Noviskie Re-Elected Fire Chief, Fayetteville Water System Update

City of Fayetteville

“The city applied for a grant for improvements and upgrades to our aerator basins in the water treatment plant. This grant has been delayed, but we have received notification that we should receive it this year,” stated City Councilman Neal Doty. “We will then go forward with the engineering and contracts for this project. Longer range, there are additional grants we have applied for that will also be used to improve our water supply and wastewater removal and treatment systems.”

The City Council meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the city offices.

A reminder that election day for the City of Fayetteville is on May 6. Two council seats and the position of mayor will be on the ballot. If you are planning on running for one of these positions, go here for more information: fayetteville. texas.gov or go to the city office. Office hours are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The deadline to file an application for a place on the City of Fayetteville 2023 election ballot will be 5 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Fire Calls

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Calls for January: Jan. 1-Assist Medic 3 and EMS, first responder call on FM 2503 at Ross Prairie Church Rd.

Jan. 20-Assist Medic 3, First responder call on Ross Prarie Church Rd. at S. Rusk St.

Jan. 20-Assist Medic 2, first responder call on S. Thompson St. at E. Franklin St.

Jan. 21-Brush pile fire, control burn on FM 1291 at C.H. Allen Rd.

Jan. 22-Warehouse fire, assist La Grange Fire Dept. on E. Colorado St. at Travis St. in La Grange.

Jan. 27-Brush pile fire, control burn on Prihoda Rd. at Kovar Rd.

Election of officers was held on Jan. 12:

• Fire Chief Randy Noviskie

• Asst. Fire Chief Rodney Sladek

• President Ricky Kovar

• Vice President Vince Orsak • Secretary Bill Herrington

• Captains Kenneth Chovanec, Dusty Walcik, Damon Faldyn, Shawn Faldyn, And Brad Neville Chief Noviske reminds the community to call in control burns to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (979) 9685856.

Picking Park A group of bluegrass enthusiasts are pickin’ again this Saturday. All levels of pickers are welcome to continue the tradition of live, acoustic bluegrass jamming in the town square. Play begins between 2-3 p.m. For more information on Fayetteville Picking Park, go to Fayetteville Picking Park on Facebook.

Tunes

Mayor Mike and Annie Rost are serving up some sweet tunes this Friday night at Joe’s from 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Wreath Class

Everything’s blooming at Bloom & Co. Tickets are now on sale for the DIY Flower Wreath Class on Feb. 18. Two sessions are available, from 2-4 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. It’s a great creative girl’s day. A $40 ticket includes all supplies, wreath, flowers, tools and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the shop on the square or online at https://shebloom. com/collections/events.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Gibbs MacDaniel -8; Doug Michalec, Joe Janish and Carol Stanley-11; Kody Noska-12; Sylvester Jr. (Bob) Schmitt-14; Sharon (BeBe) Wunderlich-15; Ruth Martinek- 16.

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