Fayetteville Suffers Another Major Water Leak

FAYETTEVILLE News

A major water leak was discovered last Saturday afternoon. Water was shut down, the water line at S. Scott was repaired and water was restored within three hours. A huge shout out once again to Billy Wasut, David Malota, Mike Drab (Environmental and Aquatic Services) and Lee Chovonitz for repairing the leak in 105 degree heat. A boil water notice was in effect until water test results were returned.

The city also had a large leak earlier this summer.

City Council

The first Architectural Review Board Town Hall was well attended. The open meeting was held to discuss topics regarding possible architectural guidelines for the City of Fayetteville. Look for updates in the near future. The City budget meeting was held directly prior to the City Council Meeting. The budget is posted on the City website and placed on the community bulletin board outside the City offices.

It was announced at the last Council meeting that the City has paid off all existing General Fund debt. The search for a new accounting/bookkeeping firm and a Fayetteville EDC grant for the Community Center were approved.

Lickskillet Prep

Have you marked your calendars for your 46th Annual Lickskillet Festival on October 21 and 22? It’s still early but The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is now welcoming vendors of handmade arts, crafts, textiles and home goods. Lots of visitors will be seeking out all the handmade treasures during one of the biggest local events of the year. Join in the fun for only $30.00 for a 12 x 12 space. It’s $15.00 if you’re a chamber member. From the home page of their website, you’ll find the Artist Market Application with two options for payment: Click the Vendor Form PDF button to pay by check or click on the link directly above the button to pay online. https://www.greaterfayettevillechamber. org.

St. John’s

This Saturday, St. John will hold their Kolache Bake Sale starting at 11:30 a.m. in St. John’s Parish Hall. On Sunday, their Annual Parish Feast kicks off. If you have been to the feast, you know all about the goings-on. If you haven’t, look for live music, barbecue, a country auction, homemade pastries, bingo and above all, fellowship. A drivethru line for barbecue starts at 10:30 and there’s always lots of seating under their pavilion where it all takes place. The ladies of St. John and St. Mary’s have hand quilted a patriotic quilt for the live auction. A portion of their proceeds will be donated to The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program.

School Reunion

Reminder that the Class of 1973 is hosting the annual Fayetteville Schools Reunion on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. at Joe’s on the square. Payment for the meal of chicken fried steak/grilled chicken breast, potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert needs to be paid by Sept. 6. The cost is $13 per plate. There’s a tour of the Fayetteville school “Red Building” and gym from 2:30-3:45 p.m. and ARTS is hosting complimentary coffee and dessert for all guests from 5-9 p.m. Check out Fayetteville High School Alumni on Facebook for lots more information or contact Larry Malota, (979) 595-8275, larrymalota@ gmail.com.

159 Junction

Our best wishes go out to the owners of 159 Junction, Ed and Bethany Loper. Although doors closed last Saturday night after four years of whooping it up, don’t count them gone yet. We’re told to stay tuned for what’s next.

Correction

Correction from the last issue: St. Mary’s Annual Bazaar at the C of C Community Center in Ellinger was on Sunday, not Saturday. Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Stephen Korenek, Ethan Keilers, Alyssa Svrcek-1; Stephanie Madden, Kirby Keilers-5 Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Jerry and Jeanette Brown-1.

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