tomato Trot 5K fun run. Live music on Saturday will be provided by The Bandits.

On Sunday locals will be cooking and serving fried chicken and sausage along with delicious sides. Serving gets underway at 10:30 a.m. and plates will be $12.

The Chamber is also sponsoring a raffle. Drawing for the prizes will be held on May 29 via Facebook Live at 1:30 p.m. Your presence is not necessary to win. There are fifty prizes; see a chamber member for your chance to win. All proceeds will go towards restoration of the hall, scholarships, and community improvements.

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ellinger Community Center.

Spring Bake Sale

St. John Lutheran Church of Ellinger will host its annual spring bake sale on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 9 a.m. You are invited to attend and select some homemade baked items for Mother’s Day. A free will offering will be accepted for the goodies. Additionally there will be hot dogs/chili dogs available. Proceeds will benefit future ministries of the church. For more information you may call or text (979) 966-3515.

Shared Lutheran Ministery

The Shared Lutheran Ministery of Fayette County has been working on the Worship calendar and has scheduled the following joint worships: Pentecost - June 5 in Rutersville at 10 a.m.; Fall Blessing - Sept. 18 in Ellinger at 10 a.m.; All Saints Day - Nov. 6 in Fayetteville at 10 a.m.; Christmas Day - Dec. 25 in Warrenton at 9 a.m.; and Lessons and Carols - Jan. 1, 2023 in Rutersville at 10 a.m.

The Breakfast Church

The Breakfast Church schedule was also posted: May 8 -Ellinger and Rutersville; May 15-Warrenton and Fayetteville; June 26-Ellinger and Rutersville; and July 3-Warrenton and Fayetteville.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Each year the annual holiday is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in the United States. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers on Sunday, May 8.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to the following May celebrants: Milton Heintschel-4; Jerry Brown-7; Bailey Naumann-9; Barbara Johnson-12; Amanda Berry-13; Nicol Krenek-14; Jeanette Brown-18; Conner King, Brock Otto, and Ryan Roecker-19; Phyllis Fritsch and Liz Ripple-21; Shelby Dennis and Kathy Griffith-24; Anne Heintschel-25; Bob Hanke-26; and Scott Moore-27.

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