Fayetteville Chief Reports Incidents

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Fire/EMS Calls

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS Call Report for October: Oct. 1, Hay bales on fire, assist Ellinger VFD on Kallus Beyer Rd. at Fritshe Rd.

Oct. 14, Assist citizen at E. Main St. at Post oak Ln.

Oct. 17, Illegal burn FM 954 at FM 389.

Oct. 17, First responder call to assist Medic 2 on E. St. Hwy. 159 at Columbus Hall Ln.

Oct. 18, Structure fire, assist La Grange VFD at Wied Rd. at Sandrock Rd.

Oct. 24, First responder call to assist Medic 2 on Ross Prairie Church Rd. at FM 2503.

Oct. 21, Assist Medic 2 at a vehicle accident on State Hwy. 159 at the Fayetteville Y.

Chief Noviskie reminds citizens to please assure your driveways are clear for first trucks and EMS units to get to your residence and post your 911 address at the road.

Fred Roberts’ Insight

Roberts & Associates is located in the Fayetteville square. Fred Roberts is an experienced industry professional with over 30 years of industry knowledge and recently offered some insight on why insurance rates are climbing. “Inflation is just a part of it, but not all of it. Insurance is based on either replacement cost to replace your house or actual cash value for your house. Some of the reasons we have an issue is that the cost of materials went sky-high during COVID—some housing materials have increased over 50%.” stated Roberts. “And as a result of storms in Florida, fires in California, multiple hurricanes and numerous claims on roofs in Texas, insurance costs have increased exponentially. Add to that, reinsurers (insurance companies that insure the insurance companies) have raised their premiums on average, 40%100%. The insurance carrier can’t absorb all that loss. Consequently, these costs are ultimately transferred to the consumer.

“The states with the highest claims rates are Florida and Texas,” he added. “In Texas, in 2022, $338.4 million was paid out on hail losses alone, which is more than double the amount paid out in the next highest state.”

Those are additional reasons for rate increases. The current insurance rate is shown on the annual renewal policy everyone receives. It’s crucial to review these policies.

“I advise everyone to shop their insurance every three years, whether it’s commercial or residential,” Roberts said.

Visit https://www.fredroberts. org.

Recipe

Many thanks to Gina Hillock for this recipe: Carrot Cake 1 1/2 cups oil 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 4 eggs 2 cups flour 2 tsp. soda 2 tsp. baking powder 3 cups grated carrots 1 to 2 tsp. vanilla Beat oil, sugar and add eggs, beating well. Add remaining ingredients. Fold in carrots. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan or a Bundt pan. Bake about 45 minutes at 350 degrees. It may take longer in a Bundt pan. Let cool.

Icing 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 stick butter 1 box powdered sugar About 1 to 2 tsp. vanilla A couple drops of almond extract (optional) Beat well by hand or use mixer Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top as desired.

This cake is very easy and does not need to be mixed with an electric mixer. Mixing by hand gives a great texture.

ARTS

ARTS Holiday Show 2023 offers an annual opportunity for creatives to showcase their work at ARTS’Ross Gallery. ARTS will receive artwork Monday, Nov. 27 and Tuesday, Nov. 28. Entry deadline is Nov. 28, at 4 p.m. Late entries will not be accepted. Artwork must be dropped off during regular business hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit https://www.artsforruraltexas. org/the-holiday-show.

Celebrations

Happy birthday wishes are extended to: Mark Schmitt, Jacob Schley-25; Braden T. Kubala- 26; Jenna Orsak-26; Shelly Orsak, Brandi Daniel-30.

Happy anniversary wishes are extended to: James and Aimee Korenek-28.

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