Greater Fayetteville Chamber Appoints New Director

FAYETTEVILLE News

Newly-appointed President and Executive Director Rice Lummis is honored to be serving the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Ted Jones has come on board as vice president. Loomis and Jones are assuming these positions after the recent resignations of several board members.

“I appreciate the history and long-standing traditions of the town while also recognizing the forces of change in seemingly every direction,” stated Lummis. “I’m committed to supporting local economic development that strikes a proper balance for the benefit of our members and the broader citizenry.”

The chamber will be holding a mixer on Jan. 29 at Round Top Library from 5 till 7 p.m.

A ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Round Top Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the opening of Sown with Seed on Thursday, Jan 30 from 4 - 5 p.m. with a happy hour to follow. The unique shop sells apothecary botanicals, handmade artisanal creations, textiles and more and will open that weekend on Friday from 12 - 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sown With Seed is located in the square at 128 N. Live Oak St.

Memorial Plaques 

Memorial tile plaques surrounding the sidewalk leading up to City Hall are now being offered for sale again. The cost is $400. Once submitted, per the engraver, turnaround is 60-90 days. Reach out to the City secretary to make arrangements. VFD/EMS Report Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS call Rrport for December: Dec. 2, First responder call to assist Medic 2, EMS 3, Squad 6 with reported unconscious victim on North FM 1291 at Roznov Rd.

Dec. 8, smoke in the residence on Leslie Rd. at Burnside Rd.

Dec. 18, First responder call to assist Medic 2, EMS 3 and Squad 6 with reported chest pains on Leslie Rd. at Burnside rd.

Dec. 26, First responder call to assist Medic 2, Medic 6, and EMS 2 with reported possible stroke victim on Prihoda Rd. at Minarcik Rd.

Dec. 29, First responder call to assist Medic 2 with reported patient feeling weak on W. Fayette St. at Washington St.

Residents are reminded by Chief Noviske to exercise caution when burning. Report control burns to Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (979) 968-5856.

EDC Recognition 

A plaque recognizing contributions from the Economic Development Corporation will be mounted on the old fire station. Grant funds from the organization went toward repairs to the roof on the old fire station and restrooms in the square.

Tomato Harvest 

Erin Urban harvested around 30 lbs. of tomatoes last month. Her secret? “The clear winners for longevity last year are Yellow Brandywine and Roma tomatoes. Both are indeterminate and will run, ramble and become gangly over the season. If you can keep the suckers (offshoots) trimmed to a minimum you will have larger, late-season fruit,” stated Urban.

Another secret is her northfacing garden. “My raised-bed garden is on the north side of my house and receives full shade by 3 p.m. in the summer. This increases the chances of my pepper plants and tomatoes healthily managing the intense summer heat. While you can plant a second crop in the fall, you will have a larger yield if you can maintain your spring plants. “I’m open to plant trading this coming spring. For some reason, the tomato plants given to me produced the best.”

St. John the Baptist Catholic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville holds Mass Saturdays at 6 p.m., and Sunday’s at 10 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger holds Mass on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday’s at 8 a.m.

Fayetteville Brethren 

Worship services at Fayetteville Brethren are held on the second, third and fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. An adult Bible Study is held before the worship service from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran 

St. Paul Lutheran holds services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Services are recorded every week, rotating among four Shared Lutheran Ministry churches and posted on the Facebook page for the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County. Services are also featured on KTIM 89.1 Sundays at noon.

Correction 

Correction to last week’s photo caption of CDA members: Suzanne Mattair is featured in the photo between Rose Rohde and Jeanne Schilling. Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Patrick Jurecka- 28; Tammy Jurecka, Scott Marshall, Jason Vasut and Jake Kubala-29.

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