Good Old Summertime Classic Bike Ride Returns this Sunday

AYETTEVILLE News

Spread the word, the 26th Annual Good Old Summertime Classic bike ride is back this Sunday with a familyfriendly bike ride route and longer routes for the adventurous. Ride loops are 9, 20 and 33 miles. You can extend your ride by riding another loop. All proceeds benefit the FISD Education Foundation and Athletics department. This annual event has raised over $130,000 for FISD over the years.

Not riding? Join in the barbecue lunch with all the trimmings, dessert and cold refreshments under the pavilion at St. John between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

For lots more information and to register, go to www. bikereg.com/fayetteville-summertime- bike-ride or call Bob McGowen at (832) 904-6290.

Lions Scholarships

For about 22 years, Lions Club Scholarship Committee Chair Kathy Callaway and her small, dedicated committees have chosen 10 well-deserved FISD seniors to receive scholarship funds generously donated by the Fayetteville Lions Club. All funds collected by the Lions Club go toward these scholarships.

Applicants complete an extensive application. Callaway and her committee members review them and set up personal interviews with each former student to discuss their responses and their visions for the future. After funds are awarded, the recipients are directed to satisfy specific responsibilities to receive them.

This year, FISD school counselor Priscilla Malota facilitated the entire process. Committee members included Tara Miller, Steven Cain, Martha Dennis and Jerry Gips. All 10 extraordinary applicants received scholarships: Colley Schultze, Brooklyn Jaeger, Daniel Hopkins, Makenzie Poncik, Travis Gully, Skyy Hopkins, Karina Vera, Ty Knight, Julie Goerig, Jennifer Statham.

City-Wide Garage Sale

It’s time again to gather all those formerly adored possessions together to send off to eager buyers. The 17thAnnual City-Wide Garage Sale held by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, July 8 from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ready to sign up?

You may post your home address in the map or sign up for spaces on the square (10x10) at a cost of $25. These spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your spot, send an email to info@greaterfayettevillechamber. org before Friday, June 30. The chamber cannot honor requests to post your location in the map after this date. Please indicate in the email if you’re needing a space on the square or would like your home address placed in the map.

Oak Wilt in City

The large oak tree that spreads over Fayetteville City Park has been diagnosed with oak wilt. All trees in the park are being treated. Oak wilt can kill a live oak or red oak within a few weeks. Leaf drop in the upper branches is the first sign. A certified arborist can diagnose the disease. For more information, refer to https:// texasoakwilt.org.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Brooklyn Jaeger and Brayleigh Michalec-2; Billy Wasut and Jared Michalec- 5; Blake Rohde-8 Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Pat and Glenn Geistmann-5; Vincent and Shelly Orsak-6; Wanda and Ted Fritsch and Joe and Diane Janish-7.

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