Homecoming Jan. 20; Moreau Appointed

AYETTEVILLE News

Courthouse Repairs

The City has trimmed a few trees on the square to prepare for the new service flag display. Last week, the courthouse floor was reinforced and boards have been replaced. These repairs were necessary to keep the courthouse safe for continued use and were made possible with a generous grant from the Fayetteville Lions Club.

Emergency Management The mayor has appointed Craig Moreau as our Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Fayetteville.

Homecoming

News from FISD: Senior recognition and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King will be held on Friday, January 20 after the boys varsity game.

Art Exhibit

Experience the exquisite power of the grand Texas skies, the rural countryside and the charm of historical buildings in Fayette County through the paintings of artist Steve Schultz this Saturday, January 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. atARTS on the square. “Schultz sees the beauty that surrounds us every day,” stated Executive Director Karen Vernon. “So often we become accustomed to the daily changes and don’t stop to appreciate the beauty that encompasses us and enriches our lives. Schultz has captured so much that we take for granted.” For more information, contact Arts for Rural Texas at (979) 278-2113 or preview the works at www.artsforruraltexas. org.

Check out the Holiday Show at ARTS Gorman Gallery in Schulenberg for another few weeks until it closes on January 21 to make space for the We Are ARTS 20th Anniversary Teacher and Staff Show.

Picking Park

A group of bluegrass enthusiasts are pickin’ again Saturday, January 14. All levels of pickers are welcome to continue the tradition of live, acoustic bluegrass jamming in the square. Play begins between 2 – 3:00 p.m. For more information on Fayetteville Picking Park, go to https://www.facebook.com/ groups/100734977031117 Celebrations

AK Kasmiersky celebrated his 80th birthday on January 4 with Mass for his intention. His family then treated him to a meal and concluded the special celebration by singing Happy Birthday.

Happy January Birthday wishes are extended to: Kristen Graeter Holub and Barbara Arambula- 14; Henley Sodek and Matt Kubala-15; Shirley Sodek and Maisyn Krebs-16; Jim Schmitt-18; Amalia Woolf-19 Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Kevin and Sarah Bertsch-11.

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