Fayetteville Area Veterans Day Events Set

There’s a lot going on Veterans Day. The Fayetteville ISD Veterans Day Parade is honoring all who served. Veterans meet at the town square at 8 a.m. this Saturday. FISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Harvey and Technology Director Mr. Ray Brother, former Marine and retired Air Force, will lead veterans from the town square to the school for the parade.

Veterans Breakfast

All are invited to the Annual Veterans Breakfast held by American Legion Post 602 Shelby from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday morning at 4019 FM-1457 in Shelby. The biscuits with gravy and bacon and eggs are yours for a free will donation. Pork and beef tamales are selling for $8 per dozen. Contact a Shelby Post 602 member to order. If you don’t know anyone, contact Ann at aheint@yahoo.com.

Saturday Meal

St. Paul Lutheran is holding the 43rd Annual Turkey Stew, Hot Dog and Bake Sale at the old fire station in the square on Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. Quart size to-go cups are available but if you want more for a crowd, bring a heatproof (non-plastic) container. Proceeds from the event are designated for church renovation projects.

Holiday Closures

The City of Fayetteville offices, Fayetteville Bank and

the post office are closed Nov 10 in honor of Veterans Day.

Sign Damage

A few weeks ago, it was reported that two stop signs in Fayetteville were pushed over by a car or truck.

Fayette County Sheriff Korenek advises it is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by 180 days in the county jail and/or a $2,000 fine.

Fayette County Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individuals committing this offense.

Contact Fayette County Crime Stoppers at (979) 9688477 and you can remain anonymous.

Fayetteville Store

In just a few days, there will be several new food options inside the Fayetteville Store. The gas pumps will be updated soon with the option to use credit and debit cards after hours. There is no charge to use cards at the pump or in the store. “I’m part of a group of proprietors of several stores. We own Lindemann’s in Industry. Some are in Dallas and Groesbeck. We purchased the Fayetteville Store about a month and a half ago,” stated owner Binod Poudel. “We like the location in this beautiful town.”

Picking Park

A group of bluegrass enthusiasts are pickin’ again Saturday in the square. All levels of pickers are welcome to continue the tradition of live, acoustic bluegrass jamming. Play begins between 2-3 p.m.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Debbie Pflughaupt, Janice Wasut, Billy Graeter, Cindy Dominey-10; Alice Schmitt, Payton Jurecka, Cole Jurecka, Iris Jaster-14; Ann Nimitz-1.6

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